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The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
FOR IMPROVING SERVICE.
Union Pacific Provides for Suggestions
From the Public.

Within the past month the Union
Pacific road has placed in all the prin-
cipal passenger stations a small box,
patterned on the style of a drop letter
box, in which the public is requested
the patrons of the road, regarding i'm
provements that might be made in the
service. The public is also requested
to file any written objections to fea-
lures of the service or discourtesy on
the part of employees. These boxes will
be emptied by the division superin-
tendent in person, who makes all the
principal stations on the division at
least once a month
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
NEW RAILROAD ORDER.
Roads Must Wire Casualties to Okla
homa Commission.

Guthrie, Okla. Dec. THE state
corporation commission has ordered
all railroads and street railways to
report by telegraph all accidents re-
sulting in the loss of life or serious
injury to passengers or employees: all
derailments of passenger trains: loco
motives or cars in passenger trains;
all collisions. all explosions of boilers
and all bridge failures. An additional
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07

Pennsylvania also showed a large In
crease, especially In -four and pack
ing house products. The Illinois Cen
trails tonnage now shows an Increase
of 4 Il per cent over that of this time
last year, and its prospects are a
great deal better This time last year
the slump already had begun to be
felt, and it kept~on increasing as the
year hastened 10 a close
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
A Convenient Train

For Topeka people who desire a full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 1O2 which leaves To-
peka every day at $50 a. m. arriv-
ing In Kansas City at S:35 a. m. You
can get breakfast in the diner on this
train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at 6 q. m,
reaching Topeka at 1885 p. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
I,,-ostIino NTafch for saIina.

Saltna. Dec. 7.-Considerable inter.
est Is centered in a wrestling match to
he held here next Friday night IN
which Farmer Burns, champion of
iowa. and Jack Miller. champion or
Nebraska. will be the principals. Nil
Ter defeated Delivuk, the Kansas
champion here a few days ago. A
light preliminary has been arranged
for the evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
THE SHORTEST RAILROAD.
Owner Appealing to Oklahoma Board
for Recognition.

Cherokee. Ok, Dec. THE Union
Industrial Railroad company, incor-
porated under the laws of Oklahoma,
and operating at this place, is believed
to be the shortest railroad in the United
States. 1t is six-tenths of a mile in
length and connects with the lines of
the Orient and Rock Island Railroad
companies. George Graham, president
of the Union Industrial, owns a cotton
gin, an alfalfa mill, etc, grouped to-
gether on q block OF ground half way
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
Special Notice.

All contractors and boss plasterers
are hereby notified that on and after
the first day of March, 1909, the men,
bers of the Operative PlaSterers' In
ternational association. local No. "A,
of Topeka and vicinity, will demand
So Il cents per hour.
G. NJ. HICKMAN, President.
d. H. CLARK. SecretarY-Treas s1I rar.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07

between the Orient and Rock Island
tracks.
He was unable to get spurs built to
his properties, and sought to secure
Service by building the Industrial. The
other railroad companies then refused
to connect with their rival. which
caused Graham to appeal to the state
corporation commission for relief
which he hopes to get.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
Societies. Attentioni

We wish to secure a complete roster
of all clubs, secret societies, lodges. as-
sociations and similar organizations. to-
gether with the secretary's address, and
day and place OF meeting for the, new
city directory. Secretaries will confer
a favor by giving this their immediate
attention. Either mail or phone TO us.
POLK-RADGES DIRECTORY Co,
no East Eighth Avenue.
Ind Phone 1869
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
Young Kid Mccoy Whipped.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 7.-Ad VOL
gast OF Milwaukee knocked out 4oun
Kid MCCOY in the second round OF
what was to have been a ten round
contest Wolgast was matched later
to fight ten rounds with Abe Attell on
next Friday night at the same place.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
Emporia NormaI's Captain.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 7.-At a meet
ing of the Normal Athletic association
o. NJ. Rhine was elected captain OF
Douglass was elected manager. Both
men We're members of this years
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
Uonors TO Sixtecn TIoers.

Columbia, Mo- Dec. AT a meet
ing of the athletic officials of the uni
verSity football ms were granted to
sixteen men: Alexander, Anderson,
Bluck, Carothers. Grain. Driver. Death
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07

Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec: 7.-shaW,,
nee and Oklahoma City high school
footbau teams played here Saturday
with the score A to in favor Of the
local team.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07

erage, Ewing, Cove, Graves, Miller,
Rtstine. Roberts, Wilder and Nee. The
captain for next year will be elected
Monday night, when the reception IS
to be. given by DR.. Monilaw to the
football team.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II It fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07

SateIy"FOSler, Re1eree"MCOaIE
mpire-Harshbarg Field Judge
House. Head Lin nesman-Kiene Time
of Halves-Fifteen and twenty-five
minutes.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-07
CYCLISTS IN SIX DAY CHAMPIONSHIP GRIND



ao d yd d GarenN
e ~ ~tt edh hanw
g il attempting win the cham
In the t pre endGeo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Pneumonia Season Here.

The season of the year is at hand
when there is much pneumonia. This
is one of the most destructive diseases
for the winter months. Most cases of
pneumonia are due TO carelessness. If
the individual citizen makes proper eff
fort the ravages of the disease can be
materially checked. Say the Chicago
Tribune:
For this reason the warning of the
health department is one to be noted
and needed. The rules of conduct are
simple and easily remembered. Avoid
impure air. Seek an abundance of
fresh air. Avoid overindulgence in
food and drink. Don't coddle yourself.
With such short sentences those who
are working for a healthier citizenship
send out their message of admonition
and encouragement.
Actual accomplishments in connec-
ton with other diseases have brought
respect for the health officers. They
are doing good work for Chicago. If
they can secure the hearty co-opera-
ton of all citizens they will secure
even better results as the days pass
by. That pneumonia is dangerous
winter disease everyone knows. If the
individual can restrict it's destructive
ness by following simple rules his duty
is clear"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

"How very extraordinary said
Christopher Kent. He sat up and sur
veyed the red covered cart drawn by
very plump pony hat had stopped
by the side of the road.
"A girl in a smart costume of tan
covert climbed down from the front
seat and led the pony out of the
shafts, tied him with long tether SO
that lie might crop the juicy sod and
then, returning once more to the cart
helped somewhat fragile but smiling
lady to descend.
"Nell. of all things" said Christie
pher helplessly.
But words failed him as he watched
the further proceedings of the girl in
tan.
From the depths Of the cart she
brought forth little folding table,
which she proceeded to set up in u
place screened from the gaze Of pass
ing folk by a hedge of wild honey
suckle.
On the table the girl set shining
"copper" kettle, two cups, two plates. a
small teapot and various tin boxes and
little glass Jars, whose gay labels pro-
claimed the deliciousness within.
Its a picnic" the young man de-
cided, and as the older lady lighted the
alcohol flame and it burned beneath
the copper kettle Christopher sighed.
In ten minutes he was due at the
Sunset inn for his supper. He would
eat it with the rest Of the surveying
party Of which he was the head. They
| would have fried ham and boiled pota-
toes and pie, and the only woman
would be the girl who waited on the
table and who was big and frouzy and
/ stupid.
And here within a stones throw OF
where he lay under the great oak were
| two ladies making tea as daintily as II
they were in their drawing room.
He laid down his book. ITS 70.
mantle situation" he reflected, "and
| far be it from me to evade it." With
that he stepped jauntily into the open
He saw the girl lift her head and
look ut him. and as he went toward
her she rose and came forward.
81 am so glad" she said, ITO sef
some one who will tell me If there is 8
place near here where can get ,oat!
for my pony. l gave him the last thi.
morning"
II was just coming" Christopher re
piled gravely, Ito find II there wa
Anything I could do for you. 1t is al
unusual circumstance, I, might say
l'great treat. to see ladies up here.
felt that must offer you the hospitali
ty of the mountain road-the keys o
!. our city. as 1t were."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
The Argus Daily Short Story
THE ROAD TO ARCADY--BY TEMPLE BAILEY.
COPYRIGHTED 1908. by Associated Literary Press:

The girl gave him a quick glance,
noting the strength Of the tall figure
and his air of good breeding. 81 am
sure" she said. that you are very
kind. and now if you will tell me your
name will present you to my mother.
Mrs Ames."
The older lady acknowledged the in
PRODUCTION genially.
"You must stay and have tea with
u.s." she said II am afraid we can't
offer you much but timed things. But
they are really good, and Eleanor was
able TO get some eggs and some lettuce
this morning, so she is going to have
q salad and make an omelet in the
chatting DISH
''Then your picnic has been an al
day AFFAIR." was Christopher's ques
| ton.
"It has been an affair of two
months" Mrs. Ames said, with smile
| I'VE live in the cart"
| "You live Words failed tn,
young man as he looked at the TIVE
graceful women. each with the indie
Enable something that proclaims tn,
sheltered woman.
| 1t seemed incredible that they SHOULD
trust themselves alone in the mountain
wilds with their pony and their frai
little cart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Value of Mineral Products.

The value of the mineral products of
the nation in 1907 was greater than in
any year preceding, according to the
figures of the United States geological
survey The total was $2,069 ,2S9, 1856
as compared with $1.904 ,007,034 in
1906, with $1,625 ,135,S35 in 1905, with
81, 363, 072,345 in 1904, and with 81 ,491, ;.
92S,9S0 in 1903-a gain in 1907 over
1906 of S165, 2S2 1852, or S.6S per cent
over 1905 of $444, 153,361, or 27.33 per
cent; over 1904 of s7O6,216,S51, OF
51.S1 per cent; over 1903 of $577, 800,
PIG, or 1870 per cent.
Iron and coal were the most impor
tant mineral products The fuels in
creased from $685. ,39S,476 in 1906 to
s7S7,772,4S2 in 1904 gain of S135,
374, 006, or 20.75 per cent. Anthracite
coal showed an increase in value OF
the bituminous coal output over 1906
was $70,052, 727-a combined increase
in value of coal of SOL, 719,0S9, OIL
1888 per cent.
Pennsylvania leads the states anG
territories in the value of the product:
with $G57,7S3.345, followed by Ohio
with S207, 657, 339, and then in success
sion: Illinois, s145, 76S, AGA; West Vir
ginia, $92, 4S7, $50; Colorado, 81, Jos,
1928; Michigan, s70,073,92 New York
SOS, SIS; Montana, $60,663,51 Ari
IONA, s56,753,650; California, s56,679
436; Missouri, $50 ,129, 431; Alabama
$50, 136,749, followed by Indiana, Utan
New Jersey, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Struggle of Turkish Woman.

On reading of the part Turkish
women have taken in the revolution
in their country it seems increditable
Turkish women, unveiled, unhampered
by the customs of centuries. walking
in the streets carrying banners like
the bold English suffragetes! Can
such things be? Yet it is asserted that
this has happened at Salonica. where
the wife of young Turkish officer ap-
peaIad in the open Greet, unveiled ana
carrying bslner the day the consti-
tuition that spelled freedom to the
people was Proclaimed, and not onlv
was she not blamed, but cheered. and
her husbands friends and comrades
kissed her hands.
The London correspondent at Mona
stir wrote to his paper, the London
Express, that Turkish women are TAX
ing an active part in the effort max.
ing there for freedom. At Monastir
they were employed by the young Turk
party to do what men could not. and
all are alive with the desire for free
dom. They have not, it is true, carried
banners yet in Monastir, but the Eng
lishman, as reported in the New York
Sun, when introduced into the harem
of rich merchant, one of the young
Turk party, found the wife and her
sisters both unveiled and wearing the
European dress, and their converse
ton was all on the revolution and its
prospect of success. These women
had done their part "in the prelimi-
nary work" as they put it. They told
how many women had travelled back
and forth through the country bearing
messages. AS a proof of their devo-
ton to the cause it was related how
some of these women of late years had
done all their household work, SENDING
away their servants, that they might
in their revolutionary labors feel Sc
(; cure from espionage. Some of them
in token of their sentiments had worn
black until the constitution mad beer
proclaimed, when they changed to
white.
No wonder the sultan is conciliatory
and yielding in his manner to an as
tonishing degree. ''The sick man" is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27


Ball Brilliant Affair-The Thanks
giving ball given by the alumnae of
house last evening was the most bril-
liant. and prettiest affair of the season
in the tri-cities. The rooms were dec
Grated in lavender chrysanthemums,
large bouquets being placed about the
rooms. About $50 couples were pres
ent to enjoy the dancing, Ogden's or
chestra furnishing the music, and card
tables were placed for those who cared
to play bridge. The guests as they en-
tered the parlors were received by the
officers of the alumnae association,
Miss Elizabeth McHugh, president;
Miss Helen Waterman, vice president,
and Miss Elizabeth Swiney, secretary
and treasurer Miss McHugh wore an
| imported gown of embroidered chiffon
and carried pink roses. Miss Water
man wore white net over pink silk,
and Miss Swiney was dressed in yell
low and white silk gown. The guests
were all beautifully gowned and the
|
grand march was led by Miss McHugh
and Lee Davis. Frappe was served
during the evening in the yellow room,
Land refreshments were served in the
ordinary. A number of the members
of the alumnae were present from the
surrounding cities. The young ladies
will clear about 5000, which will be
used to place pipe organ in the
chapel and to furnish ST. Margaret's
house at the school. The use of the
Harper was generously donated by Mr..
McHugh. The ladies who acted as pa
Itronesses of the affair are:
! Rock Island = Mrs. Stuart Harper,
Mrs. Charles McHugh, Mrs. Phil
Mitchell, Mrs. B. d. Connolly, Mrs
Mary Wadsworth, Mrs. E. w. Hurst,
Mrs. James Connor, Mrs. H. S. Cable,
Mrs. Robert Wagner, Mrs. Julia Ro.
senfield, Mrs. l. S. White.
! Arsenal-Mrs F. E. Hobbs.
Moline = Mrs. C. A. Barnard, Mrs
c. A. Stephens, Mrs. C. R. Stephens
Mrs. G. H. Huntoon, Mrs. F. G.
Allen
i Davenport-Mrs Joe r. Lane, Mrs
James Lardner, Mrs. T. N. Morrison
Mrs. g. w. French, Miss Alice French
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

AS soon as congress opens, an inves.
tigation of that Panama deal should be
ordered. 1t is alleged that Charley
Taft, brother of President-elect Taft
the brother-in-law of President Roose-
welt and ]. Pierpont Morgan made $2S,
100000. These men contributed large
ly to the republican slush fund this
year, Charley Taft giving $4,000 and
j. Pierpont Morgan $4,000 The evi
dence in regard to the canal deal is sc
direct that the republicans cannot
avoid an investigation. Turn on the
light and let us see how many more
republican contributors and leaders
will be caught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

troubled in mind and fearful of the
future. AS for the Turkish women
they can never relapse into the condi'
ton from which they are emerging
This is an interesting age. Great and
radical changes are taking place, and
that with comparatively little clashing
This is because of the long prepare
tions that have been made; prepare
tions that to the world outside OF
Turkey have passed unnoticei, by rea
son of the secrecy that has for cen
turtles enveloped Turkish women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

William Nelson Cromwell, the well
known New York lawyer, is spoken of
as probable appointee of Mr.. Taft to
a position in his cabinet. Mr. Crom-
sale of the Panama canal to the gov
eminent in the interest of j. Pierpont
Morgan. He received cool million
for his services, and they were cheap
at that if the recent stories about the
deal have genuine foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

But the daughter was explaining
smilingiy. I'VE lost everything" she
said. I'm the panic last fall. And
mothers health failed at the same
time. The doctor said that she must
have the mountain air. and we had the
pony-he was pet from my little girl
days-so we bought the cart and start
ed on a trip of adventure.
I'VE have been on the road two
months and haven't had a single I'M
comfortable experience. Mother has
gained ten pounds, and we have had a
lovely time
But isn't it a bit dangerous?" Kent
asked.
1--WE were a little scared at first"
Eleanor admitted, especially at night.
There was always an owl to boot or a
dog to howl or frog to croak, but
after we got used to it we slept like
babies"
Kent shook his head. There's q
pretty tough class among the miners
up here. It's different lower down,
where you come in touch only with ag-
ricultural communities. But some Of
these men are very ignorant and very
rough"
Please" the girl cautioned. please
don't tell us about them. We want to
reach the top of the mountain, and I
am not bit afraid"
She was making the omelet as she
talked, turning it expertly with thin
knife and taking 1t up when 1t was
puffy and brown.
1T is a food fit for the gods" Kent
commented when she had served 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

At the elimination of the football
season of 1908 in America it is of in.
terest to learn that football has be-
come the favorite game of the students
of the Gordon Memorial college al
Khartoum, Africa, and that during the
last season the college team has play
ed a large number of matches with
various Egyptian and Soudanese teams
without once being beaten. A cham
pionship combat between the Khar
toum varsity team and the Suakin
Fuzzy-Wuzzles must be an epoch-mak
ing incident in the beholder's life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
A Back Number,

- Lawn
Looking at the Indian chief
In a greasy blanket rolled,
1t is quite beyond belief
That he once was bad and bold
That he terrorized the land
With his warwhoops loud and free
And could always turn hand
In a bloody scalping bee.
Now he looks a very jay
Amy woman small could chase,
II he got the least bit gay,
With .broomstick off the place.
Buried is his tomahawk,
And his pride has had a fall.
So the naughty chief must walk
Softly IL he walks at all.
Nothing doing any more
For the man of copper hue.
To be frank, his day is DER,
And the red may well be blue.
Once he ruled this favored land;
Now he would be more or less
Thankful for a place to stand
Or a permanent address.
Gone his glory and his reign,
Gone the chance for him to scrap.
Should he venture, to complain
We would wipe him off the map.
Right or wrong. we hold the soil
Over which he once had sway.
Quietly his blood may boil.
But we own the u. s. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

If Rockefeller had had such bad
memory in business as he did when
asked certain leading questions in
court as TO the conduct of his oil trust,
he would never have been the multi
millionaire ne is today. But Rookie
Teller obviously has one of those fleX-
1ble, double-action, self-adjusting. au-
tomato memories always convenient
in monopolistic business and of great
service on the witness stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

Chairman Payne of the house ways
and means committee-now that the
election is over-is not only calling in
the enemies as well as the friends of
tariff revision, but is prompting the
tariff-fattened combines in their testi-
mony. And yet the people rule
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
CHANGED His Mind.

"How old would you take that girl
you were talking to little while ago
to be?' 81.
about thirty.eight"
did you know she was worth q mill
lion?"
mo, 1 didn't. Why didn't you tell
me? Let me get back to her. She
doesn't look to be a day over twenty
eight"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Friday, November 81, 1908.

The Chicago Tribune, commenting
on the Standard Oil inquiry before the
government, gravely announces that
the trusts may yet escape" Does any
else?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Knew the Reason.

"This is the electric age, uncle"
'"That's what they call it,
"On account of the bright lights, ]
presume"
NO" said Uncle Silas, who has been
viewing Broadway after dark. ut is
because you get shock free OF
charge"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

Mrs. J. P. Watzek, Miss Lily Preston
Miss Elizabeth Putnam, Mrs. Henry
Matthey, Mrs. Frank Mueller, Mrs. T
10. Swiney, Mrs. C. M. Waterman
Mrs. Nathaniel French, Mrs. Matilda
Koehler, Miss w. L. Allen, Mrs. ]. P
Van Patten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

A great many people have dollars
and now and then we run across O
man or woman who has sense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

The first bottle of Kodol is free if it
fails. See the advertised guarantee
If it does not completely digest all
foods, the druggist returns the money
But Kodol does not fail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
What IL Meant,

His creditors came swooping down
And left him stranded fiat.
They got suspicious when one day
His wife went out to see play
Dressed in her last years hat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

but facts, and very cold, hard. common
and everyday facts at that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

The difference between a mans in
come and the outgo sometimes worries
mainland, again, sometimes it wor-
ries only his creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

For Bethany Home.-Mrs. A. Mosen-
fielder will be the hostess at her home,
sos Twentieth street, Wednesday af-
ternoon of rext week at a coffee and
cake sale, for the benefit of Bethany
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news, written or telephon ed
to the society editor of The Argus will
be gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
Not So Fine

Not So Fine.
How was the lecturer"
"Well, the speaker was full Of his
subject"
THAT was fine. What was the sub.
ject?"
Personal liberty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill [En-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-27

A man may have heart of gold and
yet not be able to coin enough to buy
q meal ticket.