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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
A LnnenfahIe Failure.

The Rock Island municipal commits
sion made a lamentable failure of the
Fourth avenue paving proposition aft
er all. When the question came up
of confirming the report of the board
of improvements yesterday afternoon
the commission instead OF doing one
thing or the other, or taking any posi-
tive stand, simply defaulted. It's at
titude was weak and wobbly, sicken-
ingly so. 1t had neither the courage to
go ahead with the improvements nor to
turn it down for cause. 1t simply let
IL slip.
The people had hoped that the com
mission was about TO take advantage
of the opportunity presented in the
proposition for permanent street i'm
provements, not only as applied to
Fourth avenue, but to the entire bust
ness section. and TO do something to re-
deem itself
But il failed supinely at the crucial
moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
The Northcott Dinner.

United States Senator Shelby NJ.
Cullom was dined the other night at
Springfield under the personal direc-
ton of United States District Attor-
ney William A. Northcott. II having
been discovered that Uncle Shelby
would not talk, it was thought advisa-
bic to see if he could eat
He atel
Invited to the party were political
foes to the republican party, bench
men of Cullom, color bearers for De.
neen, and lackeys for Lorimer.
The public was forewarned that no
fistic encounters need be anticipated
The advance notices stated it would be
purely social"
This was a mistake" the SPRING
field Register suggests, "a serious mis-
take. An opportunity for enEghten-
ment on many pertinent political. sub
jects was overlooked. There should
have been a program of addresses, in
Guiding:
United States Marshal Behrens on:
Was My Present Job a Reward for
My Vote for Lorimer?' Lieutenant
Governor John D. G. Oglesby: 4 Won
der What Fathers Name Will Do for
Ne" Former Governor Richard Yates
of the sob squad I'll be. Lorimer's
Candidate if Lorimer Says Cam
Governor Charles S. Deneen: Should
Republican Legislature Appropriate
$2Q,000,0O0?' United States Senator
Shelby NJ. Cullom: Why Voted For
the Retention of Lorimer in the United
States Senate
AS climax, Mine Host Northcott
might have given a graphic detail OF
his forcible exit from representative
hall on the morning Lorimer was put
over.
Then there might have been a gen
eral explanation why Lorimer himself
was not invited
Certainly the possibilities of that
party were sadly neglected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

, farY'
"To the village, about mile up the
island"
do you come back to paint this
afternoonP' -
"I expect tor
'Then it is not necessary that you
should lug them both ways have a
| shack on the crest, between here and
the road, and you can leave them
there"
"That would indeed be saving of
labor"
He took up a part of her belongings
while she carried the rest, and they
walked together up little path to one
of those summer cottages containing
only beds, chairs and cheap tableware
which city folk rent either for a few
weeks in summer or for ''the season"
There was a broad porch on three
sides of it, and It's occupant, setting
down the artists materials on the
porch, said:
~They may remain here TIL you re-
turn In the afternoon, and If you don't
come again today / win take them In
side and keep them for you till you
need them"
"You are very kind" Constance re-
piled. do You live here all aloneY'
For the present. I go back to the
city early In September"
"K will relieve you of my belongings
about o'clock this afternoon"
"If it is not necessary that you
work all day / would advise you not
to do SOL
"why7'
'Well"-he looked up at the sky for
a reason and found one-'in the morn
ing we are fresh and can do our best
work. Besides, when we have just
finished q bit Of work we are liable to
either undervalue or overvalue 1t. If
you leave what you have done this
morning without looking at 1t till to-
morrow you WILDE able to put much
better estimate upon, it than now. just
after working upon it."
"And If 1 leave it here 1 can't see
It, can II"
when you are fresh You will know
Just what it requires. You see, the
course I advise is beneficial in more
ways than one"
Constance left him and, striking
disused road through the pines, walk
ed away toward Harpswell village.
After dinner instead of going back to
her work she took siesta and later
a tour of observation in search of OBJ
jects to transfer to canvas.
The next morning was clear and
crisp. Constance walked to the cot
tage where she had left her belong
ings and, approaching, saw her easel
set up on the north porch and her pic
ture resting on il. She was far bet
ter pleased with what she had done
than she had been the day before
Just then the stranger came out, and
she slid to him:
You are an admirable teacher.
Last evening was disposed TO throw
my work into the fire. This morning
am very well satisfied with it"
Perhaps it is because you see it
through rested eyes"
Constance took her picture down to
the position she had occupied the day
before and began her days work. She
was again disappointed. 1t seemed
to her when noon came that her pic
ture looked much as it had done the
day before. She carried it up to the
strangers cottage. He saw her coming
and went out TO meet her.
81 fear that I have spoiled IT." she
said to him This morning 1t was
fine; now it is worse than 1t was yes
terday.'
PUT it away from you again." he
said, eth tomorrow morning"
81 VIII leave it with you till to-
morrow morning IL, you viii kindly
keep it. but 1 know that during the
day I have injured 1t rather than Inn
nroved it. I TN heartsick over #"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
A Kept Promise.

When the democratic house Of rep
resentatfves convened Speaker Champ
Clark announced that saving of $780,
900 would be effected by the applica-
in the running OF the house. The re-
publicans scoffed at the idea, They
said it couldn't be done. But on the
day of adjournment Chairman F1tzger-
aid of the committee on appropria-
tons, announced that instead OF the
promised $4,000 having been saved,
the amount was s22S, 900! I'VE do not
believe that we crippled the house by
abolishing a place in the house organ
izatlon which had been held for years
by a 16-year-old girl who never came
to the capitol" declared Congressman
A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania in
explaining the methods by which the
$22S,00O was saved. I'VE do not be-
lieve We crippled the operations of the
house by abolishing the positions Of
a couple of telegraph operators who
had not put their hands to an fnstru-
sment in years. We do not believe we
crippled this'house by abolishing about
20 policemen who never could be
found around the capitol or by abolish
ing places supposed to be held by men
In this building and carried on the
payrolls, drawing 5000 to 81, 900 a year,
Who were working at the same time
in real estate offices in the city of
Washington.
We have simply made the opera
ton Of this house honest"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

The formation of the Atlantic & Pa
cific Transport company Of New Jer-
sey, with capital stock of S15,000,O 900,
for the purpose of building Is ships
for trade in the Panama canal, does
seem TO bear out the suggestion that
ship subsidy IS absolutely essential to
the carrying trade of America Where
there are commercial opportunities
there will be capital TO finance the en-
terprises without pulling the purse
strings of the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Farmers to Save RaIIro.d.

Macomb, Sept. 6.-Rather than see
the rails and ties torn up and sold
for junk. farmers and business men
along the line of the Chandler rail
road, running from Macomb TO Lit
tleton. will take stock and assist in
purchasing and recognizing the
road. Bids will be opened on Sept
81 and the road will probably be
turned over to the new company, to
be known as the Macomb Southern
Traction. The new company. IL its
bid proves acceptable TO the court,
will be capitalized at $4,000 and
viii extend the road from Boards
town, via RushviIle. chicagoans re-
Gently bid $50. 900 for the road. plan
ming 10 suspend operations and dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Growing confidential: 81 am very poor
and have hoped soon to be able to
make my living In this way. IL the
more work put on a picture the
worse It IS, what chance is there for
met"
I'VE must all meet encouragement,
he replied, but when we are in it's
tolls there is a kind fairy called rest
that unwinds them, and when we are
refreshed we take hold again with
renewed vfgor."
So Constance left her picture with
her new found friend, went 10 her
room and lounged the rest Of the day.
In the morning she found her picture
again set up in an advantageous light,
and again her dissatisfaction with IL
Of the day before was changed to
comfort
Day after day Constance worked on
her picture, every morning comforted
by its appearing to her to be improved
from what it was the day before.
every noon fearful lest she had lost
more than she had gained. The
stranger taught her many a ''trick," as
he called 1T, by which objects were
brought to their relative position and
striking effects produced. One thing
she knew-taken altogether. the pic
ture was really growing into some
thing beautiful. She believed that
what she was doing was due entirely
20 a subtle influence her instructor
exerted over here
During this time the summer was
1v,AN NhA a ND
the sky took on cold hue, and the
cottage residents of ,Orr's island began
to return to their permanent homes.
Constance finished her painting and
was delighted with it She was sur
prised at her talent.
Constance's instructor told her that
II she would take her picture to q
prominent art dealer In Boston he
thought she would get good price
for it. He said he would meet her
there on a certain date and introduce
her. On the day named she took her
work to the store, but her instructor
failed to meet her. She showed the
dealer the picture, and he studied IL
carefully
ibid you paint itf' he asked.
Certainly. Why to you ask that7'
Because I would have sworn that
was g. Frank Elliot"
Taking up a small microscope, he
brought it to bear on a lower corner.
at is an Elliot" he said
what do you meanr exclaimed the
astonished Constance.
The dealer handed her the micro
scope, and she brought it to bear on
the picture. There she saw "F. Elliot
del"
who is Frank Elliott" she asked.
"Our principal American marine
painter just at present"
where does he live?"
Nowhere. He's been trying to re-
gain his health at Orr's island, be
heve."
Constance was dumfounded.
what value do you place upon the
picturef" she asked.
The dealer pondered a few moments,
then said:
'It is worth about 81 200
Goodness gracious!" exclaimed the
girl, her breath quite taken away
At that moment Constance's tnstruc-
tor walked into the shop.
"Hello, Elliot" said the dealer.
"Been trying to fool me again. have
your You can't do 1t. I'd know your
work in dungeon"
The sequel to this story is very brief
and very prosaic. Frank Elliot and
Constance, his wife, row In summer
occupy the cottage at Orr's island,
where he painted the picture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Augustus Thomas, while discussing
the prevailing emptiness of New York
theatres this season, recalled a trip
which Bill Nye and fellow humorist
made through Illinois. Nye's com
panion, looking through the peephole
of a village theatre curtain one night,
remarked: bill, the house is just
about empty" Il don't see why" re-
piled Bill, we've never been here be-
FORE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Sept. 8 in American
History

IoUo - Horatio Greenough. famous
sculptor. born at Boston; died
1852
1o01-President William Mckinley
shot while holding reception in
the Temple of Music at the Pan
American exposition in Buffalo by
Leon F. Czolgosz. an anarchist
1910-The Republicans carried Yer
mont in the state election. Former
Vice President Fairbanks ad-
dressed Mexican War Veterans at
what was announced as the last
meeting of the national association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Under Suspicion.
Great string
of fish nl
brought home"
Yea but how
ala he get
themr
I'D 4 q n he
catch themT )
Catch them7
He bought them
OF a kid and DR..
Cooked up q sto-
ry."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

The number of words your Uncle
Shelby is uttering on politics is so
great the telegraph wires cannot han
die them. The only thing is for Broth
er Northcott TO get out another brief
and send it by express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Disciples Gather in DanvlIIe.

Danville, Sept 6.-There are $40
churches of the Disciples of Christ
in Illinois, the pulpits of which are
filled by 426 ministers, and during
the past year they have raised and
contributed s22,321.54 to foreign
missions These facts were made
known during yesterdays session of
the 61st conyention of the Mission
airy Society of the Churches of Christ
Of Illinois, which Is being held in
Danville this week. Following the
devotional exercises of the afternoon
session an address on church extern
sion work. was delivered by Rev. c.
C. Smith of Cincinnati. Last nights
session was devoted to the annual
address of John R. Golden of Spring
field, president of the society, and
another address on church extension
work by Rev. George w. Muckley of
Kansas City, Mo. Litchfeld, Bloom
ington, Springfield and Rock Island
are candidates. for next years con-
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Benbow City, Sept. 6.-when
Henry Klein, a boilermaker, was
shot by Tony Jennings the injured
man calmly picked the bullet and
two broken teeth from his mouth
and asked his assailant why he didn't
shoot again. Klein. after removing
the lead, went to the Office of DR..
Barton. where his injury was dress
ed. He returned to work yesterday.
Jennings was arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Tha RfMAnAnna

The Difference.
"why do you take erare1ser'
TO get up an apostle"
"Have you no appetizer
mo-
"Geei You're ncky."
"LuckyT'
Eyes. Now have an appetite ana
It keeps me rustlinE all the time to
satisfy it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Tafts Record ..IndefensibIe."

Nearly threefourtNs OF Mr.. Taft's
term of ONCE has passed into history.
He has had sufficient time TO have made
progress on lines along which he promis
ed TO proceed when he was q candidate
for the high ONCE he holds. He made
his campaign on q tariff revision
downward issue, and today the coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Take a look at Fourth avenue west
Of Twentieth and then draw your own
conclusions in view of the failure of
the municipal commission TO rise to
the demands of the situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

1t is perfectly natural that Senator
Cullom should advocate harmony in
the republican party of Illinois, espe-
cially If harmony means that every
body must be for Cullom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
POLICE CHIEF HELD UP
Arthur Walls of Oskaloosa Loses Re-
voIver and Money.

oskaloosa, Iowa, Sept. 6--Arthur
Walls, chief of police. was held up
and robbed of his revolver, his watch,
money and other valuables in the
yards of the Iowa Central here. He
was trying to arrest burglars who
had robbed shoe store. Sheriff
Reese and a posse are on the trail
of the robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
AGREEMENT is APPROVED
| Speaker Commends Reciprocity Be
fore British Association.

Portsmouth, Eng, Sept. 6.-The
feature of yesterdays meeting of the
British association was a paper on
the subject of reciprocity between
the United States and Canada, read
by Charles E. Mallet, ex-fnancial
secretary to the war Office and for
mer member of parliament. Mallet
strongly approved the Canadian
American agreement and derided the
suggestion that it would lead to an
nexation THE Canadian nationality
is far too great a living force the
speaker said, 'to be swallowed up in
the United States"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

1t must be said that President Taft's
gratitude toward the democrats in con-
gress. who helped him out of the Can
adam reciprocity hole, has had an ex-
tremely short life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

A book has been written on the evo-
luton of the revolver. Yes. the revol-
yer frequently evolves into a prison
sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
ILLINOIS NEWS
Stark County Pioneer Dead.

Kewanee. Sept. GAINES Kidd,
a wealthy pioneer of Stark county,
died suddenly yesterday of heart
trouble, aged 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
A pouhtan.

A Doubter.
1--WE are selling everything below
cost"
''You must be losing a lot of money
eve are"
'Do you think you have host enough
today to buy an automobile"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
HuTxa0r and
Philosophy
~ 0afReAJsaRR. !ensxw
PASSING SEASON.

NOTICE what summer IL up TOT
~ NO?
Sliding slyly down the skids.
Folding its tsnt
And preparing TO went
Packing it's trunk.
Who would have thlnk
II Of summer3
Just - ne were Sstttng warmed
up 70 IL.
Feeling wen baked
Or at least half done.
1t had to run
Along.
That's the way with summer.
When Il In q conner
We think. Wen.
Here 10 q constant
And q sticky friend"
1t drops In. takes or its hat.
Gloves. ovsrcoat
And. II Il 10 speciality styliah.
Its suspAnders-
But no. Hold ont
summer II a lady
And Doesn't wear EN-.
We mean to say
1t donS tina gay
Shirt waist and says 20 one 0na an.
"Bo comfortable
Just a. wO have ezken tn advice
Ana put osrsslvss On Zoe &
For q hong. quiet rest
II begins reaching for its hat
Saying in solemn tones;
81 must be on
TO Join the other suumsrs
OF the past
I hear than calling. calling.
And II r. me
vor old Times junk pdlef''
Sadly We note tn departure
Its days were all too few.
But. as we can do nothing about T.
That II what We do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

If you're short OF cash, just think of
your Uncle Sam. He had deficit of
$22,000,O00 in august The profligate
old soul,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
RockefeIIer's Cousin Dead.

Rockefellers Cousin Dead.
Warrensburg, Mo-, Sept. 6.-David
Rockefeller Smith, cousin of John
d. Rockefeller's, is dead. aged 81. He
was a veteran of the civil war and was
formerly city marshal here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

He needs TO be persevering but not
necessarily a skillful liar In order to
make a convert of himself.
Youth is hopeful because IL has not
yet seen the end Of anything.
The man who makes a specially OF
getting there makes a habit Of success.
The fellow who always brags of
himself probably believes in working
where work is most needed.
1t Is hard to keep IN touch with the
ethereal when the material Is calling
for the wherewith to pay the grocer.
When a man has gathered momen-
tum on the down grade the only thing
to do is to stand from under.
ANY woman knows that the Injuries
Of yesterday are the necessities of to
day.
About the time we ought to be max
ing good ambition TO do 30 leaves US.
To a girl curling mustache Is more
appealing than a head full OF sense.
Between getting what we want and
wanting what we get there's often a
world OF difference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Wanted More Evidences

Wanted More Evidence.
(which OF the sisters is the more
beautiful
II could hardly say"
"But you have seen both Of them"
81 have only sampled the cooking OF
one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Extend the Second avenue lighting
system 1t is brilliant undertaking
well startede Let it be completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Vote Down $4,000 cttv uaII

Monmouth, Sept 6.-The election
yesterday for a $4,000 bond issue
TO erect new city hall building was
defeated by 81 majority. Only about
so per cent of the full vote was cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
"Boy Bankers" Creditors Firm.

"5oy Bankers" Creditors Firm.
bloomington; Sept. 6.-Creditors
of Earl Butler of Chicago, known as
the hoy banker, will probably re-
iect an offer of Is per cent, made TO
them by his attorney. There appears
to be disposition to prosecute the
youthful flnancier, who was so &C
tive in establishing a chain Of banks
in central Illinois, notably at ST. Da-
vid, Ellisville, and Glasford. Buffers
wife has agEeed to waive all claims
to property in which she has 2 dover
right and which viii be applied upon
the assets, providing Butler is not
prosecuted, while J. w. Gronert OF
Indiana, father of Mrs. Butler, will
cancel claims OF $4,000. A mass
meeting of creditors may be held to
consider the offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get bottle Of
Chamberlain's Eminent for Is cents a
piece OF flannel dampened with this
liniment is superior to any plaster for
lame back, pains in the side and
chest, and much cheaper. Sold BY al
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Modest.

Modest.
Gould you loan me the price Of q
meal?'
81 only have a nickel"
"Let me have It and 1 will bring you
back the change"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Seuenzeer-OId SteepleIacle-9a,enqi7 IFS Feet irS
NHfdaik- ~ -

Of
Samuel Hughes famous his
hegpoe
The photographer snapped them
n a neighborng skyscrapef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana weekly at 1874
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill rEn-
tered at the postofice as second-cIass
ratter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Hurt Her

Hurt Her
Mary had a little lamb.
She thought that lamb was II.
They took the tsriff on OF wool
And Mary had a Mt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Evidently Some One Did.
~They have an automobile"
. II didn't know anybody would take
another mortgage on their house."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06
Her Way.

''How do you manage your hus
band?"
81 insist that he please himself"
"ResultY'
HE insists that I please him next
time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Improve the streets. Do it now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

pose of all material. but the court
rejected the bid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

The fellow who always brags of
himself probably believes in working
where work is most needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

The man who makes a specially Of
getting there makes a habit Of success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

When a man has gathered momen-
tum on the down grade the only thing
to do is to stand from under.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

1t is hard to keep IN touch with the
ethereal when the material Is calling
for the wherewith TO pay the grocer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

ANY woman knows that the luxuries
Of yesterday are the necessities Of to
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

He needs to be persevering but not
necessarily skillful liar in order to
make a convert of himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

Youth is hopeful because IL has not
yet seen the end Of anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-06

About the time we ought TO be max
ing good ambition 20 do 30 leaves US.