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

The republican party is making a
vital mistake in opposing the deposits
guarantee proposition. Thousands OF
republicans favor the guarantee plans
and will support the. democratic ticket
for this reason alone. The proposition.
10 require banks to guarantee depos-
i'ors against loss is a good one, and
should be supported by the people and
adopted. 1t will bring millions of dol
lars Que of hiding in. stockings and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

riaI," was the austere reply. What
does filtration mean?"
The man advanced toward her, with
glowing face.
'It means that I've found my little
girl again, Mrs. Cotton. and this time
I've captured her before she could run
away, as she did from Newport"
Its Dick Hampstead" enlightened
Eleanor. Bob sent him out instead OF
the new bookkeeper. and / just had To
say Yes to atone for the cavalier
fashion in which you hustled him into
the kitchen"
"But he didn't tell mo- began Vida.
"You didn't give me chance or per-
haps / gave you none. Bob told me
that Eleanor was TO be the cook, and
was only too glad to come. l have
not seen Bob since he was married,
and 1 did not know that he had mar
ried Eleanor's sister. or you would
have seen me put here before"
''And you want to get married." ex-
claimed Mrs. Cotton. what will I'm
Gle Henry say?"
Hell say YEA" declared Hemp
stead. ''or at any rate he should. Didn't
I save him from the thirteen hoodoo"
II suppose that will help some" I'D
mitted Vida. Anyway, I'm glad you
two are to be married. for with Flea
nor to cook and you to be butler I
shan't be afraid of any more dinner
parties, only when there are but thir-
teen at the table,"
ITO save the day. well as Uncle
! Henry" completed Hampstead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The best indication of democratic
success in Illinois on the governorshiD
Is the absolute fact that republican ap-
pointees at Springfield are surrender
ing the leases on their houses there,
believing that they will have to sur
render their lease on state job after
election. In the last month a large
number have arranged with landlords
for month to month tenancies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Put Union Man in a State Office.
sccfetaryTreasurer Illinois State Federation of Labor

Secretary Illinois Federation
Springfield Ill.,
Pickering Springfield,
candidacy Springfield
of
Labor through its officers takes adding
candidate
ct and entertain the hope that will
the cause
thereby Frazer
EDWIN r. WRIGHT
MORRIS Secretary Illinois sa Federation Of Labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Taft declares that if elected he will
dc what he cam to get laws passed
favorable to union labor. This from
the father of the federal injunction
who comes. from q convention that
ignored in its platform the claims OF
Union labor for recognition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

GutnI1e, Okla., NOV. 2.-GOrreSpond-
ence between Governor Haskell and
members of the presidents cabinet in
an effort of the governor to get an
answer from President Roosevelt in
regard to alleged grievances of the
Usage Indians was made public Sat
urday night. Il
The governor, in letter to the pres
ident, wrote that he had in September
called the attention of the president
to complaint at the renewal of oil
leases on $4,000 acres of Usage Indian
tribal lands, but the president had ig-
nored the matter.
On Oct. 5 the governor wrote that il
was his duty, as the Indians were citi-
tzens of his state, to demand attention
to the claim.
Oct. the secretary of the interior
wrote that the president had netting
to do with the matter beyond fixing
the compensation that the land owners
were to receive.
Governors Charges.
The governor insisted in the next
letter to the president that the real
complaint, the inadequacy of the com
pensation, had been ignored, and de-
manded opportunity to produce evil
dence as to value of oil lands. The
compensation had been fixed at one.
eighth of the output and the governor
declared that the Osages were entitled
to at least one-sixth and $7,000,00C
bonus; that upon the request of Sen
ator Depew, Messrs. Guffdy, Barnes
dale. and other well known agents OF
the Standard Oil company, the presi
dent had granted an extension of the
llease; that pursuant to his duty to the
IOsages the governor requested thai
the leases be cancelled.
Letter From Root.
To this letter the governor received
a reply from. the department of state
(which is charged with the conduct o
correspondence between the presiden
land the chief executives of the severa
lstates.' signed by Secretary Root, ant
lsaying:
"The character of this communica
Ition, which l understand to be mainl.
false and which perceive to be who'll.
Iinsolent. is such that l am forced t,
regard it as device to attract fron
the president for the purpose of a pei
sonal controversy degree of motto
which yourself would not receive pei
sonally. Respect for the state of Okla
homa. upon which you have inflicte
the injury of signing such letter owe
your title as governor. leads me I
acknowledge its receipt. The sui
lstance of the communication preclude
. any further official notice of it."
, Haskelrs Reply.
The governor, referring to this lette
} addresses another letter to the pres
) dent in which he says that his duty
: 1000 citizens of his state will not 8
+ low him to have injustice done by tn
l. stepping aside and evasion. The go
ernor then repeats that the Standal
10 Oil company is getting the best of Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Z. II. Guyer to Jessie A. Eckert, lot
1. block 2. University place, Rock Is
land. $500.
John Bodelson to Alice Nylin. lots
Z, g. block 4, South Park addition,
Rock Island. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

from under carpets and other places
and put those millions in circulation.
It will prevent runs on banks and con.
|sequent panics. Depositors will fee.
safe in leaving their money. in the
banks for use by the business men of
the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The Chicago Record-H Herald attempts
to show iii its headings of Walter
Wellman's New York letter this morn
ing that The signs of the times point
to Taft. but the tone of MIR. Wellman's
political conjectures show the very
opposite side of lie situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Out For Results.

do you expect to be in the football
team asked the casual friend Of the
young man just entering college.
NO." replied the astute youth. II
shall devote the time to my Studies.
and if at the end Of the season feel
something lacking l can get an auto
mobile to run over me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Precipitation of the Feet.

Should never be stopped by the use
of remedies which will close the
pores of the skin. Salubrin opens and
cleanses the pores and will thus pro
mote normal perspiration without
sweating. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The American people are using near
ly 700,0O0,0O0 pounds of candy this
year at cost of almost $130.000.000.
No wonder American girls are sweet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Labor is lighting for its life in this
cImpaign-and Rockefeller and Carne-
gle have declared openly for Taft
Need more be said?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

With all their faults, John ID. Rookie
feiler and Andrew Carnegie are not
ingrates. They are for the republi-
can national ticket as usual.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

To the laboring man it is Gompers
on one hand and Rockefeller and Car
regie on the other. Where will labor
be found?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. tEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
master.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

1t is impossible for some men to loe
their voice. for IL Won will consult win
their household arbitrators you wal
find. alas. that they have no voice %
lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The man who knows how not to !b
should patent his device and retire .
life of luxurious ease on the PM
ceeds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

1t is often just as hard to want Whit
you get as 1t is to get what you want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

A vote for Stevenson means rebukf
of the abuse of state institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Rockefeller is for Tart. Therefore
Taft is for Rockefeller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The coffee trust is in trouble. And
the people. are boiling over with glee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is foolish TO be angry, but foolish
ness has great affinity for lots Of god
people.
One doesn't mind having to WORK,
but is sometimes particular about wbo
catches one at it. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Only one day more to decide which
Bill you want for president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Carnegie is for Taft. Therefore
Taft is for Carnegie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

1t is all over but paying the cam.
paign bets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

A vote for Taft is vote for Rock
feller and Carnegie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Popular Ticket.
what Office did you say your unGs
was running fOr?'
County treasurer"
ION what ticketT'
81 dunno. On the meal ticket,
guess"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Stand by principle and Bryan will
be elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

a vote for Taft is a vote for the
trusts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Didn't Get Mixed.
$50 annoying! l cannot remember
dates and faces. Are you ever tro1-
bled that way"
''No; cannot say that am. So far
have been able to remember all Of
the faces that have had dates with"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

The man who has his doubts doesn't
amount to much unless he is willing
to back them with bis dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Vote the first thing in the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Fatiguins

Fatiguins.
ave been thinking
"Have your.
ayes
81 noticed that you looked all don
up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

A stitch at nine saves time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

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

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications Of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Where It BELONGS

Where It Belongs.
"Let me sell you some flying machiis
stock"
"Chance to get in on the grouId
loor?"
"Oh, no; up on the cloud leyelsy
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
POCKETS FULL OF DIAMONDS
ST. Louis Negro Charged with Rob-
ping JeVeler Had s2J 900 Worth
OF Gems I'm Possession,

ST LOUIS, Oct. 13.-George Foster q
negro was arrested at 29l4 Pine street. this
CITY, late this afternoon on a charge NJ
stealing diamonds and jewelry exceeding
IN value $4,000 from s. C. Powell. q whole.
sale Jeweler at 40 Broadway, New York
When Foster was searched by the nolico
"Zo'oo worth OF unset diamonds were found
on his person and in his trunk, and $40 ooo
worth is yet to be recovered. The levels
were secreted in nearly every pocket Of his
clothing and many were flowed away in a
razor case.
Foster denied that he had stolen the 1suv
and said that they were given to him bv
an employe OF the Grand Pacific hotel
Chicago. ~
The arrest was made by police detac,ives
acting In conjunction with a detective
agency In whose hands the case had he.n
placed by Mr.. Powell. The valuabIes vere
stolen 1t is said, from Mr.. Powell while
he was on a train coming from Chica9 90 n
ST. Louis on June 20. Mr.. Powell did not
discover the theft until he reached tbts
city. Foster has been a dining and sleen-
ing car porter. He said tonight that he
mad pawned some Of the iewelry In Kansas
City and many pawnshop tickets were fo,,nd
on his clothing.
Mabel Mccoy, a mulatto. was arrested
with Foster.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
HOME RECIPE
REPRINTED
Many Thin Women Now Pretty and
Attractive.
SOCIALLY CHARMING, TOO.
A Well-D Developed Figure, Exquisite
Bust Proportions, Well Rounded
Arms and Neck, Make Homely
Women Attractive.

Much interest is manifested by the fair
sex In anything that tends to add charm
and a-ttractiveness to the human form
divine. There was recently published the
formula Of a famous beauty doctor who
became wealthy in the profession or fig
ure culture, Many Of our famous act
resses and society ladies, it is claimed.
owe TO her science the charming and ex-
quisite proportion of figure of which they
enjoy. Many so-called patent developers
have proven worthless, but II we are to
Judge from results. obtained by several
I'm this city, the following prescription
really deserves the title Friend TO the
unattractlve and ~undeveloped."
So rapid and thorough is the treatment
that one can almost "see the flesh grow"
One young matron had 10 prove her iden-
tity TO her husband, after a months alb
sence, during which time she had used
the home treatment. An increase of six
inches Is not unusual after a months
treatment. The treatment differs from
all other and can readily be prepared at
home.
Go to any druggist and get separately,
two ounces of glycerine, three ounces Of
rosewater, one ounce tincture cadomene.
compound and five cents worth Of borax.
Mix the glycerine and tincture cadomene
shake and let stand two hours. Then add
rosewater and a teaspoonful Of borax. APP
ply morning and night, rubbing until alb
sorbed; then wash with hot water and
soap; dry thoroughly. Continue a few
weeks and beautiful development rewards
the effort.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
ROSEBUD RUSH is STILL ON
over Ten Thousand Registered Yes
terday and Greatest Crowd L.
Expected To-day.

DALLAS. s. D.. oct. 1~3.-Highwater mark
in registration OF Rosebud country farms
was reached today, when 1910 applications
were made at the different places OF regis
tration. Practically every state in the uni)n
was represented today.
Tomorrow's registration crowd will be
larger, three trsinloads arriving tonight.
Among tomorrow mornings arrivals will be
a carload of packing house men from South
Omaha.
A letter was received today from Mrs.
C.. L. Morehouse OF New York City claim
ing to be the wife of the only living son Of
a revolutionary soldier. asking that her hus-
band, now 81 years old, be allowed to
register without making the journey to
South Dakota.
Dallas had another prairie fire scare late
this evening, when a blaze was started at
the edge Of town by the careless throwing
OF a lighted match In the grass. But for
an Indian. who rushed into the flame with
a wet blanket and smothered II, the tow
might have had a serious time.
Considering the fact that the town is
wide open" and full OF strangers of all
classes, fairly good order is maintained.
The government authorities are active and
are being assisted by local police. Excite
ment is expected to reach its height when
the drawings begin next Monday. The
total registration will probably exceed lOo,O 900
and many will remain to learn their fate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
PRESIDENT WRITES oUAKERs
O"iei Executive 5ends Letter TO
North Carolina Peace
Conference.

GREENSBORO, N. c. Oct. la-Tbo
North Carolina peace conference openrd
today in the great auditorium purcba sod
from the jamestown exposition, and a large
audience for the Greensboro con.
vention At the opening of the session the
following message from President Roosevelt
was read:
Il wish | could be present at your con-
gTess. As it is impossible for me to, may
| express to those assembled the assur.
ance OF my hearty sympathy and my hope
for a successful meeting.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
In connection with this letter there was
read to the conference remarks the presi-
dent made to a delegation which called
upon him 10 ask his attendance. The pres
ident was quoted in part as follows:
Il am glad to learn that the North Caro-
lima Peace society has declared itself in
favor OF absolute armament as we'll as eff
fective arbitration There is no inconsist-
ency in advocating both OF these things at
the present time; on the contrary. those
who nave the public welfare at heart fail
in the performance OF a part OF their duty
n they neglect t. labor for both"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
IoMn News Notes.

DENISON-The Southwestern Iowa
October % to "a. The program is full OF
good things from an educational stand
point. Among the speakers are DR.. James
u. Haney, supervisor OF manual training
OF the New York City schools; DR.. w. o..
Thompson, president OF the Ohio State uni
versity: Miss NJ. Adelaide Holton, super
visor Of the primary work of the Mime
apolis schools; President Seerley of the
Iowa State Normal school, and Jenkin
Laoyd Jehklhs OF Chicaso; Inc ne" pan
ship boards and substituting county boards
will be brought forward. As this matter
will be pressed on the next Iowa legisla-
ture much interest attends the plan to be
presented. The citizens Of Denison gave
a reception to the visiting educators on
Friday evening at the new elegant Denison
hotel
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
FOUND BUT ONE
CURE FOR ECZEMA
Many Different Remedies and Even
Hospital Failed Suffered 8 Years
with Severe itching, Scurfy Skin
Could Hardly Stop Scratching.
THANKFUL FOR PERFECT
RESULTS OF CUTICURA

About three years ago / was troub-
led by a severe itching and dry, scurfy
skin on my ankles and feet. / could
hardly keep from scratching. In a few
days large red patches appeared and
after that pimples formed. l went to
the hospital, and the doctors pro-
nounced it a very bad case Of eczema,
/ went to the hospital two months and
obtained a very little relief, so ! tried
many different remedies for at least
ten months, but none seemed to cum
me. They would relieve me for a week
or two, then my skin would be full Of
pimples, the same as ever Lately |
decided to try the Cuticura Remedies,
and l am very thankful / did, for. after
using the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills. I
wa completely cured. hope that
any one suffering as l did will try the
Cuticura Remedies. Miss Teckla Pech
1922 Fifth St.. H~ighlandtown Md.
Jan. IA 1898"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
LITTLE GIRL is KIDNAPPED
Heiress to Quarter Million ForcibIy
Taken from Grandmother
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13-In broad daylight al
most within sight of a police station. Mar
garet Frances Mitchell. s years old, said
to be an heiress to a fortune of $3.50, 900, was
kidnapped here today and the authorities
have instituted a country wide search for
the child. While on the street with her
grandmother the little girl was snatched by
one of three men in an automobile and
after the grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Mitch
ell, was knocked down was taken away.
Since then no trace OF the child has been
found. although the police are working on
a clue that she was taken Immediately out
OF the city, probably to Sparta, N. c.
The kidnapping is said to be the climax of
a prolonged struggle for the possession Of
the girl. She has been living with her
father, Robert Mitchell, at 1929 st. Law
renee avenue, while the mother, Mrs. Mar
garet M. Mitchell. has liveo separately. The
fortune was left to the girl by her mothers
rather. The child is also said to be a reIa-
tive of Miss Minnie Mitchell, who, six years
ago, was murdered.
According to the story told the polIce nv
the grandmother threats of kidnapping prev-
lousIy had been made and because of this
she always accompanied the girl to and
from school. She was unable to fully ia.
scribe any Of the men in the automobile.
but has urged the police to search at
sparta, N. c., where, It is said. the mother
recently resided.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-14
n


Oak Leaf camp Royal Neighbors Of
America. will meet in regular session this
evening
The revival services at the First Chris
tian church will be continued every night
this week. Elder H. J. Kirschstein OF
Omaha is conducting the services.
Justice Greene performed the marriage
ceremony yesterday for r. 5. Iren and
Grace f. Wright, both OF Omaha. and Bern
ard Doran Of Omaha and Beatrice K. Glib
bons OF Walnut, Ia.
Following the close Of the convention OF
the Worlds Faith Missionary association
at the Union city mission, Evangelist ]. f.
Johnson Of Shenandoah commenced a series
of cvangelistlc services at the mission last
night. Meetings will be held each evening
at 1:So o'clock.
The. case against Melissa Barnes. charged
by Mrs. A. B. Hawthorne with larceny OF
Si5 worth OF clothing and $40 in cash was
continued in Justice Greene's court yester-
day to October "a. The young woman fur
nished bonds OF $500 and secured her re-
lease from the county jail.
There will be a large class Of candidates
for Initiation, at the regular meeting of
Council Bluffs lodge of Elks Friday even
dered from the grand lodge will be used.
Lunch viii be served and a social session
held at the close OF the pushes meeting.
Charles Hall, better known as Dutch
Hall, was seized with an epileptic Fit yes
terday afternoon on Washington avenue
just after leaving No. 3 engine house, where
ne nhu DtEU sllNlHB lOE bOIle time talking
with the firemen. He was carried into the
engine house, where he was attended by
Dr. Fred Bellinger and was later able to
BE removed to his home
Judge Keeline, oscar Keeline, Or. f. T.
Seybert, s. T.. McAtee, H. II. Van Brunt,
II. w. Binder, August Bereshelm. B. NJ
Sargent, Thomas Farnsworth, Robert PEREZ
COY and w. II. Thomas. member of the
Elkhorn Valley Hunting and Fishing club,
have gone to Cherry county. Nebraska, for
a three weeks outing. which is to be spent
at their new club house recently constructed
ut Marsh lake. about twenty-five miles
from Wood lake.
J. J. Fisher, claiming Omaha as his home,
who was arrested last Friday night at the
Metropolitan hotel where he had been I'm
company with Mrs. Theresa Spencer for
several days, waived a preliminary hearing
IN police. court yesterday morning to a
charEe OF lewdness and was bound over to
the district grand jury. In default Of bail
placed at $3.50 Fisher was committed to the
county sail. No charge was filed against
the woman who has been in a local hos
pital since taken from the Metropolitan
hotel Friday night by THE police and she
was permitted to accompany her daughter
back to. Omaha. Fisher, who says he is a
widower, formerly lived at Eddyville, Ia.