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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29


I'm invited to a swell card party
with peachy >prizes," declared The
Girl, "but how can play cards with
such hands?"
She held out a pair of hands that
were brown where they were not red
and tipped with nails that even her
best friend would call only a dingy
white.
Its what's in the hand that mat
tiers at a card party, not the hand
itself. You can hold trumps with a
brown hand Just as well as white
one" said the Woman Of Thirty.
81 don't care much what cards l
hold, but it always mortifies me when
my hands look like a plowboy's. How
do you keep your hands so nice look,
ing all the timer"
my hands look pretty decent all
the time-if / DO say 1t as shouldn't
because l never allow them to get
badly tanned or burned, but remove
the attentions Of Old Sol at the very
earliest opportunity with a little lem
on Juice or peroxide" said the Wom
an of Thirty.
Some women try as hard as they
can every summer to get the darkest
coat Of tan possible, just to show that
they have been in the country. But
besides being unbecoming and Otter
permanently darkening the skin, tar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

fact is the primary campaign which
Mr.. Roosevelt made this spring and
summer-the campaign preliminary TO
the Chicago convention which reject
ed him and nominated Taft. Wo
know that George d. Perkins contri-
buted TO Mr.. Roosevelt's pT.-1-ry
campaign fund and that Mr.. Munsey
did also. IL has been charged that
this campaign cost 100000. But
regarding any details Of the financing
OF his primary campaign Mr.. ROose-
welt has been as dumb as an oyster
failing absolutely TO publish a list
of the contributors to his fund or a
statement of the expenditures in the
campaign He has to date ignored
Senator La Follettes challenge 10
make public list OF the contributors
and a statement OF the expenditures.
Now IL Mr.. Roosevelt were the genu-
inc progressive he processes 10 be,
would he not strain a tendon" If nee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
AW0MANyOB OBSERVATIONS


always seems to be a good deal like
to work for us when we lived in the
south. Uncle Zeke always said his
boss had but two faults, out in de
field he's de hardest boss to ketch We
ever seed, and when We do ketch him
he amt worth a cuss.'"
What will do to get my hands in
shape for Monday night?"
First you must soak them in warm
soapy water for 10 or Is minutes, and
then rub cold cream into them TO
soften the skin. Then mix some fine
ly sifted oatmeal with enough perox-
ide of hydrogen to make a paste and
smear all over the hands when you
go to bed, putting on an old pair of
gloves to protect the bed clothes.
This will take of the worst of the
tan, but naturally it takes a little to
make a pair Of bears paws look like
the hands of a gentlewoman."
Il particularly wanted to look we'll
on that night for l have an especial
friend coming down from New York"
Don't worry, you can make your
hands look white by giving them a
powder bath"
What's a powder BATH"
When you are getting ready for
the party wash your hands in warm
water, dry them and put a little cold
cream. rubbing it in well. Then shake
some talcum powder in a bowl and
lather the hands in this just as II
you were washing them. Wipe this
powder all off with a soft towel and
you will find that the skin looks white
and pretty"
Did you learn that trick down
south?".
: Yes, indeedy the southern bellies
: used to do it way back before the
: war. But the finishing touch is tc
: run an orange wood stick under the
nails and to polish them on the palm
: of the hand
when hands are in very bad shape
always advise rubbing. them witt
/ pumice stone every night for a weel
/ to remove the outer skin and apply
! ing a piece of oatmeal and olive OIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

THEY BEGAN A SEARCH OF THE PREMISES.
different times approached with the
view of going ashore, but they were
always warned Off.
The denizcns of Mark island, so far
as those who were used to sailing by
it noticed, were two white men and
colorcd man who acted as a servant.
Besides, there was a white woman who
was occasionally seen sitting in afeafy
bower above q rock against which the
waters swished. Sometimes she would
be reading and as boats sailed by
would look up at those aboard. But
usually she sat idly gazing upon the
beautiful bay and the islands lying
TRANQUILITY upon its bosom. Yet, wheth-
or reading or dreaming, there was al
ways a sad look on her face.
No one could be better situated to
keep a secret than on Mark island for
the reason that there was no liability
10 suspicion Of having secret to keep.
The only neighbors are those passing
In boats. Each island in Casco bay is
a locality Of itself. Within sight Of
Orr's and Bailey's islands are n number
Of these small GASES OF the waters. on
some Of which are one or more houses,
while others have no inhabitants what
ever. Some are wooded, some barren
rocks. Few persons know to whom
they belong, and no one cares. Some
are occupied by the same persons year
after year. some change hands often.
while the barren rocks are always
desolate
The only eXcitant Of curiosity at Mark
/ island was the deso'ate lady. Had
she been constantly in sight Of the
same persons some of them would
doubtless have been sufficiently curl.
Gus to make an attempt 10 discover the
( cause of her sorrow. But the yachts
and the other different kinds of boar'
that sailed by never contained the
same persons. and the vision they saw
! lasted but n few moments.
1 For sever | years Mark island was
. occupied b the same persons. TIE
desOlate lady sat in her bower. anC
landing there was prohibited. Posi-
bly, the secret attached TO il might haze
a mistake OF judgment made by one q
It's deniZenS.
The northeast Atlantic coast is SUD
iect 10 fogs. One summer low, al
most Invisible line appeared on th'
horizon from Marx island. IL broaden
ed until it became a bank OF fog whirl
spread itself over the whole bay. W.
all know what a fog Is TO those VIII
traverse the waters. both ships out a
sea and small boats near the land. !
happened that boat load Of p!easur
seekers from Baliey's island wer'
caught out in this fog. For noarS the,
drifted. not knowing whether the,
were going out TO sea or toward tn
land The bay is fun Of reefs, and n
one is fitted for a skipper on its Wa
tiers except one who knows every reel
Tie occupants OF the befogGed boa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
EYES ON VERMONT.

The barometer" state, Vermont, is
being watched with some considerable
interest by political leaders. The re-
ports so far have been most encour-
aging to the democratic party.
The election of state officers is al
ways held some 10 weeks before the
presidential vote is cast.
Vermont is nominally republican for
governor with more than $4,000
While the Green Mountain state has
only four votes in the electoral college
political students declare that the fall.
ing of Of the nominal republican ma
jority is a sure sign Of democratic
victory:
The following table gives the vote
for governor and president in Vermont
since 1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
The Argus Daily Story
The Mystery of Mark Island-By F. A. Mitchell
copyrighted is1z. by Associated Literary

There is no more attractive reGica
on the Atlantic coast for summer OFT
ings. than Casco bay. Maine. and the
many islands it contains There the hot
waves of July and August are dissi-
pated II is seldom that there is not
a breeze there.
In winter the inhabitants of the is
lands fish. mostly with huge nets. In
summer those owning boats turn au
honest penny by taking visitors oat
upon the glorious waters. At alm0S:
any time one may see the sail of a
pleasure boat bending TO the breeze,
and the engines of motorboats are al
was throbbing like a rapid drumbeat.
Not far from Orr's island, where Har-
riet Beecher Stowe laid the scene OF
one of her stories. and TO the eastward
is Mark island. 1t contains possibly
half u dozen acres and is densely wood
ed. 1t stands alone. there being no
other land within several miles Of it.
Its shores are rocky, and the waves
curling up on them even in fair wealth
err warn shippers to keep off, while dur
ing storms they send watery plumes
high into the air.
During the last decade of the nine
teenth century Mark island was nur-
chased by a man living in Portland,
some dozen mGes distant, who made
summer residence of it. In the early
summer he would go there in his yacht,
remain during July and August, and
when the hegira of summer boarders &c
the city came around, the LIST of Sep
TENDER, he would lock, bar and bolt
| his house and sail away by the same
conveyance.
Who was the owner of Mark island
| the people living on the neighboring
land did not know. Orrs and Bailey's
islands, we'll stocked with summer cot
| tagers and boarders, lie to the west
ward, while Sebasco Is not far to thu
eastward. No one at any Of these
! places ever made the acquaintance o,
/ the owner of Mark island. He neithe
visited any other locality nor invited
his neighbors to visit him. Indeed, n,
| boat was allowed to make n landin;
upon his shores. Several persons a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
SEARLE STANDS PAT

with the work of the convention" The
convention did proceed with its bust
ness the republican party entered the
battle against what seemed over
whelming odds and presented their
principles to the voters and won
great and decisive victory. In 1904
he attended another republican con-
yentiOn and saw the La Toilette fol-
lowers unseated, and he saw them
march out Of the convention hall,
heads erect, and with a determination
that brought them back again later
with victory on their banners. And
the same condition confronts the re-
publican party today as confronted it
in 1895, and the party must present
its case TO the American people in
the same broad way as ii always has.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
COMMENT FROM THE CAPITAL

nothing that has been brought to light
in the last few years so clearly re-
veals the partnership between the
republicans and the trusts as this
latest exposure. Charges have been
made in the past that Standard Oil
bought political favor, but while the
democratic leaders in congress and
throughout the country had no doubt
that these charges were true. the
documentary evidence was not always
at hand.
Now the case is different The
chief distributor of the Oil trust has
testified under oath that his monopoly
contributed certain sums of money
to the republican campaign fund, and
the charge is not denied. The DEM
ocrats will bear down heavily on this
the same breath these democrats will
tell of the Standard Oil check that
was sent to the democratic committee
in 1904, and promptly returned.
ANYTHING BUT PROTECTION.
This latest exposure, together with
the revelation of the house investigat-
ing committees at the last session of
congress, go to show that the pur-
| pose of the protectiOnists in seeking
high tariff is anything except pro
tecting the working man." and main
| tanning the American standard of liv-
ing" They show, on the other hand,
! that the corrupt partnership exists
/ for no reason on earth except to make
the trust magnates richer at the er.
pense of the common people. These
revelations prove cOnclusively that
! certain rich men-benefciaries OF
, special privilege-demand an oppor
tunity to rob and plumber their fel
low Americans, and that they are will
ling to pay for this privilege.
Democratic success in November
the democratic campaign managers
will ponit out, is the one sure remedy
for these conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Roosevelt claims that If the stan
dard OH company made a contribution
OF 100000 TO his campaign in 1904
lie did not know il. IL would seem
that he has been "a long time finding
II out II money flowed into that
campaign so freely that the chief can
didate did not kSow of the contribu-
ton Of lump sum of 100000 it is
full time that the system of running
political campaigns be changed. II
Colonel Roosevelt did not know that
the Standard Oil company had con
tributed 100000 during his campaign.
ne surely must have been reminded
Of II, when that great corporation APP
peared in Washington TO receive fur
Their favors, and be should have re-
pudiated II as soon as II was called
20 his attention and not have waited
until IL was brought out In an inves.
tigation eight years later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

the lesson involved at every oppor-
tunity. In fact, nothing is so GER
tain as the fact that the Penrose
third term quarrel will be the subject
of many a democratic orators SER
mons before the campaign is over.
These democrats will point out that
it is not of vital Importance to know
whether Penrose or the third term
er guilty of accepting the Standard
Oil trusts money. The important
thing is the fact that this money was
accepted and spent. Archbold testi-
fed that it was his distinct impress
sion that the money was TO be- given
on the understanding that the favor
would be returned.
REVEALS PARTNERSHIP.
Democrats in congress say that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
MARSHALL HITS ROOSEVELT
HARD.

In his speech at Augusta, Maine.
the other night. Governor Thomas
Marshall Of Indiana. the democratic
vice presidential candidate, after
Kidding the republican tariff policy,
had this to say OF the third party's
self-constituted leader:
The progressives say. let not the
people be dismayed.' We have the
man who can make the trusts come
up and eat out OF his hand And they
surely have. II his record is any In
6eX Of results. We may be assured
That the proyender will be not only
good but nutritious. He will suspend
the operation OF the criminal laws al
auy time rather than endanger the
liberty Of a campaign contributor who
Nsrts 10 make money unlawfully. He
did llis Ter the Harvester and Steel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

A Los Angeles engineer proposes TO
build a bridge across San Francisco
bay connecting the cities Of San Fran
cisco and Oakland in the state Of Cal
iforuia. This reminds one again that
there should be 4 bridge over or a
tunnel under the English channel
connecting England with the CONT
uent Of Europe. The channel is the
worst piece OF nayigable water on the
face OF the globe and makes a visit
10 Europe frequently a nightmare in
stead OF u pleasure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

esssTy, to make public this list? If
he had nothing to conceal, if he had
no supporters whom he was anxious
to keep under cover would he not
meet Senator La Follett's challenge,
thereby clearing his skirts of sus-
picion, besides rendering a distinct
service to election purity?"
The answer to these questions is
too obvious to require statement. Mr.
Roosevelt convicts himself Of insin-
cerity. Not the interests, not the cor
rupt and corrupting politicians, but
Theodore Roosevelt himself is TO
blame for the conviction in the public
mind that he is a fake progressive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Cautious Girl.
81 thought you and Edith were going
to be married this year. Jack?"
II thought SO. too. but guess not"
"Why notr'
Edith says must just remember it
is leap year."
what has that got TO do with it?"
'She says do ! suppose she wants
people to think that she corralled and
lassoed me?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

has had the effect
of changing the
plans of the dem
ocratic campaign
managers. Never
was there a more
vivid eXemplihca-
ton of the old
adage that when
thieves fall out
just men get their
dues, and now
that the exact
truth about trust
contributions to
republican cam,
paign funds is
known, it is not
likely that the
democratic cam
paign managers
will lose an oppOr'
tunity TO point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

President Taft has left the national
capitol for another vacation. No mat
ter what other things Taft may be
noted for. he viii certainly go down in
history as the great national traveller
and vacationer. II is hardly worth
while, however, for the president TO
take a vacation at this time, as he will
be permanently relieved by the voters
I'm NoEember
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
HuInor and
Philosophy
REINSURANCE.
NJ DUNCAN 70. .sassr8

Now. now.
~ Cool your fevered 5rowl
Calm yourself. child.
Let the wild
Wind blow through YOUR hair
Without a care
And with your locks play tag
The world will wag
On no matter who
OF all the running crew
Is elected this fall.
All
OF natures processes
VIII function just the same.
No matter which name
Leads the parade
When all returns have been made
Why. bless your heart
This part Is not new
Every few
Years
1t appears
Once every four
The roar
OF oratory proclaims
The names
OF several able men.
And press and pen
Declare
That. on the square.
Each gent
Is sent
On q mission grand
To save his native land
From what?
Great Scott,
Goodness only knows!
Nor will goodness disclose
The secret great.
Nor If we wait
And listen patiently
Can We see
What threatens
So
We never know
ANY more than do we now.
We may allow
This and that,
But you may safely tell US
We're talking through our hat.
So don't throw a fit.
But, take our word for it,
The country will survive
And thrive
Under any OF them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
(GaIesburg Register.)


Attending the county republican
committee meeting of McDonough
county Saturday was Charles J.
Searle, the republican candidate for
congress in the Fourteenth district.
In his talk to the committee, as re-
ported in the Macomb Journal he said
he attended the national convention
in 1896. when William Mckinley was
nominated, and he saw Senator Teller
of Colorado, with his big hand of
free silver followers, get up and
march out Of the convention, and it
looked like it meant the disruption
OF the republican party. He remem-
bered how the chairman remarked:
Well, there are still enough of us left
TO do business, and We will proceed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Gathering a Trousseau.
81 wonder why Mabel is going to
marry Charlie. l thought she didn't
care for him"
IL don't think she does"
Then why marry him" =
II think she is desperate"
"Oh, see! Afraid she'll be an old
maidi"
"Oh. no. She's years from that"
Then what's the natter"
ut seems to be the only way she can
induce her father TO get her a new
summer outfit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

New York-Water dripping through
ceiling drowned a 3-month-old baby
in its crib while its parents slept be-
side it. The child was william. the
son Of Edward Barber, 81 South Sixth
street Williamsburg,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
PUTTING IL Mildly.

THAT man seems to be proud OF
his stupidity" said the impetuous per
SOP
Il wouldn't put ii that way" re
piled the conservative friend I'D
merely suggest that when it come>
TO a thirst for wisdom he's prohibi
Zionist American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

After all. Roosevelt's reply is that
Senator Penrose should be ousted
from his seat, which no one disputes.
But how about Teddy's defense Of
himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

The twentieth century man prefers
straw hat to a martyrs crown.
Some one always has to get behind
and push. but most of US are willing to
let out the Job TO any one who likes it.
Many people admire the song of the
cricket, but the song of the mosquito is
really much livelier-
A woman is apt TO be willing that
her husband should have the fun Of
gambling if she can have the money.
Onions are said to cure insomnia.
Probably the victim goes TO sleep in
order to escape his own breath.
One of the difficult things In life is
making believe that you enjoy A picnic.
Some men are Just as proud of never
taking vacation as others are of
never trimming their whiskers
When a man is henpecked II Is a safe
bet that ne is chicken hearted
Most OF rs prefer ciDching q good
thing to pushing IT along
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

In New York they are after proper
erty owners who rent their premises
TOR illegal purposes. That is going
straight to the heart Of an evil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

1t will be interesting 10 have all
the facts in the Penrose probe
brought out Nothing could be more
instructive to the voter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

A Good Job of IL.
Don't you know me. Bill?"
"Who are yong"
I'm your long lost brother" replied
the shaggy individual
well, you are still lost. Move on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Aug. % In american
History.

1SO9-OIiver Wendell Holmes. physi-
elan. poet and author, born; died
1894
beginning or the second Bull
Run battle. near Manassas. Va:
Confederates met with reyeTses.
lST1-BTigham Young. the Mormon
leader. died; born 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
~ CLYDE II. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Aug. 27.-The squab-
bic between Senator Penrose of Penn
sylvania and the third term candidate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

There are enough people IN this
country whom Roosevelt called liars
TO defeat him alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Detroit-The cOulcilmanic graft
cases we're postponed until next week.
Justice Jeefrieg also adjourned his
grand jury investigation Ito primary
enrolment frauds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
Relentless.

Relentless.
No feelings have steam rollers.
They never do repent.
With them IL is no profit
To hold an argument
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
loo 5 ad

Too Bad.
"That family is badly addicted IN
tobacco"
Really
"Yes; even the chimney smokes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

There are few bull moose in the
Michigan woods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. III. Entered at the
postofiee as second-class matter)
Rock IsIsna Member of the Associates
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

You notice Teddy is not calling
Billy Hearst a liar-not yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Senator Charles z. Townsend Of
Michigan will be one Of the busiest re-
publican orators throughout the cam
paign. He has taken an important part
in the Vermont campaign. and will
speak in various parts Of the country
during September and October. Sena-
tor Townsend has supported progress
sive measures in congress, and has
consistently championed the Roose-
welt policies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When the joke is on us ii always
sounds better If we tell it than If the
other fellow beats US to it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Care Free Man.
81 never worry
about anything"
How can you
keep from it?"
"Oh. my wife
attends to it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

TBRAs-Tsn cents per week, by car
risr. in Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
be mado 70 the circulation department.
which should also be notified In every
instance where IT is desired 70 have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications OF srgumentative
character. political or religious must
have real name attached for publ:ca-
ton. No such articles win be printed
over hetttiouL signatures.
Telephones in ell departments: Cen
trai Union. West l45. iI4s and 2l45;
Union Electric. 5145.
$50 Ega59Ezas
GRA6gs1l C ISaf sogNeIES {"
EHNcfE
Thursday, August 20, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

The twentieth century man prefers a
straw hat to a martyrs crown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-29

Thursday, August 20, 1912.