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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-05-16

Mrs. Give Davies of Cragside, who
with Mr.. Davies will go to Europe
for a year. was the delightful hostess
of an At-Home on Thursday after,
noon. Roses in great profusion dec
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-05-16

Tho poem Honolulu" in Army and
Navy Life was forwarded to the u II |.
letin by Lieutenant Hamilton, who
Is very pleasantly remembered by
many friends here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
TWO MINUTE SKETCHES
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
BY ROBE RTU.S LOVE.
Ripe schoiar
and bOet Of the
teobk.

z ONGFELLOW has been called b.
q critic the poet of the CON-
monplace" Some friends of the
beloved American poet have re-
scented this characterization, but others
have accepted it with thanks to the
critic. These latter hold that it is
glory enough for Il poet to glorify the
commonplace. to see and express the
beauty of simple things, as LongfellOw
has done.
Henry Wadsworth Longfeliow was a
ripe scholar one of the best educated
men Of his tine. lie was Il reader of
many literatures in many languages.
Much of his work consists of transla
lions from other tongues, the poet put
ting into simple and lucid English
verse the thoughts of other men. but
Introducing also much of the person
atty of the translator. Fly far the
| larger bulk Of his writings is original
and much Of this work is distinctiyely
of American flavor and inspiration.
L0ngfeiIow i'll "IIiawatha produced
| the first great American poem Of epic
| length and treatment In this work
the poet brought the neglected and de
spised American Indian for the first
time into poetic literature. He per-
| ceived and gave expression to the re-
nance of the aborigine.
| But it is by his briefer poems. the
| lyrical pieces, that Longfellow is best
| known 10 the great mass of the people.
"The Psalm of Life" has passed into
current speech. The Childrcn's Hour. =
| The Bridge The Arsenal ut Spring
field and Il score of lyrics in simple
and tender strain have become Il part
of the life of English speaking people
everywhere. In the sonnet, one of the
most artistic forms of poetic express
sion. Longceilow still stands unsm-
passed in American literature.
Other poets have arisen in America.
some few Of whom have shown high
er genius in creative work. hut Long
fellow. the kindly Old Harvard profess
or, the poet of The Village Black
smith," remains. ,.r.r MI is said and
done. the mort widely popular Of
American poets. ~; cnly on this side
of the Atlantic. but across the sea 9ls
we'll Longfellow WAS the peoples poet
because he wrote so iUcidly that the
people could understand and appge.
riate, because he made the common
place poetic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
Breaking 1t Gently.

A man who had literary aspirations,
but lacked the literary instinct. once
wrote a story and took it to the editor
of magazine. Il want you TO read it
over carefully" he said. It's intended
for Il satire. and, if l do say it myself.
| think it's pretty clever"
The editor took the manuscript and
began to read it. \ page or two suf-
feed to show him its utter hopelessness
for purposes of publication. but he hes
itated to crush a budding author and
proceeded to temporize.
'Why, Mr.-er-Simmons," he said,
your story has some crudities, of
course. and-er"-
It's better as you get into it," inter
rupted the otlIer complacently. "lts
like some of Thackeray's stories"
'Ah. yes. Mr.. Simmons; you do re-
mind me somewhat of Thackeray."
do ~ inquired TIE caller.
Yes rejoined the editor handing
him the manuscript. "YOu have n nose
just like his" Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
NILESToNES IN BRYAN'S GREAT
CAREER.

1s6O-Born in Salem. ILL.,, March
10, 1860.
1881 = Graduated Illinois college,
Jacksonville valedictorian.
1SS3-Graduated Union College of
Law, Chicago, and began practice of
law in Jacksonville.
1884 = Married Mary e. Baird, at
Perry. H.. Oct. l.
1887 - Removed from Illinois to
Lincoln, Neb., where he has since re
sided
1SSS-Declined democratic nominal
ton for lieutenant governor
1890 - Elected a member of con-
gress from Nebraska.
1892 - Reelected member of con-
gress from Nebraska.
1S93-Received democratic vote for
United States senator in Nebraska
legislature.
congress.
1894 - Nominated in democratic
convention for United States sena-
tor, but was defeated in legislature
by j. Nj. Thurston, republican.
1895 - Became editor of Omaha
World Herald.
1S9G-Delegate to democratic ma
tiOnal convention at Chicago; wrote
the free silver plank in its plat
form; made his notable crown of
thOrns and cross of gold speech,
and was nominated for presidency;
Travelled over $4,000 miles in cam
paign; received 176 electoral votes
against 271 for william Mckinley.
1897 - Delivered lectures on BIZ
mctallism in various parts of the
country.
lS9S-Raised the Bird regiment of
Nebraska volunteer infantry for war
against Spain, becoming its colonel
l900-ASam nominated for presi-
dency by democratic, populist and
silver republican conventions, and
waged campaign on platform OF
"anti-imperialism;" received in cleo
toral college 1875 votes against 292
for William Mckinley.
1901 - Established Commoner, q
weekly political magazine, and be-
came prominent on lecture platform
1906 - Made extended trip of the
world, eliminating upon his return
i'll August in great popular recep-
lions in New York and Chicago.
1908 Endorsed by democratic
conventions and committees in var
ious states as candidate for the
presidency in this years campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

fled. Hearing on~same set for April
Is, 1908, at 9 o'clock a. m. Ordered
hat publication of same be made in
conformity with statute.
Estate of Francis B. Shaw. Proof
of posting notices to creditors filed
Inventory filed and approved.
Estate of John NJ. Albrecht. DEPOSIT
ton of James E. Reidy, a second sub
scribing witness to said will, taken in
open court in proof of execution there
Of filed. Will and cOdicil admitted to
probate and ordered filed and re-
corded.
Estate of Hans Henry Foss. Proof
of publication of notices to creditors
on file of the date of April 16, 1907.
Proof of posting said notices filed.
Estate of William S. Mahar. Relin,
punishment of right to administer and
nomination of Isaac Minters, filed. Pc
tition of Isaac Winters for letters of
administration filed. Oath taken and
filed. Ordered that letters of admin
istration issue to Isaac Minters upon
his filing good and sufficient bond in
the sum of 500, with security to be
approved by the court.
Estate of Martin Iceberg. Certifi-
cate of mailing copy of petition for
probate of will on file. Dispositions of
John Sommer and Andrew Zimmerman,
two subscribing witnesses to said will,
received, filed and considered. VIII
admitted to probate and ordered filed
and recorded.
Estate of Enos Bull Bond of Ole ].
Bull in the sum of $4,000 filed and APP
proved. Ordered that letters of adj
|ministration issue to him.
Estate of Francis b. Shaw. Proof
OF publication of notice to creditors
filed on the Sth day of February, 1907.
Final report filed. Hearing on same
set for April ii, 1908, at o'clock a.
m. Ordered that notice thereof be
given by publication in conformity to
statute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

polished oak and four walls of inter
esting pictures-pictured walls very
iften reflect the personalities dwelling
within them, you know.
From tnese walls look down Lin
DIN and Webster, TOlstOy, Bryan him
ella large portrait in oil--and Mrs.
Bryan and Jefferson. There is also q
picture of the capitol in Washington.
lone in split straw by an Italian ad
0irer.
The books on the shelves run the
whole gamut OF literature. ancient and
modern. with the emphasis on essays
and common subjects and the Gat-top
desk, a massive affair. is lightly bur
dencd with writing materiai.
In the library, as in every other
room, there are curios and beautiful
trnkets, some of them rare and val
liable. which were given to the organs
in foreign countries.
In the biuiard-room upstairs are
hosts of queerlooking contraptions
given him by missionaries here and
there in heather lands. Among these
are many samples Of the hats worn
by various people, and in these the
Nebraskan takes peculiar delight He
.dOns one after another, even to the
weird headgear Of the Parsee widow
and each time he smiles a funny smile
Jas if seeking some sort Of expression
to fit the tOp-piece.
Bryan when at home, gets up at !
every morning, so as to write a while
before breakfast and from that time
until 10 o'clock at night is about as
busy as any man in tie country. And
the biggest Bryan is the coworkel
with Mrs. Bryan. who is his constant
companion in everything he does. She
studied law just after they were mar
red and was admitted to the bar-not
because she wanted to practice bu
because She wanted to be a real hell
to her husband in his work And thai
she was and still is.
Now that his work has resolved it
self so largely into writing -writins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
BLESSINGS of the Blind.

The calamity of the blind is i'm
mense, irreparable. But it does not
take away our share of the things that
count-service, friendship. humor. i'm
agination, wisdom 1t is the secret
Inner viii that controls ones fate. We
are capable of willing to be good. of
loving and being loved, of thinking to
The end that we may be wiser. We
POSSESS these spirit born forces equally
with all Gods children. Therefore
we, too see the lightnings and hear the
thunders of Sinai. We. too. march
through the Wilderness and the solitary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

$42.75, and costs and execution.
9547. Blanche e. Little VS.. A. Il.
BENDER, ct al, Demurrer to replica,
tons to second and third pleas filed.
9G26 zimRocll Motor Car company
vs.. Deere-CIark Motor Car company.
Case dismissed for want of bond for
costs. Judgment against plaintiff for
costs.
1886. William Maxwell VS.. Rock
Island Plow company Demurrer con
fessed by plaintiff, motion by plain
tiff for leave to file an amended mar
Tative Motion allowed and same
filed.
CHANCERY.
5795. lingo Wahlgren vs.. Emma
L. Wahlgren. p r. Ingelson with
draws his appearance for defendant
1923 Grace Ethel Norman VS.. VII
bert Norman Finding for complain.
ant. Decree for divorce and alimony
Complainant to resume her maiden
name o. Grace Ethel KelI. !.
5S4G. Andrew F. Sperry, ct al VS.
Otto " Dunner. ct al. Objection to
motion for leave to amend heard and
taken under Amusement
$3.50. Peter Groth. ct al. VS.. Lizzie
Rowles. ct al Report of commission
crs fled and approved decree for sale
5000. Ralph Lamphere VS.. Lizzle
l.. Lamphere Finding for complain
ant, decree of divorce.
500. Anna Walker Schneider VS.
August SCHROEDER. Cause heard; find
ing for complainant Decree for di
yorce and alimony, complainant to re
sumo her maiden name of Ann;
Walker.
5911. Sarah A. Reeves VS.. Louis a
Reeves. Case heard. finding for CON
plainant Decree for divorce.
1929. Clara b. Cuisine VS.. Jamci
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

which she sits whenever he is there,
aking dictation on the machine or an
awering some of the hundreds or more
letters that are sent out to him from
he Commoner Office every day.
All ms mail is delivered to the of
ice of his weekly paper. which is just
of the main street in Lincoln and is
supervised by his brother, Charles w
8ryan. And last year 100000 letters
addressed to William Jennings Bryan,
with variations were received there.
He seldom goes to the Office of his
Paper, though he writes the leading
editorials for it each week and keeps
a close eye ON the proofs
His home life is as simple as that
Of the average well-to-do farmer,
though it differs from the latter in
most ways. In coy little frame
house not far from Fairview lives his
farm superintendent, who looks after
the stock and the crops for Farmer
Bryan seldom has time from his desk
to look after the actual running of
things. He keeps close track of how
matters are comm on" however, and
he knows good corn and wheat and a
enc COW almost as well as he knows
political economy, which is very well
indeed.
His exemplary life which. in its
moral aspects might well be accepted
a. q standard by any young man, has
repaid him many fold for the few
81 Ill -
deprived him.
At IS he is as freshly strong as a
man half his age, and while rs is by
no means old, most men of that age
who had done all Bryan has done in
the way of hard work would be ia,
less fiji than he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
day, the seventh day of April a. D.
1908, in the city of Rock Island Hi
nois, an election will be held for the
following officers to-wit:
City Officers.
One alderman in the First ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Second ward
for two years
One alderman in the Third ward
for two years.
One alderman in the Fourth ward
for two years.
One alderman in the Fifth ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Sixth ward
for two years.
Ore alderman in the Seventh ward
for two years.
Town Officers.
One assessor for one year.
One collector for one year.
One supervisor for two years.
Three assistant supervisors for two
years.
One contable to fill vacancy.
Questions of Public Policy.
Shall this city become anti-saloon
territory?
Proposition as to the annexation to
the city of Rock Island, H., of a por-
ton of South Rock Island.
Which election will be open at
o'clock in the morning and continue
open until 5 o'clock in the afternoon
of that day.
Places of registration and voting
will be as follows:
First ward, first precinct-No. Ais
Fourth avenue.
First ward, second precinct-No. COO
Seventh avenue.
Second ward, first precinct-No 1914
Third avenue.
| Second ward, second precinct -
Barn, No. 919 Sixth avenue.
Third ward, first precinct-County
Jail, Third avenue and Fourteenth
street
Third ward, second precinct, 1925
Seventh avenue.
| Third ward, third precinct, Ullemey
er's drug store, corner Eleventh ave
nue. and Fifteenth street.
Fourth ward, first precinct-Friclk's
livery, No. 1914 Third avenue.
Fourth ward, second precinct - NJ
Levy's carriage house, Nineteenth
street, between Sixth and Seventh av
)enues.
Fifth ward, first precinct - Hose
house on Twenty-second street.
Fifth ward, second precinct =
Schmidt's grocery, No. S23 Twentieth
street.
Sixth ward, first precinct = Hose
house on Twenty-sixth street.
Sixth ward, second precinct-A. ]
Reiss barn, No. 700 Twenty-seventF
street.
Seventh ward. first precinct - No
l2110 Fifth avenue
Seventh ward, second precinct-Pe
terson's carpenter shop, No. $40 For
ty-fifth street.
Seventh ward, third precinct-A!
bert Olson's barn, Forty-fourth street
between Seventh and Eighth avenues
M T. RUDGREN,
City and Town Clerk.
Rock Island, H., March z, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Garfield A. Coe to Nicholas Bleuer.
lot q, Campbelrs addition, Rock Is
land in east half southwest quarter
section 1-72w, $1,100.
Matthew Robson to William H. Rob
ison, southwest quarter northwest
quarter section 6-16-3w Also north
east quarter northeast quarter section
l-16-4w. ST.
II. o. Jasper to Chase & Wright,
north half northwest quarter section
81, and south half southwest quarter
section 27-17-3w. $1,000.
Theodore E. Lundell to Chase &
Wright, lots II, u. Is, block 1874. New
Shops addition, town of East Moline
81 $40.
William L. Alexander TO e. A. Rea
company, east half section 31-20-2e
Also northwest quarter and southwest
quarter and southeast quarter south
half, northeast quarter section %, also
northwest quarter section 23, part
southwest quarter section 23-2O-2e
100000
Christian Koehler to Leona Carney
lot II. block /, Briggs addition, South
Rock Island. $3.50
G. B. Knapp and others to Fred
Dahn, tract section a2-16-2w $7,7O0.
John T. Meegan to Annie B. Com
Der. lots 6. 7. Sweeney & Jackson's
addition, Moline. $4,000.
Moline Trust & Savings bank to J
!. Tremblay, lots T. 8. block 1, Sween
ey & Jackson's addition, Moline. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
Proper Form of Asseveration.

A teacher in the Garfield school was
teaching primary class the begin
nings of arithmetic.
"Now, have one pencil in my right
hand and one in my left" she said.
How many pencils have |? Helen,
YOU may answer"
Two" piped n small voice.
'Then one and one make two du
they?'
''Surei'
The teacher frowned at the Gtsre-
Cpectful answer.
That's hardly what you should have
said" she said. XVIII some one in the
class tell Helen what her answer
should have been?"
There was moment -of hesitation
Then one brown fist shot confidentls
into the air.
''Ah, James, You may tell Helen
what she should have said"'
Sure, Mixer shouted Jimmy in I
tone of triumph.-kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

Lincoln, Neb., March 21.-William
Jennings Bryan's 4Sth birthday was
celebrated this week by the democrats
OF Lincoln and throughout Nebraska
Hundreds of congratulatory messages
from admirers in many states and for
cign countries We're delivered at the
Eryan home near Lincoln, where the
famous Commoner finds relaxation i'll
agricultural pursuits in the Occasion2'
periods of rest between political cam
Iaigns and lecture engagements. MI
Bryan spent the day in Chicago.
Although Lincoln is largely republican
in its political tendencies, the peopl,
of the city are immensely proud o
their famous citizen and republican,
as well as democrats joined in The
days Fluctuations.
The Bryan home is about four miles
from the heart of Lincoln. 1t is named
Fairview, and it is well named. The
view on every side is fair and far. II
is a circling stretch of undulating prai-
rie, thick-dotted with buildings. large
and small and livened on the west by
the smoking chimneys of the city and
the come of the statehouse. And the
winds never rest at Fairview, which
is a purely modern house of Clipped
red brick, looking as if it had been in
tended f0r a city street and had got
TO its present place by mistake.
In the front yard of the great Com
mOner's 1873 acre farm stands a tall
stone lantern, which was given him in
Japan, during his recent trip around
the world. Thanking the broad stone
steps leading TO the front porch are
two bronze beasts. also from Japan
The beast on the left is conservatism
its mouth is shut tight. The one
on the right is radicalism-its mouth
wide open, and its teeth show even
more than Teddy's when he smiles
and says 'dee-lighted"
Twelve years ago when he had say
ed up a little money from his law
practice, Bryan bought the first five
acres of this farm. To put it his way
each acre cost him 500 for scenery
800 for climate and $50 for soil
The farm is well stocked with prize
cattle, sleek horses and fat swine, anC
the Nebraskan finds one of his great
est pleasures in these animals. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
CIRCUIT COURT.

Circuit Judge e. c. Graves, presid-
ing
LAW.
1882. s. B. Hall VS.. Edward John.
sen, ct al. Case reached on its reg
ular order for trial. Defendants
called and defaulted, case dismissed
as to defendant Hattie Johnson. Jury
called and sworn to assess damages.
Trial proceeds. Trial concluded. jury
instructed and return verdict for
the plaintiff and against the defend
ant. $42.75 Judgment on the verdict
against the defendant. Edward John
son, and in favor of the plaintiff for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
EXCESSIVE DRINKING.
Crime Destroys the Craving for Drink
Sold Under Positive Guarantee.

Excessive or continued use. of alco-
tolic beverages always results in
diseased condition of the nervous sys-
tenn
The drinking man is often heard to
say, Il can stop of my own free will
and when ! wish,' but the poor fell
low is now devoid of the power to act
at the proper time and in the right
Wdy-it's too late, the craving has Sc
cured firm hold and because of the
diseased nervous system he has not
the ability for sustained effort. The
result we all know.
Drunkenness is no longer consid-
cred crime; eminent scientists and
physicians have agreed that it is a
disease and must he treated as such.
The home treatment that has been
used for a number of years, and is
highly successful, is Orrine. It is sold
under a positive guarantee that if it
does not effect a cure your money will
be refunded
Orrine is in two forms. When de-
string to give secretly. purchase Or
rine No. l. and if the patient will vol
unfairly take the treatment Orrine
No. 9 should be given. The guarantee
is the same in either case. Orrine
costs but $1.O0 per box. Mailed in
plain sealed wrapper on receipt of
price Write for free treatise on
Drunkenness mailed in sealed en-
velope by The Orrine Co. Washing
ton. D. c.. and in this city by Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

4. Cuisine. Case dismissed by com
p;ainant costs paid
1858. Mary A. Schoening W. George
Campbell, ct al. Masters report OF
evidence and findings filed and ap
proved. Decree quoting title in com
F,aindnt, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

place that shall he glad for us. and as
we pass God maketh the desert to BIOS
som like the rose. We. too. go in unto
the promised land to possess the treas
ures Of the spirit. the unseen perma-
hence of life and nature.-Helen kei-
Ter in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
Women OutIjye Men.

Statistics gathered during the past
10 years in the United Kingdom show
that the women who lived over 100
years exceeded the men by nearly IS
per cent. Long life in either sex, how
ever, is largely a matter of health
and the odds are entirely in favor of
the robust. For those who are sickly
and delicate We recommend a fair
trial OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and if its wonderful record of cures
during the past "a years means any
thing, it certainly means that it will
greatly benefit you also. 1t is well
worth the trial at any rate. We guar
antee every bottle absolutely pure, so
there need be no hesitancy in trying
it in cases of sick headache, bloating
heartburn, dyspepsia, indigestion. cos.
tiveness, colds, grip, female ills OF
spring fever. 1t is for sale by all
grocers and dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

We're sorry if yo1ve tried other
medicines and they failed. AS last
resort try HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. It's a simple remedy, but it's
worked wonderful results. made mil
liens well and happy. 50 cents, tea
or tablets.-Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
BRYAN IN PRIME OF HIS GREAT LIFE

editorials, lectures. letters, books and
articles for magazines-she has learn
ed to use a typewriter, and, besides
his big desk in the Office, in the base
nent of Fairview, is little stand, at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

house itself is handsomely, but simply
furnished with the library as its most
distinctive feature.
Like tee rest of the house, it is
handsomely furnished with plenty of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21
The Lucky Quarter.

Is the one you pay out for a box OF
DR. Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache
b1liousness, constipation and malaria
If they disappoint you the price will
be cheerfully refunded at all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-21

Sluggish livers and bowels are the
cause of nearly every disease. Cleanse
your system and regulate the bowels
and liver TO healthy, natural action
by HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
The surest remedy known. 80 cents,
tea or tablets.-Harper House phar.
macy.