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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-11
HER DEATH
MAY CONE
ANY TIME
CONSTANT PLOTS TO KILL I'M,
PERIAL FAMILY PREY
ON HER MIND.
MUST LEAVE RUSSIA
czAR's YACHT HAS "sTEAM
UP" TO TAKE HER AWAY
WHEN SHE CONSENTS.
MUST LEAVE RUSSIA

(By United Press Leased Wire)
EYDTkUHNEN, Russia, Feb. II.
The czarina's illness took a seri.
Gus turn today and she was unable
to recognize the car and their chill.
dren. She II suffering the recur-
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ATE NEWC
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CLOSE ESCAPE FOR THE LIMITED.

SAN FRANCISCO Feb 11After from being
wrecked Rosebug night Shasta Limited of the
Pacific arrived Butler the Limited
injured slightly The Limited have struck the
end freight
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TAKE HIM. DEAD OR ALIVE.

TYLERTOWN, Miss, Feb. 11-S0ught slayer of his
Walker
being
Rearden also alleged cubbed children Walkers
that their death momentarily.
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GOVERNOR WoLFLEY lMIuREp.

LOS ANGELES Feb 1ewis Wofley, formerly Of
Arizona
ward Doctors the receiving hospital aged capitalist
TAKEN stated that his injuries would fatal
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parts Of the world.
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THE WEATHER

Probably fair tonight and
Saturday. Maximum temper
ature, "a; minimum, -
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Continued on page two.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
The Argus Daily Short Story
Lemons-By Clarissa Mackie.
Copyrighted. 1910. by Associated Literary Presz

ons, Bert?" insisted his sister uneasily.
81 must explain about what handing
the lemon means" returned Bert d.
dactically. ITS q quiet way of telling
a Teller you have no use for him. You
see, Teddy says he's sending lemon
by expeess-that means he's shaking
you at once, right away in a hurry
and don't he say goodby? You're
slow
Slowly Amy gathered the conviction
that her little brother was right. Her
doubling heart told her that Ted must
be tired of her. They had quarreled
little the last time he had called. and
she had not heard from him since. He
was tired of her, and this cool. con-
temptuous way OF Diminishing their
beautiful romance turned all her ten
der love TO bitterness.
The next day Bert returned from the
express Office with the cheerful an
nouncement that there were no lemons
awaiting his sister.
Several days-a week-passed. and
no lemons arrived for Amy Winfield.
and so the dread conviction that she
had been Tilted came to be an estab-
lished fact
Then II was that Amy went around
looking very pale and wan and. gath
ering one by one the treasures that
she had cherished as gifts from her
lover, bundled them together and sent
them back to Teddy Newton. with a
telegram as brief as bis own and pa
thetically Initiative:
Sending lemons by express. AMY.
About this time little Bert Winfield
came into possession of a dog. the
handsomest bit of canine blood and
flesh that one might see-an Irish bull.
pure white. with yellow spots and g
kindly. ugly face and protruding eyes
of faithful brown.
isn't he the dearest?" murmured
Amy. kneelIng before the dog and SUBJ
hitting to the caresses of his velvet
pink tongue. Where did you get him,
BertT
"Uncle Abe gave him to me. Says
he bought him of the express agent in
Traymore. He's my birthday present.
1 did want a collie. you know. Amy,
but I suppose Uncle Abe did the best
he could. Perhaps this little Teller
was all he could afford" said Bert
kindly. 81 heard him tell dad that the
last panic put a crimp in his pocket
book"
"a crimpf" repeated gentle Amy re-
provingly. what is that, Bert-more
slang, dearT'
"Um-huhr' returned Bert. what
shall name the dog. Amy? / thought
some Of calling him Teddy. What do
you think?"
Teddy. Why?" gasped Miss Win
field Indignantly. 81 forbid you TO
name him after Teddy Newton"
"Ah-h!' groaned Bert disgustedly.
81 meant after Teddy Roosevelt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Higher Freight Rates.

Possibly the railroads are right in
their contention that it is impossible
70 secure enough capital through in
vestment in the ordinary way to en-
able them to expand fast enough to
keep pace with their growing bus
mess and with the needs of the
country. The vigor with which they
defend this contention in the pres
ent hearing by the interstate COM
merce commission upon their appH
cation for permission to increase
their charges at least lends the i'm
preston of sincerity on their part.
The elaborate scheme by which they
have virtually enlisted the shippers,
who appear the only class able to
present an effective protest, in their
cause renders it a foregone conclu-
sion that eventually they will carry
their point. The shippers have said
that they will not object to a grad
ual increase in freight rates, which
is another way of asking for time
to adjust their own prices so that
they may levy upon the public for
the difference, instead of paying it
out of their own pockets. Against
lions of capital behind it, the con-
sumner has practically no defense.
So we may as well prepare for an in
crease in hauling charges that will,
at the very first break, tax the peo-
pie some 100000 more a year
than they are now paying for this
form of service. Once the principle
Involved is accepted in the popular
mind there is no saying where rates
may be checked.
But it is scarcely conceivable that
the American people will readily fall
into the desired way of thinking.
The situation, without doubt will
sooner or later result in an irresist-
ible demand for national ownership.
The people will reason, that. since
they are to be taxed to furnish cap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Amy Winfield reread the telegram
wish a puzzled frown, and this second
perusal was not enlightening:
Sending lemons by express today. Good
by! TED.
Why should her lover send an offer
ing of this cltrOus fruit? And why
should he say "Goodby." and where
was he going?
All these questions Amy asked Of
the empty air, and the empty air made
no response. She squeezed the message
into a tiny ball and tossed it into the
waste paper basket just as her young
brother entered the library.
Short and thickset and snub nosed
and grubby was little Bert Winfield,
but he fairly seethed with the desire to
impart knowledge of every description,
and his fountain Of wisdom was per-
petually supplied from the various
forms Of literature that found their
source in the discarded books and
magazines that be f1shed from the IL
brary waste paper basket.
Amy looked up now with her pleas
ant smile. Going anywhere near the
station today, Bert?"
Nope" returned the seeker after
knowledge. 81 may go tomorrow.
though. Why?" He dropped on his
knees beside the table and CROPPED in
the waste paper basket.
I'm expecting a box or crate or
something. don't just know what"
whats in it?' demanded Bert, with
a brothers privilege.
Lemons" returned Amy.
''Lemons?' repeated Bert. what
are you going to do with lemons?
Somebody been handing you lemonY p
he asked, reverting to common slang.
"I don't know what you mean" re-
Piled his sister with dignity. But
some one has sent me a box OF lemons
and
at was Teddy Newton" declared
Bert, spreading out the crumpled tele-
gram on his knee. "Ain't be the
limit?'
''Say as he not instead Of amt"
corrected Amy. land how do you know
Teddy sent themT'
ais he not?" repeated Bert obedient-
IL. "And I'm reading the telegram. and
that's how I know. Say. he's fierce.
Amy. amt he's he not-I mean"
81 think it is very thoughtful in Ted
to send down lemons" said Amy cold
ly. HE knows we are an fond OF
lemonade
"Ah-hp' snorted Bert scornfully.
Don't you see any other meaning In
that message. Amy? Why. he's giving
you the shake-don't you seeq'
Bert Winfield. what do you meant
I shall tell father what you have said!'
cried Amy Indignantly.
TELL him." retorted Bert gloomily.
"What did you mean about the. lem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

ital to private corporations to build
railroads, thereby swelling the mil
lions of the few, they might as well
retain the ownership themselves
and pay their taxes into their own
pockets.
The contention that the railroad
owners are making in the present
case furnishes perhaps the first pub
lie admission they have ever made
of the principle upon which they
have worked all these years, that of
making the public pay outright for
every mile of track they lay, every
bridge they build and every car or
locomotive they purchase.
When you stop to think of 1t is
is a pretty steep price they have ex-
acted for conducting this part of the
public's business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
The Dcfeatrd.

Eurrah for the victor who captures the
prize
Whose palms with the silver is crossedl
But in your rejoicing reserve a few signs
And sobs for the fellow who lost.
The winner without your Endorsement can
live.
The world with smile nc may face,
But who consolation large hearted viii
To him who lost out in the racer
The hero. Respondent, has plenty OF
friends
To slip him a coin or a cheer.
And II is a favor II he but unbends
To listen TO those who are near.
The poor. sorry dub with the bruises and
bumps
Who wasn't ace high in the scrap
May still have a heart that with tender
ness thumps
And be a most likable chap.
The victor feels hardly the need Of the
fawns
Around him so friendly and thick.
He listens with much inattention and
yawns
For he his companions can pick.
The one who went down IN the heat OF
the fray
Finds little enough friendly talk
And no one 20 toss him oingle bouquet,
Though once he was cock OF the walk
Then come TO the front for the man who
Is down,
Who cannot favor bestow.
There's plenty to cheer for the pride Of
the town
And hail him as all OF the show.
II cannot be said that for money you wait
On him who is laid on the shelf,
And who can assure you that sooner or
late
You may not be down there yourselff
Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents OF young children
should be prepared for It. All that is
needed is a bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and
1t has never disappointed them. Sold
by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
FIELD OF LITERATURE

The December Metropoiitan.-ln the
Metropolitan magazine for December,
Professor Herschel c. Parker and Bel
more Browne give an interesting and
straightforward account Of their at
tempt to climb Mount Mckinley last
summer While they failed to reach
the summit, their narrative is valua-
BILE contribution to the literature OF
discovery and a record of pluck and
daring decidedly worth reading. In
"Triumphs of Medicine" Arthur B.
Reeve gives the first popular account
of DR.. Ehrlich's remarkable discovery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

it will prove an admirable holiday
book for discriminating readers.
"Our House and the People In IT,"
by Elizabeth Robins PenneII.-The hi
ographer of Whistler and Leland has
written some intimate. kindly descrip-
lions of artist life in old London
chambers. with poignant, humorous
cross sections" Of the household
love affairs.
Enchanted Ground, an Episode In
the Life of Young Man." by Harry
James Smith.-The story of young
architect new to New York-a story of
temptation, struggle and self-mastery
for the hero of hardly won charity
happiness for both.
Husband, and the Forbidden
Guests" by John Corbin.-A powerful
play dealing with a typically American
husband and wife, together with one
act piece on race suicide. by one of
the leading American dramatists.
Husband" is to be played in New
York this season.
1.-The Siege of the Seven Suitors," by
Meredith NichoIson.-The unique love
affairs Of t''Hezekiah" and Cecilia Hol-
lister girls in 10000 and the predica-
ments of the seven-or possibly more
-suitoTs who besiege them, combine
IN mako this the greatest triI1mDh in
fiction yet achieved by the author of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Fifteen hundred school

Fifteen hundred school boys
turned out the other day and cleaned
the streets in the sixth ward of Kan
sas City, without asking any pay for
their services. 1t was found when
the work was completed that not a
boy had sustained a broken collar
bone or suffered bruises that made
it necessary for him to be taken to
a hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
of seeming stupidity at lessons.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Li-er
Tablets are an ideal medicine to give
a child, for they are mild and gentle IN
their effect, and will cure even chronic
constipation. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

When aeroplanes are driven, as
early in their development as this, at
the rate of more than mile q min
ute, for 60 miles at a stretch, it is
evident that the automobile has its
work cut out for it if it is to keep
ahead of the flying machines in
Snpnd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

THE House OF a Thousand Candles"
The airy comedy, which takes place at
a palatial country house near New
York. is absolutely fresh in its appeal,
and the dialogue never flags, while
throughout there is an elusive mystery
that keeps even the most hardened
novel reader on edge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Nov. "a in American
History

1S07-Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea),
famous Mohawk chief, died in
Canada.
1ST5-William B. Astor. eldest son,
business partner and sole heir OF
John Jacob Astor. died in New
York city; born there 1892.
1S90-August Belmont. noted banker
and politician. died; born 1916
1903-Julian Rix. talented landscape
painter. died.
Notice.
Committee of Industrial Home as
ISOLATION would like to meet car
penter contractors of Rock Island at
Industrial Home building, Sunday,
Nov. 81, at $50, a. m, for the pur-
pose of getting bids on laying floor
and putting in partitions in east
store room.
]. S. MORLEY, Chairman,
A. W. JOHNSON,
GEORGE ANDREWS,
Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

In Mr.. Bryan's opinion Mr.. Roose-
welt can still "be of great good to
his country by getting behind some
good progressive like La Toilette and
backing him for the nomination. 3"
La Toilette had more than 100000
in Wisconsin without Roosevelt. 1t
is questionable that he would have
had as much with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
THANKSGIVING.

And shall l give but one short day
To voice my thanks to Thee
When every day Thy grace is mine
And proves Thy love to me?
D, rather let me lift my heart
And voice in fervent praise
Each waking hour to know Thee
more
And serve Thee all my days.
A. H. McQuilkin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

The records so far compiled show
that there were less fatal aeroplane
accidents the past year than have re-
suited from football or automobiles.
There is one pursuit in which the
price of living is not upward entirely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

DR.. Crippen's complete collapse
when hope of beating justice vanish
hd, established once more the truth
Of an axiom, that the criminal cor
lered is a coward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Human Nature.

Euman Nature.
There will be no more divorces IL
Portugal"
Il thought the new government was
going 10 give them out just for the
asking"
ut IS"
"Then what will stop themT'
'If people can get them they won't
want them, will theyY'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

a careful search of the dispatches
removes all doubt that Uncle Joe
Cannon has yet been able to say any
thing fit for publication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Som marriages make the impatient
observ IT think that the contracting
parties must have had a grudg0
against themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

There are indications that the re-
eord for hunters who were mistaken
for deer will be broken this year.
1t is a remarkable year for broken
records
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

There is a man in New Zealand who
lays claim to 167,OOO,OOO worth of
property in New York City. He
would have abetter chance if the
New Workers had not seen it first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Brute.

"Are you fond Of Children
"ChildrenT"
yes"
'I am. in a way"
"How IS that"
Same as I am Of dogs-I like TO ses
them, but don't care to own them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Has your particular grocer or
butcher confirmed the report that
the prices of the things you have to
eat are coming down?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Tho Situation

Inc OItu1tIon-
'I think suburban life must be dread
fully stupid"
Stupid"
eyes"
"That shows you don't know any
thing about it
well, what is there exciting about
it,"
Exciting? why, the struggle to
escape is the most exciting thing you
ever sawr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

husbands gambling gains. Any wife
shares the losses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

An Iowa calf swallowed Sis in
bills. All efforts to make it cough up
failed. So that calf is doomed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

1t frequently happens that the only
person that we deceive in regard to
our behavior is ourselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

President Diaz having put down the
Mexican rebellion, has once more
proven that he is the man for the
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

A million dollars will, It is said,
bring many friends, but who has
million dollars?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
EuTnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
8| DUNCAN n. SMITH

ONE reason why a woman needs
new fall suit is that If she doesn't
have one the neighbors will think that
John isn't doing very well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

A fly man doesn't necessarily make
a good aviator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue Rock Island. III. ZEN
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

1t is easy enough to do what you
like, but to do what you don't like as IL
you like it is what tries mems souls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

The December Stranc.-The Christ
mas number of the Strand magazine
contains nine fiCtionaI contributions
by such writers as w. ". Jacobs, e.
Phillips Oppenheim. F. Anstey, f. NJ
Jameson, Horace Annesley Vacnell and
others. The story by Jacobs-"The
Old Man of the Sea'-is an excellent
example of this famous humCrist's
work. An article entitled How Far
Have You Travelled" gives some
startling statistics regarding the dis
tances covered during lifetime of or
binary routine. A long and exhaust
i've study of the life and work of Da-
vid Belasco is contributed by Wendell
Phillips Dodge while Charles Hawtrey,
the well-known English actor who has
frequently appeared in New York, con
tributes his "Reminiscences" A. Drys-
dale Davis writes on Fashions That
Have rallied" and the well-llnown
vaudeville actor, r. \. Roberts, de-
scribes The Art of Quick Change"
The color section is devoted TO The
Heroines Of Famous Novels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Wound Il Up.

song
Till once IN a frenzy he slapped her.
She packed up her trinkets and whispered
so long"
And that was the end OF the chapter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Two wrongs never make a right, but
the second wrong often makes a fellow
feel oil right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

We can't see what is before US, and
we would like to quit seeing much that
is behind US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Gift Books FOR the Ho,idays.-Hough-
ton-AIiflin company have issued a very
pretty pamphlet entitled Gift Books
for the Holidays" Among them are:
"Salomy Jane" by Bret Harte, a ro-
nance of a kiss and the most famous
love story of the far west OF all the
brilliant and popular tales of Bret
Harte few have had such wide popu
larity. On the stage it made sue
cessfuI play, with Eleanor Robson in
the title role. II now appears for the
first time in a separate edition with
some most interesting pictures in color
and tint by Fisher and Keller. 1t is
further embellished with marginal dec
orations in color and a dainty binding
in blue and gold It's general attrac-
tiveness and its popular price make it
one Of the most inviting gift books of
the year.
The Christmas Angel" by Abbie
Farwell Brown, attractively illustra-
ted by Reginald Birch. In this appeal
ing Christmas tale Miss Abbie FarweH
Brown, so widely known as the author
of successful books for children, has
produced a book that will have an
equal charm for young people and their
elders. The story tells how little
toy Christmas angel brings JOY into the
life of a lonely spinster and an unfor-
tunate little girl. The story is an abb
sorbing one, full of tender human pa
thos, but with a happy ending.
The Digressions of Wy EIihu We'd
der.-Few autobiographies have been
so frank, none, perhaps, has ever been
so lighted by the continuous play of
a rich and mellow humor as this.
unique book. In his long life, both in
America and in the art conters of Eur
Ope, Mr.. Vedder has known most of
the interesting people of the time
especially among artists. But the book
other eminent men only in
cidentally; its unique interest lies In
its full, candid. and breezy embodi-
ment of the authors own ripe expert
ence and engaging temperament. One
of the best takers of his time, Mr.
Vedder in his book has contrived to
express himself so fully that the de-
lighted reader has a feeling that he is
engaged in an intimate conversation,
to the personal "reminiscences
or humorous WITNESSES, the suggestive
asides, of a man of genius. Not the
least notable side of the book is it's
artistic side. 1t is lavishly ilIustrat-
ed from hundreds of reproductions of
Mr.. Vedder's paintings, sketches, etc.
used both as full-page illustrations and
as text-cuts in such way as not only
to embellish, but actually to illustrate
the text. The author has also furnish
ed the cover design, half titles and
head and tail pieces.
Among Friends" by Samuel M.
Crothers.-The unusual viewpoint is
the charm of these sparkling essays
on such topics as The Hundred Worst
"The Merry Devil of Educa-
tion," I'm Praise of Politicians" etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
TERMs.-Daiiy, 1o cents per week

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

If some women
were offered a
free tic ket TO
b e av en- they
would think OF
three perfectly
good reasons why
they couldn't go
on the date punch
ed on the ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

TERMS.-Daily. 1e cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.