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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

some outlandish Spanish sounding
town in Ecuador. South America.
Mrs. Brevort smiled again. 1t had
the mailing of those letters. but there
are many itching palms in Rome. and
what good money will not accomplish,
if it is judiciously placed, is not worth
accomplishing.
An open fire burned duly in the
CRATE beneath the mantel. Mrs. Bre-
vert stepped brislsly over to it and fed
the bundle of letters TO the flames.
She watched grimly until there was
nothing left of them save few gray
white ashes.
Then from another drawer she took
out another bundle Of letters. They
were thick letters, all of them. The
spra Wiling superscriptions were all for
Peggy, and they were postmarked with
the name of the Spanish town in Ecua-
dor.
Other itching Roman palms had been
soothed in the conventional way to
bring those epistles into Mrs. Brevort's
possession.
These. too, she consigned to the
CRATE watched them burn and then
arrayed herself for her appointment
with the duke.
At precisely, he came in the road
car. She descended the stairs. greeted
him effusively. and together they whirl-
ed of toward the aqueduct.
Scarcely had Mrs. Brevort taken her
departure when there came to the no.
tel brisk, broad shouldered young
man. Enthusiastically he was American,
ing recently all the discomforts OF
continental travel when such travel
necessitatcs haste.
He glanced at the register. saw
thereon a certain name and heaved a
mighty sigh of relief, but even as he
searched his pockets for his cardcaSe
the owner of the name that had caus-
ed his recent sigh came tripping down
the stairs arrayed for walk through
the autumn streets, and, turning
| around, the young man stood staring
| open mouthed at Peggy in all her
glory.
The girls eyes. too, lighted suddenly,
She gave a little gasp of surprise. In
an instant the young man was beside
| her, and both her hands were in his
own.
| Peggy, Paggyw he was saying
breathlessly.
Billy" she was saying in a low,
shaken voice, where on earth did you
come from?"
| In masterful manner he led her to
| the street Once outside they both be-
gan talking as fast as they could.
Not Il word from ycu all this tune
he declared, mot one single, solitar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Predicting Earthquakes.

Professor Frank A. Perret thinks
that volcanic eruptions and earth
quakes can be foretold by a study of
the planetary system. At certain times
he holds, the sun and moon are so
situated as to exert peculiar force
upon the earth, having tendency to
change its spherical shape to that of
an ellipse. While this change does not
take place, owing to the resistance en-
countered in the structural character
of the earth. condition of stress is
produced, causing a widening contract
ing of assures in the earth's surface.
Volcanic eruption then takes place, the
contracting of the assures acting upon
local conditions beneath the earth 5
surface in manner to be compared
with the movement of trigger in dis
charging gun.
While earthquakes may be predicted
in the same way as volcanic eruptions,
a knowledge of local conditions enter
ing into the subject of earthquakes re-
quires more time and study, and Pro
lessor Perret has never undertaken to
designate the area to be effected by
an earthquake, so his latest predic-
ton is attended by uncertainty in this
regard, although experience has taught
that earthquakes near together in
time are likely to occur in the Same
general region.
AS local conditions decide this point
the knowledge possessed by investiga-
tors is insufficient. it seems, to enable
them to name the area that will be
affected by a predicted shock. hence
such a prediction is robbed of much
of its practical value. We have
learned that some localities are es.
pecially, liable to earthquakes, but it
is quite impossible to say what place
may not be affected thus in the future
Evidently the pressure is greater in
the equatorial regions. other things be
ing equal, but local conditions that are
to large extent unknown to scientists
make the subject complex.
Enough has been advanced. however
in support of this theory of seismic
phenomena to make it very interesting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
The Governors Message.

Governor Deneen devotes a quarter
OF his message to waterway discussion
with especial reference to the Lakes
to-the-Gulf canal and the bond issue
of $20.000,000 authorized by popular
vote. He gives technical recital of
the legal situation as involved in the
proceedings against the Economy
Light and Power company and recon-
mends prompt action on a fixed pro-
gram.
The message as a whole is statisti-
cal and recitative There is little new
matter and no original suggestions.
AS an author of state documents the
present governor win never take high
rank, but as a calm and dispassionate
reviewer he proves efficiency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Hopkins the Undesirable.

United States Senator Albert j. Hop.
kins has come hurriedly to Illinois to
demand of the Illinois general assem-
bly, that that body of lawmakers re-
elect him to the United States senate
to succeed himself
The candidacy of Hopkins for the
United States senate is remarkable
1t represents an oversight at the polls
at the fall primary. Had Foss been
in the race just long enough for the
people to have recognized the fact that
there was really vote of significance
to he taken upon the United States
senatorship, Hopkins would have been
out-voted. AS it was, with Foss in
the race only short time. Hopkins
just did get plurality of the "advis-
DRY" vote and that was all. Many
counties and many districts went
strongly against Hopkins. Hopkins
home city of Aurora registering its dis
approval of him by voting him down.
But the Hopkins machine of postmas-
tiers and federal office-holders taking
advantage of the apathy of the people
relative to the new adventure of an
advisory vote, succeeded in getting
out enough votes for the Aurora man
to count him the advisory" choice. So
Hopkins comes to the Illinois general
assembly demanding that the legisla-
tors elect. him because he is the "peo,
pies choice" =
The truth of the matter is If Hop.
kins is defeated for reelection, the
people of Illinois will be as pleased as
any one political event could make
them.
Hopkins has the reputation of being
a corporation senator. a machine
politician of the most dangerous type
and man who recognizes Office as a
vehicle for playing the game of poll
tics rather than a sacred trust involv
Ing vital obligations to the people.
But despite the senator's general un
popularity, and the prevalent impress
sion that his defeat would be, benefi
to- the state, Hopkins has the adyant
age of that advisory" vote, and it 4
argtied that to ignore that vote would
be step backward in the effort to sc
cure election of United States senator,
by direct vote. Had the election gon,
against Hopkins, however, he woult
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

word. I couldn't stand it any longer.
l left the bridge building down there
and my chances for eternal fame and
fortune with it, all In the hands Of
johnson, and came over here to learn
the worst. even had to cable north
to Daniels to find out where you were.'
"Billy, what do you mean?" she
asked in unbelief. II have written
and written and never had one single
answer from YOU"
"Eh? WHAT'S this?" said he. I've
written every day Of my life. You
haven't got them% His eyes grew
suddenly dark. :" !. heres that precious
aunt Of yours"
And suddenly Peggy remembered In
the midst of her new found happiness
Just where her aunt was.
ooh, heavens, Billyw she said. why
didn't you come beforeT'
"Why?"
"Why?" she repeated. "Why, indeed.
Aunt Elinor is out motoring this after
noon with the Duke Of Selena. She
has gone with him to tell him I'll mar
nv him. l thought thought-when
YOU were silent-when I didn't hear
from you
His teeth came together with click.
He faced her there in the Roman
street, with the Roman sunshine food
ing it with mellow warmth.
ITO tell him you'll marry him. he
repeated Peggy, you're not going to-,
are you?"
She looked at him archly. "It's the
only offer I've had recently" she said
in mocking happiness.
you'll have another right away"
said he, with determination, lone that
l dare you to turn down." he added.
with boyish laugh.
"But the duke" she said breathless-
ly. "Fm probably engaged to him by
this time Aunt Elinor wastes no
time"
"I'n attend to the duke and your
aunt, too" said he grimly. what
time will they return?"
almost any minute now" said she.
Come, let's go back. We mustn't miss
them, must we, BillyT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
SHOWS UP
Head Of Fidelity Funding Company
Hunted for Months Suddenly
Appears.
GIVES BOND AT PITTsBURG
Goes to New York, Declaring He viii
Contest Bankruptcy Case and
Pay Dollar for Dollar.

Pittsburg, Pa, JAN 19.-P. J. Kerr.
an, the promoter for whom the police
have been searching for months, ar
rived in Pittsburg yesterday afternoon.
gave bonds to cover all his troubles
here, and announced he was in a po-
sition to- meet all his enemies in re-
gard to all his troubles.
He left for New York last night, au-
thorizing a statement he would con-
test the bankruptcy proceedings
against the Fidelity Funding company.
and would pay dollar for dollar. He
declared no one with whom he had
transacted business would suffer the
loss of cent.
Statement by keiran Counsel.
Keiran's statement, issued by his at
torneys, Diamond & Zacharius, late
last night says !:
AS soon as | heard of the trouble
into which | appeared to have been
plunged, / converted everything | had
into cash, or the equivalent thereof
and am now prepared to talk to my
NiSiiiNo- uih 9oiIS W ANCW III "
take up the trouble there. | will con.
test the bankruptcy proceedings of the
Fidelity Funding company and will
pay dollar for dollar Nor will any
man or church with which have done
business suffer one cents loss
When Keiran landed in town, the
first thing he did was to. go to the
offices of Diamond & Zacharius From
there c. A. O'Brien, the attorney who
entered the suits against him, was
advised Keiran was in town.
Goes to Prosecutors Office.
Mr.. keiran will meet you in the of
flee of the district attorney at .
O'Clock" Mr.. O'Brien was told over
the phone. HE will have bonds
which he viii ask the district attorney
to certify
O'Brien went to the district attor
ney's Office, and met Keiran. The
bonds were certified. and then, will
Diamond, Keiran went to police head
quarters, where he filed his bond witt
Magistrate Frank Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
SPECIAL HOLIDAY
Contemplated for Feb. II, tooth An.
niversary of Birth of Abra-
ham Lincoln.
PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE
alton With This End in View
G. A. r. Acts.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 19.-The
president yesterday sent to congress a
special message recommending the
passage of a law authorizing him to
issue proclamation setting apart Feb.
II, 1909, as a special holiday in recog.
milton. of the centennial anniversary of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The
message follows:
Il have received from the committee
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
with the approval of its commander in
chief communication running in part
as follows:
Pursuant to the recommendation
of the committee authorized by the
41st national encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and ap-
pointed to take into consideration the
fitting celebration of the one hun
dredth anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln, which has made a
report to the 42nd national encamp
ment that was unanimously adopted
the undersigned, having been ap
pointed committee to prepare d
proclamation for the occasion, me. in
New York Oct. 10, 1908, and submit
the following as the result of their de
alterations:
Governors and Mayors Included.
"That the commander-in-chief be
requested to invite the president OF
the United States, governors of state
and territories and mayors of cities, t.
participate with the Grand Army Of
the Republic in public recognitiof OF
the centennial anniversary of the birth
day of Abraham Lincoln Feb. IL, 1909
and by proclamation as far as practica
recommend that the day be observed
as special holiday
Il regard the proposal as eminently
proper. 1t will be from every stand
point desirable to observe this hun
dredth anniversary of the birth o
Abraham Lincoln as special holiday
| recommend that congress pass law
authorizing me to issue a proclamation
setting apart this day as specia
holiday.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT IT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Veteran Editor Gone.

Ottawa, ILL.,, Ian. 19.-William Os-
man, editor and proprietor of the OF
tawa Free Trader, died as lis home
here of acute Bright's disease IN mis-
goth year. Mr.. Osman was born in
Donphin county Pa, June IS. 1919, and
learned the printers trade at Harris
burg. He came to Illinois in 1910, set.
thing at Ottawa, where he found en-
ployment as printer in the Office of
the Free Trader, established by the
late John Hise. A few years later ne
became part owner of the business,
with which he was almost con;inu-
ously connected as owner thereafter.
At one time he was editor of the Chi
cago Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
A Grateful Boy,

A gift always opens the door of an
Eskimo heart, declares Knud Rasmus-
sen in 1.-The People Of the Polar
North" and then tells the story Of
little orphan boy whom he ran across
in his travels.
1 had little pocketknife In my
pocket, and l presented it to him in
order to establish our acquaintance.
1t was assuredly the first time in his
life that the boy had ever had such an
experience as TO receive present. i
assured him that I really meant it.
Then, without a change Of expression.
he snatched the knife out of my hand
and ran off. 1 did not think that
should see any more of him and was
just going into our tent when he came
running up with a piece Of walrus
meat, which he pressed into my hand.
"Thou gavest, see: I give, too" said
he, and his face shone with grease and
pride. But from that day forth we
were friends.
Electromagnetic had no relatives at all
to look after him. He was everybody's
drudge and slept in an old ruined
building. where he said he was very
comfortable. He could not have been
more than ten years old Mt the outside,
although there was little Of the child
about him, but after he came to live
In our tent we noticed that he began
to sing when alone. and after awhile
he would beat time to his singing on
little tin box, so In spite of life Of
neglect he got little joy now and
| then.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
A Cure for Misery.

81 have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says R. M.
James, of Louellen, S. C. It's called
Electric Bitters, and comes in so cent
bottles. It breaks up a case of chills
Or a bilious attack in almost no time !:
and it put yellow jaundice clear out of
commission" This great tonic med
icine and blood purifier gives quick re-
lief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Lame Shoulder,

This is common form of muscular
rheumatism. No Internal treatment is
needed. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment
freely twice day and a quick cure is
certain. This Liniment has proven es-
pecially valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, and is sure to
give quick relief. Chamberlain's Lini-
ment is also most excellent for sprains
and bruises. Price, Is cents; large
size, SO cents. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

have been on hand with his machine
just the same.
However, the democrats, in the per-
son of Judge L. B. Stringer of LIN
coin, have a candidate who was the
overwhelming choice of the rank and
file of his party for the senatorship,
and who would be credit to his state
and an its people. should he be sent
to the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

Being good by contract
Goes against the grain,
For the weary pilgrim
Something of a strain.
Took the pledge in earnest.
Didn't see the joke.
Never was so thirsty
Or SO dead for smoke.
Seems a little matter
Simply giving up
More or less tobacco
And the friendly cup,
But it tries his courage
When he meets a guy,
One already fallen
Who is keen to buy.
Funny how temptation
Hampers with the gent
Who is on the wagon
With the best intent.
Fer he rose and rashly
Put the stuff away
No one tried to kindly
Steer his feet astray.
~
Puts his powers for staying
To the hardest test. r-'-.
6tirs some queer emotions
Underneath his vest.
Every day he wonders
II he'll turn the trick,
To his resolutions
Like q hero stick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

Guess there is no doubt about how
the people of Rock Island feel on the
proposition to purchase a filter plant
based on the straw vote taken by the
newspapers. Now for a business-lik2
and honest transaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Icy Walk Kills : canitalist

st. Joseph, No.. Jan. 19.-Dr. John
s. Logan, capitalist. one of the pioneer
residents of st. Joseph, while stepping
from the doorway of the Logan block,
which he owns, fell on the icy walk
last evening and fractured his skull,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

Two wealthy jury bribers have been
picked up by detectives in Pittsburg
The regulation limit of 81 varieties of
crooks will have to be raised for that
city If the good work of exposure
keeps up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
HOMAGE TO POE's MEMORY
Boston Leads in Celebrating tooth
Anniversary of Birth of poet.

Boston, Jan. 19.-While all this
country and Europe paid homage TO
the memory of the American author
genius, Edgar Allen Poe, on the occa-
sion of the centenary of his birth. the
event was especially observed in Bos-
ton, where he is supposed to have been
born
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
LUTHER ,LAELiN MILLS DEAD
Was Noted Chicago Attorney and Took
Part in Celebrated Criminal Cases.

d' Z III OcItUFdteu CTInIndI GASES.
Chicago, Jan. 19.-Luther Latin
Mills, for many years one of Chicago's
most successful lawyers, died sud
denly last night at his residence, as
the result of a stroke of apoplexy. he
had been i'll for eight weeks suffering
from the first stroke of the disease
which came to him while he was ap-
parently in perfect health. Mr.. Mills
was 81 years of age, and practiced law
up to the day of his first stroke. He
was connected with a number of fam
Gus criminal cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Lightning Chance,

"1s the man Of the house in?" asked
the caller. who presented a rather fraz-
zled appearance.
''No." said the lady, hastily sizing up
her visitor as bill collector. He il
out Of town"
"When will he be back?"
"Really. couldn't say"
"Don't know when can see himT
mo-
"Too bad. I wanted to settle with
him for horse he sold me-"
"Oh, Is that it? Walk right In. ao
Is at home now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

dying Immediately. He was 72 years
of age and had been a surgeon in the
civil war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

st. Louis Times: The bootlegger
and blind tiger proprietor may be eX-
pected to support prohibition move
ment with enthusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
ELGIN GETS THE MEETING
State Spanish War Veterans Will Hold
Next Encampment July 90.

0ckford, ILL.,, Jan. 19.-The council
of administration of the Spanish-Amer-
lean War Veterans decided yesterday
that the department encampment July
2 and 3 will be held at Elgin, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Tuesday, January 10. 1909.

Considering the talk about it, there
Is mighty little fighting done in this
world, after ALL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

1t is to be hoped that Taft will not
become SO saturated with 'possum that
he will begin playing it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

1t looks as if the state of Georgia
were trying TO force 'possum on every
up-to-date restaurant bill of fare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Reassurina.

Measuring.
"Where is John?"
"Out looking for trouble"
"That's strange I met him awhile
ago, and he didn't mention it."
HE was looking for the real thing,
not Just an annoyance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Their Reasons.

"Have you an automobile"
"No."
"Why not?"
81 have too many friends. Have you
one?"
mo"
why not?"
81 have too many creditors"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

$oh hoAS iASht VI LILO gas Uiii.
There are lot of people In this
world who are entirely willing to hire
themselves. out as a sort of wet nurse
to anybody nursing young and ten
der grievance. These people ought to
be abolished by an act of the legisla.
ture. 81.
The man who says exactly what he
thinks hasn't been discovered yet, and
there are multifarious engagements
awaiting his self disclosure.
Angels would stand trembling and be
feeling if their wings were on straight
II they knew how good we mean to
be and could see any evidence Of our
being able to attach an electric motor
to our intentions.
Being gentle and forgiving Is easy
and seems gracious-when you your
self are needing ministration Of that
SOFT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19
Hurnor mo Philosophy
By DUNCAN n SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The most OBJ
jectionable thing
from a point of
discipline In self
disgust Is that it
is so easy to re-
cover from it.
Being merry lit
tie sunshine tends
to get sort Of mo-
nOtonous and me-
chanical W b e n
you are getting
paid for it at SO
much per merry
and is quite un-
profitable il you
don't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-19

He is a forehanded man indeed who
can make light of his gas bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-21

quent and persistent calls from the press
of that state that Gov. Deneen shall re-
quest the general assembly to enact
law permitting cities to adopt the commits
sion plan. The senate Of the forty sixth
Illinois general assembly passed a bill
providing for this permission. Only one
or two votes were cast against 1t. The
bill did not reach a vote in the house.
The Illinois State Register says:
professional political gangsters in the
house were afraid to let the senate Dill
go to a vote on the floor of the mouse.
These wrepullers ordered senate bill NO.
9S to be murdered in the house committee
On municipal corporations
Two Oklahoma cities, Enid and Tulsa.
have lately adopted the commission plan.
In Tulsa where the new system has been
In operation longer than In Enid, the citi-
zens are gratif1ed with their experience.
Leavenworth was the first city in Kan
sas to adopt the commission system, ana
has been followed by Wichita. Kansas
City. Kan, Independence. Hutchinson,
Anthony and Coffeyville. while Topeka.
Parsons and Ottawa are soon to vote on
the question Of the adoption of the plan.
One of the eastern cities recently adopt
ing the commission plan is Haverhill,
Mass.
Buffalo, n. Y. Is in the throes of a new
charter agitation, and many Of the people
Of that city are urging the adoption of
the Des Moines plan or some modification
of