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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Era of Advertising,

This is an age of advertising. Cities
now advertise regularly Seattle. Spo-
Kane, ST. Paul, San Antonio. Los An
geles, Chicago and other cities main
tain bureaus which send out news let
tiers frequently, sometimes daily, to ali
the leading papers of tthe country.
Many of these are gotten up so clev-
erly that ii is merely by the mildest
suggestion that they advertise the in
dividual community. Spokane sends
out daily letters st. Paul's bureau is
paid not by the merchants association
but by the city. Many of these letters
are so written as to appeal TO the news
paper editor as interesting news. and
thus sometimes gain free admission %
the most carefully watched columns.
Manufacturers, also, of everything
on earth are now flooding the news
experts who receive big money by
their claims that they can pull the
legs" of the good-natured newspaper
man. and thus get hundreds of thouS-
andS of dollars worth of valuable all
vertising for a fraction of what they
would have TO pay the newspapers for.
There are hundreds of expert adver-
Using men employed in this business
all making money, so it is said. The
manufacturers know that they cannot
get a brand" advertised any more
without paying for it. so they have
men with cleverly worded "fillers'
merely suggesting a line of goods
rather than a trade mark. For in
stance the tailors of the country are
now advertising against readymade
clothing Colleges. societies, munich
pal and general agitators now have
their press agents trying 10 work
the newspapers.
But the biggest proposition of the
kind is Uncle Sam" The federal DE-
partments at Washington are Sc ldins
out tons of copy" every week about
conservation of forests. the develop
ment of mineral Industries, tie gov
eminent lotteries of land, the civil Sc
vice examinations and the lilie-all "a
be published for the good of the
lcause."
In these ways millions of dollars axe
being expended to obtain advertising
that in many newspaper Offices Is
thrown into the waste basket.
And yet there are business men re
naming. growing fewer every year
however, who cannot see but that ad
vertising is o foolish waste of time and
money.
Advertising pays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

to buy the bulbs and learn how to nuf-
ture them. The florist was away. The
artist waited a week for him. When
he returned to his little cottage he
found note under the door signed
"Clare." The doctor had ordered an
ocean voyage for her mother. and they
had gone abroad for six months.
He found no light in his lilies now.
The next week some workmen came
and put skylights in the roof OF his
tiny dwelling. The passersby con-
cluded he was making greenhouse.
When the work was completed he
brought his studio appointments and
began to work as increasingly within
as he had without. When his picture
was finished he took it to the city.
Art critics stood silent before it. 1t
was his masterpiece.
On the day after her return he asked
Clare TO go with him to an art gallery.
IBID my letter of the I'd reach your
he asked
"Yes: just as we were about to SAIL"
"And did you know what 1t was ]
said YOU had restored to me!"
II think-So," she said.
He led her straight to picture. She
was strangely silent as she gazed upon
the picture of slender girl with trust
full eyes. Her arms were full OF lilies.
Finally she turned to her catalogue.
'The Light Of the Lilies-Sherman
Waldemar."
"Oh!" she gasped. "Are you Mr.
Waldemar, the artist?'
Il am. though / was much happier
as Sherman. the gardener. But-do you
like the picture? Do you mind my
having painted you? 1t is for myself
for my own. 1t is the harvest of my
lilies''
| Il know now" she said In law, SAD
tone, what it was you meant ] had
restored to You. 1t was the desire to
paint
NO" he protested; mot that. You
| restored my-faith. No, Clare, / love
you, and you only"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
How Animals Climb.

In adapting ourselves to circum-
stances we might certainly do worse
than take a lesson from the animals.
For instance. the way in which certain
squirrels have adapted themselves to
tree climbing is wonderful indeed.
On the undersurface Of their tails a
group of African squirrels have de-
veloped certain structures which may
be well compared to the climbing Irons
used by men. These take the form of
transverse rows Of large. triangular,
horny scales. with their points turned
inward. When pressed against the
bark of Il tree these scales enter the
wood and afford material aid in climb
ing.
Ant eaters have adopted the same
principle. They are covered with
scales. and they do not fail to make
the most of them when climbing.
Certain bats appear to have found
their hooklike thumbs and hind feet
insufficient for purposes of suspension.
Accordingly they haveNdeveloped suck
ers. which. in the form of stalked
disks, are attached to the sides Of
their feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

is due to walking and he purposes 20
add years TO his life by keeping up
the practice.
1t would be well if the old man had
an emulator in every man, for there
is no more healthful exercise than
walking. Some have the false notion
that to get beneficial effects they must
walk rapidly. This action, as mat
ter of fact, in making extraordinary
demands n3on the heart. is decidedly
less preferable than lesurely walking
with rests at intervals along the way,
and a cane or switch in hand To di-
vert the mind Moreover walking
should be done with the lungs wide
open and deep breathing should be
INDUCED in during every resting per.
iod. These simple practices are be-
ter than all the doctors prescriptions
in the world and will do more 10 in
duce good health than any other form
of exercise
If you are not in the habit of walk
ing. contract il now, particularly ii
yours is a sedentary occupation. Be
gin with short journey three times
e week and add to the distance trav-
Ieled every time out. The results will
quickly manifest themselves in i'm
proved physical and mental tone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Light of the Lilies-By Belle Maniates.
Copyrighted 1908. by Associated Literary Press

lie was an arrlSt. ordained by his
Maker and indursed by the Royal acad-
envy. but because one To whom he had
made II plea had broken faith he had
drawn Il brush of fresh paint across
his last picture ana locked the studio
door.
Then he had gone down 20 little
place in the valley. Here he planted
fields of lilies. toiIing from morning
mist until the lowing cattle ut twilight.
Then he went into the tiny. tumble
down cottage ana Sought his sea OF
dreams He worked steadily in his
flower fields. watching and waiting for
the fulfiln.ent
One morning he looked out upon a
sea of lilies. white. purple and pink
tinted. The only true picture l ever
made" he thought.
Many persons rode down the little
crossroads to see the wondrous field.
and many q car honked braZenly nj his
door that imperious. dust coated wom-
en- might demand Il purchase of lilies.
Il love flowers too well to sell them
he always replied TO such as these, but
to the humble wayfarer. TO the wiStful
eyed children. he was a generous giver.
One day phaeton stopped in the
roadway. and the occupant. n slender
girl. came down the path. She did
not ask the stereotyped question.
You have so many lilies she said,
half timidly. "Will you spare me q
few"
He didn't answer for Il moment He
was comparing the faint tints under
meath her exquisite pallor with the
shades Of his lilies.
Are they for some one who is ill.,
he asked gently.
For one who has been ILL.," she
made answer.
He understood. do you want the
white ones:"
mo; the pink please, if | may"
He cut ruthlessly of his fairest lilies
81 wish could do more than thank
YOU she said as they came back
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL
CONVENTION

The democracy of each county in the
Fourth supreme judicial district in the
state of Illinois, composed of the fol-
lowing counties, namely. Adams, Brown,
Cass. Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Mer-
Ger, McDonough. Mason, Menard. Nor
gan, Rock Island. Schuyler and Warren.
is requested TO send delegates to the
judicial convention to be held Thurs
day, July 49, A. d. 1909. commencing at
O'Clock p. m, at Monmouth, Ill, for the
purpose of nominating a candidate Tor
Judge of the supreme court of the state
of Illinois in and for said district. to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Judge Guy c. Scott, and for the trans
action of any other business that may
properly come before said convention.
The county central committee of each
of said counties is hereby authorized
to select the delegates for their respec-
tive counties or to call county conven-
tons for the purpose of selecting such
delegates.
Each county will be entitled to one del
egate for every 500 votes cast for w. j.
Bryan for president in 1908, and one
delegate for each fraction of $50 votes
or over. which entities the several
counties of said Fourth supreme judi
cal district to representation in said
convention as follows. viz:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

and made me feel like a new person.
and it shall always have my praise. .
Mrs. w. p. VALENTINE, COZ Lincoln
Avenue, Camden, n. j.
Gardiner. Me. -" / was q great suf.
ferer from female disease. The doc
tor said | would have to go to the
hospital for an operation, but Lydia Il
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound com.
pletely cured me in three months. -
Mrs. 5. A. WILLIAMS, r. F. ID. No Il
Box 80, Gardiner Me.
Because your case is a difficult one
doctors having done you no good
do not continue to suffer wifhomf
giving Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound a trial. It surely has cured
flammation, liberation. Displacement
fibroid tumors, Irregularities. perio,i;c
pains, backache, that bearing down
feeling, indigestion, dizziness, and ner.
vous prostration. 1t costs but trif,a
to try it, and the result is worth nil,
lions to many suffering women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Weston's Walking Feat.

Edward Payson Weston set out
from New York on his list birthday
10 walk across the continent to San
Francisco, allowing himself 100 DAYS
IN winch to complete the journey. He
finished in los days and is going 10
walk back.
Average young men in vigorous
health would undertake 20 mile wall,
with many misgipings because the,
haven't the spirit of Weston. He ha,
discovered in practice how to care 70
the feet and keep them in such con
iditon as to admit of cross-countr.
Journeys day after day for 105 con
secutive days. He has satisfied him
self that the condition of his healtl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

grandfather was the first member OF
the family to enter public service. He
became a professor of Jurisprudence
at the Bonn university and received
patent of nobility for his learning.
Later he was made a member of the
Prussian diet and became active in
the constitutional agitation of the for
ties. and ten years later he was APP
pointed to the Liberal cabinet as min
lister of education.
Often Rode With the Kaiser.
Prince Won Bulow's successor is fifty
three years old. In youth he studied
law, always the first step to public
career. and was appointed assistant
Judge. Before he was thirty years old
he was made district governor of ODER
Barnim and later became provincial
president of Potsdam. For three years
there he saw much of his majesty. and
the two took long walks and rides to-
gether. 1t was the doctors custom to
ride out with his majesty in an old
tweed suit of sober cut. and he always
selected Il quiet horse.
ooJouth bb Otsuoih
DR.. Won Observation-Disclosures promo
ton was rapid. He became president OF
the government of Bromberg and presi-
dent of the province of Brandenburg.
from which post he took up the port
folio of Prussian minister of the in
terror. He followed Posadowsky as
imperial minister and showed In par
lament his powers of plain and effec-
tive statement He is without the
graces of expression and the wit Of
Prince Won Bulow. but is a man of
convincing thought and substance.
Prepared Important Laws.
Since he became minister of the in
terror DR. Won Bethmann-Hollweg has
distinguished himself by preparing an
imperial insurance law and a law con
trolling right of assemblage, both of
which passed the reichstag
DIR Won Bethmann- Hollweg in his
political principles is n mild Conserva
tive but he is most particular in the
application To himself of the tradition
al policy that the servants of the
crown must be honpartisan. While he
was district governor of Bromberg the
Conservative interests sought to use
hts influence in local election. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

"And how do you know" he asked.
that haven't n woman about To
tidy for me-"
You and your lily fields are far
famed. live ten miles from here but
! have heard of you as living here
alone and that you refuse lilies to peo-
pie who ask for them"
And yet you ventured:'
81 had driven past and seen them.
knew that one who worked among
such beautiful flowers must love them
and one who loved them would not re-
| fuse me if he knew
Il would not have refused If you
| had asked me TO give them to you for
| yourself" he replied quickly.
Il must go she said presently.
us it far toto the place where you
are taking the lilies:''
Give miles from here-halfway TO
my home"
ANY time that you come" he said
earnestly, Il shall cut the lilies for
| you"
At twilight he walked to the GENE
terry and searched jealousy for Il
grave decked with his lilies. His
| heart gave n bound when he found
that it was tiny mound. On the
second day he picked lavishly of his
| lilies and walked again to the Gene
terry. covering the little grave with the
| pinkwhite lilies. Two days later he
saw her phaeton stopping before the
| house.
''Oh. ii was YOU" she cried breath
fessly. You took fresh lilies.''
Yes. it was L. he replied. 81 shall
be glad TO take them again"
MY little sister was blind" she said
simply.
/ Light brings no happiness" And
after Il moment he asked. "Wili You
not come in and see my little house,"
She gave little cry of pleasure al
the simplicity and the few Skillful
touches Of his artist hand
! You must be very lonely here" she
.aid.
II have the lilies" he reminded mel
"and-menorieS.'
Have you. too, she asked softly
''lost some one?"
Yes, but not in the best wayne
by death. 1t is Il comfort, surely. L
mourn for one who is dead-ou.
dead
He looked into her startled eyes an,
felt sudden shock of KNOWLEDGE
Had he really felt the loss of the on
he mourned or only the loss of sons
thing she had taken from him? If
was conscious of n sense of relief q,
if something had been lifted from him
Il am going to parade my culinar
Skill and offer you some light refresh
ment. May |. Miss
MY name" she said. smiling an,
adapting herself to his change of mood
lis Clare Wynthrop."
She looked ut him expectantly.
MY name" he said slowly. ''is Shel
man."
"Wili you come to my home som
day, Mr.. Sherman" she asked navel
after their luncheon of brown bread
cream and fruit.
Il will come tomorrow" he replied
The following day he drove to he
home. his cart filled with lilies. Sh
lived in Il rambling brown house. wit
an oak park in front and an old fash
Toned garden at the back. Her mott
err was an invalid.
The following days were passed /
pilgrimages to the little grave, in, visit
to her home and drives in her phae
ton. One day he read of new kin
Of lily. and he went to the nearest cit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Sad to Relate.

Said the Collar to the Shirt:
Whats the use? We must so by tho
board"
.Ay." family replied the Shirt
there's the rub. Amer!
can.
Then the Bosom sighed. while the
band played.-Chicago Post.
And the pleats got their temper'
rufiied, but it will all come out i,
the wash. Said tail, isn't it?-Roesi
ford Star.
And. just to muss it up. the Cola
gave the Shirt Cuff on the wrist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

this valuable medi-
cine, Lydia +. Pink
hams We getable
Compound. 1 suf-
fered from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side. was tired and
nervous, and SO
weakIcOuld hardly
stand. Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me tn boalth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Soreness of the muscles, whether
induced by violent exercise or injury
is quickly relieved by the free appli.
cation of Chamberlain's Liniment
This liniment is equally valuable for
muscular rheumatism and always af.
fords quick relief. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

The republican papers are trying
now to show that President Taft has
won out in his contention for tariff
revision downward We will see bet
ter about it when the schedule is.
published
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

That saloon near Alton with 1000
boisterous patrons which was given up
by its proprietor because he couldn't
maintain order only needs an Arizona
bartender or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

selected by
physician DR.
is
school St Louis finished there in 1868 and graduated the
a
married Miss
legislature
city council 1893
s a of culurd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
New York and PHILADELPHIA

cannot be more pleasantly or convent
entity reached than by the Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley double track route via
Niagar Falls. Solid through trains of
coaches and sleeping cars. Magnificen.
scenery.
For descriptive literature apply to
w. S. Cookson, A. G. P. A., Grand
Trunk Railway System, 1875 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, Nj cit is with pleasure
that | add my testimonial to your
already long hst-hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Latham. the aviator, lit cigaret and
his motor stopped. Partisan cisaFets
have always had bad name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Explaining it.
81 see, as the blind man said," re-
marked father when, he was trying to
be emphatic and facetious at the same
time.
He couldn't though, could he?" in-
quired Willie.
NO. son. That was just the blind
mans bluff"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

1t is hoped the new premier o
France will not prove fire BRAND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. EN-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

The New York girl who married a
full blood Indian will Sioux for q
yOrce some day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

When petroleum comes in free Mr..
Rockefeller will glance at it to see how
ii looks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

The ultimate consumer is noiselesS
in congress, but powerful at the polls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Aldrich has at last consented to step
into the down-going elevator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

"The yellow peril is the risk you
run when you give your hat to the
cleaner while you wait.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

The piece de resistance for the
standpatters at the Taft dinner WAS
crow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Business.

Business.
'What would you consider evidence
of a clever modern woman
"a clever modern womang"
''The same"
well l should think II she were
wealthy she would keep her divorce
lawyer on a salary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

The Colorado woman congressman
must learn that she can't sew i'll sess
inn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Cleared up,

"Have you been reading the Shake.
speare-Bacon controversyY
"Every word of It."
"And what is your conclusion3s
'That somebody wrote it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Poor Guassar.

''He is going TO marry the Widow
Jones"
But she is older than be-"
"Yes"
"And no beauty"
mot exactly"
sis she rich:"
"Why do you ask supernuous ques-
lions? 2"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
THE GERMAN PREMIER.
Personality of DIR. Won Bethmann
HOlfweg, the New Chancellor.

T1OflNtS, tIIC -NCN
DR.. Theobald Won BethmannHoll-
veg. former secretary OF the interior
and vice chancellor. who was recently
appointed by the kaiser chancellor OF
the German empire i'm succession to
Prince Won Bulow. is college friend
of Emperor William IL. They were
fraternity brothers in the Borussia
corps at Bonn. and during the entire
.eign of William DR.. Won Bethmann-
HoIlweg often has advised his males
ty. But he has shown disinclination
to accept high office. He is man of
reserved and thoughtful habits and
has been called "the philosopher states
man"
Natural and Simple In Bearing.
He is Il tall man with long face.
emphasized by small. dark. pointed
beard. Emperor William often has
found rest and comfort in DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hoilweg's repose of man.
ner and agreeable conversation, and
he Is one of the few frequenters OF
the court whose bearing toward his
majesty is natural and simple.
Dr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg is OF
Jewish origin The Bethmann family
ie1t Holland two centuries ago on &C
| count or its religion and settled Ii,
Frankfort. where the men engaged in
banking. His great-grandmother mar
ried John James Hoilweg. who added
his wife's name to his own. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Total number of delegates. ...... IA!
Necessary 10 choice ~ a
BY order of the democratic supreme
judicial committee in and for said dis
frict CARL Il EPLER.
Chairman.
S. s. Haliam. Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Chicago is hunting for the ultimate
graft consumer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Hun1or and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN n. .eaf55W

MAN Is born to be the prey Of those
who know how to play upon his
vanity. just as stock is created to be
watered.
No nervous dyspeptic ever was con.
vinced that that is why the world is
against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
In Prospect.


Summer
Is alluring
When it's far away:
In the hay
Distance
Looks SO bright
And gay.
But
When it
Is closer
And We feel the sting
Then we think
1t rather
Overdoes the thing.
When
The frosts
or winter 80
Nip our classic nose
And we sit
And wonder
Why
So hard it SHOWS,
And the weather
Chilly
Seems to be
A crime,
Then.
We sort OF banker
For
The summer time.
But when 1t
is doing
Business ~
AT our door
And is very
Friendly
Then we raise
A roar.
Summer
Is delightful
When il isn't here.
That
Applies to any
Season
In the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Righteous Indignation.

II have discovered lot OF graft in
the city hall. Got dead open and
shut case, with all the proof"
what are you going to do-report
it to the grand jury"
Eyes, IL they refuse to let me In on
it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26
Desirable Condition.

Desirable Condition.
II hear you are going In foriphysicsl
culture"
81 certainly am"
"Why such rashness"
81 have heard that it is possible 10
get too strong to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system, cure constipa-
ton and sick headache. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

DR.. THEOBALD Won BETHMANE-HOLLWEG.
he explained Indignantly. 81 am an
administrative official. not an election
scent"
Prince Won Bulow recently said Of
the new chancellor. He is Il very able
man and of Il profound nature"
or. Won Bethmann-H ollweg possess
es an excellent knowledge of the Eng
lish language and is a student of
American affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-26

BY THE J. w. PorrER.co.