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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

was never more needed for the preser-
walton and perpetuation of American
institutions than it is at this hour.
The people in 1912 will rally to the
support of the strongest declarations
the democratic party can make for its
preservation in full force and vitality.
The republican tariff in force in 1876
was mild outrage in comparison with
that which the republican congress is
about to perpetrate, but the Tilden
platform rightly denounced it as a
masterpiece of injustice, hypocrisy and
false pretense Like the present tariff,
ii kept from the treasury the revenue
it should have contributed; it impov-
erished many industries to substitute
few; it prohibited imports that might
have purchased the products of Ameri
can labor; it cost the people five times
more than ii gave to the treasury; it
promoted fraud, fostered smuggling,
enriched dishonest officials and bank
rupted honest merchants. All these
sins the tariff we are about to have
duplicates three-fold In the congress
sional elections of next year and in
the presidential election of 1912 the
democratic party may well repeat with
emphasis the demand of 1876 that all
custom house taxation shall be for
revenue.
The duty still lies before the demo
cratic party of effecting reform in the
scale of public eXpense-federal, state
and municipal-of curtailing the vast
expenditures of the federal govern
ment. of cutting down eXtravagant APP
preparations, of abolishing useless of
fees and places not required by the
public necessities.
With a candidate possessing the con
| iidence of the country. a platform like
this will prove the winning one as
surely as this one did third of a
Icentury ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
erton. you've simply got 10 change

erton. You've simply got 10 change
that ending"
Il ut hcw:" qucSt:uns-s Carruihcrs.
Fave anothe. lover in tue back
ground for the geuiie maiden ana let
the princess relent at the last mip.
ute. You can slill keep her IN tue i'ir-
pie twilight and the purple gown bur
you car have her lover III her tee',
with the golden i,rsl tiord' ,S thcn'
with fight"
But the princess wouldn't re'ent--
not The Kind of prince i, the play.
''Shc might Miss ,tnrr'on hesi-
lated. Yen knew ynu AZ never tel!
Just what IL woman will -.
Would YOU" CarrutErrs demanded
eagcrly-"would you re!en!:'
Il am moi talking Of myself. Miss
Athcrton told him oddly: Il am talk
ing of the princess in the play.
Carruthcrs folded up his manuscript
before he answered. Then. positive
ly. shall not change the last ACT.
had thought of Il better one than that
of purple twilight and lover ar her
feet. had thought Of the princess at
dawn on the terrace. with wreath
of roses Oh her head. and coming
toward her with outStretched hands
was her lover. and the glory OF the
rising sun about them both
Beautiful" broke in Miss Atherton.
I'VE will have that"
We will not have that" was the
stubborn reioinder. LAS have told
you. ! am not in a mood for happy
endinSs."
''Oh. well. have your way. then.
said Miss Atherton GROSSLY.
During rehearsal Miss Athert0n OBJ
served that Carruthers took especial
pains with Miss Muir's part.
"You act as if she were the star"
she demonstrated one day just before
the last act.
II like her part" he said. 1T fits
in with my ideal. i want the audi
cnce to realize what gentleness and
sweetness may accomplish as against
beauty and pride"
Before Miss Atherton could answer
she was called for the last act
She played it well. putting into it all
the despair of woman who. having
scorned love. knows that she has lost
that which she prizes most in the
world.
Even in her street gown she made it
effective. for with the violets against
her lips she murmured: Il shall wear
no other flowers. They are the flow
ers of mourning. and all my days
shall mourn-alone.'
AS the last word came in whisper
she stared. unseeiug. into space.
Beautiful Carruthers told her
when she came off. "Beautifur'
But don't like it," she sobbed. ut
makes me miserable TO play it,
He took her to quiet spot where
they could talk. why should it make
YOU miserable:" he asked
: Because | want happiness" she an
swered, in my play-and in my life.
Carl
She had never called him that. For
moment he stared at her. Then he
cried. You mean that you will?"
She smiled. but her lips were white
"Yes. | want my life to have hap
ny ending. Carl
Dear heart" he whispered, 81 will
change the last act"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Tie Winning Platform.

st. Louis Republic: Samuel J. Til
den was elected president of the United
States in 1876 by large majority of
the electoral vote and by plurality
of the popular vote which was more
than 100000, even after the visiting
statesmen and the republican return
ing boards in Louisiana, South Caro-
transferred the electoral votes of those
states to Hayes Even after the theft
of these three states. the electoral
commission which was invoked to de-
eide the disputed election, awarded
the presidency to Hayes by majority
of barely one electoral vote.
Though the democratic party was
defrauded of the fruits of its victory.
the popular verdict stands that it was
one of the most notable triumphs the
ception that civil war sectionalism
has been eliminated. political condi-
tions are today SO nearly what they
were SO years ago that it is profitable
for democrats to refresh themselves
with the principles on which Tilden
rested his candidacy.
The federal government is in urgent
need of Immediate reform, declared
'he ridden platform, and appeal was
,.. o 10 citizens of every former DO
~ connection to join in perform.
dnce oil this first and most nressi,,
political duty. With representative
government practically overthrown j.,
Washington and jobbery and favorit.
ism rampant. the need of reform ;s
more urgent now than ever Now. even
more than in 1876. the officers of the
federal government are honeycombed
with incapacity. waste and fraud
Surely the democratic party will not
appeal in vain to independent and pa
triotic voters for aid in reforming it.
The devotion to the constitution OF
the United States which was a car
dinal principle of Tilden's campaign
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

revolutionize aerial navigation. The
chief feature of the motor is the great
amount of horsepower that can be oh
tanned in proportion to the size of the
machine. A thirty horsepower motor
will go within sixteen inch circle and
will weigh only sixty pounds The
small size and light weight are made
possible by the simplicity of the
mechanism
The ignition system which necessi-
tates spark and carburetor is elimi-
mated. The ignition of the gas is
brought about by heat produced by
high compression of air. This does
away with premature explosions OF
the charge.
The motor has no valves or mechan-
ism making use of valves, is air cooled
and has stationary crank shaft. the
cylinders themselves revolving. This
reduces the number of moving parts
and hence reduces the wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
CERENA CAPTURES
PUBLIC TASTE
The Remarkable Food Remedy Is In
Almost Every Home in the
City and Suburbs.

Before asking a single person TO buy
Cerena before tasting it. we determined
70 let everybody taste IL before buying
ii. The popularity of Cerena as "A re-
suit, has broken all bounds. The army
OF appreciative men and women who
are ifow buying Cerena, the great food
remedy are almost as numerous as
those who flocked to the grocers to get
the free 25c packages of Cerena
rms means that those who have tast-
ed Cerena once have concluded that al
VT said about 1t was true. We have
never had anything to compare with the
demand and popularity of Ccrcna in
this city
1t suits particular women who buy the
supplies for the family. 1t suits the
particular men who eat it, 1t suits the
whimsical children who taste it. 1t does
them all good that can never be ex-
pressed 1t is royal remedy food
remedy.
Cerena is. first of all. the best. the
most effective. the most natural consti-
patton cure ever produced Aud vet
Cerena contains not an iota of medicine
or drugs.
Cerena not only puts an end to con-
stipation, but also to indigestion. dys-
pepsia- fermentation. loss of appetite.
tired feeling, biliousness and laziness
of the liver. 1t makes you feel like
getting up and doing things.
Besides. Cerena is a bone blood It's
sue builder. intensely so.
Cerena is made from carefully select
I'd cereals the souls of juicy fruits and
5NeScthpiSS all put together
by remarkable process to form a com
biHation which has never yet been
equaled. Its popularity proves it
If you have not yet tasted Cerena
you are missing a delight No more
pills powders, bowel-paralyzers ca
thartics or other medicines for stomach
or bowel troubles. Cerena does all the
work alone. Throw the medicines from
your shelves. Get Cerena today at
your grocer at 2oc a package. and after
tasting 1T once. and noting its effect in
a few days. you will never be without
lit again.
Cerena at your grocer at 25c a pack
age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Some SAVINGS Of NAPOLEON.

= You know my army. 1t is an ulcer
that would eat me UP If I stopped Civ
ing it other food.
You have made great use of algebra
in all your campaigns. l seem to recol-
lect that you had strength In it and
that you could understand how minus
multiplied by minus gives plus. | have
applied this rule fairly well-Germany
minus. Austria minus, Prussia minus.
Italy minus-but you must allow that
I make a fine plus.
Our text book told you and me that
mass multiplied by velocity gives force
in action have what makes mass;
shall not fail in velocity, and all will
be over before the sunset. The days
are long I'm Russia when the sun
shines. | shall fight two or three bat
ties IL he will stop to meet Baron
de Comeau's Memorials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
LION SONG FOR ROOSEVELT.
Hears Miss Shooter of "Nairobi Fol-
lies" Celebrate His Prowess.

lies" Celebrate His Prowess.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt heard
his prowess as lion killer celebrated
in song and sketch ut the entertain
ment given few nights ago by the
"Nairobi FollieS" which Mr.. Roose
welt and his son Kermit attended as
the guests of his excellency +. j.
Jackson. c. e., c. NJ. g.. acting gov
ernor, as an evenings diversion after
diningat Government House in Nairobi.
British East Africa. The topical songs
dealing with Mr.. Roosevelt were a
feature of the occasion. ard at each
allusioD made to himself Colonel
Roosevelts laugh rang out above the
applause and the laughter of the rest
of the audience.
The son. describing Colonel Roose-
velt's lion hunting was sung by Miss
Shooter in the course of sketch en-
titled "A Tale OF the Chase" 1t ran
as follows;
FELIS LEO
lion lurked in his lonely lair
AS African lions do.
For he liked to be where he could get a
share
OF nice little buck with n slice of luck.
In our wonderful nature zoo
His large inside he nightly fed with zebra
or haftbeest instead.
There ism { Il scrap of doubt said he,
This diets exceedingly good for me.
For | grow fat fat. fatter.
What OH earth does it mat. mat matter
IL the way that / creep on the beasts in
their sleep
Makes the poor things scat. scat. scat
ter?''
He hunted game In the moonshne bright
With never thought of harm.
But he got quite a fright when there
hoved in sight
Teddy armed to the teeth with knife In
And rifle beneath his arm.
The colonel plugged him. with laugh.
While Kermit took his photograph.
Said he: 'Those Wall street boys would
cry
III they knew how near I'd beer, to die.
oh. this country's bull, bull. bully!
I've enjoyed it full. full. fully.
For it euchres the best they can show In
the west.
That's so wild and wool. wool woplly."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
An Easy Matter.

The other day two good looking old
ladies entered Il prominent bank. One
of them wanted check casbed.
But" said the cashier. 81 don't
know YOU You'll have to get some
one TO identify you"
"My friend here will identify me-"
said the lady.
But don't know your friend" said
the cashier
We'll" said the lady. with wither-
ing smile. I'll introduce you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Not In VIRGINIA,

The duSky manServant of y Wash
ingtOn official. being granted leave OF
absence 10 visit his home in Virginia
HE'D himself to Il department store to
purchase valiSe. The salesman
seemed to think the darby should pur.
chase something in the way of large
bag. Here's fine one" he said
tue best alligator bag you can get
Only
Look heah. boss" interrupted the
darby impatiently. Il done tole 20
several times don't want no alligator
bag. amt goin' to Floridy. Is goin'
to nah home in Virginny. "-Lippin.
colts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Soreness of the muscles. whether
induced by violent exercise or injury,
is quickly relieved by the free appli-
cation of Chamberlain Liniment.
This liniment is equally valuable for
muscular rheumatism and always af-
fords quick relief. Sold by all drug
gistS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

There are 213 saloons i'll Springfield,
and it is said that this will be increas-
ed to at least 225 when the October
quarter comes around. Billy Sunday
does not seem to have seriously dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
1y DUNCAN n. SMITH

THERE is said to be nothing new
under the sun, but occasionally we
meet specimen of the genus homo
who appears to be fresh.
You can't rely upon appearances. and
1t is foolish to disregard them. So
what's to be done?
AS there is no calculating on what a
whimsical person viii do, the only
conclusion to come to is that he won't
do.
As 1t requires sanity to judge sanity.
an unprecedented opinion as to the
soundness of any ones mind is an
impossibility.
Trying to edit and revise the opinions
OF another person is about as satisfac-
tory as trying to exdrpate the indus
trious dandelion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Amateur Dramatics.

Dora-How is it the play you gave
was not so well attended rs the one
you gave awhile ago?
Dolly-Well. you see. we went around
and sold tickets TO all our friends for
the first performance. and-er-after
that we had no friends"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Takina No Chances.

I'VE are going to have golden we'd
ding next year
why. you haven't been married
fifty years.
81 know it. but we might not stay
married that long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

The advance notices of what vase
line butter throw doubt on the whole
scheme. They say that it is to be Il
pure petroleum product. The oil trust
would never suggest such thing II
would get an adulterant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

cd, ''perhaps you are not a judge of
Gentleness."
oh. well'-Miss Atherton laughed a
little-"my temper isn't in good shape
this morning You'll nave To forgive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

If the United States were to inter
vene in the interests of morality, the
question might be raised whether an
Aldrich tariff could give points in
ethics to Cuban lottery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

The town of Rockefeller. ILL.,. wants
to change its name TO Area. Well. it
sounds different, but it means the
same thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. LEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
BOYS AIRsHIP MOTOR.

e'eht and Powerful, It May
'cvo'utionize Aerial Navigation.
"a new motor. the Invention or
oharies Godlove, twenty-year.old 81
LOUIS boy. which combines tho hos.
features OF the standard motors In .
simpler way. has recently been enter.
ed at the United States patent Office
for the American rights.
Owing to its light weight and small
size Godlove hopes this motor will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Zone generation passeth away, and anoth
abideth forever" ECclesiates l. 4.

Man builds a castle a hill
He makes a citadel or town
And ere the world know his skill
Another comes to tear it down.
Yet day by day and year by year
Through all the changing centuries.
While appear and reappear.
God paints his sunsets the
Not all the years the world has known
Have changed the pattern of the stars
Though in conflict for throne
Have mapped the world with battle scars.
Though men IN their own blinded way
Have grown confused of wrong and right
God still gives them the golden day
And silent glory Of the night.
He turns Times record. page page.
Ard writes his history the
While blot each bygone age
In mistiness of fading fame.
In countless numbers men arise
And try their weakness or their force.
Yet calmly through the endless Skies
The earth holds its appointed course.
And, cireamlihe, deeds and words gone.
But day by day and year by year
We have the sunset and the dawn
We never come to understand
The trenchant message brought by these
God lirnns his sunrise the land
And paints his sunsets on the seas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

It's winter down there, but news of
the Argentina Bolivia-Peru unpleasant
ness proves that cold winds 60 not cool
hot blood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

When no possible good can come
from it is the time that you may ex-
pect lot of people 10 strenuously OBJ
ject.
The only inducement that work Of
fers to most of us is wages. and that
Otter seems rather weak in the knees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Or Never Was Born.

"fm looking for painless dentist"
81 am afraid you will have to look q
long way"
"Why"
Hes dead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
SIiuht Resemblance.

do you Know what chop suey h
likeg'
Certainly"
what is it likef'
"Chop suey."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Doomed.

Get out
The gun.
The AK.
The maui.
A new
Revolver buy.
Bring
Paris green
And kerosene.
For we
Must STAY the hy.
War
To the knife
Has been
Declared
On its
Devoted head.
And IL
Our plans
Don't so awry
1t soon
VIII turn up dead.
The little pest
That once
We thought
Was innocent,
Though rude,
We find
is now
A member OF
The germ
Purveying brood.
1t carries
Microbes
On its feet,
And just
As a surprise
1T goes about
From place 10 place
And drops them
As il flies.
Well show il
This time that IL has
Found some one of its size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
A STRANGE Case.

a Strange case.
Beacon-F'usser doesn't anticipate his
vacation.
Hill--No; says he can't enjoy the
thoughts of some one else doing his
Sork.--Boston Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Not Specific.

MOT SpeCFNCe
"T am an optimist."
"Why?"
"Weil. it is n cheerful thing to be-"
"But you might be an idiot for the
sa me reason"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
No Hint.

No Hint.
"It is raining. Don't you hate q
rainy day, Miss Ethel:"
Yes; stupid people have an excuse
for not going"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
TERMs.-Daily, 10 cents per weel

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Nautical.
His jag was a brag one,
All wool. a yard wide.
The neighbors remarked no
Came in with the tide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-11
BIG DAY FOR THE
 BARACA CLASS

Reverend s. E. Tull pastor of the First Baptist Church, has sent out the following notice to the members of the Baraca Class and members of his church.
 Next Sunday, the 18th, is to be a Great Rally Day fir the Baracas. At eleven o'clock the pastor will preach special sermon to the class The middle tier of seats will be reserved for the Baracas and their young friends We want the church and the people in general to see the boys and know what we stand for. Find you a fritnd to bring along and come early to Sunday school. After the class recitation take your place in he middle tier of seats. Let us pray and work for great day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-11
COOK WILL MEET
 PEARY HALF WAT
Save He is Willing to Submit His
 Proof to The American GeOgraphi-
 cal Society if Peary Does Likewise.

Copenhagen, Sept. 10.-Before sail ing today for Christiana Dr. F'reder- ick A. Cook declared that he was willing to submit proof of his dis covery of the North Pole to the American Geographic Society provid- ed Commander Peary also did so. He saw no reason he said why he should be compelled to do so. An swering the criticism as to why he had announced his intention going to the Pole Cok said he preferred to do things first and then talk about them. He declared he could not refuse to talk to newspapers nor to receive hOnOrs which the Danish King thrust upon him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-11
HARR|MAN'S DEATH
 HAS NO EFFECT MARkEVS OF EUROPE OR INITFD SIATES NOT AFFECTED BY
 DEATH OF FINANCIER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Body will be Buried Sunda. in Grave of Solid ROck-ObseGuies
 Will be Private. i;

New York, Sept. 10.-The fact that Harriman's death was so discounted markets in Europe or this country and that he died from cancer de- veloped during the day Stocks in Hartman roads led the strength in the market, the volume of businesa being 100000. Word was received from Vienna of proof that Dr. Strum- pell had declared Hartman had a cancer and forced him to return bur- riedly to this country
 The details of the funeral were ar- ranged at family council It will be held Sunday afternoon at St. Johns Espiscopal church. The act i've pail bearers will be the heads of the departments at Arden estate. The grave will be blasted out or solid rock in the estate. Bishop Doane will preach the funeral sermon. In the morning the family will attend communion service where a memorial address will be made by Dr. McGui- ness, pastor of the church. The ser- vices will be private only 20 carriages being in line. Telegrams and letters of cOndOlence arrived in such number that they had to be carried up the inclined road in baskets. One Secre- tary spent his whole time in opening and answering communications.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-11
Country Will Continue.

New York, Sept. 10.-"If l were to die tomorrow the Great Northern would run as usual, farmers would continue to produce and the wheels of industry urn without interruption" said James J. Hill today Not that | would disparage the great work or Mr. Hartman, but business in this country is so well organized that the death of no man CT set of men can affect conditions. Why the country would run itself unless some mighty obstacle was thrown in it's way.