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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
ROOSEVELT AS EDITOR.
Presidents Connection With the Out
look and His Duties.

The Outlook, of which the Rev. Ly'-
nounced the part that President Roose-
welt will have in the conduct of the
magazine after he retires from the
presidency. This is the statement:
On and after March 5, 1909, Theo-
dore Roosevelt will be associated with
the Outlook's editorial staff as special
contributing editor.
AS the beginning of the nineteenth
century was characterized by the
movement toward political democracy,
so the beginning of the twentieth cen
fury has been characterized by a move
ment toward industrial democracy. In
this world movement Theodore Roose.
welt has been recognized as world
leader. No one who knows him has
believed that his leadership would
cease with his retirement from the
presidency. We congratulate ourselves
and our readers that this leadership,
exercised for the last seven years in
presidential messages, will be exer-
cised in the future through the col
Va thC SutiOohy "hiSh VIII NC thS
exclusive channel for the expression
of his views on political, Industrial and
social topics.
Mr.. Roosevelt will be more than a
mere contributor. His headquarters
will be at the Outlook's office, and he
will be in frequent and, we hope, in
constant consultation with its staff.
His position will thus be somewhat
analogous to that of consulting en-
gineer who is called in to give the
benefit of his expert cooperation to the
staff of engineers in charge of great
undertaking like the Panama canal.
But the editorial control of the Out
look will remain unchanged Mr..
Roosevelt's contributions, though cd
itorial in their nature, will be signed
by his name and will be the absolute
~ free and unmodified expressions of
his personal convictions. We antici.
pate that on occasions both the inter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

est and the value of the Outlook VIII
be enhanced by frank discussions be-
tween this journal and it's distinguish
ed associate.
AS already announced in these col
umns, Mr.. Roosevelt after retiring
from the presidency will sail for At
RIGA, and the reports of his scientific
hunting expedition will be published
exclusively in Scribner's Magazine.
During this period his contributions
on questions of the day will necessari-
ly be somewhat restricted. Yet the
Outlook will have the benefit of his
foresight before he sails and will give
to it's readers occasional articles from
his pen on topics of current interest
which will foreshadow his larger ed
itorial activity upon his return to his
native land.
1.-THE history of the world" says He
gel, sis none other than the progress
of the consciousness of freedom"
Ever since its birth in 1870 the Out
look has been endeavoring to interpret
current history in the spirit Of this
definition. We count ourselves very
happy in being promised in this work
the cooperation of an American so
eminent in the essential qualities OF
leadership as Theodore Roosevelt
high ideals, extraordinary Quicllness
and largeness Of vision, the long look
ahead, consistent and progressive
political philosophy. practical wisdom
in applying the great principles to
present and prospective conditions, I'M
failing good humor, faith in God and
in his fellow men and always indom-
liable and unQuestioned courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
The Election of United States Scna-
tors.

If we mistake not, the next session
of the Illinois general assembly will
add another convincing argument to
prove the necessity of eiccting United
States senators by dire3t vote of the
people.
An advisory vote was taken at the
primary election. Only in localities
was interest taken in this vote. and
as there was nothing birding the leg
lslature to follow the suggestions
made at the primary, people generally
passed by the vote upon United States
senator as a matter which they had
little voice in, and which the legisla-
ture would settle at The will of the
politicians who happened to gain con-
troll of that body
And today we see the preliminary
skirmishes being fought for that con-
troll. With the United States sena-
torship in mind the Deneon crowd, the
Lorimer-Shurtleff crowd the Hopkins
crowd, the Foss crowd and several
other crowds are seeking to effect a
combine which will give control of the
Illinois general assembly and guaran-
tee the election of the candidate for
the United States senate who is the
choice of the combine. Isn't this a
travesty upon popular government?
Is there any justice in permitting
rival punches of professional politici-
ans to select federal senators? Is it
any wonder that we find so much rea-
son to criticise the cal;ber of men
selected as senators in this manner?
The democratic part was right
when 1t made this an issre. and when
1t went on record favoring the cleo
ton Of senators by direct vote. The
time will come when this will be done.
This outrage of leaving the selection
of United States senators by political
cliques and rings is nothing short of
disgrace.
Each party should make its nominal
ton for this Office at the primaries,
and then the voters of The state choose
between the nominees of all parties
the United States senate The pres
ent Hetnod OF choosing our senators
is one of the most farcical things in
our system of politics.
Watch the fight in the Illinois legis-
lature. True, Hopkins -eceived most
votes when the advisory vote was
taken at the republican primary. AS
We stated, above general interest was
not taken for obvious reasons. But III
around Senator Hopkins home, where
they know him so well. 'he voters die
take interest because they knew the
unworthiness of Hopkins, and the,
voted against him. Foss, who is op
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
fhotoeraphins the Deaf.

"That isn't good picture" said the
photographers, with an air Of apology.
1.-THE man was deaf"
''How can that infirmity affect the
picture?" asked the visitor.
ct gives his face tense, strained
look" the photographer explained.
'All deaf persons have that expression
when placed before a camera. They
sit with their heads tilted forward and
eyebrows uplifted, as If waiting for
the command to look pleasant. Cen
orally, suppose, that is what they are
waiting for. but even after have CIV
en- the order their muscles refuse to
relax.
"'What's that?' asks the deaf man
when he sees my lips move.
"'Look pleasant" l shout again.
"'Oh.' says he.
HE takes his hands from behind his
countenance, but he only compromises
on a fixed glare. None of the devices
known to the Photographic trade can
dispel that. In fact, the more bust
ness 1 introduce to charm my subject
into a joyful state the more rigid his
facial muscles become. He is listen
ing always for further instructions.
Whether they come or not, the look of
expectancy is there. For that reason
the deaf are the hardest people in the
world to photograph. If an artists
reputation depended upon the pictures
he makes of them he would soon be
obliged TO go out of business."-Phila-
delphia Leader
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Observation-Disclosures

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Philadelphia Record: Governor John
son of Minnesota looks like rising
sun. A democrat who can carry his
state three times in succession in the
face of a normal republican majority
of 100000 is marked for a man of des-
tiny. Perhaps he will be the Moses
that will lead the agricultural constit-
uencies of the northwest out of the
wilderness of protectionists and trust
breeding republicanism in which they
have been blindly wandering for nearly
40 years. In any event Governor John
son is well worth keeping an eye on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Copyrighted. 1901

81 say, Charlie, do you believe in
dreans?"
Thus addressed, Charlie Darlington
turned slowly around in his armchair.
He and his friend, Billy Laughton,
were seated in the window of the
American club, watching the Saturday
afternoon crowds pour out of the matt
neeS.
well, that depends largely on the
dream" announced Darlington at
length. 'If, for instance, you dream
of finding money in the street, take
my word for it, old man, there's moth
ing in it. But, on the other hand,
dream that some distant relative has
died and you are called upon to chip in
and help pay funeral expenses-well
such things have been known to hap
pen"
"As a friend in need, Charlie Oar
lington," declared Laughton, you're a
cipher
"Oh, say old man." protested Oar
lington. TASK me something sensible
Darlington rose from his chair and
picked up his hat from nearby table
I'm off. You had better go to sleep
and I'll leave word with the boy to cal
you in case you wander away in one
of those dreams"
Laughton did not know that his
friends sudden departure had been
caused by the sight of Charlotte Com
stock walking down the avenue alone
Darlington overlook her in few min
utes.
Lets so in Balston's and get an ice,
Darlington suggested as an excuse fol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

In lecture before the Chicago Col
lege of Medicine DIR. a. Il. Hagle ex-
planned a cure for lovesicknesS. He
said:
"a doctor can prepare himself to
treat lovesickness through mental in
f1uence just as more serious ills are
treated by it. One suggestion is to find
q new love. This occasionally cures an
old love complaint"
He commended the theory of Bishop
FaIlows of mind and medicine work
ing in harmony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Seven Years of Proof,

81 have had seven years of proof
that DIR. Kings New Discovery is the
best medicine to take for coughs and
colds and for every diseased condition
of throat, chest or lungs" says w. V.
Henry of Panama, Mo. The world has
had So years of proof that DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the best remedy for
coughs and colds, la grippe, asthma,
hay fever, bronchitis, hemorrhage of
the lungs, and the early stages of con-
sumption. Its timely use always pre-
vents the development of pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at all druggists
so cents and 81. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Security,

Although the feet is far away
In gray and distant seas,
Cur seacoast unprotected quite
Should foemen come to tease,
We are not worried nor afraid;
We do not quake in fear.
Why should we show the least alarm
Our orators are here.
What though along our coast should
cruise,
Equipped to cannonade.
A fleet of huge and hostile ships?
We would not be afraid.
Not by the beard of Buffalo Bill,
Although that beard is shy.
Our orators we'd bid advance
And let them speechify.
When griZZled sailors came to claim
Some morsel to devour
Or looking for place to plant
A lovely leaden shower
We'd lead the gentlemen of words,
OF full, explosive breath,
To crate to the hostile fleet
And talk the crew to death.
One hundred thousand orators
To drown the cannons' roari
Should that be insufficient found
Then we could rustic more.
All talking at the enemy
Should make the stoutest quail.
Haul down their colors or reverse
Their engines and turn tail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Colds and Group in Children.

"My little girl is subject to colds"
says Mrs. William H. Serig, No. Al
Fifth street, Wheeling, w. Va. Last
winter she had severe spell and a
terrible cough, but l cured her with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without
the aid of doctor, and my little boy
has been prevented many times from
having the Group by the timely use of
this syrup. This remedy is for sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Andrew Carnegie has written anoth-
er book. One reason we have so many
struggling authors in this country is
that they did not begin by getting a
cinch on the steel or oil business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Each to His Line.

''Do you think Il man can be honest
In business?''
Matter of principle with me-" said
the money lender.
I "Matter of policy with me-" said the
insurance agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

In other words, according to the best
information obtainable, the tariff is to
be readjusted to the extent that none
of its beneficiaries will suffer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

The standpatters IRE determined.
The tariff beneficia"ies are flocking to
Washington and find m,!Cn encourage
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

y
having Charlotte to himself for awhile.
And Charlotte seemed more than will
ing.
Once seated in the fashionable tea
room, Charlotte said she preferred tea
to an ice.
"You see, I'm not up to the mark
today" she explained. 81 had q bad
night of it-had horrible dreams all
night long" Then, looking up at him
and opening wide her usually dreamy
eyes, she suddenly asked, DO you be-
lieve in dreams?"
Darlington depressed his mirth for
the time being.
|. ''Eh-well-that isl was just dis
cussing that very question:" he stam-
mered
"Well, do you?" persisted Charlotte.
"Yes-no-that is. sometimes" began
Darlington. Then he stopped and
pinched his arm. Say, 90 l look
queer to you, Miss Comstock?" he con-
tlnued. Il don't happen to be dream
ing now, do II"
"Oh, you're so funny, Mr.. Darling
|
''Ill not tell you another word! You're
a prosaic, wide awake man. believe
you're night Waterman and don't
i sleep at ALL"
"But, my dear girl, night watchmen
are not notoriously sound sleepers,"
protested Darlington.
| All arguments. however, were of no
avail. Charlotte would not finish her
story and conversation was forced
into other channels.
|
! The next morning Charlie Darlington
awoke in his bachelor apartments with
a most uncomfortable feeling in his
head. He raised his right arm to feel
his aching head, and his arm seemed
to work like piece of machinery In
need of oiling.
His head to ailsintentS was bound up
as In q wise His throat was parched.
After a moment a knowing smile
came over his face.
"Ah, / know" he said to himself.
He pressed a button for his man,
who answered the summons at once.
onah
~, what time is it? How did l get
here and where was l last night?"
I, 'It's past II, sir" Then, seeing the
mystified expression on his masters
face, he smiled most annoying smile
Maybe If you shook yourself you'd
recall 1t. Guess you're not awake yet
are you?"
"T don't know, Hall. 1 thought
was. But maybe I'm dreaming"
He made an effort to sit up, uttered
cry of pain and sank back on the
pillow again. Without further ex
PLANTATION Hall disappeared. Darling
ton, again left to himself. tried to solv,
the problem, and little by little he fel
an explanation dawn on him. The doc
opened and Billy Laughton entered.
"Well, old tenderfoot, how goes It?
greeted Billy.
"Sit down. Billy. want to tell yo
something" answered Darlington. "Bi
", I've had a dream-a horribly realii
tic dream-and I'm not altogether SUI
\ that I'm awake vet"
Forget it. Charlie, sarg out Laugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Has it struck you that you might as
well prepare that holiday shopping list
right now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. lEn-
sered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Thursday, November ~ 1908.

The tariff is to be reformed by its
friends" You know what that means.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
A good opinion of

A good opinion Of ourselves is good
thing to have around-provided we
carefully keep it out of sight and hear
inG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

SOMETIMES even throwing bouquets
hit man Oh the jaw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Probably we know neither as much
do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
By DUN

You may have a good deal more Of q
reputation than you imagine-and still
not be pleased to find it out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

ERRORS in addition are the cause
IL of more work, worry, lost time,
delayed statements-more ex-
pense than all other forms of miscal-
culation combined. II the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Any woman is fond of pretty clothes
when they belong to herself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Humor aue Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A beautifulcom
pleXion has moth
ing to do with the
common sense Of
its possessor, but
it is a test Of it In
others.
The main guy
is generally the
urbane gentleman
who got into de-
ciSive actfo on
when the main
chance came am
bling down the
pike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

"He had great ambitions to be q
pugilist.'
ayes, but he is completely cured"
what did he take for it?''
''The count"
The Slip.
The atmosphere is tinged with blue,
And hay is the sun,
And 1 am blue and hazy too;
My fortune is undone.
The summers gone. 1. won't come
back.
Ny hopes are badly shattered.
made tack, got off the track
Shipwrecked and badly battered.
Who tries an heiress to pursue
Throughout a summer season
Will get his due. 'twixt me and you.
With neither rhyme nor reason.
For spilled milk it's no use to cry.
But life is rather funny.
And why, oh, why will mere man try
To love a girl with money?
Clever Suggestion.
"They say that flies carry disease
germs on their feet"
"That ought to be easy enough to
prevent"
Glow would you do it?'
'..Make the flies wear slippers and
take them of before they come into
the house."
1eartless Relative.
<Got any near relationsT'
"Just rich uncle"
"Tha.'y great. Think he will leave
you anything when he diesw
81 doibt It. When leave my watch
and overcoat with him now have the
time of my life getting them back"
Padded.
"Unele Bill tells me that he shot an
elephant once"
| 'eWhenr'
MANY years ago."
! 'It was probably a. rabbit when he
/ shot 1t. Dut IT has grown few inches
! every time he has told about It"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

"He had great ambitions to be q
pugilist."
"Yes, but he is completely cured"
what did he take for it?'
'The count
New-York tribune., 1908-03-05
WESTINGHOUSE PL4NS.
adjustment Of Debts and Ending
of Receirership Expected Soon.

President George Westinghouse said Yesterday
that satisfactory progress being made toward
the adjustment of the debts of the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Company and a prompt
termination Of the receivershp. The remaining
essential feature Of the readjustment committee 5
plan. he said the raising OF S7.dleJo from the
sale OF asserting stock which required to
make The plan complete success.
Nr Westinghouse added that the creditors COM
mittee Of The Security investment Company. now
in the hands OF receiver. which about per
Of the asserting stock. all OF which pledged
as collateral for its notes. formulating plan
which cfEIained provisions for extension Of its
oeht anG FOR the raising Of funds take up pro
rata amount of asserting stock under the terms
prescribed by The readjustnent committee
In the mean time, M Westinghouse said. the
nlerchan6isa creditors Of tho company had ia ken
steps TO organize committee to cooperate with
the re5dJus7 n1Cnt committee and the Security In
vsstnen1 Company ~omnli.tee- He stated also tina :
the commercial creditors committee had in view a n
agreement 10 accept asserting stock in settlement
of accounts provided the shareholders in general
promptly assumed their share IN the plans for lift
t-g the receivership
New-York tribune., 1908-03-05
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