davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13

After Darkness, Light.
Ponar: First the thick cloud and
then the rainbow's arc.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13

Reward Of the Worthy.
Newman: After weariness como
rest peace, Joy. II we be worthy.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13

BE Silent In Trouble.
Italian proverb: He that always
complains Is never pitied.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13
Would Make the Game Dull.

An umpire whose decision factory
turns out supply that always pleases
the local fans has not been invented
vet.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13

Gets the Short End.
The early bird is all right, but the
early worm Is fool
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-13

Deaths Among New York Flremen.
There are more firemen killed and
injured in the performance of their
duties In New York city than in any
other city in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
to Frank Knox of Rock Island for

to Frank Knox of Rock Island for
s225.
Mrs. Minnie Wainwright and daugh-
ter, Hazel spent Sabbath in Silvis
with relatives
The Rose Hill Aid society. viii give
a sociable at William BOWS Friday
ey ,ninS. Supper will be served.
j. ID. Frels was born in Hampton
Mrs. Charles Wainwright of Chi
cago is the guest of Mrs. Samuel Beal.
township Feb. 9, 1874, and died Sept.
II. 1908. He was married to Rachael
|. Miller Feb. 10, 1866, to this union
four children being born, Mrs. Emma
Hadighart. of Berea, Ohio, Mrs. Mary
Austin. Armenia, Wis; Alvin and Ed
ward at home. The funeral was held
on the lawn at his residence near Os-
born. Rev. Mr.. Kerr officiating. A
quartet sang "He Is Cone" Rock of
Ages and the christians Good
Night" A large concourse of friends
were present. Mr.. Frels was a mem
Der of the Yuma Methodist church
and superintendent of the Osborn
Sunday school. He was laid to rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25


restless, animated, the only part of
him that seemed alive. His voice was
cold. his face expressionless. his eyes
unchangirg in their steady blackness,
but his hands We're vibrant. Their ges-
lures were literal speech. All impulse
which he had banished from his
speech. from his walk, seemed CEN
tered in his hands.
1t flashed across Olga as she gaZed
at him that he was the incarnation of
the arch fiend. the very spirit of evil
purpose against which all good con-
tends, against which she had fought
unconsciously for six years. 1t was
this terrible presence that was drag
ging her back over those years, paint
ing with fresh color the faded dream
filling her heart with the wild. sweet
desire of Il child. She pressed her
hands over her eyes TO shut out the
specter and cried aloud:
Karl
Then she fled to meet the young art
list, hurrying to answer her call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25

always annoying-in our street clothes
Forgive me, Kari"
She looked appealingly at Karl, and
he was moved.
Never mind. Mimi. Run along
home now, ard l promise to paint
you again. perhaps tomorrow. perhaps
the next day."
She threw her arms around his neck
and kissed him. Then she fled from
the room. Karl flung himself down on
the couch again and hid his face with
his arms.
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Continued From Page Two)

freshed with hot biscuits and saratoga
chips. The proceeds helped to make
up the deficit on the pastors salary.
Many from this community attended
the fair at WATERFOWL and pronounced
it. very nice.
Boyd McMichael sold his black colt
that took first premium at Joslin fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
by the side of his wife at Edford Gem
etery near Geneseo.
STRIKING Indian Nomenclature.

''Muskoka,' Clear Sky Land; Mag
netewan," Smooth Flowing Water;
.Kawartha." Brigth Water and Happy
Lands; "Temagami," Deep Water;
'Wawa," the flying goose, are Indian
words that fittingly describe some of
the most delightful spots for a sum-
mer outing on the American conti-
nent All reached at special low round
trip fares via the Grand Trunk Rail-
way system. Double track from Chi
cago to Montreal and Niagara Falls.
Particulars of fares, descriptive lit
erature, time tables, etc, will be mail
ed free on application to George w.
Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., 135 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
NEWS OF THE NeIGHB0Rs

(To Be Continued.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25

Don't be afraid to give Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to your children. 1t
contains no opium or other harmful
drug. 1t always cures. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
CHAPTER III.

w 1ARLS itful. slumber was dis
MI turbei that night by vague
I|HSs half dreams which oppressed
ksz.J him when he arose. He was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25

HIIOd VIII IIIsEIN ITS uUuUt, UHctf-
tainty. His thoughts. half formed, dis
turbing. were of Olga.
He tried to think of marriage with
Elsa. but it was without enthusiasm.
Warm, beautiful. affectionate. she
made no impression on his heart. which,
seemed like ice.
He looked around the studio with
aversion.
The pictures on the walls seemed no
longer to represent the aspiration of
the artist. They were mementos OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
CHAPTER II.

GA was q ward in the family
of Herman Hoffman, when
she met Karl first. \ preco-
cious boy artist. talented. but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-25
CHAPTER I.

lHE slender jeweled hands Of
1 Olga Hoffman, trembled 50
II that she fumbled at the hooks
y and buttons that held togeth-
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The Houston Plan.

From the Boston Transcript.
Houston, which seventy years OF so ago
was the capital of the republic of Texas,
is now like Galveston and Des Molnes.
offering itself as an example of the ne"
idea in municipal government. AS That
idea can only be justified by results 1t Is
entitled to have it's achievements known.
A few years ago its administration was
inefficient extravagant and Wastefui.
Tired Of paying much and getting little,
it's citizens secured from the legislature a
new charter which invests the mayor ana
a very small council with full authority
official at any time. except the controller,
with or without cause, and strict pro-
visions have been adopted safeguarding
the granting of franchises. This charter
has been in operation for three years.
When it went into effect the floating debt
was large for the size of the city and its
credit was low. Now the floating debt
has been extinguished; current bills are
promptly paid, large sums have been
spent I'm public improvements, useless Of
fees have been abolished. gambling has
been broken up and public utilities have
been regulate to the great benefit of the
people But Houston is a city of prob
ably $4,000 inhabitants. Could the men
big city? One Of the requirements of the
Texas election laws might help some in
all municipalities. These laws limit the
suffrage to those who have paid the poll
tax "in person." This prevents herding
i'm punches with practical purchase OF
groups through the discharge of the cleo
tors obligations. 1t gives the suffrage a
personal value and imposes upon the
voter a real but reasonable responsibility
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The Overflow" City.

The indianapolis News in Jocund
mood remarks anent certain foregather-
ings in Washington next week:
washington is rather chesty over its
six conventions scheduled for next week.
which are, OF course, the mere overflow
from Indianapolis.
As a place for overflow meetings
Washington is rather conspicuous sue
cess. 1t gets them from all cities, all
states. all countries. The entire Ameri-
can community is overlooking into Wash
ington every week at a rate that Keeps
its assembly halls crowded, its hotels
busy. its boarding houses congeSted and
its sightseeing vehicles jammed And a
noteworthy fact about this phenomenon
is that the overflow meeting recurs from
year 10 year. The conventions quickly
get the habit of coming here because
conditions are not propitious elsewhere.
Washington, however, does not yet get
them all. Some OF them young in
years Of organization. and II will he a
few seasons, perhaps, before they dis
cover that t.le way To conventional happi-
ness leads straight to the new Union
station In this city. And speaking of the
Union station. the fact Is 10 be borne IN
mind that the new Washington is built
on the big scale that is required of a city
which is universally favored a
meeting place. Ten national conventions
can pour through the Concourse of the
terminal at the same time without jostlng
elbows. In few days the street car lines
on the station plaza-long delayed by
Congress-wil have been sufficiently es-
tablished to take care of the heaviest IN
now or outgo of travellers without delay
or discomfort. Plans for large hotels
are being pressed vigorously and every
.hing is moving toward the same point.
the evolution of the most commod;ous,
convenient and satisfactory convention
city in the world. great auditorium,
capable of housing the largest of deib-
erative assent la ses. is projected in cir
cumstances to promise an early and graft
flying result Nothing is to be left un-
done To make Washington capable OF
taking care of the flow and the overflow
from all points of the compass.
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opinion that by good management Tam
many should be beaten. The race Will
probably bring everybody on both sides
into action Tammany is anxious. as is
evidenced by the presence of Mr.. Croker
I'm town after an absence In ireland OF
several years. OF course he says he is
wholly out of oolitics and affects impN-
thence with the suggestion that he has
come to minister to the tiger in its need.
But once "A boss. always a boss. and Mr.
Croker as "a seasoned boss loves the
post of danger. Tammany needs him,
and he is on hand. He is to remain on
this side until next spring. and in that
time should help his old friends to many
suggestions about the campaign.
Moreover. this should be good country
for politics in general during the next
four years. The republicans have just
had their lease of power renewed, and
their leadership is very promising. With
Taft in the White House, Hughes at AL
banv, and Congress in both BRANCHES
working with the President. safe course
should be pursued; and if 1t is, many
men who heretofore have been acting
with other parties are likely to be at
tracted to the party in control The proof
of the pudding is i'm the eating; and young
men particularly. tasting of the couNtry $
great success. are certain to be impressed
with the sources of the preparation.
Mr. Woodruff sees clearly. and sees far
To the man interested in politics and
familiar with the game the opportunities
at home now are greater than ever before.
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That Good Southern Manp

Mr.. BRYAN as Texas farmer adds a
new figure to our national life. His VEN
ture is small. but it may grow II ne
prospers he may expand into the lord
of "A great manor. If oranges and pecans
nav he NAV invest in cattle and sheep,
and in time look abroad upon thousands
nf acres of rich land. There is elbow
room in that state. Large enough lot
four states, and originally intended to
he 81 divided, Texas is an empire, ana
likely to remain one. Her people are
proud of her. and are pushing popuia-
tyon The longer they hold together the
stronger their attachment becomes Tor
the present boundaries.
A winter residence alone is now con-
templated. But time may change tha''
Mr. Rrvau NAV come to like the state
we'll enough to prefer it all the year
round. Nebraska in winter is cold and
bleak: southern Texas pleasant ana
bright a nippinS and an eager ar
and wind strong enough to threaten the
horns on cattle. may well be eXchanged
for roses in nearly every month ana
eskfast on the front porch at thrlst-
mas time Then, Mr. Bryan grows
acclimated. he may prolonS his stay, ana
the house overlooking the Gulf Of Mexico
NAV take the place permanently of the
Fairview of Nebraska.
Mr.. Bryan may live where he pleases.
Financiallv the world has been going well
with him. and he has the means to pitch
his tent wherever the location invites.
The whole country is before him where
to choose. Now and then, during cam
paigns, his opponents try TO MAKE ma
terial out of his prosperity, but it does
not fairly answer the purpose. He mas
earned his money 1egitimately, and 1t Is
his 10 do with as he likes mat ne
should make himself snug is natural and
If he fancies he will be snugger In Texas
than in Nebraska ii is in order for him
to migrate.
But an interesting question relates TO
Mr. Bryan's political future. How would
that be affected by the transfer OF MS
citizenship from the Blackwater state to
the Lone Star state? He has made his
reputation in the west. So far, he is the
most striking political figure developed IN
the great country beyond the Mississippi
The record is bright with other names.
but his name shines over all the others
Three times his party's candidate for
President he has done remarkable things
In the way of campaigning. and while
falling of election, he has aroused ex-
traordinary enthusiasm in every section
Well there is the proposition of good
southern man for President. How would
Mr.. Bryan in his new home fill that bill :
Would the Hon. William J. Bryan of
Texas prove a stronger candidate than
did the Hon. William j. Bryan of Ne
braskao The west for time was full OF
isrns. and Mr.. Bryan fell in with, and
adopted the most of them This created
dtstrust of him in the business world
everywhere, and caused his defeat for the
presidency. Would the brand of Texas
relieve him of the disability? Or would
the scent of his isms hang round him
still? Texas is a long way frsm Ne
brasks but sms, when acquired, cling
amazingly.
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Woodruff and the Future.

When Mr.. Woodruff withdrew from the
senatorial race in New York it was gen.
orally assumed that he had been slated
for something good in the way of federal
patronage. In that bailiwick nearly
everything political revolves around Of
flee. If you support a candidate for place
it is because you have the promise of
recognition by him. If you criticise him
after he has secured a place, it is be-
cause he has denied some request of
yours Patronage explains everything.
Everybody wants something for himself
or friend. and is complying or grumpy
as his wishes may or may not have been
met.
But Mr.. Woodruff denies the impeach-
ment He has made no bargain. He is
expecting no reward. Especially is he
outspoken on the subject of the diplo-
matte service. His ambition does not lie
in that direction. An ambassadorship
has no charms for him. He prefers
America. both as a place of residence and
as a theater OF activity. And he is going
TO stay at home.
Sensible Mr.. Woodruff. He has the
right idea of the situation. and Of things
in general. He would make an excellent
representative of the government abroad.
He has the means, and the tact, and the
good nature requisite in place of that
kind. But the duties would not sufficiently
OCCUPY him. He would have too much
leisure on his hands, and his idle mo-
ments would he given up to thoughts of
what might he going on i'm Brooklyn and
at Albany and he would long TO take "a
hand
And so Mr.. Woodruff is going to re-
main close TO base. He mentions the fact
that mayor of Greater New York is to
be elected next year, and expresses the
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Incidental Protection.

The venerable Roger A. Pryor is quoted
rs follows in reply TO a question:
Yes. AN effort should be made at once
10 put the democratic parts in ADLER
Lands. and II there is delay in reorganiz-
ing. the present managers will be likely TO
maintain their control. The sooner the
barty gets together III an organized. Wig :
brous fight for low tariff tac better.
There could be no more effective way OF
preparing for the congressional elections
bf 1919. As to the tariff. il is my clear
conviction that the cry prevalent I'm the
Polk and Clay campaign should still be
The party's slogan-'A tariff for revenue
Nth incidental prctecti ion.
AZ was said of ox-tail soup, this is
Going long way back. Polk ran for
President sixty-four years ago. and de
teated the mighty Clay. But it was not
The tariff cry of his opponents which did
he business for the kentuckian. Like
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Mr., Bryan, he had long record, and was
ha nfiicapned by nreNious defeats.

Mr.. Bryan, he had a long record, and was
handicapped by previous defeats.
Judge Pryor. who was a member of Con-
gress long before the war between the
states was fought, recalls the almost for
gotten fact that the democratic party was
not always the foe of protection il has in
the past forty years been made to appear.
Under its old leadership 1t did not shy al
the word: did not take the ground that
every form of protection was robbery. and
that the policy must be completely elimi
mated from the equation of taxation. Some
of its strongest men not only saw that a
sufficient revenue could not be raised with
out yielding incidental protection. but well
coined that result They believed that
such protection wrought we'll for the
country.
1t is within the past forty years that
the other cry has been the most per
sistently sounded. A number of brilliant
men-and some of them star stumpers-
have committed themselves TO what we
know as free trade. and shouted from
their places challenge to protection to a
fight to the death. Apparently they won
in 1892, but their victory turned to ashes
on their lips. They could not. they soon
discovered, write the1r stump speeches
into law. At the bare threat when Con-
gress took up the subject of tariff
vision. some of the strongest democratic
constituencies protested against the free
trade idea, and sustained their senators
and representatives in the action that
still recognized protection.
For time the impression prevailed
here and there that it was Mr.. German
who injected protection into the tariff
bill of 1924. But it was not. The meas
ure contained much of protection when 1t
left the House. Mr.. Wilson and his
friends in that body had found the more
extravagant of the campaign promises i'm
possible of redemption What Mr.. Cor
man and his friends in the Senate did
was to put in more projections and do it
I'm frank and even boastful fashion The
failure of the bill was due to the fact
that it had grown out of juggle.
Judge Pryor's suggestion has much
merit. Free trade looks we'll on paper
But there is neither President nor
House of Representatives in that shibbo-
ieth at this time of day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Mnemonics.

Oh. sad was the fate of the Croesus sedate
Who thoughtlessly told all he knew;
He sat far away i'm a sorrowful state
And his frown was distressing to view.
pray tell us why you are SO pensive,
they said,
What. memories sad come to fret?'
I'm thinking he sighed, with shake
of his head,
"Of the things | forgot to forget
"Tbey tell me- with tears, how the far
away years
Hold fond recollections and sad,
But with an intelligence trained, it APP
pears,
Your feelings need not be so bad
And it's due to my own inattention that
Nv mind is with trouble beset;
They are tracing deep wrinkles of care in
my brow,
The things | forgot to forget
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Punishment for Fatal NEGLIGENCE.

The following dispatch from St Pc
tersburg suggests that i'm some respects
the Russian judicial system works out
better results for the protection of the
public than those of some other countries:
Alexander Shipoff, proprietor of the
NeVa ferry line, and one of the richest
men of st. Petersburg, was today con-
demned 10 six months Imprisonment on
the charge of criminal negligence in con-
nection with the laundering of the ferry
steamer Archangelsk while crossing the
Neva last April. Thrty-nine persons lost
their lives in this accident Mai Gen.
Tyrtoff. chief of the river police, was
acquitted
The circumstances of the accident have
passed out of recollection, but it may he
assumed that Shipoff was guilty of gross
neglect of the requirements of safety His
wealth doubtless enabled him to COM
mand all the possible advantages of coun-
sci and delay, yet he was convicted. The
case recalls the burning of the steamer
Gen. Slocum I'm the East river New York,
a few years ago, causing the death of
hundreds of people. After months had
elapsed the venerable commander of the
boat was convicted and sentenced 10 i'm
prisonment. The owners of the steamer,
despite the tendency of evidence to indi-
cate their responsibility for the lack of
a proper equipment on board, were never
formally accused. The commander be-
came the scapegoat. Had that catas-
trophe occurred In Russia probably every
director of the corporation would have
suffered q penalty. When railroad dis
aster occurs IN this country one of the
minor subordinates may be held account
able. for disobedience of orders. whereas
the disobeying or ignoring of orders may
nave been common practice OH the line
previously, with the full knowledge of the
higher officials. The underling suffers be-
cause it is his bad fortune to have dis
obeyed in circumstances to lead to an 'ac-
cident." AS long as the law is not made
to reach the men who are responsible for
the state of the organization accidents
will continue to destroy life. If the Rus
sian system were adopted every man
identified with the management of u
transportation corporation would be
brought within the range of possible pun
ishment in case of a disaster attributable
to incompetence or disobedience or negli
gence anywhere in the system. 1t is not
extravagant to believe that the result
would be better organization, superior
discipline more reliable equipment, and
in consequence fewer fatalities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
Shop Early.
Iatlelphia Inquirer.

BY taking time by the forelock-that is
still q good old eXpression-you will save
YOUR temper, save your nerves, save the
nerves and temper of others. and-get
precisely what you want 1t is the last
days shoppers who tire themselves out,
make a nightmare of Christmas and are
obliged to put up with what they can
get Be among the early birds and you
will enjoy Christmas all the more, not
only because you have helped yourselves,
but have helped those who wait upon you
behind the counters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04

BY providing himself with a magnificent
library Mr.. j. i. Morgan can enjoy liter
ature without any danger of running
across the uncomplimentary references to
captains of industry which crowd the
magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
A Word for the Kaiser.

There's wan ting remarked Mr.. Raj
ferty. thoughtfully, Ito be said in favor
of the kaiser
AN, what's that?" asked Mr.. Dolan
suspiciously.
He took the trouble to put his re-
marks into German. SO that no one would
understand 'em unless they wint to the
pains Of havin 'em TRANSLATED. in which
case It's largely their own fault"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04

Nord Alexis could not understand the
hostility of people who had formerly
cheered him when he appeared on the
streets. This disposition to overestimate
the value of popular applause is the mark
OF the impractical statesman the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-04
IKE STAB has q regular and perma-
nert Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington daiues. A. News
ana Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

s1ln order to avoid delays on account
q personal absence letters 70 IAA
STAR should not be addressed 70 any
Individual connected with tho ONCE put
simply to TIE STAB, or to the EdlsoF1a'
or Business Department. according 70
tenor or purpose.
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Coarsely Defined.

what is the distinguishing quality of
the problem play?':
1T makes you think. The first half
keeps you wondering what the question is
and the second half keeps you guessing
what's the answer.