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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
The Trusts and the Forests.

lumber trus:, with an entirely
new plan of campaign. is bulletined
from St Louis. The new company is
10 have capital stock of $500, 900 900
and is backed by Weyerhaeuser. the
lumber king, who has taken the novel
position of offering the services of
ire new combine TO the government
IN aiding the movement to preserve
the country's forests. Heretofore the
lumber combines have apparently had
but the one thought in view and that
was to denude the timber tracts of
the nation as rapidly as possible and
get the lumber turned into cash. The
new combine proposes to place a
limit on the output, prohibit the cut
ting of timber of small size and to
provide for systematic treeplanting
of forest grounds that have been cut
over.
1t must not be inferred that the
new lumber trust is being inspired by
any philanthropic motives The lum.
Der barons realize that there will be
little lumber in the country in the
next 20 years unless something is
done, and done promptly, to protect
the forest reserves and the other
sources OF lumber supply. Accord
ingly, these men have volunteered
their expert assistance in the work
u forest preservation. The extent to
which the government will accept as
sisiance from such sources remains
TO be determined, but the fact that
the lumber men are taking such ac
ton is proof that the movement fol
the conservation. of our forests was
not started any too soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20


Walters, lots Is, 16, block 2, Dickson
& Young's addition, Milan. 81.
William L. Heath 10 Charles ii.
Walters, lots Is, 16, block 2, Dickson
& Young's addition, Milan. $3.50.
Georgia T. First TO Walter A. Russ,
lot 10. block 4, Twenty-first street adj
dition. Rock Island. $1,175.
Heirs of Samuel Boney TO S. R. Ken
worthy, part southwest northeast
quarter section 27-17-3w; also easi
one-half southeast quarter section Is
17-3w; also part lots l. 2, 3, in sub
division of north one-half southwest
quarter section 27-17-3w: also un
divided one-half lot 8. block Sc, An
dalusia. 81.
Hartz. Marshall & Smith to Ellen
S. Andrews. lots 10. II. block ), repla'
block 8. Island View, Heights addition
Rock Island, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
ResultIess Noise.

The orators in silver tones
Their strident voices raise
To tear to shreds some candidate
And sing another's praise.
But when election day appears
The fellows will be heard
Deciding the momentous case
Who do not say word.
Upon a corner of the street
Tie talking ones hold sway.
The people listen for awhile.
Then make their getaway.
They might as well attempt to prove
The moon is made of cheese.
The voters listen to the chaff
And vote just as they please.
The orators are full OF noise
\ And loaded to the guards
With facts that prove the rich prevail
Because they stack the cards.
The weary voter stands around
And listens more or less.
But when he comes to cast his vote
He takes another guess
In a republic spouting is
A portion of the scheme.
1t gives the persons bottled up
A chance TO let off steam.
But noise is not the barge on which
The greater numbers float.
The candidate who wins is he
Who has the silent, vote. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
HITCHCOCK AND COMMITTEE
Meeting at Colorado City to Plan West
ern Campaign.

Colorado Springs, Col, July 20
Seventeen states and territories are
represented here today by republican
national committeeman and state chair
men at conference called by Frank
Hitchcock, chairman of the republican
national committee for the purpose of
devising systematic methods for carry
ing on the campaign in the west for
Taft and Sherman. The leaders are
very enthusiastic over plans made by
Hitchcock to bring them together so
that by an exchange of ideas up-to-date
methods may be employed in all the
western states to get out republican
votes. The conference, which is eX-
pected to extend over two days, will
be executive. ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

About twice the height of the Wash
ifgton monument and "a feet higher
than the Eiffel tower will be the alti.
tude of the ball on the fagpole of a
proposed new Insurance. building in
New York--the building itself will ne
500 feet. or more than four times the
height of Bunker Hill monument.
These are sensational and impressive
9figures-but what do they reflect OF
the good taste, good judgment and
business sanity of the country?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Bloomington Bulletin: ID

Bloomington Bulletin: DIR. Reed of
Cincinnati Is announced as candidate
for senator to beat Foraker. He is
said to be closely affiliated with the
Taft forces. 1t is highly probable that
DIR. Reed. ere the campaign is over,
will be much buster with the problem
of how to elect Taft than how to beat
Foraker. It's no secret that Ohio is a
debatable state and if Foraker disposes
he can make 1t democratic state in
November
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

It can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is exper-
ience. C. NJ. Harden, OF Silver City.
North Carolina. says: .T find Electric
Bitters does. all that's claimed for it.
For stomach, liver and kidney troubles
IL can't be beat. have tried it and
find It a most excellent medicine"
Mr.. Harden is right; it's the best of all
medicines also for weakness. lame back
and all run down conditions. Best too
for chills and malaria Sold under
guarantee by all druggists SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Treasurer Sheldon has roll of honor
for the trusts which contribute to the
Taft campaign fund. A gift of $4,000
will give the contributor a small blue
seal; 100000 bunch of gold stars,
and any larger sum will guarantee a
seat in the cabinet and free, trip to
the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

John T. Campbell to Edward f.
Wade, lot 4, John T. Campbelrs sub
division lot "a and north 40 7-10 feet
lot 20, Campbell's addition to South
Rock Island. $3.50.
John Christensen to E. NJ Mitchell.
east so feet lot 4. block I, M. Ed
wards Second addition, Moline. 81.
r s.. Wnodburn to J. j. Claude.
part southeast northwest quarter sec
ton 6-17-1w. $3.50
Evaline E. Heath to William H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

morning" she said. Miss Duval and /.
and want you to go with u.s.
Not tomorrow. Bettykins,' he de-
| INJURED. I've got lot of things TO
do. | am planning to spend the sum-
mer in Paris
Betty sdismayed exclamation brought
his sister and Miss Duval.
Hes going away" Betty cried, "and
| he doesn't know when he will come
| back
And Sherwood, watching the face of
the Lady of the Lilacs, saw it grow
| pale. and his heart leaped at the
| thought that she cared.
In the early morning from his bed
room window he saw them ride away.
Five minutes later he was at the
stables How does 1t happen that
Miss Duval is riding Maxtell?' he de-
manded of a groom.
"Hulda is lame" said the man, "and
Miss Duval insisted on riding Maxtel.
| We tried to get her to have one of the
other mounts. but she wouldn't
"Maxtell can't be trusted" said
Sherwood sharply. mot with lady.
utNtl tiheS Tue VI ShHtS.
Il know, SIR" The man looked wor-
ried
We'll. get Buckner Belle ready"
Sherwood ordered, land I'll go after
them"
AS he cantered down to the gate
boy met him with a telegram. With
out looking at the address, Sherwood
tore it open, then as half dozen
words confronted him he saw that it
was not for him, but for Miss Duval.
Her husband was dead, her lawyer
wired, and she must come at once.
In that moment the whole world
changed for Sherwood He knew that
it was unseemly for him to grow
light hearted because of the death Of a
fellow creature. But for her it meant
freedom. for him happiness.
He paid the boy and spurred his
horse to greater speed, and at last he
saw ahead of him Betty on sturdy
little mare; Dulcie, holding In Maxtell,
who danced along the road In a way
that spelled danger.
: And even as Sherwood looked Max
tell bolted.
And after him, like shot, went
, Buckner Belle.
t The big horse was not match for
, the brilliant mare. and presently Sher-
: wood was beside Dulcie, his hand on
Mgxtell's bride.
t MaXtell. meek as lamb at the sound
of the well known voice, stopped so
5 suddenly that Dulcie swayed and slip
| ped from his back inertly. Sherwood,
) dropping the brides, caught her in his
: arms.
"Dulcie." he said impulsively; "Dul-
Gle dearr'
e She opened her eyes. Please" she
l said family, .'let me go. You must
: not"
r Hush" he said. You are not strong
S enough to stand alone, and you have
u a right here. You are free at last,
o dear heart"
Her startled eyes met his. "How?'
/ she questioned.
S He is dead" he said quietly. "You
o are to go to Kentucky this afternoon
Betty's mother will go with you
vi He released her then and went on fl
e |steady tones.
e But you will come back. Dulcie
When rsr feel that it is right-yo'
a will come back-tc me?'
y Betty was pounding down the roa,
" on the sturdy mare. Dulcie looked u
at Sherwood. strong and grave be
n tween the beautiful horses
< Yes" she said. and suddenly he
a face was illumined Eyes, will com
Is back. and you shall paint me-you
r Lady of the Lilacs'"
m 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Wonder if Judge Taft has picked out
man yet to succeed him as president?
Why should he not do this, since Mr..
Roosevelt has set the fashion? But
perhaps Mr.. Taft is going to defer this
task until he sees whether or not he
is elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Pekin is building large factory to
make window glass, which is largely
used in China, and forms one of its
principal imports from foreign coun-
tries. The capital is Chinese. the ma
chinery British. and Germans will man.
age the factory. The glass works at
Posham, province of Shantung, are a
SupcogG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Being "A candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty-third sena-
tori;n district. subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. 8, / respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and an those who deem me deserving
and worthy. III. L. WHEELAN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

of the week, and then open up at $50.
they close. up at noon on Wednesday
Wednesday is generally dull day in
retail lines, and the loss of trade is
nominal. 1t was first tried last week,
and both statesmen and proprietors are
enthusiastic over its possibilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Efforts are being made in London to
further the emigration of British wo-
men TO South Africa. 1t is declared
that the only immigrants desired at
present in South Africa are women.
or the al who went there from the
United Kingdom in the last II months
a large majority were teachers. all of
whom found ready engagements at the
Cane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Fort Madison Democrat: What states
do we expect to carry for Bryan? Elk
cuse our modesty, but we expect to
carry the north, south, west, middle
west, New York and Pennsylvania and
scare the republicans stiff in New Eng
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Springfield merchants have taken a
new tack ON the matter of half holiday
for their salespeople. Instead of clos
ing Saturday afternoon. which is ack-
nowledged to be one of the best days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1 hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thrty-third
senatorial district subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
district as voiced at the primary cleo
tion Aug. s, and ask the support of all
c. C. WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Washington Post: A prominent or
nithologist says the song OF the bird
was originally cry of alarm. Some
one ought to find out what the song OF
the tom cat originally was.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
STEAMPIPE BuRsTs;5INJU
Accident on BattIeship kearsarge Sat
urday, But Not Known Till Today.

Honolulu, July pa bursting steam
pipe on the forward starboard boiler
of the battleship Kearsarge of the At-
lantic fleet injured five of the fireroom
crew seriously. The accident occurred
late Saturday. but the news did not
become generally known until this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Merely in the line of suggestion it
may be mentioned that the industry
of naming children after nominees is
pretty slow just now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Twenty years ago German taught
the japanese how to make shell but
tons. Now Japan is exporting shell
buttons to Germany, France, and 9TH
er countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
offcrina a SUGGESTION.

II dreamed last night that I kissed
you"
Dreams, you know, go by con-
traries."
THAT is just what thought when 1
woke up-that you would be contrary
about it"
Say, John"
"WhatP'
Cant you dream tonight that you
didn't kiss meg"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

When nerves are strained the double
distilled essence of patience makes the
best application.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Democrats should not permit them
selves to become involved in republi-
can primary fights among themselves.
The game is not worth the cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Most men have to die to be appreci-
ated. but most men hate TO die to be
appreciated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Hunor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is an easy matter to talk, but hard
to collect wages for it.
II any one wants to remove super
luous adipose tissue let him join the
ranks of the unemployed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

If you are sufficiently determined you
can prove anything that you want to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Maine and Alabama Arrive at Manila,

Manila, July 20.-The battleships
Maine and Alabama, composing the
special service squadron which is
going around the world in advance of
the American Atlantic fleet, arrived
here today. The battleships start for
Singapore July 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

1t is again authoritatively asserted
that the talk of war with Japan is
sheer nonsense. That is common sense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

The great event of the week will be
the Booster clubs naval doings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

When you try to get funny with
some folks. the jokes get all over your.
self.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Bad hunior is signal of distress
but all other craft steer clear of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Only Ones.

Contentnent is a happy state
At least so 1t Is said
But. thinking of it. on the whole.
We'd rather not be dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Give Them the Riqht Start.

ANY log houses out through your
part of the country"
"Only few. They have about all
disappeared
THAT'S too bad. They ought to keep
at least enough of them in use to
raise our presidents in."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
Fitted Out.

How are you off for clothes?"
II haven't stitch to my name"
SAY, that'll make you a fine bathing
suit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
More or Less.

We hope. and life is fair indeed:
We strive with hearts that trenlble;
We lie like fury when we've need
That is. We all dissemble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
All Over.

"He's very good hearted"
"When did he make an assignment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Monkeys live in blissful ignorance of
the fact that we are their descendants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

When history
tries out a fat
man, what is the
result?
When a man
admits that he
is honest, it is
well to look up
his record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
How He KNEW,

How He Knew.
slow do you like the PLATFORM"
ooh. / don't know. How do you?"
'It is the rankest platform any party
ever adopted"
ITO tell the truth. haven't read it,"
well. neither have !. But. you
know, never did vote that ticket"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Mosquito bites are much worn with
bathing suits this season of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

Being big is no evidence of ability.
If it were an elephant could catch a
rabbit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

'Telf ME fairy story, papa"
81 don't know any, my child"
"Oh, yes, you do. / overheard you
tell Mr.. Brown that you would have
to tell one 10 mamma"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

reasyzS-@- his record.
=
Mosquito bites are much worn with
bathing suits this season of the year.
Monkeys live in blissful ignorance of
the fact that we are their descendants.
When nerves are strained the double
distilled essence of patience makes the
best application.
If you are sufficiently determined you
can prove anything that you want to.
Bad hunior is signal of distress,
but all other craft steer clear of it.
When you try to get funny with
some folks. the jokes get all over your
self.
Being big is no evidence of ability
If it were an elephant could catch
rabbit.
Some people are so lachrymose that
even when they laugh the tears come
to their eyes.
And then-some men are too good to
be true
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-20

And then-some men are too good tc
be true.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-04
ELEVEN VICTIMS OF
THE HOTEL
HORROR
(By Associated Press.)

Fort Wayne, Ind, May At o
o'clock this morning the death roll
of the fire that destroyed the New
Aveline hotel last night stood at IL
known dead, with several persons
still unaccounted for.
One body was recovered just at
daylight and was identified as that
OF Charles Benjamin of Detroit,
Mich.
OF the dozen persons who are SER
iously injured by burns or from
jumping from the burning building,
all are doing well except e. NJ. Mat
thews of Columbus, o., whose death
is hourly expected.
The FIRE department, police and
two companies of the state militia,
aided by many laborers, worked
throughout the night, burrowing in
the ruins searching for the dead.
A number of persons are still miss
ing. although how many and their
identity are questions altogether
problamatfcal, as the hotel register
was burned.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-04

The weather conditions today are
announced as follows:
1t was generally cloudy this morn
ing throughout the Rocky mountain
region, and clear over the coast
states.
1t was showing over the middle
eastern slope, and raining in west
ern Nebraska. Heavy snow was re-
ported from Denver and its vicinity.
The temperature was at the freez-
ing point or below over southern
Wyoming, central Colorado and
northern New Mexico.
Thunder storms were reported
from Amarillo. Tex, and North
Platte, Neb.
Killing frosts were reported from
Durango and Santa Fe.
There was much alarm in the city
and valley yesterday over the proba-
BILE visit of heavy and damaging
frost last night. but the frost did
not come, and the fruit crop of the
valley suffered no additional injury
last night or this morning.
However, the growers were ready
to put up n stiff fight, and, had the
frost or freeze come, stiff fight
against damage would have been
waged
There is danger of frost tonight
and every grower should be on his
guard and keep in close touch with
the weather bureau.
Yesterday the local office of the
weather bureau received a warning
from Denver that freezing tempera-
ture or frost was expected for last
night.
The fruit growers were informed
by the telephone exchange, and at
once extensive preparations were
made in every orchard district for
smudging.
In nearly every orchard where
there was fruit that had escaped the
previous 'frosts and freezes smudge
piles were placed or smudge pots
filled and arranged.
Especially in the Palisade fruit
section did the growers and citizens
get busy. Nearly 80 barrels of
crude oil We're sent to Palisade yes
terday afternoon by express to be
used in the smudge pots, and several
thousand smudge pots were distrib-
uted among the growers.
The growers in every district We're
thoroughly alive to the danger.
Messrs. Hamilton, Turpin and
Haines. the three orchardists who
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-04

first demonstrated the success of
smudgng in the valley, increased
their smudge facilities and prepared
for a hard battle.
All day yesterday the office of the
weather bureau was open for busi-
ness and all of last night the Office
was open. Harry Jones and another
official of the Grand Junction Fruit
Growers Association We're on duty
at the weather Office telephone all
night.
Observer Hardinge last night at
about O'Clock got word from Salt
Lake City and Modena that indicat-
ed cloudy weather and rain before
morning-most favorable conditions
for the Grand valley for the night
The fruit growers were at once in
formed that the danger for the
night seemed to be past and thai
they could retire with the assurance
that, should there be suddeI
change for the worse in the temper
ature, they would be at once noti
fled by telephone.
1t is very likely that every grow
er who was alert to the danger
heaved a sigh of relief when told
that the danger had in all probable
ity passed for the night
Conditions turned out as expected
The weather was cloudy all during
the early morning hours and the
temperature did not fall low in any
district. The lowest recorded at the
local station was AZ degrees at 6
am. today.
At few points in the valley the
temperature fell to 81 and 3S de-
grees for a short time.
Rains in the northwest and cloudy
weather kept the temperature up.
and kept the freeze and frosts away.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-04
STRUGGLE
TO BE
FREE
(By Associated Press }

New York. May 4.-Harry X.
Thaw's fight for liberty, which has
been in progress almost every mo-
ment since he shot down Stanford
White at the crowded Madison
Square roof garden nearly two years
ago, was continued in the supreme
court today ON a writ of habeas cor
pus which was taken out to procure
his release from the hospital for the
criminal insane at Matteawan.
Thaw himself will undoubtedly go
on the stand in his own behalf and
is willing to submit to any examina-
ton that the court or the district
attorney may desire as proof of his
sanity.
District Attorney Jerome Will
make strong fight to have the case
transferred to New York City for a
hearing, which will be as strongly
opposed by Thaw's attorneys.
Thaw looked rugged and well
when brought into court today and
his appearance indicated that he had
had plenty of outdoor life at Mattea-
wan.