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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
and burial will be at Calvary GENE


and burial will be at Calvary GENE
terry.
Albrecht Funeral.
The funeral of John H. Albrecht was
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the home, 227 Twentieth street, and
burial took place at Chippiannock GEM
etcry.
The pallbearers We're c. Ohge. Will
liam Klockau, John Ohlweiler, Henry
Willms, Henry Strubbe and John Volk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

Ladies to Give Coffee.-The ladies'
of ST. Joseph's Altar society will give
coffee tomorrow evening at the
home of Miss Mary McDOnough, Ia
Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

Two years later he returned to Rock
Island and served short time as UNI
pire in the Three-Eye league. His lasl
connection with professional baseball
was as umpire in the Western league
for part of the season of 1906.
Besides his father, Patrick, Mr..
Lynch leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Link and Miss Mary, and three broth
ers, Thomas, John and James, all of
Denver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
WILL START A CAB LINE
{. j. Slevin, Who Operates in Moline,
Starts Business Here.

Edward J. Slevin, for three years
owner of a cab line in Moline, with
headquarters at the Manufacturers
hotel, has completed arrangements for
a cab line in this city, with day quar-
tors at Mur:in's livery and night quar-
tiers at J. e. Jaynes' restaurant.
Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers;
pleasant little pills. They are easy to
take. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Mrs. Nellie Supple.

Mrs. Joseph Supple, formerly Miss
Nellie Barthlow of this city. died at 2
o'clock this morning at Watertown
hospital of complication of diseases.
She was born in Rock Island, and had
she lived till April 20 would have been
43 years old. She was graduate of
st. Joseph's school in this city Be.
sides her husband, she is survived by
her mother, Mrs. Nora Cleary. 211C
Fifth avenue. The funeral will be held
lat o'clock from st. Joseph's church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Funeral of Mrs. Morey.

Funeral services were conducted
this morning at 10 o'clock over the re-
mains of Mrs. E. G. Morey at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. J. Frank
Robinson, 613 Twentieth street, Rev.
H. w. Reed, pastor of the First Bap-
fist church, being in charge The pail
bearers were Will j.. Sweeney, Marion
Sweeney, John T. Noftsker, John men
derson, Frank K. Rhoads and William
Lavender Burial took place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
THURspAY. APRIL 9. 1go8.
Race-traek Gambling-stiIl Doomed.

The New York legislature temporarily
has surrendered to the race-track gam.
bleTs and the corrupt influences aligned
in their support.
Temporarily vice is triumphant. Tenn
porarily an honest executive is van
quished
But legalized race-uaek gambling in
New York. as here and elsewhere, is just
as certainly doomed as il was before.
This is as sure as fate. Gov Hughes
may be depended upon TO do what he set
out to do, if not to-day. then tomorrow
or next day. He is a patient but deter
mined man. this high-minded executive,
and that mighty factor for good. public
opinion, is almost solidIy behind him. The
Pat MeCarrens at Albany are dealing with
no weakling. He is dealing with them.
Their short-lived victory is sure in the
end to be fraught with more dire eonse-
= quences than the suppression Of their
iniquitous business.
Boodling of the most hagrant charac-
ter-the buying Of lawmakers with dirty
money-updoubtedly played the potential
part in defeating the anti-gambling bin.
Bribery was utilized 10 uphold vice; crime
resorted TO for the perpeuation Of evil.
Gov. Hughes in his eyentful administra-
ton has given abundant proof Of the met
tie that is IN him. He is not satisfied with
mere show Of doing his duty. but con-
tent only with the full doing OF it. He
gave splendid evidence Of this quality be-
fore election to Office In dealing with the
insurance malefactors. Now in connec-
tion With this burning issue at AL
bany, he has a double duty to per
form, the carrying out OF his purpose to
wipe out the race-track evil and the
bringing 70 book Of the bribe-givers and
brlbe-takers. who turned a righteous vic
tory into shameful defeat
OF the disgrace attached to the proceed
ing at Albany, IL is unnecessary to COM
rent. II speaks to heaven itself. Blu. It
viii cause no countrywide shock. The
Empire State is so accustomed TO disgrac-
Ing itself that surprise comes only in its
failure TO DO so. The habit is chronic. but
We venture to believe that Gov. Hughes
viii administer cure in this particular
case that viii be both wholesome and ef-
fective. Coincidentally. if some noted re-
cTults are furnished to Sing Sing or Au-
burn, it VIII be but the logical outcome of
the disgracefui episode.
Washington. the Capital of the nation
unhappily is in no position TO throw
stones at Albany. the capital Of New York.
Here the bookmaking bIacklegs are har-
bored and protected-allowed to pursue
their iniquitous business in the very
shadow Of the Capitol Washington sets
an example to Albany and the country at
large by giving itself over 20 an orgy of
public gambling twice a year The dis
graceful spectacle is now on. But we are
assured that the thing is 20 end soon and
end forever.
Il should have ended long ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Ar. Thomas E. Watson is the first rea
Presidential nominee of the season. Will,
Others are chasing delegates from one
end Of the country to the other, Mr.
Watson is enabled to sit back in hi.
rockingham on the veranda Of his beau.
tiful country home at Thomson. Ga. and
speculate upon divers and sundry topics
al the while secure in the knowledge
that he alone Of all the lot at this time
is genuine candidate, approved by 2
party Of recognized standing.
It isn't at ali probable that Mr.. Wat.
son expects to get a single electoral vote
Doubtless he can see himself now bring.
ing up the rear in great shape next No.
vember. We opine however. that he ex-
poets to get considerable fun out Of the
miz-up! Mr. Watson thinks he recognizes
amcng the assets Of both the big parties
a number OF his old political garments:
garments, too. that he never willingly
cast aside, Indeed. as Mr.. Watson sits
there at home, far from the maddine
crowds ignoble strife" we suspect he
harbOTs some mild resentment toward the
present owners Of those clothes, re-
s-ntmeut because the said clothes were
'swiped," in the parlance of the day.
and passed from his possession through
ways that were dark and tricks that were
vain
There are some features of this present
day contest for the Presidency that will
amuse many people besides Mr.. Watson.
Afr. Watson is apt 20 dig up a lot Of old
press comment adverse to the '.Pops''
OF 1896 and thereabout. and contrast It
with great deal OF orthodox political
gospel Of this day; and it's going to be
funny reading-rich. rare, and racy read
Ing. We know II, without ever having
seen the inside of the Hon. Toms large
and studiously kept scrap-5ook. The
Populist candidate is an exceedingly wise
MN; he is very annoying in argument
that IS to the fellow holding down the
anti-Watson end Of the argument. Mr.
Watson has been described as something
OF a hornet in debate. Some people dis
pute this they incline to the opinion that
he is a whole nest Of hornets.
Our idea Is that the Hon Tom viii get
more fun and fewer votes out Of the
forthcoming Presidential campaign than
any other man running We invite him
TO come to Washington and see his sue
eessfuI rival inaugurated next March.
no matter which one Of the candidates
that may be. Whichever way the cat
jumps. Mr.. Watson will doubtless hold
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Reasons for COS Reduction.

Over two months ago The Washington
Herald, commenting on the annual report
OF the Washington Gaslight Company, re-
marked that on the company's own show
ing it could reduce the price of gas with
out impaIring its dividends or It's repair or
depreciation accounts. 1t was asserted
that the gas company's report proves
that S5-eent gas would pay a 10 per cent
dividend on the company's capital stock.
and an average Of nearly per cent on its
outstanding Indebtedness" 1t was also
predicted that a "eloser inspection Of the
eompany's financial condition would show
that 50 or even 70 cent gas VIII yield a
fair profit on a reasonable capitalization. 4"
The testimony given by Prof E. w.
Bemis before the House District Commit
tee abundantly bears out the conclusion
reached by this paper on its own exami-
nation Of the gas company's report Prof.
Bemis believes that on the face of the
company's figures S5-eent gas would be
profitable. But. as he points out, these
figures may be more favorable to the
company than the facts warrant. The
-~N-4A u AOettAeAeG - lilhCA larger Ntlan II
should be in a well-managed plant. and
the outlay for legal expenses is a great
deal more than strictly necessary. It is
not incumbent on Congress, in fixing the
price of gas. to take into consideration
what the company pays out for fighting
cheaper gas. Even the interest paid on
consumers deposits. though a relatively
small item, is charged up TO operating
expenses, a trick that goes to justify the
observation made by one member OF the
committee that the company seemed to
have put in everything that would swell
the expense account Eliminating i'm
proper items Of cost, Prof Bemis was
able to reach the conclusion that the
actual cost of producing gas was nearer
50 cents than 62 cents, as claimed by the
company.
When the company's own report proves
that the demand for cheaper gas is
equitable. the District Committee ought
10 have no trouble reaching a conclusion
favorable to gas reduction.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
PLEA FOR LARGE ARMY.
One - the Bugaboos Used rs Arsu
ment for Increase.

One - the BugaboOs Used rs Arsu-
ment for Increase.
From the Boston Globe
There are doubtless many good and
sufficient reasons, quite unknown 10 the
average intelligent citizen. why the reRu-
lar army Of the United States should bs
increased 10 $4,000 men at a time when
all the world is in profoundest peace and
when the bonds that hold the nations To-
gether in brotherhood are daily CROWNS
stronger. And the average intelligent eiti-
zen VIII doubtless continue ignorant of
those reasons.
One Of them is said to have been ad.
duced at the War Department the other
day. when 1t was gravely and imures-
sively asserted that Germany could nut
10000 soldiers into New York CITY be-
fore the United States in its present con-
dition could muster 20,00O in the same
place. That possibility seems to proceed
from the assumption that the German
feet would be permitted to pass the
American fleet and fortihcations Of the
harbor unmolested, quietly land the army
at the docks without opposition. and
take possession OF the CITY Some
stronger reason than that will have 10
permeate the public mind before the
increase Of the regular army will become
very popular movement.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
New-fashioned speiIinr Bees.

From the Springfield Union.
The public school pupils Of Cleveland.
where the old-fashioned spelling bee was
adopted into the schools over a year ago.
have made such good progress in the sub
jeet Of photography that it is asserted
now they are the best spoilers in the
United States. and to prove their ability
In this line. a challenge has been issued
to the pupils of Pittsburg and Detroit TO
meet them in a spelling contest in Cleve-
land in June. in connection with the na-
tlonal education convention. In spelling
tests conducted In Cleveland last week
it was found that 20 per cent Of the L. 600
pupils who took them did not miss a
single word. and in one school rot & pupil
in the room missed a word. If Cleveland
can actually turn out q generation Of ac-
complished spoilers it may be able to
overcome prejudice against oId-fashioned
methods.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
BRYAN ON FIRST BALLOT.
No Chance 10 Defeat Him for the
Nomination at Denver.

NOmtHHft0n ut Denver
/ o. o. stealey, IN Louisville C0urleF-Journsl.
/ Notwithstanding the daily attacks OF
1 the Eastern press upon the candidacy
of Mr.. William J. Bryan, and the estab-
lishment Of the Gov. John A. Johnson
bureau In Chicago and Judge George
/ Gray bureau In Washington, the read
ers Of the Courier-Journal can rest as
sured that Mr. Bryan win be nominated
at Denver next July on the first ballot.
Those opposed to Mr.. Bryan who are
figuring on securing one-thlrd or more
Of the convention against him should
remember that no candidate for the nom
ination has ever been beaten after he
secured a majority vote in the national
convention. Even the hardest sort of
work and a mastery organization OF the
opposition cannot defeat Mr.. Bryan.
Already he can set down 155 delegates,
either instructed for him. favorable to
him, or from States that have indorsed
him in state convention. To this Is to be
added total of 502 delegates, which will
be favorable to Bryan when elected. A
total Of 657 delegates is thus shown. These
come from Alabama, Arkansas. Colorado
Georgia. Idaho, Illinois, Indiana. Iowa
Kansas. Kentucky, Maine. Michigan. Mis-
sissippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska. Ne.
vada, North Carolina. North Dakota.
Ohio, Oklahoma. Rhode Island. South Da-
kota. Texas, Utah. Vermont, Virginia
Washington West Virginia. Wisconsin
Wyoming, Arizona, District OF Columbia
Hawaii. the Philippine Islands, and New
Mexico
On the other hand there is a column
opposed TO Bryan which foots I'D 07
delegates from Delaware, Minnesota. New
Hampshire. New Jersey, New York
PENNSYLVANIA. Rhode Island. Then there
Is another column of States doubtful or
uncommitted. These furnish an unknown
quantity Of IA delegates. The chances
are five TO one, however, that he win re-
eeive two-thirds from the doubtful vote
column If not more. ALI this talk and
effort to defeat Bryan is a waste of money
and energy
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

every advantage Of a
thorough education. He
received his first in
structions in lirivate
schools in Lynchburg
and Baltimore, and
later attained the de-
gree Of master OF arts
from Washington and
Lee University, Lex
lngton. Va. He tried
ali manner Of occupa-
tions. teacher. editor.
lawyer. banker. and
business man. Lynch
burg was too slow
and the prospects Of
attaining fame too
slight. so Mr.. owen
picked up his belong
lngs and wended his
ogav Waefward eat
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
saving Grace of HumOr.

From the Outlook.
Our English literature entities us "a
claim as one Of cur national assets a
keen sense OF humor, that homely genial
quality which is to wit as the are nv
which we warm ourselves is to the fash
Of the searchlight. Now there are GER
tain symptoms IN English politics and
literature to-day which suggest that peo-
pie in our cultured classes may be losing
that sense of proportion essential To
humor, and beginning to take themselves
and their opinions too seriously.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
True Economy.

From Speech by John sharp Williams
II the Republican party wants to
eeonomize, the Democratic party will help
il. but it had better economize upon
waste and not upon investment. It had
better economize upon things that are
useless expenditures or worse than use
disqualification and things that threaten
the peace Of the country. and not econ
omize upon the internal development Of
the country and the spread of informa-
ton among the farmers OF the country.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Many a man will draw sigh of relief
over the decision OF Chicago Judge that
500 hats are not q part Of the neeessaries
Of life that a man must furnish his wife. y
says the Beaumont (Tex) Enterprise. And
this. Notwithstanding the fact that only
one man out Of every 2.794.62S ever pays
any such sum for his wifes hat.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

TIE Philadelphia Public Ledger calls
attention to the fact that DR.. Koch. the
worlds most eminent bacteriologist. wears
very bushy whiskers. despite the germ
carrying attributes Of that variety of
hirsute adornment. The good doctor is
true to the tenets OF his trade; he never
takes his own medicine.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Dlsmissed with Prejudice.

His Honor-As 7 understand H. this is a
case to recover damages for alleged con-
tusions said to have been received by
the plaintiff on the ballroom floor owned
by the defendant.
Plaintiffs Attorney-Yes, your honor
We mean 10 show that large splinter
was detached from the flooring in such a
way as TO throw the plaintiff down and
injUre him.
Was the plaintiff dancing at the timer
Yes, your honor"
What was he dancIng?"
The Merry Widow waltz, your honor"
Dismissed Call the next case"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

A cable says the Count and Countess
Szechenyi have been greatly annoyed by
curious people in Europe, mostly mere
''rubbeTnecks. however They should
thank their lucky stars they are not in
the hands Of cur practical Souvenir hunt
eTs' on this side the pond.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Some one is accused Of having stolen
S2O@oOo0 worth Of water from Chicago.
It is hard 10 estimate just how much
water that is. Inhabitants Of real wet
sections would say there isn't so much
water in the world; inhabitants Of dry
sections might consider q mere pond of
it worth that sum.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Den.t werrr Ahout carneeie.

From the New York Herald
Cosby individuals are distressingly ex-
ercised because Andrew Carnegie IS re-
ported 10 have bought an apartment house
in Chicago. Even If true, what's the use
fEssing about Il? It's a cinch he can pay
for 1t, and two cinches that he'll collect
his rent
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
THEY.

WHY don't they keep the parks little eresnesY
-, ! ca ass with keen annoyance not undue;
Why don't they keep the PARK Itls aveeners
Odd you ever stop to think that they means you n
How long will they permit this graft and steslingY
why don't they see that courts are clean and tr7,eS
way VIII they wink at crooked public deAlin9f
lDid yea efeg stop to think that they means youfl
-IEfs.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

From the indianapolis News.
Notwithstanding the large majority OF
delegates to the s. Louis convention that
are instructed for him, nobody seems to
have much curiosity about what the
policy of Tom Watson. Of Georgia, would
be in case anything should happen.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

The fact that DR.. HH isn't as rich as
some folks ought TO appeal to sthe Kaiser
just now, rather than srritate him. His
majesty is asking for d raise In salary
himself. and a feliow-feelingi should make
him wondrous kind.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
They Have TheIr Ies..,,

Chicago man and his wife encoun-
tered stranger in their apartments.
When they endeavored to chase him out
he vigorously thumped them.
Later on the judge let him go because
he claimed he was a s0mnamublist.
And now when Chlcagoans find a bur
glar in their apartments they invariably
yell Wake upp'
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

oil has been discovered on PeansyI-
vania property belonging to a church.
Just how the congregation is to profit by
the find without coming in contact with
tainted money" IS more than we can
figure out
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

The faculty Of Barnard College has re-
considered its discrimination TO expel one
OF the pupils because she told a false
hood about her age We isuspect a nGnl-
Der Of fond mamnas hads word or two
with that faculty.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

The next time Senator JEFF Davis
raises his bat" TO biff the octopus. he
should remember that bump one Helm
raised on the Senatorial head recently.
and temper the force Of his blows with
some measure OF gentieness.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Mexico is afraid we are going to grab
some OF her territory. This is hardly prob
able. We can't see just at this time what
good canal across Mexico would do US.
nor how We could afford to build it, any
bOv
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Admiral Evans IS taking sulphur baths
for his Rheumatism. The general impress
sion is that the admiral is always sur
rounded by sort Of sa:lphurousi vapor
during an attack Of that TnaIady
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

And Thomas E. Watson wasn't even at
the convention that nominated him, notes
the Greenville IS. CO News. He didn't
need to be- all the delegates were for him
when the thing was called TO order.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Economr,s the Th.nr

From the PfttsbHg Dispatch.
On the other hand, since the Kaiser
finds it difficult to live on his income he
and Mr.. Hill might get very chumnv IN
discussing the way TO effect households
economies.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

The more Miss Helen Gould thinks Of
Nine. Gould and Mr. Howard Gould, the
more she must congratulate herself that
she can still write herEelf Miss" Sho
is at least playing things safe and thai
helps some
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

From the Louisville Co,risr-Jo,rrnal.
The plan Of the Republicans Is to come
out for tariff reform. go in on tariff Pc
form, and turn down tariff reform.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

4 81 Louis man with a lO-cent package
of lunch under his arm frightened a bank
teller into precipitate flight a few DAYS
ago. Doubtless the teller imagined the
man intended forcing him to eat the
lunch
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Also to weIiman,

From the PittsBurs Dispatch.
That theory that the north pole is
shifting ought to bring comfort TO Peary.
All he has to do is to go around TO the
other side and wait for It,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
anffe So.

Some sing Of spring with zest
And yet it
Oft seems that we might best
Forget Il.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Bishop Fallows. who thinks man may
1--we % be 80 by feeding on sour milk. also
has an infallible prescription "for reunit-
ing estranged married couples" Pipe
dreams. both; but all right IL they ever
come true
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Before they give US any more talk
about licensing dynamite carriers" said
the eurbstone philosopher. they'd better
license the revolver carriers and then ar
rest every man found with a license"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

A member Of a ohurei choir in Maine
reports the discovery Of a. plot TO blow up
the church. As the conspirator was caught
at work IN the nelghborhood OF the choir.
perhaps his diaboljeal design extended no
further
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

shrill. shrieking tone Of voice" In other
words. he refuses tosstand longer for her
Scotch high bawl.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

title TO Original ownership IN much Of the
platform interviewer in the next inaus
gural address.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09
Might BE Feasible.

Look at dat purp scratching gravel {"
What Of it?"
GOSH believe 1 could take a dozen
fox-terrieTs an dig de Panama Canal"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

Why don't you dodge your alimony
like you do your taxes7"
I tried 1t once. but my wife threatened
to come back and live with me-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

a Philadelphia cat saved a sleeping
family from burning TO DEATH" says the
Baltimore Sun. This is no joke, even II
it did happen IN Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

What has passed in Congress this
year?' asks the Springfield Republican.
good deal of hot air has passed for
craftsmanship.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

From the Bostcn Herald.
Oh. for another John Hay 10 celebrate
holding the locomotive throttle wide open
and letting her rip at the pace Of seventy
miles an hourl
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

What is the greatest crime Of the
rich?' inquiries Chancellor Day. We are
not sure but that il Is furnishing Chan
cellor Day an. excuse for talking.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

That hoop-snake story is out Of its cage
again, and making its usual spring rounds.
OF course. however. the President hardly
hoped = discredit such an old friend as
thatt
The Washington herald., 1908-04-09

They tell me you have an admirably
planned basement in your new home, -
said the friend
Yes" replied the literary light: qps
one OF the six best cellars on the street -