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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03

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strange as it may seem. is a most de-
sirable citizen when compared to a
progressive.
The strife between standpatters and
insurgents should not be passed over
slightly. 1t promises to play an i'm
portant part in the republican primar-
les and In the congressional elections
that will follow in the fall.
Increase in Primaries.
'The present bitterness between in
suFgents and standpatters may be ex-
pected to increase in the primaries, -
explained a leading Iowa politician,
speaking from the inside. Each fac
| ton will, of course, attempt to secure
the nomination of one of their respect
/ i've leaders. The enmity on both
sides is so bitter that in most con-
/ gressional districts of the state the
strife will not cease with the nomina-
/ tons. The indications now are that
! the standpatter defeated for the nomi-
nation. along with his followers, will
quietly lay down, and by not support
| ing the progressive candidate, allow
the democratic candidate to win, and
vice versa"
This view was frequently expressed
to the writer. and in various parts Of
the state. If well-founded, which APP
pears to be probable as far as the
present state Of affairs indicate, 1t
would tend to increase the chances
for a democratic majority in the next
house of representatives.
CIose-hand scrutiny of the ranks of
progressives brings out the fact that,
when seen "at home,' they include
MANY types of politicians. Recruits
are appearing for service, and they
are frequently accepted without cross
examination.
Some Are SOreheads.
Some of the recruits, for instance,
are politicians, who, because OF one
or more of a dozen reasons, have fai-
len out with the standpatters. 1t may
sound harsh. but it is true, that some
of the newcomers are progressiVes be-
cause they felt that the old organiza-
ton had not treated them with suff-
cient generosity in the distribution OF
patronage, such as Offices, etc. sun
other progressives are men VINO were
piqued because they could not become
leaders in the old party. Some pro-
gressives are such simply because
they are master politicians. Their po-
litical instinct told them the people
had enough of rule by the special in
terests, and that the time was ripe for
a party with new banners.
The great majority Of the progress
sives. however, are conscientious men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
Rheumatrsm Cured In a Day.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma,
tism and Neuralgia radically cures In
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 20 cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue. Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
Local Talent to Appear.
People Know IL Is Good

else they wouldn't use, as they do,
100000 bottles every year of Perry
Davis Painkiller. 1t will cure
sprains. strains, colds, cramps. Take
a bottle home today and have it
ready for an emergency-35c (the
new size) or soc bottle. Iell your
druggist you want Perry Davis
Painkiller, the remedy which has
been tested for 20 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03

who are rebelling at the fragrant mis-
rule of the Cannon-Aldrich band If
Philistines. The great army of people
in the middle west who are sympa-
thizers with the republican insurgents
have full confidence in the leaders
of the movement, who distinguished
themselves and earned the praise of
all in their fight for downward revi-
sion of the tariff at the last session
of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
MAJOR MEIGs TAKES A BATH
U. S. Engineer Falls Into the Canal
Near Keokuk.

A Keokuk exchange tells of bath
which Major Montgomery Meigs, the
U. s. engineer who is well known here,
inadvertently took in the canal at that
place Saturday. Major Meigs was in
specting some work being done near
the upper end of the canal when he
attempted to jump from the pontoons
to boat he underestimated to the dis
lance and went plump into the water.
There was a great scurrying around
among the men employed on the work
and the major was soon pulled out and
set up to dry out near steamboat
boiler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
M'BRlDE SEEKS
CRlDIRON FAME
Islanders Star Fielder Will Be
in West Ends Lineup
Next Sunday.
SUBSTITUTE FOR ANDERSON
VIII BE a Member of Tri-City Cham
pions for Remainder of the
Season.

Clyde Mcbride. the Islander out
helder who is to join the Birmingham
team in the Southern league next sea-
son, will attempt to win fame on the
Football field as well as on the diamond
before leaving here. Mac has a repu-
tation as football player and it was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
AWAIT OPENING OF SEASON
Quail May Be Killed From Nov. 10
to Dec. 10 in This State.

GUAM May BE Killed from NOV. 1O
to Dec. 10 in This State.
The quail season OF 1909 will be 2S
days in length. and the hunters are
preparing for the slaughter of the bob
whites in all parts OF Illinois. Accord
ing to a ruling of the attorney general,
quail cannot be killed before Nov. IL,
and the season will end at midnight,
Dec. 8.
The new game laws of the state fix
the limit at ~ quail a day In past
years, and under the old law, quail
could be slaughtered from Nov. 10 to
Dec. 20, but the new law provides they
can be hunted from the 10th day Of
November to the 10th day of Deem
Der of each year."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
BOOSTER CAMP
IN CELEBRATION
Glass of 81 Candidates to Be
Adopted Tomorrow Eve
ming at K. g. Hall.
is THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Head Officers VIII Speak at Banquet
Play to Be Produced During
Winter.

Booster Camp No. 13443 Of the Mod
brate the first anniversary of its or
ganization tomorrow evening by adopt
ing class of "a candidates. The camp
was organized just one year ago and
the charter members numbered "a.
This led the members to try to get
enough to just double the number in
a year. The camp has really more
than doubled in size, however, as sew
eral candidates were admitted since
the granting of the charter.
The anniversary celebration and
class adoption will take place at the
K c. hall. The candidates will be
given their degrees by the drill team
and the officers of Camp &c of this city
Following this there will be actresses
by Major c. w. Halves, head clerk of
the Woodmen, Supervising Deputy j.
H. Harris of Chicago, Director ]. A.
Rutledge of Elgin and DR.. F. A. Smith,
one of the supreme medical directors
of the order.
Banquet for Omcers and Members.
After the speaking is concluded,
there will be a banquet for the mem
bers Of the camp, the candidates and
the head officers of the camps of this
city. The Boosters felt ambitious
enough to want to invite all the Wood
men in the city, but there are so many
of them that this was not possible, and
only the officers Of the different camps
hn 81
Special Deputy Curtis Bullock, who or
ganized the Booster camp, had charge
of the campaign for members which
has just closed.
To Give Play.
The head officers of the camp are
making plans for holding a number of
social events during the year with a view
of raising fund with which to equip
and send drill team to the next head
camp at Buffalo, N. Y, in 1911. Con-
sui F. o. Van Calder is writing a play
which will be staged this winter by
local talent and which ought to fur
nish a large share of the money nee
essary for the drill team. The play
is distinctively a Woodmen play al
though 1t is of such character that it
will be of more than ordinary interest
to anyone whether member of the
order or not.
Local TnIent to Appear.
The caste will be made up of local
young people who have shown pro-
ficiency along histrionic lines, and it
is the belief of those who are familiar
with the plot that it will prove the best
amateur play of the year. This is not
the first attempt of Mr.. Van Calder in
writing plays, as he has already writ
ten several which have met with sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
The Oak and the Ivy
(By D. S. Metzgar. Port Byron.)

(By D. S. Metzgar, Port Byron.)
A stately oak so large and tall
In greenwood stood high over all.
All admired his strength and size
And gazed on him with wondering
eyes.
The pine and hemlock, elm and linn,
Were little things compared to him;
And all the trees that round him stood
Proclaimed him monarch of the wood.
This monarch had a loving heart
Hidden inside his knotty bark.
With eyes of pity the oak looked down
Upon an ivy on the ground.
The ivy loved this stately oak,
Placed at his feet a woven cloak.
He kept his eye on the little vine
Which at his feet began to climb.
so, you love me, you little sweet,
And make your howe down at Iny feet;
III shelter you and stories tell
Which the wind tells me, know them
well.
You need not fear the bowling storm
While at my feet you'll know no harm.
I hear the winds, know what they say,
I'm strong and brave, don't fear their
sway;
I've stood the storms an hundred
years,
You need not worry or shed your
tears.
1 know you love me, you little vine,
And cover my feet, that's very fine"
Gladly the vine heard every word
And listened with her heart unstirred.
One day the oak to the ivy said,
"A storm is coming over my head.
The east wind now has told me so
And now the swallows are flying low.
Clasp round me tightly, precious dear,
And go to sleep, you need not fear"
She lowly whispered as she awoke,
What do the winds now say, dear
oak?'
All the trees of the wood now spoke
OF the love of the ivy and the oak.
The oak a giant, the ivy small,
So loving he smiles, though great and
tall.
"a storm is coming" said the oak one
day
To the ivy as she was busy at play.
Throw around me your dear little
arms;
Nestle close to my bosom, fear not
alarm
The ivy whispered, 81 have no fear
While your smile 1 see and voice
hear
The storm came over the hills that
night
With deafening thunder and fearful
fright.
The lightning in livid streams of fire,
The storm came down in wrath and
Like serpents of fire the chariots
trailed
the skies, and havoc pre-
vailed;
The storm king hurled his thunder
power,
The oak tree quailed in that sad hour;
The hemlock and pine, cedar and ash
Bowed and fell in the terrible crash.
The oak to the ivy feebly said,
"My end is near, I'm almost dead;
I'm shattered and helpless, my ivy
love-"
I am unhurt," said the little dove.
I'll be your nurse, bind up your
wounds.
II cover you up with my woven |
gowns.
You told me so much of the winds and |
stars,
II heal your wounds and cover your
scars.
had hoped to climb to your topmost |
peak,
Vow I'm content to live at your feet. |
You cared for one in the tempest rage, |
II care for you in your broken age"
'he spread her vines all over his form, |
Ter foliage richly his trunk now adorn, |
md all who pass by pause and agree |
IN the love of the vine and fallen |
tree
A friend in need Is a friend indeed, |
A lesson we learn from the oak and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
WARMED OVER

Ray Chapman, shortstop with a Du-
qoin semi-pro team, has signed with
Springfield at $40 per month.
The Danville club was granted ar
ticles of incorporation at Springfield
yesterday. 1t is capitalized at $4,000
and the incorporators are Charles E.
cambridge, ]. M. Boyle and James
Dwyer.
According to the Chicago Record
Herald, Al Tearney has finally launch
ed his campaign to succeed NJ. H Sex
ton as president of the Three-Eye
league, and is engaged in rounding up
his constituents with view of being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03

Freeport has thrown up the sponge
and will not be in the Wisconsin-Illi-
nois league next season. The town
refused to support winning team last
season. Aurora and Elgin are talked
of as successors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03
Don't Wait
For Your
Ship to
Come in

You can build ship for your
self and load it with treasure
twice over while you are wait
ing for one to come to you.
And you do not need any more
money to start with than just
what you have. Make your
dollar in the bank draw others
to it and keep on drawing 9TH
ers till you have enough to
make a profitable investment.
Start now and open an account
with 81 or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03

strongly in evidence at the Memphis
meeting of the National Association
of Minor Leagues, where the Three
Eye magnates will likely lay wires for
---eir next gathering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-03

HEADACHES and Neuralgia from Colds
Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide cold and grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature e. w. Grove, 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

brave deed. You risked your life for old Granny. It was a noble thing to do. and you shall be called from henceforth by your full name, for you deserve it. You are not a saint. child, but no saint is greater than great hero, and you are Hero Patrick, named for the great Saint Patrick. And no one shall call you plain Pat any more.''
 flush of pride crossed Pats face, and his heart beat high. Then, pressing one of the dear. wrfnl<led old hands of Grand mamma, he said: Granny, had no thought of becoming a hero-of being brave-when I ran out through that crowd to get hold of Custer's bridle. I only saw that you were In danger, and I said to myself, I must save Granny at all costs.'"
 Then nothing was said for several min utes. but Granny's lips twitched and her eyes moistened- And after little she said: Your party shall be the grandest that any boy ever had in this town, for you are the dearest and bravest boy, and deserve that it should be so. To- night we celebrate the birthday of two Patricks-Saint Patrick of old, and Hero Patrick of today-the latter my own dear little sonny-boy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

ter had been standing in the warm barn for days together without once feeling the bit between his teeth. pricked up his ears and trotted off down the street at d lively gait At the corner old Custer took the turn so suddenly that poor old Grand mamma. in trying to keep her balance on the seat let fall the lines. They were terked over the dashboard by the quick swaying of the buggy, and when Grand mamma again became settled comfortably in her seat she found the guiding lines gone.
 In vain she called out to Custer to stop. On and on he went, his speed quickenlng, for he was in the spirit to travel and felt no restraining hand Down the almost deserted street he went. now turning his gait into a swinging gallop. Poor old Grandmamma sat white and si- lent. realizing her great danger. As she was traversing the residence streets there were few persons about, and those few hardly grasped Grandmamma's dilemma before the buggy was out of sight around q corner.
 After few minutes old Custer tur1ed into one of the busiest streets of the town and there his excitement grew. ye- hicles were passing him every which way and he became nervous and Frightened and must have wondered why the driver had ceased to guide him. He probably did not understand that the Tapping strings about his hind feet were the guiding lines and that the dear old lady in the buggy could not turn him this way or that, ac- cording to their path of safety. So he went at a run, his head thrust out his nostrils dilating his eyes full of fright He did not turn out of the way of other horses and vehicles. and often he and
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E WORTHY OF HIS NAME


his precious freight came within an inch of disaster.
 crowd of pedestrians grew and fol- lowed the runaway horse, but it seemed no one could reach old Clusters head to stop him In his madness. Several men made the dash toward his bridle, but the next instant Custer was far away from them. turning corners and dashing through streets wildly. And all the time dear white faced old Grandmammn sat perfect ly still. not daring to move lest she be thrown to the earth. for the frail buggy was rocking like boat on troubled water.
 Within a few seconds after old Clusters advent into the busy part of the town the streets were thronged with an excited and anxious crowd of people. for the oc- cupant of the buggy had been recognized and the cry went from throat to throat that dear old Grandmamma Brown was in danger of a sudden and terrible death. for the pursuing people expected to see the buggy thrown over against a lamp post or a telephone post at any moment.
 Just as the danger was growing, for old Custer had headed toward a railroad track on which were passing an engine and several freight cars, there dashed from the pursuing crowd of men and boys one little figure. figure slight and swift. With almost superhuman effort one slim arm was swung out, the little figure leaped into the air and Custer's head was jerked quickly to one side, the old hosse dropping to his launches, while the bug gy. rolling upon him. came to sudden standstill.
 The crowd gathered about, cheering the brave boy who had come just In time to prevent q most horrible accident-maybe most terrible death. for both woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14
The Squirrels Spring Festival.

Sprlng?" And old Mister Greytai sat upright and wiped his nose with the end of his tail.
 Yes the spring Is very lovely" ad mitted Lady Pinknose. But so is the summer. And I can say the same for autumn and the winter. They are all glorious
 "Oh, ha, ha hal" laughed old Mister Greytail 'The winter glorious? Why, 1t Is cold enough to freeze the hair on a brass monkey, my dear. How can you say the winter is lovely?'
 "I'll admit that the winter brings us some very cold days and nights" smiled Lady Pinknose, but with those cold days and nights come many happy hours For instance, when the snow Is flying about and the winds are bowling through the branches, aren't we just too happy to be in our snug houses with warmth and with plenty to eat? And you should re- member the keen enjoyment of running out for bit of exercise and game of hide-and-seek when the snow lies deep on the ground. Why, I've seen you as happy and merry as your own young son while frolicking in the snow. And, then, how we all gather together in some cave under the rocks and have winter festivall Why, my good friend, how any season be finer than the winter? It's glorious. And the winter sunshine is the most perfect of sunshines, for it never blisters nor burns, but it.is just genial and welcome
 Well, guess you are right about the winter" agreed old Mister Greytail You see. had net thought over the many joys we have together during the storms and colds But now I do recall the many pleasures of games and social intercourse we have had during the past few months, and the colder 1t was the jollier we all became. Yes. I'll withdraw what 1 said about old Sage Winter But l remain pat on what l have intimated about Dame Summer and her daughter Mistress Autumn. They are both very disngreeable.
 ''Oh. say not so, say not so, my friend cried Lady Pnknose. What can be nicer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

than the summer? Why think of the long, warm days when not leaf stirs on the branches and the water in the brook looks like the sky dropped to earth. And how green everything is-trees. grass, hedges-all so fresh in the morning when laden with dew. An, the summer is so joyous!''
 But it is hot" declared Mister Grey tail. If 1t were cooler l would like 1t more.'
 No. you would like It less" declared Lady Pinknose, flor then 1t would be TO different from the spring or autumn. So, you see. the summer. like the winter. is characteristic of itself and has advan- tages that the other seasons do not pos sess. l say the summer. the winter, the spring. the autumn are alike beautiful delightful"
 Well, I'll grant that the summer IS better than l had thought 1t, admitted Mister Greytail. Since listening to your description of some of its beauties have changed my mind regarding 1t. guess the heat is balanced by the many lovely calm days and long, peaceful nights when the moon shines like a second sum- all yelled to make 1t cooler Yes. should not like to be without the summer-oll Dame Summer. as we call it. And MT. Greytul again rubbed his nose with bis broad tail. But I shall still contend that l do not in the least see much beauty in the autumn It has falling leaves, gray days. hazy skies and every thing is dying"
 Lady PinAnose sighed. ''Sir Mister Graytaii. you are Il poor reasoner. What? Everything dying. Not at nll. Every thing Is ripening in tile autumn. What if the leaves do fall? So do the nuts fall. And were it not for the fallen nuts. where. oh. where would we poor squir- rels be? We find our food in the autumn, and then Is our great harvest time. Ah, how little you seem to appreciate natures changes and the splendid things they bring forth.'
 ''Yes. hadn't thought about the harvest time coming in the autumn. confessed Mister Greytuil. But you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-14

and horse, for the railroad tracks were only about 100 yards distant when old Custer was brought to such sudden stop.
 Then the brave boy who had saved the life of dear old Grandmamma Brown came rom the horses head. and going to the buggy looked into the face of the dear old lady. who was smiling as quiet ly as though nothing had happened.
 Well, Granny dear, you had A close call" It was Pats voice that spoke. and dear little Pats eyes that locked so lov- ingly at the old lady. And then 1t was that Grandmamma broke down and wept, wept from very happiness and pride, for she understood that It was her own dear little liA who had saved her from fatal accident Holding out her hand to him she whispered through her tears: ''You are hero, dear sonny. q real hero, and you deserve your birthday to fall on the glorious seventeenth of March. Come. fix the lines, and let us be going home to- gether. Your father and mother will be proud of you this day. Is old Custer calm and reassured, poor old horse2 He must have wondered why some | i'd did not guide him safely"
 Quickly the crowd dispersed knowing that all danger was past and t. t Grand mamma and Pat wanted 10 be alone, for tn, emotion of each was battling for ex- pression.
 Pat soothed old Custer, who now seemed to be very peaceable again, and gathering up the dusty lines, he climbed into the buggy and told Custer to get up-' And as he and Grandmamma rode homeward, going first to the florists for prpPu forms and Iaavas and fo n nI.- for green ribbon, Pat said: ''Grandmam- ma. you are very calm to have passed through so dangerous an experience Most any other old lady would be hystericaI.
 "I have forgotten the danger of the incident, sonny, In remembering your