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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

language is spoken his hold exists and
Is spreading. His works are being
translated Tito more and more foreign
languages.
What has this to do with Dickens
watch and the lock of hair in it? one
may well and properly ask. 1t has
much to 10 with it. Dickens, pre-
eminently the. novelist Of Christmas,
whose bells and holly, whose mistletoe
and spice, whose turkey and plum
puddiRg-whcse wondrouely round and
caressing Spirit of Christmas is like
the inspiration of good wine, as a
man is already fast becoming mem
DRY not easy to realize.
Whose hair-whether child's or
sweetheart's-was that carried in his
watch? Is the head on which once It
grew now moldered and powdered in
the cold earth? Or does he or she still
live, and where?
The owner of the watch has vainly
sought answer to these questions.
Dickens lives in his books, the ghosts
of his times and of his characters clus-
tiers thickly about him, but his earthly
loves, the treasured hair of his child
perhaps, the inward endearment of his
good heart, have lost their identity
The lesson is for the young man re
joicing in his strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Taken a New Tack.

Since reaching Scotland, Mrs. Carrie
Nation, formerly of Kansas, has taken
a new tack On this side the Ratchet
was raised against that which cheers
and also inebriates; on the other side
Mrs. Nation has undertaken to put out
of business that which cheers without
inebriating. In Dundee, famous for
rope, Irvine, canvas and that British
tea-table delicacy, jam, the thrifty
burghers have a habit of consuming
from four to six cups of tea per diem
Heretofore they have had no one to
point out 10 them that tea-drinking on
such scale is Ubiquitous, but Mrs
Nation is supplying the long-felt want
and her activity has suggested some
verses to a correspondent of the
Brooklyn Eagle, one of which follows:
"Come empty the caddie, come cleanse
out the can,
There's shivering in China and gloom
in Japan;
For brave Carrie Nation exultant and
Is stopping tea-drinking in Benny
Dundee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
The Christmas Express.

Old Santa Claus has got tip
From aeronauts that go exploring.
And from the pole in q flying ship
He means this year to go a-soaring.
The reindeer now are laid aside.
Dunder and Bitten. Dancer. Prancer:
They had sure and silent stride.
But only airships now can answer.
To many a child they brought delight,
The airiest. fairiest of expresses.
Across the roofs on a snowy night
With gifts the wisest never guesSeS.
But now the airship is the thing
To which the jolly Santa's turning
Icicle frame and snowflake wing
The pole star for a headlight burning.
All loaded down with joys and toys,
Jack Frost to do the work of steering,
The ship will sail for girls and boys.
While all the polar bears are cheering
And yet, maybe, it's somewhat rash.
Suppose Jack Frost should make fuu,
BILE;
Suppose a wing should go to smash,
And all the contents get tumble
No gifts arrive for Christmas day
That were an all too awful blunder!
So cheer up. Dancer. Prancer, pray;
There's need for Bitten. you and Dun
der.
&C. B. Quincy in New York American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Holding Two Jobs.

Judge AXel Chytraus, sitting in the
branch appellate court at Chicago,
has dropped some ice down the backs
of many Of the states prominent law
makers. In the case of Homer X. Gal
pin, who tried to be both state sena-
tor and clerk of the municipal court
of Chicago, he held that no one could
be a legislator and hold a lucrative
Office under the national or state gov.
eminent at the same time.
The constitution of the state of Hi
nois plainly says: mo judge or clerk
of any court, or person holding any
lucrative Office under the United States
or the state, shall have seat in the
general assembly"
This will decidedly disturb Senators
JUL, Lundberg, Cruickshank, Breidt
Glackin and others who hold lucrative
islative JOBS. The list of representa-
tives who have two jobs is large
among them being Cermack in the
city attorneys Office, Chicago; Erick
son, deputy sheriff; Fieldstock, board
of local improvements, and last, bu
not least, Burnett NJ Chipperfiield wht
lis we'll known for connection with tn,
sanitary district.
While the drawing of double salarie!
from political Offices is naturally re
pugnant to most citizens except those
who so draw" and is apparently il
violation of the letter of the state con
stitution, it is not more Objectionable
than for an officeholder to draw pa.
from the public treasury, and then de
vote his time and energies to buildin
up political machines and serving PAL
tisan if not factional political ends.
OF such Officials there are myriad
Unfortunately the state constitution
and the law do not deal as severel
with such as they should.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
LOVEMAKING BY RULE.
Chicago Mans Advice on Winning the
Fair One.

Now we have lovemaking made not
only easy, but certain. All one has to
do is to read, mark, learn and inward
ly digest Cupid the Surgeon" new
book on the mysteries of the tender
passion recently sent forth by Herman
Lee Meaders of Chicago. It's all very
simple. There are only four classes
Of women, he says-the conceited. the
sentimental, mercenary and the blase.
Give fattcry to the conceited wom-
an" says the author, promises OF
eternal fidelity to the sentimental one,
precious gifts to the mercenary and
sensational thrills to her who Is tor
mented with ennui
IF l were allowed to give but two
| words Of advice. they would be pa
tience' and perseverance,
THE man who never parleys over
| cab fare. who never scans the prices
| on wine list or a menu and who hi
bernates when he's broke carries an
infallible amulet against feminine crit.
| icism.
Remember that In the final balance
A woman is always woman"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
A Firm Resolve.


Yes,
That's a good guess. --
I'll buy 'em early
And avoid the rush.
Hush,
Doubter! I mean 1t this .tiina.
It's o. crime
To procrastinate;
That's straight.
Oh, well, I yet remember.
Remember, remember,
Twas in the bleak DecembeYf
OF a year ago
When woe -
Was piled higher than q tree
And trouble was SO thick
( could pick
II up without stopping over.
All because -
] stuck around :
TIL the last second
OF the last minute
OF the last hour
OF the last day,
Say.
Some delay,
Hey?
Put off buying -:
Gifts that Were crying
To be bought
And that ought !,
To have been on hand,
70 be labeled, addressed ana
Dispatched
To the ones few
Who
Were to be made happy.
AS said. h
On the dead, - ~
Never again
This dalliance with fate.
That's straight.
Me to the shop
A week in advance
Before the doors are opened-.-
Maybe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
The Argus Daily Short Story
GORDON'S LAST CHANCE BY TAYLOR WHITE.
COPYRIGHTED 1908. by Associated Literary Press.

Jimmie, do you speak slaDg?" de-
manded Maud Tolliver suddenly as
her small brother came into the room.
do walk oil my feet?' demanded
Jimmie in SURPRISE Pipe your lay,
angel face. I'll get you somehow,
even if your speaks are all to the
middle. Throw it off your chest"
Its this way" explained Maud.
"YOu know Mr. Gordon?"
1--WE seen him once or twice" ad-
United Jimmie, with grin. Gordon
was a regular visitor at the Tolliver
home,
planned Maud Hes so strict and
proper that hate him. / thought that
If were to talk slang and act up per-
haps he would leave me in peace. He
hates slangy girl. He said so last
night"
Jimmie grinned appreciativcly. He
had no great liking for the eminently
staid and correct Gordon. He hated
men whose suits always looked as
though it was the first time they had
been worn.
His own preference was for Barry
Spaulding, who occasionally offered
him cigarette and who talked to
him precisely as though he was q
grownup.
Gordon never seemed to see him,
never laughed and ioked, and Jimmie
entered into the conspiracy with his
whole heart after being assured that
Maud would never disclose the source
| Of her education in slang.
Before the week was out Gordon
looked troubled. He was very much
in love with Maud after his own fash
ion. There was no want of real affec
ton, but Gordon was no gallant wooer
He had been accepted by the family
and In his quiet, patient fashion ht
was laying siege to. Maud's heart.
/ He had fancied he had been maxim;
Roadway until she developed trick o.
intcrlarding her speech with slang ex
Il pressions.
i At first he was shocked, but as Maut
acquired proficiency and grew NOR
and more slangy Gordon Withdrew
from his campaign. Though he love,
the girl as much as ever, he assure,
himself that wife who used Sian
was utterly impossible.
Il In secret Maud gloated over the fac
but bore herself demurely when he
father sharply questioned her concern
ing her treatment of Gordon. for til
latter's visits had fallen off. ant
though Gordon had pleaded bushes
as an excuse, Mr.. Tolliver had an Idle
that there was something else ..thi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

The Atlantic battieship fleet, home
ward bound, will conclude its stay at
Colombo, Ceylon, this week, and pro-
coed to Suez. The ships will pass
through the Suez canal as expeditions
ly as possible and then the fleet will
split into four divisions, each division
visiting different Mediterranean
port before reassembling at Gibraltar
early in February for the last stretch
of the voyage home. Jack will come
back weighted with medals and SOU
venirs and dim recollections of sweet
hearts in every port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

might explain the lovers sudden lack
of interest
Then fate took a hand, and so it hap
pened that Jimmie Tolliver, crossing
the avenue, slipped on the muddy paw
ing and fell directly in front of rap
idly advancing automobile.
There was a cry of horror from the
spectators, but one man sprang for
ward and with an easy movement
grasped the boys arm and carried him
to safety.
For moment Jimmie was too dazed
to comprehend; then he slowly came
to realize that Gordon, unmoved as
ever, stood beside him, answering the
questions Of the crowd, but refusing to
give his name
'All right, old man?" he asked as he
saw that Jimmie was pulling himself
together. Suppose we move on. This
crowd is little too eager"
He signaled a passing taxicab and
directed the driver to so to tailor's
where Jimmie's muddied garments
might be made presentable. The rush
] of cold air drove the last of the cob
webs from Jimmie's brain, and, gazing
| admiringly at Gordon, he decided that
Maud was wrong in her estimate of
the man. There was fire under the
ice. red blood beneath the waxenly.
immobile expression, and Jimmie's
heart warmed to his rescuer.
Say, b." he demanded suddenly.
'are you still dead nuts on Maudy'
Il esteem your sister very highly"
admitted Gordon.
You're all right" declared Jimmie
admiringly. IF you want to win cast
your port ear over this way and make
a noise like listen"
The noise of listener was contfn
ued long after the visit to the tailor.
was concluded. Gordon's face was a.
expressioniess rs ever, but there wa.
twinkle in his eye.
Some evenings later Maud, comm;
downstairs, reached the lower hall jus
as Gordon was admitted by the butler
Jimmie had been cautioned under pail
of losing his promised reward to sa
nothing of his rescue. SO 1t was merel
! that tiresome Kenneth Gordon" whor
| Maud greeted with perfunctory col
| diality.
, 81 butted in to tear of a piece {
talk with the boss bloomer wearer.
he in;'' asked Gordon.
r "Ifl you mean my father bega
Maud Jelly.
. THAT'S the guy" interrupted Go
!. don. will you tell the delegateFro
5 the wax works to ask him to gr&a
a his heels and slide down here?''
t Il will 60 myself" offered Ma,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

The holiday recess will cause lull
in the proceedings of congress during
this week, hut as majority of the law
makers have acquired the habit of re-
manning in Washington since railroad
passes were abolished. there probably
win be enough gossip going the rounds
to keep .he special correspondents
from growing stale. The cabinetmak-
ers will be busy, important conferen-
ces will he held and the house COM
mittee on ways and means will prob
ably continue it's hearings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

j. Pierpont Morgan belongs to "a
clubs and his membership dues figure
over $1,000 annually. Poor man, why
doesn't he resign from some of them
and save money for Christmas?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
A Dickens Souvenir.

The Philadelphia Inquirer tells of an
exhibit before the Dickens Fellowship
OF that city of a watch once owned
by. Charles Dickens in which was a
lock of hair--no one knows whose.
This fact gives rise to some reason
able reflections. Lovers of Dickens
are NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the English
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
No Flirting at GLASGOW University.

The senate of Glasgow university
has issued an order that girl graduates
are not to converse inside the clois-
tiers with the students of the other
sex. The girls much resent this &C
ton as encroaching upon their free
dom. To enforce the order the senate
has established woman censor.
whose appearance in the cloisters was
the signal for reception which was
by no means ELUSIVE. The girls de-
clare they themselves are quite capa-
BILE guardians of their hearts and
threaten to refuse to enter class rooms
IL such an indignity is persisted in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

Giving lust because you haveto'' is
the most Ln-Christmaslike and un-
Christian feature of the glorious
Christmas season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

O.; civil service reform, what Jokes
are perpeirated in thy name! en-
claims the 1erre Haute Star. as it dis
covered that an examination in al
zebra and geometry for crossroads
postoffice worth $50 is required by the
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

Talking about the bull in the china
closet, can you discover anyone who
can make better job of 1t than one
Theodore Roosevelt is doing?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

Just about the time people settled
the question as to whether or not
Merkle really touched second base,
sensation of attempted umpire--brib-
ing is sprung. The baseball season
now extends through the year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

A California man gave his wife
100000 for Christmas present. but
manlike stipulated that she shouldn't
have it until he dies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

The democratic members of the SEN
ate and house should recollect that the
next legislature redistricts the state for
the legislature and congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

. If you do not believe it is more
blessed to give than to receive, just
watch the face of the child on Christ
mas morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

Memorial Christian.-The teachers
training classes will meet this even
ing. beginning at 1880 o'clock.
The bible school teachers will meet
Wednesday evening at O'Clock; pray
er services will be held at TAB.
The Christian Endeavor society will
conduct matin services Christmas at
6 o'clock. Miss Van Horn will be the
leader.
The annual choir concert will be
given at the church next Sunday ev-
Iening. The bible school Christmas fes.
|tival will be held Monday evening OF
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
IN THE CHURCHES

United Presbyterian. Prayer serv-
ices will be held in the church We'd
nesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Sunday school Christmas festi-
val will be held in the church Thurs
day evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

This is the shortest day of the year.
You'll have to shop way into the night,
won't you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

The New York plumber who eloped
with a woman who is worth million
knows lead pipe cinch when he sees
II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

The members of the congregation
viii meet in the church Wednesday
evening to decorate for Christmas.
Christmas services will be held in
the church Friday. morning at $50
O'Clock. Rev. S. G. Hagglund will con-
duct the first service, and Bruno Carl
son will conduct the second service.
The Sunday school scholars will
meet for Christmas practice Friday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The annual Christmas festival will
be held Sunday evening at O'Clock.
First Baptist.-Prayer services will
be held in the church Wednesday eve
ming.
The annual Sunday school festival
will be held in the church Friday even
ing.
Edgewood Baptist.-Prayer services
will be held in the church Wednesday
evening.
The Sunday school festival will be
held in the church Thursday evening
at 1880 O'Clock. There will be tree
and program.
First Methodist.-Prayer services
and Sunday school teacvhers meeting
will be held in the church Wednesday
evening at 1870 O'Clock.
The Christmas festival will be held
in the church Thursday evening al
1880 o'clock.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Saturday evening in the church.
Christian Science.-The weekly ties
timonial meeting will be held Wednes
day evening at 1880 in the church
The library is open daily except Sun
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

There are two classes of women In
the world-those who want to be lunr-
ried they AREN'T and those who don't
want to be married (they are).
When you are about to engage mi
legal battle. first employ expert COUNSEL
and have them advise you not to-
When man spends most Of his time
explaining, nobody cares much whstahe
does with the remainder.
II he knew what to buy her he coAld
graduate his expenses better for the
next two months.
1t is hard to be cheerful and down.
trodden at the same time, but some
people manage to do 1t. We always
speak Of them individually as "she."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Monday, December 81, 1908.

These ars the days when hearts are
larger than purses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
rendina 70 the Neaieetad.

Tending to the Neglected.
"The widow has discovered Z nsv
profession"
"a money. maker?'
at ought to be-. She has been mas
lied three times, and she is .goin9,fo
offer series Of lessons by mail in ~
training Of raw husbands"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Humor ers Philosophy
b DUNCAN N. xs1iTH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
b DUNCAN !

Remember Just how mean you nsCd
to be before you lick the lad for'dhis
shortcomings and various transszes-
sions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Coming to Him.

Coming to Him.
II don't like him. ~
"Nhy?"
"Oh, he's too fresh"
'.Don't worry He IL going to gshli
salted to him right away" T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Responsive

Responsive.
bit OF talk may madden us,
A little lie may sadden US
And drive the scented sweetness iron
A fair
Day
Out.
But should we get sweet fiatterys
From beauty's smiling battery
The quick effect upon us II
The other =
- Way
About.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
Rest His Brain.

"Oh, these horrible new shoesw
whats the matter with them%
"Hurt my ccrns so can't think
II had wondered for some timetIt
you didn't think with your feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
spencer MEMORIAL Methodist.


Spencer Memorial Methodist. - This
evening the Epworth league bible
study class will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Hartwell, 4510 Eighth avenue.
Prayer services will be held in the
church Wednesday evening and will
be followed by meeting of the Sum
day school board.
The Sunday school Christmas festi-
val will be held in the church Thurs
day evening at 1880 O'Clock.
Zion Observation-Disclosures services
will be held Friday morning at 5
O'Clock to be conducted by the pastor,
Rev. e. K Jonson.
The Sunday school festival will be
held Sunday evening at z o'clock.
Broadway Presbyterian.-The Christ
mas festival will be held in the church
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock.
The meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sion society will be held next week in.
stead of this week.
South Park Presbyterian.-The teach
|ers' training class will meet this ev.
ening at the home of Rev.aW. G. Ogle-
wee, 3015 Tenth avenue.
Prayer services will be held tomor.
row evening at 1880 o'clock.
The Christmas festival will be held
in the church next Monday evening.
|
Grace Lutheran. - The joint board
will meet tomorrow evening at 1880 in
the lecture room of the church.
Early matin services will be held
IChristmas, beginning at $50.
The Sunday school festival will be
held Monday evening, after Christmas
First Swedish Lutheran-The choir
will meet this evening in the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
cett;na Exen.

Getting Even.
'..Edith L. awfully mad at Jack
"tow do you known"
"She Is going to marry Tom"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21

Continued on Page Seven,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-21
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. W. POTTER co.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-08

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 PHOENIX ACADEMY.
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 Besides the caluable scholarships there will be two free educational trips for those who prefer them. A free trip to the coast and back will be a most delightful vacation present for some of our hustling. hard work ing contestants to take next summer. By a little steady hustling on their part for the next two months they may secure this trip and next summer when the days are sweltering hot here in Phoenix they may be enjoying one of the famuos scenic wonders of America.
 We again publish the list of prizes have them before the public as much as possible.
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