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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
that they have no desire to change
the gubernatorial office from an ex-
ecutive to legislative one.
The Captain Who Chose to Go Down
With His Ship.

The other day the newspapers
printed reports Of the rescue of
crew from a wrecked and sinking yes
sci, from which the captain refused
to be taken, he preferring to go down
with his schooner. He wrote a rare
well to his wife, to be sent to her, and
spoke a last goodbye to the crew and
rescuers through megaphone as the
succoring steamer left for shore, and
afterwards persisted as the waves
swept over the vessel.
Doubtless the captain was a brave
man, but we can see no rational de-
Tense of his determination to sac
riflce his life with the loss of his YES
sell What good was accomplished by
his remaining on the doomed schoon-
er, when death was certain? He did
not expect to save the vessel. why,
then, did he refuse to be rescued WIFI
the crew? He had a wife living in
little town in Maine, and why, instead
of writing to her a farewell letter, did
he not. since his boat could not be
saved. avail himself of the opportunity
to escape and return to his wife? He
might have secured command of an
other vessel and have made many sue
cessful and profitable voyages.
What is the value of a vessel in
comparison with the value of a hui
man life, when one has living those
who love him and are dependent upon
him?
Regardless Of the desire to applaud
heroism, one hesitates to commend the
act of a man who needlessly sacrifices
his life, who decides to die when moth
ing is to be gained by his death. II
| is drawer to confront the difficulties
and to meet the obligations of life
than to escape them in voluntary
death. IN this life we are, so tc
speak, soldiers on duty and no man
has the right to desert his post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Roosevelt Up Against 1t.

John A. Dix, democratic candidate
for governor of New York, does not
intend that even Roosevelt shall mis-
represent him with impunity.
Roosevelt has falsely stated that
Mr.. Dix was connected with a wall
paper trust. Mr.. Dix now demands
public apology, and Roosevelt is
up against the proposition of retract-
ing his false declaration or standing
pat on his Misrepresentation. We
believe he will follow the latter
course.
The truth about Mr.. Dix's affairs
was easily obtainable," says the New
York World, in commenting upon the
charge and the challenge. IF Mr..
Roosevelt had desired the truth he
had only to take the same pains to
ascertain the facts that Mr.. Walker
another republican campaign speak
er, did. Instead, Mr.. Roosevelt jump
ed at the chance to put into circula-
ton false charges against Mr.. Dix
and gave them the authority of his
name.
| "A man of honor in Mr.. Roose-
velt's place would retract the state.
ments he made rejecting on Mr.. Dix
VIII Mr.. Roosevelt do it? He would
surprise his old acquaintance anC
violate all his own presidents if he
performed so simple an act of jus
tice to an opponent.
Mr.. Dix's letter in the Wall Pa
per Trust matter stands, both as {
warning and an example for Mr.
Roosevelt. 1t is warning agains
his habit of reckless misrepresenta
ton. 1t is an example in franknes
and straightforwardness. When die
Mr.. Roosevelt meet an issue of fac
concerning his personal or politica
conduct so squarely and so dis
passionately? Has he ever, for in
stance, dared tell the plain trutl
about his 1904 campaign fund.-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

heritance."
There is a better chance than you
think" said the other.
Rothwell looked at him inquiringly.
but received no further confidence.
Palmer replaced the box, and the two
mer returned to the lower story. Then
Palmer opened safe kept on the
premises. took out a will showed
Rothwell that it was in his favor, put
it back aud closed the safe door.
why" asked Rothwell, don't you
keep the bonds and the other things
In the safeT'
81 have a special reason for not
keeping. the bonds there. AS to the
watch and jewels, it doesn't much
matter where they are kept. Some
day you may learn the reason. So
long as 1 live can trust you not TO
disturb the box IN the garrett and
after my death what it contains may
be Of some benefit other than for their
intrinsic value"
ITO whom?"
THAT will appear at the time"
This was not very satisfactory, but
Rothwell was obliged to be satisfied
with it.
1t was but a few weeks after this
that Rothwell, having got in some
funds for the sale of sheep, rode to
the town, some dozen miles away, to
deposit the money in bank. The day
proved an eventful one. On the way
two masked men sprang upon him
from a wood beside the road and
robbed him. Returning to the ranch.
ha Do1rnar living IN fha lfvinD
room of the house with bullet hole
in his brain.
AS soon as he had sufficiently re-
covered from the shock TO think he
determined to ride to the nearest
ranch. get a messenger and send for
the proper authorities to come and
take legal action upon the matter.
Within few hours an officer of the
law arrived and took charge of both
the premises and the body.
When Rothwell had told him the
whole story Of his connection with
Palmer. concluding with the statement
that he was Palmer's heir, that he
had started for the bank that day to
| deposit some $1,000, been robbed on
the way and returned to find bis ben
afactor murdered, the official looked
| at him curiously. Then he called q
messenger and sent him off posthaste.
When the messenger returned he
brought the sheriff with him, who,
| without word of explanation, clapped
| a pair of handouts on Rothwelps
wrists. The prisoner was taken to
town and lodged in Jail, charged with
| the murder of Henry Palmer and the
embezzlement of the funds he claimed
| he had intended to put in the bank.
| The case was one OF circumstantial
| evidence-or. rather, of motiye-alone
| 1t was assumed that Rothwell had got
| behind in his accounts, had embezzled
| the amount of which he claimed be
| had been robbed and. fearing that II
| detected he would lose his inheritance
| had killed the man whose property he
would inherit.
This made a strong case against
| him, and there was very little to be
! said in his favor. No trace of any
one having attacked Palmer and nc
! evidence of Rothwell's story that he
| had bpan robbed Pr0eared The cour.
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
PROGRESS.

They're building bigger vessels. Bin.
To put the Dreadnoughts on the blink
And the contractors pockets I'LL
With bales and bucket loads OF chink.
And when this bigger one is done
And many others in its class
They'll turn out a still bigger one
AS these on to the scrap pile pass
At that the builders will not stop.
Each biggest one Will have its day.
Then something from the clouds VIII
drop.
And It will hear. BE on your way"
No odds how bulky It may be.
How many tons II may displace,
1t in a little while will see
A bigger vessel in its place.
That is the law. We must progress.
There isn't any place to stop.
The war lords will have nothing less,
The very largest in the shop,
Until the clumsy iron hulk,
All conquering and unafraid,
Just by its awe inspiring bulk
Throws little islands in the shade.
And is there any aid in sight
To all this frenzied frantic waste
For bigger ships with which TO fight
For death in iron monsters cased7
There is-a very little thing.
But very saucy. trim and Mt
The airship now has taken wing.
And they may read their doom in IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

ne hoped 10 return tor her and bring
her back with him.
The ranch was not a large one, and
the owner and his clerk were the only
two persons enga ged upon it except a
few herders, who were always away
in care of the focks. The men be-
came very warm friends and were al
most constantly together One day
Palmer said to his clerk:
You know. Harold. that I am a
bachelor and have no one in the world
to leave what belongs to me. I'm
going to make a will bequeathing this
ranch and the stock on it to you"
Rothwell smiled Considering that
you are but tea years older than L and
far stronger. l think l would better
leave my possessions, if I had any, to
you"
Furthermore" Palmer continued
without noticing the comment. there
are FIVE $1,000 bonds. which will also
be yours. These bonds, together with
some old family trinkets, I have plac-
ed in hiding. and l am going to show
you where they are hidden. They.
too. will go to you at my death"
He led the way to the attic and
from recess formed by a corner in
the roof between two joists took a tin
box. opened it and showed ROthwell
the bonds and the trinkets referred to.
The latter consisted OF n gold watch
bearing the initials II. T. and some
articles Of jewelry.
You are very kind" said Rothwell,
'to make me your heir; but. as 1 have
said. / don't think there is the slight
est chance of my ever receiving my in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
The fact that the lines on the thumb
ora o1;I>a w. M @mo porSopc haS 0iuou

The fact that the lines on the thumb
are alike in no two persons has given
the thumb print Incompatible value
for Identification purposes. The
warden at Leavenworth (federaD pris'
on reports that during the year end
ing last June there were 7.196 finger
print records, as against 4,246 Bertil-
lon records. Despite the newness of
the former method, 500 identifications
were made with it, as against 610 with
the Bertillon system. The identified
tons were of whites, negroes. Indians,
Mexicans, Chinese and Japanese Grim.
inals The criminal fears the retribu-
ton Of the thumb prints more than
the measurements Of the Bertillon sys-
tenn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Governor Deneen and the Campaign

Governor Charles s. Deneen is
proving the stellar attraction in the
campaign which the republicans are
waging to retain control of Illinois.
And, reduced to a nutshell, the bur-
den of the governors argument is
that he should be given a general as
sembly which he can control, so that
he can put over his deep waterway
proposition and other plans.
But, the Springfield Record sug-
gests, every fair-minded person well
may ask the question. Why should
Charles s. Deneen be given control
of the legislature?
The state constitution does not
presume that the governorship shall
be made legislative office.
Both in letter and in spirit it holds
that the duties of the position are
solely administrative and that it
should have no legislative rights
other than that of veto.
Illinois has had some of the great
est executives that ever brought
fame to any state. It's governor S
chair has within the memory of
men living, been occupied by Richard
Yates the senior.
By Richard ]. Oglesby.
BY John NJ. Palmer.
BY John l.. Beveridge.
BY Shelby NJ. CuIlom.
BY John P. Altgeld.
BY John r. Tanner.
BY Richard Yates the junior.
And by many other men who held
the position with honor and dignity.
But of all the galaxy of statesm en-
who have held the most exalted
place in Illinois it has remained for
Charles S. Deneen to demand that he
be given right never contemplated
by the founders of the common
wealth. Is there any good reason
Why an exception should be
made in his case?
If there is it has not been stated
even by the governors foremost sup
porters. 1t is reasonable to suppose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
HurnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DUNCAN n. .snITH

THIS is the season of the year when
the man of-the house has to wor-
~ because his wife worries because
like as not the frost will kill her
plants tonight
Probably the poet who walled that
the melancholy days are come was
thinking either Of Christmas or the
coal bills.
A lingerie dress on a cold day looks
about as "fittin'" as a soft shirt and
string tie with a dress suit
The less fire the more smudge
There is one thing about not being
your own boss-you can always lay
the blame on the boss.
To some persons Sunday means
merely a chicken dinner.
Census returns are as disappointing
as election returns, but the census
stir-up occurs only once In ten years.
we are ali more or less uypOCriUeoS
but we are ashamed TO face the fact
The believer in signs and onens al
ways has something TO blame misfor-
tune with. 1t is a poor day that
doesn't furnish a bad sign or two.
Most people can run into debt, but
they get out at a enaifs pace.
Would you be always youngf Then
get a hobby and ride it In season ana
| out of season. It may be hard on
your friends, but don't mind a little
thing like that.
If it be true that man Is old as he
feels, then what Methuselahs stag din
ners must be responsible fort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Pawned Watch-By Esther Vandeveer.
Copyrighted 1910. by Associated Literary Press.

''Goodby, Harold"
"Goodby, Alice"
These, and these alone. were the
parting words between Harold Roth
well and Alice Swain, for their hearts
were too full to say more. They were
to have been married within a few
months, but Rothweil had developed
pulmonary trouble. and it was decided
that he should go west and live an
outdoor life. The prospect before
them was gloomy. Even If Harold
recovered his health the giving up of
prospects he was leaving might keep
him in poverty and necessitate their
continued separation. He turned away
and set out for the railway station.
Alice watched him till he reached a
bend in the road, when he turned and
threw her kiss. She returned it, and
he passed out Of sight. Sad as they
were they would have been far more
so had they known what would hap
pen before they should meet again.
That same day two years hence
found Rothwell financial manager for
Henry Palmer, a rancher, though but
just appointed to the position. Roth.
well had long been a sheep herder for
Palmer, and the out of door life had
completely cured him of his ailing
AS soon as 1t was considered safe for
him to lead a more confined life Palm
er, who had taken a great fancy TO
him and who needed a clerk, put him
in charge of the financial part of his
ranching. Then Rothwell wrote to
Alice Swain that within another year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
ASSESSMENT ON INCREASE
Only Nine Counties in Illinois Show
Decrease in Taxable Property.

Springfield. Ill, Oct. 2S.-Returns
made to the state board of equalization
by local assessors of Illinois for the
year 1910 show a net increase in
assessed valuations over 1909 of S45,-
512,491. Of the 102 counties in the
state only nine show decreases. The
total local assessment for 1910 is ST.
900, 107,626. as against S1,944,595, 135
for 1909
The largest decrease in assessment
is shown in Crawford county, where
the total is 1894 100 less than 1909.
The decreases in the other eight coun.
ties are: Christian, $445,S94; Jackson.
s14,149; Macon, s29,947; Massac, S6,-
966; Pulaski, S124,3O1; St Clair, $685.
407; Tazewell, S51,179; White, s5S,
5Sl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

The question in this congressional
district is simply this: Were Payne,
Cannon and Aldrich, whom Congress.
man Mckinney supported, in accord
with the people or were Dolliver
Cummins and La Toilette. whom Tav.
lenner supported?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
FOR CONGRESS.
Fourteenth DIstrict.)
III, TaVenner, Rock Island

FOR CONGRESS-.
CFOurteentb DIstrictO
Clyde II. Tavenncr, Rock Island
county.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
(ThIrty-third District.)
state Senator-Pcter RungdahI, Mer-
Ger county.
Representative Henry l.. Wheelan,
Rock Island county.
COUNTY.
For County JudEe-AIbert Huber,
Rock Island.
For County CIerk-w. ID. Hall, Port
Byron.
For Probate Judge--Dudley Marshall,
Rock Island.
For Probate CIerk-Thomas e. Cole,
AndaIusin.
For County Treasurer-Edward Co
ryn, Moline.
For SheriR-COrneIius Donovan, South
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Over In Missouri they are having a
fight which makes the Illinois political
battles look like a mere sham. The
Missouri struggle is over statewide
prohibition. Most of the metropolitan
papers are bitterly opposing prohibi-
ton but the water wagon has the
right of way in vast sections of the
state and IS certainly going some. The
result Is being watched with interest
everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

A system Of drainage in southern
Illinois, similar to that in operation in
northern Indiana. would reclaim many
hundred thousand acres of the mos
fertile lands in America. This is q
thought for enthusiastic irrigation
promoters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Senator Cummins is evidently at.
tempting to create the impression now
with an election on, that it is greater to
be a republican than to be right The
people will prefer to believe that the
senator was sincere when he took the
position that it was greater to be right
than to be a republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Gertrude Anterior insists that an
American lady can smoke cigarets and
be lady. But that does not dispose
of the fact that she is more likely to
be a lady II she doesn't smoke cigar
cts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Clyde II. Tavenner has been q faith
Vul representative of the people as a
Newspaper correspondent at washing
tom. He Will be a faithful representa-
tive OF the people an a member of con-
Eress at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Oct. 20 in American
History

1492-Columbus discovered Cuba.
1776-Battle of White Plains, N. Y;
Americans defeated.
1SS6-The Bartholdi statue of Liberty
in New York harbor was unveiled.
1S93-Hon. Carter II. Harrison, mayor
of Chicago. assassinated by Prem
dergast, a disappointed office
seeker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try it
when in need. It contains no harmful
substance and always gives prompt re-
lief. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Judging from this weather, Fair.
banks must have tipped over into Hi
nois nAhis. stunaping tour of Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill len
tered at the postofice as seoond-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Instruments Of Torture.

"He is absolutely without human
sympathy"
but he seems pleasant and always
tries to please"
THAT is all put on" -
"But wherein does he offendT &,
Doesn't he sell alarm clocksT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Hoarseness in a child subject

Hoarseness In child subject Il
Group is a sure indication OF the ap
proach of the disease. II Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is given al
once or even after the croupy cough
has appeared it will prevent the at
tack. Contains no poison. Sold By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Roosevelt is SO, and still going at the
breakneck pace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Come on, voters; get stirred up,
The time is short.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Be democratic and you'll be right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Beats piahNNashina.

Beats Dish~ashins.
"Your daughter has such an angelic
disposition
ut is all management on my part"
"How do you do it?"
Threaten TO discharge the hired girl
whenever she gets on her high horse"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Mioht Alter IT,

Might Alter IT,
as your wife a suffragette2"
"She was yesterday"
isn't she today?"
81 don't know. She has Just had
the most expensive hat in town sent
home. and / haven't talked to her
since"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
UTILIZING the Maata.

"why don't you grow hair on - ~
head:"
"Soil is too thin, guess"
Did you ever try beans?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

His lines were cast in pleasant PLACES,
So twill be understood.
As IL must be in all such cases,
The fish were biting good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

By THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28
Not Advertising II.

"I think that some OF them are co
cheap that they hate to let theirs be
known"
Something Heroic.
"what is the matter with your
81 have a raging fever"
what are you taking for itT'
Medicine"
"Why not boiled lobsterF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

TERMS.-Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
hon. No such articles will be printed
Dver fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township IN Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Probably the poet who walled that
the melancholy days are come was
thinking either Of Christmas or the
coal bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Continued on Page Eleven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

A lingerie dress on a cold day looks
about as "fittin'" as a soft shirt and
string tie with a dress suit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

To some persons Sunday means
merely a chicken dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

There is one thing about not being
your own boss-you can always lay
the blame on the boss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

The believer in signs and ornens al
ways has something to blame misfor-
tune with. 1t Is a poor day that
doesn't furnish a bad sign or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-28

Census returns are rs disappointing
as election returns, but the census
stir-up occurs only once In ten years.
St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1910-07-22
N!pjct upcr ErcjmmS.

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St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1910-07-22

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og lonf fer man naae0e 6am. Sci
bleo ien6t 8uo til 6orelorene / Sen
mare, og De TOM itrats til l1lpffes:
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fallere0e BeopleS 5tute 8unf / Ga:
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DtltrtftSretten / Nellon County
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f9ngslet, me6ens 9anfens &osierer,
6loren, fit en- straf paa ~ Nur.
ga 8anfen, bpis &upitol fun Dor
$500, blep luffet> bar Ser en- &as=
lemangel paa ODER $4,000. Mnflo=
gen par 6orfalifning al @egnjfober=
ne og. Mootagelle al Yenge efter at
8anfen bar iniolrent.