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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
The Argus Daily Short Story
Her Place-By T. w. Windham.
Copyrighted 1910. by Associated IAtsrz ~ PresA

Margaret Trentham, a fair Bostonian.
stood in room in a German pension.
She was speaking 20 a young man, like
herself a musician.
You don't realize what it means to
me, Mr.. Tolstoy. This is my last turn
here and the concert tomorrow my
only opportunity Of playing publicly in
the COnservatoire."
But the circumstances are excep-
tional," he urged. 1t happens that
Professor Meyerhaus is in Leipzig re-
cruiting violinists for his American
tour. and 1t occurred to me that per
haps be would include me in his or
chestra as solo pianist
by engaging me Meyerhaus would
save the huge fees demanded by must
clans who have made q name, and for
me"-a pause gave additional weight
to his wOrdS-''it means possibly the
opening of a career l should come
before the public ut once and without
expense instead Of returning to Amer
lea to drudge at teaching. because l
do not possess the means to make an
imposing debut"
But you forget" she added in
self vindicatiOn, 4 have rehearsed
with the orchestra throughout the
term. and the conductor will not ap-
prove of change at the last mo-
ment."
Il have already obtained his permits
SION he began.
Then if he is willing for you to
play why does he allow the decision
to rest with me?" she broke in.
The tension of a rnOmentary silence
tried him beyond endurance. Rising,
he walked 10 the door, pausing at the
threshold.
Forgive the intrusion. Unfortu-
nately ! misled myself with the belief
that you would willingly cede chance
to a professional. being yourself an
amateur and independent. ! can only
hope that your triumph tomorrow'-he
fingered on the word in conscious
irony-"wiH atone for the vexation of
my visit"
A large cosmopolitan audience filled
the Conservative hall for the final
concert Of the season.
An attendant opened the piano in
readiness for the concerto as the plan
list came forward. escorted by the mas
ter under whom she had studied.
She seated herself at the instrument.
and a little ripple Of applause broke
from the balcony. CHANGING upward in
shy acknowledgement. she met the
steadfast gaze of man seated imme-
diateIy facing her. who vouchsafed but
the merest glance of recognition and
resumed the study of a music score
lying on his knees.
The players lowered their bow hands
for several bars rest In the lull pre-
ceding the excerpt for the solo instru
ment the sound of a sharp indrawn
breath struck downward through the
silence.
The baton beat on steadily-three-
four
One"
No answering chord from the plan
ist. The conductor glared at her
aghast. the orchestra in undisguised
surprise. She started slightly, and the
color famed Into her cheeks.
The baton swooped down again.
zone. frauleinr' The conductor
leaned forward, half frantic. Have
you forgotten" he Kissed.
A soft, level voice prompted sudden
" from the balcony. THE allegro
movement, ey A fat minor. extended
chord
She glanced swiftly forward with
little impulsive gesture and rose IN
her seat, faced the conductor. flashed
a glance of swift defiance and passed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

good. Thirdly and perhaps its most
attractive feature are the many col
ored pictures and decorations
throughout the issue. The publish
ers have been lavish in this respect
and as a result of their exceptionally
attractive and excellently edited
magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
While He Waited.

"Are you the grl that took my or
der" asked the old Crouch as the pref
~ waitress tripped IN under the
weight OF her load
i sure am" replied the girl, who
wasn't addicted TO slang. but could
use il on occasions.
Il want to compliment you on one
thing"
whats that you're giving me nowT"
1T is this: You don't look day old
er than when you took it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

The government of the United
States, so far as the executive depart
ment is concerned, with the president
and every member of the cabinet away
from Washington and three of them
abroad, is practically out of business
or at least running itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

The governor of Colorado has called
the legislature in extra session for
Aug. 9 to consider legislation for the
initiative and referendum, the Austria
liam ballot, direct primaries, guaranty
of bank deposits, public service COM
mission and a iailway commission.
Evidently the corporations have slipped
their hold on the governors office, the
incumbent of which is a real progress
sive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Where the Tariff Hits.

The people in Detroit have a snap.
When a man in the American city
wants suit of clothes, he is told by
the dealer that the best he can do is
S25, whereupon the Detroit man dons
an old and worthless suit, crosses the
river to Windsor, buys identically the
same suit for SIS, puts it on his back
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Work "a Hours a Day.

The busiest little things ever made
are DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill is a sugar coated globule Of
health. that changes weakness into
strength, languor into energy. brain
flag into mental power; curing con-
stipation. headache, chills. dyspepsia.
malaria, 20 cents at all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Senator Cummins continues TO re-
can party during the last congress was
not in harmony with party pledges or
the interests and welfare of the people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

The worlds most successful medi-
cine for bowel complaints is Cham
berlain's COTic, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. 1t has relieved more
pain and suffering, and saved more
lives than any other medicine in use.
Invaluable for children and adults
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Speaker Cannon's appeals for party
regularity are vigorously seconded by
privilege. The trusts are cheering him
to the echo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Secretary Knox of the state departs
ment is quietly cooling himself at Val
ley Forge, Pa, while Japan, Russia,
Germany and Nicaragua are showing
unusual activities in their own state
departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Cautious.

You never kissed a girl in your
lfeE"
Never
"Iou don't know what you are miss.
ing"
Yes. ! do"
WHAT"
Microbes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Price in Price in

No tIII UIIsVl 20 IIIIS, e dIt tUIV tIIetI
the Payne-Aldrich bill has enormously
increased the importations from abroad,
and that the treasury is now full to
overlooking. This shows how it is
kept full People who pay taxes may
not relish the glorious benefits caused
by the tariff, but all such will be told
that they are simply ungrateful, and
they do not realize that this is the best
government under the shining stars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

and comes home, showing that the
tariff is tax and that it has a great
deal to do with the high cost of living.
In order to make this plain, the follow
ing table has been prepared. showing
the difference in the cost of living in
Windsor and in Detroit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

ale has resisted every temptation so
far
MY. He must be strong"
''NOt necessarily
"Why mott"
His special brand hasn't happened
along"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Have you seen his new magazino?"
Yes"
He said it was to be different. How
N ~
indifferent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Monday, July IS, 1000.

against the distribution of handbills.
Good move. Let us hope it will spread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Trials Of q Father.

u thought you were going TO retire
At 6fry"
u did expect 10. but not yet"
"Bur you have made money"
ayes. and ! have two more sons-in-
law 10 support"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Attending 10 others business is Ger.
tainly worth a salary. Either see that
you ger il or let them run the job
themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

We can run
away from our
plain duty. but
c on 5 e Quence
have an extreme.
ly ugly way OF
b u n I I u G us up
a n q driving US
into a corner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Forid.

"Ias he good taSte:"
"No."
THAT'S TOO bad"
''Ncs. but that isn't the worst"
what could be worseT"
Gle has 80 much Of it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Some men seem 10 be entirely i'm.
mune from any amount Of sense or
reason that you may attempt 10 in
feet them with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
HunOr and
Philosophy
by DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

SUCCESS seems TO justify the means.
SIN. you occasionally meet man
who feels like keeping the means out
of sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Blessed are the uses OF aCversity.
and we piUusly hope that our enemies
only may enjoy Them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Sometimes the difference between a
man and a dog is largely in favor OF
the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
Ead Examnle.

Small boats. they say. should hug the
shore
Nor venture out like freighters.
But those VINO go about in them
Should rot oe irnitators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25


In 80
priest his elevation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

Poverty is said TO be- a barren thing,
but it breeds discomfort and disease
very rapidly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25

1t takes herculean efforts to raise a
man, but most any Old chump can
pun him down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-25
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27
CRIMINAL LIBEL
 CHARGE DROPPED
Differences Between Prof. W. j.. Skaggs and J. \. Morgan Have
 Been Patched Up and Indictment
 Against Teacher Will Be Dropped

Paragould, Aug. 25.-What proms- ed to be a sensational prosecution for criminal libel was suddenly brought to close at Piggott yesterday whe, Prof. w. L. Skaggs and J. A. Morgan of this city, signed articles of peace and the prosecution was dropped.
 Professor Skaggs was formerly superintendent of the public schools of Paragould, but was custed several years ago. He soon afterward start ed a small monthly publication, in which he severely excoriated the members of the school board of this city, charging them with crooked ness and graft. The grand jury last fall returned two indictments against Skaggs for criminal libel. At the spring term of circuit court he so- cured change of venue to Clay county. The case was called aai dad proceeded to the point of talk ing testimony, when the principals and their friends got together and effected compromise. whereby Skaggs on the one hand and J. 4. Morgan, secretary of the school board and a special object of Skaggs' ridic- ule and charges, agreed to drop all differences, and in future refrain from referring to each other in ugly terms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27
HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES

which have stood the test of time de- serve place in the medicine chest of every family. Mothers are today sd- ministering to their children the rem- edies their grandmothers used.
 For thirty years, Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been Curing toc women of this country from the worst form of female ills, and mer,t alcne could have stood such test of time and won such an enviable re cord.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27

at the Grand Union hotel tonight to fix time and select a place to hold the state convention. The indications are that the convention will be held in Saratoga, following the adjourn ment of the republican state conven- tion which meets Sept. 27.
 While the names of Mayor Gaynor was most frequently discussed by the members of the committee today as a possible candidate for governor there We're several others mentioned. They included Thomas M. Osborne of Auburn. chairman of the demo- cratic league; former State comp troller Martin H. Glynn, of Albany; Congressman w. M. Sultzer, of New York, Edwin Sheppard, of Brooklyn, Jnlse Martin J. Keogh, of Westches- te1, and ex-Judge D. Cady Herrick, of Albany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27
AWAITING TICKS RCATING PASTURES
May Be Freed of Ticks by All Stock Off of it from |ember 1 to July 1.

nth of August lends itself
 e eradication of cattle fever
 re a pasture rotation plan
 By yacating a pasture durJ
 ponth and keeping it vacant
 l Of next Year it may
 of ticks, and if no tick-in-
 lmals are allowed to enter
 l the pasture will remain
 United States Department
 lure advises farmers in the
 to take advantage of this
 time so far as practicable.
 from which live stock is
 TOT a sufficient time become cks by a process of starya-
 the ticks can not live to ll they are unable to get up-
 IS. The time required for
 to die after the stock has PoVed from infected fields tres varies considerably, de- |on climate, season, and conditions. Experience has |o"ever, that the period from Fr l to July 1 is sufficient, apears to be the most con- time.
 pVantage of vacating a pas 'he period named is twofold.
 IS the pasture freed from ! lts disuse during that time 'oaoly cause less inconven- eSpence than at any other and it will be benefited by
 and will have a better 'f grass the following sum-
 some sections where pas EAzed throughout the win .V would probably necess- uins the stock, unless the situated so that .,e can stock on one pasture while is kept vacant. But U true that beginning with T there will be a more .s supply of rough feed about 'nich can be utilized. Aug most favorable month for start toward freeing pre-
 'icks by the method sug. 
 ; iiinals should of course be : lcks K when they are again i. :. ,ne pasture in July. Where :. h's a small number of cat sing or spraying them with , :, crude :, petroleum is a good !. ls them of ticks. When the .a. .a cattle is large or when a 'si ot;. is' convenient it may be .iI,ea0le :, to dip them.
 nation as to how to get
 ucSs, including directions
 p'e9aration of dips and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27

sprays, may be obtained free upon application to the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27
GAYNOR MAY LEAD
 DEMOCRATS IN N. Y

Mayors Name Mentioned as CanGi-
 date for Governor ny Committee.
 Saratoga, N. Y. Aug. 22.-The democratic state committee will meet
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-08-27

-Dr. Grandy and O'Daniel use solmnoform viitalized air for painless extracting. 211 1-2 Main. 4-19-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
EXAMINED AGAIN.
Aiie0ists Ready 70 Tell sa Januar, q
About His Cs0siittou.

Preparations for the inquiry to deter
mine iudicialy the mental condition Of
James J. Gallagher. Mayor Gaynor's
assailant. AZ the court house in Jersey City
on January = were practically finished
yesterday afternoon. when DR. Allan
Mcl.ane Hamilton and DIR. Carlos r Mac
Donald examined the prisoner again in
the Hudson county Jail. DIR. John Reilly
alienist for the defence. was present.
n II il decided that Gallagher IL not
crazy he will b" placed on trial at the
conclusion OF the inquiry. Thirty-eight
subpn nas have been issued for the APP
pearancs OF state witnesses A. the court
house on january ,. Among them are
Street Cleaning Commissioner Edwards.
Corporation Counsel Archibald r. Watson.
Robert Adamson. the Mayors secretary;
and the Rev. j. J. Barrett Of 3s7 Cier-
mont avenue. Brooklyn. all Of whom were
standing near Mayor Gaynor when he
was shot
Tn" indictment on which Gallagher
will he tried. " he is tried al all. charges
him with assault on Commissioner Ed
va IDS with intent 10 kill
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERsARY.
Commemorated at Messtna
and ReKEi0 and In Rome.

Special Cabis Despafes 10 THE Sun.
ROME. Dec. 2s.-This was the second
anniversary Of the earthquake in Calabria
and Sicily. Religious services wers held
in Reggie di Calabria- wreaths and
candles were placed on the graves Of
numerous victims and in the ruins Of
buildings in which many dead remain.
In Messina the Bishop blessed the dead.
There were any pathetic scenes. After
ward the Bishop Laid tho foundation STONE
OF monument to the victims.
An incident occurred in the Via Angel,
Messina. which caused a panic among
the superstitious Faint cries were heard
coming from beneath a pile OF ruins.
Ignorant people thought the cries were
produced by a ghost. The officials or
dered a search and there were found the
decomposing body OF man and an eish-
teen month"; child.
The latter was mhurt. but was half
starved. Tho body Was identified N
that Of laborer who was killed five days
ago by the collapse Of . totterin9 wall
esca pc recalls many similar escapes At
the time Of the earthquake.
The Senate discussed the anniy erzary
to-day. The President. on behalf Of the
Senators. expressed qualification thst two
new towns are arising TO replace RsGSio
di Calabria and Messina- The statement
evoked cheers.
Premier Luzzatti said the Government
thus far had met the expenses Of the
calamity totallinR lss. 90 900 lire. or about
s27 900. 600. out Of the budget surplus. Il
was matter OF congratulation. he added.
that while other nations raised loans to
cope with such catastrophes Italy was
able TO meet the expense by using her
ordinary resources.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
GOVERNMENT Sues FOR LAND,
seeks To Rccosrr 81 Wsa Acres In Greg on
Valued NJ Niilions

PORTLAND Ore. Dec. 2s.-Suit against
tho Southern Oregon Company "a sue
c..sor 70 the Coos Raw Wagon Road Com
pany, which has for its purpos. recovery
bv the United States Government OF
% s7s acres 81 land in southern Oregon.
was began here yesterday. The value
Of the lands is said to amount 10 millions
u dollars
The Federal Government stipulat in
the grant that the land was to he sold in
trarta no greater than 100 acres TO each
person and for a stipulated consideration.
According 20 the Federal authorities all
OF the grant. except a. 9s3 acres. was sold
on June -. 1878. TO Joseph Miller. agent
for Coils p Huntington, Charles Croker.
Island Stanford and Marx Hopkins.
II is alleged further that in An effort
to clear tho title from the cloud on IL
mortgage 20 secure an alleged indebted
ness was made to the Boston State De
p5Eit Company an 1881.
Tho complaint recites that this alleged
indebt edne~s was fictitious. feigned and
unit rue and that foreclosure Of this NOR
gage was with the intent and in the hope
that the rest rictions upon rhe sale and
disposition of the granted lands might be
defeated"
This land. il il said. Includes that upon
which United States Senator Tillman ~
alleged to have filed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
IN ANARCHIST PLOr..


Special Csss Dsspafch to TINE Sun.
LONDON. Dec. 2s-Seartling develop
ments are anticipated in connection with
the discovery by the police last night
OF a store Of weapons. ammunition and
explosives. and also ingredients and ap-
pliances for making bombs. in a house
on Gold street This was the place which
had been occupied for nine months by a
Russian named Morountzen. who was
accidentally shot and killed by fellow
burglars in the fght with the police in
Houndsditch on December 10.
The police were on n hunt for clues to
the men who killed three constablep in
this fight when they made the discoveries
In addition to the ammunition and ex-
plosives they also found a number Of SCI
entific books dealing with explosives
and some anarchist leaflets
IL IL reported to-day that letters which
were found in the house reveal a sensa..
tional anarchist plot. IL il also said that
MorountZen had been visited in tho Gold
strest house by well dressed American
Russian convict who was brou ght
70 London from An outside prison h
alleged To have given information Of q
plot in which thirty desperate men are
said to he concerned. The newspaper
TEEN with rumors and snrmises. Ono
Processes to know that the police are
considering the theory that the plot
was intended to develop at the coronation
OF King George in June.
On the other hand. there are moro
probable suggestions that the discovery
reveals nothing approaching an anarchist
conspiracy and that the men are merely
an orun n, rad unn0 NJ b,,rUlar~ Maan
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
The weather.

Dcc 7e-Thc Western storm became somewhat
di.iotn ted Yesterday. n was central near the
Ohio Valley. The storm caused generally cloudy
weather from Texas eastward and northeast
ward N the coast. and moderate tn heavy rains
from Kansas noTthea Sfward with snow over the
lake region. The temperature was generally
hixher east Of the Mississippi and Missouri val
leys There was another storm formation over
the Dakotas and Mon Ans which was causing
cloudy wea thcr and higher iemperstn re In that
section on the Pacific coast there was N area
Of high pressure which vas main aiming fair
weather from central California eastward 10 Iowa.
There were no et tr-nriy low temperatures.
In this city the vna ther Was clear In the early
morning cloudy and rainy In the afternoon: light
south To southeast winds. average hurnid ity Is
per cent barometer. cDrreetrj To rad 10 sra
level ArsA ". 5025: ats y ~. 500.
The temperature yesterday. ~ recorded BY the
oenctaI thermometer IL shown In the annexed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
GOI .-ELErT Dgx'S PLANS.
lie Decides 90 Take the oath os Once
SATURDAY q, eusng at y O'clock.

ALBANY. Dec. 20 -Governor- elect Dix
today decided TO have Secretary Of State
kocnIg administer the oath OF Office as
Governor TO him in Mr. Dix's town house
her" ct O'Clock Saturday night. De-
Gambler IL A. first 1t was intended that
'h- oath should be administered in Sec
r-'a-v Of State Koenix's Office in the Capt.
la Al II clock Saturday night
Mr. and Mrs. Dix dined informally
IN. night 81 the Executive Mansion as the
,1I".ts Of Gov. and Mrs Horace White.
DO" OCCASION afforded an opportunity
o., n" GOV cFnor-elect and Mrs. Dix to
.''l, o. or tho mansion and decide on their
plans for moving in AT the end 81 the week.
tlf biz spent the day at has home WORK .
thE On his message.
SECRETARY Mason to-day tackled the
NAL 1T the Gpvernor-elect. which -
stack eel IN his downtown Office. The mail
Is .u extensive that IL would seem ssery
I"inocrsf IN the State, young and old.
had y ri't.n Mr. Dix since election.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-29
GAVE BsIL AND SAILED.
FsnIiet Master kssisfr sued by . Dancer
for Breach of Contract.

Theodnr. koslon. Russian ballet
master attached TO the ST Petersburg
Opera House and member ~ the firm Of
Raldina 4 koslof. which has been bring
ing Russian dancers TO this country. was
arrested yesterday on n civil order issued
by supreme Court Justice Amend when
Re was about to- sail for Europe on the
LIsitania, but was released in 81 600 bail
IN time to catch the steamer
The order OF arrest was issued in n
suit brough. by Niasta Novotny. 10 years
old, a dancer who Is suing for o.. $40 for
breach 81 contract.