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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Paste her on the trademark, Skin
n.y." urged the captain of the team.
And Skinny, otherwise Master James
Treadgear. being ever mindful of adj
vice, pasted the sphere with such
good effect that the ball sailed over
the stone wall at the far end of the
lot.
This changed jubilation into regret,
for not even three scores brought in
by the home run offset the fact that
Skinny had knocked fifty cent ball
over the wall into the colonefs garden
Billy Sniffen, who had been cajoled
into lending his new ball to the "big
fellows" some of whom were all of
twelve years of age, let out roar at
the sudden disappearance of his prop
erty.
Balls that went over the high stone
barrier which surrounded the property
of the peppery Colonel Moulton were
regarded as good as lost. None of the
boys dared brave the wrath of the re-
tired officer in search of lost property
Colonel Moulton would have been re-
garded as an ogre by mediaevai youth
for he stormed and raved at children
The smaller lads firmly believed that
he liked to kill children, and when
dusk had fallen they hurried past his
house lest he spring out and seize
them.
Now, at the disappearance of the
ball, the outfielders followed the base
runners up to the home plate and
joined In the volley of reproach direct
ed toward the unfortunate Skinny.
You told me to paste her." he re
minded the scowling captain.
Il didn't tell you to knock her over
the WALL was the scornful retort
poor Billy's mall lick him when he
goes home without that ball."
This was an angle from which the
unfortunate William had not hitherto
Viewed his loss, and it caused his grief
to double.
You better skip over the fence ant
get it." decreed the captain, and tn,
gang shuddered.
Like true despot, the captain coul'
not be induced to alter his command
and, though he weakened perceptibl!
as they drew near the fatal wall. he at
fected nonchalance he did not feel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

and. bending over, he formed his hands
into a stirrup, in which the trembling
Skinny placed his foot.
| With heave the boy shot up until
bis fingers grasped tie wall, but he
could not hold and came tumbling
back. carrying the captain to the
ground with him.
Il can't do it, pleaded Skinny, but
the captain was adahant.
You gotter," b insisted, made
heartless by skinned elbow. Get up
there or we'll thro| you over"
| The threat had its due effect. Skin
ny chung shiveriag to the top of the
wall for a mona nt; then he tumbled
over on the otli er side. and in a mo-
ment the air WI pierced by shrieks of
agony so shrlll and terrifying that the
gang fed indpntinently toward the
street, with tie doughty captain we'll
| in the lead.
As they reached the sidewalk and
turned to reiconnoiter Skinny's sister
Lucy came down the street and paused
to regard the boys inquirlngly.
| Where is Jimmie?" she demanded
of the captain.
The capita IN hung his head.
That's him. he confessed, with a
jerk of HIS thumb in the direction of
the spot whence Jimmie's screams still
proceeded
I'VE boosted Jimmie over the wall to
get bal he lost and guess the colo
nel's killing him"
The efntrance to the stone encircled
park of 1.-THE Moulton place was on the
other sfreet, and with the gang trail
ing afSer her Lucy ran toward the gate
The ibys We're there before her. but
madeSway that she might approach the
ldrea aed portal. Every one of her at
tend4nts admired the courage and de
terrSination with which she pressed the
but ton of the electric bell.
Her finger was still on the porcelain
Knob when the gate was thrown oper
/ and young man, hatless and without
his coat. appeared In the aperture. 81,
kstarted back as he perceived the exclt
ed group
HAS any one gone for doctor?" hi
4 cried.
4 rs physician needed 2" asked Lucy
with sinking heart. 1t was worse thai
she had feared. The savage old eolone
must have carried his punishment 70
trespass to an excess that had resulted
IN serious injury.
Some OF you boys run for doctor
qalek. commanded the young maj
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
APPEAL FOR THE MULE.
Shall II Notsstiave Vacation as Well
as the Government Horss7

The postoffice department at Wash
ington having decided to allow all
horses owned by it thirty days vaca-
ton. the same as its clerks and Off
Gals, and as numerous applications
have been received from among the
$4,000 rural carriers for vacations for
their horses. an inquiry has been re-
|ceived from Baltimore as to whether
the government mule. from time i'm
memorial faithful and loyal servant.
is to be taken care of. Chief Clerk
Conrad recently received the following
letter:
will you please inform the Balti-
more letter carriers If the vacation ap-
plies to the government mules of the
postoffice of Baltimore. as they are
now having hard time
1t is understood that the postmaster
of Baltimore has recently curtailed
vacations in his office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Memorial to Joel Chandler Harris.

An "Uncle Remus" home for ,chil.
dren is to be established near Atlanta
as memorial to Joel Chandler Har-
ton is to have charge of the institu-
ton. which will contain school. GYM
nasium and mechanical workshop.
Near the main building will be several
other buildings. the largest of which
will be the capitol, and the whole edu-
cational plant will be I. known as. the
Juvenile state" The site for the in
stitution. 400 acres. has been given to
the association. and the money for the
buildings will be raised by subscrip-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

me, and some of them reread several
times. thirty eight of the best We're
copied on typewriters that the manu-
script might go into the hands of the
judges In uniform style. And that
there might be no question raised by
any one az to the absolute fairness in
the grading of the papers complete
set of these copies was placed in the
hands of each of four judges, who re-
side in different states or different Sec
lions of the same state, with the writ
er's postoffice address omitted and his
name or number marking the author
ship of the article. The judges were
the Rev. j. Kent Rizer. pastor of the
Trinity Lutheran church. Upton. Ia;
Miss Kate Smelser. member of the
Alumni association. Earlham college,
Richmond. Ind; Mrs. Cora G. Lewis,
kinsley. Kan. and the Rev. w. T..
Gray. pastor of the First United Pres
byterian church, Hutchinson, Kan.
after the work of each of these
judges was completed the articles re-
|ceiving the ranking positions as indi-
Gated by each judges grading were
placed in the hands of the fifth judge.
George w. Winans, ex-state superin-
tendent of public instruction. for final
grading. l feel that this gave an abb
solute correct ranking of the various
efforts of the prisoners and good idea
of their several abilities. l believe that
such contests not only help to develop
the mental faculties of the prisoners.
but cheer their spirits as well. indicat-
ing, as it does. that there are persons
on the outside who are interested in
their welfare"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Be Calm.

Time enough to get excited
Later in the year.
Let the campaign go to Guinea
Till tho end is near.
Calm yourself; be even tempered
For month or two.
For it is. no odds who's winner,
All the same to you.
II candidate is running.
Why not let him run?
Exercise may be his hobby:
He may call ii fun.
Do not go to his assistance
Though for help he cries.
Sit around. enjoying summer.
If you would be wise.
Nothing in 1t when the climate
Fits a palm leaf fan
Pulling chestnuts from the griddle
For another man.
You have not. my masters, any
Written guarantee
He'll recall you IL elected
He should chance to be-
somewhat later in the season
You might take a peep
At the candidates in waiting.
For the list will keep.
For the present let the others
Worry Ger the scrap.
Get worked up and all excited
While you take nap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
rwo-Ceht Fare a Success.

When the legislatures of several
states two years ago began enacting
2-cent, fare laws great cry went up
from the railroad companies about the
confiscatory nature of the proceedings.
a 80 1-3 per cent reduction in the
passenger tariff looked like a ire
mendous cut in the possible earnings
of the railroads. On the other hand,
the advocates of the 2-cent fare in
sisted that when it was taken in con
junction with the abolition of free
transportation. that had been granted
so literally by the railroads, the re-
duced fare would not be found to
work any serious hardship.
Experience has justified this con
clusion. Comparison of earnings OF
The passenger Departments of IL OF
he most important railway lines in
the country, operating the 2-cent fare
system throughout the greater portion
Of their lines, shows that the percent
age of passenger earnings to the tota
gross earnings has actually increased
under the 2-cent fare. This does no
necessarily mean that more people
are travelling, but it does mean tina
more people are paying their fare
when they do travel. Under the ole
system not passenger train turned
its wheels but carried a large percent
age of deadhead traffic. The pass
holder brought no revenue to the rail
road company and he was confined te
no class of society. He travels almost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Nature Studies In Africa.

The lion and the unicorn.
The Tyre bird and all
The fauna of the Afric wids
Are waiting for the call
To lure them from the hunting man
And to the timber tall.
The elephant will pack his trunk
(This is no joke. although
1t sounds like one). because. unless
He packed it. don't you know,
He couldn't get along at all
Wherever he might go.
The walrus on Sahara's wastes
Is scratching in the sand
To make hole to hide himself
From that destructive hand.
And ducks. with life preservers on.
Are out of sight of land.
The grizzly bear will climb a tree.
AS grizzlies always do;
The red deer of the White Nile field
Are looking mighty blue.
And Bengal tigers in their stripes
Have skipped from Timbuktu.
The tall giraffe will duck his nut
And tie his neck in knots;
The leopard will. with due regard
For safety. change his spots.
And al, the tapirs will light out
To fire the Hottentots.
The fierce opossum and the coon
Through fear will lose their fat:
The drum bird in the forest deep
Will beat wild rattat.
And vampires. everywhere disturbed,
Will go off on a bat.
The Africanus fauna bunch
Tr hoo 70 y1aa
When Roosevelt strikes that sunburn
land
And opens UP for fair.
And IL there be an octopus
In hiding anywhere
Between tho cape and pyramids
'Twere better he beware.
wv. j. hampton in New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

as much today as he did before the
law abolishing free transportation was
enacted, but he pays for his ride. and
to this source can be ascribed the
greater portion of the increased reye-
nue. from passenger traffic.
The 2-cent fare law has proven the
claims made for it by its advocates.
The railroads have actually received
more money under its operation than
they did before for hauling the same
number of passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Striking Indian Nomenclature.

"Muskoka," Clear Sky Land; Mag
netewan.' Smooth Flowing Water;
Kawartha,' Brigth Water and Happy
Lands; "Temagami," Deep Water;
"Wawa," the flying goose, are Indian
words that fittingly describe some OF
the most delightful spots for a sum
mer outing on the American cont
nent. All reached at special low round
trip fares via the Grand Trunk Rail
way system. Double track from Chi
cago to Montreal and Niagara Falls
Particulars Of fares, descriptive lit
erature, time tables. etc, will be mail
ed free on application to George w
Vaux. A. G. P. & T. A., 1875 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Best the World Affords,

at give me unbounded pleasure I'd
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve,''
says ]. w. Jenkins. of Chapel Hill, NJ
G. Il am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which ii
is applied. Csc at all druggists. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Disinterested,

SLOW the little children enter into
the spirit of Arbor dayw
why shouldn't they? They know
that the trees they plant will not grow
switches until they are grown UP and
out of the way of danger"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

The Inter-Ocean is the best demo
cratic paper in the magnificent city
of Chicago. 1t always works well to
have some intelligent fellows writing
the articles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Being a candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty third sena-
torial district, subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. s, l respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and all those who deem me deserving
and worthy. H. l.. WHEELAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Twelve mysterious checks were re-
ceived by Treasurer Sheldon when he
was comforting with Taft at Hot
Springs, but you will have to wait
until after election" to, know the
names of the malefactors of great
wealth, who thus contributed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

The Chicago Tribune announces that
the Hearst Independent movement will
prove great benefit to Taft If that
is the case. it will accomplish its pur-
pose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thirty-third
senatorial district, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
tion Aug. 8, and ask the support of all
C. C. WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Mr. Roosevelt does not seem to
have much of an opinion of the cir
cult court of appeals, but what can
be- done with judges who are APP
pointed for life?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Relief For q Sufferer.

"As soon as the first airship is per-
fected relief expedition should be at
once sent to the man in the moon"
''TO bring him away?"
mo; to send him consignment of
crackers to match his large supply of
cheese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

The failure of the Roosevelt admin
is;ration to bust the fertilizer trust
will hardly help the republicans to
break the solid south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Judge Taft says there will be real
publicity en- the campaign, but
Treasurer Sheldon says after the
election is over. But Taft. of
course. will know nothing about cam
paign contributions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
American Money Going Abroad.

tits estimated that over half a billion
of dollars is spent annually by Ameri-
cans in their pilgEimages to the old
world. Thus large part of American
prosperity is shared with the shop
keepers, hotels and transportation COM
panies of Europe. 1t would be impossi-
BILE to estimate the amount of money
spent annually by those in search of
health; but We do know that when
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is used an
immediate improvement can be MOTTO
ed. The sick man or woman regains
strength rapidly, because the Bitters
tones and aids the digestive organs
and keeps the bowels from becoming
constipated, thus enabling them to as
simulate all the Strengthening qualities
of their food. 1t thus prevents dys-
pepsia, indigestion, headache, fiatu-
lency. heartburn. insomnia biliousness.
cramps, diarrhoea and malaria, fever
and ague Try a bottle and see, for
yourself.
Muscatine Excursion.
Fast steamer Columbia every Sat
urday at 4 p. m. w. A. BLAIR,
Telephone 1888. Manager
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Adequate Punishment.

att is q shame that big. husky man
like him lets his wife support him"
as there no way to punish him."
81 don't know. Congress might make
him a duke. and then 1t would look
more natural"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

You have probably noticed that the
republican platform is silent in re-
gard to an income tax. Republicans
like Rockefeller, Hartman and Nor
gan are opposed to such tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Wonder what kind of literature Sen
ator Hopkins will distribute when he
comes to Rock Island? 1t is safe
presumption that it will not be Golfers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Will condolences never cease? Eu-
gene Chain is as bald as Eugene
Debs. No wonder neither of their
parties makes any appeal to the pop
ulists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

This is the silly season in politics,
and the wise man will only believe
what appears reasonable and appeals
10 his common sense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Needed Boosting.

"They are forever Dragging of their
climate"
Must be one of the kind that does
not speak for itself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Last Of Race.

There was an honest statesman
In some far distant city.
He has been dead a hundred years
Now, isn't that a pity?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

The democrats of Mercer county
must have credit of toting fair on the
legislative candidacy this trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

When an automobile breaks down.
three miles away from a repair shop.
the children in the rear seats should
close their ears until the first part of
the storm rolls by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Some young pen who try to live
down their salary succeed only too
well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. IEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

To an impuIsive man 1t is lot
easier to fight for his friends than it is
to get his friends to fight for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Sail In.

Congress should make that deep
water appropriation"
what for-to catch the floating
voter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Your fifty pound ticket doesn't cut
much ice with the iceman these days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Humor ans Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When you start out to show a man
the error of his way you would better
begin by taking a course in boxing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Understanding Machine

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Some people always seem just nat
urally suspicious. but that may be
partly your fault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

@fO matter how large or how
IN small your business, 1t is
bound to force some valuable
employee to do work that can be done
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
OVERRIDING It.

You look all
worn out, man.
Y gu shouldn't
exert yourself so
In hot weather.
W b It in the
world have you
been doingF"
Simply try.
ing to take hot
W Q a t b er ad,
vice."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Beifig hero oughtn't to stand in the
way of a mans success. but it often
does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

An obstacle often proves merely an
incident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Good idea.

~ have a very active mind"
"why don't you train 1t to Dc some
stunts theny' 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
Defines Itself.

"He announces the arrival and de-
parture of trains at the union station.
Is that trade or professionT
Neither; it is calling"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

No NAN is really Indifferent to his
own interest, and he who seems SO 1t
will pay towatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

A self made man is apt to think any
change in his scheme is bound to be
for the worse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30
TERMs-paily, 10 cents per wee

BY THE }. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

From a coign of vantage on the far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Band wagons
are more popu-
lar this We ar
[ ID 4 n w a { e r
wagons or air.
ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-30

Some fools are
not as harmless
as they look.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-06-05

Looking up az the ceiling Of nom
which II whltewashed or caIcimined
dark streaks can frequently be detect
ell which A. frst glance seem to cor.
respond with the shape Of the laths
overhead. These streaks are so faint
often;imes that they cannot be detect.
ed unless against a light background.
instead Of revealing the shape OF the
Iath. ns people would az FIRST suppose.
the streak outlines the space between
the Iatlis. and this In the explanation
walls beuthe. Through n newly plas-
tered wall without decoration or cover
Ing yf any Kind pass eight cubic feet Of
mir for each square yard Of wall sur
face per hour. This naturally creates
n slight suction. and the mir In passing
between the laths draws with II fne
particles OF dust which are responsible
for the dark stripes across the cell.
Ing. The same breathing goes on
through the side walls. but these dark
strips are not noticed there for the rca.
son that the greatest suction seems nj.
wars TO be upward. Baltimore sun.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-06-05
Good He Didn't Accept.

During the second Drcyfus court
martial ". Quesnay de Beaurcpaire.
ex.prcsIdcnt Of the civil section Of the
cour lie cessation. who was bitter
against the accused captain. received Il
very polite letter dated from the Cha
teau de- Prcfargier. near Nencliatel. In
Switzerland. and signed ~ dc rrctar'
gier." pralslng him for his efforts IN
the Dreyfus ease and inviting him "a
come and stay nc the writer's resi-
denre.
NJ. de Beaurepaire replied In his tisu'
nj flowery style. saying he would con
tinue the struggle ~ long as he had
strength and that be would remain ri
The breach like q valiant soldier 10 sci
an example OF duty even should he
stand alone. lie did not posilvely de-
cline the imitation. holding out hopes
that some day he might be free 70 &C
cept H.
The Chateau de PrefargIer u the 10
matte asylum for Neuchatel.