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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Narrow Escape-By Kathle en- j. McCurdy
Copyrighted. by Literary

for Miss Armstrong. To hold the life
of a martyr TO liberty in her hand,
and that martyr Il refined, intellectual
and handsome man. was immensely at
tractive to her She at once entered
into his cause with all her heart and
soul.
Tell me- she said. chow to act in
case your identity is suspected
Treat me as your maid"
Helen shook her head. Il see I shall
have to take the lead" she said. you
are not sufficiently versed in the af-
fairs of women. No lady's maid would
wear dress like that"
The dress w33 too small for the man,
too short, and it was impossible to
hook it over the back Besides. II was
not even a travelling dress. being more
fitted for afternoon or evening.
1.-THE only article" continued the
girl, that have large enough to cover
the misfit is this loose dressing sack.
Put it on, then got down my rugs from
the rack and with one Of them conceal
the shortness &C the skirt. Now put
this raincOat over your shoulders with
out attempting t. get your arms in the
sleeves. There; get back in the corner.
Have you a ticket? Give it 70 me.
When the guard comes 1 Will do the
talking"
Helen never forgot the look of graf
itude the man gave her or the pres
sure of the hand as he grasped hers
impulsively. Then he leaned back in
his corner. where he could best pre-
vent the incongruities of his costume
from being seen.
81 see that your ticket is to Paris"
she added. Il am going there. Do
you remain there?"
NO mademoiselle. I go TO Mar
seilles. where 1 hope to get Il ship to
your country"
That's right; America will harbor
you"
When the train reached the next sta
ton the guard punched the tickets,
while the nihilist pretended to doze in
his corner. AS soon as the two were
again locked up and on their way
Helen said:
"You can't leave the train at Paris
in that costume You would attract
the attention of every one. Must you
be disguised?"
THE Russian embassy at Paris has
a list of all Russian political fugitives
and keeps persons at all stations TO
note arrivals and departures. These de-
tectives have my photograph and are
instructed to procure my arrest"
Then you must be carried. When
we stop again 1 will telegraph my IA
Their to have an invalid's chair at the
train on arrival and carriage outside.
You can slip into the chair from the
car door and into the carriage from
the chair. Where do you propose to
go from the station-to the MarseilleB
train?'
How can 1 do that in these i'll fitting
c1othesf''
The girl turned her thoughts to de-
visinc further piHuG for her rroteGe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Persuasive Publicity.

A student of business methods writ
ing for a trade publication, says that
"a fairly prosperous retail business
can be built up by closely studying
the wants of the average consumer
and arranging to meet them at a cost
that the average consumer can afford
TO pay"
The most successful retailers in
every large community go a step
beyond this. Not content with
being Fairly prosperous" they make
a point of finding out not only what
the consumer does want, but what
he ought to want, and then they show
him why he ought to want it.
They keep a step in advance of the
workings of the buyers own mind by
subtle suggestion planted where he
cannot get away from tin his fav-
orite daily newspaper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Wilson and Harmon.

Already early indications point to
a spirited contest between Governor
Harmon of Ohio and Governor-elect
Wilson of New Jersey for the demo
cratic presidential nomination in 1912.
Friends of both men arc laying plans.
and the next TWO years are likely to be
fill of activity on both sides. Barring
new entries and unforeseen conditions,
one of these men will, in all probable
ity get the nomination.
In the old days before the asce i'd
ancy of Bryan, the democrats Of the
south and east generals stood toSe H.
er as against the west and evidences
now point to a return to this align
ment. DR.. Wilson is a native of The
south, and while he was educated
there, most of his mature life has hsen
spent in the east He as nearly y -
ifies the conservative democracy Cf The
east and south as any cher man, and,
having been a close personal fri md
of Grover Cleveland and intimately as
ISOLATED with the Cleveland democ1 ats,
he would very naturally attrac- all
these old forces to his side The south
in it's Jealous determination to send
another man to the White house, al
ready has begun to manifest its anx-
iety IN behalf Of DIR. Wilson.
But, DR. Wilson's strength. as con-
ditions now stand, might extend into
the west, and probably attract Bryan
and his following in preference to Har-
mon.
Both Wilson ana Harmon have dis
played remarkable strength in their
recent elections, and relying upon
them to make no egregious hlunders
In the next two years, they would
seem to have a fairly good lead in the
race for the democratic nomination,
though it is improbable that Folk or
another man of his school will not at
least qualify as an entry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
COLD BATHS MAKE ROSES
DEFY JACK FROST'S BITES.
Massachusetts Fanc;er Has BIoomers
All the Year Round.

There are several reasons why roses
are not trellised around the north pole,
one of these being that Peary started
before NJ. F. Darcy of Andover, Mass,
had got far enough advanced in his
scheme of Eskimo arboriculture to
make the experiment worth trying
Mr.. Darcy has a hundred bushes
still blooming in his outdoor garden
One day in November a frost spread
Il lGcewOrk of ice crystals over the
ponds of Andover, yet the hardy rose
bushes put forth their frail buds Of
pink and white next day as if nothing
had happened. Yet the place where
they bloom is exposed to the sweep Of
the autumn winds.
There is no magic about 1t, Mr.
Darcy explains. 1t is merely a new
justification of the habit of daily cold
bathing. These bushes get a shower
bath of unwarmed water every morn
Ing before the sunrise. This prevents
the frost from harming them. Their
owner says one can make roses bloom
at any time of the year with proper
care.
Mr.. D'Arcy's rosebushes had two
sets of blooms in 1909, the first start
ing in June and the blossoms OF the
second crop lasting until after Christ
mas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Saves an iowa Mans Life.

The very grave seemed to yawn be.
fore Robert Madsen of West Burling-
ton, Iowa, when, after seven weeks in
the hospital, four of the best Physi-
clans gave him up. Then was shown
the marvellous curative power OF Elec.
trio Bftters. For, after eight months
of frightful suffering from liver +rou
bic and yellow jaundice, getting no
help from other remedies or doctors,
five bottles of this matchless medicine
completely cured him. 1t is positively
guaranteed for stomach liver or kid
ney troubles and never disappojnts.
Only soc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
The Cost of Athletics.

A writer in the Outing magazine
makes some estimates and calcula,
tions going to show what Americans
spend on sports of various kinds, and
the figures are impressive. He shows
that the total cost of admission to
baseball leagues throughout the coun-
try-including minor leagues-last
season could not have been less than
$10,0OO,O00. The expenses, covering
salaries, uniforms, travelling bills etc,
of the teams could not have been much
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

less than $1,000, 900, according to his
estimate. Amateur clubs and college
teams-the public schools league of
New York city includes 100 teams
| also call for heavy expenditures of
money, not in admission fees, but in
other forms of outlay.
Altogether. he declares. there can
| be no doubt but that America spends
over S12,5000C0 a year on baseball.
This vast sum does not include the
| permanent investment in baseball
| parks and the capitalization of the
sport at is no venture to say" the
writer asserts, that in the eight clubs
of the National league alone $1,000
900 is represented in franchises and
plants" Similar estimates he adds,
may apply to the American league.
| He takes up the other sports in
turn, estimating the annual eXpendi-
lures of the country in football at
$2.50O,OO0, in golf at $7,0OO.O00, in ten
mis- at $2,250,0O0, in track athletics at
| $45, 100000, etc, the total outlay for
all being S73, $4,000. The total per-
manent sporting goods business, now
large enough to be capitalized in the
millions, is not included in these esti-
mates.
These are enormous figures, yet
while the writer does not profess en-
tire accuracy, since exact facts and
details in these matters are hard to
get, he is probably not far wrong in
! his estimates. This vast outlay for
| play and athletic pursuits certainly
refutes the charge often made that
! Americans are too much absorbed in
business to care for play. The show
ing casts a new light. too, on Ameri-
can traits and tendencies and the
way the people spend their money.
The total cost of athletics is great
but the wholesome fact remains that
it is out-of-door sports and amuse-
ments that most attract people. Since
play they must in order to promote
well-being, it is we'll that they turn
their attention to this particular kind
of play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Dic,eetinn the Bluff.


When called by some one unafraid
A blur will melt away.
-Screnely from the landscape fade,
Nor for an encore stay.
Say Boo" and took % in the eye
/ I'D you will never fail.
Wien II has measured your def.
To see the blum turn pale.
Sit down and let Il have its way.
Nor OFFER = protest.
And II VIII want you to obey
And work that IL may rest.
t-id things will go from worse 10 worsa
II you refuse 20 fight.
For q will fancy In YOUR purse
II has vested right.
Blu. meet II with frowning from.
- its pretent!o1s scoff.
And show II in a manner blunt
The place where IL gets OF.
ARC Il Will meekly fold it's tents,
Prepare at once 10 quit
Take baggage. bag and buster hence
And like an Arab fit.
On ti:ilic. unobirusive souls
g feeds and asks for more.
AID as its eye In frenzy rolls
i deTkly hints at gore.
But penetrate its thin disguise.
Bc mercilcss and rough.
And you viii learn. 20 your surprise.
n bluf is just n biuf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

Woodrow Wilson. governor-elect OF
New Jersey, received the largest vote
ever cast in New Jersey for the gov
ernorship, the nearest to it being that
for Mr.. Stokes in 1904. which was only
$50 less But Mr.. Wilson's majority
was not the largest on record. having
been surpassed by Mr.. Stokes by 2,2S4.
1t was a great victory for Wilson and
gives him a rather conspicuous place
as a democrat who is in the presiden.
tial possibility spotlight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
COUNT LEO TOLSTOY'S
CAREER IN BRIEF.

Born Tasnaya Poliana, Russia,
Aug. Is. 1898.
Educated kazan university.
Served in Crimean war 1885.
Married Sophia Behrs Sept q.
1871.
First of sixteen children born
June, 1858.
Organized peasant schools 1875.
Co-opeTatcd in cheap publications
1855
Organized relief for starving pop
ulation of middle Russia 1882.
Renowned property in copyright.
land and money to wife 1856.
communicated by Russian syn
Cd 1901.
Left home to escape luxury Nov
10. 1910.
Wife twice attempts suicide Nov.
II. 1910
Rejoined by wife on pilgrimage to
Caucasus Nov. 10. 1910.
Famous writings included Anna
Karenina," My Confession" The
Kreutzer Sonata" and THE Slavery
of Our Times"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

The Peoria d-Transcript is to
begin the publication December ! ot
a night edition TO be issued at II
O'Clock, which the publishers claim will
reach thousands of rsnoers. Pso"ia
must nave as many night hawks as
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
WAS STRIKE AID
Yet Minister BRAND Tactics
Quickly Ended Frances
Railway Tieup.
DROPS SOCIALIST DOCTRINE
Invoked Patriotism of Employees by
Calling Them to Colors and
Making Them Work.

The resignation of Aristide BRAND,
French premier. and his entire ca inet
recalls curious coincidence. The res
ignation was caused ostensibly by the
attacks made upon the prime minister
because of his gripping the railway
strikers by summoning to the colors
those employees who were army re
servists and compelling them to op-
crate the trains through their patriotic
allegiance.
Yet this same premier who invoked
patriotism to end the huge walkOut
had but few years before advocated
a wholesale labor strike and been
among the forefront of Frances So
cialiStS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

A Michigan paper, through a typo
graphical error, recently stated that
the moon was eclipsed at 1855. But
that was not nearly so shocking as the
one which appeared recently in a
Springfield Journal church notice. and
which read: 1.-The annual chicken pie
supper will be hell at the church on
Thursday night" The pastor denies
that that was copy" The pie supper
was entirely respectable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

a desire to shake out some undesira BILE
members and that BRAND would soon
! be found forming a new official family.
The appeal TO patriotism. which was
Brands chief weapon in his defense
of the governments strike tactics. won
him the victory, but it necessitated the
enunciation of some strong doctrines.
For instance. BRAND declared the
strike was a plot to ruin France and
amid intense excitement said that If
the laws had not given the government
the means of keeping the country mas
ter of its railways and national de-
lenses it would not have hesitated to
have recourse to illegality. He after
ward modified this statement by say
ing that what he meant was that in
grave hours-of national peril exception
al measures were justified.
BRAND, though once Socialist and
abor man. apparently modified his for
mer radical views when he took the
premiership.
BRAND Brilliant Scholar.
BRAND was minister of justice and
public worship in the Clemenceau cab
met. He is brilliant scholar and
orator, an avowed Socialist and was
the author of the final chapters of the
separation law On July % 1909, Pres
ident Fallieres invited him to recon
struct the Clemenceau cabinet. and
the next day he announced the minis
try which recently resigned. 1t con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

famed six or the members or the
CIemenceau cabinet.
BRAND. in addition to the premier
ship, retained his portfolio of minis
ter of justice and public worship. At
this time BRAND was described by
some as a reformed Socialist because
he had modified some of his former ex-
Ireme doctrines. He was generally
admired for his handling of the long
campaign between the state and the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Nov. 20 in American
History

lST2-IIUriy,-- tircrle!. founder of the
New York Tribune. died in Pleas
antvillc. y. Y: born at Amherst, ".
H. Feb 3. 1911.
19Oo-Rear Admiral Frederick McNalr.
L. S. ". veteran of the civil war.
died. born 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
viii Promote Beauty.

Women desiring beauty get wonder
full help from Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
1t banishes pimples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils. 1t makes the skin
soft and velvety. 1t glorifies the face.
Cures sore eyes, cold sores, cracked
lips. chapped hands. Best for burns,
scaIds, fever sores, cuts, bruises and
piles. 25c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

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's
Cough Remedy Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and
st has never disappointed them. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

President Diaz has convinced some
lof the powers that the most effective
weapon in a time of revolution is the
big stick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

!. Seattle leads Portland, Ore, in pop
inletion by 237,194 to 207,214, a heavy
increase in both cases, and the race is
still on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Dnesn,t Lake Lonn.

"IIe tells all lie knows"
'''Is that soT'
+'That's n fnct"
Then what does be dog"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Good Chance.

HE has money to throw at the
birds
Rich. is he;"
lawfully"
what are all those people hanging
round him trying 10 doT'
Trying to make him believe that
they are tbs piIGs."~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Evidence.

IVTNETTNEs
Brown thinks his partners wife has
tHiCbty poor judgment"
That soE"
Yes"
WHY"
Marrying Brown was optional with
her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Tuesday, November 20, 1910.

+ The attempt to revise the price Of
provisions downward has received a
fcheck. Next it will be a setback.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Catching Up.

what a fool am" exclaimed the
husband.
Just discover it. dear?" said his wife
sNeetly.
discover whatf"
"You always were a year or two be-
find the rest Of us"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Just a Lawyer

"Is he n doctor Of philosophy 2"
NO: just Of fee-law-sO-fee."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Same Resemhlanee.

Cfnder the spreading chestnut tree
The village joNesmith sits
And makes. II he has any luck,
His living by his wits.
He does not swing the massive sledge
like any blacksmith stout
But still in working at his trade
He has his hammer out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
lust Wondered.

"By the way. did you know julius
Caesar
"Of course not. He has been dead
for about 2.UOO years"
That's so. isn't It? Say. how long
have you been dead:"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Reorganization Is Likely.

As BRAND scored a victory in the
chamber of deputies when the govern
ment's strike action was considered. so
it is predicted that the resignation of
the entire cabinet was due chiefly to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
Iinre-inn Romnant.

"I didn't suppose you were super
stitiOuS.'
I'm not"
yet you confess to a belief in
Signs"
only dollar Sans"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

The politician finds as much trouble
in coming back as the pugilist does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

Proved.
"You are frightfully eXtravagant"
Glow can yOu say sou
you spend lot of money"
~Well?"
And it takes c lot of time to do It."
"WeIlT"
"And time is money. so you are
doubly extravagant"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

Don't expect the superintendent TO
raise your salary because you have
shown him that you know more than
~ uoeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
< HuTaOr and
} Philosophy
\ by DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

ONE reason why women's hats are
so large is because the prices are
20 enormous that there must be some
concession made TO appropriateness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

If you want TO know all the mean
things man has done just ask the
man he has beaten for an Office in the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29
THE ARGUS.

az The J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

There is always something to be
Gone at home when you stay around
IN the hope of enjoying d little leisure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-29

II is easier for a millionaire TO be
generous than 10 be honest. 1t also
costs him less.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-01
BEET DIGGING
HOLDS SWAY AT RIGBY
fspeclal Correspondencc.l

D IGBY. Sept. 22.--The monotony
IN OF the long dry season has been
broken during the last few days by
occasional showers, but no great
amount OF rain has yet fallen. Our
thrcshing Is about over for this sea-
son and large quantities of grain are
being transferred from tho farmers
hins to the elevators, mills. and rail-
way cars Potatoes are being dug;
the crop is somewhat lighter than tho
average but the market price is above
what 1t usually Is at this time OF year
hence shippers are kept busy rcceiv-
ing and disposing OF the tubers.
Letters authorizing the digging, OF
beets are coming in and farmers gem
orally rejoice In the opportunities, of
getting in their crops SO carly IN tho
season, Abundance OF alfalfa Is also
in the stacks and the prospect of q
ready sale OF hay is also favorable.
Tho schools are in progress With
4O6 pupils. the teachers being Nell
tDicrdan. Alice Quinton, Elsie Perry,
Hazel Kelly, Olive Minear. Horatius
Cole. Katherine Burgraff Cecilia
Schmid, and Principal David T.. Will
llams. The high school has 81 stu
dents, and the instructors are J. w,
Lang, Leslie Perry, Miss Davis and
Miss Som. ytt
a child was born to Mrs. Edith
Mndsen Sunday and lived but a few
hours,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-01
News FROM dine Leading Cities Of lime Gem State
FINE NEW OPERA HOUSE
WILL BE OPENED
Special Correspondence

NJ Especial CORRESPONDENCE
ID UREEY. Sept. 2s.--W Ward conference
d was held hero last Sunday. Ed
ers J. l.. Smith and W. 7. Harper Of
the stake presidency were in attend
ance.
President Jack. accompanied by
Bishop Thomas and wife, passed
through Burley Sunday from Hepburn,
where they had been attending ward
conference.
Burley will celebrate the opening of
the new opera house. beginning next
Friday night. when II grand ball will
be given. An excellent program las
been arranged. consisting OF singing,
music and speech making. to be fol-
lowed with grand banquet in the aft
ernoon, and u play entitled Hazel
Kirke.'' in the evening. Prominent men
will be in attendance. The building,
costing about $4,000. Is about complete
cd, with the exception Of tho heating
plant, which will be Installed before
cold weather. 1t is owned coniointly
by Bishop G.. w. Davis OF the hishopric
and the Mutual Improvement associa-
ton of the ward. 1t is one of tho fin
est amusement halls in southern Idaho
and is 1, credit to Burloy and its peo-
pie. It has large stage, well equipped
with up-to-date scenery, and the audi
torium is fitted with opera chairs which
can be removed for dance II Is fur
nished with q large gallery. Its scat
Ing capacity will be over 500.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-01
CANDIDATES
ARE APPALLED, Al !. |. Ed
Minority of canva ASST. Board
Refuse 10 Certify to Some
Nominations.
------- ~ 800
IRREGULARITIES CLAIMED.
IRREGULARITIES CLAIMED.
o.,,,,,,,u, Proceedings Niay be lnsti-
,utcd 10 compel Favorable Action
-campaign Formally Opened.
snseial correspondence.

oIsE. Sept. ga minority re-
mort Of the state can N'1s;iG
~ hoard of the election returns
IL has Just been submitted by
secretary of State Robert Lansao On
and state Treasurer G. A. Hastings,
The list of candidates affected by TINS
minority report is quite extensive and
includes the following prominent Re-
publicans, which the two officials
named refuse to certify to: James II.
Rrady. candidate for reelection as
governor; Burton L. French. candidate
for Congress; l.. Fl. Sweitzer. candi-
date for lieutenant governor: VIII
fred L. clifford, candidate for sec
retary of state: o. Y. Allen. candidate
for state treasurer: and Fremont
Wood, candidate for Judge of the
Third judicial district. The prominent
Democrats affected include candidates
Bowen for Congress. Hawlcy for gov
ernor Hunter for lieutenant governor;
Badlev for secretary of state; Jones
for auditor: Carruth for treasurer
and Moore for attorney general.
The report reads: I'VE find from the
abstracts on file in the office of the