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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

When Rud Grayson, the big center
rush Of the Crescent team, toppled like
falling tree with his full, hard,
punched 30 pounds on top of Don
i.aidlaw there was howl of joy from
Grayson's side, for with the downfall
of I.aidlaw the Scythian team was
doomed
That night the spectators of the
great event of the upper ten athletic
season went home well pleased that
they had seen desperate and perfect
game. But Don Laidlaw was left Il
wreck for life by it Something" had
happened to his back. What the ''soEe-
thing was the doctors and surgeons
didn't seem able to say. At any rate.
they agreed that probably he would
never walk again unless something"
| favorable happened. and that was not
at all likely. f as
Life is full of sarcasms, and this
seems to be one of them" murmured
| Laidlaw. despite his illness still fine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
The Argus Daily Short Story
HIS LUCKY LEAP--By Annette Dumois
Copyrighted, 1909 by Associated Literary Press

lights In them gaZed wonderingly
with the franlness of babyhood
straight into his astonished gray ones.
Laidlaw was fond OF children. and
she was Il welcome interruption to his
thoughts. lie answered cneerily: Hell
10. kid, Where did you escape from
You'll catch your death out here with
out hat and those bare legs" motto
ing the blue flesh above the tiny white
socks. Where's your nurse or who
ever has you in tow?'
Over dere." answered the baby
vaguely, pointing across the park tina,
ran down the middle of the broad ave
nue.
Come up here in my lap" cOaXed
Dan, land when James comes back
you shall have ride in my gocart."
Let me see 'em." persisted the mite.
"What?' questioned the puzzled
man.
'FOotsies.'' replied the infant.
"Oh. my feet! Yes. I've got feet
though they're not much use at pres
ent" I.aidlaw pulled the rug aside
Now are you satisfied, my lady?"
She surveyed his No. 9's approving
ly arg said. "Dess me come now" and
climbed into his lap.
IN the midst of an Interesting con
verSation Toodies, as she called her
self. said abruptly, "Sissie dot you or
| her tabor
ooh. has she? What on earth is s
| tabor" qucried LaidIaw.
ION her tabo, we're she does her hat
-pitchur card. wiz funny sings OF
here" and she patted his shoulders
can wood sings down dere," rubin:
her plump little knees.
"Oh. Il picture of me in football togs
| / suppose. What is Sissy's manner
asked Laidlaw.
| IVY. Sissie. Oh. dere is nursic
DoodbyH' she interrupted and. slidin
from his lap. ran toward the park.
AS she reached the middle of tn
street her wee sandal came off Laugh
ingly she held it up to Don. making
pretty picture as she stood in the sun
light.
At that instant 4 thunderous chue
chug-chug reached Laidlaw's ears
With unspeakable horror the helpless
man saw n runaway touring car, wit
a white faced chauffeur yanking des
perately at the wheel, bearing dow
upon her.
Run. baby, runr shrieked the youn
man. but Toodles never moved.
With an awful wrench that seeme
to tear soul and body apart Laidlay
got on his feet, stumbling and staggel
ing toward the child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

ages shared the common belief that
insani4 was synonymous with demo-
MAC possession, and there was almost
gross ignorance. amounting TO brutali-
ty, in the treatment of those whose
mentality was impaired. The develop
'ment of medical science has establish
ed the fact that the brain is as suscep-
|tible of treatment as the kidneys, and
that mental alterations are to a large
,eXtent due to physical conditions that
may be improved. In the past insani-
ty has been studied from the outside.
1t is the purpose of the Phipps dona-
ton to study it from the inside. The
discovery of just what is the correla-
Ition between the human mind and the
human brain is one of the most impor-
tant medical problems of the age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
| 4 BAPTIST ELDER
Restored to Health by Vinol

Il was run down and weak from in
digestion and general debility, also suf-
fered from vertigo. / saw a cod liver
preparation called Vinol advertised and
decided to give 1t a trial, and the re-
suits were most gratifying. After TAX
ing two bottles regained my
strength and am now feeling unusually
WELL" Henry Cunningham, Elder Bap-
tist Church, Kingston, N. C.
Vinol is not a patent medicine-but a
preparation composed of the medicinal
elements Of Gods livers, combined with
tonic iron and wine. Vinol creates
hearty appetite, tones up the organs
OF digestion and makes rich, red blood
In this natural manner, vinol creates
| strength for the rundown, over
worked and debilitated, and for deli
cate children and old people. For
chronic coughs. colds and bronchitis
Vin0l is unexceved.
All such persons In this vicinity are
asked to try Vinol on our offer to re.
fund their money IL 1t fails to give sat.
isfaction.
Harper House Pharmacy, Rock island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
A Happy Family.

A woman, going to her mouse trap
the other morning, found a mouse in
1t, with six little mice as we'll.
They had, Of course, been born after
their mothers capture-an amazing
thing. But more amazing still was the
fact that they lay in a small round
nest like a birds nest, nest made of
bits of paper, thread, straw and shreds
of linen and flannel
The woman, instead of drowning
forthwith the mother and her brood
retired and from the next room
watched the trap secretly. Her watch
was soon rewarded. Another mouse
trotted up with great caution. thrust a
straw through the bars and a few
moments later returned with q shred
Of pink calico. The captive mother
with these contributions, proceeded to
complete her nest.
This incident so moved the woman
that on retiring that night she put a
handsome piece Of cheese in the trap
and opened the tiny door. When she
| came down i'm the morning mother
| and young and cheese were gone. The
| nest alone remained to witness to the
| truth of her tale.-EXchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

LAIDLAw GOT ON HIS FEET, STUMBLING
AND STAGGERING TOWARD THE CHILD.
looking young fellow, as he was being
propelled down the avenue in an inva-
lids chair.
He turned to the attendant and said:
wheel me into that sunny corner
and then run over to the library and
fill this list There; that's something
like it. This wind cuts like Il knife"
Laidlaw watched the man disappear
around the corner with a sense OF irri-
tation foreign to his hitherto bold and
almost cheerful acceptance of fate.
Hang it all! wish there was some
artistic way of leaving this world he
muttered. "Who would have thought
one short year would make such a
change in one's prospects? Then full
of life and pluck and now husky
babe in perambulatorw He laughed
in spite Of his fit of dependency.
The laugh vanished almost ut once.
He was thinking. and thinking hard.
He always did think of that same che
thing-of the girl to whom he had in
tended to propose on the very night of
the game.
"Kismetw he muttered. 81 wonder II
she cares much? She is sympathetic
when we meet and in manner that
doesn't sting. Bless her! To think that
that's all over nowr' And Don sighed
heavily over his blasted hopes.
"Oho-he! What funny baby car
| riage! Amt you dot any tootsies
Mr.. Man?" piped little voice.
Laidlaw turned his head quickly. A
golden haired tot stood close beside
him. Her big brown eyes with COLDER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

A long reach, quick clutch, and he
rolled over against the curb with the
little one safe in his arms just as the
monster Numbered past.
Presently he drew himself up on to
the curbing and tried to soothe the
whimpcrirg Toodles.
"Nassy sing get babyv' she sobbed.
THANK God it didn'tw said Laidlaw
ferventlv trembling violently with the
reaction. Willie the pain in his back
shot and stung and ragged through his
nerves and brain like white hot iron.
Mercy, Mercy on mev' cried the
nurse as she reached them. You
have saved her. s.. Oh. how can l
passionately to her. Naughty baby!
What is the name of the gentleman
| that l may tell it to Mime. Vernon"
she pleaded
Never mindv' answered Laidlaw
hastily ''Take TOodles home now. I'll
come to see you some day. little one"
he added as he kissed the red lips.
"vernon? So that is Maud's baby
sister. She was nondescript bunch
OF white clothes the last time l saw
her And Sissie has my picture on her
'tabo.' Oh. pshaw; that doesn't signify
| nything."
The astounded look on his attend
| ants usually impassive cOuntenance
| encouraged Laidlaw to make another
effort to surprise him. 81 actually be-
lieve l can walk with your help,
James," said he, with a gasp, as he
| pulled himself up and sank into his
| chair
| Il felt something snap in my back as
jumped: that's all l know" said he
later when questioned by the doctor.
| "Hm-m" said the great surgeon as
/ he prodded up and down Laidlaw's
| spine. 1T is unquestionably a case
Of Then followed something that
sounded most alarmingly Latin.
You can call me any old name you
like. doctor. if you'll only let me
| walk" answered the happy fellow.
"With care-with great care-we
shall do very well,'' smiled the oracle.
Mrs. Vernon and Maud called that
afternoon to thank their hero" as
Mrs. Vernon persisted in calling Don,
to his great discomfort.
With maternal instinct, fully aware
of Don's state Of mind, his mother Of
fered to show Mrs. Vernon her cher
ished orchids, leaving the young peo
pie TO gaze at each other with beating
hearts.
Shyly Maud approached the couch
where Laidlaw reclined in answer to
his unSpoken wish.
How can l ever repay you. DOM
questioned the girl. My baby sister
Oh. thank God for-bothw
He could scarcely hear her sweet
voice. but, grasping a ruffie on bel
gown, pulled her gently nearer "Shal
tell you how" he asked eagerly.
Yes, Don," with sweet, shy not,
Of surrender in her soft murmur.
kiss me. sweetheart. with all that /
means to us both," begged the invalid.
THAT was a lucky jump" remarked
Don Laidlaw later. And two shad
ows faded apart silently at the SCUM,
of voices in the conservatory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
stockings Not Needed.

Speaking of the Payne tariff law, it
is being held by some economists that
the schedule is just the thing. Ac-
cording to their carnations the stock
ings worn by people generally are SUI
perfluous raiment, and in proof of the
argument the chorus girl and the
hardy Scotch are cited as examples
When people raise a roar about the
sugar, standpat statesman argues
that in the good old days sorghum mo
lasses was used for "sweetening," and
calls attention TO the fact that people
were supposed to be healthy beyond
degree.
The same cheerful idiot says thai
the present day gloves are delusior
and a snare, and contends that the old
fashioned red yarn mittens never spill
down the fingers like the presen
hand coverings do. He also says tina
people are too extravagant in thei
tastes and calls the figures of the
statsticians to prove that boiled mea
contains more nutrition than friet
chicken. Possibly this amiable stand
patter has never heard what happen
ed TO that ancient man who told TIL
people they could eat grass.
He might just as well go on and sa,
that the country owes it's development
to the robber trusts, and that the
must be protected, even at the expens
of the people of the land, who mus
pay an added cost for life's necess
ties to do it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
The Trouble With the Ticket.

1t seems most distressingly difficult
for the Union to comprehend that it is
only working injury to those ON the
republican ticket beginning with the
candidate for mayor, who have no
democratic opposition by seeking To
claim the sufferages of the democrats
for the whole republican combination.
While as it has heretofore been said.
, the Union is pardonable in seeking
, to gain all the democratic or other
, votes possible for those of its candi-
/. dates who have not democratic opposi-
ton, it strays from the path of wisdom
when it assumes to belittle the atti-
tude of the democratic party in the
campaign on the one hand. and to
solicit votes of democrats for all the
republican nominees on the other.
In word, the republican organ
should be mighty thankful for any
votes it may gain either for its can
didate for mayor or others who have
| no opponents on the democratic ticket,
, for if the truth must be said, the re-
| publican party whose disposition the
Union in this instance is portraying to
finish, is furnishing greater handi-
cap to its standard bearer for mayor
than any opposition party could load
upon him. Mr.. Carse worthy as he Is
is encountering his greatest difficulty
in the fact that he has a ticket with
him, strictly partisan ticket, every
! candidate on which is clamoriu2
4 l.; in
to accord the head of the ticket any
advantage he does not himself enjoy
declining to yield any prestige political
or otherwise. for the success of the
leader.
| One of the republican speakers al
the meeting at Turner hall last even
ing spoke complimentary, or as u
was intended to be, complimentary, o.
the democratic party in sacrificing the
mayoralty nomination in the pending
campaign. Taking the sVD gestiol
from any viewpoint the in
tquiry that may well suggest itself is
does anyone know any time the repub
lican party has made any politica
sacrifices in Rock Island on what ha
been termed grounds of local patriot
ISM" Does anyone recall the in
stance, when for the good either o
the republican ticket as whole. TO
any particular party candidate or TO
the city in general any self seekin!
member of the party has been willin!
to withdraw his own claims either TO
recognition or preferment?
And that is the situation at thi
very moment, for if Mr.. Carse is e>
periencing any difficulties in the pres
ent campaign they are due chiefly t.
his own party and they are right i
Ibis own party. Let no one blam
either democrat or anyone else TO
this circumstance If there is an
fighting being done it is not the den
ocrats who are engaged in it. TIL
: democrats have left some vacancies o
their ticket, but they are looking a:
siduously after the candidates the
, nominated, and once more, the Unto
, to the contrary Notwithstanding, the
. are maintaining their organiZatio
2 and getting along quite SATISFACTORY
5 into the bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
The "Des MOines" Plan.

All the cities of the central states
are watching Des Moines where a
most comprehensive test of the much.
discussed commission form of muni'
cipal government is being given.
AS result of Des Moines' first year.
here is what they see among other
reforms:
1. There is an annual surplus liz
stead of the usual deficit.
2. Service is not only more eco,
nomical but more efficient.
8. Streets have been kept clean.
4. Paving has been laid according
to contract.
5. Contracts have been let to the
lowest bidders
6. Police department is no longer
| political asset.
Z. Fire department is no longer
part of a political machine.
8. Government has been placed
upon a business basis.
8. Business arrangements have
been made with public service corpor
atoms with immense profit to the
city
TO- Water rates have been reduced
II. Cost of street lighting has beer
reduced.
| IL. Negotiations are on for profit
sharing arrangements with the stree
railway corporation.
10. The "red light district ha:
been wiped out
IA. The "bond shark" business ha!
been prohibited.
Is. Slot machines have been driver
out Of the city.
| 16 People are satisfied with ne'
form of government, and unprejudice'
deposition to it is disappearing.
II. Partisan politics has been re
moved from management of the al
fairs of the city.
i Is. The city hall has been cleare
lof political loafers and grafters an
now resembles the business headquarl
|ers of large commercial or industrial
institution
= All too many American cities toda
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

City AttOrney-Albert Huber.
Police Observation-Disclosures }. Smith.
Aldermen - First ward, John HOi1-
hammer; Second ward, c. l.. Speckhart;
Third ward, =. a. La Vnnway; Fourth
ward, Henry }. Frick; Fifth ward, VIII
liam Coclrany Sixth ward. T.. Il. Nee
nan.
Assistant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Davis
and Joseph GrOtegut.
AssessOr-JOhn G.. Aud.
COIlectOr-David Blswinger.
Justices of the Peace Oscar Wah-
lund, John McShane, stephen Stader
md William Eaton.
COnstnbles-MixeM intz. Henry HuecE<
Henry Brunei and George Christian
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
rheumatism Cured in a pay.

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
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS 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, 1909-03-31

1t is gratifying TO know that out OF
the discussion of the proposition for
new lines of railroads to enter Rock
Island has developed the project &c
open the way for all; project, by the
way, that should not be allowed to &C
to sleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Apart from his standing as man,
the development most complimentary
to Mr. Carse in the pending campaign
is that his candidacy for mayor has
caused the republican party in his be-
half to desert, or at least to attempt
to desert, its political appellation, and
permit gathering under its auspices
to be termed citizens meeting"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Miss Steck in Recital.-Miss Nota-
vena Steck gave a piano recital yes
Iterday afternoon at Bowlby's music
ent TO enjoy the program. Miss Steck
plays with good technique and her in
lterpretation of the various masters
was very good. She is pupil of Mrs
Dutton Anvil of Davenport, and has
established a splendid reputation for
herself in the tri-cities. The program
included works from the famous com
posers and was well rendered from
| start to finish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
sevond His Crash.

"How would you like to be presj.
dent, BillT'
"NOt for me-"
"But think Of the salary
GLOW much Is ft?''
"Seventy-five thousand dollars
gear"
Excuse me. can't think Of more
than $40 at time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

The Japanese government is waging
a successful war on rats by paying
for every dead one brought in giving
each rat slayer a ticket to lottery
with valuable prizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Congressman Edwards of Georgia
wants the salary of representatives
put back from $7.50G to $1,000. The
offering of this bill was about the
only way he could attract attention
to himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
Flexible.

fIexlples
The expert who
Experts for pay
Can testify
Most any way:
The side that pays
The largest price
Gets his unbiased
Old advice.
His science" need y :
Not hamper him
II there is any
One to trim.
The facts conclusive
He can see
For those who pay
The tallest fee.
He is an expert
On the touch"
1t isn't that he
He knows SO much,
AS an outsider
Might suppose
But what he makes
Them think he knows.
Before conclusions
He can draw
Or in a theory
Pick a flaw
We wants to clearly
Understand
Which side can show him
Cash in hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, III. [En-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

A census bulletin shows there are
10000 physicians in this country.
Some of them are so only by courtesy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
s>DvNcA~ n. SMITH

Mr.. ROoseye!t-You will find that q
good president is very excellent
precedent, Mr.. Taft
1t is hard to convince man that he
is chump and quite unnecessary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Mr.. Taft was beaten at golf last
week. Office holders hazard much in
beating the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
PIeases Them

II marriage is a failure,
AS you have often heard,
Those who have tried It all OF twice
Are keen to take a third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
These Strenuous Girls

These Strenuous Girls.
A kiss he would take.
He found IL regrettable
The miss made him quake
In a way unforgettable
She turned him down hard
With a strong arm athletic
rs she caught him on guard. a.
And results were pathetic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
Silver Cross Circle Meets.-Th,

Phi Epsilon Phi Club Meets
Misses Hazel and Mable Purcell en-
tertained the Phi Epsilon Phi club at
their home. 1921 Twelfth avenue, last
evening" After the business meeting
the evening was spent in a social time.
The hostesses served light refresh
mentS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

The time that dollar looks the big
gest is after you have earned it by
hard labor and feel that every other
dollar has come to you by the same
route.
A woman's pleasure In the spring.
time that has nothing to do with
housecleaning is as rare as it is beauti-
full.
Women are divorced because they
wish to be free, men because they Wish
to marry some one else
The more we scrutinize our own mo-
lives the more suspicious we are apt
to become Of the motives Of others.
The personality Of some people
seems to be merely a bypr0duct OF
their conceit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
Obvious.

Hard lines-a railroad track.
Deep sleep-the miner dosing at
work.
Happy days-pay days.
Calling a blufr-whistling for q cur
dog.
Spark arrester-park policeman.
Out Of sight-the dollar you are after.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31

Carse-EIliott.-A dispatch to The
Argus today from Springfield an
nounces the marriage of Alderman
John w. CarSe of this city and Miss
Ivy Elliott of Springfield which took
place this morning at $50 at the
manse of the Second Presbyterian
church. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. A. p. Higley. Miss Elliott
lis the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e. c.
Elliott of Springfield, and has been
Itill recently bookkeeper for the John
Bressmer company, the largest depart
ment store in the city, ana is Il lady
of many accomplishments. and well
known in her home city. Mr.. Carse is
alderman from the Second ward. and
has many friends who Will Join in
heartiest congratulations Mr.. and
Mrs. Carse left at this morning for
Peoria, where they will visit until
| next week. when they will come to
this city to make their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.

TERMS.-Daily 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
abE slHrNs
sIRA5gs( Ssses )eogNsE.s
Wednesday, Marcn 81, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-31
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Musical Club Program. The first
program of the Rock Island Musical
club will be given tomorrow afternoon
at 2:30 at the Elks hall The program
will be in the nature of Chopin me-
mortal, celebrating the centennial of
his birth. The program will be as
follows:
Paper, Life of Chopin"-Mrs. F. X.
Rhoads.
Sonata, for violin and piano; largo
and finale. OPP. 65. Chopin-Misses Ger
trude Housed and Ellie Johnson.
Piano. Polonaise in A major; Cho-
pin-Miss Notavena Steck.
Vocal. THE Maiden's WISH" Chopin
! Mrs. Edward Appelquist.
Reading, The Traitor" original
with violin accompaniment-Mi Mary
Simpson.
Piano, Nocturne, c sharp minoT-
Miss Elsa Simon.
Ladies' Chorus, (a) Serenade (Schu
ber), OBJ Lullaby (Brahms) Mrs
Edla Lund. director, and Miss Gest al
+, the piano.