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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
STEER HORN CHAIR FOR TAFT
Ranchman Selecting For the Purpose
Largest That Can Be Found.


n. r. Powell. q stockman of Pet
tus, Tex, went to San Antonio and
closed a deal with a local manufac-
turer of horn chairs for a special chair
to be presented to William II. Taft on
March 4 next, when he expects him to
take his seat as president of the Unit
ed States.
My deal with the manufactures"
said Mr.. Powell, sis to construct the
chair out of horns which l will furnish
him. 1t will not be necessary for him
to follow the instructions given to Noah
when he built the ark, but both of us
recognize that an ordinary chair is out
of the question. l have just delivered
him the pair of horns-about eight and
one-half feet from tip to tip-that win
make the back of the chair and a por-
ton of the arms and will gather up
| the other specimens l have selected be-
tween San Antonio and the Rio Grande
| and send them to San Antonio.
1.-The chair will be n companion piece
for the pants which San Antonio has
provided, and the new president while
wrestling with the problems of nation
in Washington will at the same time
be able to enjoy some of the comforts
of Texas, condition which any man
cannot fail to duly appreciate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

under which the men had their prac-
tice at home, atmosphere, wind, light,
and all varying in England greatly
from similar conditions at home. 1t
is distinctly to the credit of the men
that they were able to retain their con-
fidence and cool assurance, so eminent
ly necessary to success, under the
changed conditions
The triumph for the new American
army rifle is also noteworthy. Several
years ago, when the government was
seeking to substitute modern high
power gun for the obsolete arm then
in use, the patriotism of the people
was seriously shocked by the announce
ment that gun of foreign design was
to be adopted. The Krag- Jorgensen
came nearer to what were considered
ideal requirements than any other and
was taken on as the arm that was to
supplant the Springfield, so long in
service. This was enough to spur the
gunnery experts of the service, and
under the stimulus of the presence in
the army of a gun with foreign name
the Springfield was developed, until a
short time ago it was considered fit to
supplant the Krag-Jorgensen. Expert
ments proved it worthy, and now test
in competition with the best arms OF
the world. in the hands of experts
shows the Springfield to be the leader
of ALL
Not only has the American army
the best marksmen in the world, but
they are armed with the best military
rifle known. This triumph for Ameri
can arms is the direct result of the an
plicatiOn of the Spanish-American war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Quebec is celebrating the Booth an
niversary of its founding with pre-
tentious exercises, the prince of Wales
representing the crown government,
and Vice President Fairbanks the gov
eminent of the United tates. Samuel
Champlain founded Quebec, which was
not, however, the first Canadian set
tlement. that distinction belonging to
Annapolis Royal, in Novia Scotia,
founded in 1904 The strategic i'm
portance of Quebec is impaired to it a
political Importance which made it the
hub of movements forming important
chapters in the history of the North
American continent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Americans Behind the Guns.

The American army rifle team has
Just won the worlds championship in
competition with teams from other
nations at Bisley range in England.
The great Olympic match brought to-
gether expert shots of all nations, and
in that impressive gathering of cracks
the men from the American army,
equipped with the new service rifle,
held the lead from the very beginning
Finishing the shorter ranges with a
small advantage over their near COM
petitors, the English, the Americans
went to the longer range and there es-
tablished supremacy beyond a doubt
The match finished with the Ameri
cans so far in the lead that no dispute
will ever be raised as to the outcome
the British second, the Canadians third
and the rest nowhere.
This victory is merely keeping III
the American tradition of skill with
firearms and will serve to convince the
foreign experts that not only are Amer
lean methods of training we'll founded
but that the American soldier main
tains his high quality as man as vel
as marksman. The conditions of the
firing were far different from, those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
LOVE IN AN ART GALLERY.
American Saw a Painting, Found and
Married the Original.


A romantic story of Harold Abbott
Titcomb, wealthy American mining
engineer, who fell in love with pic
ture in the Tate gallery at London and
married the original of it the other day,
has been told in London. Mr.. Titcomb
is a direct descendant of John and
Priscilla Alden, the lovers in LOngfel-
lows "Courtship of Miles Standish."
Visiting two years ago the Tate gal
lery, he fell in love with the face of
the younger girl in Ralph Peacock's
painting The Sisters"
So fascinated was he with the beau
ty of the girl that he wrote to the art
list asking for a copy of the painting
Some time later he met at the artists
house Miss Ethel Brignall, the original
Of the picture and sister-in-law of the
artist
Like his ancestor, Mr.. Titcomb was
successful in his wooing He spoke
for himself and married the maiden
in the pretty little parish church of
Beddington. The bride, in classical
gown of white embroidered with sill
yer, and the bridegroom, dark and good
looking, made a remarkably handsome
couple.
The brides train was carried by a
tiny nephew, Roydon Peacock. the
original of Ralph Peacock's picture
''Roydon," exhibited at this years
| academy. Mr.. Peacock's present to
the bridegroom was his latest Daintine
of the bride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Of every hundred prostrations are
caused by the humidity. BY shutting
the windows to keep out the moist air
and by turning on the steam heat
thoroughly. dry that which Is already
inside. The temperature is driven 3
to 10 degrees higher by this means,
but the consequent diminution OF hui
nudity more than counteracts this.
Before / caught on to this scheme
used to have employees Frustrated al
most every day through the summer
months, and on very hot days / had to
shut down altogether. Now the men
work on the hottest days. and not one
has been Frustrated this year. l know
it sounds crazy, but you just try 1t and
you'll be surprised at the result"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
chamberIain's Collie, Cholera anc
Diarrhoea Remedy Would
Have Saved Him 500 co.

I'm 1902 l had a very severe attack
Of diarrhoea," says R. N. Farrar of Cat
Island, La. For several weeks l was
unable to do anything. On March IS,
1907, had a similar attack, and took
CEamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy which gave me prompt
relief. l consider it one of the best
medicines of its kind in the world
and had l used it in 1902 believe it
would have saved me hundred dollar
Doctors BILL" Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Getting Even.

ooh, no; she wouldn't have him. He
was very fine man. and all that. but
then she never could learn to love him.
but as q friend-well. she hoped she
could always count him as such, and
she was so sorry if she had ever done
anything that had caused him to have
hoped. There was considerably more
in that same line. too. but that was all
he could remember"
"Did he take it hard"
"He pretended to, but there was
method in his actions. She had been
flirting with him outrageously. but he
didn't complain. He looked pensive
and waited for leap year."
"And then she proposed?
ayes, and then he threw her down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
NOVEL SIGHT ON A LINE.
Green Servant Hung Wet 5000 Roll Of
Bills Out to Dry.

iSSh SSiN o's W. V@SS fAS't W
Bills Out to Dry.
Two hundred dollars in bills hanging
on a clothesline was the novel sight
which attracted attention in Wood
bury, Conn, the other day. William
Wilhelmy, baker, of Ansonia, Conn.,,
drove to Woodbury. to visit his brother.
He was caught in thunderstorm, and
when he reached his brothers his
trousers were wringing wet and be-
spattered with mud. He borrowed
a pair of pants and wore them while
the hired girl washed the other pair.
Wilhelmy went calling on friends,
and when he returned he found a
crowd in front of his brothers home.
The sight of his roll dangling on the
clothesline and the gaping crowd was
too much for him, and he collapsed
with laughter.
The girl had been in the United
States only few days and did not
know 1t was money. After she had
washed the pants she found the roll Of
hills, which were chiefly made up Of
ones and twos, and with clothespins
fastened each on the line and left them
unguarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Hamor qne Philosophy
THE WAY OF THE CLERK.
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH

A man of weight and dignity,
OF pomp and circumstance,
May wither those who work for him
With his all piercing glance,
But when he ventures for his wife
To buy some fancy stuff
A slender lady of sixteen
Will often call his bluff.
He goes into a dry goods store
To buy a piece of lace
And carries dignity enough
To almost sink the place.
The busy salesgirl overlooks
His condescending smile
And says, with chilling unconcern,
Down in the center AISLE
The lady in the center aisle :,
A careless look bestows
Upon the sample he must match;
Then, turning on her toes
And going leisurely to where
Such things as lace they keep.
She shakes her head and says, "We
don't
Have anything SO cheap"
She sells him some for twice the price
Before he goes away
And then holds out her hand as though
He might be doubtful pay.
Then he most unobtrusively
Goes sliding toward the door
And feeling just about a tenth
The size he felt before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

ing too nard and But he Is SO much
better now. 1t has been Il most trying
siege for him." Her red lips closed
firmly, and the old lawyer guessed at
the unuttered story that lay behind
those lips. A glimpse of the bare stu
dio, the remains of very simple meal.
n portfolio of drawings on a chair, over
the back of which was thrown Molly's
coat and haiti all spoke of poverty,
and the sort of poverty that perhaps
is hardest to bear.
The thought of lovely Molly Fancher
trudging the streets in and out of ed;-
torial offices with portfolio of draw
| ings and never losing her bright. brave
| smile of hope and sweet content stirred
the lawyer strangely.
Il have come to inform you of the
final disposition of your late aunts for
tune" he said rather grufily, adjusting
his eyeglasses and taking an envelope
from his pocket.
| 81 don't believe we are interested in
that" remarked Ralph smilingly. Miss
| Susan gave us our knockout blow sew
eral months ago. You certainly haven't
come to gloat over us, Mr.. Jones? En-.
Molly?'
She laughed softly. I'VE are awfully
poor. but we are likewise awfully hap
py, Mr.. Jones. Poor Aunt Susan didn't
know
MY dear young people," interrupted
the lawyer gravely, Miss Wood did
know. In her youth she chose between
love and riches, and she preferred the
latter, and except for her little niece
she was very lonely and unhappy
woman. She gave Miss Molly the
same choice, not that she distrusted
either of you, but she did want you
both to be sure of each others love-"
He paused and cleared his throat as he
rustled the document. Il will read: L
give and beQueath my entire estate to
be equally divided between Ralph
Newcomb and his wife, Molly Fancher
Newcomb'
"Poor Aunt Susan! l misjudged her
So" cried Molly contritely when they
had recovered from their amazement.
But love to think that she had such
} faith in us both, after all! We have
been very happy. Ralph, dear, even II
we have been poor" She moved to her
. husbands side and slipped her hand In
his.
1--WE will never be any happier" be
said solemnly.
. Mr.. Jones paused when he reached
the lower entrance of the studio build
, ing and leisurely lighted cigar. Very
wise for q woman-Miss Wood-very
wise, indeed" he said thoughtfully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Severe Cure For prostrations.

"On these hot days l make the men
shut down every window and turn on
the steam heat" said the owner of a
big factory the other day. Il know
that sounds like crazy mans act, but
it is the only thing to do. Working
away as they are. almost stripped, the
draft from open windows does the men
more harm than good. The thing that
makes them feel the heat is not so
much the soaring of the mercury as
that Of the humidity. Ninety-nine out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
The CrumpIed Rose Leaf.

The CrumpIed Rose Leaf.
The days of June
Have all too soon
Slipped back into the past,
And now July
Comes floating by,
Filled with illusions vast.
Illusions sweet
Are most complete.
(What gives me such distressD
OF bliss supreme
fondly dream.
CThese peslly ants be blestD
And why. oh. why
In dear July
Does fact with fancy fight
That is to say,
In open day
Why must mosquitoes bite?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Two French duelists fought the
other day for an hour and a half, and
then had to break off because of the
approaching darkness. One of them
was scratched on the arm and the
other was quite peevish. This bloody
code of honor is hades indeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Being a candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty-third sena-
torial district, subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. s, 1 respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and all those who deem me deserving
and worthy H. l.. WHEELAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

The entry actively of Former Vice
President Adlai E. Stevenson into the
democratic gubernatorial campaign in
Illinois offers a new and fresh incen-
tive to party work. Stevenson would
make an ideal and a winning candi-
date for governor of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Dr. Alfred Hess of the New York
department of health has invented a
20-cent ice box which will keep D.
cent chunk of ice intact for "a hours.
He is entitled to a place in the list of
real philanthropists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Pearly Gates of Halcyon, w. Va, is
reported to be a candidate for con-
gress 1t will certainly be a sin and a
shame if the election returns give
Pearly Gates a jar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

In Zanzibar island there grows a
cocoanut which has only very thin
layer of meat, being entirely filled with
milk This furnishes the natives drink,
both before and after fermentation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Secretary Loeb is going to quit and
follow out some plans of his own. 1t
has been quite while, you know,
since Loeb has been able to have any
plans of his own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

The Louisville Courier-Journal I'M
kindly advances the idea that there is
no healthy demand for verse, but that
it is simply bought to wedge prose ar
ticleS apart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Just think! Over a month has
passed and W. II. Taft has not been
informed of his nomination. But then
President Roosevelt promised him the
nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Public speakers running for office
utter many stale and virtuous plati-
tudes, but it may be fortunate that
they are not smarter men than they
are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

The two Bills-William H. Taft and
William ]. Bryan-are matched by
two 'Genes-Eugene V. Debs and Eu-
gene w. Chain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

date for the democratic nomination fol
representative from the Thirty-thir6
senatorial district, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
district as voiced at the primary cleo
ton Aug. 8, and ask the support of al
c. c. WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Just Exactly Right.

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years. and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A. Eel
ton, of Harrisville, N. Y. New Life
Pills relieve without the least discom-
fort Best remedy for constipation,
billiousntss and malaria. Csc at all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

(: A dollar in the pocket Is better than
two on the bar.
Being pretty is merely matter OF
pride, pretense and practice.
! The trouble with woman is that
when she gets even she is never salts
fed to stay that way.
:! Really needing the money Is great
cure for squeamishness.
One reason why so many Of US can't
stand prosperity is because we can't
find its hiding place.
People who are crippled in the head
have a hard time and little sympathy.
We owe a great deal to ourselves.
but some things are mighty hard to
collect.
Letting each Individual define the
word for himself, nobody is mean.
Very few people really like to WORK.
but all think they do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
In Bad With Her.

blu t tie ly of
f a s h ion Miss
Flighty is"
"She may look
that way to you,
but as a matter
of fact she il
more like a mos
quito or a bum
blebee."
"You talk like
one W no had
been stung."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill [En-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Hard Lines.
"Can't you give me a lift? 1 am
down on my luck"
.At that you are ahead Of me-"
"How is thatP'
81 never had any to be down on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Had to Rustic.

"He is the youngest son Of duke"
"Not much money coming to him
then?"
"Only what he can earn by mar.
riage."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

eY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

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.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
Ruth Dillon Captures
Rich Columbus Stake
HOifs Four Year Old Mare Sur
prises Race G0ers by De-
feafing Spanish Queen

COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 22.-Ruth Dill
Ion, 4 year old Sidney Dillon trotter
owned by Sterling r. Holt of Indian
apolis, and driven by Millard Sanders.
surprised $1,000 race goers this after
noon by winning all three heats of the
stake. valued at s10,-
600.
Ruth was nowhere in the betting, be-
ing overlooked almost entirely and sell
ing at $40 in pools of s225 Spanish
Queen was the first choice. and there
was a heavy play on Aquin.
Scoring in seventh place in the first
heat, Ruth Dillon got away we'll and
stayed alongside of Axtellay to the
half, where she pulled away and out.
footed Raffies home in 2:061a, the best
mile by a year old trotter of any sex
this year and within half a second of
the worlds record for trotting mares
of the age
Spanish Queen did not act we'll until
the third heat and Aquin was unsteady
throughout, making a. break In the
stretch in the second mile when he was
rushing toward the front.
In the third heat Spanish Queen
closed rapidly In the last quarter, and
it seemed as If she would keep Ruth
Dillon from making 1t three straight.
Sanders fairly lifted his mare across
Her share Of the purse was $4,000
Summary:
2:11 class pacing. three in fve first division.
two heats Monday, purse ss00-Tax Title won
the third. fourth and fifth heats in 2:O8t1.
2:07A. 2:osa4. Milton Jr. the second
heat in 2:07A. Governor SearIes won the first
heat In 2:0sA. Lena May, Helen Gould. Betty
Brenk. Mary Bird and Andrew Cone also
started.
2:11 class pacing, three in Ave. second di-
vision. purse $500, heat Monday-Ruby Lady,
won the third and fourth heats in 2:OS14.
:-e715. Pat Alma won the first and second
the fifth heat In 2:l2%. Sunday Bell. sham
rock. Miss Peeler. Alice b. J. b. and DR..
Bonney also started.
Columbus. purse SO. 900, 200 trotters, three
heats-Jack Leyburn won three straight heats
in 2:06Ia. 2:O61., 2:0s15. Dewitt. Locust Jack
and Belfast also started.
Hoster Columbus stake 81 900. 2:f6 trot
ters. three heats-Ruth Dillon won three straight
heats in 2:061a. 2:OSA, 2:0SL- Raffes. Span.
ish Queen, Red Cross, Axtellsy, Nancy Royce
San Francisco, Aquin. Black SILK. Loyal and
Prince also started.
200 class pace. purse 1000, three in five (pn
fnshedl-Charlie Hal won the first and second
heats in 2:06h. 2:07. Leslie Waterman wor
the third heat in 2:07A. Thor. Nilmal, Elm
wood. Ding Pointer. Elisa. Robert Herman
C. Prince Patrick, Gold Coin. Nancy Allen
Shag Raugn and Minnie NJ also started.
2:17 class trot. three In five. purse $500 (un
fnished)-The Zoo won two straight heats II
2:e915, 2:1O- Necyone. Carroll, Shadeland
| Faust, Alear Major Higginson. N c.. Robert
| Jr.. Lady Posey, Rose Mary Chimes, Boi
Jolla and Horace G also started
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-23
Willis TosSeS Off Game
on a Wild Pitch
Hard Luck and Dopey Work on
the Bases Spoil the Seals
Chances
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
By w. j. SIaffery

The champion Angels sent the Seals
on their way to the cleaning works by
putting over a lone run in the third
inning yesterday afternoon on the Oak
land lot 1t took IL hits to bring
about this result and the boys had
Berry and Dillon going south many
times during the scrimmage. Twice the
Seals grabbed their chance OF victory
by men being caught posing off the
initial sack, but in the run for the coin
the southerners We're best all the time
and deserved to land.
Doping out the number of Angel
runs and the number of Angel hits, a
seasons record was established. Not
since the first bell called the teams to-
gether this year dl0 any of them go
Tor II hits and make only a lonesome
the result of a base on balls makes it
all the more of thorn in Dan Long 8
side.
Tne contest was decided in the
third. Oakes drove a pretty one into
the center garden and kept on his way
TO second while Beck was busy booting
the ball around the lot. Wheeler bunt-
crucial moment Willis heaved q wide
one TO Dillon II got away from Berry
and the lone run registered.
Throughout the game was as pretty a
contest between pitchers as any fan
would care TO cast his eyes on. Both
were there with everything a slabster
needed to chase a batter back to the
brush hitless Hosp had better support
I in the field and this is the real reason
why he won. Willis was unfortunate
and naturally ran second.
Two double plays saved the lives OF
/ the Seals. The first of these came about
in the opening inning, when Oakes
landed on a boot by Zeider. Wheeler
bunted what looked like a safe one
but Willis ran up on the ball and, after
whipping II to second and cutting of
Oakes, Zeider returned the ball Il
Mohler, who covered first, and the
Angels were trapped.
The Seals seemed to have a chance
4 to do a little good in the seventh. Yher
McArdle opened up with a pretty drive
| TO center. However, he played 10 fee
/ of the bag and they nailed him in
| fifty and It was all off, Mohler started
the sixth in the same manner and ths
exact play was pulled off, This pu
another crusher on. San Franciscoi
chances of victory.
San Francisco ended the game will
the bases full. Mohler led off with
single and Hide sacrificed him along
/ Zeider flied to center and Hosp walked
Melchoir on purpose. Beck slamme,
I one right down the line and il locke,
good enough to get through the in
| field, but Delmas scooped ii up and th
play at second was made, ending tn
game. The score: