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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

attention and were widely quoted
throughout the United States. Mr..
Scott was in continuous editorial work
many years and he was a man whose
services to his party were surpassed
ty no other man on the Pacific coast.
He was born in Tazewell county.
Illinois. He went to the Pacific coast
when he was only a boy and there
joined military company and fought
Indians along Puget Sound. He
saved his earnings, attended school,
and after while went to work on the
Oregonian. which was then a small
paper in a comparatively small town.
Later he became the principal owner
OF that newspaper, which was en-
lerged, improved and made one of the
most able newspapers in the country
and the most influential of any In the
northwest
Mr.. Scott was always a republican.
He commanded the respect not only
OF his own party, but of men of all
parties, Notwithstanding he was a
good deal of partisan and sometimes
showed the partisan spirit in a manner
that was rather provoking to his politi-
cal opponents. But he was honest and
honorable, and such a man is sure to
win. confidence. even though he some
times allows his zeal to get the better
of his judgment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Any Woman Can Have a
Soft, Velvety COMPLEXION.

If you are troubled with black
heads, large pores, pimples, freckles
or muddy complexion, get from your
druggist a two-ounce package of am
arol, add two teaspoonfuls of glycer-
inc to a pint of hot water, and the
entire contents of the package of
amarol, shake well for a minute or
so, then let stand for few hours,
and it's ready for use.
Use this lotion freely after wash
ing and drying the face, hands md
arms, rubbing until dry.
You will find this simple lotion
much better than paints, powders and
cosmetics, as it will not clog up the
pores of the skin, but leaves them
free to take in the pure air that is
necessary to health and a good COM
plexion.
Any druggist will sell you the
amarol in the original two-ounce
package, and I adVse every woman
who wants a soft, velvety. healthy
complexion to try this simple amarol
solution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
A Happy Losa.

Lose your crouch; you'n never miss n,
Though at first II may seem queer
To be just a trifie decent
To the people who are near.
But with very little practice.
Saving wood from day TO day,
You can make yourself attractive
With a grin nailed on 20 stay.
There is little satisfaction,
Nor is life the moro complete,
If you bite the heads from people
Whom in daily rounds you meet,
And the mussup isn't pleasant
When that little trick you try.
They can never sue for damage
II you smile and pass them by.
You may think II lends distinction -
II you jog along the way
With a crouch on exhibition
Every moment of the day,
But when friends who see you coming
Make excuse TO turn away
You will find the load is hardly .
Worth the freight you have to pay.
Be the little ray of sunshine
To the people that you meet
Let them feel when you are coming
That it brightens up the street.
It's the only way to travel:
Every smile will be boost,
And you'l find It worth the trouble
When the chicks come home TO roost-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
The Theatre

Stars in "Jim the Penman."-Wil-
Lam A Brady's revival of what has
aiHay been the best of all detective
vs. thief plays, Jim the Penman," will
be the opening attraction of the new
season in the Grand opera house, Chi
cago, beginning on Sunday night, Aug.
IA. Mr. Brady, acting for the S1,0O0,.
! 900 corporation of William A. Brady,
limited, effected this revival on May 8
last in the Shuberts' Lyric theater,
New York city, where the fine old play
ran for four weeks, right into the sum-
mer, to audiences that tested the ca
pacity of what is one of the largest
tEeaters in that city. 1t is said thaC
| the gross receipts for the four weeks
were $S9,76S.
| Many years have passed since Jim
| the Penman' was last acted in Chicago
III f1rst-class style; but in the Grand
it will be played by the all-star cast
that gave it in New York under the
Brady-Shubert management in the
spring At the head of the array of
ac; ors will be Wilton Lackaye, John
Mason, Theodore Roberts, Arthur For
rest Amelia Gardner. Maude Granger,
Louise Beaudet and Charlotte Ives;
while the minor roles will be filed by
players of high reputation and great
popularity.
Jim the Penman'' was written by
the late Sir Charles L. Young, an Eng
lish baronet of literary bent, and was
originally acted in London in 1886. 1t
was first acted in New York city the
following year, and was such hit that
not fewer than four companies were
sent on tour in the play. While the
duplication of companies to play sue
cesses all over the country is COM
rlon managerial practice nowadays, it
was a sensational understanding TWEEN
ty.tcur years ago; but the play was an
Immense hit wherever seen. Never,
how ever, was it acted by cast so good
as will give it in the Grand.
The Grand opera house has been re-
decorated in the summer, although the
matchless color-scheme of green and
gold that was applied in 1907 remains,
growing more beautiful with the pass
ing years, and making Of the Grand the
most artistic and beautiful playhouse
in all the United States.
Popular Wednesday matinees will be
given during the run of "Jim the Pen
man, which will be the only real dra-
matte attraction in Chicago for some
time to come. as the city's theaters are
mainly occupied with musicalplays, chief
of which is the mammoth Midnight
Sens" in the Lyric. while there is a
capital farce on view in Baby Mine"
in the Princess So>'Jim the Penman"
will be alone in its field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Aug. IL in American
History

1SOT-RoDert Fultun'S boat, the Cler-
mont. steamed mp to Albany. Full
ton first became known in the
maritime world as the inventor of
military torpedoes and submarine
war craft The Clermont. which
was to establish steam navigation.
was built in New York. but her en-
CINE was of English construction.
The success of the Clermont was
followed by a multiplication of
steamboats,. and numerous claim
ants for the honors awarded Full
ton as the father of steam navi-
CATION We're heard from.
1S6S-Tbaddeus Stevens. statesman,
died in Washington; born 1872.
1S9S-American attack on San Juan.
Porto Rico. repulsed.
190S-Ira d. Sankey. singing evangel-
list. died: born 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
The Argus Daily Short Story
On the Edge of Precpice.-By Margaret Barr.
Copyrighted. 1910 by Associated Literary Press.

! be was returning from resenting her
husbands Insults on her account and
begged her to vindicate him by secur-
ing q divorce and marrying him. She
was distressed. feeling that this was
due Quigley, but dreading to take
step that would seperate her from her
husband and her child.
One day Aver met Quigley on the
street. Each was walking with
friend. as they passed Aver said
loud enough for ouigley and his com
panion to hear:
There goes a coward am trying to
make fight
This was too much for QuigIey. who
turned and said. well. We'll have it
uUt Eow."
VERY WELL" replied Aver. draw"
Taking a revolver from his pocket he
raised it. cooking it ut the same time.
But since Quigiey was unarmed there
was no fight.
You can't escape me with bloody
nose said Aver. Its life or death
between us
And he walked on.
Quigley began to feel that he could
10 longer brook these insults. Some of
MS friends were telling him that Aver
was determined in the matter and it
might better be settled sooner thar
later They advised him TO challenge
Aver and have it over with. All sup
nosad that the origin of the matter
VAS Of the card table. Indeed. few if
any Knew thar yer was 'UyTnS 70
force his enemy to withdraw his in
fuence from Mrs. Aver. Quigley ,bluS
tered for awhile. but took no action.
But finally noticing difference in the
cordiality with which his friends greet
ed him he gave in and sent Aver a
challenge.
Aver accepted, naming revolvers at
ten PAGES. every chamber to be emptied
before the firing ceased.
This staggered Quigley, for it meant
death probably to both of the parties.
He sent message TO Aver asking
what he could do to avert the issue.
Aver replied in sealed note telling
him that he must neither speak nor
write to Mrs. Aver again. Quigley re
piled that Mrs. Aver had applied for a
divorce and had consented to marry
him as soon as il was obtained. To
this Aver replied that on his part the
affair would be dropped. But he did
not do this till he had looked into the
court records and found that his wife
had the day before applied for sep
aration.
When Aver went home that evening
he found his wife gone. His little boy
asked him what was the matter with
mamma She had cried and kissed
him all the morning, then had gone out
and hadn't come back. Wouldn't papa
go and bring her back?
But day after day week after week
month after month. passed and mamma
did not return. She was residing in a
city where divorce is made easy. The
child was obliged TO content himself
with his nurse during the day, but
whenever his father was not at his
Office he supplied so far as possible the
place OF the mother. Quigley still
lived in the city, but there was not as
much swagger in him as formerly.
Somehow no one seemed to think he
had come out of his affair with Aver
with credit, and friends were dropping off,
White ii WAS known to the Ayers
fria fh.1f a1a
for divorce. it was not known that
she was doing SO in order to marry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Death of a Veteran Journalist.

Col. Harvey w. Scott, editor of the
Portland Oregonian, and a member of
the board of directors of the Associat-
81 Press, died after an operation Sun
day night in the Johns Hopkins hospi-
tai at Baltimore. Col. Scott was 72
years old.
He was one of the best known news
pEper men in the country, and GER
tainly one OF the ablest. The editorials
in the Portland Oregonian were gen.
orally marked by unusual fullness of
information and directness and clear
ness of style, on the subject treated
by Mr.. Scott. The editorials attracted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

tie republicans. Slowly, but surely,
they will come to see their danger
The party is militant and its leaders
are crafty. They will adopt new
schemes of deception and evasion,
hoping yet awhile longer TO hold to
the protective system, their most
valuable asset, the farmer Of the
northwest, like the darned fool he is,
paying for the dance. Even Dolliver
and Cummins and the rest profess still
to be in favor of protection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

no one could understand why it was
that Helen Aver. the wife of an ex-
celient man and the mother of lovely
hey six years old. fell under the in
Guenee of Schuyler Quigley, with moth
ing except swagger and cheek to rec
ommend him. When Quigley first be-
gan to pay attention 10 Mrs. Aver her
husband did not appear to notice 1t.
The truth is he saw that his wife
was drifting away from him and he
dared not oppose her. fearing that by
his very opposition he might bring
about a catastrophe. If he permitted
the matter TO work itself out perhaps
the wife and mother would in time
tire of her new fancy and realize the
danger TO herself, her husband and her
son.
But Quigley was so aggressive, so
persistent. that Helen never got away
from g certain dominating force there
was about him long enough to recover
herself. Finally Aver decided to take
action. Since they all belonged to the
same set he had frequent opportunity
to meet the man who was undermin-
ing his home. Their first meeting was
at the house of a mutual friend. where
a number of men We're accustomed to
play poker. Ayers object was TO be-
gin a series of attempts to force a
quarrel upon Quigley. concealing the
true cause. The better to cover his
motive at the poker party he met
Quig!ey cordially. But during the
game he suddenly arose from the table,
declaring that he would not play with
cheat. making it plain that Quig-
ley was the man referred to.
! Quigley, who was perfectly innocent
of the charge. retorted. High words
followed. and Aver struck him. Quig
ley was prevented from returning the
blow by the others. who protested
against the men fighting under the
hosts roof about matter of cheat
ing at cards. thereby bringing a scan
DIAL upon the house and the party.
This left Quigley not only under
disgraceful charge, but as having re-
.ceived blow from Aver that he had
not returned. Under the regime of
half a century or more ago, be would
have been obliged to challenge Aver
or be cut by his friends. Living in
the twentieth century, he was not
obliged 10 do anything. He Nt the
matter drop. He did not call ut Ayers
house any more, but he met Mrs, Aver
when she went out on the street and
at the houses of mutual friends. All
he said to her about his trouble with
her husband was that aver had ac-
crsed him of cheating at cards and
that every member OF the party pres
ent had exonorated him of the charge.
. And so it was that Russell Aver by
trying to get rid of the man who was
really his wife's worst enemy, and at
the same time protect her good name.
only made himself appear to her
very unjust and ignoble person. She
thought that she was taking care OF
her reputation by never being with
Quigley, except when others were
present. But she found it difficult to
live with one man as his wife and
have a love affair-though devoid of
criminality with another.
Aver followed up his first attack
on Quigley by telling a number OF
Quigley's friends that he (AyerI had
struck him and Quigley had not had
the manIiness to resent the blow.
The situation was not pleasing to
any one of the three persons involved.
Qoigley represented to Mrs. Ayers that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

The announcement by a German
authority that more than 100000
tons of new shipping are building in
Great Britain, against only $4,000
tons in Germany, appears to add con-
frmation to the opinion which was
expressed by an often quoted writer
many years ago to the effect that
Britannia rules the waves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

A man milliner just returned from
Europe announces that women's hats
are going to be smaller. mis- leads
The Providence Journal to remark
that it hopes the mattress stuffing
which women put under the hats
will soon become drug in the mar
ket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

There is no conspicuous personal
leadership in Illinois in the cause of
political reform as there is in Iowa,
Kansas, Wisconsin and some other
states. Illinois is sadly lacking in
great men in these piping times"
of demand for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Be sure and take a bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy with you when start
ing on your trip this summer. 1t
cannot be obtained on board the
trains or steamers. Changes of wa
ter and climate often cause sudden
attacks of diarrhoea and it is best to
be prepared. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Answering the Quincy Wings in
quiry why a legislature including in
its membership over so lawyers, pass
es so many unconstitutional laws,
the New York Tribune suggests that
the lawyers couldn't make a living
if it were not for unconstitutional
laws. The Tribune evidently doesn't
think much of lawyers as legislators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
HuIT1or and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
d. DVNcAN ~. .SrfITM

GOSSIP is the circulating medium
with which the laxative portion
of the community gets paid for fits hard
work.
Often a mischief maker is merely q
born boss in a subordinate position.
Remaining young seems to be about
the only thing that youth Is incapable
of doing If he works at it long enough
There are women who can shed tears
as easily and as pathetically an coun-,
sci for the defense.
Ever notice that you never meet any~
body on the road to ruin?
When the labels that they paste on
themselves peel or 1t Is hard to tell.
what some people are.
When comfort speaks Co them most
men can understand her no natter
what language she uses.
Women are often foolish, but ut that
they don't hold any edge over the men
Moral courage is a good thing. but
don't mistake a tough pachyderm for
II. >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Senator Aldrich. it is said, plans
to stump the west in a campaign of
defense of the tariff measure. in which
he collaborated with Cannon and
Payne. Speed the Rhode Islander
on his journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the democratic nomination
for minority representative in the Thir-
ty-third senatorial district, and ask the
support of all democrats who deem me
worthy. J. S. SLOAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

One result Of the tennis cabinet
meeting at Oyster Bay yesterday will,
it is believed, be the launching of
Loeb's boom for governor of the EN-
pire state. And Teddy is out of pol
iticS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Chicago, the New York Tribune
declares. is actually urging its claims
to the National Brewers congress on
the ground that its torn up streets
will promote the hop industry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
The Summer Girl.

"Let us be engaged, Genevieve."
"AlI right Percy"
"You darling. Now, | don't believe
in long engagements"
Neither do /. so we will lot ours last
fifteen minutes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Not SaucN.

"He seems to care more for his dog
than he does for his children"
us that 500"
"Yes."
81 wonder whyT
Maybe il is because the dog never
sasses back"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Naturally

Naturally
"He seems breezy sort"
"Yes. he can't help it"
"Cant?"
mo"
"Why?'
Because he is always putting on
airs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Went the Length.
A Substitute
Awakening.

The burglar thought ne might be wrong
But couldn't see II quite.
They turned a searchiisht in mis- fac8.
And then ne saw the light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
GeneraIlv.

what is a diamond ring the sign
off"
Sign off"
"YeS"
"Sign that some silly saphead is Iv-
ing on prunes and potatoes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Realized His Limitations.

Realized His Limitations.
"There are lots of things man can't
explain"
"You bet / found that out"
when did il dawn on you"
when / tried TO pass a civil service
examination
Close Miss.
"He was reared I'm the lap OF lux
uTy.''
And now be hasn't a cent"
mo. or a trade or profession"
evidently lost by lap"
Went the Length.
He makes an occasional slip In his
grammar"
"Slip. did you say?"
yes"
''He shoots the chutes."
A Substitute.
els he pretty bright?'
HE don't know enough to come in
out of the rain"
II notice be knows cough TO steal
an umbrella"
Awakening.
The burglar thought ne might be wrong
d. 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Often a mischief maker is merely q
born boss in a subordinate position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Query.
" 7 b g b e q Is
SITTING on the
porch"
Il wonder II
she will h "A { c b
out d back stoop."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
THE ARGUS.

sY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11
Where is the
Money You
Workedso Hard
To Get?

Spent. wasted and gone or saw
ed and now working for you?
Your friends by saving are get
ting interest on their money
have good homes paid for and
money to invest-and increase
their incomes day by day-you
can do the same-start- a saw
ings account with this strong
bank If you want ready money
for useful purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

When the labels that they paste on
themselves peel or it Is hard to tell
what some people are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Remaining young seems to be about
the only thing that youth Is incapable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

Ever notice that you never meet any
body on the road to ruin?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

There are women who can shed tears
as easily and as pathetically an coun-,
sci for the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-11

When comfort speaks Co them most
men can understand her no matter
what language she uses.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-03

needs OF corporations and the increased
use of money in mercantile quarters
and to the requirements of Stock Ex-
change business. Bank reserves are
low. but the actual position of the Clear
Ing House institutions is not weak
Loans are large, and cash against de-
posits Is not much in excess of the
% per cent limit. Loans. however,
ere well secured, as they are based on
sents sound dividend paying concerns.
The record of dividends in the last year
is noteworthy one, but it promises to
be exceeded in 1910, both among In
dustriai corporations and railroad COM
panies. Big bank loans and stiff rates
for money are not unfavorable factors
under present conditions. but 1t may be
we'll to bear in mind that an overex-
tension of loans, which has not yet de-
veloped. would tend to upset money and
business. Call money in the year just
closed touched per cent in the last
week. against high of 311a per cent in
the last week of 1908, though in January
of that year a high of 20 per cent was
recorded.
Sterling exchange last week adjusted
itself to q natural level after a long
period OF abnormal rates. The specu-
lative element in the sterling market
has been shaken out, and the immediate
course of quotations should be governed
entirely by supply and demand. Weak
ness in rates developed as q conse-
quence of the overbought position of
the\ market. incident to miscalculation
on the part Of operators who loaded up
with cable transfers in expectation OF
heavy demand at the end of the year
in connection with an active inquiry for
remittance, and who found poor mar
ket for their commitments owing to the
fact that bankers who had to remit for
end of the year requirements supplied
their needs two weeks ago, when ster-
ling quotations advanced practically to
the level at which gold could be shipped
to Europe. Time money is quiet. 1t is
believed that the demand in this de-
partment of the market will increase in
the months to come.