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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Same Right Here.

Springfield Register: Taft was
nominated by the Chicago steam roll
Ter convention of June 49,. one month
ago and so far as the State Register
has noted the republicans of no COM
munity in the country, certainly not
in Illinois, have ratified his nominal
ton nor "jollified' over the fact, nor
rallied in his behalf Bryan was
nominated by the democratic conven-
ton at Denver July 8, but little more
than a week ago. and ratification
meetings and jollification rallies have
been held in communities all over the
country including Springfield. Any
belated Taft notifications that may
now be held, no matter how much OF
a display is made. will simply, EN-
phasize the fact that the republicans
do not take kindly to the leadership
of the fat nominee of their party The
democratic enthusiasm is in marked
and significant contrast with the re-
publican apathy and Indifference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Whence Comes the Money?

Fortunately for Illinois just at
this time. the state has no law COM
,peiNng the candidates at the primary
ciectioT-ta make public the contribu
tons to tfert2 preliminary campaign
fund. If such law were on the stat
ute books and were rigidly enforced
Illinois might be shocked beyond
measure at the enormity' aud the
source of the fund with which man
who once held the high and dignified
position of governor ,of this common
wealth, is waging a campaign of abuse
upon a political rival.
Richard Yates today is waging what
is undoubtedly the most expensive
campaign for. state Office ever con
Quoted in Illinois. Meetings are ar
ranged throughout the state. the most
expensive halls in Chicago are hired
speakers and exhorters are engaged
newspapers are paid for advertising
the state is flooded with literature.
Who is furnishing the slush funG
for this campaign?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

a salary enough for two Will you
share it?'
Only for minute did Miss Moultaire
hesitate; then she placed her hand in
his
II will share it," she promised, with
a radiant smile "Come this evening,
and we will talk it over"
She handed him her card with its
engraved address and hurried after
the girls, while Brookfield beamed
upon her from the top step.
But the beam had faded from Brook
fields face when Miss, Moultaire came
toward him in her reception room that
evening. Instead of claspilg her in
his arms he held her hand an. instant
and then waited for her to be seated.
"You must think me presumptuous
fool" he began. ito ask you to share
the paltiy salary which this after
noon seemed SO great. did not learn
until later who you really were. 1t
seems that have been very dense"
"You are still Dense" suggested
Irma. DO you come to ask me to
withdraw my promise of this after
noon?''
"You must know how impossible it
would appear" he reminded. Il be-
heved you to be a teacher" -
You were the teacher" she cor
rected "You taught me what love
really is. What does it matter that 1
have more than you:"
Il would not be considered fortune
hunter" he said slowly.
And l will not marry one" she re-
torted. at is because you are not a
fortune hunter, because you love me
for myself. that l said Yes this aft
ernoon. and l shall hold you to your
promise. Instead of you being curator
Of the Cheeswick collection we shall
have a collection of our own"
Silently he came toward her and
| looked down into the tender eyes. No
word was spoken, but message was
| exchanged, and Brookfield knew that
such love was not lightly to be set
aside by pride. Slowly he sank into
| the seat beside her and took her in his
arms.
! 81 am sorry that you are not what I
thought you to be-" he murmured.
| "And l." was her tender response.
Jam glad that you are what l know
| you to be-"
| "Pll try to be all you think l am"
he promised as he bent to kiss the
smiling lips.
| And so Miss Moultaire's dread Of
fortune hunters had been settled
| through the Settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. A. B. Conger of Chicago is Wis
ting in the city.
|. l.. Rice of Mankato, Mimi, called
TN friends in the city today
Miss Ivy Elliott of Springfield is the
guest of Miss Alice " Carse.
Dr. j. r. Burkhart and William
Healy left for Butte, Mont, last night
Mrs. James II. Bassett and Harriet
Burrell left yesterday for a trip
through the south.
G. w. Wood and family, formerly OF
Rock Island. now of Spokane, Wash.
are visiting in their old home.
Mrs. Belle Mckenzie and children Of
La Sale, ILL.,, are visiting Mrs. Nc
kinzie's mother, Mrs. Mary Phelps.
Fred T. Meyers has returned from
New York, where he met the daughters
of the late Fred Hass, accompanying
home frSm Europe the remains of theil
father. The body was cremated, anC
the ashes brought back and taken t.
Los Angeles, Cal, where they are t.
be inferred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

eral talker. and. though they met only
at the Settlement house or in the mu-
scum. Il real friendship soon sprang up
between them. lima had n feeling that
to invite him to her home would spoil
it all. and his dense ignorance of the
fashionable and affluent Miss Moul-
taire WAS not lifted.
He believed her to be teacher in n
fashionable school who gave Il part OF
her time to settlement work. and they
met on plane of equality which was
refreshing to the woman after the for
tune hunting she had SO often to en-
dure.
One afternoon late in the spring
Brookfeld came to meet the class and
escort them to a private view of col.
lege collection. They had acquired
some of his enthusiasm. and he had
obtained private views of many col
lections for them.
Today he came. with beaming face
and all the afternoon his high spirits
were apparent He never shared the
little luncheons which wound up the
| expeditions. but today he detained
| Miss Moultaire for moment
There is something would like tt
say" he pleaded. MAY walk hom,
with you. or do you have to go witt
the girls?"
Il cannot very well leave Them" sh,
explained.
Then | shall have to tell you here
he said resolutely. 81 can't keep it an,
longer. | am to be curator of til,
] Cheeswick collection in the fall and a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Carrie Nation in the Pompeiian
Room.

Carrie Nation agitated Chicago for
a short time the other night by ap-
pearing in the Pompeiian room in the
Auditorium Annex, denouncing the
place as "hell hole and telling the
men and women there assembled that
they were the victims of beer resort
and If they didn't reform their man.
ners and methods they would go to
hell, The detective in charge of the
room led her away, and she departed
highly elated at the sensation she had
caused and at the advertising she had
received.
The truth of it is that this much
lauded Pompeiian room is simply ar
ordinary place filled with Old Mission
furniture. There is nothing extraor
binary about II at all, except that botf
sexes resort to it to drink, and that i
is highly respectable adjunct to ths
hotel. People talk about it as If Il
were one of the seven wonders of The
world. but they only do so because i
gives them an excuse to assemble ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
Settled Through the Settement.-By Lulu Johnson. <
Copyrighted

address of the settlement house. Then
they looked over the collection. and
the girl marveled at the breadth of
his information. His specially was the
Aztecs. He knew the entire field. and
there was q genuine enthusiasm about
Tom Brookfield which compelled recip-
rocal interest.
Almost before she fealized it the
closing time had come. and she had
spent two hours in his company. She
had sent away her carriage. intending
to walk home from the museum, so
she permitted him to walk beside her.
From taking an interest in Brook
fields fad she was beginning to take
an interest in Tom Brookfeld himself
She found him well worth her inter-
est by comparison with the idle men
of her own set Irma admired action.
and though Brookfeld had only just
passed thirty he had been a worker
for half his lifetime.
He had not become monomaniac
ON his hobby, but he was Il good gen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
UNION CALLS OFF
THE TOWER CONCERT
Petersen's Band Is Ordered Not to
Play Because Nonunion Man
Was Employed at Rink.

There was no concert at the Watch
Tower this afternoon by Petersen s
band. The members of the band are
also members of the Tri-City Musi-
clans union and they were ordered
to quit work. Report has it that a
nonunion musician was employed by
i. Z. Haviland to furnish music at the
roller skating rink at-the park, for
which he has the concession. The
union presiden: took steps at once
and called off the band concert. The
Tower management stated this after
noon that the trouble win be adjusted
and the concert given this evening as
usual. \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
REPUBLICANS TAKE OUTING
Hitchcock and Western Cohorts Visit
Pixies Peak but Continue Work.

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 21.-
The conference of the western repub-
licans with Frank H. Hitchcock. chair
man of the republican national com
mittee, was transferred from the Ant
lers hotel TO the top of Pixies peak
today. Party politicians were paired
off by Hitchcock in the order of their
ideas and the conference continued un.
interrupted in the climb of the cog
road trains. Shortly after noon the
party returned to the hotel and the
conference was resumed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

The Lloyd people who took out
their first Insurance, risk against
Bryan's election last Friday, found
that their rate of 10 to 1 was backed
down 20 81 to 1 before the end of
the second day. 1t is merely gam
bler's chance to make some easy
money, as the losses, if any, are
borne by the republican campaign
managers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Asks for Divorce.

Mrs. Maggie Skinner of Moline filed
bill for divorce from her husband,
Eugene M. Skinner, in the circuit
clerks Office this morning, She charges
cruelty. They were married in 1896 in
Moline Mrs. Skinner wishes to re-
sumo her maiden name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

No, that big explosion yesterday
afternoon was not he signal for the
starting out of the Booster club naval
parade. That occurs Thursday and
the noise of yesterday is not to be
compared with The parting shot-or
the returning salute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

The republicans of Galesburg are
going to make the celebration of the
Douglas-Lincoln debate a sort of Pc
publican mass meeting. They would
run a funeral into politics. There may
be narrower set of people some.
where ON the face of the globe, but
they have not been discovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

The Spitfire.
The saucy little motor boat
Goes chugging down the bay,
Inviting every one IN sight
To cast their eyes its way.
1t filings a spiteful challenge out
To everything that floats,
To steamers, yachts and smoking tugs
And even larger boats
Clickety. clickety. cliekety, click,
That's the way to turn the trick: -
Put on steam and catch me quick,
Saucy little me.
I'm the fastest thing that floats,
Thoroughbred of all the boats,
Maybe don't feel my oats:
Try me out and see.
1t mockS at every other craft
That sails the raging seas.
Makes faces at their ancient hulks
And gets away with ease.
There Is not much of dignity
Youth notice in its throb,
But when you come to talk of speed,
It's Billy-on-the-job.
Clickety. clickety chug. chug, chug,
Darling around like a lightning bug,
Showing it's heels to the fastest tug,
Singing the same old note.
One of defiance, its standard tone,
Able to find it's way alone
Right on the SPOT If you want to be shown
That is the motor boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Constipation.

For constipation there is nothing
quite so nice as Chamberlain Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They always
produce pleasant movement of the
bowels without any disagreeable eff
feet. Price, 25 cents. Samples free.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

John D. Rockefeller has written for
magazine publication, so it is, said, a
story of his life, attracted no doubt by
the Roosevelt animal tale fee of 81 a
word
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
River RipIets,

The boats down were the Ruth,
Waunetta,' l.. Gardner, Harriet and
North Star, and the boats up We're
the Acorn, Ruth, st. Paul, Harriet
and North Star The stage of water
at 6 a. M was 1872 and was stationary
at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

get what they want to drink, so that
to have been in the Pompeiian room
| is held TO be wonderful experience.
Carries harangue will simply tend to
advertise the place little more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Tracked by Blood .

Milwaukee. Wis, July 21.-The man
who stabbed Paul Meilke Sunday
might, nearly taking his life, was
traced to his home yesterday morn
ing by blood stains leading away
from The scene of the fight. The
blood spots took the detectives to the
home of John Sorbecki, who con
lfessed. Sorbecki said Meilke had in
suited his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

An exchange tells of an Ohio woman
who had made 41S,OOO pies and is not
yet so years old. Is there any doubt
that Ohio is the state of politicians
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Being a. candidate for the democratic
legislature from the Thirty-third sena-
torial district, subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. 8, / 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, 1908-07-21

The Philadelphia North American
says it will require $500 cars to move
the Delaware peach crop. If the crot
hadn't failed couple of times last
spring it might have been 1902!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

That bitter wall of inconsolable re-
greet tina. you do not hear is none
other than the unavailing cry of the
trusts that are now cruelty baked of
their purpose CD to give Mr.. Bryan
$1,000 or some larger sum for his
campaign expenses in order TO put
them out of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

i hereby. announce myself as a candi-
date for the democratic nomination fol-
representative from the Thirty third
senatorial district, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
district as voiced AT the primary cleo
ton Aug. s. and ask the support of all
who deem me worthy.
G. C. WILSON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Former Governor Francis of Missouri
is the father of thirty-six feet of sons
six in number. each rising six feet
above his stockings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21


1t has got so that you can'teven pour
oil upon the troubled waters without
paying tribute to John d.
1t is queer, but people who are al
ways wanting to be the whole thing
are never willing to half try.
1t Is sometimes hard to differentiate
between superstition and religion ex-
cept in your own case.
The things we are going to do are
extremely slow about coming in con-
tact with the motive power
The man with fat bank account Is
more chary about giving his word than
the man with none.
man may be fifty-seven varieties
of fool over girl and still be able to
transact business.
Tan, Just tan, seems to have great
popularity as a bathing costume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Does it signify anything that the
republican national committee is hous-
ing itself in an insurance corporation
building?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity OF the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Entertans for Visitors.-Mrs. Gus
tav Schafer at her home on Twelfth
street, South Rock Island. last even
ing entertained a company of so
friends for Mrs Ida Young and daugh-
ter of Elgin. A delightful musical
program was given during the even
ing and at II o'clock supper was
served.
Relief Corps Sociabie-The ladies of
the relief corps will give a sociable
tomorrow afternoon at Long View
park. The affair will be held on
Eighteenth avenue opposite the home
OF Mrs. J. NJ. Pardon, who has in
charge the arrangements. The ladies'
hope 10 see all their friends present.
Entertains at Golf Club.-Miss Al
tlene Hollowbush delightfully."- enter
tanned company of tri-city friends
in @ pretty dancing party at the Rock
Island Arsenal Golf club last evening.
In Honor of Guest.-Miss Gertrude
Carse entertained party of friends
informally at the Watch Tower last
evening in honor of Miss Ivy Elliott
of Springfield, who is her guest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

the 1000 or SO sure cures for tuber-
culosis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Flanagan, McGrath and Sullivan
winning the Olympic games at London.
How the sound of their names must
grind the soul of John Bull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Congressman Foss is making quite
n fuss. and Foss' fuss is disturbing
Hopkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

All things considered. yesterday. was
quite a metropolitan day in Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Cincinnati and Fairview are already
beginning TO act like Oyster Bay and
Escpus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Business Head.
Mamma, can't l have a birthdayT
"Why, of course. my child-next fall,
when the time comes.'
But think ought to have 1t right
now"
Don't try to hurry time along"
"But it would mean so much more to
me IL 1 could have it before Uncle
Charley and Aunt Susan went home"
Self Protection.
Are you opposed to woman suf.
frage?"
"You bet l am
"Why so violently?"
eff women ever went into politics
they would begin studying up the po-
litical questions, and then the men
would look like about 30 cents"
Wanted Listeners.
"Why doesn't he hire a hall?" i'm
patiently asked the man who was lis
tening to Il noisy street orator.
He hasn't money enough"
"But it takes only few dollars
"Yes, for the hall. but think what Ii
would cost him to hire the audience"
So Pathetic.
Too many joys come round so late
That gone is their delight.
When we can buy sufficient pie
We've lost our appetite.
So Resourceful.
"The doctor says l must take lots OF
outdoor exercise
won't that be lovely Now we viii
not have to hire a man to beat The
rugs"
| Lightning Change.
"Going to the circus?'
| mo; such things make me weary"
Here is free pass"
| "Whep do the doors open?'
| Might Please Her.
IF my wife gets there before d.
try to jolly her up"
Elbow shall | do 1T? Tell her yoy
i have fallen In the river"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Might Please Her.

IF my wife gets there before do
try to jolly her up
sHow shall | do it? Tell her you
have fallen in the river"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Iiohtninu Chance.

"Going to the circus?
"No; such things make me weary"
"Here is free pass"
'sWhep do the doors open?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Sure Sign.
He has re-
pented?"
YES"
"What caused
him to do so?"
Some 6 90 d
detective work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

So Pathetic.
Too many joys come round so late
That gone Is their delight.
When we can buy sufficient pie
We've lost our appetite.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-03-20
Think |ROQU0|s
WILL Be TAKEN

The belief that the Iroquois will be
added to Admiral Evans feet is
strengthened in the minds of some who
are interested in naval affairs, by the
fact that an order was recently issued
attaching the tug Fortune and the hos
pital ship Relief. both of them on the
Pacific coast, to the fleet.
The Fortune, rated in the navy as
a "tender," is a comparatively new
tug that was brought around from the
about two years ago. She is
of 450 tons, 137 feet between perpendi-
culars, &c feet beam, and draws nine
and a half feet of water. She can
develop $40 indicated horsepower, has
bunker capacity for los tons of coal
and can make ten knots an hour.
The Iroquois is of 702 tons, can
develop 1000 indicated horse power,
and is a larger vessel than the For
tune. She is the third largest tug in
the navy and for the purposes of a
tender is the most serviceable vessel in
the service. By reason of her service
ableness, it is argued. the Iroquois is
likely to be attached to the fleet.
The hospital ship Relief is of $500
tons, as large as the Alameda. She
carries % officers and 1S3 men, and
has bunker capacity for COZ tons of
coal.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-03-20
Mr.. COBB ADAMS ON
Mr.. ECKARDT's JOKE
Kaneohe, March II, 1908.

haneohe, March IL, 1908.
Editor Advertiser: AS Mr.. Eckardt
states he did try to get me over the
phone then the blame certainly rests
with the one in the hospital office who,
when phoned again, never stated that
the Superintendent had tried to COM
municate with me but simply said he
had gone down town. Now Mr.. Eek
ardt to have little jibe at me wrote
in his communication in today's issue
of your paper as follows: HE (AIr
Adams) ought also to remember that
his last hospital bill is still unpaid"
At first this looks like one against me,
but permit me to state as follows: The
other day 1 met Mr. Eckardt at the
hospital and paid him some money on
account of my wife's board Isn't it
strange that Mr. E. did not speak to
me then? Isn't ii strange that no bill
has ever been received by the writer?
During a residence of nearly a quarter
of a century here 1 have always
though hard pressed at times-en-
deavored to pay my bills to the best
of my ability, and as 1 expect to be in
town in the early part of April shall
then be able to walk along any of the
streets and if by chance 1 meet a cred
itor look him squarely in the face, as
he knows he viii be paid in full.
Not having received a bill a person
is bound to consider he owes nothing
and it naturally occurred to me that
Mr.. Eckardt, seeing a brother officer
in distress, had generously settled the
account and wished to do it unknown
to me.
Mr.. Eckardt's little joke at me fell
short as it is my opinion that those II
do business with seem to have faith
in me and will continue to do so not
withstanding Mr.. Eckardt's joke about
that unpaid hospital bill"
Respectfully,
HENRY COBB-ADAMS.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1908-03-20
JAPAN's PRESENT
NAVAL STRENGTH

TOXIC. March S-Some reliable hg-
ures are now at hand showing the pres
ent strength of the japanese navy,
compared with its strength when the
war broke out with Russia. The totals
may be briefly stated, viz: 157 vessels
of all descriptions, representing a ton
mage of 2S3.242 tons, before the war,
and 204 vessels of 515,0S2 tons at the
present day.
Further scrutiny of the figures shows
that japan today possesses more than
twice the number of battleships she
had before the war, third as many
arIrored cruisers, three more other
cruisers, nearly three times as many
destroyers, but three fewer torpedo
boats.
Critics of the expansion program are
naturally asking why, in the face of
these figures. which indicate an adj
vance of fully 90 per cent, which in
elude new construction, the government
should persist in making appropriations
for the army and navy more than SO
per cent of the total national expendi-
ture for the next fiscal year.
The present STRENGTH of the japanese
navy Is as follows: Battleships 13. 49,
5s1 tons; armored cruisers ID. 1306s3
tons; other cruisers Al, 165.252 tons;
destrovers 30, 2O.5Os tons; torpedo boats
II. 1858 tons; total, 2O4 ships, 515,OS2
tons.