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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Employees Liability Act.

: By law passed at the last session
OF congress some $4,000 federal en-
ployes come within the provisions of
measure which entities them to COM
pensation for injuries sustained while
in the government service The law
provides for indemnifying either the
person who suffers injury, not result
course of his employment. or his de-
pendent family in case such injury re-
suits in death.
A circular issued by the department
of commerce and labor emphasizes
the great Importance of the measure
in the domain of labor legislation. The
new law applies to persons employed
by the government as artisans or la
borers III the following services: Ar
senals, navy yards, river and harbor
construction, fertilization construction,
hazardous employment in the recIama-
ton service, hazardous employment
under the Isthmian canal commission.
and in government manufacturing es-
ADJUSTMENTS. Compensation will b ,
paid under this law only for such in
iuries to an employee as may occur in
the course of his employment and
cause inability to pursue his employ
ment for more than 10 days. Compen-
sation is not paid if the injury is due
to the negligence or misconduct of the
employee injured. The compensation
consists in continuing during the peri
cd of disability, but not over one year.
the same pay received at the time of
injury.
If the employee is killed, or dies from
the effects of his injury, leaving a
widow or children under 1G years of
age, or dependent parents, the same
compensation will be paid to these de-
pendent relatives for the period of one
wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
His Enemies Praise Him.

The New York Commercial, by no
means newspaper that has been ia
vorable to Mr.. Bryan, but distinctly
disposed TO be eulogistic of Mr.. Taft,
highly compliments Mr. Bryan on his
speech of acceptance. 1t devotes two
columns of its editorial space to a
discussion of the speech and says in
beginning the article:
Even the most intolerant critics
of William Jennings Bryan will be
forced to admit that his speech at his
Lincoln home recently in acceptance
of the democratic nomination for
president of the United States was
a thoroughly conservative outgiying
and presented the general political
issues of the year. from an altogether
wholesome and reasonable point of
view"
After commencing Mr. Bryan and
showing wherein he has his opponents
at disadvantage. the Commercial de-
clares there is not a breath OF un-
fairness. however, i'll Candidate Bry-
ans attack upon the opposing party
ON its tariff revision record ana
closes its very interesting EDITORIAL by
saying: Colonel Bryan can hardly
fail to be distinctly stronger with the
people after this speech of acceptance
than he was before"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved.

Edward E. Henry, with the United
States Express company, Chicago,
writes: Our general superintendent,
Mr.. Quick, handed me a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea remedy some time ago to check
an attack of the old chronic diarrhoea.
have used it since that time and
cured many on our trains who have
been sick. l am an old soldier who
served with Rutherford B. Hayes and
William Mckinley four years in the
23d Ohio regiment, and have no all
ment except chronic diarrhoea, which
this remedy stops at once" For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
Paulton's Prisoner-By w. F. BRYAN.
Copyrighted, 1908. by Associated Literary Press.

How do YOU know that it is pref.
ty:' demanded Edith from the securi.
" of the sunbonEet's shade. 1t hurt,
her TO think that Guy would fiirt with
any girl he met. but she was deter.
mined te carry the game as far as she
dared.
III take the face on trust" an,
nounced Paulton calmly. "All's fair
In love and war. they say, so your face
must he fair. since this is mimic war;"
Maybe it's only make believe fair
since this is make believe war;" sug
gested Edith coquettishly.
ITO the contrary. this is very real
war" declared paulton. "ard | am
obliged TO place YOU under arrest"
what for?" demanded Edith. not
without some alarm. You cannot
draw country folks into your games"
'1ou ere wrong" retorted Paulton.
at is the soldiers duty to take into
custody those enemies of his country
whose sentiments threaten the SUCCESS
of campaign"
But | am not your enemy" pro.
tested Edith. Il won't be taken pris.
oner"
Perhaps" assented Paulton. "but a
stern duty confronts me. I must take
yon prisoner and hale you Eefore a
court martial Unless
He paused tantalizingly.
Unless" She told herself that il
he demanded kiss as the price of her
freedom she would never believe in
men again.
There is but one way out of it,
continued Paulton. prove your 10y.
atty to your country by marrying one
Of its protectors. There is a parson
Just beyond here. I passed church
not very long ago We will slip over
there and get married. and then shall
| be certain that you are not an enemy
| TO the country"
"And II / refuse|' asked Edith lofti-
| ly. in her anger dropping her vocal
| disguise.
In that case" answered Paulton. 81
am afraid that you will be thrown into
| the guardhouse until you change youl
mind"
| Il shall report you to the colonel
cried Edith angrily. He will not toll
crate such conduct.'%~
! Il am quite certain that the colone
will approve my conduct" said Guy
! placidly. Coming up on the train h,
| told me that | ought 10 marry. and
| assured him that, through no fault Of
mine. bachelorhood was my lot. I an
1 sure that he will be pleased at thu
promptness with which have actet
upon his suggestion when | bring my
bride into camp"
Il won't he your bride" stormet
Edith. You are rude and ungentle
manly to take unfair advantage of ;
woman"
"Alfs fair in love and war" remind
ed Paulton. land this is both love an,
war. l am doing the loving and yol
have been doing the warning. Do yol
think it was fair to rrn away as yo,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
did and never girc me a hint Of your

did AMI never give me hint Of your
address,
You know me!" gasped Edith.
"Most assuredly." declared Paulton
II was not positive until l saw that
you were wearing the little ring gave
you and which you never would wear
in town. Then I knew that perhaps
there was Il chance. VIII you marry
me. Edith
Not now" protested Edith in sud
den panic. Guy. don't make me mar
ry you right away You have your
scouting TO 60. and-I never did like
the minister of that Ii e church." she
added inconsequentially. "Dr. Miron
is much nicer"
May | come back when this cruel
war is oyer-neXt week." asked Guy
tenderiy. Then I'll ash. DIR. Miron to
marry us. and we'll have our friends
up to see the prisoner of war marry
her captor, just rs they do in historical
novels"
Il think that I'll Just have to marry
you" assented Edith. You are such
a persistent torment
AIS fair Paulton began his IA
vorite quotation. hut the rest was lost
in the pasteboard tunnel of the sunbon.
net as he claimed a kiss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

a savage and dreadful attack, Il rearing
AID heavy plunge.
WHAT calculated the Turk waeii
he was Informed of this. Have caer-
ished Il man Killer"
The camel was heartily beaten ana
reduced to his knees, whereupon ms
doubled fore leg was tied SO that he
could rise but with difficulty, and we
withdrew to observe his behavior, fof
his master was not yet convinced. RiSe
he did, persistent. silent effort. ana
cautiously approached the saddle, which
he attacked as savagely as before, but
no. with one hoof.
Il have had Il narrow escape, SAID
the Turk. My camel would have
killed me tonight. BY God and Mo-
manned, the prophet of God he
swore, Il will sell the beast i'll the
bazaar at Beersheba.''
l inquired concerning the future own
er's prospect of long life.
He is in Gods hands" was the an
swer-Norman Duncan in Harpcr's
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Dancers on Every Hand.

"Hc boiled all of his water to kill
the microbes, went downtown through
the back alleys to be safe from auto
mobiles and went around three miles
when in the country rather than go
through pasture containing a large
bull"
playing pretty safe. chg"
at would look like il, but as he
was going down that country lane for
ty miles from town, five miles from a
railroad and ten miles from any one
who had ever seen an automobile an
airship came tumbling down on his
head, and he isn't out of the hospital
yet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
THE MAN KILLING CAMEL.
A Turks Consideration For tn,
Brute's Future Owner.

There had come with us from Hebron
a Turkish soldier riding young camel
whose virtues he Boosted and indeed
exhbited-the clean limbs, the stride
and the docility of the beast. 1t SEEM
ed worthy camel-a camel of excel
lent hunor and of disguished promise
and it was much coveted by the way.
At night. as the custom Is, the man
was used to sleeping close to his beast.
the winds being chill. but now at Ra-
fieh, while the mules were unloading
and tue cook was coaxing his fire, he
tethered the camel, flung his saddle on
the sand and went off to the mud bar
racks TO hobnob with the Egyptian
frontier guard. | was presently
alarmed by the cooks cutlery and a
rising excitement in camp. The docile
camel was yiciously tramplins his mas
ter's saddle stupidity believing that he
was engaged in his masters murder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

state. A study of the question of the
assessment and taxation of forest land
is also being made.
Over large area in the southern
part of the state the timber is being
rapidly killed by borers, and the state
experiment station is now making a
special investigation of this phase, of
the forest problem, in order to ascer-
tain the character and extent of the
insect damage. The result of this
special Investigation will have an i'm.
portant bearing upon the management
of forest land in the infected section
By agreement. the Investigations are
being conducted by Dr.. S. A. Forbes
of the state biological survey. in coop
Grafton with the government forest
survey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Humor ana Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
SUMMER PLEASURES.

The picnic season is in bloom,
And to the woods inviting
Lunch burdened pleasure seekers go
In search of sport exciting.
The hampers, filled with pies and
things
Too numerous TO mention.
Arc spread upon the festive sward
And get the best attention.
Far from the city's noise and din.
Far from the lines of travel.
They rest beneath the sylvan Shade
And let their cares unravel.
The sand bugs loiter on their neck5
Or daily with their tresses.
And many wiggly. crawling things
Climb up on brand new dresses.
No matter though the food is cold,
The coffee spoiled in making.
The butter running like deer
And bugs from tree limbs shaking,
Such trifics do not mar the day,
Because what hopeful sinner
Expects or looks for very much
From any picnic dinner?
Then let them revel in the woods.
Sweet rural beauties scanning,
And give meanwhile their naughty
necks
A swell and lovely tanning.
Unmindful of the small mishaps.
To kick Oh them were treason,
Because whatever is is right
All through the picnic season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

had stumbled on Quaint village far
from the haunts of fashion. In sim
pie gowns and with her hair in bratds
she rejoiced at the freedom from dress
and social routine that had been her
portion all winter. In her Bingham
sunbonnet she might have passed for
the daughter of a farmer, and for the
moment Guy Paulton took her to be
such when he came upon her in the
little woodland where Edith spent most
of her time Her back was turned TO
him as he parted the bushes and tram
pied down the ferns.
Edith started at the sound of ehis
voice, but promptly drew the all con
cealing bonnet down in front and man
ageti to stammer an answer to his
question if she had seen any soldiers
about.
For the first time she noticed that
he was in uniform, and she immedf-
ately realized that the rough service
dress was most becoming. Paulton
was built in heroic mold, and. though
he looked well in the conventional
dress of a man of fashion. the heavy
blue shirt. open to display his fine
throat, and tight fitting riding trousers
emphasized the good lines of his pow
erfully muscled figure
Edith shook her head
You are certain that there have
been no soldiers about he asked
again. mo chaps in brown uniform?"
Haven't seen any" denied Edith in
| nasal tones. You're the first soldier
I've seen since the county fair. Is it
parade:''
ITS game of war; explained Paul
ton. They divided the militia into
two armies. The browns must beat
the blues to win, and of course we
blues are anxious to see that they don't.
I am supposed to be scouting"
Like real soldiers:" she asked limo
Gently
"Of course" was the impatient reply.
''rhat is the whole idea, to train us
like the regulars"
Edith giggled in very good imita.
| ton Of Dolly Spence, the village f1irt.
II didn't know that real soldiers
stopped to talk to girls when there
was a war on she suggested as she
raised her hand to the bonnet the bet
| ter to adjust it's shade.
The movement was fatal to conceal
ment. Paulton noticed that her hant
was unusually white for girl wht
worked about the farm. and the mex
instant he recognized the slight fiiigre,
band that circled one of tie slender
fingers. 1t had been his mothers. ant
how often he had suggested to Edit
to wear it.
I'VE are like regular soldiers alst
because we are not above pleasan
little Irritation. /" declared Paulton smi
ingiy. Il believe that regular 80
der would kiss such pretty face q
yours!' -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
NOlSELESS BULLETS FIRED
Maxim Invention, Tested by Army
Board. Proves Satisfactory.

Springfield. Mass, Aug. 25.-Oficial
: ests were made here yesterday of
Hiram Percy Maxim's noiseless device
IN connection with the United States
magazine rifle. and they proved very
satisfactory both to the inventor ami
Examining board. The tests were at
he 16-acre range.
By a system of signals it was
earned that the regulation army rifle
could be heard for a distance of three
and one-quarter miles. BY cutting
Town the sound distance from 800
Yards to 1900 yards it was learned
hat Mr.. Maxims invention eliminates
a per cent of the sound
The men firing said there was prac
,ically no noise as the bullet left the
barrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
LEWIS BUYS ST. LOUIS PAPER
Will Take Possession of Star and
Chronicle Next Monday.

ST. Louis. Aug. 25.-The purchase
of the st. Louis Star and Chronicle
by Edward G.. Lewis was officially an
nounced yesterday afternoon, Lewis
take possession next Monday. The
deal was closed at l O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. when Lewis handed Nathan
Frank a check in payment for his
holdings.
Neither Lewis nor Frank would dis
close the terms. 1t is understood
Frank also sold the block of stock
held by Milton A. McRae of Cincin-
lati. Lewis will be president of the
company. w. E. Miller. secretary; F.
y. Putnam. treasurer. All are officers
Of the Lewis Publishing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Trees of Illinois.

Southern Illinois is now studying
forest conditions with the hope of
formulating plans which will prevent
the total destruction of the, timber,
upon which number of local indus
tries depend. The forests in other
parts of the state have already been
examined for the same purpose. Re
ports will be made showing the condi
lions and recommending appropriate
action. particularly the adoption of ;
definite forest policy on the part o
the state.
Localities along the Illinois river
from which the mines of north cen
trail Illinois now draw largely for thei
timber. will also be examined, as wei
smaller sections throughout tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
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. If the
Observation-Disclosures

did nothing but eliminate these errors
it would be worth many times its cost
to any business. But it does more.
1t cuts the time of listing in half, in
creases the efficiencys of your book
keepers, insures prompt statements
and trial balances, etc.
The Universal will handle figures
faster, easier, more accurately, neater
and keep on doing so longer and more
economically than old style machines
which do not possess its many advan-
tages, i. e.: A carriage that permits
the printing of regular or irregular
columns any distance apart on the
same sheet; totals and subtotals in
red; paper roll, carriage, counter and
register in plain view of operator, and
many others.
We solicit the opportunity of
demonstrating to you on your
work, in your office, at
pense, the proof of our claims.
Forest H. Montgomery, District Sales
Agent, Suite 1S34-1S3G, Commercial Ma
tional Bank Building, Chicago, Ill.
Universal Adding Machine company,
ST. Louis. Branch offices in all prin-
cipal cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

Absurd as it may seem, Edith Nor.
timer had run away from happiness.
Realizing that Guy Paulton was de-
termined to marry her, she had looked
into the commanding eyes and survey
ed the determined chin and had fed
IN a panic TO the mountains after art
fully announcing that she was bound
for the shore.
This was not because she did not
want to marry Paulton. To the con-
trary, the prospect thrilled her with
tender delight, but what she did want
was another social season without ties
of any sort. She did not want TO retire
to the ranks of engaged girls and wall
flowers after only one years triumph
as the belle of the season.
Guy, on the contrary, seemed deter
mined TO be married at once, and as d
last resort she had fed to escape his
proposal From babyhood Guy had had
a masterful way, and Edith knew that
if she stopped to argue she was lost.
Her old chum, Belle Manton, who
was going to Beach Haven, forwarded
Edith's mail and otherwise helped to
maintain the polite but obvious fiction.
Loyalty she strove to protect her
friends secret, and, though Paulton al
ternately begged and threatened he
could gain no hint of Edith's where
abouts. Edith smiled at the desperate
letters he wrote, but she carefully
saved them in her little rosewood tray
cling desk. and could Paulton have
seen the tender light in her eyes as she
reread them in the quiet of the sum
mer nights he would have been con-
tent. The trouble was that Paulton
could not see. and he was putting in a
most uncomfortable summer.
Oddly enough. Edith was really en-
joying her runaway vacation. She
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
She Knew.

"Funny they can't understand it."
understand wbat?'
Understand baseball. 1 mean wo-
men
"Pshaw! My wife knows all about
it."
Understands the fine plays?"
Not exactly that. She understands
that it is a terrible game that is keep
ing us poor because | devote all of my
time to it to the neglect of business"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

Secretary of War Wright will take
the stump in the south for Mr.. Taft.
Colonel Bryan is at bit of disad-
vantage at not having a lot of cab
met officers to work for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Had Never Used Them.

"How are those theories You had
about raising children before you were
married."
Just as good as new. l haven't
used them over fifteen or twenty min
utes in raising Il family of three"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
The Man with pancru,f

AN now be cured. He should buy n
bottle of Zemo today. Zemo destroys
The germ that causes the disease. It's
use stops itching instantly, prevents
falling hair and leaves the scalp in a
.lean healthy condition. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

y horse named Stand Pat won a
race in Iowa last Friday, but he didr;
win it by standing pat. He kept
moving all the time. Stand Pat can
not win the presidential sweepstakes
this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

Aguinaldo, who aspired to head The
running for alderman in Manila
Wanted to be Washington; trying
now to become d Hinky Dink!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

If. Mr. Bryan carries Illinois. Indi
ana, Ohio and New York he should
not fa'l 10 give good job to the man
who mad the courage to predict it.
Hon. Champ Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Matter In Its Nature

"What in the world ails this water"
asked the thirsty one.
Its water. Isn't that enough?" asked
the gentleman in the garb of a states
man who was also trying to slake his
thirst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The day after is an occasion long to
he disrcmembcred-i that were posi-
BILE.
A woman always has faith in a mans
Judgment. She has previously seen
to it that it is right.
1t is n question whether it is better
to have loved and lost than never to
have affined at all.
The only time that Il young man can
attend TO girl and business, too, is
when the girl is the business.
People who don't understand sense
and can't talk nonsense may be claSsed
among the impossible people.
You can't always tell how thing
will turn out, and sometimes you cap
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

1t will not be necessary to notify
Tom Hisgen of his nomination Tom
was Johnny-at-therat-hole when it
was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

1t is announced that Persia has ap-
pointed representative at Athens
for the first time in 2,399 years. Dig
up your ancient histories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
GRAHAM'S
DANCING SCHOOL.

Third and Gaines street Davenport.
Old phone north 81, also 1S76-M. You
can set the hour to suit your convent
ence, day or evening. Land now or be
lonesome. J. j. GRAHAM. Teacher of
all Dances, 703ls West Third street.
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. III. IEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

The next great tri-city amusement
event will be the Rock Island expo
sition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Shall the people rule?

The New York World comedies the
election of Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

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 such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.