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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

promotive OF vice. Certain men
clubs in connection with churches
with pool rooms. with cards, newsps
pers selected without, regard TO thei
standing, and library as destitute
anything elevating as if it had bee
selected by hard class of sailors 70
the forecastle. exist. And others, nc
so bad, which might be termed school
where young men learn TO smoke, an,
those who once had the habit, to re
sumo These are an abomination.
The word club has quite an ancien.
origin, and derived its meaning from
the idea of an assembly of person!
who mitedly contributes to its sup
port. that is, club their subscriptions.
Some of our ministers who report
large numbers of conversions and have
maintained their reputation as faithful
pastors for years, have spoken highly
of the benefits derived from the men S
clubs in connection with their congre-
cations. Some have found it an inval-
liable means of introducing into the
outer court men who were .unchurched
and without religion, and soon into
full association with the church,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
Mems Clubs in Churches.

The feminizing of the church is dep
recated by the Lutheran Not" it ex-
plains. that we would have the wo-
men fewer in number and less active
in work, but that we would have the
men, who crave leadership everywhere
else. take their proper places in the
work and life of the church. The men
are the strong right hand. Deprived OF
their active cooperation in so large a
measure, the church is unable 10 carry
out it's mission" With the vigor of a
Luther. ii takes up the excuse given.
Men are too busy" The week is not
long enough for them to buy and sell.
travel and plan, and get gain in. And
so we make our very prosperity an eX-
cuse for forgetting and despising the
author of that prosperity 1t then
takes up the question, How shall We
remedy this abuse?" Thus it answers,
Not by coaxing or by nagging the
men, Not by forming mems clubs, OF
which the chief end is sociability and
in which the club feature smothers re-
ligion.'
AT this point" comments the New
York Christian Advocate, I'VE deem il
necessary to interpose qualification
Mems clubs in which the chief end is
not sociability, and in which the club
feature does not smother religion, in
our opinion are in harmony with hui
man nature, with the present condi
ton of the public mind, and in some
places necessary. The country swarms
with fraternal orders; employees have
their associations and their unions. So
cial life in the churches is often eX
clusively kept up as it is in society
by women. We are aware that 10 pre-
vent sociability becoming the chic
end and that to prevent other cause:
from 'smothering religion is difficult
nevertheless, sociability is an ent
greatly to be desired Most men nee,
it, and that under circumstances full
of life and occasionally Astounding il
mirth, bit never irreyerent, vulgar, o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

that said the Intruder. with a smile.
"She would simply declare that | was
bolstering you up in an untruth.
You've got to do better than that. old
chap. BY the way, my names Grey
son-Ren Greyson. What's yours"
Dorsey made reply, and over the
highballs they planned campaign.
The first gun was fired at luncheon
when Greyson leaned across the table
and advised Dorsey that there was a
hair on his coat. Dorsey carefully re-
moved long golden strand while he
made the retort courteous and. pointed
out to Greyson the fact that there was
a hair upon his own coat. The iittle
soubrette at the end of the table beam
ed mirthfully upon the abashed men.
I'm glad they ago so long" she de-
clared. IF it wasn't such long one,
folks might think it was one of mine.
Amt it funny that I'm the only blond
on board:'' she ran on. Its real
blond. too" she said proudly as she
shook her yellow curls.
Greyson passed her the hair he had
| removed from his coat. IF your hair
was that long.r he said, with smile.
| 'you could work in Il museum instead
of on the stage
Gee" said the small soubrette ad
| miringly. Il guess one OF the hair
| tonic sisters must be aboard. That
hairs five feet if its an inch"
Lets ask the purser,' suggested
Greyson. HE knows the passenger
list. and l guess he knows the blond
too. There's Il hair on his coat
The purser. who was fiirtatiously in
clined and who had been making Kim
self very attractive to the little SOU
brette, bushingly denied that there
was any such person as Il blond with
long hair aboard, but the others 1T his
| table refused TO believe his statement
and kept up the joke.
The joke became a mystery when
| long golden hairs continued to be
found on the coats of the men pasSen-
gers and even occasionally on the
dresses of che women. Even the gruff
old captain swore softly under his
breath when one of the discriminating
hairs was found on his coat to the
great glee of his officers, who knew
him TO be a woman hater of the most
pronounced type.
4 AS the days progressed the mystery
deepened and in default of matters OF
greater moment became the chief topic
of talk. Through it all Dorsey was
coldly courteous to Nell, and she re-
turned the coldness with interest.
1t was not until the last day of the
run that he ventured to reopen his
case for a second pleading. Miss Som
mers had come on deck after dinner
and had sought place in the bow
where she could watch the swirlins
4 waters slip past all afoam from thu
{ impact with the PROV. The clouds
were breaking up after storm, ant
great pillows Of yapor filed the sky
which rode seDenely in the heavens
- So engrossed was She with he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
Badly Mixed Up.

Abraham Brown OF Winterton, y. Y.
had a very remarkable experience; he
says. Doctors got badly mixed up
over me; one said heart disease; two
called it kidney trouble; the fourth.
blood poison, and the fifth stomach and
liver trouble; but none of them helped
me; so my wife advised trying Electric
Bitters. which are restoring me to per-
feet health. One bottle did me more
good than all the five doctors pre-
scribed." Guaranteed for blood poison.
weakness and all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints, by all druggists.
so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

thoughts that she did not hear foot
steps until form doomed beside her
and hand lightly clasped her own.
Am | forgiven yet for what | did
not do:' asked Dorsey softly. Believe
me. Nell, /. did not spend that first
evening with Miss Clarence. / don't
know how that hair got On my coat;
honestly ! don't. There seems To be
some mystery TO the whole affair"
Il was wrong" confessed Miss SOM
mers. do you know. Dorsey. believe
that this boat is bewhched by a
biond:"
That's it, cried Dorsey ut must
be witchcraft, and you will have to
help me exercise the spirit
How" asked Miss Sommers won
deringly. Il am not versed in the cast
ing out of spirits
Make me proof against their charms
by marrying me-" he explained. VIII
you. DEAR"
Il think l shall have to-" said Nell
softly as the moon discreetly went be-
hind cloud
1t was late that evening that Adams
and Greyson sat together in a corner
Of the smoking room.
Here's to the spirit Of the blond
bewitcher." said Greyson as he lifted
his glass. land here's long life and
happiness to the happy pair. I'm glad
that l helped to straighten out the
trouble even though it did cost me my
very best sample of the wonderful eff
fects OF Hairy's hair healer It's Won
| derful stuff. grows hair on the baldest
| pate and heals wounded feelings. 1t
was a hard job, though. to plant all
| those hairs without the victims finding
| out the trick and spelling it ALL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
Waterways Necessary for Commerce

Boston Globe: The strong favor with
which inland waterways are being re
ceived is due chiefly to the belief cur
rent in commercial circles that the
railroads will never be able to keen
up with the demands of consignees and
that canals must be constructed in or
der to make sure that the increasing
commerce of this country will not sui
fer in consequence of inadequate trans
portation accommodations. Railroad
managers have admitted that they can
not prevent the congestion of freight
traffic, and the time has evidently come
when their roads must be assisted
through the medium of waterways, a.
is done abDoad. and especially in Ger
many.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
statutory technically. throui

Statutory technicality, through the
taking advantage of which John
Looney managed to wiggle out of a
hearing of the criminal cases present
ed in the circuit court by the state
this week. is an element in the admin
istration of justice which the layman is
often incompetent to discuss. 1t involves
the reasoning and judgment of a jur-
list from which the state has no appeal.
The technical application has at all
events served to enable Looney to es-
cape trial in all the criminal charges
that have been preferred against him
so far. and hence the eel-like maneuver
on Looney's part must have become
much to his liking. There still remain
numerous indictments involving the
characters of citizens and the well be-
ing of the community on the one hand
and Looney on the other. which it is
presumed will come up after the holi
days. In the meantime, Looney may
be expected. of course, to take full ad
vantage of the opportunity afforded tc
participate in the JOYS as we'll as the
spirit of the season at hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

The wireless telephone from Europe
which is promised before the close of
at the close of 1907 than the wireless
telegraph did at the close of 1897.
Ten years have made so great differ
ence in the possibilities of civilization
that before the close of the next 10
one may telephone from Washington
to London, Berlin, Paris or st. Peters.
burg for the latest increase in the
military budget"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

free ships, and of late it has irked and
chafed under the shameful acts of the
party leaders in Oregon.
The Oregonian will take IAN observ-
er's position according TO the title OF
the editorial article by which it's ad-
hesion to the republican party is cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
Through With the G. o.p.

The Portland Oregonian. in a recent
ssue, abandons the republican party.
whose oracle and mouthpiece it has
been almost since that party was
founded. The change of base is i'm
portant, but not wholly unexpected
for the Oregonian has for some years
been an advocate of free trade and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

The Illinois state board of health
grows classical in the last piece of
smallpox literature il puts out. There
is cut of woman's foot covered with
ulcers made by the dread disease, and
Troilus and Cressida, NAY. her foot
SpnnEc ="
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. WooIever, one of the best
known merchants of lie Raysville, n.
T., says: ''If you are ever troubled
with piles, apply .Bucklen's Arr:ca
Salve 1t cured me of them for good
20 years ago" Guaranteed for sores.
wounds, burns or abrasions. % cents
at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

I The latest improved $50 gold piece
is still goddess" but it is so improved
that it can be stacked" easily in tall
piles which will not fall down because
the edges are too sharp Satisfaction
is now expected to ensue, and those
who doubt it can test it at once by Sc
curing a sufficient number of the home
ly coins to stack easily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills. They are for weak back, in
Illumination of the bladder, backache.
and weak kidneys. Sold by all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

There still remains tonight and two
days next week in which to do the
rest of that Christmas shopping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

Taft is home again-but he knows
nothing about politics. He may later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21
THE ARGUS,

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, ILL., rEn-
tered ct the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

The Argus bids all rejoice and be
glad during the Christmas season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

Well. have You your Christmas shop
ing all attended to?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-21

HIS DYES.
move smoothly. They had, in fact,
been out less than twenty-four hours
when the love course began to resem-
bic the serDentlne windings of the Mis-
sissippi and evince far greater rough
ness than the November seas.
Miss Sommers had spent her first
night aboard in the agonies of seasick-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
Save the Corn Stalks.

Harvesting the corn crop is of increas-
ing importance to New England farmers,
as more of them are coming to full
appreciation of the economic side OF
corn growing under New England con-
ditions. Therefore, bulletin BOB OF the
department of agriculture, just of the
press, on corn harvesting machinery, has
interest for New England farmers as
well as those in the middle west, where
corn is grown so largely. According to
the government report, the net value OF
the crop is close to slS, for husking by
hand and leaving stalks standing in the
field. The net value of the crop when
gathered with the machine and leaving
the fodder in the field was Sl7.Sl, while
net value of the crop by saving stalks
over was S23. 1t would thus seem that
the greatest value came by husking the
corn and feeding the fodder. There was
a net value of the crop of S26 when the
fodder was shredded before being fed.
The conclusions after the experiments
in question indicate that the farmer who
would get full value of his crop should
secure the fodder with as much care as
he gives clover hay, harvesting it at the
proper period, and not allow it to be-
come ruined by rain or frost. He
should use proper machinery for har.
vesting the corn crop, and this will in
crease the net income over hand meth
DDS, where ears are harvested and stalks
wasted. On the other hand, there is
limit beyond which it is not profitable
for a farmer to invest in corn harvesting
machinery.-New England Homestead
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
Cause of RunawayS.

On this subject the following from a
circular of prominent life insurance
company will be read with interest:
Irving to make the old harness last a
little longer leads to one ont OF every
four runaways. In other words, two hun
dred and fifty mishaps out of one thou
sand are caused by breaking or coming
apart of the rigging. 1t has been often
said that few persons who drive know
when horse is properly harnessed, and
fewer still give due attention to the
soundness and correct adjustment of the
tackle. This statement is borne out by
the records, which show that sixty-two
runaways ont of 1000 are caused by
traces becoming detached, ninety-Seven
by broken reins, sixty-five by broken or
badly adjusted breeching, twenty-six
by broken bits or brides and ten by
broken girths. In rare instances there
are hidden defects in harness which can
not be detected, but it is safe to say that
careful examination of the parts and
their adjustment on the horse would
prevent 80 per cent of the accidents
caused by broken harness and improper
Harvesting.
Worn out and defective vehicles cause
almost as many accidents as imperfect
harness, showing incidentally the wis
dom of buying carriage of reliable
make in the first instance, and then
keeping it in. good repair. To wheels
running off the axles, eighty-two run
aways out of 1000 are due. Such mis-
haps will seldom happen if due care is
given to seeing that the nuts are tight
since the turning of the wheels tends to
keep the nuts on and not to screw them
off. Broken axles caused six accidents
broken kingbolts, twelve; broker
shafts, twenty-one; and broken whiffi
trees, thirty-four; all the breaks together
thus falling short of the number ol
carelessly attached wheels.
OF the objects which frighten horses
automobiles easily hold first place
These and the motorcycles are indirectl!
responsible for.about as many runaway'
as all other objects together, and it may
be added that it is the reckless operation
of the motor vehicles rather than thu
vehicles themselves which frighten:
most of the horses. Automobiles caus
ed 1870 runaways out of 1000 and motor.
cycles caused forty-eight more.-Main'
Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01

"It's on'y lark, guv'nor. The lydy
would ha' took no arm. didn''
mean
Philip was strongly tempted to kicl
him, but refrained. He grasped thu
mans shoulder and lifted his badge t.
the light.
81 will spare you for the lady''
sake" he said grimly. "but I wan
your number, in case you try any more
such tricks"
"My Gawd. IT'S Mr.. Anson!"
For the first time the driver saw
Philips face clearly.
"Ah, you know me, then? Who were
those blackguards who employed your
"S'elp me, sir, on'y know one oi
'em. 'E's Mr.. Victor Grenier.
often pick i'm up at the Gardenia
e said is pal was sweet on the youni
Iydy an wanted put up Job ter ell
FER. That's all, guv'nor, on me life"
"You ought to be ashamed Of your
SELF" was Philips only comment.
He rejoined the girl, who was watch
ing the retreating brOugham.
"Now." he cried pleasantly, ''you car
20 home"
"Please drive me there. will no
deprive you Of your cab"
So they drove away together, ant
the driver CT the hanson, striving t.
free his vehicle from the broken tres
ties, paused to scratch his head.
"'E fairly bested the crowd" he
growled, IAN got the girl as well. My
eye, but she's a beauty"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
fro BE Continued
NUGGETS.

Genius is inspiration. Talent Is per-
spiration.
Do not measure your enjoyment by
the amount Of money spent In produc-
ing It,
Education turns the wild sweetbrier
into the queenly rose.
A vigorous initiative and strong self
faith make up the man Of power.
Be sure that the honors you are striy-
Ing for are not really dishonors.
What men get and do not earn Is
often curse instead Of n blessing.
You can purchase a mans labor, but
you've got to cultivate his good will.
Ignorance itself is a disease, the
deepest. most treacherous and damn
ing malady Of the soul.
Worry poisons the mind just as much
as deadly drug would poison the body
and Just as surely.
While you stand deliberating which
book your son shall read first, another
boy has read both.-Succoss Magazine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
Alarming Forest Prophecy.

"If better care, moro general prop.
agation, and fostering of present con,
ditions are not observed the forests Of
the United States will be practically
wiped out inside of another ten years,
said Secretary of Agriculture james
Wilson, at Chicago, recently.
1.-THE pine timber Of Michigan, WIS
cousin and Minnesota is practically
wiped out. Forest fires are the one
great thing to be guarded against, ano
for that protection the government has
employed thousands of men to watcf
for fires. A person can ride for miles
through Michigan, Wisconsin anc
Minnesota and see barren sections where
formerly grew our great pine forests
Fires started either carelessly or other
wise have wiped out millions and mil
lions of dollars worth of the best OF oul
hard wood. Unless something is don't
we will not have enough hard wood il
| Is years at the latest to make an old
fashioned bedstead.
"President Roosevelt has done NOR
for the preservation of our forests thai
all of our presidents combined"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
lineoIn and Stanton.

There was marked contrast be-
tween Lincoln's manner. which was al
ways pleasant and even genial, and
that of Stanton. TA latter's stern,
spectacled visage commanded instant
respect and in many cases inspired
fear. In receiving visitors, and they
were legion. Stanton seldom or never
sat down, but stood before high desk
as the crowd passed before him and
one by one presented their requests or
complaints, which were rapidly dis
posed of. He was naughty, severe,
domineering and often rude. When
think Of him in the daily routine OF his
public audiences the characterization
Of Napoleon by Charles Phillips, the
Irish orator, comes to mind, Grand,
gloomy and peculiar."-Dayid Homer
Bates in Century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
The Blue Pearmain Apple.

This old favorite is found in many
farm orchards in New England and
New York, in southern Ontario and
even as far north as eastern Quebec.
The tree is fairly hardy but not robust.
II will live where the Baldwin is killed
out by cold. 1t is biennial bearer, and
the fruit is among the most beautiful oi
all apples. The deep purplish red color
with large gray dots interspersed, is
overlaid with thick blush bloom.
The fruit is large, and with this
coloration is exceeding handsome. The
flesh is yellow, firm, fairly juicy, but moi
crisp and cracking. 1t has pecuiiaI
pearlike flavor, which has probably
given rise to the name. The flavor is
distinctive and unlike most other varie'
ties of apples; and it is this pearlike
flavor that clings to ones memory.
On account of its somewhat shy bear
ing habits and the lack of vigor OF the
tree, it has never become and probably
never will become commercial apple
vet a few trees should be included II
every orchard for home use, because
this apple is gooo to eat in late wintel
when many other kinds have passed
away. In Quebec it is often kept "unti
apples come again." The Pearmain
present a group Of a number Of varieties
Of which Blue Pearmain is the mos
prominent member.-John Craig IL
Country Gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-01
The Great Pacific Hop Crop.

Over 10000 people will be needed to
harvest the great hop crop of Western
and Eastern Washington this year.
Actual picking began about Sept. Z or
5 and will continue through the month,
and maybe later. The price to the
pickers will be 81 per box, and good
man can pick from five to fifteen boxes
per day. According to figures from the
various hop yards of the state Washing
ton will produce from As, 900 to 1000
bales. The news that the hop crop Of
Europe has been failure has stimulat-
ed the growers to save every little pod
this year, and all are of the opinion that
the price will be good one for this sea-
sons crop. The quality this year is ex-
cellent.
However, crisis exists in the hop
situation in this state. Pickers are very
scarce. Unless there is radical change
in the temper great many OF the grow
ers of the state will not pick their hops
this fall, but will allow them to remain
on the poles. The hop industry is going
through critical stage all over the
Pacific coast, and in the northwest
especially, necessitating readjustment
of conditions that have heretofore gov
erned it to meet new conditions. For
instance, five or six years ago it cost the
growers six to seven cents to raise hops
in this state. Now, owing to the in:
creased cost of labor and the increased
price of living, it costs from eight to ten
cents a pound to raise hops. Hop farm
ers now find themselves in the position
of having spent from three to five cents
pound on the cultivation of the hops
growing on their farms. 1t will cost
from five to six cents from now on to
pick, dry and bale their crops, making in
all ten cents pound. The present con.
ditions are such that the growers will
likely have to sell their crop from seven to
ten cents pound. While many farmers
feel discouraged over the prospects, they
will likely pick and care for their crops
in first class condition and place them
on the market with the hope of getting
as much as the cultivating cost out OF
them at least.-Frank w. Fickle in Trib-
une Farmer.