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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Street Gar Men Bolt.

The street car men of Chicago have
come out for Bryan and Stevenson.
at meeting of the North and West
Side Railway Mems Conservative club,
in which 1000 men were represented,
President Roosevelt was scored for
|aligning himself with Hearst. and res
olutions were passed pledging them
selves to support the democratic pres
idential candidate.
The resolutions, in part, read:
Whereas, We are conservative re-
publicans, who took pride in carrying
torches and in aiding in the election OF
our beloved president, the Hon. Will
liam Mckinley, whose memory we es'
TEEN and revere, and which torches
we now preserve as symbols of repub'
lican work done and accomplished;
Whereas. We are organized labor
| ing men. working for corporation and
interested in the promotion and welfare
of labor and in the welfare of the
whole people;
| Whereas, Since the administration
of our beloved president republicanisn
has been by officials in office too fire.
quently ignored and abandoned to the
/ detriment of the whole people, contra
ry to the welfare of the same people
/ Whereas, The president of the
! United States has abandoned the prin
ciples and policies of repu5iicanism Il
follow the lead of one William Ran
do1nb Hearst and has taken IN The
cry which leads TO destruction ant
/ anarchy
Resolved. That We do give our sup
! port to Adlai E. Stevenson for gov
ernor of the state of Illinois and VIII
liam Jennings Bryan for president O
the United States"
+. The club was organized in 1896
against Bryan. c. B. Dwick is presi
dent and A c. Meyer is secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
new POSTAL RULING
TO ADDRESSES ONLY
Is Placed Under Strict Rules Laid
Down by the Department.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Declaring that
complaints continue TO come to the de-
partment alleging violation of the pos
;al regulations concerning the DISPOSE
ton of registered mail endorsed for
delivery to the addressee in person, an
order was yesterday issued by Third
Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe
directing that such mail must be de-
livered TO no one but the ADDRESSED in
person, not even upon his written or
der
If it cannot be delivered to the per
son addressed. it must be returned &c
the sender. or otherwise disposed OF
under regulations applicable to unde
livered registered mail.
The wrapper of registered matter is
repaired to be examined before deliv
cry to see if it bears a restrictive en-
dorsement. failure to notice which vii
no longer be accepted as an excuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Stevenson VS. Deneen.

BY making such unwarranted at
lacks upon Adlai E. Stevenson, these
pay roll patriots who are fighting 10
keep their heads in the public trough,
merely do their candidate an injury
because they invite comparison OF
iStevenson's record with that of De
neen which cannot but reflect seri-
ously upon the latter
| True, there are bitter personal at
lacks made upon General Stevenson.
But these have been proven as false.
They have come from individuals who
had personal spite against Mr.. Steven.
son, or who, like Whiffen of malodor'
Gus affidavit fame, have lied against
Mr.. Stevenson because of political jeal
ousy or for political effect.
Compare the origin of the attacks
upon Mr. Stevenson with the origin OF
the criticism of Cover nor Deneen. The
| objections to Deneen have not been
inspired by mere partisan jealousy, as
have the attacks upon General Steven
son, but they have been made upon
lGovernor Deneen by republicans. These
attacks have been emphasized by for
mer Governor Richard Yates and Ell
dorsed by about 100000 other repub
llicans who did not hesitate TO say thai
lGovernor Deneen was unworthy of re
election.
Now, if former Governor Yates ant
about 100000 other republicans believ
ed that Governor Deneen was unwor
thy of election prior 10 the primary
lthey doubtless still believe it.
AS to the candidacy of Adlai E
stevenson, that is tremendously en-
ldorsed by the democrats of Illinois be
Icause they know him to be great ant
Igood' man. a patriot and public spirited
man, who will be governor not of
clique or faction or machine, but 0
all the people, with a determination
to serve them without fear or favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

ering wrote for the st. Louis Republic
was that democratic caucus unani-
mOusly~ agreed to fight the measure,
and it disappeared from the house jour
nails. Many examples of this kind
might be cited.
In Springfield Mr. Pickering urged
upon Colonel Minary that he install
stoves in his street cars, and IT was
done
Years ago he attacked the discrim-
against private consumers with the re
suit that the rates were reduced %
per cent.
In 1898 he opened war on certain
railroads on account of the unsightly,
inadequate and unsanitary passenger
that two handsome depots were erected
and the third was rebuilt and modern
iized.
In 1901 the Chicago & Alton attempt
| ed 10 lay a second main track in Third
street, disregarding the rights of the
several years, through republican and
a democratic administration which
were favorable TO the railroad, but the
track was finally laid according to the
original demands of Mr. Pickering. the
poles were removed to the side anC
the street was paved and curbed bet
ter than any street in Springfield II
addition the Chicago & Alton paid the
lawyers who represented the propert!
owners $500. and also paid the countie:
through which it runs in Illinois Over
$4,000 in back taxes.
Except the reduction in water rates
Mr.. Pickering never received one cen
from any person or corporation for an!
service he has rendered. Few citizens
can show more good work Tor the pub
lie and less returns in benefits thai
John L. Pickering, democratic candi
date for clerk of the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

The democratic candidate for clerk
of the supreme court. John l.. Picker
ing of Springfield. not only has been
right on every great principle of his
party, but has. been active as citizen
in the interests of the people of Hi
nois and Springfield, remarks the State
Register of Springfield That his po-
iitical newspaper writings were favor
ably received by republicans was evil
denced six-years ago, when he ran Az
300 votes ahead of mis- ticket, which
furnished extraordinary testimony OF
the popularity of a newspaper writer,
of whom the republican Alton Daily
Telegraph says: Everybody knows
where John is at" a.
But Mr.. Pickering has rendered di
rect services to the people. He first
discovered that the Illinois Central was
not paying its proportion of taxes, and
when the legislature declined to inves
igate his allegations and Governor De
lneen neglected to do il, he wrote 8
letter 10 the governor demanding thai
the matter be looked into, and at The
same time furnished the entire frame
| work for the proceedings which fol
lowed. Governor Denean has selfishly
assumed all the credit for this grea
undertaking. when as matter of fac
correspondence shows that Mr. Pick
ering is entitled to great credit. Thi:
fact is well known to members of tn,
Legislature and the attorneys in charge
of the case.
| 1t was Mr.. Pickering who expose,
an attempt in 1899 to place upon tn,
statutes CT Illinois law which place.
New Jersey in the shade as a trust
breeding state. The bill sneake;
through the senate, and was on sec
ond reading in the house. Mr.. Picker
ing received tip from distin
guished republican lawyer now cit
zen Of Springfield, TO investigate tn
bill. The result of the article MIR. Pici
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
The Argus Daily Short Story
HIS VOICE-BY HAROLD HARMER.
Copyrighted, 1908, by Associated Literary Press

the choir when I've sung there Since
were ten?"
"You see. dear, 1 want to make our
choir a special one. | don't want any
but really good voices in it
Every one IL tell zee rs I've always
had as fine a voice as any hereabouts,"
be protested
at may have been good once. Bob"
she said gently, but It's certainly not
good now"
He took his arm from around her
waist and sat up stifiiy.
81 certainly never spected to hear
from you. Hilda. that / can't singw he
said
Don't be angry" she pleaded.
The end of it was qVrrel-a real,
hot Cornish quarrel. in which each
said twice as much as either meant, in
| as nasty way as possible.
Hilda's father was undoubtedly the
leading man of Polpenny, since he was
the owner of the fish factory.
/. The news that his daughters engage
ment to- Bob Pengelly had been sud
denly broken off came at a time wher
he was too much pecturbed to give II
much attention. A certain fishing
company. owning q large steam fleet
having glut of pilchards. had tele
graphed him an offer of cargo Mt ar
extremely low price. He had wired
back his acceptance. and the steamer
was due to arrive from Plymouth
about half past 10. And during break
fast, while Hilda was telling her new.
and trying to pretend to him and her
self that she did not care, his thought.
were mainly occupied with wonderin:
what the fishermen of Polpenny woult
say and do when the steamer appeared
| They were all drift net fishers at Pol
penny. and the pilchard catch wa
their principal means of livelihood. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Misunderstanding.

The bride and groom walked blush.
tngly up TO the western justice of the
peace.
I'VE have come to get married"
stammered the man. 'Will you join
u.s."
Certainly" replied the dignified
Judge, reaching for his hat and start
ing to lead the way
1t tool, some time to straighten
things out and have both parties ar
rive at an understanding. The justice
was laboring under the impression
that the bridegroom had invited him
out TO take 4 drink
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

He will carry Ohio, and will have a
plurality in Indiana l have toured all
those states and am speaking from the
personal observations | made while in
those districts.
For example," said Mr. Gompers in
talking of his eastern trip. Il met sew
'eral labor leaders in Philadelphia. Two
of them insisted that Pennsylvania was
going democratic. Now, don't for an
instant believe that such an event is
possible, but / am explaining this TO
show that a wave of democracy has
swept over the country. 1t goes to
demonstrate the claims that Mr.. Bryan
will carry New York, Ohio and lndi-
ana, which are conceded by the most
astute political leaders to be extremely
doubtful"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Where Would Man Get Off

II she could talk in public.
Proclaim things In a hall
The way she talks in private,
Say. wouldn't man look smallT
Deliver curtain lectures
To voters from the stump,
Then wouldn't man, the marvel.
Look like n shriveled chump?
II she could rise IN meeting
And there lay down the law
As when in home contentious
She agitates her jaw,
She'd make in just minute
Important noisy gents
Look as they sat and listened
Like less than thirty cents.
For there is something doing
In language, less or more.
Quite pointed and emphatic
When mother takes the floor,
And in the family circle
No one attempts to scof
When she informs each member
Where he or she gets off.
30 If in public places
To argufy she rose
And to affirm some question
Then woe be te the noes
Provided She was feeling
Quite well and in the form
She uses on the home folks
TO queli family storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Gompers Says Bryan Will Win.

Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, who is
touring the doubtful states, has re-
ceived great receptions in the west,
and his audiences are second only TO
the democratic candidate for the pres
not receiving much attention from the
press associations, but he is making Il
whirlwind campaign that far outstrips
the western ventures of Judge Taft
and Governor Hughes, who have been
the republican star performers in the
west Gompers has drawn greater au
diences and stirred up more enthusi
asm. He predicts a sweeping victory
for Mr.. Bryan on election day.
In an interview in Chicago day OF
two ago Mr.. Gompers said:
Il am firmly convinced that Mr.
Bryan will be elected president. In
my opinion, from what l have witness
ed and the reports that have receiv
ed, there is no doubt that Mr. Bryan
will sweep the country.
l MS Is my IlrIn cOnNlcIlon. IL Il
not because | have been speaking ii
behalf of the democratic national tick
ct, but because l am convinced that or
ganized labor will vote for the prin
ciples of justice that are the issue il
this campaign. They are not voting
for Mr.. Bryan or for the democratic
ticket, but for the principles of jus
tice that are embodied in the platform
of the democratic party.
"Mr. Bryan will carry New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
In the Field of Literature
The November American Magazine

The November American Magazine
The November American Magazine is
a periodical without a dull line in it.
The leading feature is a character
sketch of the sultan of Turkey, who,
according to the author of this article,
is SO base that he will not only allow
thieves and grafters to wreck his coun-
try but will commit murder with his
own hand. Evidently the wave of DEM
ocratic ideas which is sweeping over
the world is drowning out in Turkey
as fine band of pirates as ever prac-
ticed the art of oppression.
In the same number Ida NJ. Tarbell
begins series of two articles entitled
How Chicago is Finding Herself. y
She calls Chicago the most wonderful
and inspiring city in the United States.
Otis Skinner the actor, reports the
story of how Edwin Booth, in the dead
of night, burned the papers and cos
tunes which had belonged to his broth
or. John Wilkes Booth DR.. William
Lee Howard. writing on Helpless
Youths and Useless Men," advocates
the separation of boys from girls in
our high schools. "The Interpreter
presents an ingratiating character
sketch of Thomas A. Edison, in which
a mass of new facts is produced. Pro
fessor w. l. Thomas writes of "The
Psychology of Woman's Dress" "Mr
Dooley" talks on Uplifting the Farm
ers."
/ Notable fiction is contributed by o
Henry, Myra Kelly. William J. Locke
and Brand Whitlock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
MAILING ANOTHER FALSEHOOD

Chicago %, 1908To Democratic Workers.
which from
has not
creating prejudice influencing
The democratic campaign being
whole ticket The interest Of candidate
in stories that rejecting any on any
candidate ticket
committees It old political of opposition
eese no one. ROGER C. SULLIVAN
National
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

NfEqs one respect-the Inhabitants
e-s:s Of both are very fond and
very proud of their singing. In Corn
wall they cali it gift" and gift is
supposed to run in families. That wac
really how the idea that he could sing
got so firmly implanted in Bob's head.
He took bis place in the choir of the
little Wesleyan chapel. and no one
liked TO hurt his feelings or minded till
Hilda Trevena. who h,tl been away
teaching in London. came home TO
look after her widowed father. Quite
naturally she took command of the
whole tiny fishing village as well as
her father and incidentally became or.
ganist of the unpretentious choir.
Now. Hilda Trevena was very fine,
lovable maid OF twenty-five and Bob
Pengelly was fine youth OF much the
same age. 1t was only to be expected
therefore, that on summer evenings
they should fall into a habit of stroll.
ing along the cliffs. 1t w;rs only to be
expected also that one night Boil
should find himself tongue tied and
yet madly anxious to speak and should
finally biurt out:
"Hilda, l love 'eei'
Two nights later, as they sat silent
for minute or TIVE after couple OF
hours of lover talk, Hilda, from til,
|, best of motives. Numbered.
Bob, she said, now we are en-
gagged we can speak plainly to eacl
other. Would you mind not singing il
the choir any rnore?''
Why. what do zee mean?" he ex
Claimed in astonishment. Not sing II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

1t is mighty fine thing to be pleas.
ant, but it generally costs a lot of
money.
A saving disposition Is a good thing
to have around the house.
The good will Of some people costs
lot more than it is worth.
The reason why some of US starve to
death Is because others waste their
substance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
For Chronic Diarrncea.

while in the army in 1863 I was
taken with chronic diarrhoea,' says
George M. FELTON, of South Gibson,
Pa. II have since tried many RENE.
dies but without any permanent re-
lief, until A. W. Miles of this place
persuaded me to try Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
one bottle of which stopped it at
once" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

The beef trust, the paper trust. the
harvester trust, and all the other trusts
are lined up solidly for Mr.. Taft for
president. The trusts can't be fooled
as to which side of their bread is but
tered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Theodore Roosevelt. president of the
United States. passed the half century
line in his life today. If he gets as
much out of the next years as he has
so far, he ought to be satisfied How
ever, everybody will wish Teddy all
the good health, all the happiness and
all the good luck that is coming to
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
I'm to Date,

"What's the man charged withT"
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. your honor"
''How did he do it?''
'Palmed the tail light of an airShip
of on Il professor of astronomy as Q
new comet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
At the Wedding,

It's a swell and stylish rout,
Not a load voice. not shout,
But they murnnur low about her
And in malice slyly fiout her
When the tied are going out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

buy up the labor leaders. In one place
he says they are succeeding and in an
other declares they are failing. The
latter conclusion is the nearer correct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Confessional Nominees in Illinois
DEMOCRATS.
Dist.

)iSt. DEMOCRAT IS.
1. Matthew L. Mandable.
z. John T. Donahoe.
3. Fred j. Crowley.
81. James T. McDermott.
IS. Adolph J. SABBATH.
6. Frank G. Wood.
Z. Frank Buchanan.
s. Thomas Gallagher.
8. Charles c. Stilwell.
10. Western Starr.
II. Coll McNaughton.
IL. NJ. N. Armstrong.
10. William c. Green.
ID. Matt J. McEniry.
Is. w. Emery Lancaster.
16. James w. Hill.
-17. c. S. Schneider.
IS. Henry C. Bell.
10. Fred B. HamiII.
ago. Henry T. Rainey.
81. James NJ. Graham.
%. Charles A. karch.
@23. Martin d. Foster.
p. John @. A. Ledbetter.
25. l.. r. Spilman.
%Renominated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Philadelphia North American: John
D. Rockefeller says he feels better
than he did Is years ago. But you
ought to see the other fellow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

St Louis Republic: A ST Louis girl
went shopping and got husband, thus
confirming the suspicion that when n
woman shops she never buys anything.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

II is real cruel to refer TO where the
Hearst candidates meal tickets come
from, and it ought to be stopped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Eggs are only So cents a dozen
Shell we protest?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill LEn-
tered at the postoflice as second class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Hear John z. White at the rink to-
morrow night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Is. it to be the ruler of the people"
or shall the people ruler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Walter Wellman admits the republi-
cans are using money in endeavor to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Philadelphia is 225 years old and is
still the abode of boodlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
REPUBL MS.

Martin B. Madden.
James r. Mann.
William w. Wilson.
Charles S. Wharton.
Anthony, Michalek.
William Lorimer.
Fred Lundin.
Philip NJ. Ksycki.
Henry S. Boutell.
George E. Foss.
Howard NJ. Snapp.
Charles E. Fuller.
Frank o. LowdeH.
James Mckinney.
George w. Prince.
Joseph V. Graft.
John A. Sterling.
Joseph Ct. Cannon.
William B. Mckinley.
James II. Danskin.
H. Clay Wilson.
William A. Rodenberg.
Frank S. Dickson.
Pleasant T. Chapman.
Napoleon B. Thistlewood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Chairman Hitchcock is still up in {
balloon hunting rainbows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Humor ana Philosophy
B, DuNcANA. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
b, DUNCAN

The man who banks on his dignity
should be careful not to draw too
large a draft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

There may be some way of falling
IN love and escaping dire results. but.
if so, the average man has never found
Ii out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

Industry IS the
parent to success,
and the success
belongs to the
man who owns
the industry.
The man who
minds his own
b u S i n e S s gets
skinned neither
by his general
manager nor by
the public as a
busybody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Thew sh,u,d Know

They say that gum chewing WI
curb seasickness.''
'fNho says sol"
'Hum makers, guess"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

20 r n W A L, England, and
] Wales are very similar in
one respect-the inhabitants
Of both are very fond and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27

A soft answer permits you to fall an
easy victim to the shrewd agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-27
Couldn't Qualify

CcuIcht QUALIFY.
He wasn't in the upper set
Classed as millionaire.
For clothes he never went in debt
He was no welcker on a bet.
What business had he there?
Arizona republican., 1908-09-12
ALHAM BRA.

Tr.a Alhambra gchn T will open M"I- day September 14t1.
 Ira Beck and mother of Isaac spent Sunday visiting with MT h Mir. Ashby and family.
 w. H. Hammer. who in;utCd his foot by stepping oi: rusty nGil two weeks ago. is now able to he a-'rhd.
 NJ. Harovitz will move tn his new ranch across the riv"i WedIcsdl,'.
 Mrs. MacPherson yi Braind"h. MiEn., who has been spending the last two weeks visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Percy. left for her huIna Thursday morning.
 Mrs. Stinneit anr T n Thomas are spending the week m Wickrnburg.
 MT. and Mrs. Jack Wax r, who nave been staying at the honia Gf Thomas Walker. have moved tn their nrw home in Phoenix.
 Geo. Helm and family spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Stroud.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-12
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

Notice is hereby gwen that a Gen eral Primary Election will be held in the County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona, on the 26th day of Septem- Der, 1908, between the hours of o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose of electing delegates to a Democratic Convention, and to a Re publican Convention, and to a Social ist Convention, to be held in the City of Phoenix on the 9th day of October, 1908, at which conventions nomina- tions will be made for Legislative, County and Precinct officers.
 Said Democratic. Republican and Socialist parties shall hold their pri- mary elections at the time aforesaid and in the following precincts and vot- ing places, viz;
 Phoenix precinct, voting place No. 1 at 35 East Adams street.
 Phoenix precinct, voting place No. 2 at room on Second avenue, Ford Ho- tel.