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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

they sat upon tEr NCrauGa side by
side, gazing silently iuto the soft May
moonlight. The air bad the haunting
sweetness that comes ut evening from
growing things in their freshness. 1t
was still aud dreanily peaceful a time
to soothe human restlessness and hui
man pain.
But it did not southe Jane. She had
teen sitting there so quietly all even
ing that ii seemed to her she must
jump from the chair screaming at the
top of her voice. in another minute.
Under the light shawl she wore she
twisted her hands together III an effort
to control herself Yet she continued
| TO stare out at the moonlight as if &c
behold it were the one thing woPth
living for.
Rodney was staring out nj the moon
light. too. and enjoying it. He liked
the stiffness: he liked being able to
keep silence: he liked to he sitting
| there beside Jane.
If Rodley had loved her. Jane
thought bitterly. he would ut least
| have held her hand. But he did not love
| her: he only liked her because he had
always known her aud because she
was the one girl with whom he could
be perfectly natural. If he wished TO
be silent with her he was silent; he did
not feel it necessary to make the eff
| fort 10 talk Yet Jaue felt sometimes
that his dumbneSS was uncomfortable.
If only he would speak. Evening aft
er evening he came to sit with her in
the same way.
| Jane had always had hope until to-
night A man who could sit beside a
girl, fairly pretty girl, too-on such
n night and not make love TO her was
rertainIy as near being without a heart
as man could he.
| Jane gave him up. And in giving
him up she gave up also many of the
dreams and of her lonGinGs. her youth.
Slowly her eyes filed with tears.
Slowly she forced back the tears and
Swallowed the choking lump in her
throat But she could not keep back
one racking sigh, and Rodney heard IT.
! He rose instantly. reminded of the
+, hour and apparently of her.
] II must CO." he said. looking for his
hat
Jane rose. too. With apparent calm
! He looked forth at the moonlight
again. not mt her. wistfully.
| 1T Is wonderful" he said "Moon-
light like that always makes me forget
myself Good night. Jane,
4 Good by" Jane answered strange
~. hut he seemed not to notice.
7, Her father stood before the lamp
reading letter as she entered the
house.
/ He looked up at her over his glasses.
Rodney gomez" he asked
| Yes lanes tone was tense.
anything the natter" he inquired
anxiousIy.
She shook her head. with a hard lit
tie laugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Ccokina Backward.

How dear to my heart are the Hastings
of childhood.
The light. flaky biscuits that dear moth
er made.
When coming in fresh from the meadow
or wildwood
We rushed without mercy the pantry to
raid.
How quickly we'd grab them
And spear them or stab them
And greedily punish their crispy brown
crust,
How Billy and Molly and Jimmie would
eat them
Till one unaccustomed would think they
would bust
Good faith. there was nothing that ever
could heat them,
Surpass them nor throw them the least
in the shade,
Those hot smoking biscuits.
Those light. flaky biscuits.
Those buttermilk biscuits that dear moth
err made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Quincy Herald: Dwellers in this
section of Illinois had heard but faint
ly of Aledo when Guy C. Scott of that
little city was nominated for the SUI
preme bench six years ago. Yet Guy
Scott was elected by plurality of Al
votes in the district, defeating our own
Judge Carter, and it was realized that
A1edo and Mercer county were alive
with voters who were faithful to a
friend And now for the unexpired
term of the dead friend the democrats
have named his former law partner
and associate from the same city, and
it is hoped that history will repeat
itself
George A Cooke is good lawyer
and has become known all over the
state through his services as secre-
tary OF the democratic state central
coIhmlttee He is much more widely
Known than was Judge Scott when he
was Nominated. and he is a wise and
energetic campaigner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Retrospective.

The public knows now the general
character of the tariff bill that the re-
publican party will soon write upon
the statute books. 1t is generally con-
coded that the measure will advance
the cost of living TO the consumer, and
increase the profits of the tariff trusts,
inasmuch as raw products have been
made cheaper to the manufacturers,
who have at the same time been given
revision upward on the manufactured
products.
What could have been expected had
there been a democratic majority in
both houses instead of a stand-pat re-
publican majority?
This question may be answered by
referring to the Congressional Record,
which shows that just previous to the
vote on the Payne bill in the house,
Minority Leader Champ Clark intro
duced a resolution to recommit the
tariff bill to the ways and means COM
mittee with instructions to make spe-
citiC amendments. The democratic
members of the house voted for this
resolution almost to man, the sugar
representatives of Louisiana standing
out against the resolution practically
alone.
Here are few of the amendments
commanded by the Clark resolution,
which the democrats sustained and
the republicans rejected:
Reduce the duties carried by the
bill to revenue rates, so as to raise
the maximum of revenue with the min
imum burden of taxation upon the
masses of the American people, so
adjusting the rates of duty as TO deal
fairly with both producer and consum-
er. with due regards to the needs of
tbs government. Provide for a gradu-
ated tax to be levied on incomes.
Amend by placing leather. harness.
boots and shoes on the free list. Place
articles entering into competition with
trust-controlled products upon the free
list. Place all agricultural implements
on the free list. Place on the free list
all articles the price of which has
been enhanced because of a trust or Il
monopoly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Etiquette.

The late George W. Harvey. Wash
in.tonS noted caterer. was an admira-
BILE after dinner speaker. A Washing
ton correspondent recalled the other
day press banquet that Mr.. Harvey
once attended.
HE gave" said the correspondent,
some funny advice to the woman's
page editors present. He suggested
that they brighten up their etiquette
depart ments' by the introduction of
really interesting rules of etiquette.
Then he ratified off Il lot of rules
like THIS:
Never wear automobile goggles
when riding on an electric car. Our
best people consider it pretentious.
"if some one accidentally treadS on
your heel and says, i beg your par
don make no reply. If You would be
thought true gentleman simply scowl
and pass on.
"A gentleman should never allow a
lady to pay for anything. This. of
course. docs not refer to the titled
husbands of American heiresses.
Never try to alight from ladyrs
train when I'm motion.
eff you are golfer and lave had
bad luck say, 'Deary, deary met"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Why Lightning Rods Ar. Pointed.

The reason Il lightning rod has a
sharp point is because Il fine point OF
fers no resistance To the discharge OF
electricity aud in order that Il cloud
may be cmpiied of it noiSplesSly and
harmieSSly. The degree of resistance
is In proportion to the surface of the
object II the rod were SurmOunted
by ii knob. for instance. the discharge
would be violent. But many light
ming rod has received IN electrical dis
charge when the people in the build
ing below were calmly unconscious OF
the face Noncorrosive metal is used
for the point of the rod as corroSioD
makes resistance. The difference be-
tween point and a ball is shown In
discharginS Il battery. The full charge
from large battery would be re-
ccived quietly on metal point. while
moderate charge from a small one
would explode violently on ball. 1t
is said that full charge may be
passed harmiessly through persons
body If received on the point OF a
needle. whereas the same charge re-
ceived on a disciarger. with ball or
knob ON the end, would mean instant
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Sir William Vanne Chairman of the Cana
dian Pacific R. the versatile Canada He is railroad
defed obstacles
Of and painter ability authority pans
writing illustrating
Italian japanese with facility student pleasing
and
simultaneously with the
in building railways Cuba and Guatemala
Joliet, 1S nea, descendant OF one OF
which the
city evolved and at fourteen the
him the living the
to collect the debt he
Joliet the Illinois
went into the service the
ticket
telegram
R. r.
tel he Pacific
o. greatest railway systems
Srahona Mount
building of tho road and put
the bouDdess
president four later
organizing ability his mastery of detail
e-afnd this splendid work
which modesy
carried his with
simplicity, dignity boadgsuge
nlrHa ~ "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
PARIS DOCTORS DISCOVERY
Dandruf, Falling Hair Are Caused
by MicrObc-Dr. SabOurand
Proves Ii.

Dr. Sabourand is the leading der
matologist of France.
To prove his theory. that germs
cause dandruff, he infected a guinea
pig with these microbes and in n
short time the hair from the ami
mails body disappeared.
And Partisan Sage, which can now
be obtained in America has an i'm
mense sale and is highly recommend
ed by physicians in all parts of the
world.
1t is just because it is the only
prescription or hair tonic that is all
solutely sure to kill the dandruff
germ
1t is guaranteed to cure dapdruff
stop falling hair or itching scaIp in
two weeks or money back.
In warm weather it keeps tho
scalp clean and cool and free from
obnoxious odors. Partisan Sage is
a pleasant and dainty hair dressing
that will put a bewitching charm and
luster into faded and lifeless hair in
one week. 1t is distressing for any
woman to have dull, unattractiye
hair and women so unfortunate
should use Partisan Sage.
Partisan Sage costs so cents q
large bottle at the Harper Horse
pharmacy and is sold by leadine
druggists everywhere. The girl with
the auburn hair is on every bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

,Iosed. dark. forbidding. but the mem
DRY of dear associations haunted II.
He stole up on the vefahua peninC
the screening vines ana sat GOWN.
with his hand on the arm Oh Jane )
little chair. When WIS she coming
home. And would she come home
free. II was most unlikely. Even
though she Ind been sweet TO him al
ways il was evident that sne mao mol
cared for him But if she had cared Tor
bin Rodney. the practical. the un-
sentimental fell a-dreaiilng' present
Is from the day dream ne passed INTO
an ;ctuul one of restless sumner lie
dreamed that Jane sat in her own
chair beside him in her wnlte gown.
And. wakir; suddenly. with inisnty
start he found that she dld.
For. q moment he stared AT her as
at a Ghost Then her soft laugh and
her voice set his senses tiDgiing.
Still asleep. Rod?" she asked.
Jane" he said and leaned toward
her. trying TO iud her hand-"Jane. Is
1t really you?"
Really ana Truly. hou' vi"
you fall into the habit of sleeping Oh
my veranda. SIR"
Jane"
Answer my question. Rodney
HoIdswortb."
Answer my question first. dear. IL"
you know what has happened 10 me
while you have been away"
She shook her head. put her lace
close to his and told him that she did.
Did you leave anybody in Boston
| that you like better than you do me
Rodney asked. very humbly.
mo one Rod"
"Then"-he dropped her hand. when
| he had been clinging TO in n kiud OF
desperat ton. and took her in his arms
| you are still mine" he sighed.
| Il guess II did you good to sit alone
| here all these evenings" Jane SAID
| presently when she had been kissed
| TO her hearts content.
1T taught me to love and appreciate
you. dearest" Rodney said solemnly
holding her fast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

vOtedly attached to the highest char
acter of protective tariff. ana who will
never permit the entering wedge #
an income tax to be inserted into the
revenue system of the United States
as long as they have the power 20 pre-
vent it.
Il remember when Senator Aldrich.
whose little finger is of such great
weight in senate deliberations, de-
nounced those who favored an income
tax as anarchists, socialists and some
kind of democrats or other. During
the special session his attention was
called to those utterances. and he said
historically correct. Just what that
meant have never been able to dis
cover: but one thing / know-he has
not yet recanted his opposition; an:i
l believe it is within the power of the
finance committee of which he is chair
man, by means of the influences the
members of the committee control. 20
states TO make it impossible to adopt
the amendment to the constitution. Or,
at least, to adopt it, for long, long
time
"Aldrich admits that he did not vo;e
for the corporation tax in good faith,
and the country should also under
stand that the proposition to pave the
way for an income tax by amending
| the constitution was not advanced in
a whit better faith. 1t was a case of
trickery all along the line to defe.J
an income tax
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
The Census Man.

On the 18th day of next April or
during the two weeks thereafter. the
humble census man will appear DIT
every door The bill for the 18th
census of the United States has now
become law, and the arrival of the
enumeration is thus made certain.
o;.; oifect Interest of the average
e. III TINS vast undertaking is con
- me moment of contact be-
thoras us agent and his own home. It
80 'uay be to his advantage TO
NV 'nal each person approached by
questions as to the following points.
Names, relationship to head of fam.
lily, color, sex, age, conjugal conditions,
place of birth. place of birth of par
ents, number of years in the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

record of which Illinois is justly proud
His opinions, characterized by their
clearness and keen legal analysis,
liancy of his intellect and his nnswerv-
ing devotion to truth and duty. His
taking away will ever be lamented. for
his life seemed unfinished and he was
stricken down in the apparent dawn of
his usefulness.
He was an irreproachable Judge. a
true friend, an exemplary citizen, and
amid the sorrow occasioned by so great
a loss, and so keenly felt, we offer this
tribute to the memory, the worth and
work and character of Guy C. Scott
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
KumOr and
Philosophy
D. DUNCAN ~ SMITH
DOUBTFUL BLISS.

WHILE drinking in the solitude.
w Far from the haunts of men.
We rather think perhaps we'd like
To see those haunts again.
For grandeur pales when naught assails
Our eyes but gray and green
II no companion is at hand
To help enjoy the scene.
Far from the citys blare and smoke
We think we'd like to stray.
To hold communion with the skies
And while the time away.
But when we come 10 try it out,
To dabble in the Joys,
Far. far away from any one,
We long for human noise.
When touching elbows with the crowd
We turn away and frown
If some one deigns to speak to US
Or pause 10 call him down,
But out upon the yellow plain.
Far from the din and roar.
We'd go mile to speak TO one
We never saw before.
When we can fill an easy chair
It's very fine TO dream
About a lonely. quiet nook
Beside a sylvan stream.
But when we sit for half a day
With not soul in view
We think we'd like to see a man
To tell our troubles to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Needed Help.

How did you like that cigar?' asked
the dealer in Il voice that indicated his
opinion of the brand TO be high one.
''Oh. in n way" replied the customer
guardedly.
Its a free drawer"
Yes
"Then what's the matter with it,"
"WelI. had to draw also on my
ina gination to like it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

When you want to hear something
mean about someone, have you noticed
how little trouble you have in hearing
it? Others have just as little trouble
in hearing the disagreeable things said
about YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Tried to Do His DUTY,

Remember. you have sworn to tell
the whole truth said the lawyer
fercely.
Here goes then. You are an i'm
pertinent. incompetent. overbearing'
At this point the lawyer appealed to
the court.
We'll" resumed the witness. smart
ing under judicial rebuke. 1.-The whole
truth is considerable, and l began In
the hanGiest place"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Where He Scored.

What would you do. Miss Ethel, q
you had loads of money!!
"Oh. spend it."
would you:"
Yes What would you do If you had
a t of money!"
I'D give 1t to you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
The Tribute to the Late InSt;co s

me resolutions adopted by the Mon.
ou,h convention relative to the death
Oh the late Justice Guy C. Scott arc
as follows: are
Resolved. by the democrats of the
Fourth judicial district of Illinois In
convention assembled, that in the
death of the late Justice Guy c. Scott
the supreme court of the state oil
Illinois lost one of it's greatest and
most esteemed jurists.
AT the time of his election we had
confidence u his integrity and ability
but his brilliant record on the bench
exceeded the fondest expectations of
his closest friends. and he has left a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

According to the agricultural depart
ment, the electrical milking machine
is not popular with the COWS. They
probably are sore at not being able to
kick the pail over, or they miss the
milkman's strenuous language.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Kansas has forbidden the sale of Ii
quor on trains passing through that
state. Look at the map and see what
a long. long state Kansas is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

The Chicago Tribune, republican
paper. still insists the consumer is hit
by the tariff measure. and that "evi
dence is lacking of any serious pur
pose to reduce duties in the interest
of lower prices" That's once when
the Tribune is right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

The nomination of Hon. George A.
Cooke for the supreme court is meet
ing with words of high commentator
all over the district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Knew Better.

you say you are without funds?"
said the judge.
II haven't a cent to my name," re-
piled the bankrupt
Judge" said the lady creditor. he
is trying TO deceive you. / saw on his
desk check book. and half of the
checks had not been used"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
cbanc. 70 se Generous.

"He has just ordered up the drinks
for the crowd"
Il thought this was temperance
town.
THAT is why he is in such hurry.
They only sell FIVE cent drinks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

A new island has made its appear
ance in the Pacific ocean. We are
willing to wager that the British
union jack is already floating over it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Flying the English channel pspm-
iseS to become popular sport with
French gentlemen, but if the Germans
essay it. it makes John Bull peevish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

If President Taft is immensely
pleased" with the tariff measure, it is
because he is trying TO put on brave
face over bad bargain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. IEn-
tered at the postofflce as second-class
Ratter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Soldiers must bring home the native
girls they marry in the Philippines.
The marriage license follows the flag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

The new tariff measure is so full of
jokers that it may be rightly termed
as one huge joke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Don't pay any glove bets to your
girl till you see how the conferee cat
will jump.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
have real name attached for publica-
fion. 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, 1909-07-31

Even mans success at poker may
depend on the way he is raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

A word to the wise doesn't go. They
want bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Being on the advisory board Of your
own affairs is an excellent position to
hold provided you are qualifed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

There are people who are so weak
that It amounts to an element Of
strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
INCOME TAXES TO LOSE
IN STATES SAYS HUGHES
WHO FOUGHT FOR 1T

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31

Vote for the Exposition fire queen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-31
Lack of revenue is great dampener
of spontaneity.

The man who is entirely blameless
doesn't exist; but. strange to say, he
doesn't know it and fondly imag ines
himself very numerous
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-05

owner away on business; does not waut place
i1ie; VIII rent for season. beautiful home -
rooms baths; grounds lsbout I acRel highly
cultivated; garage and stable: rent to respop-
s.6le party. $50 month. Address p. o. box
3s3 San Mateo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-05

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
One of San Francsco's largest. Oldest and
best known wholesale and retail furniture and
carpet houses incorporated and capitalized at
5000. 900, $50, 600 of which has been paid jnl
has recently decided to enlarge. increase and
expand their already extensive business and
factory, and have leased one Of the most spa
cious and magnificent modern class frepfoof
buildings in the heart Of the downtown business
center in contemplation of which increase and
expansion" they have authorized us to offer and
place Is, 900 shares of their capital stock on
the market at the face or par vaIue Of 81
per SHARE the entire receipts from such sales
to be applied and devoted TO the further ex-
pansion Of their business and enlarging their
stock.
This corporation has spent over $40 900 for
fire and doing las their books will
show more business and have a brighter future
than any other like establishment in the entire
city.
This is an opportunity of lifetime that
can not be equaled and may never occur again.
as stock holders WHO GET IN NOW Will be
absolutely ION the ground floor and have the
additional advantage Of getting into ready
and legitimate business, conducted by expert
enced, reputable and well known businessmen
of the highest standing, which Is, of itself a
sufficient guarantee as to the safety OF the in
vestment and the large amount Of profit the
share holders will derive.
at can be arranged for a few of the largest
Investors TO take active interest in the bust
and given permanent salaried positions, if
desired.)
This proposition is strictly meritorIous and
vestigation. and you should ACT AT ONCE.
Address all communications 10
THE PACIFIC PROMOTION AND
DEVELOPMENT CO.,
Exclusive Fiscal Agents.
Suites 569-57L Monadnock Bldg,
San Francisco, Cal.