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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Daily News Special.

Ddlly NEWS Special.
Jeckson, Dec. 81 Secretary of
State Power found upon the issuance
of about 1000 commissions to the
municipal officials elected on Dec. s,
at the general elections throughout
the state in towns operating under
the code chapter governing munic-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
CARS COLLIDE;
20 PEOPLE HURT

Hackensack, N. ]. Dec. 23.-Twenty
persons were injured this morning
when two large trolley cars on the
Hudson River Traction line met in
hear-on collision.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

Continued on page five.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
The DrinkIcsS Drink.

Maxim's noiscless gun has been out.
done. The drinkless drink is now or
the market in the shape of an cvap-
GRATED drink Of whisky made into a
paste.
This latest thirst qucncher struck
Baltimore several days ago i'll the
sample cases of whisky statesmen.
efforts are being made to induce the
whisky firms there to order them for
the trade in Georgia and other dry
states where the ordinary moist drink
is barred by law.
The tabloid drink looks like the
cherry gelatine Nesting in a salve
box. 1t smells little like old rye. Il
can either be chewed or drank. 1t is
guaranteed to reach the right spo
and produce the desired effect either
way. To take it dry one has only &c
turn the box upside down and catcl
tho gelat:ne as 1t drops out. If we
drink IS desired the gelatine can bt
easily dissolved in a little water ant
makes mans size drink
The effect the tabloid is going tt
have on the whisky traffic cannot b.
pro5nosticated. Instead Of going ou
between the acts the thirsty one Cal
chew a tabloid and have all the eff
fects, even the Odor, without leaving
his seat. The possibilities are too
numerous to mention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
japanese Calendar.

Reference is frequently made to the
floral calendar of Japan. What this
calendar is is explained in the House
keeper. The japanese are extremely
fond OF all flowers. and they have
therefore made calendar from them,
giving to each month a favorite bios
som or leaf.
Thus the pine, the emblem of lasting
prosperity and life, belongs to January,
and its branches are used to decorate
all houses on New Years day.
To February belong the blossoms Of
The plum tree. which stand for purity
and the beautiful blossoms of the peach
tree, 10 which young girls are com.
pared, are associated with the month
=, of March.
Next the cherry blossom, the most
beloved of all flowers. is held to be-
long TO April, and TO May are assigned
the gorgeous clusters Of the wistaria
vine.
The iris-hoy7er, 10 which are compared
the strength and beauty of young boys.
belongs to June. and July has The glory
and perfume Of the water lily The
| Towering hibiscus tree attaches it's
beauty TO the month Of August. while
September lays claim to the exquisite
charm of the aZalGa.
The royal flower OF Japan. the chrys-
anthemum. which ferns 4 part OF the
crest Of the imperial family. belongs
TO the month of October. while TO No
Sember is given the maple laaf, ad-
,nircd FOR its decorative quality.
Finally. with December is associated
khe beautiful camcllia. which blooms
IN the gardens even In the midst OF
lsnOw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
The Argus Daily Short Story
DUNCAN'S GUIDE BY SIDNEY HEDGES COLE.
Copyrighted. 1908, by Associated Literary

When duncan accepted Mrs. Har.
vey's invitation TO join her house party
in the mountains that worthy lady
was overjoycd.
Here, indeed, was the very man she
had been seeking-a man whose name
was ON cverybody's lips, a veritable
lion, who would make her the envy OF
all her set.
He was-thc man who had spent Il
month in I.asSa and who had talked
with the grand lama himself, draw
ing card, of the highest magnitude.
Mrs. Harvey spent good half day in
congratulating herself and wondering
just how she had been able to manage
it.
She pictured him as she had last
seen him, n happy. exuberant, bovish
young man who would entertain her
other guests by the hour with most alb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

SHOW me INTO civilization. ny work
L. done now. I want to live ia my
own country: therefore l must have
that guide. I-I-there is only one
want and I want her for life he
stammered. but he looked at her with
no uncertain light in his eyes. Il am
presumptuouS. know. I am nothing
but barbarian, as told You. but per-
haps with the guide ii might be differ
emf"
He turned suddenly and caught her
hand in his own Can I have that
guide" h asked r"@tcadi'y.
The girl arcsc. er face was scar
let. but her eyes were looking into bis.
"Your first lesson will be in bridge"
he said Come in and I'll teach
you
But Duncan caught her in his arms
and held her fast.
eyes, dear" she murmured. Il loved
you from the very first, you were so
so unspoiled by what I'm going to
guide you into
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

and She has certainly succeeded, for
there probably isn't another flower OF
this kind in the world which can boast
Of 800 blossoms.
Shes the pet of the greenhouses.
and there isn't anything fine enough
for her. we think. Of course she Il
have Il private car when we take her
to the Chicago flower show. for she
couldn't get in with any others. she's
such Il size.
And she isn't pampared or petted
flower either This little beauty didn't
need any certain temperature or other
cares like the orchid or numerous
flowers of delicate constitution. She's
hardy girl With fine sand setting.
and nothing short of cyclone will
mar her beauty. It's a one best bet
to say she's the finest chrySanthemum
In the world"
Although the 500 header is the ac-
knowledged beauty of the place. chryS-
anthemums of other varieties run her
4 close second for wondrous beauty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

"Deserter" she tainted. You and
your pose of solitude are getting on
Mrs. Harvey's nerves. l can see it.
Really, I'm beginning to believe you
conccited."
Duncan drew up Il chair. Won't you
sit here Tor u minute and watch these
mountains with me- said he. I'm
I'M lie paused
You're what she prompted.
Lonely" hc finished. with such Ell.
dent sincerity in his voice that the girl
felt Il little pnug of remorse
Il presume you find Us stupid" said
she, sitting down beside him. After
such Il crowded life as yours has been
all this must lie very tame
Tame he said, with sudden earn
estrcss. Tame? Oh, heavens, nor
You give Us that impression any
way
do z" said he. He leaned forward
in his chair. DO you know how ]
feel here? VIII you respect my secret
If tell you?'
She nodded.
well, then. like q fish out of water
I'm afraid-honestly and actually
| afraid. You see, all my life l have
Travelled. I've been into the ont Of the
way places OF the earth l haven't had
| time To cultivate any of the gTaces OF
civilization. Al in all, I'm a barba
rian, more or less.
| 1--WE looked forward to this-to this
coming here to Cousin Mary's anC
| meeting all these people of your worlt
more than L can tell you. But it has
taught me something about myself
Much as | wish l fitted in this niche
I'm impossible. AS q pariicipator il
J social functions in the accepted sense
| CT the term I'm hopeless"
The girl looked at him with a quie
| smile.
I'll take back that remark abou
your conceit and ask your forgiveness
| fer it, too" said she. ''Oh. you boy
You great. big hearted, simple boy
You envy us in this silly. meaningless
life of ours-you who have been doin:
something. l wish you might knov
how l envy that life of yours
DO you mean that rcally?" b
cried.
at is worth a thousand lives Xix
ours"
But l am isolated ] am alone
have cut myself Off from all that
really want. l want to be like thes
other men here. I want TO talk TO yo
as they do-to be as unafraid of yo
as they are
"That? Oh, pooh" she laughed
Tell me. when YOU go into an III
known country what do you do befor
you try to travel it--take guide, don
you?"
YES"
"Well. that's what you must do herr
Take guide Then I'll warrant in
week-in a day-ycun know the rope
from beginning to end"
"a guide" he repeated musingl.
l"Yes. that's it I must take 4 guide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
The Tramp.

Germany recognizes the fact that d
man looking for work is not vagrant,
although repeated disappointments and
failure to find employment may make
him one. Consequently in that country
the department of commerce and labo.
proposes to erect temporary homes for
workingmen where lodging can be OBJ
tanned at very low cost or in ex-
change for labor, These relief stations
are scattered over the country in such
manner as 10 be in walking distance
Of one another. The length of time
that man who is tramping in search
of work may stay in each is strictly
lfmited. In each of these stations a
bulletin of information is maintained
where employment Is likeliest to be
found By this means it is said the
tramp evil has been almost entirely
obyiated. Germany has already aboI-
ished its poor houses by the simple
means of life insurance system that
enables the workingman to draw a
monthly stipend from fund that has
been created by him during his active
years and invested in state securities.
The system is much more efficient
and far less costly than our system OF
yoor relief with its monthly dole and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
The Labor Vote.

One of the most remarkable Incl
dents of the recent presidential cleo
ton was the attitude of union labor,
not only upon the vital issues concern
ing them, but their attitude toward
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor.
With their approximately 100000
votes, union labor was in position to
swing the election either way. II union
labor throughout the country had look
ed upon the issue of government by
injunction and upon the platforms as
did their leader, Mr.. Gompers, the
election of Mr.. Bryan would have re-
suited But they were divided in
opinion. They had their Individual
views, which they preferred to let
Factuate them, in voting, to the advice
OF President Gompers. Partisanship
vision.
Labor is TO be congratulated, never
theless, for the great interest taken.
The individual labor unionist seemed
TO be studying out the issues by him
self. All this is important as showing
that the individual is studying issues
and that Bryan's great campaign while
not resulting in victory for democracy,
has brought deeper study of the is
sues than ever before. AS 10 "laborS"
refusal to unite upon the vital labor
issues of the campaign, they seemed
unable to agree that the issues were
sufficient to demand united voting. con-
sequently ''labor's'' vote was scattered
among, Taft, Bryan and Debs, with the
result that the attempt TO unite the
labor vote for same common cause
proved a failure.
If labor's vote ever is united at the
ballot box in this country, it will be
one Of the greatest factors of the ma
tiOnal elections. but such labor voting
unison seems far distant, if such is
sues as those involved In the recent
campaign failed to unite the labor vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
MOUNTAIN SLIDING.
Hawaiian Small Boys Simply "Drop
Down the Edge of the Scenery"

Water sports arc by no means the
only vigorous athletics INDUCED in by
the boys of Hawaii. Mountain climb
ing is fayoritc pastime. for there are
peaks 1000 feet high within easy walk
ing distance of any part of Honolulu,
and on the island Of Hawaii there are
two mountains fully 14,000 feet in
height. Not infrequently the Honolulu
schools give picnics on the mountain
sides that the pupils may gather land
shells. It is OIL these excursions in
search of land shells that the Hawaiian
schoolboyS rcyel in the once national
sport, mountain sliding.
\ very steep mountain side is Sc
lected, where the grass is long and
sloping downward. Every one gathers
his own ii leaves. The ii leaf il some
thing like the banana leaf, but not near
II so long. With bunch OF ii leaves
in his hand the first boy steps TO the
edge of the side. graSps the leaves by
the stems in both hands. places the
leafy part under him and sits down.
gives himself q start and drops down
the edge of the scenery like Il flash.
was assured that it was an easy mat
ter to regulate the speed of descent by
merely grasping the ii stems firmly
and lifting them upward. this acting as
brake | longed for the thrill of drop.
plug down over the edge of noun
tain and upon my brief sled of Ii leaves
began the descent. | went like the
wind. 1t seemed rs though my breath
would be taken away from me or that
[ would plunge head over heels. to be
dashed 10 pieces among the trees be-
low. thought of my brake and drew
mp Oh the ii leaves with all my might
and came up with jerk that Jared
every bone in my body. There | SAT,
looking downward almost perpendicu-
larry held in position only ny a few
leaves resting on the smooth, slippery
grass. but the Sliding grass is nearly Il
foot long, and it is only after il has
been repeatedly slidden over and beat
in the eyes OF the Hawaiian small boy
AMI sometimes leads TO accidents
, When. for instance. the thin layer OF 4
leaves wears out beneath The slide 4
gentle tug at the stalks parts the sled
, and sends the slider whizzinG down
| ward in most uucomfort2 Bile and un
! graceful manner. all arms and legs
Lucky is the victim Of such an accident
+ if he is not stopped III his downward
! career by the trunk of trec.-St
| Nicholas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
FINE FLORAL WONDER.
Chrysanthemum Three Feet High Has
500 Blossoms

Solomon in all his glory has been out
done by Il mere chrysantbemum.
In the spacious greenhouses Of the
Hamilton Nick Twombly estate at
Madison, y. J., the naughty Japanese
flower was seen arrayed in such gor-
@eouS attire that even is own little
daisy ancestor would never recognize
this magnificent monarch. Although
only the cream Of chrysanthenum So
ciety has ever been allowed to break
into bloom in the recherche circles of
the Twombly hotEouses. this year a
new and more marvellous bud will
make her debut, enc that is destined
to make even the ariStocratic and prize
winning dowagers lift up their swelled
heads and marvel. for the dcbutantc
chrysanthcmun though au infant OF
only nine months, has already acquir-
cd 800 blossoms 20 her slim young stalk
and boasts Il diameter Of twenty feet.
so that when travelling about on exhi-
bitiOn she needs must have whole
private car of her own.
TO meet this BrobdingnagiaD speci
men face 20 face New York Evening
World reporter journcycd ont 10 Nadi-
son the other day. and there. surround
ed by au admiring throng of sister
chrySanthemums the 800 header stood
The more the merrier seemed TO be the
| motto of this fat young thing. for bulg
| Ing blossoms burst from every availa l..
| bic space. Five hundred COED sized
| golden heads. all Gayly nCdding ac-
| acknowledgement &c the wondering gaze,
proudly challenged the flower world to
match their charms with hers.
| But none dared come too close to the
| naughty though cOrpulent debutante.
for her burdened branches. stretching
out ten feet on all sides. made admira-
| ton permissible only Mt long distance.
| While this stupeudous specimen of the
Japanese flower is the long Of it in
width. it must be confessed she is
| certainly the short Of it in height. fer.
standing i'll solitary sp!endor upon a
| shelf all her own, she only reaches the
three foot mark when stretching to
her utmost.
| But lack Of inches doesn't disturb the
vanity of the youthful debutante. for,
lifting her yellow heads to the admir-
ing gaze of the bebolder, she scorn-
| fully seems 10 say TO her dollhouse
companions, Bear me if YOU can"
And there isn't a chrysanthcmum
in the world that cen beat his young
beauty" proudly said Arthur Harrins.
ton. head gardener of the eighteen
greenhouses which stand GU the
Twombley place and who for nine
months has raised this latest floral
wonder with the tenderness of IA.
| Their.
| 1--WE planted her last February. just
a little shoot from one ef the other
chryssnthemums and she has respond.
ed TO my care just as if she were Il
human being. When we grow more
than one blossom on branch we
pinch out each little shoot aud in that
way start another bud growing, while
with the tall one blossom flower we
train all the stray shoots in. Well.
never saw a chrysanthemnm grow SO
many shoots as this golden headed one
did. They simply sprouted ont by the
hundreds. and every day we'd End .
= dozen or urore blossoms to greet us
/. She just started in 10 beat the record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

i,s poor farm. The beneiiciaries in
Germany are relieved from any senti-
ment Of pauperism because they have
secured this relief by providing the
fund themselves during their active
life. The aged patriarch is thus con-
tributor TO the income of the home and
is q very valuable adjunct to the earn
ings of his friends or relatives, so that
he is welcomed and cherished instead
OF being regarded as he Is in England
and America-as an incumbrance.
Germany is studying these economic
questions. so that it is far. ahead of
the rest of the world in relieving pov-
erty, in rewarding industry and in pre-
venting crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

Kodol is a pleasant, palatable.
liquid preparation, that helps the
stomach to do its work in a natural
way. Being liquid, it starts d.
gestion at once.
Kodol supplies the same digestive
juices that are found in healthy
stomach. This is why 1t will stop
the pains Of indigestion quickly.
Your stomach, being weakened.
probably. BY over feeding or over
work. is unable to do its work
properly. and the natural result is
indigestion, sour stomach, gas, or
belching, which will soon result in
chronic dyspepsia unless the stom-
ach is given help.
Nervous indigestion or dyspep-
sia. 1t is not only annoying, but
dangerous. II let alone, the result
generally is gastritis. or oftentimes
that fatal affiiction-appendicitis.
Don't neglect your stomach.
Don't take any chances. There is
no need for you to suffer. because
a little Kodol now and then. will
keep the stomach we'll, healthy and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

latest returns from the senatorial
districts of Illinois indicate that the
prohibition party will be without rep
resentation in the coming general as
sembly. The last of the triumvirate
of cold water supporters, Clay T.
Gaumer of the senatorial district in
which Speaker Cannon resides. was
bowled over by the official returns
from Vermillion and Edgar counties
and the democratic candidate, George
". Myers of Paris, secured the certif-
cate OF election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
Humor ano Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
rHE GREAT c0MM0NER.

There's something in a stogy
That warns you to the lad
Who draws n long one from his vest
And says. This amt SO bad"
You feel not that same brotherhood,
Although YOU grasp his hand.
For one who hands you n cigar
That's done UP in a band.
Though rough may be its jacket,
= It's favor strong and loud,
With nothing In its outlines
To maze the owner proud,
Yet il is so suggestive
OF friendship worth the while
You take il as it's proffered
And light il with smile.
Though modest, poor and lowly,
The man who goes about
With stogics in his pocket
And freely hands them out
Has always friends in plenty,
No odds where he may turn.
Who'll stick to him like brother
while
The weed holds out to burn.
No smoke aristocratic.
No proud and naughty pipe
Built only for the wealthy,
Who scorn the lowly 'Snipe,"
The stogy makes its smoker
A person minus show.
Who has to see how far he can
Make every nickel go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

The reported election of five demo-
cratic representatives in congress of
the delegation of six from Nebraska
indicates not only the great political
influence of William J. Bryan at home
but the fact that the people OF that
state at least were not fooled at all
by republican promises of tariff re-
form. They believe with their other
sensible people that the ubiquitous com
Uination OF the tariff and the trusts
can be broken only by its sworn
enemies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
Colds and Group in Children.

My little girl is subject to colds, -
says Mrs. William II. Serig. No. Al
Fifth street, Wheeling, w. Va. Fast
winter she had severe spell and Il
terrible cough, but / cured her with
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy without
the aid of doctor, and my little boy
has been prevented many times from
having the Group by the timely use of
this syrup This remedy is for sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
Watched IS Years,

For Is years have watched the
working Of Buckien's Arnica Salve;
and 1t has never failed to cure any
sore, boil. ulcer or burn to which it
was applied. 1t has saved us many a
doctor bill" says A. +. Hardy of East
Wilton, Maine. 20 cents, at all drug
giSts'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

There are more democrats in the
country than the presidential vote dis
closes. They elected their state
tickets in half dozen states and in
New York and Illinois their candidates
for governor. though defeated, ran
we'll. The democrats also gained sew
eral seats in the house of representa-
tive5, and they will secure few sen
atorships. The party is very much
alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Sometimes it costs lots of money 70
get sarcastic ut the expense of Soms.
body else.
When you feel that you Just have to
be cranky, go down cellar and turn
the grindstoDe for somebody el5s
awhile.
If you are bound to be suspicious,
at least contrive to conceal the fact
and put your open mindedness and
generosity on parade.
Many q woman has taken her widow.
hood so gayly that she has found 3
impossible TO keep it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

strong. Do not diet OF starve your
self. That is not the way to get
help.
Eat what you want Of the food
you like, and let kodol help the
stomach do its work. You can't
be we'll unless you eat and unless
you enjoy your food. You can't
get nourishment from your food.
unless you digest it. Take little
Kodol now and then. That II the
only safe and sure way.
You do not have to depend On
Kodol all the time. You only take
il when you need il,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
A PepYs Dinner.

Ny wife had got ready very fIne
dinner-vlZ, dish of marrow bones. I
leg of mutton. 4 loin of veal, a dish of
fowl. three pullets and two dozens Of
larks all in dish, great tart. ID meats
tongue. n dish OF anchovies. dish Of
prawns and cheese.-Pepys' Diary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
Necessary Appliance.

81 am going to organize stock com.
pany for Sl.o00,000."
THAT sounds good. Still think you
ought to have cash capital Of at least
40 cents before you start"
"What fcr?''
ITO bug watering can TO water tie
stock"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
SUPERIOR Beinqs.

sit IS the fiimsy, gaudy things just
made to catch them that attract wo.
men,
Eyes, indeed. 1t is style rather than
substance that gets their money"
Having settled this matter to their
own satisfaction. the men walked up
to the cigar counter and selected two
expensive smokes because they liked
the looks of the band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

Joe Cannon now says the "standpat-
tiers will revise the tariff when they
Cct good and ready. Did you expect
anything else?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

Politics IS, indeed, somewhat like
the great American game of draw
poker. Cannon stood pat on q bob
tailed flush and won the pot