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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
TEMPERATURE WARM IN
NORTH; COOL IN SOUTH
General Average for Illinois Two De-
grees Above Norma!-Rain un-
evenly Distributed.
bnlletin SUMMARY fOr

The weather, bulletin summary for
the week ending April 10, follows:
The mean temperature ranged from
six above the normal in the northeast
portion to one below the normal in
the extreme south. The average tenn
perature for the state was nearly two
above the seasonal average. The daily
temperature extremes We're % and 10.
Light to heavy frosts occurred on the
9th. The season is considerably adj.
vanced as compared with the CORE
spending period last year.
The average precipitation was above
the normal. but it was very unevenly
distributed. lnN the south the rainfall
was very heavy, and the weekly totals
in portions of the central and the nor
thern districts were. in many instances
excessive. The~soil is generally wet,
and is sodden in some places.
The percentage of bright sunshine
was about so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
''Polly's Joke. BY Philip Kean.
(Copyrghted. 1905 by the Associated Literary Press

Having packed everything into a suit
case that could be crowded therein.
Mrs. Merriman said, Il am ready"
with the air OF one being led To the
stake.
Her husband. watching her gloomily
from the top of q trunk. said politely.
AT least You will wait until the show
er is over:''
NO" said his wife. with decision; 81
wish To go at once"
But began the gentleman on the
trunk. rr
AT once" Mrs. Merriman reiterated.
and her husbands gloom relaxed sud
denly into a smile. ~
'Oh. Polly he said. You look SO
funny when YOU try To lie, stately"
She gasped.
"Will you kindly order my cab!'
Merriman slid down from the trunk.
I'm do anything, he said miserably.
Sif You will only tell me why you are
going"
Rut Mrs \farriuntt bau nicla1 M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Chandler to TilInan.

Former Senator William e. Chand-
Ter of New Hampshire, an old-time re-
publican. is a personal friend of Sen
ator Tillman gof South Carolina. The
latter has been seriously iii at his
home. Recently Chandler wrote him
the following letter:
My Dear Beloved: The papers say
you are staying in bed. Good. Stay
there II you knew how many pluto
Gratis that fact pleases you would Are-
alize that in no other way can you
cause SO much happiness to humans.
They may not be of the class of bipeds
whom you live to please and praise,
but God works in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform. There is
time for amnesty toward all criminals.
II you were here You might disturb
Mr. Taft's plan to get nominated
]. All pending prosecutions of trusts
to be kept on the docket until the dis.
trict attorneys report that they can
see no evidence, and then, dismissed.
q. A statute OF limitations-vers
new prosecutions after one year---not
before.
3. The labor unions to boycott every.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Notice, to Contractors.

Sealed proposals viii be received
by the head clerk, c. w. Halves, of
Modern Woodmen building, until
April 16, 1880 p. m, for the above
work according TO the conditions here
iii set forth and fully specified for the
plumbing and heating of the publica-
lion building of the NJ. w. of A. Pro.
posals to be considered must be ac-
companied by certified check for 5
per cent of the amount of the bid
which will be forfeited in case the
successful bidder refused to enter con.
tract for the proper execution of the
work comprehended in his proposal
and, or refuse to give an approved
bond to the amount OF GO per cent oil
the contract price for the faithful per.
Torrance OF said contract, provided
however the owner has given the sue
cessful bidder notice in writing thai
his bid is accepted and allows 10 days
hereafter for the filing of the bond as
aforesaid mentioned. The society re
serves the right to reject any or all
bids and the certified checks will be
returned to all unsuccessful bidders
Bidders will make a deposit Of $1t
for safe return of plans and specifica
|tions which are TO be obtained oi
George p Staudnhar; Hurst building
city. All proposals to be addressed
Proposal for heating and plumbing. !
MAJOR G. w. HAYES, Head Clerk,
Modern Woodmen OF America. Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

,ody at will, and no injunctions to be
Issued.
4. The Sherman law to be so modified
hat trusts shall be deemed reasonable
and sacred until court at the end Of
lawsuit shall say they are unreason-
able.
5. The railroads may make pooling
contracts ad lib.. divide traffic and pro-
aeeds and agree not to compete with
leach other
The pmtocrats and proletariat all for
Taft! If You We're to get out of bed
you might expose this plan and defeat
Mr. Bryan Stay in bed and Bryan
will win. You know | have often told
you yon were a great help to the re-
publican party by your talk. Now you
will help it by keeping quiet CD See!
While you are away | shall urge Mr..
Burrows to get through Q publicity bill
and take the credit away from you.
Do not be worried. Sleep. walk in the
garden, and see the glories of the flow
ers. Wis medicatrix naturae. Be a
idi pici a5ebh anu nv a Seo'e'ii"i 90
longer. Faithfully yours, etc.
In reply, Tillman says he will stay in
bed, but no longer than he is Obliged
to. When his health permits. he win
go abroad: not to study. but for rest
and recreation. He will return in No
vember and go on the stump. OF the
outcome Of the election he says:
Taft, if nominated. will be beaten by
Bryan But if Taft is beaten by a
stampede in the convention to Roose-
welt. the Lord only knows who will be
elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
An Aching Void.

When AIril comes with smiling sky
And fragrant breath of growing things
You feel with half a smothered sigh
The yearning thatJhe season brings.
For Satisfaction full. complete,
To charge 10 sweet content the sigh
You only need with joy TO eat
A piece of mothers pieplant pie.
When life seems lstless. half asleep
And nothing pleases of Your ilk
Don't pause and in your weakness weep,
But take a swig of buttermilS,
Or If perchance you restless grow
And thinli in vain of changing scenes
Just give your appetite a show
And try Il dish of pork and greens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Presidential Politics. = G.

The latest democratic state conven-
lion to take action regarding presiden-
tial politics is that of Iowa. This con-
vention instructed the national dele
gates TO support Bryan's nomination,
and began reforming the state commit
tee in the direction of placing it under
the control OF democratic democrats
The state. convention of Indiana in
structed the Indiana delegates for
BRYAN. The present definite situation
with reference to Bryan's strength at
the national convention is as follows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
A Tender Spot.

''Your ma didn't have those things
when she Nas your age, and | guess
you can get along without Them ex-
claimed the distracted father to his
daughter, Who had just asked him to
buy out millinery store or something
like that.
Ne" replied the amlable daughter.
"She didn't have such kind and in.
dulgent father as ! am blessed with.
I've heard you say yourself that the
SINNERS were all tightwads.''
1t is.useless 10 add that the daughter
got what she wanted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Rock Island Hardware Co.

But. OF courlt. lothin;s had happens.
And then he hung up the receiver.
But he could moi quiet his own fears
Polly had never been so late Perhaps
the cabman wasn't trustworthy Per
haps-oh, there were 50 many dreadful
possibilities.
lie stumbled upstairs To get his
street coat. He would 90 out into the
night and look for her; he would
hunt up that cabnan: he-and then he
stopped dead still OH TIE threshold Of
the pink and white room, for there in
TIE big chair, with her shining hair
falling all about her. with the gold
embroidered slippers peeping from be
meath the folds of the friily dressing
gown. was Polly. fast asleep!
And pinned to the top of her chair
was a placard on which In big letters
was wriRen:
April Fool"
As ne gasped in astonishment Polly
opened her eyes.
april fool" she smiled sleepily.
''How did YOU get in:" he demanded
as he meand stood over her.
Il had the cabnau drive me for four
blocks. and then lie drove me back.
and | slipped through the dining room
window. ! left Ii open Oh purpose.
had expected to run right In and con-
fess that | was fooling. but when |
came UP and found the trunk open l
thought rd-stay here and let You won
der bit And then went to sleep
t.y a ~. oil
'Oh, Polly her husband reproachei
her. -how could you-how could you
joke on such Il serious subject:"
Il wanted to see how you would
act" Polly told him. IF you thought
was going TO leave YOU
| But His voice was very stern
Il wanted TO get even" Polly sat up
and talked fast. You remember last
year Bob. You came home and told
me the bank had failed and that you
had lost your money. You wanted 10
see IL could love you IL you We're
poor, and then you told me it was an
April fool
I Merrlman looked crestfallen. Il for
got that" he said. but
"And what is sauce for the goose is
sauce for the gander' said his wife
serenely.
Yes. it is" Merriman admitted man.
fully as he drew his wife into his arms.
hut think we'd better let such jokes
alone in future. sweetheart. 1t hurts
too much. you know
Polly put up her lips to be kissed.
'Yes: 1t does" she whispered. Il came
near giving I'm when you looked So
misera BILE.
..oh. Polly. how could you:' He was
holding her. close. Aud Polly. repent
liant and beautiful. confessed in his ear:
ut was because was a little April
fool, Bob.ssWe are both a pair Of April
fools"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Humor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
A COMING EVENT.

Another certaia
6N Sign of spring
N-here where all can see. :.
The man who runs
Mar read. indeed:
He need not climb a tree;
A snrer sign
Than dry reports
Sent out by weather men
OR by the flying
Or the birds,
Who may fly back again.
The flaming posters
On the boards
And hanging in the store
Proclaim the three
Ring circus will
Be In our midst once more.
The circus Will
Be back again,
Enlarged in every way.
With all its glitter.
Clint and blare, !.
So don't forget the day.
With wonders new :
From every land
Beneath the shining sun
And with a bunch
or awkward clowns
To show us old time fun.
With elephants
And grizzly bears
Performing in one ring.
According to the
Bills that are
A certain sign of spring.
With all its splendors.
Gorgeous. great.
It's acreaSeS OF tents,
So don't forget
To get job
And earn that fifty cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

OPENED HEX E1 ES.
tile SUIT case. the weight of which
made her sag dreadfully to one side.
Let me carry that" her husband in
sisted. Its too heavy for you
But she chung to it desperately.
Il might as well begin to bear my
burdens alone" she said, .'for l shall
have to do it hereafter"
..Oh. piffie.' said Merriman and then
begged pardon, like a gentleman. Il
know how you hate slang, Polly" he
said. Il should not forget"
eIt is rather late" his wife reminded
him, ITO be consolidate of my feel
ings."
..Oh, pif'- her husband began, and
then he stopped. '.I'll telephone for the
cab ait once
When he had gone Mrs. Merriman
sat down on the suit case and sighed.
The severity died out OF her counte-
nance and was succeeded by a sweet
seriousness. ooh. dearr' she murmur-
ed.
When Merriman came up to an
nounce the cab. however. she was
standing IT the window looking out.
1T IS rdining very hard" Merriman
said. Il wish it might Induce YOU
She turned around with upiifted
hand. Not another moment she
said, "wilf stay in this house,.
Merriman crossed the room quickly
..Polly. !" he demanded sternly, "what
is the meaning of this. When lief
for the Office this morning you were
the same sweet wife have always
Misunderstanding was the same.
come home tonight to find your trunks
packed and you dressed aud ready Il
leave me forever
! His VOICE broke. and for . momen1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Secretary Taft predicts a gigantic
struggle of labor and capital com
ing which may be true if the. re-
publican politicians continue to con-
troll legislation. But with the demo
Gratis in power and with fair dealing
tc both these greet interests there
should be no strife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The bureau of insular affairs is
struggling with the question whether
turtle is, a reptile or an animal, but
the customs officials should be able
10 settle II under the same rule by
which they decided that frog legs are
dressed chickens. The tariff certainly
is Scientific
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
WIFE AND SISTERS WITNESS
Five Women See Two Chicago Men
Drowned in Lake Michigan.

Il wholesale liquor dealer. and Arthur
Frued, his cousin, were drowned in
the lake early today when small boat
they We're rowing capsized The acct
dent was Witnessed by Sachsel's wife
and Frued's -four sisters who were
watching the boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The peculiar shape of the
Universal" kneading rod en-
ables the air to be worked into
the dough. making it lighter
than would be possible by
hand. The dough does not
stick 10 the sides of the
machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Wherever conventions are held rep
resentative of the rank and file the in
structiOns are for the greatest of all
living democrats-W. J. Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
ROSY Outlook.

"His wife is learning the milliner's
trade
Fine. He can live in luxurious ease
the rest of his life"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Generally.

why do You women talk so fastg
'.To keep from being stupid. We don't
like to be stupid
WHY
ST is SO mannish. don't you know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Quincy Herald: Adams county dem
ocrats are for William j. Bryan. now
and forever, one and inseparable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The plan of the republicans is to
come out for tariff reform. go in for
tariff reform and turn down tariff re-
form.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The up-to-date women avoid cosmet-
les. drugs and powders. They are ex-
tremely harmful to the skin. while
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea makes
it clear and beautiful IS cents. tea
or tablets. Harper House pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

All things come TO him who waits,
hui wouldn't he get them more quick
~ if he went after them?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The'reason why women don't try to
understand things is because they
don't want to lose their interest nor
their quality of being interesting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The public debt of tie United
States increased s9299,591 during
March. More bonds Issue imminent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

A Greater Rock Island should be the
first aim of all good citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Nothina Naushtx For Him.

Il hear yonr husband is mentioned
Tor vice president
''Impossil''e He is 4 charter mem
Der of the Antiyice society,""
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The hands do not touch the
dough. On bakeng day you
only have one thing to wash
the pail, itself. No pans or
1boards. no crooks or fingers.
Everythink is tidy. and the
bread as good as can be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Qna Handicap.

Getting your Saturdays off now?"
..Yes. and Wednesdays"
Say. that must be Il swell job"
at has only one drawbacks"
whats that?"
There is no salary connected with
It,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
THE ARGUS.

published Daily and weekly at 1924
second avenue. Rock Island. H. rEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

After one or two trials yoa
can get the dough just stiff
enough to turn easily, and yet
come out nicely when ready
for the baking pans. In no
other way can bread be made
so quickly and easily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

BY THE ). W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

No man plays
the fool oftener
than a fool plays
many a man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

: TERMs--Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year in advance
All communications OF. argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No snch articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
L~s3s NuEbsHINfNe
ESI t7kzpEsll SssaE eoyNsG
Wednesday, April IS, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Some liars. are artists, but not all
artists are liars.
Some men seem to want home 20
that they will have some place to stay
sway from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Getting their fortune told Is simply Z
yicarious way some people have Of
gambling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

The reason most Of US are poor IL
because q select few have such m
easy way OF getting money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Country Districts.

w. G.. MAUCk ER, Chairman.
G.. w Henry Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Some men are
born wise and
are born
handsome.
w hen Injuries
become necessl :
ii e s, necessities
often become a
terrible problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

.oh. Polly. how could you:" He was
holding her. close. And Polly. repent
ant and beautiful. confessed in his ear:
ut was because I was little April
fool, Bob.ssNe are both a pair Of April
fools /"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-12
THIRrY-THIRp ASSEMBLY D1srR1cr

The First Election District is bounded by sn1 ,.h,
One Hundred and and tG st5s :r. Mr
iese Eas one HTndrsd and Forty-eghth
PARK avena s' one Hundred and Fry'1th street
t one one Hundrsa ana Fy-nrst street Merose
East One Hundred and .tt Third avenuS.
East One Hundred and Fortyeighth ana Court
The Third Election District bounded b, and ,t,,
avenue. East one Hundred and FortysFst5 s.. AIMS
and Is SSqn sr By and within
Hundred orynnth street and third East One
Eitth Election District is bounded by and within
s ae6 and si & street avenue obbn,
sixth Election District bounded By and Within
ninth street and Rbb East One Hundred Fort
East one Hnn5reG sn5 District Is bounded and within
; East one Hundred and Forty-nintb So, ave.
The Eighth Election District Is bounded b
dred and respect avenue and East One Hun
East one Huhdrd and 8s Fit; is eoundd and within
CaTIg, East one Hundred Fify-sfTtb s.enester
1-,sf ne o de1lh Election District Is bounded Nv
East ono HInd-sd u street EagIa sya
avenue 0ne hundred and Ffysixh street ana aTs
one aanS dGtn and R5st FIR i, and with
oyTnue avenue snd s. street cauldeI
East one Hh5 Ect s0 District bounded BY and with,
and sf;4d Brook One Hun
The, TIE Thirteenth Election District if 70 avenue
%.i2o. Eas Hundred ana ana FFftsh
sYe East One Hundred FYfty-sItS By and
CourtIandt Une Hundred and Fifty frst 6aeross
g., me Fe FIFTEENTH Election District Is bo,,nd.- =,
SoIf East One Hundred and Fortvne Courtlandt
within East one HaH sdfo9 s DstFI ; bounded by and
Morris avenue one Hundred and Fify-second srs
within East one EsTt9n District bounded by an,
avenue East One Hundred and sixtysas.s street Morris
Stree and nI aVenue East One Hundred ana 6eth
within East One Hundred and FTS Is bounded by
and MoTTis East One Hundred and FTftvg Court
, me Nineteenth Election District =, ho,...
within East One Hundred and sirtis. bounded by
Avenue East One Hundred and Fitfvet CourtlandL
, !he twentieth Election District f. no,,,z. -
%shin East One Hundred and sixyrst pounded By and
Jandt avan,Ss Hndred and FIfty-sixth stree,
ST. axenue' East one Hundred and SIxtiA5b Sout
within East One Hundred and Fyr, pounded by and
dnr1 avenue East One Hundred and FJs an street
The Tweaty-second Election District Z, ho-
aysn Cne hundred and F1fty-ninth sfrsa. Oy and
Ielros one Hundred and FIry-seventh str.at n5a
The Twenty-third Election District ., -.
W,r last one Hundred and Fifty-ninth strs., nrd
The Twenty fourth Election District T. ho,,,..
@ East one Hundred and SIxty-fotrth sres " an9
avenue. East One Hundred ana street Eagle
avenue and Washington averue ' eish'n street. Third
The Twenty-hfh Election Dfst-,o. g..
within Brook avenue Washington avenue. Fac oy and
drT r. ana sIx.y-nrSt street and Park avenue nun
within East One Hundred and sixty arr 49,. oy ara
i1ston ot ono hundred and sixtyfourth street WASH
L%enty-seventh Election District is bound.a h
ROAD caldwell nred r and street Boston
n street, IN ru avenue and Franklin avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-12
TWENTY EIGHTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.

oP P u6 ns9 and D b STREET sepnfs S BY Rd within
One and Sixth street and Lexington avenue
The Second Election District is bounded by and within
6 S 42e HqnaTed and Seventh street First
Hundred Oar and Firm street and
East One Hundred and Tenth street Harlem
4u56Te a1 Snd SIKH Ts East One
Hundred 3 and Ninth street and Third avenue
9 3 Hqnd5sd and Tenth Third avenue Ea
and Eighth and Sinaton aTeae East one
The Efth Election District is bounded by and within
East One Hundred and Eighth street Park avenue
East Hundred Twelfth street Third avenue East
One Hundred and Eleventh street lexington avenue East
One Hundred and Tenth street and Park avenue
enn E Est one one Hundre6 and zwefth street Second
n Fast one Hga nSTd a and 5enth STREE Lngo9
The Eighth Election District Is bounded by and within
East One Hundred and Fourteenth Second avenue
avenue diagonal line from the corner Of Iexnson
avenue and East one Hundred and Twelfth street to the
Third avenue. and Third avenue
East One Hundred and Fourteenth street. First
The Tenth Feeon Distrot IS bounded by and within
East one Hundred and Fifteenth street avenue
East One HUNDRED and Sixteenth street Harlem river
Eleventh street First avenue East One Hundred and
The Eleventh Election District is bounded by
nue. Fast one Kindred Thirteenth to Third
and 1E64e 9e s fTo s she fPfPsF a 2 s to 4bs
corner OF East one H9 n ana T"eR street and
and
Election District is bounded by within
Fast One Hundred and fifteenth street Third avenue
nue. Hundred and Fourteenth street and Park
me Thirteenth Election District is bounded by and
East Hundred Fifteenth Second
avenue East One Hundred and Fourteenth street and
Third
Fourteenth Election District is bounded by and
within a the Of
and and Lexington
corner Of East Hundred Eighteenth
Third avenue, Third East One Hundred
enteenth street avenue Hundred
Fifteenth Hundred and
Sixteenth Lexington
The Fifteenth Election District is bounded by and
within East Hundred and Seventeenth street.
ington avenue. Hundred Sixteenth street
Third avenue. One Hundred and Fifteenth
and
The Sixteenth Election s bounded By
within sst One Nineteenth street
avenue One Hundred and Eighteenth
the of Third East
one Hundred Eighteenth street the Of Lex
fnp+on and East One Hundred and Seventeenth
street one Hundred and Seventeenth street and
Park avenue