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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
The Argus Daily Short Story
Intellectual Courtship-By Edith B. Arnold.
Copyrighted. 1910. by Associated Literary Press.

in which she could see his vigorous
opinions expressed in his terse. pun
gent style. But one day she noticed
what she had not discovered before.
She was much interested in the ma
tional problems of the day and sym
pathized with every movement calcu
lated to bring the trusts under proper
legal subsection. Mr.. Richardson had
given in his editorials an impression
that this was the policy of his paper.
But in an article which bore every evil
dence of having been written by him
he made use of the term trust bust
err" The next time he met his fiancee
she said to him:
Royal. supposed the policy OF your
paper was to advocate the regulation
of the trusts by law"
MY dear Margaret. the policy OF
newspaper is an unknown quantity to
any one except its manager"
''Will you kindly explain?"
Mr.. Richardson for the moment for
got that he was not in his editorial
chair 1t seemed an icicle rather than
a sentence that came through his cold
lips.
Yes: Will explain by saying that
alone dictate the policy of my paper"
Miss Lyall looked 1T him with aston
ishment. "And / alone" she said.
will decide as to the man l will mar
~. He shall not be one who would
make use of the obnoxious expression
trust buster"
She strobe majestically out of the
room and upstairs.
Mr.. Richardson departed with COM
plication of feelings. He was disap-
pointed. angered. hurt. For the first
time he had been interfered with in
his life work. His eyes were opened
to the fact that the high grade of
character. of intellect. he had wished
in a wife had in this case at least
proved boomerang. If he had been
called to account by another his feel
ings would not have been the least ruff
fed. But he had formed the very i'm
portant plan of marrying Miss Lyall.
and he saw that such a union would
necessitate the roofing up OF the main
habit of his life
"G0od morning. Mr.. Richardson"
-stlAC sui WIZ. anu IOOAAhS dSl0c
as he walked. he met the amiable
smile of Miss Brooks. 1t was like
warm sunshine breaking through a
wintry cloud. He turned and Joined
her. For an hour be walked beside
her. listening to her prattIe. scarcely
speaking himself. the girl all the while
pouring balm on his perturbed feel
ings. He went with her to her home.
and 1t was another hour before he left.
Miss Lyall suffered the same per-
turbed sensations. and as Mr.. Richard
son had been comforted by Miss
Brooks she turned TO Walter Fair
banks for similar treatment. If a
person of strong mind becomes baked
and consequently irritated there is a
craving for some one--not 10 rely on
for advice. but to whet opinions upon.
Miss Lyall made an excuse to send
for Mr.. Fairbanks in order that she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Credit Side of Rural Delivery.

A Connecticut rural mail carrier,
who evidently performs his service
with an observant eye and receptive
mind, writes that he has seen a great
deal printed and has heard more said
about the great cost of the rural free
delivery system, but very little on the
side. of the profits, says the Boston
Transcript. These are not so easy to
determine, but he is confident from
his experience that they exist and
to very appreciate amount. While
they do not appear upon the surface,
they are indicated in many ways. If
they do not come back to the govern
ment in money, somebody gets the
benefit. For instance, on his route
of % miles he delivers "a daily pa
pers, where none were taken before
and where none would be taken now
were the service discontinued. Since
the route was established the number
of pieces Of mail matter handled has
increased from less than 5000 to
more than 5000 a month, while the
number collected is more than three
times what it was at the start.
While it was not easy to measure
in dollars and cents the increment in
farm values due to this service, the
fact that it exists makes farms more
marketable and more have taken up
the business since it was established
Moreover, along this route there are
number of young men who have
reached the age Of discretion and de-
cision who are remaining on the
would not have done so had the con-
Editions been what they were 10 years
ago While he does not give all the
credit of this to the free rural sys-
tenn, he claims that as an important
factor in the equation.
One swallow does not make sum-
mer and the testimony of one carrier
out of an aggregation of 41,000 is too
meager a basis for general induc-
ton, but doubtless the Connecticut
man is justified in assuming that to
a greater or less extent his experience
is that of his colaborers. 1t has been
on the strength of this expectation
that the government has made such
a liberal extension of the system. The
new census returns, when complete,
VIII give SOIuS hClJ 4hNCA SohAh5 40
ures. with reference to the credit side
Of the account, but it will be some
time before they are ready. Each
of the grand army of carriers has
been Intercepted as to the results
that his route has developed, and
while the replies may not in all cases
be as intelligent as the Connecticut
man has prepared himself to make.
they will show the department where
it stands
1t is assumed that this compare
lively recent responsibility that the
government has taken upon itself is
justified by it's educational value. but
the margin between the expenditure
for and receipts from the service is
likely to be a steadily diminishing
one as the years go on. One thing is
certain: it has come to stay. 1t is
too popular to be dropped, and must
now be accepted as an established in
81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Iiss Margaret Lyall took all the de-
university courses. Being possessed
of an independent income. it was not
necessary for her to make a living, but
she was so clever that the college sent
her abroad to study for a professor
ship. She returned with an additional
foreign degree and assumed the chair
for which she had been preparing her
self.
When Miss Professor LyaIl was
twenty-seven years old it occurred to
her that after all she would prefer to
be a wife and mother to growing old
as q teacher. If she were to choose
the more natural course II was high
time she were doing so. She was con-
sidered a very attractive woman and
was comely She had had Il number
of offers. but had not been thinking of
marriage and for this reason had ac-
cepted none of them. Now, having
determined to wed. she looked over the
list of her suitors and settled on Royal
Richardson. journalist.
Mr. Richardson was editor In chief
of large newspaper He was high
ly educated and q forceful man. There
is no place in the world where exact
ness. system and, above all, quick
resource are more essential than in the
makeup of a daily newspaper. Mr..
Richardson had a quiet. dignifed way
with him that carried great weight.
"That match" every one said, 'is
between one of natures highest type
of men and the same grade of women.
Such a couple united should produce
important results for good. What a
splendid spur the one for the other!
mo doll wife for me- said Mr.. Rich
ardSon. Give me a woman with
brain in her headw eff l am to be
married" said Miss Lyall. 81 prefer
man who is certainly not my inferior.
If he is my superior I will follow his
lead, for that is a law Of nature. If
he should turn out to be OF poorer
Judgment than /, then that same law
will compel him to submit to my de-
crees."
Two persons were especially disap-
pointed at this engagement. One was
Walter Fairbanks. q quiet. unobtru-
sive man several years younger than
Miss Lyall. Not being highly educat-
ed himself-he had gone into business
at seventeen--he had a profound ad-
miration for Professor Lyali. 1t
was the acme of his desires to have
such a woman for his wife. 1t would
be like an intellectual beggar marry
ing one with an intellectual fortune.
The other disappointed person was
Miss Lucy Brooks. girl of twenty.
whose knowledge had been gained in a
public school. but whose heart was as
fresh as a rose and exhaled as much
fragrance upon all who knew her She
had long worshiped Mr.. Richardson
from distance. but considered him so
far above her that It was madness for
her to aspire to be his wife.
No sooner had Professor Lyall be-
come engaged to Mr.. Richardson than
she began TO take an interest in his
paper. She liked to pick out editorials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Fine by Comparison.


No matter how much trouble
Has cluttered up your life.
No odds how great the burden.
How bitter is the strife.
Though fun your cup OF anguish.
While empty IS your purse,
You have this consolation:
1t always could be worse.
When you have humps and measles
Or any other kind
OF large. home grown diseases
To agitate your mind.
The rheumatic TO grip you
And get you on the hip.
BE glad that in addition
You haven't got the pip.
The bank that holds your money
May tumble with a crash
And leave you stunned and guessing
AS to your daily hash
A holdup man may meet you
And take your last lone cent
Cheer up and thank the landlord,
Who hasn't raised your rent!
A railroad train may toss you
a block before you light.
An auto may come whizzlnR
And add its little mite.
A mule may stop TO kick you,
A dog to chew your thumb,
But do not be discouraged
You might have lost your guml
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

One of the significant features of
Labor day was the attitude of the
marching hosts in st. Paul toward
President Taft. The unbiased news
dispatches tell US that grim and ST.
lent, the unions paraded by the re-
viewing stand where stood the pres
ident, and that in no instance was
the slightest demonstration, while
many of the organizations refused to
participate in the procession. That's
what labor thinks of the present ad-
ministration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
How IT, Could BE Useful

Mr.. Roosevelt has stated over and
over again that it is his ambition, so
far as it within his power lies, to as
sist the people to purify politics.
There is but one way the people can
exert influence to purify politically
voting for good men and against the
other kind.
If Mr.. Roosevelt wishes to give in
formation to the people that will be
of practical benefit to them. why does
he not tell them frankly whether in
his opinion Aldrich and Cannon-and
the men who vote with them-are
friends or enemies of the republic?
Surely he knows whether they are or
not, after having co-operated with
them as long as he has!
Thousands of Americans believe in
Roosevelt. If he states that Aldrich
and Cannon, together with their fol
lowers, 1egislate for the special inter
ests instead of the interests Of the
people, those who follow him will go
to the polls on Nov. and purify poll
tics considerably.
The 1910 Campaign Book.
Every democratic worker in the coun-
try should have copy of the 1910 dem
ocratic campaign book, which is with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Too Literal.

English as she is spoke at times
needs a diagram and a guidebook for
foreigners who are making a heroic
effort to master the tongue.
A woman was complaining TO her
maid. who was not many moons re-
moved from one of the northern lands
across the sea, about the way the laun-
dress had done up a new and expen-
slve shirt waist.
"Take this waist back to her and tell
her to do it over" she said. Rake her
over the Goals good In short, give it
to her"
A week elapsed and the priced gar
ment did not return, then another
week. The lady inquired about it.
you told me TO give. it to her." ex-
claimed Hulda. And she was very
much obliged"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Sept. 8 in American
History

1910 A1ot4..~ N.4SpAuuSn. famous
sculptor. born at Boston; died
1852.
1922 William Steele Holman. states
man. born: died 1897.
1S93-Miss Emma Converse. astronom-
zeal writer. died: born 1920
1901-President William Mckinley
shot while holding n reception in
the Temple Of Music at the Pan
American exposition In Buffalo by
Leon r. Czolgosz. an anarchist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER g. 1910

out doubt the best handbook on the
tariff now in print. One of the I'M
usual features of the book, as con-
tracted with past campaign books, is
its utilization of republican utterances
to sustain democratic arguments. Thir-
ty-six of the SIS pages are made up
exclusively OF speeches nv rGpu3ucans,
who take the same position on the big
1919 issues as me democratic leaders
The committee is asking 81 for the
book which goes toward defraying ex-
.penses of the democratic congress
sional committee. Not having been
favored with contributions by the
great Industrial concerns of the coun-
try, the democratic committee must
rely largely upon contributions from
the people. Those who are really un-
able to contribute 81 to the campaign
fund. however, may secure copy or
the campaign book free. Contribu-
tions and requests for the book should
be addressed to the Hon. James 7.
Lloyd, chairman National Democratic
committee, Washington, d. G.
Ship Subsidy Bobs Up.
In his letter to the republican con-
gressional committee President Taft
serves notice on the country that if
the next house is republican the So
100000 ship subsidy grab will be
passed.
The republicans had intended pass
ing this bill at, the last session, but
were side-tracked by a scandal which
brought about a congressional investi-
cation of the Merchant Marine league
of Cleveland, o. At the inquiry it de-
-veloped that subsidiary concerns OF
the steel trust, together with other in
dividuals and concerns which would
profit through the opening of the ship
subsidy pork barrel, had donated
money to the league which was in turn
used to promote sentiment favorable
to the substituting of steamship lines,
and to attack, intimidate and terrify
members of congress particularly re-
publicans) who were hostile to the
idea of ship subsidy.
History records that Grant, almost
as popular in his day as is Roosevelt
now. also wanted third term as pres
ident, but was sat upon emphatically
by the national house of representa-
tives, which passed, by vote of PA
to IS, the following resolution: THAT
in the opinion of this house the prece-
dent established by Washington and
other presidents after their second
term, has become, by universal con-
currence, a part of our republican sys-
tenn of government, and that any de-
parture from this time-honored custom
would be unwise, unpatrIotic, and
fraught with peril to our free institu-
tions''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
The Necessary Thina.

"Here is a fine article teaching one
how to live"
How to live?"
''Yes."
mot interested"
"But you should be. Every one
should know how TO live WELL"
II know already how TO live well.
What I want is some one to teach
me a way to pay bills"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Theodore Roosevelt, former presi-
dent Of the United States of America.
publicly admitted at Fargo yester-
day that the paper of which he is
one of the editors is paying his trav-
cling expenses on his present tour.
What is this then. simply an adver-
Using stunt for the Outlook?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
II Saved His Leo.

"All thought I'd lose my Leg writes
J. A. Swensen. of Watertown, Wis.
Ten years of eczema, that Is doctors
could not cure, had at last laid me up.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it,
sound and we'll" Infallible for skin
eruptions. eczema, salt rheum, boils,
fever sores. burns, scalds, cuts and
piles. twenty-five cents at all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
a Man of lion Nerve.

Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are never found where stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels are out OF
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the matchless regulat
ors, for keen brain and strong body.
Twenty-Five cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
His Definition.

His Definition.
"What is leisure timer
Leisure time?"
Eyes. your leisure time"
"Any time that ! can't be putting IT
over the other fellow. I don't have
any"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

1t does not necessarily carry ap-
proval of the Fargo performance to
say that Roosevelt now knows how it
feels to be called a liar in public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Wonder IL Brother Charley was on
hand, 'unobtrusively" at st. Paul to
see how the administration he is run
ming was received by union labor?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the democratic nomination
for minority representative In the Thir-
ty-third senatorial district, and ask the
support OF all democrats who deem me
worthy. J. 8. SLOAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

And to think that Theodore Roose-
velt should go away out into Dakota
to be publicly initiated into the Ana
MAS club of his own creation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Doubtful.

do you think you will every mar
ry?"
II don't know. Nobody ever tried
to make me, so can't tell"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Spent.

Spent.
"She married him for HIS money"
"Wen. she ought TO be happy. then.
for he has a lot Of it."
Eyes. but now she's got it all and
wants to get rid of him"
wants TO buy a duke. ehT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

The man who knows IL all and
doesn't compromise himself by letting
his condition of stultifed wisdom be
known stands a slight chance Of re-
covery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

In defending the wild birds and
rabbit shepherds" Governor Deneen
seems very game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Well Manicured.

AN italian nobleman wants TO marry
her"
"Has she accepted his handT
'WelI. she regards It as fine Italian
hand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Being comfortable is an art. and by
the same token there are a lot OF in
artistic people in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Pleasure. 1t Is said. has TO be paid
for with pain. but IL does get on our
nerves to have to pay in advance and
then be unable 10 get the goods de-
uvered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Hurnor and
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

SOME men remember Saturday night
as the night they take a bath. and
others remember it as the night they
duck It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
What the Figures Show.

How are these daily deficits made
up? The amount of the deficit is taker
from the general fund. Figures best
tell the story of what the deficits are
doing to the general fund:
Balance in general fund at close OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

No matter how crazy a girl may be
for decorative effect. she doesn't like
to decorate the wall herself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Some men never stay at home long
enough TO make It unhappy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Next weeks the week in Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Refused.

''I have come to borrow"
"Good; anything you ask"
al would like the use OF your nerve"
"N1y nerve?"
That's it."
Cant accommodate you. You don't
need it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

You never can tell who is your best
friend nor how long he will last. That
is one OF ne uncertainties that make
life worth living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Proud
Out far out deep. all stately sublime
What Of eyes7
She sOuuy held beneath blacklist
cfted
Straight and great ships
Ring the bitter steady starch straight
ship. he ship. good ship o.
ships 60 wanowns o fro
Staggering against
Other ships crafty tn fear OfwarTtns fleets
the bleal1est winds that
ship sripl Of herr
Ready
ship. bold ship the good ship of stated
your
Ne vfAos of
the waves that
length,
Know
Racing IN by hidden reef and rockI
ship bold ship. ship sailing
goes. straight sister ships
trailing
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
THE ARGUS.

BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
U. S. FACING $50, 000,-
900 ANNUAL DEFICIT
DESPITE ROSY REPORTS
CONTINUED from Page one.)

and year after year, as are the men in
charge of the United States govern
ment, it is but natural to assume that
the stockholders would demand
new management
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-24
French Police Dous.

The Paris police dogs are constant
ly demonstrating their great use.
Their latest achievement is the cap
ture of an ex-convict who was leaving
house in the Rue de la Chapelle. He
struck passing policeman, the blow
being so well aimed that the man fell.
Rising, he pursued the fugitive and
Kept him in sight. Two other police
men, accompanied by their dog, saw
the fugitive-a fleet runner. The dog
was sent after the suspect, and over
took him. A desperate struggle fol-
lowed, and the dog released his grip,
but only to take another more effect
lively. He seized the man by the
throat, threw him to the ground, and
kept him until the police took charge
OF the recidiviste.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-24
A DOUGHTY Foe.

M. de Villemessant, the founder OF
the Paris Figaro, being insulted daily
in a Belgian paper by writer whose
nom de plume was Marco Spada,"
took the train to Brussels, with two
friends and pair of swords. On his
arrival he wrote to Marco Spada"
that at two p. m. sharp he should call
on him to arrange an encounter. on
the stroke of two M. de Villemessant
appeared at the editorial office and
asked for Marco Spada." What was
his amazement on seeing an old lady,
all wrinkled and with curls above her
ears, appear from behind small WIZ
dow, and on hearing the reply: l am
Marco Spada,' sir. and am at your
Wrdersi"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-24
A Test of True Friendship.

A northern man going through Vir-
ginia just after the civil war on a
railroad train was approached at one
stopping station. by an old-time negro
who was selling hot roasted chicken.
"Where did you get that chicken?" the
traveller kept asking. rs you from de
S Norf?" the darby, bothered and en-
barrassed by the repeated question, fl
nally asked. Yes" came the prompt
reply is you friend of us colored
folk?" was the next question, and it
got an affirmative answer. We'll,
now" was the negroes final thrust. "If
you are real friend of mine, don't
nebber ask me whar get NAH chick
ens!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-24
TROY

Charles Falberg made business
trip to Hudson Monday.
A great many from this vicinity
attended the funeral of Mr.. Olin
Monday.
Emil Trebus, who was accident
ly shot in the leg, is slowly i'm
proving.
Theo. Shern, who is employed in
Minneapolis, spent Sunday at his
parental home.
Miss lone Halberg left last week
for St. Paul, where she expects to
work for some time.
Mrs. w. Van Alstyne of Alton
Mimi, attended the funeral of hei
uncle, Mr.. P. Olin, on Monday.
Mrs. A. Spreeman of Alton
Mimi, spent few days at the Ire
bus home visiting her brother, who
was accidentally shot.
Mrs. Taggart of River Falls, who
has been employed as nurse the pas
week at the Trebus home, left last
Tuesday, her patient being greatly
improved.