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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
TlHQE DAILY SHORT STORY,

| 1oyously a. he saw her waiting for
them at tho gate. here We ara"
Eyes. little wife, here We are, /"
another voice called. and q strong
arm slipped lovingly around Q sien-
der waist as the happy family en-
tered the house.
After the pleasant meal. Albert
slowly drew the paper from his
vest pocket and triumphantly pas
sed 1t to his wife.
I'VE are rich. Pauline" he spoke
quickly; "our stock sailed sky high
and l sold IT."
She scanned the document in be-
wtlderment, SPECIFICS with Joy.
But finally she cried, "Oh, Albert,
how fine! We are really rich At
last! We will move to the city at
once and sell Pinecroft!"
1t seemed too good 10 be true,
and yet the document lay before
them confirming every doubt.
Albert spent all Of his spare mo-
ments the following day house
hunting" and returned homo at
night in high spirits. No lhopses
were to be had, but he had b. luck
found . fashionable apartment.
There vas only one thing that wor-
ried him-he knew that Sonny
could not take bis dog.
In . few weeks they ware ready
to vacats Pinecroft and Q ~For
Sale" sign wss already nailed on
the house. Sonny at disconsol-
ately On tho front steps With his
dog.
Il Just can't isave JsSa. I canr, /"
he cried for the hundrelth time
that day.
Don't fssl had, oonay," III
mother comtortsd, ~vs VA lAase
him with thu carefillsr and ~ yin
como back somstima.
But tho little 10y vcaN noe b
ccmfoTted.
The new homo vas ven satna4sd
in The city - Neaal1cnlly faJQisA-
ed. Ths woods veeo i1lne1iafafy
invited iato 81 = - l1a1tae Aoea6l
activities A1A eAtarQ4 Into i hnaY
world ~ ~ 800 " - ~
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were not entertained somewhere.
1t vas not long before they became
smothered BY q whirl Of dinner
parties and theatres. Often Sonny
had to eat alone and be put to bed
BY an unloveable maid. He would
softly cry himself to sleep, wishing
for his old homo and playfeilow.
Gradually Albert grew tired Of
the constant hurrying to dinner
parties. arrayed in an uncomfort-
able dress suit. and longed for 4
quiet evening at home. However
he did not complain or voice his
sentiments, because he thought that
his wife was happy. To him she
seemed to excel all Of the othe,
women in beauty and loneliness
but somehow he wondered II, in ali
this now dazzle and hustle, her old
love were slipping away from him
or II he only imagined It. But
somehow be did not feel satisfied
And then he missed his old com
radeship with Sonny. Yes, he va.
tired Of 1t and wished that his stock
I'D gone down with a slump!
He did not know that Pauline
vas tired. too. and longed for he,
Old lie q Pinecroft But she did
not want to complain either, only
to mar tho pleasure which she fell
confident her husband was enjoy.
ing. She was proud OF his fine an.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
PINECROFT.
By Ethel M. Farmer.


yCopyright, 1890, Fby Wheeler Syn
- dictate. Inc.)
Albert Wood leaned back in his
worn office chair wearily but with
oa11afAction. mentally reviewing
the happenings Of the prosperous
day. Then he swung open the
door OF tho heavy safe and drew
sost . single paper. which he care
tally placed IN his vest pocket. He
locked the office door cheerfully
and boarded q crowded street car.
Almost before he knew it the
nolsy hum of tho busy city was
replaced by beautiful fields and
country homes. He watched the
ToAA ahead expectantly for An &C
clstomed sight, and when he saw
ft . pleasant smile spread over his
0cA Il was . little. curly-haired
by sitting on the curbstone. with
1is cAubby arm thrown around the
neck Of . huge St. Bernard.
The car stopped with = Jerk and
~ spraug of The impatient wait
6fs rushed to meet him. nearly
tAroviAg him over In their enthus-
iasm, and . small voice cried hap
ply. Daddy"
Halo. sonny" he greeted.
S0ingiAg the little boy mp on his
61ouldsr. now for our home. Are
yeu ready?"
Sonny nodded his assent vigor-
ously and they started mp tho hill
: Pmecroft, located q the top Of
tba hui. was beautiful old, colon
~ house which seemed TO nestle
dom among the towering pines
N6ich surrounded 1t. Old-fashion-
~ rOees climbed around tho large
n0nt door, which opened into
Q1aant. spacious rooms. For many
afs happy people had wandered
s{1toaeh the large garden and
oleaAd the rustic. old spring which
4 0oamed n breathe romance.
l ~ me homo 81 the woods,
~ iittle M, Who Was tnovn
~ e1ehay. =
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up. Pauline frantically phoued for
the doctor and Albert came rushing
home from the office. The doctor
stayed long time and looked
dubtful. City life doesn't agree
with him." he said slowly, sbut
perhaps"
Pauline and Albert rested their
hopes on the perhaps" as thew
sorrowfully watched over. Sonny
for the next few weeks. Now thew
wondered il they had realized their
real happiness too late.
Then one day the little bow on
ened his eyes and Whispered softly.
Mother, can We 90 home nov?"
Pauline's eyes filled with tears
and her heart thumped rapidly. but
somehow she managed to say
firmly. Yes. Sonny, as soon a. Won
can Co."
A contented smile spread over
the pale face and - he settled down
Into . peaceful slumber he aid
softly Jack"
Albert pulled his tired but thank
ful wife. away from the bedsida
Leaving the nurse in charge Dovn
the vide stone steps they went ont
Into the clear night air. Psuline
did not care whore he led her. They
wandered silsntly along until they
came to the bank OF the dsrt. iii.
ent river. A few lights from he
opposite shore glimmsred across
the water and mingled In VA ID
thousand Of city lights re(Iected
theee.
APinecrof& l. over thsre.. Paul.
ins Bald stmpay.
! And have Z splsedM chance q
ell Il tomofrov-shall r.. IA
askod theaghtfally.
on. no. : and hsf vo:ce was vis*.
ful. = want 70 % back; YIN 70
GOT"
Thslf syes met and ths{r old iovs
w1s rekindled - he took. her X -
Arms and whispered ao1tly 81 hss
81. Y6s. Ne viii 10"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

Rock Island takes pleasure in welcoming
tonight Governor Frank o. Lowden. who will
speak at Ausustana gymnasium at o'clock in
the interest Of Lieutenant Governor John fG.
oelesby's campaign for the governorship. The
city is always pleased and honored to entertain
the states chief executive regardless Of his
mission. and particularly SO in the case of
Governor I0Wden.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

Rice growers announce q cut in price to So
BARREL Eight dollars worth OF rice, when
boiled. would spread all over the yard and
feed family all winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

Many other everyday foods sup
ply iron in ample quantity. Veal
blood or anemia. contrary to the
popular notion, is rarely II evel
due to insufficient iron.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

The revival Of "F1orodora" is a success in
New York. Wouldn't revived BLACK Crook
look tame now?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

The first beet sugar factor! =
Germany was opened in 1901, y -
the industry id not get . Urn -
until 1894 ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
[HERG liES plAs5S ANclENT esEtsY.
KNIGHTS, ATTENTION.!

Hes I curious kid who wants to know
what everything 10 about 4
And very impatient when folks arc SLOW
10 reply-or reply in doubt. /.
He Is only four. but he's full OF VIM.
With the busiest sort OF tongue.
which is seldom still, and to answer him
Is task for both brain and lung.
He wants information, and right away,
why the car barns don't have wheels. too;
but when he il told they're prt there to stay
He wants to know why that Is true.
II matters no whit what his question be
OR the nature Of ones reply,
He never is satisned-no. not he!-
His next demand always Is why.
Yesterday he and his mother came down
To see the Knights Templar parade
And he thought the circus had come to town
When he saw how they were arrayed.
For moment his wagging tongue was still.
For second his lips were dumb
And then came THE question. in accents shrill
Ma. When do the animals Gomez"
THE knights may be undecided as to
whether our small sons query should be re-
garded as complimentary. We suggest they
take it as another feather in their hats and let
il 60 at that
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

Londoners say telephone service is better
in this country. Ooh how awful theirs must
be-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
Hogtown's Representative Citizens.
From the Peoria Journan.

nVBVVWHS NkYISoCut04lVC SIlZCubs
from the Peoria Journal
Lafayette will be well represented
at the Springfield fair Five thousand
pounds of hogs were shipped by express
Friday and more will follow. Marvin
Grmms' 700-pound yearling boar. Colo
mel Orion, was included in the lot, as we'll
as Gerald Snyder's finest hogs. and sew
eral from the farm of C. E. Anderson &
Son Bert McClenahans fine shorthorns.
which have been on exhibition at the
Galesburg fair. went on the special
stock train which left Galesburg Friday
night. r-sss -,e-t So.
SHOULD you desire chauffeur for your
Jersey Four" we can highly recommend Miss
Bell Milks, of Manchester, S. d.
What Part Of the Dog Are They'
(From the Galesburg Republican Register.
LOST-Sunday. Irish terrier. Liberal
reward if returned for information con-
corning his whereabouts. James Simp-
son, Abingdon.
az. S. ENTREES IN INTERNATIONAL AIR
RACE."-The Argus.
But the picture below shows two airplanes
while we rather looked for two bowls of soup.
1T is difficult to remember who the Thomp-
son candidate for governor is At this moment
we've actually forgotten. All political ads and
posters are dominated by either Big Bills name
or picture, or both.
WORK. Save your surplus 81
shall you sleep o. nights and glance at tn,
looking glass without shame" says a Hears
editorial. But woman must lose her surplu.
before she can glance at a mirror without
If not shame. at least chagrin.
THE Democrats, according to Mr.. White
are Gin serious need"
OF what! Another Moses.
r. E. NC.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

stalo and nervouS. Apd, ~ ~ Io1ee
70 think, nervous or "overWorked.
what does he do? Get ont and 90
some real work? WUrks Ugh!
Don't be simple. He does nothing
OF tho kind. Work u 20 vulgar.
not 1t all fashionable. What would
people think! He takes to udmu-
lants-tea, coffee, tobacco. alcohol.
drugs. At least these things are
usually known as stimulants. Doc
tors do not employ tobacco ana
alcohol as stimulAn1, but - nAr-
cotics. But let It go ut that TIE
lazy. selfish man or woman on me
toboggan and imhned with the nm
cy Of nervous breakdown from
overwork," enters upon the stimu-
lated life and for inst little while
it is fine sliding, but by and oy
there Is . bump-the foot Of the
hill. What 10 one to do then. just
sit there wondering? Well. NO, Il
you're coming back you had better
get out and work.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
! Secret Tobacco CurA
Can you tell me Of some cure
| for the tobacco habit that ! car
| put in my sons coffee without hi'
knowing It? MRS. e. r.
| Answer-There is no such cure
i Unless the tobacco user himself
wishes to overcome his drug habi'
! it Is useless to attempt any treat
ment. should be glad to sent
your son helpful suggestions TO-
breaking the habit il he wishes Il
! try.
Foods That Supply Iron.
Kindly tell me what foods fur
nish iron for the blood. D. H.
! Answer-Any OF the following
articles furnishes all the iron tn
body requires for a day, and in
form Infinitely more available. tina
lis more assimilable. than any me
81
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TAs sssrass I'fs Of / naa d u
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Why They Went Back 10 China Peeved.

(From the De Smet, s. D., NewsJ.
At the eHening service both Mr.. and
Mrs Newell will speak. The service will
be in the, nature Of farewell to them
as they go back to their work. They will
answer the question, why Do We Go
Back to Chira!" Mrs. Newell is a sister
Of Mrs E. F. Green and is known to
some Of us. May we not give them good
audiences at both services.
]. D. WHITELAW, Pastor.
PHYSICIANS announce that MacSwine,
may live week or 10 days longer Some o
his hot-blooded avenging oOuntrypen must fin,
the hunger-strike method of maftyrdom YER
trying
YOUTH, WALKING WITH FIANCEE
KILLED BY AUTO."-Chicago Tribune.
Again proving that It. I. of t. s. is m. d. t.
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Evening journal., 1920-12-03
FEW BAD ORDER
CARS ON PENNSY

Reports just comp led show that
. the Pennsylvania System has passed
the bad order freight car goal sat
for the whole country by reducing
the ratio OF unservlceable freight cars
on lines from ii.9 per cent. on Octo-
Der 4, 1919, 30 SO per cent as Of Oc-
tober 4. 1920. This betters the figure
Of 4 per celt. Which was sci as an
aim for the entire country by The As
ISOLATION Of Railroad Executives In the
{ recent national campaign Tor more
efficient transpOrtal on.
on February 2S, 1920, tn day on
which government control ended,
. bad order freight cars on the Penn
sylNanias Lines numbered 234ii-S4
per cent Of the total freight cars own
edtd, and per cent Of the total num-
ber OF freight cars on the lines.
Since that time there has been A IA r
ly steady reduction. with scOme week
ly ups and downs, until Information
now available shows that the p an
sylvania Systems unserViceable cars
numbered on October 4 only per
cent. Of the total cars owned, and SO
per cent. OF the total number Of
freight cars on the line.
The average daily number OF bad
freight cars on the system has b' en-
brought down from 2j.53i digging
March, 1920. TO TO-, ,i36 during Septem-
Der
Although the 4 per cent. bad order
goal set by the Association OF Rail
way Executives has b en- reached and
passed by the Pennsylvania, efforts
In this d racton will be continued, TO
effect still further reduction in tho
number and percentage OF bad order
freight cars.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

$500 Dress Pleater. $1.25.
Ladies Crepe de Chine and
Georgette Combinations. $3.50
quality. special at $3.25.
Ladies black. white. cordovan
and grey Silk Hose, $500 quality.
special at $1.39; $500 quality. spe-
cial at SIPS.
Fancy colored Bead Neckchains.
S 90 value. 79c.
Initial Handkerchiefs, not all ini-
tials, SOC value. 30o.
Ladies Black Morocco Pocket
books. $l.25 value. 75c.
Fancy colored Woven Silk Scarfs.
$3.50 value. $3.50.
Ladies' heavy Cape Gloves. $500
to $3.50 value. $3.50.
IS dozen Mems Natural Wool
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
YOU CAN'T
DODGE It
Once in Awhile Your Blood
Clogs and Your Vitality
Runs Down
THEN TAKE
PEPTO-MANGAN
You'll Pick Up Again
Quickly With Plenty of
Red Blood Corpuscles

Physicians nowadays take a blood
Fst when you are run down. They
sOunt the red corpuscles in your
blood. II these are toO1 few they
give you a tonic for your blood. II
happens right along. They are always
on the lookout for indcalions OF
weak blood.
Why? Because they know when
TOur blood is weak your resistance
10 disease Is low. Your vitality and
snergy quickly run down
You can tell when your blood Is
weak. You look pale feel tired. You
ire not IN. but you don't feel right
You don't want 10 do things. That Is
ne time to take the well-known tonic,
Pepto-Mangan.
Pepto-Mangan builds red blood cor
puscles. Physicians have prescribed
L for thirty years
PeptO-Mangan is sold I'm liquid and
tablet form. The medicinal value Is
Exactly the same. Take either kind
you prefer. -But be sure you get
he genuine Pepto-Nangan- Guides. D."
The full name, Guides Pepto-Man-
gan should be on the package.
Advertisement.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

Mems Trousers that for
merly sold at 81. reduced TO
S5.25.
Mems Trousers, formerly
selling at IS. now selling at
s5.95.
Boys Knee Pants that for
merly sold az 81, reduced TO
S2.95.
Boys Blouse Waists. light
colors, that sold at S1.5O and
S1.75, on sale tomorrow at
S1.25 each.
Mems heavy cotton Sweat
or Coats that formerly sold
at $50, now S5c.
Mems blue chambray
Work shirts. fun cut, collar
attached. formerly $3.50,
now CSC.
Mems heavy fleece lined
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

$3.50 Crepe de Chine at $1.39-A very popular
and serviceabe Silk Crepe 40 inches wide in pink,
turquoise and white. a regular $3.50 quality for
$1.39 the yard
$500 Wash Satin, 81 90 Yard-Just what you
have been waiting for. A nice. heavy quality Wash
Satin, in white only. regular $500 value, sale price,
$1.OO yard.
$4.OO Belongs Taffeta $500 - A guaranteed
Chiffon Tafeta, yard wide. You can choose from
twenty different colors Regular price is S400 the
yard Special for tomorrow $500 yard.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

First. we offer Mems over
coats that were formerly
priced SEQ TO $40. at S43.50.
Mems Overcoats that were
formerly priced S45 and $50,
reduced TO $3.50.
Boys Overcoats that were
formerly priced s22.50 and
S25, reduced TO Sf6.5O.
Boys Overcoats that were
formerly SIS and $3.50. re-
duced TO S1f.25.
Boys Mackinaws. with
shawl collar. formerly priced
SIS. This sale, Sff.25.
Mems suits that sold for
morly from $50 to $40. now
$3.50.
Mems Suits that formerly
sold at Sac and $50. reduced
TO $3.50.
Boys Suits that formerly
sold at SIS, reduced 10
s11.25.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
CHILDREN'S WEAR SPECIAL
FOR SATURDAY

Cingham Dresses for ages to years regular $500,
special $500.
Gingham Dresses for ages to IA years regular $4
and $5 90, special at $500.
Little Tots Sweaters, in shades of peacock. navy blue
and brown, regular $3.50 special at $3.50.
Girls Felt Hats, regular SO. special at $500.
Girls Velvet Hats regular $4, special a $3.50.
Boys Velour Velvet Hats regular $780, special at
$3.50
Boys Cloth and Blue Serge Hats regular $3.50 spe-
cia at 81. 90.
Chinchla Coats in blue, brown and gray. ages to
years Regular $1,000. special $500.
Broadcloh Coats with fur trimmings ages to years,
regular $1,000, special $1650.
Broadcloh Coats for girls ages to 10 years. regular
$4,000, special $24.00.
Slvertone Coats for ages to 10 years, regular
$1,000 special at $3.50.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
BIG VALUES THESE
We Offer Our

$3.50 Plaid Silks $500 Ysrd-Beautiful Plaid
Silks. with overplaids of satin. yard wide. regular
$3.50 value. Sale price. $500 the yard
$400 Satin Charmeuse $2.45 - AS advertised
elsewhere in ad, this is big special, 40 inches
wide, all desirable colors The regular price is $400
the yard Sale price for tomorrow only, $2.45 yd.
$3.50 Crepe Meteor $2.95-An of our regular
stock of Crepe Meteor 40 inches wide. heavy quail
y crepe back with satin face in every wanted color
including black. The regular price is $3.50 yard.
Sale price $2.95.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

Union Suits. heavy weights. sizes "a
to so. S4.00 to $3.50 values. $2.95.
Black and colored Satine Skirts,
$1.50 to $l.75 value. csc.
1000 yards Brocade Ribbon. 5
inches, Sl.00 value. at 60c.
Special sale of Crepe de Chine
Blouses. colors flesh. white. all sizes,
regular value 5000. sale price,
$3.95.
Women's Comfort Shoes. Grow
ers' Sister Alma Shoe. regular
5000. today. $500.
Black kid. lace OF button. regular
$500. today. $3.50.
Black kid. cushion soles. regular
5000. today. $3.50.
Special sale Of All-Wool Serge
Skirts, navy and black material.
serge and poplin. broken sizes. reg
ular $1,000. $500.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
1000 APRONS ON SPECIAL
SALE TOMORROW

Easily slipped into-the sotr of garment
you need every morning. Comfortable to
wear. neat and good looking in appearance.
This is truly an opportunity to add these
essentials to your home wardrobe at very
low price. These aprons are we'll made of
sturdy materials. in pretty styles and are
trimmed in rick rack braid on pockets, belt
neckline and sleeves, at 5 100. Regular price
$500.
At $1.25, regular price $2.25. Made of
percale.
At $1.5O, regular price $3.50. Made of
gingham
Included in the sale at s9c the charm
ing Pinafore. The pinafore apron, sometimes
called the Polly Prim-fashioned with basque
blouse that narrows to a sash in the back and
with slightly shirred skirt. 1t is trimmed with
rick rack braid. It's the most youthful YER
sion of the apron you can find and keeping
house might have added Joy when you wear
one of them.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
Millinery Specials

today o
Hats developed broeade
find the
good sailor black
only Pressed Iiat Plush that sold for $500 this sale $500
Evening journal., 1920-12-03
MEMS and BOYS SPECIALS for SATURDAY

Boys outing flannel Pa
jamas. all sizes. Former
price. $3.50; now S2.0S.
Boys fine outing flannel
Pajamas. former price, S2.00;
now S1.S5.
Mems fine Silk Shirts.
good, snappy patterns. Make
elegant gifts. All sizes. For
mer prices So and SIS; now
S7.05.
Mems fine woven madras
shirts, good patterns. all
sizes. formerly $3.50; re-
duced to S2.75.
Mems fine fancy bordered
Handkerchiefs, er1y
priced soc. now three for 81.
Mems use pure linen Hand
kerchiefs. u Inch hem, large
size. reduced TO csc each.
Mems fine all-wool sport
Hose. green and brown mix
lures, All sizes. Former
price 80. now St.s0. ~. ~
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

Underwear. formerly priced
$3.50. Saturday. 9Sc.
Mems heavy cotton ribbed
shirts and Drawers. ecru and
gray. all sizes former price
$3.50. reduced TO Sf.39.
Mems lamhsdown Shirts
and Drawers. formerly priced
$2.50. Si.75.
Mems fine worsted Union
Suits. formerly priced f4.5O
and $500, reduced per suit
10 S3.25.
Mems fine. pure silk Hose,
plain and fancy colors. all
sizes. True shape make. For
merly $500. reduced TO S1.55
Mems fine percale Shirts.
good patterns. reduced 10
Sf.59.
Boys ana girls tan, kid
lined Gloves. sizes 3 to 8.
Former prices S1.35. This
sale, Csc.
Evening journal., 1920-12-03

so doz. 8lx9O Bleached Sheets.
$1.75.
so pieces 36-inch heavy weight
Outing Flannel. SOC value. 35c.
Scarfs. values up to $2.25. $1.5O.
Ladies Sweaters. values to $500.
$500.
$50 Blankets at $500.
Girls Hats. values to 5000. spe-
cial. $500.
$50 all-wool Worsted Suitings at
$1.50 the yard.
Rose Bath Soap. 8 cakes for Csc,
regular &c value. or SOC the dozen.
Special sale of Rochester Wash
Boilers. regular prices $3.50. $4.75.
$500. special. $3.50, $3.75, $4.OO.
Figured Chiffons. Figured Geor-
gettes. $4.00 value. $500.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-09-16
31:as12. r YORK ZINES.

Street safe and buried at sea. Cummings
Ia just the person TO officiate, but has
selection 10 a serious handicap IL the
party pr1pose: 70 appeal TO the progress
mr. Bryan calls the Cox candidacy q
Disgrace. lie says:
""The fact that the Democrats Of two
dry States, Ohio and Kentucky, have in
structed for Governor Cox makes IL
proper 10 consider his position on the
liquor question. 4 is becoming every
day more and more apparent that he 10
the nan about whose standard the wet
forces will gather.
Governor Edwards Is o Joke. A
drunkard In the last stages OF delirium
trcmens would have sense enough to
know that Edwards has no chance OF
nomination. Senator Hitchcock did. not
have any nance ven before the Me-
brssku primary, hence no had nothing
to lose. Governor Cox 10 their man and
he has fairly won the dishonor that he
seeks.
" After disgracing MS state he aspires
to n position In which he could disgrace
a nation. For years the men engaged
In the liquor business have been the real
anarchists Of the country, far more dan
gerous than the professional ~anarcnists.
Governor Cox has become their candi-
date,
Democratic Party tho leader or tho law
less element OF the country and his
election. II such q. thing were possible,
would turn the White House over 70
those who defy the Government and hold
There ia no likelihood Of his noml,
nation and no chance OF his election II
nominated. but why should n Demo-
crst be willing 20 support a mar whose
nomination would insult the conscience
OF the nstion' For the triumph Of pro-
hibition IL a triumph Of the nations
conscience"