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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

went into effect for the most part las
July. The Railway Age, which speaks
with almost official authority, empha-
sizes the reports of reduced passenger
earnings Oh number of different rail
roads that have made the facts acces-
sible for November, December and
January just passed.
For the first % days of January the
Chicago Great Westerns passenger
earnings were about $4,000 less than
for the same days in 1906. The Bur
lington reports for its lines east of the
Missouri, subject 10 2-cent fares, Il
slight decrease in November earnings
and estimates for December and Jan
uary decrease mot slight, but of i'm
portant amount" The Minneapolis &
st. Louis reports for November a de-
crease in earnings of l per cent and
an increase in the number of passen-
gers carried one mile of 2G.3 per cent
The Iowa Central shows a like de-
crease in earnings of / per cent and
increase of passengers carried one
mile 31.2 per cent. The earnings OF
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
from passenger business are said to
have declined $149,000 in December,
of which $4,000 was in 2-cent fare
states.
The facts as TO the falling off of
passenger earnings on these railroads
is, doubtless, not subject to dispute
But to trace it to the 2-cent fare laws
alone will be impossible The rail
road people must make allowance TO.
the one big fact staring all business
i'll the face, namely, the panic of last
October and the shock it communicated
to all branches of commerce and III
dustry. How much passenger earn
ings would have decreased as a conse-
quence of the panic and business de
preston cannot be definitely determin-
ed, but the disclosure that out of the
S149,O0O dropped by the Atchison on
passenger business in December, SS2,.
600, or more than one-fifth, was in
states where no s2-cent fare laws were
enacted, would Indicate that the con,
traction of passenger traffic since
October has drawn no lines at 2-cent
| fare states.
Some railroad men may go further
and ascribe the panic, in part, at least
20 the 2-cent fare legislation, but even
they will differ as to it's Importance
as contributing factor At all events
there is nothing to distinguish the nat.
ural consequences of the panic from
the alleged effects of the 2-cent fare
laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

gave him no pleasure. He said the
greatest satisfaction he derived from
them came through issuing pardons.
His solicitude for the soldiers was I'M
ceasing. His visits to the camps near
Washington were frequent and marked
with many inpromptu addresses which
were particularly appreciative and en-
couraging in tone after reverses to the
northern arms. His attitude toward
the south was that of a firm and sor-
rowing parent. None OF his words
displayed anger and We can believe
il had no place in his heart. He said,
Her wounds are our wounds. What
she feels. we feel and after his death
Jefferson Davis said THE South has
lost her best friend
His patriotism was ardent and pure.
AS a public servant i'll various capac-
lend by what in his belief was for the
public welfare, colored by no sugges-
tions of self interest. Life in the
broad, free west had enlarged his ma
ture and his ability TO measure the
nations needs. He loved his country,
all men equal before God and before
! law. His one cry was Save the
Union" His ambition 20 preserve
the principles of self-government is
| best displayed in those sublime words
of his Gettysburg, May we here high
| I DO. ,Nl
shall have new birth of freedom any
| that government of the pOple, by tn
people, for the people, shall not pjer
ish from the earth
| Bore All In Patience.
| Misunderstood, maligned, ridi&uled
abused, he patiently bore it all. ! Hi
individual efforts saved the nation
None but a Lincoln could have5 save,
it, and the world has seen bit one
His reward on earth is the uAceasins
gratitude of a great people, ia graft
tude increasing as understan ding in
creases with the flight or years
Would that he had lived to receive
our devotion. Would that he had beer
appreciated before it was too late.
But we believe him something fal
advanced in state,
And that he wears a trucr crown thar
any wreath that man can weave him.
His character may ever serve as the
greatest human example and as ligh
unto the feet of all men for all time t.
lcome are his words, with malice to
ward none, with charity for all, will
frmness in The right, as God gives IL!
to see the right, let us strive on Il
finish the work we are in
He is dead, yet he speaketh, and hi:
words ECHO in every heart appreciativ,
of gentleness of soul and strength O
intellect And as long as history is
written, as long as men read anC
think, while the fires of liberty con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

band gust The proper amount of adora-
ton necessary TO stimulate him TO sue
cess-she wouldn't expect the perfect
man to waste time in admiring a mere
woman--a frail. impulsive, whimsical
woman. The perfect man, my dear.
would probably-at least possibly-be
the center of attraction himself. | can
imagine that his wife would occupy
the subordinate position of second fid-
die"
Elberta sat quietly stroking her nose
with her finger, evidently deeply abb
sorbed in thought.
''John-do you think my nose is-very
larger she asked timidly, almost hum
bly,.
"Oh, | have seen a few larger de-
clared Mr.. Terhune airily.
1t is hard 10 have ones sensitive
point so negigently handled, and the
girl looked at him in grieved surprise.
Il had no idea you were so disagreed
bly, critical. or course never thought
l was beauty, but l can't help the
size of my nose"
"Of course you can't" consolingly
Nobody can blame you for it." he de-
clared piously. We should not blame
people for their misfortunes. We
should sympathizc."
She looked at him second. tears o?
modification in her eyes. You are
| cruel.' she said in muffied tones from
the depth of the red pillow where she
buried her face.
Mr.. TGShune without her eyes upon
him permitted look of satisfaction TO
creep over his face
wouldn't it be awful to live in the
same house with Il man so perfect
| himself that he never noticed your
eyes or hair. who perhaps had so per-
! feet a nose that he would make dis
agreeable comparisons of your own
er-fcatures:" he suggested wickedly.
A slight sob from the red cushion
and an unhappy tapping on the floor
by the small sippered foot nearest
him was the only response.
Wouldn't you rather have a-well,
just a plain everyday man who
thought you altogether charming?" He
dared to put his hand on the mass of
fluffy hair that showed off well on the
red cushion. He had never been so
daring before, and the sobs stopped in
amaZement.
"He-he might like Miss Deland's
type too. l haven't a profile like hers, y
came the muff1ed tones
"Pshawr' said Mr. Terhune, with Il
fine flow of scorn. "She is always SO
exactly the same that she would soon
grow monotonous." And he deftly lift
ed the bowed head TO his shoulder.
But is my nOse-so very larger
came a whisper from his shoulder.
You dear" said the plain, everyday
man enthusiastically. there's not in
the whole world a more charming fea.
iture"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
SINGULAR Coincidence.

In 1884. just alter Commodore Schley
returned from rescuing the survivors
of the Greedy arctic expedition. the
Massachusetts Humane society pre-
sented him with handsome medal for
his achievement, and Benjamin w
Crowninfield. one of the Bay States
great orators, was sent to Washington
to make the presentation speech On
the way to the capital Mr. Crowninfield
fell in with an old and prominent resi-
dent of Boston. who took the privilege
Of asking the orator what his mission
in Washington was. In reply the old
gentleman was shown the medal and
told what was to be done with it.
Strange coincidence" unused the
venerable gentleman from the Hub
''FOrty-four years ago, in 1910, rode
over this same line and met General
Winfield Scott. l was as inquisitive
then as now and asked him where he
was going. He said that son of his
friend, alr. Schley, had been named
for him and that he was going t.
Maryland to see the baby. Nearly halt
century is past, and now I find yol
going to Washington to carry a medal
to the man that General Scott visited
when the man was an infant"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
AlLOUFZ COUNCIL,
K. OF C. INSTALlS
Ceremonies Conducted at the Head
quarters. Followed by Smoker
and Social Session.

AllOuez council, No. 65S, Knights of
Columbus, conducted an installation o.
officers in its hall last evening. The
ceremonies were in charge of f. w.
Rank of Moline. district deputy. as
sisted by Warden Walsh of Moline.
A smoker and social meeting followed
the ceremonies. The following were
installed:
Grand Knight1,F NJ. Burt.
Deputy Grand Knight-C. Z. Schmid.
Financial Secretary-T. J. Murray
Recorder. ]. Normoyle.
Treasurer-A. j. Coleman.
Warden-P. J. Meenan
Chaplain-Rev. w. J. Cleary.
Chancellor. T. Shields.
Advocate. d. Blake
Lecturer-William Toal
Trustees-H. H. Unverforth, John
Brennan and C. ]. Larkin.
The lodge has arranged for dane.
ing party to be given Feb. 30 in the
hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
The Companion as a Gift.

Nobody is too young. nobody too old
10 enjoy reading The Youths Compan-
ion. For that reason it makes one of
the most appropriate Of birthday gifts
one of the few whose actual worth
far outweighs the cost. Welcome as
me paper may be to the casual reader
on the train, at the office. in the pub
tic library, it is after all. the paper of
the home. The regularity and freuuen-
cy of its visits, the cordial sincerity
OF its tone, make for it soon the place
of a familiar friend in the house. Like
good friend, too, it stands always for
those traits and qualities which are
typified in the ideal home. and are the
sources of a nations health and true
prosperity. Is there another present
equal to it that costs so little-s1.75.
Full illustrated announce of the
new volume for 1908 will be sent with
sample copies of the paper to any ad
| dress free.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
IA Berkeley street, Boston, Mass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
The Perfect Man. BY Troy Allison.

Il am getting frightfully cynical, a."
Elberta said dolefully. arranging the
cushions on the box couch so the be
coming red one would be nearest her
face, land l don't like it. My dis
like is not founded so much upon NOR
al grounds as from a regard for my
complexion"
Eth" remarked Mr. Terhune help
lessly. Your conversation, my dear
Elberta, often seems involved. Your
remarks are sometimes not as lucid
that is, as intelligible-as one might de-
sire
Perhaps l am forgetting that the
young or very feeble are fed on spe-
cially prepared food, John, and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

Congressman Bob" Cousins of the
Fifth Iowa district has decided to quit
politics and has announced that he will
not be candidate for denomination.
and each time his nomination has been
unanimous. This time, however, the
Cummins progressives had prepared to
make fight upon Cousins, and per
haps this fact may have had some in
fiuence with his decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.

CFrom the Chicago Tribune)
Don't trifle with a cold is good
advice for prudent men and women.
1t may be vital in the case of a child.
Proper food. good ventilation, and dry,
warm clothing are the proper safe
guards against colds If they are main
tanned through the changeable weather
of autumn, winter and spring. the
chances of surprise from ordinary
colds will be slight. But the ordinary
light cold will become severe if nee
lected, and a well established ripe
cold is to the germs of diphtheria what
honey is to the bee. The creates
menace to child life at this season Of
the year is the neglected cold.
Whether it is child or adult the cold
slight or severe, the very best treat
ment that, can be adopted is to give
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t is
safe and sure. The great popularity
and immense sale of this preparation
has been attained by its remarkable
cures of this ailment. A cold never
results in pneumonia when it is given
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

Continued from Page Two.)
tiny, but the believer in a divine pow
er must term him the chosen of God
and the unbeliever cannot read his
life without recognizing some great in
fluence not of earth. His elevation to
the presidency will probably forever
remain the greatest example of the OPP
portunities afforded all classes alike
under our form of government and his
character will ever be a source of in
spiration
The secret of his personal powers
probably rested in his reflective dis
position and his thorough knowledge
of himself. He foresaw crises and pre-
pared to meet them. The secret of
his great influence is undoubtedly
found in that strongly developed
sense of the equality of man which
inspired him always. He appears to
have approached closely to all classes,
preserving enough distance for dignity
but not enough to arouse dislike or
distrust. No man has ever claimed
to have known him thoroughly but all
men loved him.
This habit of drawing close to his
fellow men probably occasioned the
charge that he was a jester and d
story teller. 1t is true that he illus
trated many points with humorous
and appropriate anecdotes but it was
also true. and is still true, that for
some whose smiles are readieSt there
is special heritage of tears.
Was of Unhappy Nature.
His was an unhappy nature. 1t
seems that from birth the shadow of
the griefs which were to be his lot
hung heavy over him. He lived apart.
He reflected much, and at such times
walked alone. Under such conditions
none but the little children ventured
| to address him, but they were always
greeted with smile. Throughout his
life he sought and longed for some
| thing. What it was we know not. 1t
may have been for some kindred spirit
to respond tremendously to his own
peculiar nature or it may have been a
seeking for that unknown destiny
which awaited him. His prayer and
effort was for peace and the happiness
of others but he knew neither until
they came with death.
He was honest, patient, long-suffef-
ling, generous and forgiving, slow to
anger and plenteous in meres.i
Upon many who were unkind to dim
he bestowed his confidence and affec-
ton, recognizing their real worth and
overlooking unpleasant personal ex-
periences. OF him Grant once said,
81 never knew him to cast a csnsure
for bad conduct or bad faith
| Lincoln was kind man, a soft
hearted man. Power. posifioa or the
Iexercise of authority, in Themselves,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

The friends of Senator Foraker i'll
Ohio have already reached the ditch,
as they are appealing to the courts to
declare illegal the caucuses called by
the other fellow. Senator Foraker is
Not going to cut very important fig.
fre- in the republican national conven.
tion, but he is expected to do heroic
duty as an assistant democrat at the
polls next fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

The coin collector, as well as other
collectors, is always on the alert.
With the retirement of the new
twenty-dollar gold coins from circula-
ton a few days since, their rarity
caused them at once to attain pre-
MUM, until now new twenty is worth
thirty dollars. 1t is common to make
twenty do the work of thirty, but in
the way of a trade q st. Gaudens
twenty won't do it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

1T will be remembered that old Pen
mypacker chiefly distinguished himself
while governor of Pennsylvania by his
desire to muzzle the press of the state.
The people now know the reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

According to the testimony in the
great Pennsylvania state house graft
scandal. all of the big guns from Gov
ernor Pennypacker down were cog
infant of what was going on. The
chances are, however, that in PennsSl-
yania the big men will escape and the
little fellows win pay the penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
To Crush Anarchy.

When a crowd of anarchists meet,
as they did in Chicago recently, to eel
citrate and laud assassination, and take
occasion to commend the assassination
of President Mckinley, it is time for
the police to get busy. There is, as
there should be, in this country the
widest freedom of speech compatible
with decency and good order, but there
snopld be no place in which murder
and vicious lawleSoness may be praised.
The chief of police of Chicago re-
ports that Sunday at a meeting of an
Srcbists there was great hilarity over
The assassination of King Carlos and
Eis son. and one speaker declared that
President ". Kinley was no better and
no worse than the king of Portugal,
and that he got what he deserved.
The lesson of 1886, the Haymarket
outrage. and the hangings WHICH fol-
lowed seem to have been forgotten in
Chicago. Before another such incident
mars the city's record, and another lot
of executions becomes necessary, the
Chicago authority should apply some
drastic preventive treatment.
To have such speeches as those re-
ported from the Chicago meeting of
anarchists. published abroad, is TO in
vite all the remaining assassins and
other disreputables of Europe to come
to this "haven of liberty" The Chica-
go incident adds force to Archbishop
Messmer's suggestion, that the way to
keep out criminal immigrants is for
this country to require a clean GER
tificate of character from the commu-
nifty from which the immigrant comes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

The people of Illinois are to be fore
ed through the annoyance and expense
OF a double convention system this
Joe Cannon will get the endorsement
of the republicans OF the state for
president. There is nothing like tick
ling the vanity of a fossil, regardless
of what may be the cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

tinue TO burn and the star of hope
and inspiration shines high in Gods
heavens, that long, aye, while the
world stands, will all its people coz
template with wonder and grateful
miration the character and seryil -.
Abraham Lincoln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Story Of a Black Cap.

4 court martial was being held on
board the Hibernia at Malta for the
trial of gunner who had been drink
ing not wisely, but too well. The evil.
dence had been taken, the finding de-
cided on and the court cleared to con-
slider the sentence. The cours was re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

President Roosevelt is said to have
another special message in prepara-
ton which will be milder in tone than
his latest effusion. The president can
coo or roar-just as the within die
tatpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Keeping Open House.,

Everybody is welcome whe mo Zoo,
good; and we feel that way o nv, ~,
our digestive organs arg n,or,.ir,n
properly. DR.. Kings New rifo DIE
regulate the action of 81 mach rrar
ana bowels SO perfectly one can't help
feeling good wnen he Eses these pills.
% cents at all druggi Xsts
Inc pest remedy known today for
all stomach .rouSzes is Kodol, which
Is guaranteed give prompt relief.
1t is a ha,uI digestant; it digests
what you ~; it is pleasant to take
Sold by a1 druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
The Enect ofTwo Cent Fares.

The railroads and railroad spokes-
men are now busy proving up figures
showing decrease in passenger earn
ings and charging the loss iin7-<xclu-
siycly to the 2Scent fare laws Which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

The reason why some men wear high
collars is believed to be in order to
hide the bristles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

Kodol is a scientific preparation OF
vegetable acids with natural digest
ants and contains the same juices
found in a healthy stomach. Each
dose will digest more than 5000 grains
Of good food. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

In other words, the republican par
1y1appears to have gone Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

RMs-Dally, 10 cents per week.
ly, 81 per year in advance.
communication of argumentative
eter, political or religious, must
real name attached for publica-
No such articles will be printed
fictitious signatures.
dependence solicited from every
hip in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
THE ARGUS.

tiblIshcd Daily and Weekly at 1924
md avenue. Rock Island, Ill. I'm
/ at the postohice as second-class
SRI
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
ANALYSIS OF ABRAHAM
LiNc0LN'S CHARACTER

Continued from Page Two.)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

not risk production Of any play That IS too
startling in conception or effect. Plays OF
originality must be supported by some such
plan as government subsidy or large private
subscriptions. This is to be the plan of pro-
duction at the New Theatre.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
NOVEMBER IS, 1908

and the success of the opera in New
York has been duplicated nearly
everywhere. In Boston, where the
play has been since late in August,
the business is also reported as ex-
cellent.
M ARTIN HARVEY owes not Il
NA little of his strange attrac-
tiveness on the stage to his hair, if
one may believe writer III M.
4. p.
81 do not suggest that he is like
Samson, whose strength was in his
hair" says Mr.. Harvey's Boswell,
"but | am as sure that he could not
act without his hair as | am sure
that his hair could not act without
him. The state of his hair betrays
the state of his soul, just as the
barometer betrays the state of the
weather. His hair is very sensi-
tive, for it feels every breath of
the stormy emotions that blow
across hi1 brow. 1t always rises to
the occasion, and it expresses every
shade of grief and terror, rage and
despair, wrath and rhapsody. 1t
:: olIo of o1,o,,1,+bin0 that iS
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

within the compass of hair 1t can do anything
that hair can do. Nothing could be more dis
orderly than its disorder 1t outrages the finest in
stincts of the hairdresser. 1t laughs at the brush
and gbbers at the comb. 1t is the last word In
the unkempt 1t is the romance of the poll"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

OF all the playhouses in New
" York the Hippodrome seems
to have weathered the weeks of bad
business best. The attendance has
kept up remarkably well, and the
splendid entertainment now being
given there is satisfactory evidence
that a good show always pays.
NT EARLY a score of new plays
1N are scheduled for production
next month. 1t is to be sincerely
hoped that there will be a greater
proportion of successes among
them than has been the case so far
this season.
GO far this season there have
- been no plays to be recon-
mended as specially novel in theme
or treatment. Originality is at a
low ebb in the theatrical business,
and theatregoers themselves are
largely to blame. Perhaps with
the advent of the New Theatre
matters will improve somewhat.
1t is apparent that the manager
who depends on his receipts for the
continuance of his business will