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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Are the spirits presentY' asked
raul. raising his voice slightly. And
the response was a series Of brisk
raps.
'That is more than the proper num-
ber," objected Paul. zone is no. and
three is yes"
II suppose that a lot means under
score Marks" suggested Lucy. ASK
something else"
"Are you willing to answer me?" de.
manded Paul, and the three raps made
an affirmative.
"May ask, some personal ques-
tions?" Again tha three raps.
81 want to know II Lucy and ara
to be married?" explained Paul. And
Lucy gasped at this impertinence to-
ward the spirits.
"They won't answer that" she In
sisted in whisper, but the three raps
came loud and clear. and, with little
cry, Lucy sprang to her feet and turned
on the gas. 8
you were cheating" she cried. "You
were kicking the table leg"
"See for yourself" he retorted, turn
ing the light table SO that she might
see that there were no scratches on
the polished legs. Il am more mysti-
fed than you are. There must be some
thing in 1t, after all"
There must be-" she assented soft
ly.
"And you will accept their decreeT
he asked. "You will marry meT'
II suppose that 1 must, since It is
the will Of those over there" assent
ed the girl. 81 meant to some time,
anyhow" she added half defiantly as
Paul caught her in his arms, and the
world beyond was forgotten in the Joy
of the life right here.
Late that evening Paul smoked his
| good night cigar in the comfort Of the
big armchair. At his feet lay Bunch.
| the English bulldog that was PauPs
constant companion. Bunch was fast
| asleep on a rug, but he reused when
| his master stirred.
Bunch" cried the jubilant Oxford.
! "there was something in it, after all.
=, l thought that spirit thing was largely
q matter Of Imagination, but I'm Ger.
Lucy uol uO thC tdPplh6s
and l know that 1 didn't. 1t was a
clear case of spirits"
Bunch blinked an intelligent eye and
wagged his stumpy tail in assent.
Paul started as the familiar rapping
came again. Bunch's tail was pound
| ing against the hardwood parquet Dor
der
| so you were the ghost. You wag-
ged your tail when we asked ques-
lions because you thought we were
| talking to your
| Bunch's stumpy caudal appendage
made answer again. and Pauls face
was wreathed in smiles.
I'VE must never tell Lucy" he eau,
toned, and Bunch, almost asleep
made an instructive effort to reply
Feebly the tail wavered, and only once
did it strike against the floor.
"That's no. and that goes" assent
ed Paul. You're all right, Bunch
And Bunch sOlemnly raped out
| Yes. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

side, and then. turning down the light,
called to him to take the other.
"They almost always sing" she be-
gan uncertainty
Then we'll sing" assented Paul.
"We'll follow all the process"
His hands closed over Lucy's, rest
ing ON the table. and softly Lucy sang
one of the songs approved by her cir
Gle.
Now you must keep very STILL" she
whispered. Just concentrate on the
desire to obtain a communication. 1t
may be some time before we feel any
response"
That's all right" was the ready re-
ply. I'D be willing to wait hours to
absolutely make certain"
You don't have to hold my hands
SO tight" suggested Lucy. Just rest
your finger tips on mine to complete
the circuit
This is better" objected Paul. with
truth. 1--WE establish better contact
or whatever you call it."
Don't talk any more" cautioned
Lucy. 1.-THE spirits won't come while
you are talking
Paul subsidized into silence. 1t was
very pleasant sitting there in the halt
light with Lucy's hands in his own
In the soft gloom he could just make
out the oval of her face and catch
family the eager gleam in her blue
eyes. He was willing to experiment
along these lines forever.
Outdoors the rain beat against the
plate glass CT the windows with 8
sharp rattle that added to the com
Portable feeling of those within. and
apart from that only the crackle OF
coal in the CRATE broke the silence
For twenty minutes no sign came
and then there was heard a succession
OF sharp raps that caused Lucy {
clutch Paul's hands in tighter clas
! and somewhat shook his own placid
ity.
The trial had been an excuse 70
holding Lucy's hands. He had not ez
pected any manifestation.
did you do that?" she whispered.
ION my word, no." he replied. "Yo
! didn't tap with your foot, did you?"
Lucy shook her head. Il wouldn
cheat" she insisted reproachfully
"This is not thing to make a jes
Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Chinese Maritime Notices.

John Henry Grey in his "China"
tells of the notices which decorate a
Chinese vessel.
On the masts- Of the seagoing junks
are fastened strips of red paper in
scribed with Chinese characters. Some
Of the notices follow:
1.-THE mast is as general command.
ing 10000 soldiers"
"From every side Of the compass
may fair winds blow"
May this mast scorn tempests from
whatever quarter of the heavens they
may come"
On the poop pavilion is built, and
over its doorway is a chance for more
notices.
"May the wind not cause angry wa
tiers to rise" "May this vessel brave
the storms Of hundred years"
There is always a shrine on board,
and here the Chinese gods are ap-
pealed to.
wherever this ship may sail, grant
her prosperous voyage" Enable
us by trading to acquire wealth"
The very names Of the junks would
bring good luck II superstition could
weave an actual fortune-Good Sue
cess. Golden Profits, Never Ending
Gains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Send Hopkins Back to Private Life,

The Peoria Star suggests that Sena-
tor Hopkins return to the peaceful pur-
suit of law practice. Politics is but
a crooked game at the best, says the
Star. The white man is very uncer-
tain. There are too many dishonest
men in the legislature who refuse to
stay bought. The times are out of
joint. Villainy and ever more villainy.
One rascal makes a pledge and two
other rascals persuade him to break
1t, and there you are Still, Brother
Hopkins wanted the legislature of Or
egon to do the same thing. After the
people had selected Chamberlain, Hop
kins advised the members of the leg
islature to vote for another man be-
cause Chamberlain is a democrat while
the majority of the legislature is re-
publican. They refused to do this, but
Hopkins is getting dose of his own
medicine, and he ought to swallow it
without making such a terribly wry
face. 1t is sorry world at the best.
The bible cautions us against 'da-
pending upon princes favors," but
Heavens! the favors of the represeu-
tatives of the ''unwashed multitude"
seem to be equally fleeing and unre-
liable. Abraham Lincoln defeated
Douglas before the people, but Doug
las won the senatorship and then Lin
coin remarked to a friend, 81 guess,
Joe, I'll have to go back to the prac-
tice of law"
But then let us not indulge in even
the suggestion of comparison be-
tween Lincoln and Hopkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

dar day, when the house may take ac-
ton ON any measure of Importance
without permission of the speaker and
the rules committee.
These amendments will free the
house from the present intolerable
domination of the speaker. They will
shift the power from the speaker to
the house itself and will open the door
Ito free debate and legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

City Council Room, Rock Island, Ill,
Feb. Is, 1909. The council met in reg
ular session at p. m, Mayor Schaffer
presiding and all the aldermen present
except Carse.
The minutes of the last regular ses-
sion were read and approved.
Alderman McNealy submitted an
ordinance, which was considered and
approved, allowing the labor pay roll
for week ending Feb. Is, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Tax Notice.

Your taxes, real and personal, are
now due. You can pay the same Mt
my Office, with Schriver & Schriver
attorneys, 1712k Second avenue. Of
flee hours, 9 to IL a. M, and to S p.
m. Open Wednesday and Saturday ev-
enings from Z to 9 o'clock.
]. B. JOHNSON, Collector.
Please bring last years tax receipt
with you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Congress has made it possible for
President-elect Taft to have in his
cabinet the premier of his choice in
the person of Philander c. Knox, by
sweeping away technical distractions.
This is proper. The new president
should be given a good send-off. with
nothing to complain of at the outset.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

The fifth day of March, If we mis-
take not, is the time set when con-
gress is to convene TO start the ball
rolling to protect the people from the
robber tariff. Will the ball roll?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16


The clerk read account, in sum of
$3G5.99, for the balance of expense OF
seven aldermen, mayor, superintend-
ent of waterworks and city engineer,
for trip east to inspect various filter
plants.
Alderman Blochlinger moved amount
be allowed Adopted 10 to 1 (Ellin-
wood.
The clerk read bid of Peoples Pow
er company for street lighting for con-
tract for five years. Referred TO COM
mittee of the whole.
Alderman Smith moved council ac-
cept work of G. e. Mart on city hall
painting. Adopted.
Alderman Blochlinger from water
works committee reported recommend
ing that superintendent of waterworks
be instructed to place Pinch iron pipe
under street to drain Thirty-eighth
street pond. Report adopted.
Alderman Utke moved matter of
claim of Max Liedtke, for $3.50 for
back pay as police officer be referred
to police committee Carried.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Utke. M. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
MRS. CARMACK IS WITNESS
Nothing Important Brought Out q
Opening Of Trial.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb 16.-The trial
of Duncan B. Cooper, Robin Cooper
and John D. Sharpe for the murder
of ex-senator T. W. Carmack, was be-
gun today. Mrs. Carmack was the
first witness, but nothing of import
ance was ELECTED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Piles Cured In 8 to "a Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case Of itching, blind, bleed
ing or protruding piles in 6 to IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

The republicans (some of them, tina
isl. are trying to suppress Rainey
But they can't do it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Humor aae Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. sslrn
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

49, - HI.
1t is hard to tell a mince pie from N
unquiet conscience when all you haEe
to go by Is the troubled look worn mkt
morning.
The only way to keep & wise ran
from getting boresome Is to 90 utter
him and make him foolish occasionally.
;
Being good to everybody is an ex-
cellent way to get yourself pointed cut
as an easy mark.
Lack of opportunity makes some men
dishonest.
You can't keep yourself. out Of tho
books of the recording angel by deny
ing his acquaintance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Do not take yourself so seriously
that others will look upon you as a
joke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Character is an ideal which it is the
whole duty of man. to make real.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

an, hO Oue Gu.
joys the feelings
engendered by the
appro ach OF
spring as the poet
does.
Second Serb
But think how
much more every
body would enjoy
spring IL the poet
would only keep
his feelings to
himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Total

Alderman Tuckis submitted an ordi-
nance, which was considered and adop-
ted, allowing claims against the sew
eral funds, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Which is the latest. bird? Well, il
must be the "round robin" Ask Roose
welt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

\.
Out.
When you have q deep desire
In the land Of dreams to sooUk,
Then II II the Furnaces fise
Goes and dies eompsetely oat.
When you're driven 70 distra1tion
And your wits arc put TO rout.
Then your houssmatd takes Ql4Ak
action * ,-~ --.zs
And goes permanently out.
But don't gamble much on outing
II you do. you scarce viii win.
You will md out past All dOuht2me
Bill collectors catch you n. !
Pertinent ossstien.
HE says he i the architect Of -
own fortune"
That's all right but I would nksj(D
know one thing"
what n mr.. ee5@Is
"who holds. the flrst ImoftfaSef
asnsthins llsw.S
II don't beliese be ever IA IN ede.
.inal thing In his life."
'-Oh. yes. he did"
'What was itts ,
STAYED home one ! night NM -
Wife" : - =:
Weman,s vts~pelss
MAN = assupefior beine.
-Yes; 30 rhave always not3eees
"Howfe -3l. :,ssss ssss:si
by his haaring.s s.
- -. = - = z ~ = ~ !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

There is moth.
ing like having
an o b 8 erv an t
neighbor. She is
a whole public
opinion in her
self.
NJ a ny people
think that one
good turn entities
them to your
services for the
rest Of their nat
ural lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Probably.

''That young man il having consid.
cradle trouble taking care Of his crop
Of wild oats"
els her"
Eyes" h
sMust have been Bohemian oata.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

He who never reproaches himself is
sorely to blame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Quite Likely.

"why are some people SO hard b
understand
Trouble is with yourself"
Explain" 81
"In trying to understand them you
are only overrating them instead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

A small boy can do more to accumu-
late nervous prostration than any oth-
er Known thing, but it il never opera
tive upon the small boy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
The Great NuIsanes.

First Serb (at work on q poeM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Formulating A DEMAND
FOR COMMISSION on TARIFF

CONTINUED from Page one.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
TRy The Assoc,ated Press I

Cheroourg. July "A French naval division
consisting OF the arnored cruisers MarseL!aise
Admiral Aube and Gueydon and twelvs destroyers
under command OF Admiral Aubert, met the Rus
sian squadron accompanying the STANDARD which
has the Russian imperial family on board, of Cape
Girls Neg to-day and escorted IL here. President
Fallieres. on board the cruiser GaIiles, met the
Russian warships ar the entrance to the road
stead. where ne went on board the STANDARD and
extended 70 the Russian Emperor and Empress
Frances welcome.
The President with their rnajesties then returned
10 the GaIilee and the brilliant sea procession
steamed into rhe harbor amid the booming OF guns
from the ships and forts
Their raa9esties diaed with President FaI!ieres
on board the French batGeship verite tonight and
afterward watched from the deck OF the warship
q wonderful Venetian water festival in honor OF
the Franco Russian alliance.
About fifty Socialists attempted 10 make dem
onsuation This morning against the visit OF En-
peror Nicholas, but were suppressed
President Fallieres and the Czar exchanged toasts
ST the close OF the dinner. Both said that the
Franco-Russian alliance was as strong as ever and
constituted guarantee of the peace OF Euroue
A feature OF the meeting OF the Gear and Presi-
dent the presentation by President FaIheres 10
tbs imperial children Of many fire gifts These con-
sisted Of rack containing twelve Of different
models, drums, trumpets. etc, tViumphs Of the
Partisan toymakers art, for the Czarowitch and an
elaborats dolls house TWO stories high. fitted with
electric light elevator and gorgeous dolls with
uoussesux for the grand ducbesses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
CLOSE OF LONDON SEASON.
ROYALTIES Entertained at Dorchester
House-GoodDood.
rB- Gable TO The Tribunal


London, July 31.-The London season has been
Duchess OF Connaught, the Crown Prince ana
Princess Of Swe len, Prince Arthur and Prln-
cess Patricia at Dorchester House. Probably no
other hostess would have ventured to give so
brilliant party in Gcodwood week. but Mrs
Reid mustered a large and distinguished COM
pany. and received many compliments on the
elegance and perfect taste in all the arrange
nents. The ambassador is spending the week
end with Lord Roberts, and after clearing MS
desk and putting Mr.. Carter in charge OF the
embassy will sail for America On vacation
The smart set has gone to Cowes for the re-
getta, and will remain there until the King
starts for Marienhad. It has had one showery
day and three bright days at Goodwood, where
the display of costumes on the lawn and IN the
grandstands has been better than the racing
Americans have been conspicuous by their ap-
sence at Goodwood, but they have rallied IN
force at Cowes where they are entertaining
friends on their steam Yachts and at houses
taken at high rentals.
Many well known Americans have been passing
through London. General Barry, Admiral Caps
and Justice Gerard being among them. St
Clair MeKelway and Mrs. MeKelway are start
ing for Paris on Monday after a delightful
week in London They were among the guests
az the last entertainment at Dorchester House,
and Mr. McKeIway has met George Buckle and
Moherly Bell at luncheon. I. y. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
TREATY POWERS IGNORED
Cars Picking Minister Opposes
Mqnchuriary RaiL1gQy Tactics.

Pekins July a-M KeHostevetz Russian Miais-
ter at Picking. gave out to-day a statement TO the
effect that Russia does recognize the principle
contained in the notes of Great Britain, Germany,
America and Austria, making objection TO the
Russo Chinese preliminary and other agreements
for the administrator OF the Manchurian railway
zone The minister declares that the treaty powers
have been ignored.
Russia suddenly rsepened the Harhn and the
Manehurian railway zone questions On July n by
the reirnpesition Of taxes AS protest against
this action. ali the shops in the district. both Russ
sian and Chinese, were closed. They were re-
opened. however. two days later. without paying
the taxes. Ofdcial reports from Hardin to-day say
that the railway company intends 10 enforce the
taxes.
The Russian Consulate at Hardin, in the absence
of the Russian Administrator OF Railroads, Hot
vath who has been removed has ordered the
maritime customs precincts on the sungari River
Hardin removed from their positions before the
property OF the railway company. The consulate
claimed that it was acting upon instructions from
Russian Minister Korostovetz at Peking. The
Chinese government declares that this action Is IN
consistent, inasmucA as it was taken while friend
ly negotiations were proceeding on the very ques-
tons involved.
The customs department. has asked the chiness
government TO Instruct Hsi Lang. Vicercy OF Man
ehuria, to give his support to the customs stations
established on the Sungari. China declines TO re-
move the stations and places the entire RESPONSE
bity on Russia Minister Korostovetz has sounded
the representatives. OF the powers at Picking on
Russia's action in reinposng the taxes.
Russias sudden activity is believed here 10 ipdt-
cate that St Petersburg has sanctioned eompre-
hensiVe Eastern policy under the Ministry o. Ill
nance The simultaneous precipitation of the rail
way zone and the sungari questions is believed to
Russia on the first but opposes her the second.
Russia's action has anticipated the plans of Japan
and China to negotiats again the entire Man
churian question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
LIBERALS GAIN VOTES
MINISTRY ENCOURAGED.
The South african Union Bill and
Colonial Policy.
nv Cab. % The Trghuns.l

London, July s1.-The government is showing
signs of reinvigoration in consequence OF the
evidence Of popular support Of the bud
David Iloyd-George has regsined his hghtins
form IN addressing a working audience at Lime
house, and winston Churchill whose prestige
has increased with the settlement Of the coal
complications by the methods Of Cancellation
and tActtul services Of the officials of the Board
of Trade, has followed him with aggressive
speech at Poole. These adreit campsigners ara
making the largest use Of the argument that
the city nailiionaires and titled landholders are
unwilling 20 pay for Dree thoughts after clanor-
'ng for them. and that they ought 10 be as
patriotic as the workers who cheerfully submit
20 the taxation OF tobacco and drink The min
ssters have improved their position by aocelerat
sng the preparations for building four more
Dreadnoughts. and are changing the land SEIZED
sle so that the cost OF revsluetion N-ill not fan
On the landholders. but on the nation The
union bill for South Africa, introduced in Par
hament marks the greatest achievement of the
liberal ministry in reconciling the Jealous races
and creating g confederation based on common
snterests They are also undertaking a great
stroks OF imperial business at the naval confer
ence, and may succeed in inducing the self
governing commemorative &c contribute sys-
seuaaticaIly 10 the construction and maintenance
If the feet for the defence Of the empire.
The colonial delegates have been entertained
nv the Prime Minister and the government, and
ere witnessing the review Of the feet IN the
Eolent to-day but The mistake has not been
--,oe ef overwhelming them with hospitality
and dep-iving them Of leisure eor work The in
f1enoe Of Australia and New Zealand is strong
~ exerted for 9 closer system Of imperial de
feEcs. with colonial representation and control
ever the expenditures shared by colonies, and
she Canadian delegates do not end resistance
80 il either agreeable or practicable.
The ministers are not losing ground when they
display sdministratiNe capacity AZ every turn.
YET they arc Enthusiastically imperilling the cause
of Free Trade by making IL plain that tariff re-
form is the only alternative 10 their own system
az bleeding the -haves' FOR the benefit Of the
have nots" II the country goes against them in
general election after few wears IF harsssing
reitios. in comes tariff reform as a matter Of
course As this contingency IS highly prch-
sble- The American tariff settlement on strongly
protective lines is q wise safeguard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
GERMANY ARMY OF sHARPsHooTERs
New Chancellor Encourages Two and a Half
Million Veterans to Practise.

Berlin. July a.--Nearly two and one-ha!f millions
OF trained, disciplined sharpshooters have been
added 70 this defensive forces OF the German En-
rire this weak by the imperial Chancellor Dr. Beth
nanr-Hollwsg,
The Chancellor has taken this farrsaching step
by giving permission by decree 70 24o264 members
Of 1856 veterans societies to practise rife shoot
Ing On the military rife ranges throughout the
country with army rifles an annual charge OF
s. cents apiece. Cartridges will De sunplied 10
the shooters ate cents hundred.
Heretofore all requests made by the ve,srans
sooieties IN this direction have been refused
Aftsr the recent national shooting festival ct Ham
burg another petition was forwarded 10 the i'm
peTial Chancellor, and much 20 the surprise and
delight OF TIT societies It with the above sue
cesstui result. Thrs the Immense number of their
members all ef whom have served in the regular
array VIII BE Kept in constant shooting practice
and ready 20 fall into their places in the ranks
and 60 10 the front should the country require
their services,