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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Coming or Going?

June 10 Mr. Roosevelt returned to
his home, saying that he would take
no part in public affairs for two
months or more
June %, in a letter to Chairman
Griscom intended to be conclusive as
to the primary bill, he said: ''I most
earnestly hope it will be enacted into
law" July l the legislature, ignoring
Instructions, adjourned after defeating
the bill.
July the republican convention in
OHIO Endorsed Taft for a second term,
non mated a Foraker man for gov
ernor and suppressed James R. Gar
field, Mr.. Roosevelt's personal represen-
tative.
July IS Mr.. Roosevelt Endorsed his
nephew T. ID. Robinson for congress
in the Herkimer district saying: "He
and 1 are in accord in our views on
public questions" July % the repub-
licans of that district defeated Robin
son at the primaries.
Is Mr.. Roosevelt coming or going?
New York World.
Going, as go all politicians who fail
to meet their opportunity If upon his
return from abroad Roosevelt had
thrown the weight of his influence on
tic side of the insurgents, there
would yet be no chronicle of his pass
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
ELECTRIC FARM PLANNED.
Forcing of Fruits and Vegetable:
Made Easy

"do0 Easy
Influenced by reports from Dresden
of experiments there in raising farm
products by forcing maturity through
the aid of electrical currents, Thomas
II. Williams is going to experiment at
his farm, Belle Crest, East Northport,
n. Y, in an endeavor to find out If he
cannot force the growth of fruits and
vegetables.
Mr.. Williams is inclOsing one and
one-half acres of ground with a line
of wooden posts ten feet apart, on
which he is going to string uninsulat.
ed wires a short distance from the
ground. He is erecting a small wind
mill, which, with storage batteries,
will furnish power for dynamo from
which an excess current of electricity
will be passed, the current thrown off
from the wires passing, by induction,
through the ground, which will be I'M
der a constant shower of electricity.
1t has been demonstrated in the Ger
man experiments, according TO Mr..
Williams, that electricity stimulates
vegetable growth and he says that
everything raised on his electric
farm" not only will mature from three
weeks to a month before produce
grown in the ordinary manner, but
that it will be much larger and OF q
finer grade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Will the leaning tower Of Pisa fol
low the campenile of Venice? That is
the question which is now engaging the
attention of an architectural commits
sion, says the Journal of Rome. The
tower is sinking. and there can be no
doubt of the fact, and the commission
was appointed in order to avert ca
tastrophe. The first step taken by the
architects was to remove the chimes
from the belfry, which weighed sew
eral tons They have also made the
statement that, contrary to popular be-
lief, the tower, now nearly a thousand
years old, was not built to lean, but
acquired its present position through
the giving way of the earth under part
of its foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

proposition for settlement. Although
It was September. she had not yet re-
turned TO the city. and within day
or two she came into my Office.
Mrs. Kate Alvord was unique. Small.
slender. with black eye never at rest
and perpetual smile forever playing
about a pair OF exQuisitely cut lips.
she appeared to be quite able to walk
through a whole regiment Of men.
moving them down as she proceeded.
She had not been in the Office Eve min
utes before I began TO feel myself
coming under spell endeavored
TO induce her to consider the matter In
hand seriously, but failed. asked her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Hurnor and
Philosophy
CHARGE 1T TO THE WEATHER
D. DUNCAN m. .sFffTH

THE silly season is at hand.
The time for catching FISH,
And it's legitimate to say
Most anything you wish.
To swallow every claim set forth
There always will be men,
And that explains why some folks think
That Jeff will tight again.
When he was gently laid away
At Reno by the spade
That was supposed for Mr.. Jen
TO end the fighting trade,
But now the silly season comes
And leads his friends to state
That he will don the boxing gloves
For one more round with fate
Vain hope. he never viii come back,
His futures in the past.
And If we might express II 30
His last fight was his last
Till water gurgles up the hill.
TIL debt win pay itself,
The white but battered fighting hulk
WIN stin adorn the shelf.
Some other fighter will arise
To toy with Johnson's frame.
To be the best that ever was
In that discounted game.
And. thinking what he did TO Jeff,
To do the same 10 him,
To make the world TO Jack look dark.
But IL will not be Jim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
PRINCE JAIME BABY WARRIOR
EnIists In Spanish Infantry at Age of
Two.

On the occasion of having completed
the second year of his life recently,
Prince Jaime. the second son of King
Alfonso XIII. of Spain. was entered
on the books OF the Fourth regiment
of field artillery as a private.
The commander of the regiment,
Colonel La Sofa. was received in sol
emn audience by the King for the pur-
pose of presenting the correct uniform
to the little prince. who having been
born or June %. 1908. at the Castle of
San Ildefonso. is without doubt the
youngest soldier in the world.
This record was held up to now by
his eldest brother. his senior by about
year, who is attached as a private
to the first regiment of infantry,
known as the "Immemorial de Rey."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
No one has fought more earne:

No one has fought more earnestly,
more consistently and more effective
~ for an Independent telephone fran
chise in Rock Island than The Argus.
The Independent proposition has
failed for lack of patronage. If there
is any group of men ready now to
buy the dead horse and put it in the
running let them show their coin.
Then put the matter up to the tele-
phone users and the people who
would like to use them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

OF the 1901 declared settlers who
arrived in Canada in 1901. 72,349 were
from the United States. 1880 from the
United Kingdom, and the rest from
other countries. Canada continues to
draw on the best elements of American
citizenship for the upbuilding of its
western provinces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

A republican congressman charges
the American clothing trust with hav-
ing taken advantage of the new tariff
law to put up the price on clothing,
when almost no change was made in
the wool schedule. Then why not re-
move the excessive Dingley wool
schedule and take from the American
clothing trust the excuse for boosting
the price of wool suits?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
When increasad taxes were pul

When increased taxes were put on
tobacco at the last session of congress
the assurance was held out that the
trust and not the consumer would bear
the tax. Comes now the disillusion-
ment of those whom the assurance
duped, in a ~ ounce package to re
place the IL ounce package Of to-
bacco. The 1a-ounce, saving to the
trust more than pays the increased
tax, and the excess goes into increased
profits. The only way to beat the to-
bacco trust is to quit use of tobacco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
kMPUTATE BY ELECTRICITY.
Paris Surgeon Has Painless, Effective
Method.

Professor J. A. d'Arsonva of the
College of France suggests a novel
method of amputation by means of
electric currents of high frequency.
Experiments on animals prove the
possibility of raising the temperature
to a very high degree by means of cur
rents, apparently without pain.
After some days the members so
treated fall away, leaving the stumps
perfectly cicatrized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Africa has Real "Firewater.r

A peculiar drink is found on the west
coast Of Africa. Take a wineglass and
put in it few drops from every bottle
In the bar. Then you put a match to
1.-THE mixture usually contains enough
spirit to Highland gulp it down. This
fire water possibly explains why so few
West African officials live to see their
Mansions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Suspicious.

Let me show you Love Letters of
Wise Men," said the clerk in the book
emporium.
Are they signed?'' asked the eau
tiouS bookworm.
Yes, indeed, every one Of them"
'tThen they must be forgeries. Wise
men never sign their names to love let
terS.''-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Aug. 5 in American
History

1777-Battle of Oriskany; defeat of the
British; American commander.
General Louis Herkimer. mortally
wounded.
1S64-Farragut's battle in Mobile bay.
1SSS-General Philip Henry Sheridan.
U. s. A. died: born 1881.
1905-Russian and japanese peace en-
voys met at Oyster Bay. v. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Russia Gate Steel CONTRACT.

Russian exports OF steel rails are
rapidly increasing, having been so per
cent greater in 1909 than in 1908. In
April, 1910, Russia outbid US on $4,000
tons for the Argentine government
Their bid was $50 metric ton, while
ours was S32.72. The English mills
lid not bid at all. knowing from pre-
vious experiences that they could not
meet the prospective prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

There was something said about
James S. Sherman's failings during the
presidential campaign. Like many 9th
er things they have come true since
the accession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Engine Blows Up, Killing Two.

Celina, Ohio, Aug. 5.-Two men
are dead, following the explosion Of
a threshing machine engine on ]. A.
Doner's farm, seven miles east of
here. They are J. H. Vonderhaar of
Fort Recovery and William Sudhoff
tof st. Anthony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Talking Of men higher up" in gov.
eminent land scandals, it would be
difficult to find them much higher VI
than James S. Sherman, vice presi.
dent of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
pisinfeetina Tank For Cara.

The Prussian state railways have
built a huge tank into which a car
may be run and sealed for complete
disinfection both inside and out by
formalin gas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Cannon declares he wants to be
a boy again. The thoughts Of an old
man in his political plight naturally
run to that familiar refrain, Back
----d Turn Backward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Knnw What He Had.

Knew What He Had.
81 have plenty of the circulating me-
dunn"
"You haveT
81 have"
az must say that you don't look It"
Don't /? But / have the biggest
bunch of travelling fortune tellers you
ever saw"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Not Reversible.

thinking is everything" said the
man with a message. II can think
myself into any sphere or position 1
may desire or can think myself wher-
ever / want to be-"
Gould you think yourself in JAM"
asked the credulous one.
Undoubtedly, If l cared for such q
thing"
IT bet you couldn't think yourself
out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Tho Jokes on the Men.

Mrs. ADO you ever read the jokes
in the newspapers? Mrs. B.-Only the
jokes on the men-the marriage Eo-
tees. you know.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Passes on Trouble.

The man of mirth goes through the world
Without a care or sorrow.
Today sufficient unto him:
No thought about the morrow.
Berenely II he knows by chance
A man from whom 10 borrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Necessary Thing.

Necessary Thing.
"It takes man with some judgment
to run an automobile"
"Does?"
ayes"
'Tt takes something else to Judge"
"What IS thatT
"Some income"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Once in a while the people have the
rare privilege of knowing who is their
vice president. They know right now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
British Exploit Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Oil Field Exploration
company. new $1.O00O00. English
concern. has fifteen experts at work
In that country seeking petroleum. coal
and rubber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Helps Some.

Helps Some.
"a good bringing up is OF great bene-
ct to a young man"
ut is, and there is another thing
that is sometimes beneficial also"
as there?"
Eyes"
what is itr'
"a good calling down"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Expert Advice.

my hands,"
Mercy
eyes. Can you advise mer
Certainly. Employ an Indian ma
bout with a white turban on his head
TO drive the elephant of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

There seems to be some pretty bad
Indians mixed up with that reserva-
ton scandal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

The only wealth which will not de-
cay is owIedge.-Langford-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Sweden Owns Water Power.

Sweden can develop 100000 horse
power from her water power The
state at present owns 277 falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Perhaps the worst failing that the
gossip has is a burning desire TO see
an idle rumor get busy.
No woman's vanity is dead until she
refuses 70 wear a picture hat
An ounce of luck is a wonderful
help to any amount OF pluck anyway.
When you have nothing else 10 do ask
the handy man TO do a bit OF repair
work. and spend the ensuing time
waiting for him 20 do IL.
IL takes a really skillful person TO
be good and a clever one TO stay that
way.
You can't use your friends as much
as you would like 10 because they are
generally so busy using you.
His Satanic majesty is generally
dead willing to light our pathway
when we feel that darkness envelops H.
Men never become mothers to the
race. but lots OF them degenerate into
nice old ladies.
There are people who are so busy
saying nothing that they completely
wear out their voices.
Always being IN the right II a habit
thar really is onforminE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

An ounce of luck is a wonderful
help to any amount Of pluck anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

IL takes a really skillful person TO
be good and a clever one TO stay that
way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
Some Results.

"where have you been for SIX
months?"
"Out on the road selling goods"
"Have a successful trip?'
"Well, am engaged to four girls"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

You can't use your friends as much
as you would like 10 because they are
generally so busy using you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Men never become mothers to the
race. but lots OF them degenerate into
nice old ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

His Satanic majesty is generally
dead willing to light our pathway
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

There are people who are so busy
saying nothing that they completely
wear out their voices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Always being IN the right Il a habit
thar really is 6nfoYmi1g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05
THE ARGUS.

BY THE }. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

No woman's vanity is dead until she
refuses 70 wear a picture hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-05

Perhaps the worst failing that tho
gossip has is a burning desire to SEE
an idle rumor get busy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26

stage, following their triumphs In the
ring. few have made a better impress
sion than Robert Fitzsimmons Bob
is back In vaudeville with his wife, for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

The coming OF William II. Crane to
the Detroit opera house Nov. 2S for
three nights and Wednesday matinee.
should prove one OF the most interest
ing events of the theatrical season, as
this will be Mr.. Cranes last appear
ance In this city In George AIDES clever
comedy. Father and the Boys" which
has met with remarkable success both
east and west For four months Mr..
Crane appeared in the play to crowded
houses IN the Empire theater In New
York and he also had long and sue
cessful engagement in Chicago
Father and the Boys" Is American
TO the core and gives Mr.. Crane
greater opportunities TO display his
rare talents as comedian than per-
haps any play he has ever had. That
Mr. Crane thoroughly enjoys the role of
Lempel Morewood IL evident to all who
see him In the character. The story
deals with the breach which comes be
tween father and his two sons. The
old gentleman. who has accumulated "A
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26

him to catch up. In order TO bring the
boys TO their senses the father decides
to march shoulder 10 shoulder with
them. He starts In leading sporty
life and is soon miles ahead. even OF
the band. The boys learn their lesson
for when father neglects business they
are obliged 10 look after IL in his stead
Meanwhile father has the first real good
time OF his life
The story Is told in Mr. AIDES nap
piest manner and the dialogue IL bri Int
and snappy. Laughs are freely distrib-
uted throughout. with now and then a
bit of pathos. Charles Frohman IL said
to have surrounded Mr.. Crane with a
strong company. including Mabel Fren-
year, as leading woman; Dan Collyer.
Percy Brooke. Emmett King Sidney
Blair. Adele Clarke. Mildred Beverly
and others.
Miss Marie Tempest will be the at
traction I'm the Detroit opera house
next Thursday. Friday and Saturday
nights. with Saturday matinee. appear
ing az Polly Eccles" In Robertson's
beautiful play, Caste. Miss Tempest.
who Is generally regarded as the fore
most OF Englands condolences. will
perhaps be best remembered by local
theatergoers as great favorite In
comic opera. Her Fencing Master" Is
a delightful memory: but since she
gave up the musical stage Miss Tenn
pest Is said to have Developed into the
foremost English coincidence. and dra-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26

the long run in New York, Boston and
aud nothing will be left un-
done 10 make the engagement the most
important Of the season
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26
TEMPLE.


Manager Moore, OF the Temple the
alter. announces as the hsadliner Tor
next weeks bill. Nine. Adelaide Nor
wood, one OF Americas most gifted pri-
ma donna sopranos. This IL Nine
Norwood's first appearance In vaude-
Vile, and her tour will be limited. as
she returns TO the operate stage as
opera opens She will render selec-
tlons from her classic repertoire dur
ing her local engagement. Nine, Nor
wood is already well-known 10 the mu-
sic lovers OF Detroit. as she appeared
here with the Savage English Grand
Opera Co, and charmed all who heard
her In the prima donna roles OF me
.-srpvetore" and Aida" Since then she
10 Deen touring Europe. where she
appeared I'm several of the largest
opera houses abroad, among them be-
ing Covent Garden, London; Grand
Opera house, Paris, and the La Scala.
in Milan. Italy. She is now returning
from her triumphs abroad. with her
wonderful voice Improved through Tor
eign study, and II is said. with an add
claims her at the zenith OF her career
Since the diminution of Nine Lillian
Nordica's vocal powers. Nine, Adelaide
Norwood stands forth as one or the
foremost American sopranos
Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, famous
eccentric dancers. will come forth In
gingery act entitled. AT the News
new songs and dialogue. A real. one
act comedy. The Lady Across the
Hail." will be enacted by James Neiil
and Edythe Chapman.
Niblo's Talking Birds an imported
foreign novelty direct from the Lon
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26

proud Of her beauty and her clothes
and pays her many compliments on tnS
splendid way she manages To make
their slender Income meet at both ends
Husband and wife are guests IN the
country home OF Intimate friends when
"A robbery of money and Jewels oc-
ours A famous Partisan detective Is
brought TO the chateau IN an attempt
TO apprehend the thief. The fact that
"A young brother of the hostess ~
love with his sisters pretty visitor be-
comes known TO the detective ana ne
Immediately jumps To the conclusion
that the boy has stolen the money 90
give To the object OF his affections The
manner In which the wife, who Is
really the thief. seizes upon this sup
position, forms the great scene OF the
play In the end, however. she con
fesses TO the theft in order 10 save
herself from dishonor In her husbands
eyes
The company that will present the
play In the Lyceum IL said 20 be ca.
pable one. The usual matinees VIII
MILES.
OF all the ex-champions OF the pu-
gtlistic world who have taken TO the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-26

matte writer's refer to her as the Eng
lish ReJane;" one thing IL certain. that
In London she Is a tremendous favorite.
She will be supported by strong cast
OF Charles Frohman's selection, led by
Grahame Browne, an actor not un-
known in this country, his interpreta-
tion OF the son In Bernsteins Israel
having made a great reputation for
him. The cast also includes Dallas An
derson. Stanley Dark William Samp-
son. Walter Cluxton. Margaret st John
Wood and Helen Holmes.
According to trustworthy reports
there Is q rare treat In store for all who
witness the performance OF Raymond
Hitchcock in The Man Who owns
Broadway" which is booked 10 appear
I'm the Detroit opera house the week OF
Dec 5. matinees Wednesday and Sat
urday This latest musical comedy IL
by George NJ. Conan, and Is said to be
the best he has yet WRITTEN It's rec
ord as a drawing attraction ~ ain ost
without parallel The play will be pre-
scented by an immense company OF
singers and dancers, and a strong cast
OF principals including Miss Flora Ia
belle and many other favorites Pie
torially, II Is said to be constantly
charging series of Kaleidoscope SPLEEN
doris. accomplished by the deft manlpu-
lation OF electrical contrivances. with a
vast display OF vari- cOlored costumes
as the background. The production
will be the same as presented during
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don Hippodrome, will, no doubt. re-
peat their success OF two seasons ago.
A duo OF lingual parrots are the star
performers The twelve Kitamura
Japs from the land OF the rising sun.
will present a dazzling acrobatic nov
ely. Charlie Olcott. "A somewhat DIFF
ferent pianologist, will offer what ne
calls comic opera In ten minutes
Ethel Whiteside and her ptckininnies
Will contribute a singing and dancing
number entitled "Follies OF Coontown.'
The Three Nevaros. daring equilibrists,
and the Mooreoscope, In a new and In
teresting photo-play, Will complete the
program.
vilmos Westony, the celebrated Hun
garian piano virtuoso, will appear N
the Temple theater the week OF Dec o.
IL waS Richard Wagner who nrst ais
covered Westony's surprising Drill
liancy, of technique. tone and versatii-
ity. Though new TO America. ne ranks
in Europe as one OF the most accom-
pnshed technicians OF the day ana Is
said to rank with Paderewski. Rosen-
thai. Hoffman and others. Previous 70
making his present and nrst tour OF
America. Westony was the director OF
the Royal Opera at Beyreuth. under
the patronage OF Frau Cessna wagner.
Inasmuch as Paderewski 10 at present
considering offers for vaudeville tour.
the appearance OF Westony at the Tenn
pie should in no manner lower the dig
nifty of so distinguished an artist: The
Jack Wilson Trio and Howard and
North will appear on the same pro-
gram.
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