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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Parallels of Teddy.

Quincy Herald: And il came to pass
that in the year of our Lord, 1911, and
in the third year of the reign of Will
liam the PonderouS, that great hub
bub arose in the land. There were
mutterings that one Teddy, king who
had fallen from his high estate, had
during his reign buried the book of the
law, trampled the laws of his father
under his feet and allowed malefactors
of great wealth 20 win many riches and
great wealth unduly. And ii came to
pass that the once mighty Teddy was
summoned before the priests and the
scribes who were appointed TO inquire
into his doings. And a great multi
tude assembled to hear Teddy. And
Teddy opened his lips and spake and
told to his people the following par
able:
My feeling toward them is illustra-
ted by the ship IN distress, when it is
necessary to haul in the rope on the
sail to prevent the boat from going
over / welcome help in such a crisis
from any trustworthy individual, and I
don't care whether he is actuated by
altruistic ideas about me or is saving
his own skin. What / do want him TO
do is to pull hard on that rope. 1t is
also illustrated by the man in fire. A
building is burning, full Of people, and
want him to help put out the fire to
save the inhabitants, even though he
may be interested in saving his own
house nearby. I don't ask him while
he is working at the house to analyze
the extremely mixed motives. l want
him to help put out the fire"
And when he had finished, there was
a great stir among the folk, and they
said, Hear, heart" But then the
mighty Teddy again opened his lips
and spoke another parable, saying:
IF / were on a sailboat / should not
ordinarily NEEDLE with any of the gear.
but If a sudden squall struck US and
the main sheet damned so that the
boat threatened TO capsize, / would IN
hesitatingly cut the main sheet even
though / were sure that the owner, no
matter how grateful to me at the mo-
ment for having saved his life, would
few weeks later, when he had for
gotten his danger and his fear, decide
to sue me for the value of the cut
rope"
And then Teddy departed. And the
people are still bordering over his
words 10 ascertain whether there is
wisdom or folly in them. But there
were some who spoke, and said:
Though We receive help when the
house is burning, we do not promise
the f1remen, as a reward, all that the
house contains. nor when our ship in
distress is sated do we promise our
rescuers all the cargo"
And then the assembly dispersed
and the priests and the scribes and
the multitudes went their several
ways
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
The Argus Daily Short Story
Her Novelty Gwendolin Whiting
Copyrighted 1911. by Associated Literary Press

you use for producing effects! Now
that l stand farther away from your
picture l see q veritable pond, and
the swan is perfect"
'aThat is a boy in a punt"
another impressionist method. The
light struck the paint glaringly. From
this point see what you intend"
Archie remained silent
Il should not have known'you had
not seen a picture of you," continued
the lady.
"a picture of me"'
eyes, just before coming to the coun-
try"
Archie knit his brows. Could his
disappearance have caused a commo-
ton? Had his picture been published
for his identification? Surely the wO-
man he was trying to break with
would not descend to that
Il confess" said the girl, that l.
too, am incog. ] came to the country
to get away from the world"
But how in the world did you get
on to me?'
''Ot. you men of genius can't con-
ceal yourselves. Your very presence
bespeaks a difference from other
men"
"Men of genius?'
"How clever you are in your method
of throwing one of the track? That
look of surprise is very well feigned."
Archie heaved a sigh of relief Evil
IDENTIFY the girl had mistaken him for
some one else.
You say you are incOg," be ven
rt- hn IN
your not wishing to be known?"
81 don't mean that 1 am passing I'M
der an assumed name. / came to the
country to write fiction. i am Irene
Iddleston."
"Indeedr' said Archie. He supposed
that Irene Iddleston was great nov
elist and didn't care to display ig-
norance of her or her works.
1--WE two, both having artistic tastes,
may assist each other In our work. /
should be pleased to see you at a
farmhouse where 1 am stopping, Mr..
Brown"
Trevor started
"What surprises your
''That you should know my-the
name r.
"Oh. you can't get rid or yoEr iden-
tity. You may hide your head. iks
the ostrich, but you wiz still be Wis
ible"
81 shall be delighted to can upon
you"
She described the house where she
was staying so that he could find 1t
and passed on Trevor stood looking
after her with puzzled expression
''Well, I'll be jinged!''
He sat down on his three legged
stool and tried to go on painting. But
be was preoccupied with the girl
Finally he sprang up and exclaimed:
81 have it. She's a detectiyeP'
There was no other explanation.
The woman he was trying to shake"
had discovered his whereabouts and
sent another woman after him Ten
to one this one who called herself
Iddleston would try and get sODe
compromising sTidence frOIa him that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Monroe Doctrine Not Involved.

II is no part of the duty of the Unit
conditions should be such as TO threat
en- American life and property. Some
of the leading republican newspapers
are crying out for intervention and cit
ing the case of Cuba as an example.
The conditions are different. Cuba
was being oppressed by a foreign pow
er. Hayti is an independent power,
possessing full autonomy and full
self government. This government
may be of the poorest, but that is none
of our concern unless American life
or American property is menaced. The
St Louis GIobe-Democrat. usually a
very conservative journal. has come
out strongly in favor of American in
PREVENTION and bases it upon the Mon
roe doctrine. which seems to US an
unwarrantable assumption. The Mon
roe doctrine does not make the United
States the guardian OF all the Ameri-
Can continental nations. Such a con-
struction OF it is absurd. The Globe
Democrat even goes further and ad-
vocates the forcible annexation of Hay
Il if necessary
II VII never be necessary and any
plea of necessity viii be g mere sub
terfuge We annexed Porto Rico and
the Philippines because they fell into
our hands as the spoils OF war Wheth
er we gained any real advantage there
by is still debatable question. There
is one thing certain that we don't want
Hayti. Ii it is necessary to send our
navy or q part OF our army there TO
straighten things out and make those
people respect the laws of civilization.
why We can do it and trim them TO a
finish in a short time, but just at pres
.ent we have no excuse for doing so.
let the Haytians fight it out between
themselves for the present and see
where they land. Intervention by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
BulIdIna Plans Delayed.

Springfield, Aug. 9-Following con-
ference yesterday between Governor
Deneen, Adjutant General Dickson, the
state board of administration and
heads of the various state institutions,
it was decided on the advice of Gov
ernor to construct only half OF the
new building for which the fortyse
enth general assembly made appropri-
atoms. This decision was reached so
that there might not be an unusual In
crease in the tax rate. The ground for
the armories of the Second and Eighth
regiments at Chicago and for armories
at Quincy, Aurora and Woodstock Will
be purchased this year and the build
ings constructed next year. The site
for the new penitentiary at Joliet, for
which the legislature appropriated
$500 900, will also be purchased. 1t was
decided to construct only two OF the
new buildings at the University OF
Illinois Champaign. These will be
the School of Commerce, to cost $685.
coo, and the armory,to cost 100000
If the plans for the woman's building,
which is to cost $125,000, are com
pleted before those of the armory, that
building will be erected instead. The
new hospital building, TO coat $5O,oOO'
and the new assembly hall, TO cost
$25, 900, which were included IN the
appropriation for the Watertown hos
pital for the insane, are among those
not to be erected this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Charms of Labrador.

People are not apt to think of Labra-
dor as a particularly delightful lane
to dwell in. No tourist thinks Of going
there for a summer vacation. Yet If
Mr.. n. Fl. Prichard's impressions,
gathered while hunting big game. are
to be accepted. Labrador possesses
charms Of scenery that it would be diff
ficult to match elsewhere In the world
The words that he quotes from Salta-
tina, a 'Yellowknife Indian" best in
dictate the nature of these scenes:
you say the kingdom of heaven is
good, my father. but tell me, is it
better than the land Of the musk OK
in summer. when the lakes are some
times misty and sometimes blue, and
the looms cry often? That is good. my
father, and if heaven is better shall
be willing TO dwell there until l am
very. very old"-Youth's Companion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Archie Trevor had permitted him
self to be drawn into an affair with
a woman whom it would not be desir-
able for him to marry.
MT. Trevor made up his mind to
leave the city in which he resided, re-
main III hiding for awhile. then take
up his abode in another place. The
summer season was coming on, ena-
bling him TO go to the country, remain
there till fall, then turn up in the city
of his new residence.
For his temporary abode he selected
a secluded spot on Lake b., among
beautiful hills He had artistic tastes
that he desired to cultivate, and there
were many vistaS about the lake that
would bear being transferred to can
vas. The place was not a summer re-
sort, and he was unlikely to meet any
one who knew him. He would pass
under the name of Brown So that if
his presence was reported among those
sojourning in the rural districts his
identity would be concealed.
For two or three days after his ar
rival at the Coventry inn, where he
took up his abode, he felt very well
satisfied with himself. To be good
was a new sensation with him, and
he rather enjoyed it He did more
or less daubing. but he had very little
artistic talent, and his copies of beau
tiful scenes in the neighborhood would
never have been recognized for the
originals.
One morning while he was sketching
nd
Gated that she was city bred-she car
ried a silk parasol covered with ex-
pensive lace-came sauntering down
the road.
The lady, having literary tastes, was
endeavoring to make a name for her
self In belles-lettres. She had about
as much talent for scrbbnng as Mr..
Brown had for painting. But she had
submitted a number of her effusions
to her intimate friends. all OF whom
told her that she was a genius. She
had therefore determined to bury her
self for the summer among woods and
waters to gain the inspiration Of soil
tude and write a novel
The moment she saw Archie Trevor
his face struck her as familiar Then
IT came to her that she had seen his
photograSure in an art journal, and
lastly she remembered that this like
ness was that of a celebrated artist
Had Archie been a nobody not even
their lonely surroundings would have
induced her TO break conventional city
rules by speaking to him But, recog-
nizing him. as she supposed, for
genius and feeling that freemasonry
which exists among geniuses, barring
jealousy, she stood behind him and
looked at his picture
Excuse me. sir" she said. "but am
a great admirer of the fine arts, espe-
ciaIly painting. That bit Of farm vista
is beautiful The pile of hay in the
center looks so rural"'
You are mistaken in that pile Of
hay" replied Brown, rising and pull
ing OF his little felt top covering ''It
is a pond"
"Oh, you fmpressionistsr' exclaimed
the critic. What peculiar methods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Plan 4 Pure Milk Crusade.

Springfield, Aug. 9.-An organized
inspection of milk which the cities
of the state are Obliged to use is in
progress by the state board of health.
Chief Sanitary Inspector c. E. Craw-
ford Of Rockford was in conference
with Secretary J. A. Egan of the
board yesterday, and it was plan
ned to proceed with the inspection
of dairies near large cities especial
ly. The corps Of special inspectors
which will assist DR.. Crawford will
include Lewis Virgins of this city.
P. H. Monnier OF Scalesmound, c.
H. Potter of Elgin, W. c. Caewn of
Alhambra, S. z. Nichols of Lincoln
and ]. c. Compton of Woodstock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

The Italian ministry has drafted a
bill designed to give the state a mo-
nopoly of the business of life insur-
ance. The best plan is for the
state to insure those who want state
insurance and permit those who want
insurance in private companies to
have it. The competition between the
state and private companies will re.
duce premium charges to a minimum,
a fact demonstrated in Massachusetts,,
where the sale of industrial insurance
by state savings banks was immediate
y followed by a reduction of twenty
five per cent in the premiums of the
private companies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Untaxing of Food.

The farmers free list bill, which
senate, was step in the right direc-
ton. The republican insurgents
were anxious, as all republicans were
and for what reason the Lord only
knows-to keep the home market
closed to food products which the
American farmers in normal times
are capable of supplying in excess Of
domestic needs. In other words they
were after the farmer vote on the
same old pretext that has served
them we'll in the past.
What NONSENSE With their sur
plus the American farmers are ex-
porters in competition with the
whole world. Their very surplus is
a protection to them. President Taft
spoke the plain truth when he said
that the admission Of Canadian prod
ucts under the reciprocity agree
ment would not reduce the cost OF
living but in exceptional years would
tend to steady the prices in the case
of a shortage in the home market.
Free meats and free wool cannot
seriously affect American farmers.
In time of short crops certain guam
tity of food imports might find their
way to this country and interfere
with the cornering of the supply by
the trusts and price manipulation by
spectators. A market already over
stocked is not a market that the for
eign producer seeks. A market I'M
derstocked should welcome the for
eigns producers assistance If the in
dustries of the country and the we'll
being of its people are not to be sac
rificed to inordinate greed and or
gained plumber.
The high cost of living has become
drag upon the vigor and vitality Of
the United States. 1t has been reduc-
ing the boosted American standard
of living in workingmen's homes.
That to make sectional capital for
any party or any faction a measure
promising partial relief in time Of
need to millions Of consumers should
fail to pass in congress should be
cause for universal resentment.
The issue is not one of politics or
personal ambitions, but of common
sense applied to tariff revision for
the common good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
In the Swim.

In the Swim.
haven't any comfort.
But 1 am long on style.
I took or my suspenders
To bAst In fashions smile.
So 1 keep ever hitching
My trousers with concern.
] haven't any comfort,
But have style 10 burn.
I wonder who invented
The notion. anyway.
OF taking or suspenders
And II he made IL pay2
/ wouldn't give a dollar
Or even half a dime
For any such idea
1t seems to me a crime.
I'll bet some belt constructor
Who found his business bad
First took on his suspenders
And said It was the fad.
But how he ever worked II
That men of sense would send
Suspenders TO the junk pile
cannot comprehend.
I looked on them as progrssH
Men in the savage state
First tried on the suspenders
And said that they were great
1t called 1t progress backward.
A move the other way.
And / don't care who knows Il,
For mine are on to stay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Mark Spot of Great Debate.

Bloomington, Aug. 9.-Excavation
has begun for the removal of the
great boulder which is to placed upon
the site near Metamora where the
famous debate between Lincoln and
Douglas took place in 1858. This
boulder will be suitably lettered and
will be dedicated by the Old Settlers
association of Woodford county on
Aug. "a. The weight of the stone
is computed at six tons. and geolog-
ical experts estimate that it has lain
undisturbed for 10000 years, being
a relic of the glacial epoch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
On, Ma, ov.,eon.. . Nation.

Jean Angot, who died in 1851, was a
French merchant in the African and
East Indian trade. When some of his
ships had been taken by the Portu-
guese he fitted out an armed feet that
kept Lisbon blockaded until the gov
eminent of Portugal Unidentified him
for his losses. AT one time he was i'm
menseIy wealthy. but he lost in specu-
lations and In money lent TO the king
OF France. and the closing years of his
life were passed In restitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Aug. 9 in American
History

17sO-Francis Scott Key, author OF
''The Star Spangled Banner" born;
died 1S43
1S14-War with Creek Indians ended.
19OJ-First session Of the Russo-Japa-
/nese peace conference held at
Portsmouth, y. II.
191O-Mayor William J. Gaynor Of
New YORK was shot by discharg-
ed city employee Mayor GaynOr
recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Missouri will demand two things in
connection with the erection of its
new capitol building at jefferson City,
first that there shall be no graft in its
construction, and secondly, that some
originality shall be displayed in the
architecture
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

John w. Gates led a thrilling and
industrious life, full of daring and
adventure. Had mis- talents been ap-
piled to the field of war he would
have made the same marvellous sue
cess, the same conquests that he did
in the world of commerce and in
dustry which his mind turned. He
was a born fighter, always game, and
he fought the inevitable with some
determination, the same calmness
that he did his other battles-and
died fighting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

More important TO Texas than its
prohibitional action though much less
talked about, is the passing of the boil
weevil. There is now a prospect that
Texas may have a 5000, 900 bale crop.
The hot, dry weather of June and
early July is credited with having de-
stroyed the weevil eggs. Millions of
dollars worth of cottpn are annually
ruined by the pest. II was a big factor
in the markets. of the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Weak Nerve Cause of Trance.

bingham, Aug. 9.-After several
days of investigation physicians now
declare that the 14-weeks' trance
from which Miss Hazel Schmidt,
daughter of John Schmidt of Van
dalia, Ill, awakened Friday, was
brought on by a strained nerve in
the brain and the tension of the
nerve tissue was caused by excite
ment or worry. The girl has appar-
emily recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Monroe doctrine has nothing to do with
this case.
ANY action taken by this government
must be based upon a different reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
HuIT1Or and
Philosophy
9/ DUNCAN ~. .SrsSTH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


IT'S up to you TO show what stuff you
are made Of If the other fellow
does it for you, you lose.
Our idea of nothing to eat Is angel
food and souft1e.
Don't spend your time in lamenta-
tons. They tickle nobody's ears.
Don't be a fool when your boss II
around. He likes a monopoly of that
sort Of thing himself.
Being broke is our idea OF nothing
to do.
Keep your running gear In order and
say nothing about It.
Incompetency is always hanging
around efficiency offering advice.
You can't hold your Job long II you
are afraid you'n lose it
Make a good record and you won't
care so much IL 1t is beaten
An easy Job makes an impudent
worker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
cioaret Causes Explosion.

DeKalb, Aug. 9.-While smoking
a cigaret and using bottle of clean
ing fluid an explosion took place and
seriously burned Ross Ruby, pro-
prietor Of a dry cleaning establish
ment. He was saved by friends who
tore his clothes from his back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Speaker Adkins says of Walter
Clyde Jones: Give a calf enough
rope and it will hang itself" Jones
might suggest in reply that if you give
gavel-ruler a large enough gavel
he'll kill himself politically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

New Jersey reports for the month Of
July eleven persons killed and seventy
eight injured in automobile accidents.
This is doing pretty well, but the ratio
may be increased if the speed limit
is taken off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Worries About Fire: Dies.

Peoria, Aug s.-Because timers
in his employ while at work on the
cornices of the Greeley school acct
dentally set fire to the structure,
which was destroyed. Robert
Strehlow, a leading contractor. took
the misfortune so much to heart that
his constant brooding over the mat
ter caused an illness that ended in
his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Governor Colquitt of Texas, who
fought prohibition, will have to fight
TO retain his membership in the Meth
odist church. Petitions for his ex-
pulsion are in circulation and are being
freely signed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
The Truthful MiIknan.

Mr.. Youngwed-we never get any
cream on the milk. Why is it?
Mrs Youngwed-It's all right, dear.
I've spoken TO the milkman about IT,
and he explained that they I'll the bot
ties so fun with milk there's no room
left for any cream on top.-London
Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

In buying a cough medicine, don't be
afraid 70 get Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from Il.
and relief is sure TO follow. Espec
tally recommended for coughs, colds
and whooping cough. Sold By alt
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Back Wonder.

"Are you fond of reading?"
Nav"
''That's too bad. Don't any OF your
folks readT'
my old woman is a powerful
reader"
what has she readT'
IAN the almanacs in the neighbor-
hood"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
ILLINOIS NEWS
Repudiate Weighing of Mail.

Bloomington, Aug. Sit was an
nounced at the Bloomington postofice
that western railroads have repudiated
the recent weighing of mails. claiming
the report was short of the actual
amount annually carried. The weigh
ing viii be repeated, commencing Sept.
/, and be completed about Dec. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

The Kansas state board of health is
talking about the order that all cats
shall be shaved because they are har-
borers and carriers of disease germs
First catch your cat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Improve the streets.

There may not be enough English
lords to go around among American
heiresses, but just wait until King
George exercises his royal prerogatlve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Pas Hard Job.

Johnny" said the visitor q the
door. lis your father at homer
Hes trying to be. sir" said Johnny.
but you know, Mr.. Squiggs, mas
mothers here.Ts-Harperis Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

ale looks weary"
"And no wonder"
"WhyE'
"He has been trying TO make people
believe he is a brilliant genius
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
IIIinoisans Die lin Accidents.

Sterling, Aug. S.-Two fatal acct
dents occurred near here yesterday.
Joseph Lawton, for Is years post
master al Milledgeville, was killed
by a fall from an apple tree. Roy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

"He went to sea when he was a
boy"
ITO see what%'
what there was to see. of course"
Did he see it?'
mo. the owner had just taken it in
for the night"