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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Copyrighted. 1908. b

Iou may come H. called Ethel,
eying approvingly the tall, well pro-
portioned figure in the doorway. I'm
hiding" she explained as Chisholm
came forward. I'm hiding from
man"
Remarkable was Chisholm's quiet
comment IS he dropped into Il chair
opposite the settee On which Miss
Sprague sat. Il have cone here to
hide from woman-a woman | never
met"
Ethel clapped her hands. Wouldn't
it be funny if it happened that you
were running away from me and l
We're running away from you and We
both should be hiding here together
from each other?'
''More than likely we are the vic
tins OF Mrs. Bayard's well intentioned
efforts asserted Chisholm. 1T is odd
! that after lodging Mrs. Bayard we
should find ourselves in the same re-
| treat with the common aim of avoid
| ing each other"
eff you should tell me your name"
suggested Ethel. I'VE could find out if
| we really are the only two victims Of
| Mrs. Bayard's matchmaking craze"
| "And rob the situation of its piquan-
| cyl objected Chisholm. NO, Miss
Miss-er-Miss Dimples. 1 think we
| will enjoy a chat far more, because we
are not absolutely certain that pres
emily we will emerge from our retreat
only to be pounccd upon by the ener-
getic Mrs. Bayard, thereupon to be in
trcduced to each other while the world
our little world-looks on and smiles
its commiseration."
Mrs. Bayard means WELL" declared
Ethel, but it is dreadful the way she
gees around introducing people with a
look that says, Now l have introduced
you young people l shall expect you TO
be married Immediately, because you
are perfectly suited to each other
Every one finds such amusement In
Mrs Bayard's matchmaking that her
victims are marked persons, so they
come TO hate each other"
IF she We're content with mere hints
it would not be so bad continued
Chisholm comfortably, but she had
; me over here this morning to tell me
that tonight 1 should meet my fate"
. "And she wrote me-" explained
Ethel. ut seems that she has three
sets of victims here tonight. so as
soon as 1 came l made straight fol
this Irritation nook. Mrs. Bayard be
lieves in Irritation booths to further
) her amiable ends, and it seemed {
; clever bit of satire to take refuge IL
4 one of her matrimonial traps"
3 II felt much the same way" assent
cd Chisholm. "Of course some time
In the course of the evening / shall
have to Undergo the ordeal. but an
trying to defer her Introduction unit
the last moment.
"This is the first time that l eve
/. have. been warned that l must marry
whether or no, and-well, / don't sur
pose that 1t would sound right to 81.
that am bashful, but don't seer
to fancy the idea"
a (Which is ungrateful when Mrs
= Bayard goes to such trouble on on
q account" reminded Ethel "She give
three or four balls year just to .brin
people together. as she expresses it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

ster in short trousers" rem:r:scel
Chisholm. that one day my father
mixed pail Of whitewa3h. placed q
brush beside it and gave ne Strict or.
ders not 70 wfitewash the chicken
ceops because | did not have the
requisite skill Then he went down
town, ard / took chances on 4 thrash
ing TO prove that l could do it"
: I'VE always want to do the forbid
den things" assented Ethel. Il sup
pose we inherit the trait from our first
parents"
Its human nature" agreed CHS
holm. snow, if Mrs. Bayard had said.
Above all things. keep away from
Miss-er-Dihples' l should, have
hunted UP the Introduction the very
first thing instead of running OF to
hide
And then you make my acquaint-
ance the very first thing, just the
same"
But we are not certain, you know"
pleaded Chisholm eagerly. You said
yourself that there were four other
victims"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Has No Connection with Company.
CHARGED With Murder.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 1S.-A for
NAL complaint charging j. w. Wilson
with the murder of Harry ]. Boas, the
young electrician poisoned by strych-
nine sent through the mails was is
sued yesterday upon the application
of Martin Boas, the dead mans brother.
Wilson was yesterday charged with
murder by the coroner's jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
LIBEL IS CHARGED
Employees Of Hearst's New York Paper
Arrested at Instance of
Rockefeller
OvERSUMMIT PEONAGE STORY
John D., Jr., Claims He Not Only Has
No Connection with Company, But
Has Not Been in Chicago.

New York, Dec. 1S.-On a charge of
criminal libel, made by John D. Rookie
felier, Jr, S. S. Carvalho, president of
the Star company, publishers of Will
liam r. Hearst's New York American,
was arrested yesterday and arraigned
in police court before Magistrate Finn
At the solicitation of the attorney for
Hearst's publication, Carvalho was
parOled in the custody of his lawyer
until Dec. 26, for examination.
Rockefeller's complaint says that an
article published in the New York
American Dec. II, under the. Chicago
date of Dec. 16, with the headline
y. d. Rockefeller, Jr, Originated Pc
onage in Stockade. it is Said" tended
and credit and to make him appear
ridiculous.
story Now Under Investigation.
Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The story of the
alleged peonage system at stockade
at Summit, 30 miles from Chicago is
under investigation by the district at
torney. Those who brought the charges
declare that the stockade surrounding
the plant is 80 feet high, that workers
are practically kept prisoners there,
that they were kept in debt to their
employers, and that some of them es-
capped to tell their story only by dig
ging tunnel under the stockade. The
officials of the plant deny the charges,
declaring it to be the result of spite
work. They assert they have taken
only such precautions as will protect
them against labor troubles and
against strangers entering their prem
Uses without authority. A number OF
witnesses against the plant conferred
with the district attorney today and
it is expected action that might be
taken will be announced within few
days.
Has No Connection With Company.
New York, Dec. IS. - Rockefeller
said last night:
Il not only have no connection what
ever with the company in question
but until read the article this morn
ing l was not aware such. a company
existed. The article states l went t
Chicago a few months ago and talked
of the system of peonage complained
, Of Now, as matter of fact, I have
not been in Chicago since the death O
President Harper of the University o
! Chicago, year ago last January"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Now that Bill Taft and Charles Taft
have been ta ken care of what is to be
done with Bother Harry? Surely he
is not to be left out in the cold. 1t
might create family jealousy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Up to the present there has been no
intimation that the present administra-
ton expects to appoint the late Rich
ard Yates to any responsible position
in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Quincy Herald: The religious fana-
tic who proclaims himself John, the
Baptist. had better be careful or some
of these modern Salomes will get his
head for keeps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
A Dangerous Operation

Is the removal df the appendix by a
surgeon. No one who takes DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected to this
frightful ordeal. They work so quietly
you don't feel them. They cure con
stipation, headache. biliousness and
malaria. 25c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

If President Roosevelt really knew
how hard the American people are try
ing to forget him, he might keep quiet
that is if he cares anything for the
American people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Before Mr.. Roosevelt departs for
Africa, the Ananias club ought to meet
and elect its founder president--and
present him with his credentials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Hon. Philander C. Knox ought to
make an exceedingly creditable secre
tary of state, if experience and tenn
permanent count
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Ali Looked Alike.

eve are going to have a high old
time tonight"
"What's the occasionf"
Celebration of the kings birthday
"What king?'
"Blamed if l know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

1t looks rs if the American congress
was about to follow the example of
the German reichstag, and curb the
emperor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

AS a general rule we are conceited
only over those things that we can't
do and those qualities of which we
possess little.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

The Pullman company admits it pays
It's porters TIE munificient salary of $25
per month-and relies upon the public
to make up the difference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Russia may be about to borrow
1925 100000 but there are some men
In this country who will not De asked
to extend any courtesy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Being of two minds is an unfortunate
condition, as neither of them Is apt to
amount to hill of beans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

The chief asset that will be con-
tanned in President Roosevelt's repu-
tation after he retires will be that of
a common scold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

There are knockers enough abroad
material into shape, so be game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Bored.
One Line Slow.

SIS business picking up any?"
eyes. in some lines. But they are
not ordering as many water wagons az
usual for those states that have gSne
prohibition"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Unless a woman has faith in he.
husbands judgment she may be i'm
peached for disloyalty to herself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

John l.. Sullivan says that matri-
mony is hell Mrs Sullivan will doubt
less corroborate the statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Hulnor ane Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Sometimes our friends seem to work
overtime to say mean things to us, but
maybe We have it coming to US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

After all it is not too late to do your
Christmas shopping early if you hurry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

We should not be afraid to try to do
right. Most of US do not succeed
enough TO hurt, anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

It is easier for some people to work
good thing to finish than 1t is to
put q good finish to their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

The mad rush for wealth is to be
censured principally because in so
many cases it is SO signally unsuccess-
full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Something of a
Trinnar

Something of a
Tripper.
"Great dance I
just had"
Il thought you
said you could
trip the light fan
tastic."
Didn't you see
me?"
eyes, but 1 only
saw you tripping
the ladies'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue, Rock Island, III. lEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
mattor1 -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Wondered.

The oyster never says a word,
Nor does it sing tra-la.
Said wondering little Willie, Are
There lady oysters, pa?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18
Christmas Suggestions.


Purchase for the lady next door q
whole pound of butter and a package
of tea. She may take the hint.
If you happen to see the earth lying
around on one of the bargain counters
it would make a lovely present feS
your husband.
Don't buy anything you cannot hope
to pay for unless you find a particular
-ly complacent storekeeper.
Buy your wife handsome pair o.
winter trousers. You know, she al
ways did like to see you well dressed.
Don't buy a drum for your enemy's
boy. A foghorn makes more noise
and is not so easily broken.
Don't get excited. The stores are
open the night before until midnight.
Bored.
"Some men know it all"
81 don't mind that"
"Don't you?"
"No.i tits when they want to MAKE
me know 1t all that 1 kick"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

Merchants declare there isn't much
of a scramble for So cent eggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

There are people who manage to get
front seat at everything worth
while and still impress the average
person as being modest, retiring and
the opposite of self assertive and self
seeking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

We all have
our S h a re o f
trouble and I'M
doubtedly are de-
Gently resigned,
but what some
of us object to
is Ii a V in G the
S h are of our
friends too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-18

CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
BLAME AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
Practical Annexation of Slice of
Bulgaria Worries Powers

LONDON, Oct. 6.-The second and
eliminating step in the Austro- Bull
garian program for the aggrandize-
ment of themselves at the expense of
the status established by the treaty of
Berlin. was consummated tonight, when
Emperor Francis Joseph formally pro-
claimed the practical annexation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina to the dual
monarchy.
The present situation is as follows:
Turkey calls upon the powers to pre-
serve to her what they guaranteed by
that treaty.
Austria and Bulgaria strongly de-
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
PRESIDENT WILL
DIRECT CAMP PAIGN
Orders Republican Managers to
Report to Him and Re-
ceiye Instructions
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Republicans
are greatly encouraged by the action
of the president in taking active direc-
tion of the campaign. They know now
that the grand tactics will be devel-
oped by a master hand. The greatest
danger to Taft has been the misman-
agement and pefficiency of the cam
paign managers. Conditions have
arisen which are entirely beyond the
limited ability of Chairman Hitchcock
and Treasurer Sheldon to cope with.
Bryan has handled his campaign with
wonderful skill, and has enjoyed the
advantage of being himself remark
able campaigner. He has directed the
big game on his side while remaining
on the stump. This Taft has not been
able to do, as Taft makes no pretense
of being political general and speech
making has been all he could attend
to- and this, also. is new to him. So
the campaign on the republican side
has been left to inexperienced men,
who were no match for Bryan.
President Roosevelt has put a stop
to this by ordering the campaign man
ayers to report directly to him and re-
ceive his instructions. He sent for
Treasurer Sheldon and Sheldon made a
full report today of the state of the
finances and the plans laid for raising
funds. He left this afternoon for New
York, happy and confident, evidently
having obtained a full supply of ginger
and enthusiasm from the wizard of the
White House. In few days Chair
man Hitchcock also will come and
make his report and take directions
The national headquarters may then
make a showing.
Urgent letters are received at the
White House advising the president to
take the stump at once. He is taking
his own counsel as to the time and
place for speaking 1t Is now under
stood that he is anxious to get the
machinery Of the national committee
into effective operation before he goes
on the stump. This task will consume
some days, possibly until October Is.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07

B.
Mississippi commercial yesterday The left
is Hoffman
the The photos President Case
personal of President Murer photo
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
Irnpertinent Question No. II
What Would You Do if You Had Million?

For the most original witest this queson-the
bnefer the beter-Ihe Call will pay FIVE DOLLARS.
For the next FIVE answers The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAR EACH Prize winning will be printed next
Wednesday and checks mailed the winners once Make
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POSTAL
CARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
70 Is
o NorthGr St. ckton
surprise-one time get it in the hand the
the neck
E st,
That which % him who hath.
Jr Hayward
The bread and butter of the brainless
l. Barry.T ST.
The refuge of the also
NJ B
An of the stupid.
o n st,
You've never played cigar machine. else you'd know
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
President Roosevelt Would
Prevent Balkan War
American Diplomats Watch Situation and at
Crisis Arbitration Will Be Offered
Special Dispatch to The Call

Oct 6Aecan diplomatic agents in all European
capitals will Balkan
psychological President that arbitration
better than and he which
be carried on.
The mnests
ambassador
will his
the chief
backing disruption o ne treat of Berlin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Pertinent questions for Hearst Page 6
thirty cent proposition. Page 6
Spring Valley uncovers. Page 8
Two versatile statesmen. Page q
POLITICS
Taft is given an enthusiastic welcome in St
Louis. Pages
San Francisco republicans plan lively cam
paign, beginning Monday. Page
President Roosevelt assumes direction of the
republican presidential campaign. Page 1
Editor OF oklahoma paper invites Bryan
TO become convinced OF Haskelrs unworthi-
ness Page a
Bryan says he has outlived attacks and that
democratic policies mean prosperity. Page 8
Machine aims to hurt clean judicial ticket by
reporting irregulsrity already overcome. Page
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS
Trans Mississippi commercial congress opens
in Dreamland rink. Page
Forestry policy may be criticised in session
Of Trans-Mississippi congress. Page 1
Better railroad service demanded by delegates
from middle west Page a
Delegaes to Trans Mississippi congress listen
to local speakers. Page
Ike T. Pryor OF Texas agrees to yield place
to Thomas F. Walsh. Page 2
GRAFT
John ". Kelly gives details of plot to secure
him as Ruef juror. Page s
Ruef jury box is temporarily nlIed, subject to
peremptory challenges. PAGE 1o
CITY
Grand Jurors investigate ss7,5T2 that mysteri-
ously disappeared Page
Auditor Rosters report shows total OF S1o-
$50. $50 as city's revenue for fiscal year ending
June 80. Page
President Wheeler proposes plan for city to
board out its hospital cases. Page 1e
Mrs. Richardson viii contest VIII OF hus-
band. Page 10
Health aud works boards war over RAT
traps. Page
wife driven from home gets divorce and book
keeper is ordered 70 pay alimony. Page 1e
Husband shoots wife three times ana turns gun
on self with fatal eject. Page 16
California club names delegates to annual con
vention OF federated clubs Page
Teachers will fight two proposed amend
ments. Page
Master and mate Of i'll fated Star of Bengal
file charges against tug captains. Page 10
European immigration will come direct to this
city. Page
St Peters choir tcdality to have benefit en-
tertainment. Page 1e
SUBURBAN
Alameda county board Of supervisors com.
PEELED 70 abdicate power to grand jury and dis
trict attorney Page
Rider gets away with motor cycle after invi-
tation test its speed. Page 4
Prominent educators will attend farmers IN
stitute- Page 4
Southern Pacific wants franchise for freight
line in Clement avenue. Alameda. Page
Trial Of Cashier Kane, charged with enbezzle-
ment. has begun. Page
Judge Ogden testihes at trial OF Mrs. Isabella
Martin for dynamiting house. Page
/ stanford university Y. NJ. G. A. association
will have smoker. Page 4
Woman student at Stanford falls in love with
catalogue picture. Page 4
COAST
ford and confer degrees. Page
Two days battle at Camp Atascadero expected
/ 10 begin Friday. Page
Delegates TO labor federation oppose navy yard
rules against activity in politics. Page
Sacramento jury convicts manager Of West
ern Meat company Of violating antitrust
law. Page o
! FOREIGN
American diplomatic agents in European cap
itals will watch Balkan crisis and at critical
moment President Roosevelt will suggest arbi-
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
IMMIGRATION WILL
COME DIRECT HERE
William R. Wheeler Says Ships
Will Make This Port When
Canal Is Finished

That the completion of the Panama
canal will be fraught with far more i'm
orally understood was indicated yester-
day by William r. Wheeler, assistant
secretary of commerce and labor, when
he stated that he had assurances from
the North German Lloyd and the Ham
burg American steamship companies
that they would at that time operate
lines of boats direct from European
ports to San Francisco. In this way a
large part of the tide of immigration
that now pours into New York will
reach the United States by way of San
Francisco.
Wheeler made a special study OF the
immigration question for the United
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
Trans Mississippi Assembly
Holds First Session of Nine
teenth Annual Convention
President Roosevelt Sends Mes
sage Teeming With Optimism
for Future of 0Ccident
Great Trade Development to
Follow Opening of Panama
Canal Is Pointed Out
Important Addresses of Noted
Men Feature Big Gathering
in Dreamland Rink

Pervaded with the easy
confidence of the west,
and with some of the west
ern informality, the nine
teenth annual Trans Mis-
sissippi commercial con-
gress convened yesterday
morning for it's first days
session in Dreamland rink.
Three important features marked
the initial days work and started
the delegates enthusiasm for the
unselhish, patriotic labor that
lays before them. They were adj
dressed at length by the personal
and official representative of
President Theodore Roosevelt,
William r. Wheeler of San Fran
cisco, assistant secretary of COM
merce and labor. From him the con-
course heard of the administrations
assured interest in the west and learned
of the vast possibilities for occidental
development that will come with the
opening of the Panama canal to the
ships of the Atlantic, and of the new
peoples that Will be brought to our
shores to be made into Americans.
From the address Of the president Of
the congress. ]. B. Case of Abilene.
Kan, the delegates heard their work
outlined and knew that the keynote OF
the gathering would be the transpor-
tation question.
John j. Barrett. director of the inter-
national bureau of Latin American
republics, stimulated the convention
with his pictures of the trade possibiI-
tiles OF the United States with the
other nations of the American conti-
nent.
NOTED MEN WELCOMED
In the morning the amenities OF hos
pitality were extended by Governor
James N Gillett, Mayor Edward r.
Taylor. Arthur r. Briggs president OF
the state board of trade and temporary
chairman of the congress; Senator
George c. Perkins. Congressman Julius
Kahn and c. c. Moore. president of the
San Francisco chamber of commerce.
These remarks were responded to by
the visitors. particularly apt and sym-
pathetic being the brief remarks of
Senator Ed +. Harris OF Galveston.
Tex. who spoke as a survivor of the
Galveston disaster, praising the won
derful recuperative power of San Fran
cisco. All of the visiting speakers
eulogized San Francisco for its won
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07

clare their determination to keep what
they have taken.
servia. is protesting belligerently
against being hemmed In more strongly
against having the Servians in Bosnia
absorbed into the Austro-H Hungarian
nationality.
Berlin treaty are discussing the hold
ing of an international conference TO
consider this most delicate of prob
lens.
Turkeys unexpected policy of re-
straint minimizes the possibilities of
war, which now is considered out of
the question.
The English papers unite in praising
Turkeys moderation and in denouncing 2
Austria The Standard, in a typical
utterance, says:
I'VE are sorry for the aged emperor
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-07
Work of Transportation
Gathering
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY-clesr; west wind; maximum
temperature. 50; minimum, IS.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; moderately
warm in the morning. cooler at night; light
north wind, changing to west Page la