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A wATTERsoNIAL APPEAL.

Col. Henry Watterson swallows his
medicine and writes testimonial for
the proprietor OF the nostrum.
In a four column editorial, which
harks back. fo- what reason we know
not. to the Hayes-Tilden campaign,
he attempts to Justify his own sup.
port of William Jennings Bryan. and
establish the fact that Mr. Bryan is
fighting for the "people against the
Money Devil" to do which the UNI
daunted Colonel must needs prove
that Bryan was fighting "for the
people" when he fWatterson) was
opposing Bryan might and main.
Having swallowed that Col. Waiter
son dryly remarks: 'If the Courier
Journal could get to AIR. Bryan any
Democrat may"
II must be admitted In the outset
that Col. Watterson succeeds admira-
bly, In justifying his own position. as
A partisan, and he well says that "any
Democrat may" meaning that II is
the logical thing for Democratic
politician to support the candidate
this year. Unfortunately. 1t has not
been the Democratic politicians. but
an overwhelming majority of the
voters of the United States. who have
repeatedly defeated Mr.. Bryan for
the presidency
Col. watterson argues In this wise.
speaking of his conference with
Bryan. when We are led to UNDER
stand that Colonel watterson sug-
gested to the ambitious Nebraskan
that he put aside his lust for ONCE
this once and support some one else
for the presidency: "Mr. Bryan had
his own story TO tell. What au-
thority had he to name a successor
in case he stepped aside' What
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

! because Il hates Roosevelt and Taft
represents the Roosevelt policies and
ideals. He cannot hope to impugn
the character of Roosevelt. Taft has
come through bitter fight unscathed
The man, who had the temerity 20
denounce Boss Cox in his own state
on the eve of state election and
with the knowledge OF his own avail
ability as a presidential candidate,
and who refused TO compromise with
Foraker to gain a united delegation
from his own state. is hardly to be
damaged by any mere hysterlcal out
cry.
| There is nothing new in the Bryan
campaign as outlined in Watterson's
editorial. 1t is the same old noise
the cry of the party OF "Fingy" Con-
ners, Boss Murphy. Roger Sullivan,
Tom Taggart, of French Lick, and
the Louisville ring for the Offices.
Is Col. Watterson entirely free
from doubt in his own mind? Listen:
,"we ehtreat every thinking and loyal
Democrat in the land to study the
situation, leaving Mr. Bryan out Of
Il; for Mr.. Bryan is merely an in
strument under heaven
Mr. Taft's personality, however at
tractive, is only an atom when We re-
feet that It is only the velvet hand
Of the old confidence game OF high
tariff and high finance"
What a pity, one cannot help
musing, that Heaven did not select
an instrument" whose personality
even Heavens own mouthpiece de-
clares attractive" instead OF one,
which Colonel Watterson bids his
henchmen to ignore.
| Poor Col Watterson. he does not
speak out with the enthusiasm of an
ardent convert. He takes Bryan as
he says: "In spite OF the argument
we had made against his availa-
bility," and because 1.-THE belated
movement to defeat his nomination
appeared under equlvocal patronage
and involved the use of money which
emanated from doubtful sources" IS
! Could anything be more insulting
than the covert slur of the whole
reference to Bryan Could anything
be moie debasing in American poll
ties than the context?
In substance Watterson says: We
have here a candidate. whom / have
considered a dangerous fellow; but |
shall support him this time. because
I find that II he does not accept the
nomination. someone else represent
ing a worse element will get II.
Moreover. this fellow will be rem
dered helpless to injure the country
Iby reason OF the fact that the United
States senate will be opposed to him
for four years He has been fighting
the battles OF the people against the
money Devi'," and against me, too,
II you please. You masses" stand
by him. He cannot hurt you. "Mr.
Money Devil" So you support him
and thus rebuke Roosevelt and Taft
and well all be happy. II can sup
port him, the rest of YOU can. Ugh!
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and although Bryan made no COM
ment his pleasure was evident in the
buoyant tone in which he read the
statement.
Making Arrangements.
DR.. P. l.. Hail. Nebraska's member
OF the national committee, discussed
with Bryan the arrangements for
Bryan's meeting with the committee
here Tuesday.
The qualifications Of a number OF
men for the position Of chairman OF
the Democratic national committee
were talked over informally. but
their names we're not to be learned
either from Bryan or Hall. There Is
disposition to leave the final se,ec.
ton to Bryan. Some forty or fifty
of Governor Johnson's cohorts called
at Fairview. In. token OF the surren.
der of the johnson forces. Lester Ell.
wood gave up his flag with Johnson's
name on II to Bryan.
"The fight is over and we are with
you now" was the assurance given
Bryan by Congressman Hammonds
who placed Johnson in nomination.
Refutes Watson's Statement. \.
The following from a North Caro-
lima editor was received at Fairview
tom Watson quotes you as say
ing you would never vote for Con
federate veteran. Does this misrep
resent your"
I In replay Bryan telegraphed that
he never made any such statement
that he had voted for a Confederat,
veteran for the speaker of the hous,
OF representatives on three occasions
He recommended an eD Confederat,
for postmaster at Lincoln. and while
in congress entertained the best o.
relations with ex-Confederates.
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Ancscnts Gould Teach Us.

London. July i3.-Lord Morley. OF
Blackburn. secretary for India, was
Installed as chancellor OF victorla
university at Manchester last week
In succession to the late dixie OF
Deyonshire. In the course OF his adj
dress Morley made contribution to the
vexed question OF compulsory Greek
at the universities. ION the day that
We become quite sure" said he. that
the ancients had nothing TO teach
which would be good for us to learn.
on that day my consent as chancellor
will be given TO leave the classical
elements out OF education and not be-
fore. am sure that day will not
arrive In a hurry"
Tho Evening sun-lOc a Week
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captured feet and the method OF its
taking were unknown to the country
at large. Seattle extended all consis
tent courtesies to the yanqnished;
but II afforded little balm.
And thus II was that for many days
imprisoned. powerless. and lost. with
crippled tops. crushed stacks and un
der the white flag OF surrender. the
flower OF Japanese prowess fioated on
an inland sea In sullen mourning
while me gasping world shuddered In
contemplation OF its fate. 10
ITO be contiu-ed I'm next issue.)
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The Chicago Tribune advocates
placing candidates names on the
ticket alphabetically. We shall add
we have seen municipal tickets that
not only should be indexed. but
should be accompanied by references
and explanations.
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hnal game Of the series with the

final game of the series with the
Toledo club.
Twenty minutes before time to
begin play Mr.. Bryce entered the
park and paused a moment to con-
graduate the Columbus players on
their recent work. Then he stepped
into the grand stand and took seat
beside Messrs. Brush and McGraw. OF
the New York National league club.
who had come over from Pittsburg
TO watch the game.
For two or three minutes the three
were engaged in conversation. when
the doomed mans head fell back
ward. Medical men were at his side
instantly. but TO no avail. He uttered
not word after being stricken.
Try tho Sun for Job WORK
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

Considerable space was given to
the Evansville. Ind. man who went
five days without tasting water; but
there are lots OF people In Evansville.
who haven't drank any water for a
longer time than that.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

Tom Lawson says he is for Bryan
since the latter has abandoned such
'poppycockisms" as free silver. Per-
haps, lot more might support
Bryan If he could get rid of Lawson.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

Both Bryan and Kern are good
losers. The latter has been defeated
for governor of Indiana as often as
Bryan has been defeated for presi-
dent.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
County Count Clerk.

The Sun is authorized to announce
Hiram Smedley a candidate for re-
election to the Office OF Clerk of the
McCracken County Court subject to
the action Of the Democratic party.
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Daily Thought.

"One mans heart makes him a king
in hovel-another's wretch In a
palace"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

We greatly fear that Bill Bryan's
crop of alfalfa will be trampled down.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13

Personally Appeared before me,
this July 2, 1908, r. d. MacMlllen.
business manager Of The Sun, who
afirms that the above statement of
the circulation of The Sun for the
month OF June, 1908, is true to the
best Of his knowledge and belief.
My commission expires January
10, 1912. PETER PURYEAR.
Notary Public.
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you DON'T HAVE TO WAIT

Every dose makss you iesibetter. Lsx.ro
keeps your whole ,nsides right. sold or the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13
DROPPED DEAD AT GAME.
President Bryce ~ Columbus Club
Succumbs.

Columbus. o., July lS.-Thomas
J. Bryce. president OF the baseball
company that has produced the sport
in Columbus since the organization OF
the American association. died yes
terday afternoon in sight OF 5000
people who had gathered to see the
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BRYAN And KERN

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and although Bryan made no com
ment his pleasure was evident in the
buoyant tone in which he read the
statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
LINCOLN DAY TO
BE OBSERVED
County Offices Will Be Closed, and
indications Are for Unusual Rec
ognition of Holiday.

Indications are that next Wednes
day, Lincoln's birthday anniversary,
will be more generally observed in
Rock Island as a holiday than for a
number of years. The banks will be
closed as usual, and for the first time
in many years the county Offices at
the court house will be closed in OBJ
servation of the day. The Illinois stat
Ttes make Lincoln's birthday Il legal
holiday, but it has not been the Gus,
tom TO close the offices. The offices
have always beer closed on Washing
tons birthday, and as Lincoln was an
Illinois man there is even greater sen
timent in favor of observing his natal
day.
The Rock Island Club will observe
the day with the annual Lincoln day
banquet in the evening at the club
house. Judge P. S. Grosscup of Chi
cagO will deliver the principal address
at the afterdinner program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
THOMSON LEAVES
TRlBUNES OFFICE
Assistant Secretary Resigns and De-
parts for Wichita to Engage
in Manufacturing.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Thomson left yes
terday afternoon for Monmouth, H.,
where they will visit for few days
with the family of Professor Graham
of Monmuth college, and then go to
their future home in Wichita, Kan.
The best wishes of their many friends
in this city go with them. Mr. Thorn
son for the past nine years has been
connected with the head Office of the
Fraternal Tribmes as assistant sec
rotary. and in that position has ever
won a high place in the esteem of the
officers and members. He resigns to
engage in the manufacturing business
at Wichita in connection with valuable
inventions for which he was recently
granted letters patent. A married
daughter, Mrs. Clara Johnston, is liv-
ing at Wichita.
Mr. Thomson was yesterday present
ed with a silver shaving mug and
brush by the Tribunes Office force, as
a testimonial of their esteem. A set
of resolutions highly complimentary
to him as a citizen and official was
passed by the board of regents of the
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06

Heights have for a long time desired
annexation, and when the proposition
failed last spring plans were soon form
ulated to put through a bigger project
this spring. This movement was
started. and seemed in fair way to
be successful, but owing to the short
time allowed. and the activity OF OBJ
structionists in the larger area of ter
ritory which was included, it was i'm
possible to complete the preliminaries
for the annexation of so large tract,
and the petitions were prepared for
the smaller portion which had sought
annexation before The petitions were
presented 10 the city clerk yesterday,
and on the request of Aldermen
Tuckis, Trefz and Benson, a special
meeting was held to consider the petit
ton. According to law yesterday was
the last day on which the petition
could be filed and acted on.
The question is now up to the people
of the city. The vote last spring on
this proposition showed the sentiment
in favor of annexation. and there is
little doubt that the proposition will
carry by an even larger vote this
spring. The question does not come
up on the ballot in South Rock Island
the people Of that tract having already
expressed themselves by the petition
The belief prevails that when this
tract is annexed, it will not be long
before sections of South Rock Island
will seek admission, and ultimately
the city will be called on to annex ali
Of the territory as far south as the line
OF Brashar street.
Assist Visiting Nurse.
The council voted unanimously tC
assist the Visiting Nurse association
A resolution offered by Alderman Os-
from that the city pay So a month to
the association toward the support OF
the visiting nurse was adopted. While
this is a small amount, it shows the
spirit of the city, and later the amount
can be increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
PERFORMANCE ADDS
$40 TO THE FUNDS
Through Courtesy of Family Theater
Management, Visiting Nurse AS
ISOLATION is Benefited.

Although the weather was inclement
he matinee performance at the Family
theater yesterday was largely attend
ed. The receipts of the afternoon were
generously donated by Manager S. A.
-ewinsohn to the Visiting Nurse asso-
,iation, and as a result the association
will receive $40 For the occasion,
Manager Lewinsohn had provided an
augmented orchestra in addition to the
ocular vaudeville program, and much
pleasure was added to the program by
several vocal selections. Mrs. r. r.
n, and for the we'll merited encore
number gave "All for You" by D'Hard-
OF. She was accompanied by Mrs. L.
Nynes, piano, Miss Florence Freistat,
violin, and Miss Hazel Munger, cello.
Mrs. E. B. Chopper rendered delight
ully Bonnie, Sweet Bessie, the Maid
If Dundee" by Gilbert, and as an en-
ore number gave phyllis is My Only
10y" by Whetley. She was accom-
panied by Frank Freistat. The vaude-
lille performance was about the aver
Ige in character and was well re-
ceived.
The following ladies acted as pa
.ronesses and ushers for the occasion !:
Patronesses-Me Julia Rosen-
ield, B. T. Cable. J. H. Trimble, NJ. e.
Potter, w. A. Crubaugh. Charles Nc
Hugh. J. S. Gilmore, T. H. Dolly, Stu
art Harper, H. d. Mack, Robert Wag,
Ter, Matte Williams. T. B. Reidy, H.
). Cable, NJ. C. Rice. E. B. Sterling
Alphonse Mosenfelder, J. A. O'Neal
David Don, ]. P. COmegys, Phil Mitch.
I'll, w. H. Reck, Ferd Levy, w. II
Whistler, l. S. White, Cynthia Wood
ruff. T. H. Thomas, w. H. Gest, p. w
Strickland. A. d. Welch, Fred REIN
rs, and DR.. Emily Wright.
Ushers-Mrs. T. B. Totten, Misses
Claire Gilmore, Agnes Gilmore, Selma
Bear, Kate Larkin, Harriet l.. Larkin
Mary E. Simpson, Irene Don, Florence
O'Neal, Frieda Harms, Blanche Mosen
fielder, May O'Connor, Jennie Collins
md Grace Stafford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

F. NJ. Burt is in Abingdon, H., today
on business connected with the M.W.A.
Mrs. William Andersen and daugh-
ter. Marie, have returned from a stay
in Europe. Mr. Andersen, who has
been studying for grand opera at vi
emma. Austria, will return in April.
William Emig has returned from
Washington. d. c., where he attended
the convention of the National Cutters
association. After the convention. Mr..
Emig visited other large eastern cities.
Mrs. Ben T. Gable, daughter, Miss
Cable. and son, Philo Cable, and Mrs.
Lucy Gable Castleman of st. Louis
will compose a party which will make
"a trip around the world the coming
summer.
a. G. Hill, director of manual train
ing in the Rock Island public schools,
left today for the state Manual Train
ing Teachers association at Peoria.
Mr.. Hill took an exhibit from the
schools here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
Licensed to Wed.
OBITUARY.
Two Deaths in Family.

Word has just been received here
that two deaths have occurred in the
last month in the family OF the late
Nathan Swain, formerly a resident of
Rock Island A son, Lawrence Swain,
died Jan. s, in a Minneapolis hospital.
death being caused by rheumatism,
and Sunday night his sister, Miss Nam
ME Swain, died at Woodbury., n. j.,
of pneumonia The family came to
Rock Island some so years ago and
resided mere for many years. Three
sisters, Mrs. Sarah Paul of Woodbury.,
Miss Eva Swain of Chicago. and Mrs.
Thornton Hall of Minneapolis, and a
brother, Thomas of Chicago, survive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
TALK OF A MORNING PAPER
Tri-City Enterprise May Be Launched
"to Fill a LONG Felt Want"

trl-Clty enterprise May be launched
''to Fill Long Felt Want
There is some talk prevalent of the
launching of a morning newspaper in
Rock Island, republican in tone, and
with a view to covering the tri-city
field.
Since the Union abandoned the morn
ing field following so closely upon the
closing up of shop by the Davenport
Republican there has been more or
less discussion of the absence of a
daily newspaper published in the morn
ing, and from time to time numerous
rumors have been afloat as to prospec-
tive ventures.
1t is fact, however, that a Chicago
gentleman claiming to have abundant
experience in the field of newspaper
publication. and with sufficient capital
to swing the business end of the prop
osition, was in the city yesterday look
ing over the field.
What the result may be remains to
be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

lSociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia.
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Knights Templar Party.-A large
delegation of the members of Rock
Island commandery No. IS, knights
Templar, last evening attended the
Knights Templar party at Clinton Civ
en- by the Communicates of Rock Isl
and, Davenport, Clinton and Musca
tine. About 20 from Rock Island and
Davenport went to Clinton on spe-
cial> car of the |. & l., leaving Daven-
port at Z. The visitors were royalty
entertained with music, dancing and
cards, and refreshments were served
| This is the second of the series of
parties arranged by the four comman.
deries, and their object is to promote
social and fraternal good fellowship
They are proving very enjoyable af-
fairs.
Reception to Pastor.-The congrega
ton of the Edgewood Baptist church
Tuesday evening gave a reception to
the newly elected pastor, Rev. J. H
Stoutmeyer, at the church. The pro
gram given was in charge of ]. H. C
Reed, and consisted of an invocation
by Mr.. Stoutmeyer, vocal solo by
Miss Cora Nelson, vocal duet b,
Misses Hazel Dooley and Bessie Lock
hart, who also gave piano duet, ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06

PROBATE.
Conservatorship of Jannette McMas-
ter. Defendant called and defaulted
Cause called. for trial. Jury empan-
elled and sworn. Hearing. Verdict of
jury finding patient feeble minded and
not capable of caring for the property
and effects. By request of counsel the
matter of the appointment of conser-
vator by the court is continued to Feb.
s, 1908, at o'clock a m.
Guardianship of Severt and Teckla
Fredericksen. Final report. showing
that Severt has arrived at the age of
q years and that the property of Teck-
la is exhausted, fled. Receipt and re-
lease of Severt Fredericksen filed. Said
final report approved and it appearing
that there is no reason for said estate
longer to remain open, the same is
closed and said guardian discharged
as to said Severt and Teckla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
BRIDGE CAR HITS A WAGON
No Lights Showing on Bridge at the
Time, Causing the Accident.

One of the American Express COM
pany's delivery wagons was struck by
bridge line car last evening about
1880 upon the Rock Island bridge. No
lights were burning on the bridge at
the time, this being i'll a measure re-
sponsible for the accident Will Muen-
ster, who was driving the wagon, no
ticed the car. No. 203, coming at a
rapid rate toward the wagon. Seeing
that it did not diminish its speed he
turned into the north bound track but
the car caught the side wheels and
broke the shaft of the wagon. Neither
the driver nor horse were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
TO MEET THIS EVENING
County Organization Called to Assem-
BILE at the Rock Island
House.

The democratic county committee
meets at the Rock Island house this
evening in response to the call OF
Chairman w. c. Maucker. for the pur.
pose of discussing the political situa
ton from the standpoint of the future
Of the democratic party, and for con-
sideration of a plan for a democratic
celebration of Jefferson's birthday, an
niyersary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-06

freshments were served in the dining
room of the church, and later remarks
were made by Rev. H. w. Reed of the
First Baptist church, Rev. F. E. Shut
of the Spencer Memorial Methodist
church and Mr.. StoutmeYer, and sew
2ral musical numbers were given.
Noble-Hofer.-Them marriage of Miss
Alma Elisha Hofer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hofer of Andalusia
township, to Alfred Noble of Rock Is
land took place yesterday morning at
1920 at the home of Rev. c. A Moore
On East Fifteenth street, Davenport
Miss lydia Hofer served her sister as
bridesmaid and Lewis Kennedy was
best man. The groom is a machinist
BY trade, but has recently purchased
4 ranch near Sanjon, Mexico. where
he and his bride will reside after a
short wedding trip to Chicago.
Apollo Club Entertained.-The mem
bers of the Apollo club of Augustana
college were entertained last evening
a lIlt vi AhlOo lDtl lS
on at SIG Twenty-second street. An
Informal program was given by Miss
Agnes Johnson, George Ryden. Clar-
ance Boutwell, and Miss fora Rovel-
stadt Games were played and refresh
nents We're served during the evening.
Eour new members were received into
he organization last evening
Tr-City Euchre CIub.-Mrs. Louis
Mosenfelder of $50 Twenty-second
street yesterday afternoon entertained
he members of the Yri-city Euchre
club. In the games Mrs. Mayer Levi
Ook the lone hand prize and Mrs. Sol
Levi the game prize Miss Eta Levy
of Oskaloosa was awarded the guest
prize
Entertains His Young Friends
Raymond Thoms entertained party
of eight of his boy friends at his
home, 30OB Fourth avenue, last even
ng, the occasion being his ninth birth
| day anniversary. Supper was served
at O'Clock and the evening was de-
voted to games.
Degree Team to Give Dance-The
| 1egree team of Camp No. &c, NJ. w. A,
will give a dance this evening at the
X. of c. hall. The function is an invi
tation affair.
| Priscilla Club to Meet.-The Pris
| ella club will be entertained tomor
row afternoon at the home of Mrs
Ruhser, 1924 Fourth street, Moline.