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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
An Easy Stunt.

'T see a premiere danseuse is adver.
tised to dance with five snakes twined
about her."
SHOULD think she would. If snake
got on me I'll bet I'd dance"'-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

Dick Yates friends are trying inef
fectually to persuade him to be can
didate in the primary for mayor of
Springfield against Judge Lawrence
Y. Sherman. A contest between
Yates and Sherman would be as pic
turesque and exciting as a state cam
paign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Grouchy.

"There is movement on foot" said
Mr.. Snoope. ITO prevent the marriage
Of weakminded persons. What do You
think of it?''
II think it's rot" answered Mr..
Crouch. "Why, who else ever wants
to get married ?'-Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

and music-a poem by Edwin Mark,
ham set to music by Reginald De-
Koven. Altogether it is well rounded
magazine, breathing the Christmas
spirit throughout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The editor of the New York Sun
was real mean in referring to the
president as an "incunabula!" No
wonder Roosevelt threatens a libel
suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The Ananias club will have another
member 1t will be the fellow who
started the story that the Smithsonian
institution is to pay the expenses of
Roosevelt's African trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

John D. Archbold testifies that re-
duction in the price of chewing gum
was due to Standard Oil. This is a
crime with which the S. o. hadn't been
charged before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The president is willing to give
members Of congress an immunity
bath if they will let the secret service
get after the other lawbreakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The letter postage rate between the
United States and Germany, now five
cents for one ounce, will be reduced
to two cents on January first next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

Foraker hopes he will find time on
some off day to rise in his place in
the senate and make few remarks
that will cause the country to think
of him once more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

A 70-year-old woman in New York
says she hasn't tasted waite in 40
years, but she doesn't state what the
flavor of her substitute is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Puzzled,

"Say, do you know where you get
OFF,"
mo, and 1 don't care. That amt
what is puzzlin' me-"
well, what ISL"
"How do l get OnP'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The house action on President Roose-
velt's secret service criticism in his
message will prove but another bluff
for effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

II you haven't begun your Christmas
shopping yet you are liable to become
an undesirable shopper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

While doing the Christmas shopping
early it won't hurt any one to shop
often, too. ...
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

J. P. Morgan eats pie for luncheon,
and yet there are people who claim
that the rich don't have any good
times. 800
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

It's easy for such experts as Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Root to fool the
poor old constitution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

ring up the animals though he is far
from Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The reichstag has curbed the kaiser
and now congress wants to curb
Theodore. '''''F ''---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

1t is safe to say in advance that he
will never be known as Chump Clark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
The Crouch,

e1 The Crouch.
~What's the news?"
I'm no newspaper"
"Oh, excuse me. thought
"What?" .I
"You looked worth about a cent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Profitable CALLING.

Zones appears to be doing better
than he did. What is he doing for
living now:" ~ i
II believe his chief occupation is
being husband to rich widow whom
he married a few months ago."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A PAIR OF 5PATS
GIVE ~ A~ Az WITH
EACA ONE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

Observation-Disclosures?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The average girl is apt to think that
the samples of manhood that come
under her observation are not up to
specifications and not what they are
advertised to be.
1t takes plenty of sand to get to be
an aeronaut. Need it for ballast
1t is quite remarkable that when an
American family gets a count settled
in the family lot of accounts, both
large and small, Immediately bob up
and make a clambering that nothing
but large American dollars will pacify
Prosperity is now fashionable; but.
like many other fashionable fads, some
have not the wherewith to indulge.
1t is time that some Of us reflect that
we ought to be thankful that we are
thankful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The woman who
can't follow the
fashions Of the
day may at least
have sweet COM
fort in course Of
time looking at
the pictured fash
ion of the day
and m u r m u r,
THANK heaven, 1
never looked like
ithat!
If you should
go into the bust
ness of being SUI
perstitious, ten to
one a lot of peo-
pie would come
around and want
YOU to take mon
ey for 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
The evening world., 1908-10-08

Il II was after a dress rehearsal of the
scene In the Hippodrome show when
the stage city that had been built after
much labor by an army of stage hands
had been destroyed by the fleet of air
workmen We're hopping their brows
and preparing to build 1t up again.
when out spoke Harry Palmer, an old
Time stage carpenter VINO has been
Gee, boys" he said, I'm afraid
we're going to have trouble with this
show in those op'ry house upstairs over
the banks"
The evening world., 1908-10-08

Sale Of Toilet Articles
Away Below Regular Prices
Tacum Powder ns au o Nail brushes a R
Toilet Soap aas Straps s ~ Nail Enamel He i Nal M. Enc
odors the box each
Tacum Powder nSs Ii si. p % %
fOc
Ha a Tonic Pears Soapsosntsa rSie soap
Fair PUSHES quality Rubifoam 1opas WSsf N
ban eaeS assorted styles Of 59c Sanol Tooth Powder Tsa
Hart Onic,The, welknown brand Of kind
HAIR tShic
ana fm wtnoa brand Tooth Brushes Ps' DUALITY 4t of
Nail Brushe B ssd Nan Cyce1ine Soapao 2ne
re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
LONG IN BUTLER.
Explains His Position on Railroad
Valuation Question.

Ell Dorado, Kan, July 24-ATl over
Butler county Thursday Senator Long
TAXED railroad rates, and the trans
portation question, linking together in
sequence physical valuation, overcapi-
talization, and the Hepburn railroad
rate law. His exhaustive discussion of
these points should be, he thinks. suf-
hcient reply to the Bristow questions
on this subject.
In all his speeches of the day. save
the first at the Douglass reunion. SEN
ator Long stated emphatically that he
was not opposed to valuation, and con-
coded that it might be of Importance
IN determining the proper rate to
charge the carrier. He did not con-
cede, however, that it was the sole eIe-
ment in such determination.
The LaFollette amendment on phys
zeal valuation" said Senator Long,
which is favored by Mr.. Bristow.
which he says that I opposed. and
which he says that the president and
Mr.. Taft desired as a plank in the Chi
cago platform, is contrary to right and
Justice, and contrary to the principle
laid down by the supreme court in the
case OF Smythe VS.. Ames, the Nebraska
rate case.
II voted against this amendment be-
cause l believe there are other ele-
ments that should be, taken into con-
sideration in determining the value OF
railroads outside of the physical value
occlSiOH says tndL we mold, how
ever, that the basis as to all calcula-
tions as to the reasonableness of rates
to be charged by a corporation main
tanning highway under legislative
sanction must be the fair value of the
property being used by 1t for the con-
venience of the public And, in order
to ascertain THAT value, the original
cost of construction, the amount ex-
pended in permanent improvements
the amount and market value of its
bonds and stocks, the present as conn.,
pared with the original cost of con-
struction, the probable earning capaci-
ty Of the property under particular
rates prescribed by statute, and the
sum required to meet operating ex-
penses, are all matters for considera.
ton, and are to be given such weight
as may be just and right in each case
This is exactly my position on valu-
alton. / contend that valuation is not
the sole element to be taken into con-
sideration in ratemaking; but it may
be a factor; and if SO. then the valua-
ton should include all that this opin-
| ion has referred to.
II am criticised editorially by certain
newspapers because it is said 1 am
| making too fine a distinction; that
both LaFollette and Bristow contend
for practically what 1 do; that Kansas
desires physical valuation. 1 think a
| careful reading of the words Of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

Grand Rapids. Mich. July PAT. j.
O'Brien, United States ambassador to
Japan. has just arrived in his home
city for a call before proceeding to
New York and Washington on private
business. He secured leave of absence
from his post at Topeka in order to
come east. Many reports were to the
effect that he was called home by
Roosevelt to personally report the sit
uation in the Orient This he denies
emphatically and says he will not cal
on the president unless requested by
him to do so, at this time.
Mr.. O'Brien is lawyer by profession
and practiced many years in Grand
Rapids. He was made ambassador to
Denmark, where his services were of
such a character that President Roose-
welt promoted him to the head of the
legation in Japan In an interview Sc
cured recently he scouts the idea of
war between Japan and the United
States. He said that any suspicion
that might be harbored in this coun-
try regarding Japan's sincerity in
maintaining peace with the United
States and its expressions of good will
was without any grounds to justify it.
Il have been in japan less than a
year, and that is short time to be-
come familiar with the real sentiments
and conditions in an allen country
whose language you do not speak"
said Mr.. O'Brien. But in that time
have never seen the slightest sign OF
ill feeling toward America or Ameri-
cans. 1t is absurd to think Japan
wants war with this country Nothing
is further from the minds of its peo-
pie. I believe that Japan is sincerely
trying to enforce the restriction of en-
igration to America and thus remove
any cause for friction on that ques-
ton.
when left Japan there was mucn
talk of the arrival of the American
fleet 1t is looked forward to with
much pleasure and interest and great
preparations are being made to enter
tain the OFFICERS and men. The entire
Japanese navy will be modified at
the time for the annual review"
! Mr. O'Brien proceeds from New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
New York Money Market.

New York. July 24-MONEY-Money ON
call -@1A per cent. ruling rate IN. closing
bid and offered at IA Time loans steady.
Sixty days, per cent; 30 days, 262k per
cent: months, 3sz@4 per cent
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 21<0A
per cent: sterling exchange steady. with
actual business in bankers bills at 81 S6X
for demand and at S4S5l514.S5k for 60 day
bills: commercial bills. AS4z4Gi4S
SILNER-Bar silver. 523sc; Mexican dol
lars, sc. 49,
BANDs-Government bonds heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
Modus vivendi to Be Extended.

Washington, July 24.-To guard
against friction pending settlement
before The Hague tribunal of the re-
spective rights of American fishermen
in Newfoundland waters. the depart
ment of state has reached an agree
ment with the British foreign office for
an extension of the present modus
vivendi governing the fisheries to cover
the approaching fishing season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
FRANK GOULD IN COURT.
Attends Hearing of Persons Charged
With Conspiring Against Him.

New York, July 24.-Frank ]. Gould,
who is being sued for divorce by Mrs.
Helen Kelly Gould, appeared at the
Tombs police court this afternoon. at
the hearing of three persons charged
with attempting to secure false evil
dence against him.
Assistant District Attorney Hart told
Magistrate Corrigan, before whom the
prisoners were arraigned, that Mrs.
Julia Fleming had made q confession
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24
GERMAN CAR FIRST.
Reaches Berlin Days Ahead in New
York to Paris Race.

Berlin. July 24.-The German auto
mobile in the New York to Paris
motor car contest, arrived here at
noon today. 1t Is the first car to come
into Berlin and apparently is days
ahead of it's nearest competitor. An
enormous crowd cheered as the ma
chine passed through the streets. The
arrival of this car is regarded as a
German victory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

back TO Toxic by way of London and
the Trans-Siberian railway. He -ex-
poets to arrive in Japan just prior to
the arrival OF the American fleet there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-24

Ask your grocer how to obtain 5000
by going to their picnic at vinewood
park August 9Th :.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
Jno. L. Epps,
Wm. W. Cromer,
,Jno C GoUpooc
Scholarships.

The South Carolina Division offers
the following two scholarships avail
able for use Sept. 1st, 1908.
First scholarship Of free tuition
and $3.50 to he used at Teachers col
lc@e. Columbia University, New York
CITY, This scholarship is open to a
yonn" man or woman in Sonth Car
DINA, at least twenty years old. able
to pass the on rance examinations for
Tcachcr's College. a lineal descendant
or n Confederate veteran. and whose
application is endorsed by the prcsi-
dent OF a chapter Of the Daughters Of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
STANDS UP FOR SOUTH.
johnson Denounces Proposition to. Restrict
Representation P0lit-
ical Situation.

Norfolk, Va, May 23.-Govcr-
nor John A. Johnson, Of Minnesota.
while in Norfolk today denounced
the Crumpacker amendment to the
campaign contribution publicity bill
passe by congress yesterday, and
declared if the senate pass it he
does not sec how the president cal.
consistently sign it.
"It is a bad BILL" said Governor
Johnson, when asked his opinion
Of the Crumpacker bill. "If it passes
and becomes lay by the presidents
signature I believe it will defeat
the nomination Of Secretary Taft
for the presidency. That measure
will array the solid south against
Mr.. Taft. Then 7 cannot sec how
Mr.. Roosevelt can approve the ,nca-
sure. .2ihc president has tal;on a
1sta'id for pure elections. His posi-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26

ton is known the country wide,
and do not believe he would sign
such a bill if it wcr> put up to him
it would be suicidal"
When questioned in regard to his
name being presented to the Den
yer convention. if Mr.. Bryan has
pledged or instructed for him, two
thirds Of the delegates, Governor
Johnson intinated that he did not
believe MIR. Bryan would enter the
convention with nomination ma
jority pledged to him.
"What the party wants is a vim
he will make speeches at Birn,inp-
ner.' he said. IF many democrats
think MIR. Bryan is the logical can,
dldate and winner, then nominate
him. but if they think can win and
nominate me, I am prepared to put
up the fight Of my life for clcc-
ton.
i think it party wisdom to send
unlnStructcd delegations to the ma
tional convention. That leaves the
delegates to discuss all available
candidates and then nominate the
best man.
When asked if Senator John w.
Daniel, OF Virginia, had been Sc
lcctcd to place his name in nonnina-
ton in Denver, he said no sclcc-
ton had been made Of any man.
lie also declared that he undcr-
stood that Senator Daniel was very
friendly toward him.
The governor declared that the
governors conference in the White
House had dOic mucn good towards
the preservation OF the countrv's S
resources and that he believed it
will do further good. lie sal he
would not be a candidate for re-
election as governor of Minnesota,
whether he received the democratic
presidential nomination or not.
tcrnOon ,rain for Alabama, where
Governor OhnsOn took an af-
ham and Tuscaloosa.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
the Confederacy in South Carolina.

the Confederacy in South Carolina.
Second scholarship at Winthrop
college, Rock Hill, S. c., with board
and tuition worth $104. Applicants
for this scholarship must be at least
sixteen years of aye. be able to enter
the Freshman Class at Winthrop;
must pledge themselves to complete
the four years course offered by the
division; must present certificate
stating that their family cannot af-
ford TO pay for their education; must
be the daughter or lincal descendant
of Confederate veteran of honorable
record Cn the eases Of equal attain
mcnts offered preference will be Civ
Ell daughters Of widows of Confcder-
ate suldicr) and must be endorsed by
the president Of a chapter of the U. ID.
E. in South Carolina.
Applications for these two scholar
ships must be filed with the under
signed not later than June 18th. Ap-
plicantS are reminded that they must
qualify on every point named to be
considered as duly eligible for the
scholarship.
Mary b. Poppenheim,
Chairman Scholarship Committee. S.
{. Div. /. ID. C.. Charleston, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
EXCURSION RATES.
Via Southern Railway for Special
Occasions.

Rait:n,nr". Md. and return. account
G,h-3nlh. laos. Very low round trip
rates open /" the public. Tickets to
be sold May :rd-lih-lth. good to leave
Baltimore returning not later than
midnight. May 3oth. 1905.
Washington. ID. G.. and rcturn, ac-
count Biennial Session National As
s"ciarion Of Colonial DANES. May 9th
OH. 1905. Very low round trip rates
open t" The public. Tickets TO be
sold May 3rd-5th. rood to return lcav-
in- Washington not later than mid
night. May l2!h. 1908. Further en-
tensions. final limit to leave Washing
ton not later than May 25th, 1908,
can be had upon payment Of fee of so
cents and deposit OF ticket.
Richmond. Va. and return, account :
National Conference Of Charities and
Correction. May Gth-13th, 1900. Very
low round trip rates open to the pub
lie. Tickets to be sold May lst-Ath.
1908, good to return leaving Rich
mond not later than midnight, May
18th. 1905.
Norfolk, Va. and return. account
General Conference A. NJ. +. church,
May 4th-30th. 1905. Very low round
"trip rates open to the public. Tickets
lo Gc SulT May 2Nh-3r,l. rood to re-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
ECZEMA NOW CURABLE.
All Itching Skin Diseases Which Are
Not Hereditary Instantly Reliev-
ed by Oil Of Wintergreen.
Can Eczema be cured?

Van fLcHclna Dc curG0I
Some physicians say ayes"
Some say "No.'
The real question is, "Wnat is
meant by Eczema?" IF You mean
those scaly eruptions, those diseases
whlcn make their first appearance, not
at birth, but years afterward, and
perhaps not until middle age--then
there can no longer be any question
that these forms Of Eczema are cura-
bic.
Simple vegetable oil Of wintcrgreen,
mixed with other vegetable ingredi-
'nts. will kill the germs tnat infest
the skin. Apply this prescription to
the skin, and instantly that awful
itch is gone. The very moment the
liquid is applied, that agonizing, tan
talizing itch disappears, and continu-
ed Applications Of this external RENE
dy soon cure the disease.
We carry in stock this oil of win
t@r"rccn properly compounded into
ID. d. d. Prescription. While we are
not sure that it will cure all those
cases Of skin trouble which are in
hcrltcd. We positively know that this
ID. ID. ID. Prescription. Whenever right
~ used, will cure every last case Of
genuine Eczema or other skin trout
bic, which did not exist at birth.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
DOGS ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
French Army Urged to Use Them to Re-
trieve the Wounded.

Since dogs have proved to be
such able assistants to the Paris po-
lice corps, why shouldn't they be
trained to reinforce the hospital and
ambulance service of the French
army? writes the Paris correspond
cnt of the New York Sun. The adj
vantagcs OF this innovation have
been set forth at some length by
Doctor Richclonnc and Captain
Toilet in volume which has lust
been published. 1t is entitled the
Dog as an Aid to the Sanitary
Corps "
That dogs should be taught to
seek out the wounded on the battle.
field is no new idea. The expert
mcnt was tried with success at the
time of the Boer war, and at the
battle Of Cha-Flo in the conflict of
the FAR cast three dogs sent out bv
the German Alliance discovered
tWcntv-thrce soldiers who had beer;
given mp for lost.
In 1900. by the order Of the Ger
man war minister, two dogs were
added to the sanitary corps OF one
OF the crack regiments. Since then
clubs for the training OF dogs il.
war time have been formed in Drcs-
den. Cologne, Coburg. AK la Chap
pcllc and Ncuwicd. Similar socic-
ties have been organized in Holland,
Sweden and Italy. In fact. all OF
the European countries have turn
cd their attention to the subject at
one time or another except France.
Doctor Richclonnc and Captain
Toilet urge the military authorities
to repair this omission. There are
many good breeds of dogs in France
which would take easily to the mill
tary training.
1t is an undisputcd fact. these
authors say, that after an engage
mcnt there are many wounded and
dying who are overlooked by the
nurses and litter carriers. \ case in
point is quoted. AT the battle Of
Rezonvillc-Gravclottc in 1870 two
injured soldiers lay for three DAYS
in ravinc. The ground had been
gone over many times by the ambu-
lance service and yet they had not
been found. I'm instances like this the
usefulness of dogs as scouts is un-
questioned.
1t is a wonder that European
armies have not awakened long be-
tore this last decade to the impor-
tance OF dogs as practical helpers in
war time, the authors think. On the
battlefield the role of these canine
assistants would be very much the
same as that Of the St. Bernard
dogS--and they have been rcscuinp
snowbound travellers for several
centuries.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
NOTICE..

MI executors. administrators and
ether i'iduciaricS of any estate re-
manning in their care or cuStorv are
urgently requested to make their an
nna! return ON such estate. Of the re-
cepits and expenditures the preceding
calendar year. rs required by law, be-
fore the first day Of July Of each
year.
Frank NJ. Schumpert,
May II. 1905. j. =. n. G..