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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-11-19

II have been a0mewhat cnsfive. hat
Deans Raguleta gave iqst the eeruIis
desired They aci mildlv and requisite
fhe boWela perfectly "--GeoFRe b
Krause. 806 Walnut Ave. AltAona.
"a. 81 In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
why Not Bonnties for All?


In his Seattle speech President Taft
was i'll favor of granting subsidies 10
ship owners in order to build up our
merchant marine.
There is no sort of doubt that mer-
chant line to any port in the world
can be made to pay or the government
will foot the bill
If we are given bounties the ship
owners in order to insure a profit we
ought not to stop there. Every person
in any sort of business should be given
the same kind of assistance The re
suit will be that all will succeed, once
the American people will be the hap
piest and most prosperous in the world.
We get the bulk of our bananas from
the tropics and thus are proved to eat
pauper produced fruit. Why not build
up banana industry in Alaska It
will certainly pay if the government
will give a bounty to every person n
the business.
If We are to grant bounties to ship
owners, why not give similar help 20
every citizen? 1t would quell the
spirit of unrest and make every tramp
a successful business man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Long Sought Transportation FaciI'
tiles Seem Assured at Last.

This is the way we long have sought,
And sighed because we found it not"
For years it has been admitted that
Rock Islands great drawback has
been the lack, both of opportunity for
added railroads TO come i'll, and
of interurban communication with
the territory to the south,
both in Rock Island county and the
counties contiguous to Rock Island
county Various plans have been sug-
gested, enterprises have been promo
ted and encouraged, and numerous
projects advanced and boosted for the
attainment of these much-desired advan-
tages. only TO fail. Better railway IA
cilities with the communities contigu
Gus to Rock Island have constituted
the crying need so far as Rock Island
is concerned during all time. The city
has suffered immeasureably on this ac-
count. With all the advantages Rock
Island possesses in general means of
transportation with the outside world,
both by river and by rail; despite the
TACT lHdI liie ClN has DCCh pCCuilttll -
favored in the matter of location, il
has nevertheless year after year been
hindered through being hemmed III
from the territory that is directly
tributary and for which it should
rlghtfully afford the market and the
common commercial center.
At last the clouds are lifting
Through hard work on the part of men
identified with the development of
Greater Rock Island, through persist
ency and determination, through co
operative public spirit on the part OF
citizens whose consent is essential to
the furtherance of a broad scheme
which will insure forever such facili-
ties as will open the way for COM
munication with the country contigu
GUS and bring in more railroads of ?
general character, the problem is al
last to be solved.
The undertaking now presented t.
the people of Rock Island, as the out
come of patient, sleepless efforts OF
the board of control of the Industrial
commission and the various commit
tees that have been devoting their
time and energies to the proposition,
is one worthy the heartiest endorse
ment and best support of all people.
After many years of pushing, the
gates that seemed locked against
Rock Islands commercial advance
ment are beginning to swing open. 1t
will require some tugging yet, some of
the spirit of sacrifice and considerable
boosting and no tagging to open wide
the way of approach to the city.
On with the good work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
The Dead in the Industries.

More workingmen are killed at their
employment, or die from injuries re-
ceived therein, every year in the
United States, than there were sol
diers killed in action on the union side
in the IL bloodiest battles of the civil
ar-Gettysburg, SpOttsylvania, the
Wilderness, Anteitam, Chancellors-
vile, Chickamauga, Cold Harbor.
Fredericksburg, Manassas, Shiloh,
Stone River and Petersburg.
AS many workingmen are killed BIZ
ennially in the industries or die from
injuries received therein, as there
were union soldiers killed in battle
in all the engagements of the civil
war
Whereas the total number of men
engaged on both sides in the civil war
was 3,522.40S 1000 600 persons are an
nually injured in the industries. The
hazard of life is as great in the in
dustries as they are ordered today as
il was in the war of the rebellion.
According to Emergency Service -
of all those employed in factories and
workshops the most exposed class are
the workers IN iron and steel.
Fatal accidents among electricians
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

| what it is TO work all day in n stuffv
| room seYing on heavy garments. with
| tired people all about you sewing. too.
| to grow weary and heartsick and at
| last TO lose your place."
RobsOu's heart went out to her. She
was so little and fraiI and helpless
and she was good. Any one could tell
that from the purity of her eyes. the
firm curve of her mouth. He had
known so many women whose lips
were not firm and whose eyes o.
well. that's what happened to me-"
she told him. Il lost my place, and
when they paid me off | went into the
park and sat on bench and wondered
what would do. And on another bench
was tramp. He had come in from
the country, and there was daisy in
his huttonhole And all at once | knew
| wanted TO go to the country too. ]
wanted to be Il tramp-a respectable
one" She smiled Il little. $50 ! pack
ed everything in this bandbOx. 1t isn't
as heavy as Il bag. ] had little mon
ey. and that pays for my lodgings at
night in the farmhouses, and during
the day ] cook my own meals by the
roadside"
The tea was ready. and she poured
it. and when she handed Robson his
cup he asked:
How long have you done it,"
"A MONTH" she said, land this is the
end of my journey. Tomorrow l go
TO work again.
ION my soul'-Robson was thinking
of the roll of bills in his pocket-"it
isn't fair,''
life isn't fair" she agreed. But
am better and stronger than i was. l
tlli!, NOW that / can face the winter"
II WIs coming TO him that he did nor
want her TO Elce it alone. He had mel
many women. but none that had in
an hour crep: SO completely into his
heart
And having always had his own way,
he planned to have it now. But her
next words destroyed his castle of
dreams.
= There was another reason she said
and blushed. why l ran away. There
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
OBITUARY..
Noses j. Bowen.

Moses J. Bowen, who was resident
of Rock Island 40 years, died yesteT-
day afternoon at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. Clara Bowen Gustafso l.
in Kansas City. Mo-. with whom he had
been making his home since his re-
moval from this city in 1904. Mr..
Bowen had been ailins nearly two
years. Deceased was aged 20 years.
During his residence in tins city he
was employed by the Rock Island
Lumber company. He was one of the
older members of Rock Island lodge,
No IS, /. o. o. F.. and was veteran
of the civil war The body will arrive
this evening at 9:4O O'Clock, and the
funeral services will be conducted by
Rev r. B. Williams. pastor of the
First Methodist church, at the Knox
undertaking rooms tomorrow afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. The funeral will be under
the auspices of Rock Island lodge, No
IS. !. o. o. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

and electrie-4fHemen and coal mines
are declared TO be excessive. while
railway trainmen were killed in the
proportion of TAG deaths per one thou
sand employees.
The bulletin declares that much that
could be done for the protection OF the
workingman is neglected, although
many and far-reaching improvements
have been introduced in factory prac-
tice during the last decade. 1t is point
ed out that the possibilities for sue
cessful accident prevention have been
clearly demonstrated in the experience
of foreign countries.
1t IS stated that it should not be I'M
possible to avert at least one-third and
perhaps one-half of the accidents ~
intelligent and rational methods #
factory inspection. legislation and con
troll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Hur1Or and
Philosophy
ADVANCEMENT NOTED.
By DUNCAN n. smith

WE can see how recently aviation
has discarded its swaddling
clothes when he remember that the
ST Louis fair hung a high prize down
low for any fier who would succeed
I'm getting over the fence. and no one
took it away. Those who did enter
for the contest couldn't make 1t In
three jumps.
Now the glitter Of trophy causes
a flock of air navigators to gyrate alofr
as buzZards circle over the carcass or
a deer killed by the Roosevelt family
and left behind because the hunters
had all the hippopotamuses they could
carry.
Yesterday we were creatures OF the
earth. Today we are almost I'm posi-
ton to have special diseases caused by
excessive flying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Bandbox Lady-By Temple Bailey
Copyrighted 1908. Ny Associated Literary Press

She had on a little gray tr0ck, and
she carried Il bandboX. Beyond that
The man in the big red motor saw
nothing except the tired droop of the
shoulders under the coat. The day
was hot. the road dusty
He stopped his motor. "If you will
pardon iHformality," he said. III take
you into town"
The girl looked up ut him. She had
blue eyes-tired blue eyes. They SEEM
cd to weigh and then TO accept his
trustwOrthineSS.
Yes" she agreed "Im-Tm not very
we'll. and its further than l thought"
He put her into the wide back seat,
into which she nestled. with weary
sigh. Then he drove toward town in
silence. holding himself all the time
Sternly 10 the position Of Il man giving
Il tired fellow creature lift. although
with the thought of the blue eyes it
WAS not easy.
At the edge of the town she said
timidly. ''Will you let me OUT here?"
AS there waS on each side of them
only barren stretches of waste land.
with three great oaks in the fore
ground. Robson turned and looked at
her in establishment
Il can just as well take you the rest
of the way
There isn't any rest of the way
His eyes swept the landscape. But
where 60 you live:"
She blushed. then laughed a little.
I'm my bandboX." she said.
He stopped his machine and turned
on her squarely.
Can you wave your wand and
change your box into Il house,"
NO, but | can make you Il cup of
tea in exchange for my ride"
Good he said and drove the ma
chine into the shade of the oaks.
The little lady alighted and took off
her hat and coat. revealing thus in the
sunlight the red gold of her hairs the
snowy whiteness of her blouse.
= Choosing cleared space under the
trees. she set down the bandbox. open
edsit. iproduced tiny alcohol Stove. a
teapot, two cups. sugar and a little
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Some of the southern states are cele-
brating the Tooth anniversary-wh
fell on last Monday, of the birth of
Admiral Raphael Semmes of the coh-
federate navy. Semmes was the most
successful of the confederate naval
commanders, and his career of de-
structiveness with the Alabama was 4
phenomenal one. 1t is a queer coin
cidence that the greatest of the con-
federacy's officers afiOat should have
been native of Maryland-a state
which did not secede-while the great
est figure in the union navy-Admiral
Farra gut-was Q native of Tennessee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
CARS TO STATE FAIR GROUNDS.

Visitors to the Illinois State Fair
this year will be pleased to know that
the transportation facilities have been
practically doubled between Springfield
and the fair grounds. The street cars
Will run in nearly a straight line I'M
der the Chicago & Alton tracks on
Ninth street to the grounds. Besides,
the splendid shuttle train service of
the Chicago & Alton will again be in
operation Twenty thousand people
every hour can be carried between the
city and the grounds by these meth
DDS. There will be no complaint this
year on account of insufficient trans
portation to the grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Herbert Kaufman, who writes week
ly for the Chicago Record Herald on
the philosophy of life, speaking in his
yesterday contribution on "a Fair
Man." sizes up one phase of newspaper
practice, of which The Argus has often
spoken. This is consideration of the
anonymous contributor. He breaks
out in every campaign disclosing a
cowardly instinct by attacking others
above a fictitious signature. He came
to the front in the recent judicial cam
paign. The Argus has never tolerated
this character. rever permitted him to
use its columns under any condition
or circumstance where personalities
Were involved. Speaking of "a Fair
Man" Mr. Kaufman says: "He does not
heed gossip or SANDER. The one is
bred OF thoughtlessness and the other
is the bread of malice. He despises
the anonymous attack. All who sin
cerely believe that they have been
wronged, stand out in the open and
gladly assume fun responsibility for
any declaration of opinion. Honesty
never wears the badge of the sneak.
Truth does not hide in the grass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

We have plenty of vacant land still
in this country, and it is good land. too.
But some people. born to be pioneers,
are terribly afraid of having neighbOrs,
and others have a passion for getting
in ION the ground floor" which impels
them to move on from one tract of
virgin soil to another. These, rather
than any substantial commercial rea
sons. must explain the emigration OF
10000 persons from this country to
Canada last year, mostly experienced
farmers with capital Canadian Off
Gals estimate that they brought n
$60,000,0O0 worth of stock. cash and
effects, and nearly all of them were
bound for the rich wheat country Of
the new Canadian northwest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Was man-w ho-wantcd 70 marry me. .
RobSon's heart jumped. And yOu?'
he questioned.
Il wanted 10 marry him" she said.
but his pay is small. and most of it
must hP sent west to his old parents.
He is ambitious. and If he married he
couldn't get ahead, He begged me TO
marry him. bur ~ wouldn't 1 knew
that marriage would hold him back.
and | knew that for his sake ! must
not
Robson began to see dimly the trag-
edy that was here.
"And you will work, both of you.
without hope?"
There came into her face n white
radiance. I'VE have love" she whis-
pcred. "he and l." And then suddenly
she started to her feet.
Listen she said.
Far i'm the distance Robson heard the
sound of some one whistllng-a clear.
trilling sound. The girls face was
illumined. II wrote him that l should
be under the oaks" she said. He is
coming to me-
asked.
oh. no." She flung out her hands
You have helped me; he will be glad"
But Robson. knowing the thoughts
of men. was not so sure.
perhaps he'd rather find you
alone
NO; stay" she pleaded and flew
down the road TO meet the broad Shout
dered young fellow who came swing
ing along toward them.
Robson knew what the men of his
own world would have thought. the
suspicion that would have clouded
their faces. but in this mans face was
infinite trust. In his eyes, at least, the
queen could do no wrong.
"She has told me that you gave her
n lift" he said. land / thank you for
her. She oughtn't to have rramped.
but she would
mo; she ought not" Robson was
comparing her delicacy, her refine
ment with this plain workaday being.
And yet she loved him. One could see
it in the happiness that shone from
her face.
Il brought some things for our sup
per-" the man said. perhaps you'd
join US"
Robson declined. His idyl Of the
afternoon was over. But the girl beg
ged. He stayed and ate the timed
salmon and crackers and the fat cur
rant cakes. and they talked with him
frankly of their plans.
AFTER this she goes her way. and l
90 mine" the man said sadly. lit
isn't what l want, but she says 1
must"
Then all at once Robson had an IN
SEPARATION.
Look here" he said. "she told me
that you were working in the parks
Now. I've got n big place in South
Carolina. ana my head forester needs
a man to help him. 1t would give you
Il chance 10 learn. and it's among the
pines. 1t would do her good" He
glanced mt the girl.
It's too good 10 be true" the man
said huskily. and the girl breathed.
God bless you
And after that benediction Robson
went away.
"Comc and see me- he said to the
man and gave him his card. land we
will make final arrangements"
Then he chugged away in his big red
the part of fairy godfather. was yet
heavy hearted for the happiness ne
had missed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

"How do you make such hit with
the men, Ethel?"
"Quite easily"
"What is your method?'
81 point out TO each individual mas
culine how much like some great men
he is in certain particulars"
"Oh. l see"
"Then when be swells nearly to tie
bursting point ] switch TO some other
noted individual and trace similari-
ties"
Beautiful"
"This method If earnestly persisted
wright"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
The State Arsenal

Occupying a quarter block of ground,
extending from Monroe to Adams
streets on Second, this is one of the
show points" of Springfield Citizens
of Springfield gave $4,000 for the
part of the block the State did moi
then own on condition that the
Arsenal was erected. 1t seats 10000
people. 1t contains the largest agri-
cultural and geological museum in the
state, and is open to Fair visitors
with out charge. f..g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Euneral of Charles EtzeI.

The funeral of Charles EtZel was
held from the home, Ill Eighth
street. yesterday afternoon at 2:39.
The services we're conducted by Rev
DR. Berses. pastor OF the German
Evangelical church at Burlington.
Iowa. The pallbearers were Fred Eft
eel, Edward Ftzel. Alexander Mas.
George Etzel, John Kimbel and NJ II.
Fennessy. Burial took place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Chance For an Expert.

ct think have discovered a new
profession In an unworked field"
Would ii be protitableT
1T ought 10 be-
what is the nature OF it?"
Resting for millionaires. They need
the rest badly enough and haven't time
to take it. so they ought TO pay one
accomplished in that line 10 rest for
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Dictressinn EHeci.

"He dare not take his wife along
when he is buying clothes"
"Why not?"
"Can't get a fit"
isn't she n good judge Of such
things?"
Yes. but every time she looks at him
he shrinks. so when she isn't around
they are too small for him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
The Coliseum.

This splendid structure 225x326 feet,
was erected about ten years ago, bur
was entirely inadequate TO accom-
modate the throngs of people. An ex-
tension was added six years ago, and
1t now comfortably seats about 5000.
magnificent Night Horse Show will
be given within it's walls Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday nights. 1t is
used to display horses and fat stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

VT. Clemens, the Mineral Bath City
Is reached without change Of cars or4y
by the Grand Trunk railway system
through Detroit
Time tables and a beautiful Gescrip-
tive pamphlet will be mailed free on
application to w. S. CoOkson. \. p.
A, 135 Adams street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

The pleasant purgative effect exper-
fenced by all who use Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and MINI
which they create, makes one fell joy
full Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Mr. and Mrs. William Jennings
Bryan celebrated their silver wedding
anniversary surrounded by their chill
dren and friends at their home at Fair
view near Lincoln, Neb., last week.
All in the household were in good
health and happy. Compared with
such an occasion, what is the presi-
dencVP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

A preacher out in Kansas resigned
and has gone to driving a street ca.
He says a man cannot DE a preacher
and an honest man Wonder if the
street railway company fitted him oat
with bell punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
To Cure the Habit.

"He has peculiar hallucination that
he is an automobile
81 would like to have him meet
friend of mine"
What's his nameT'
"Jim Jeffries.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Their Field.

We could have saved the worry,
The fever and the furry.
We could have saved the steam and coal
We spend in looking for the pole.
If we had been content to wait
Another would have paid the freight,
For when the state of trade was fit
The iceman would have captured IT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
One or 'Tother.

An acrobat / CHANGED TO meet.
And these wise words he said,
I'VE must be light upon our feet
Or light upon our head"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Perfectly Familiar.

Minister-AIe you quite sure you
know your catechism. my boy?
Roy-Sure. Dere's four ink spots on
de front cover, an de backs tore on.
I'd know 1T anywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Sidestepped Them.

Have n good season." inquired ono
actor of another as they met at n
booking agency to sign up for the next
year.
Yes. pretty fair. i was hit only
three times by eggs, etc"
Managed 10 dodge the others. ehY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Contrary.

It might seem very strange indeed
And quite against the code,
But reckless trainmen do not go
To make a wreckless road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Fine Results.

'There's a man who gets fine results
from his business"
What's his business|
"Chopping steak I'm meat markell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
More Annovinu,

They said the house was haunted.
Though ghosts did not abound.
But everywhere you CHANGED to be
A coctzToach was around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Chicago tailors have successfully
pressed their demand for better wages
and seem to like it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

The Springfield State Register got
out an issue of ~ pages yesterday il
honor of the state fair. Fine doings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
A Vacancy Filled.

Harry-I have a cold I'm my head.
Grace-well. l suppose that Is better
han nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Did Harry Whitney secure a mask
when he decided to umpire the match
between Cook and Peary?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill. GEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
BRANCH COURT CONVENED
Judge Gest Meets With Attorneys and
ArranacS List of Cases.

Judge w II. Gest convened the
branch circuit court this afternoon and
a number of attorneys who have eases
set before the branch court appeared
and arranged a trial list Judge Gest
will hear motions and demurrers AM
will take care of most of the cases N
chancery while Judge E. c. Graves sit
Ting in the regular circuit court room
will hear the jury cases. In the lat-
ter court the case of Payson versus tn.
village of Milan was resumed this AT
ternoon when the court was convened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04
Saving Labor.

"Your husband doesn't smoker
"No."
Doesn't he care for it,"
"Yes, immensely. But he is too lazy
to bite the ends off the cigars"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-04

Uncle Joe Cannon's glad Ballinger Is
to stick That's the main reason why
he should slip out.