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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Miraculous Escape.

The miraculous escape from death OF
a number CT the miners who were i'm
prisoned in the burning coal mine at
Cherry after week of confinement in
the mines depths, is almost like a res
direction from the dead. To the loved
ones who had given up hope it must
come as Joy that words cannot convey
the full measure of. To the public,
whose sympathy has been profoundly
enlisted with the suffering mourners
at Cherry, the escape of some of the
supposed victims will be a cause for
great rejoicing. 1t is to be hoped that
still more than those who have al
ready been found alive may yet be
found by the searching parties and
restored to their friends and families.
The whole people of the land hope
and pray that the awful calamity at
Cherry may be further 1essened by the
escape from death of many more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
1. Makes q Difference.

'T like TO have things come my way"
"You dog"
81 do indeed"
"Well. things came my way this
morning. and l didn't like 1t a bit"
That's queer"
Not when you consider that the
things were two doctors bills brick
bat from overhead that spoiled my
new hat and my perfectly good tenn
per. an automobile that nearly run me
down and my deaf aunt for visit OF
indefinite length"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
HumOr and
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN n. SMITH
SOFT PEDAL.

TANG old strenuosity
IL To a sour apple tree.
Yes know the treatment hurts,
Brt twill be us just deserts.
Pause a moment from the strife.
GER Acquainted with your wife.
You NAV ike her-who can teil?-
When YOU come TO know her well.
And II at the kids you peep
Only when they are asleep
some time when you come in view
They may set the dog on you.
On their little whims attend
AS a father and a friend.
Make perhaps a dollar less
And get maid with a caress.
Only once through life you go.
Take II easy: see the snow.
Do not toll and sweat and strive
Trying TO put twenty-five
Hours of work and long Tor more
In the daily twenty-four-
With enough TO eat ana wear.
For the millions more don't care.
What's the use of piling high
Dollars as the days go oy?
They will only bring you care
And won't get you anywhere.
Take my world ought 10 Know
For l never had the Dough
Find an easy place 20 sit
When you've got enough and quit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

nue., east of Twentieth street, which
amendment was properly seconded and
carried, and the motion Of Alderman
Schmidt, so amended, was unanimously
carried The mayor thereupon appoint
ed on said special committee, Alder
men Schmidt, Holzhammer and Thomp-
son.
The commissioners of health, Albert
N. Mueller, submitted a report regard
ing a vacant lot at Eleventh avenue
and Sixth street, which the council or
dered investigated, showing the owner
to be Christ l.. Frandsen, 1101 West
thirteenth street Davenport, Iowa, and
that said owner had been notified to
fill said lot, but had not done so, and
suggested that the city council order
the same done immediately Alderman
Carse moved the adoption of the report,
and that the recommendation therein
be concurred, in, and that the matter
be referred to the mayor, city attorney
and health commissioner, with power
to act. Alderman McNealy seconded
the motion, and it was carried.
Alderman Friek reported favorably
on the petition presented by Miss Sue
Denkmann for sidewalk construction,
and read a sidewalk ordinance for
Twenty-second street from Eleventh to
Twelfth avenues hon the east side of
said street, to be placed next to the
curbing, and that Miss Sue Denkmann
be given right to grade. etc, for such
sidewalk construction, and moved the
immediate construction of THE ordin-
ance, which was seconded BY Alder
man Blochlinger, and carried, and on
Alderman FriciS's further motion. the
ordinance was laid over for second
reading.
Alderman McNea1y called the coun-
ellis attention to recent order Of FIVE
cars of coal for waterworks station as.
a test order by the waterworks conf
mittee, but without his knowledge. and
asked for report of superintendent of
waterworks as to the merits of said
coal. The superintendent reported that
the result of tests made in use of two
cars of such coal was very unsatisfac-
tory. and on motion of Alderman Nc
Nealy, properly seconded. the city clerk
is instructed to notify the company
furnishing said coal that balance of
order win not be accepted on account
of its not being up to. the guarantee
made thereon.
Alderman BIochliRger moved that, in
asmuch as all tests on coal for water
works station are now in and reported
on, the clerk be instructed to adver-
tise for bids on u inch screenings for
waterworks station, supply to last IN
til April i next Alderman Frick NOV
ed an amendment that the advertise
ment cali for bids on ia and 3-inch
screenings, which amendment was ac-
cepted by Alderman Blochlinger. and
the motion, properly secondedy&S carried.
On motion, properly seconded, the
council adjourned to convene in spe-
cial session Wednesday evening, the
18th instant -
1, z. Il. Maloney, hereby certify to
the city clerk that the above and fore
going is a true and complete record of
the proceedings of the city council. for
its regular meeting held Nov IS. A. D.s
1909.
z. r. MALONEY, Official Reporter.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me-,
this 18th day of November, A. d. 1909.
NJ T. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

The Chinese government is arrang-
ing to deal with the opium question in
a novel manner. It limits the produc-
ton of the poppy from which the drug
is manufactured. and gradually cuts
down the acreage to be planted by any
one individual Ten years will stop
the traffic, as that will cut out the
planting of tho flower. This gives
those who have large investments in
the industry an opportunity to get out
without heavy loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

AstroIogers sometimes come. remark
ably near the truth A mar was ar-
rested the other day for stealing horses.
Upon his person horoscope was found
which stated that the man was ex-
tremely fond Of animals, particularly
horses" The horoscope was n, right.
but the trouble with the man wa; that
he was too fond Of horses belonging to
other persCls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

The board of superintendent of the
Now Yorl. public schools has abolished
football as a recognized branch of
high school sports. some of the su-
perintendents must have boys of their
own whom they desire to raise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Custom House Service O Nest of Cor
TIInfsnTl

Custom House Service Nest of Cor
ruption.
Secretary of the Treasury Macveagn
Is reported to have said the other day
that he had found the custom house
service in this country nest OF cor
ruption. According to statements re-
Gently published, from sources that
give them certain value, the corrup-
ton Of the custom house service is not
limited to New York city, but extends
TO Philadelphia, Boston, San Fran
cisco, and other large cities. We have
been assured that the secretary of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be a consti-
tutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
farrh Cure, manufactured by F. J..
Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the mar
ket. It is taken internally In doses
from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They OFFER
one hundred dollars for any case 1t
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

of headache, as well rs older women.
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build nD
your health. Try them. Csc at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

When the Cherry mine disaster has
been summed up the names of several
genuine heroes will be disclosed rs
well as some incompetents to whom
authority had been given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

According to the advance notices,
President Taft will sit down to his
Thanksgiving dinner with a 30-pound
turkey directly in front of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Poor Man.

Poor Man.
"why does Brown look so down
cast"
He is a lover OF peace"
choly."
But his wife has lot OF poor rela-
tons who pay him extended visits, and
they are al sarcastic"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

The habit Of looking at the best side
Of any event is worth far more than
thousand pounds year.-Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Where are all those hardy French
men who were pining to marry Nine
Steinheill while she was on trial? One
OF them should hasten TO lead her into
matrimony and thus keep her off the
lecture platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Just Deserts,

The hookworm for It's meanness
VIII soon be brought to book.
No favors for the creature.
For u will get the hook.
Fer many seasons IL will learn
That even man, IL pressed. will tura-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Waukegan's mayor can't be much of
a politician. In order to save public
expenses he is discharging Office
holders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
No Fun For Him.

No Fun For Him.
"And you call this problem play a.
good show?" Z
Sure. Everybody is talking about
it. Don't you like itP'
"Me?"
eyes"
81 should say not"
"What's the matter with itr'
Matter with TT Everything the
matter with it. 1 was brought up on
county fairs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Shipping water 100 miles by rail TO
put out mine fire looks nke-a grand
Jury ought to be able to tell what 4
looks like.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

1t is difficult to see the cream of tn;
Joke in a quart of milk that costs
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
See His Finish.

HE is between the devil and the
deep blue sea"
"Then / know what will happen"
You do?"
you bet. He just hates sailing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Encourage the interurbans. Get them
lall in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. I'm
tered at the postoflce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Appropriate

"Give me a name for my magazine"
Call it the Skyscraper."
at isn't going TO boost aviation"
IL know. but it ought to have forty
stories"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Imagination is the seat Of both pleas
ure and plain. but Il won't stop hole
In the wall nor draw IN a load OF coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

A gossip's stock is mostly supposltion
and elongated Imagination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

We speak no III OF the dead. although
we talk scandalOusly OF dead ones
sometimes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
YOUNG Girls Arc Victims

What ais most people seems to be Al
excess OF appetite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

We place the greatest value on the
thing that some other fellow has, but
never will tell him so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
No Fun In Il.

81 am very fond Of fishing"
Are you: / am not"
That's funny. l just dote on n"
"But you see 1 can neither catch hsh
nor tell an interesting lie."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

IL there's anything a crooked indi-
vidual does not want it is a square
deal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

There may be quantities OF content
ment. but they are usually minus guam
tities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Pride keeps lots Of women waria'
but It won't serve IN lieu Of fur coat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23
Good Suggestion.

Good Suggestion.
III e d oes ne
know enough to
come IN out OF
the rain"
~ b en- W by
don't you take
him to southern
California ana be
happy 2"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

Do not permit the belt line to lag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-23

TERMS.-Dafly, 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ltion- No such articles viii be printed
lover fictitious signatures
! Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
PLANT CLASS TREE.
Beautiful Ceremony at University of
 Alabama.

University, April 2.-tSpecial 1.-The members of the senior class assembled in front of Clark hall yesterday morning immediately after the chapel period for the purpose of planting their class tree. Forming in line, they marched out on the campus, where all was in readiness for the ceremony. Appropriate exercises had been arranged for the occasion by the committee in charge. Tn a superb setting of springtime beauty the programme was opened with the singing of the class song.
 The oration in behalf of the senior class was delivered by F. A. Murphree, a young man who has proven himself a speaker of the first class. His speech yesterday morning was one filled with happy tribute to the present day possibilities of the university graduate, and optimistic pre- dictions that the members of his class would prasp these opportunities and achieve success. His words were marked by spirit of determination and hopeful ness which was inspiring
 The response to MT. Murphrees oration was given by pr. B. F. Dresslar of the department of philosophy, who had been chosen honorary member of the class. He spoke for some minutes on tree Pnllos- ophy." His remarks were rich in clever epigrams pertaining to the life of trees. and the similarity of their growth to the development of man was portrayed in masterly manner.
 Following the speakers came the plant ing of the tree, beautiful specimen of the silver leaf maple. After this the pro gramme was concluded with the singing of Alma Mater and the rousing yell of the senior class.
 As fitting close of a day sacred to them the seniors last night entertained at a german in the Oliver-Yerer hall. The many beautiful figures of the dance were led by MT. Joseph Mudd and Miss Mar guerite Ligon, both prominent members of the class of 09 An unusually large num- bem of dancers were present, including several visiting ladies'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22


 Are you fond of the modern school of composersT' I asked Madame Flames.
 "Debussy, Strauss and others of that school are remarkable in way" said she. 'SThey are people with deflnite ideas and they express them wonderfully, like Paul Verlain Maeterlinck and the mod ernists in the drama But don't you think that Salome and that ilk of opera is unnecessary and merely a matter of sensaton?" asked. My dear" said the beautiful .prima donna, "when l first went to NeM York there was just one restaurant and that was Delmonicos. Only people who were epicures frequented this place. Today there are hundreds and hundreds of res taurants in Gotham and they are filled with people hungry and famishing for variety and sensation. So with music the opera"
 But then one can always get back to Beethoven-and that is something,' l suggested.
 "But do they7-that is a question" laughingly said Madame Flames. "Of course Beethoven, Bach, Schubert and Mozart are always delightful but they are sometimes misunderstood. l wish that you might hear the English interpret Mozart. Why it is so dismal that it Is painful, said she, shrugging her pretty shoulders
 They evidently regard Mozart as many people do religion. That 1t is to be made tedious and tiresome and anything but pleasant"
 And has your concert tour been a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Mrs. cunneIs' Bridqe Party.

Mrs. John N. GunnePs bridge yesterday afternoon was one of the most elaborate of the spring entertainments. Forty guests enjoyed her hospitality. Among them were Mrs. John Warren, Mrs. Edward War ren. Jr, Mrs. John Snow Jemison, Mrs. George Whatley, Mrs. Zach Nabers Mrs. c. w. Ufford, Mrs. J. F. Graham, Mrs. Charles Calhoun, Mrs. Fisher Humphries, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Henry Dean, Mrs. S. L.. Leadbetter, Mrs. Dan Greene, Mrs. Lewis Minor, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. Jones Moore, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs Edwin Ball, Mrs. l.. w. Col Her Mrs. w. D. Leake, Mrs. Arthur Love- lacee Mrs. William Worthington, Mrs. Charles Abbott, Mrs. James McCary, Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Mrs. w. c. Shackel- ford Mrs. Vincent Ferguson, Mrs. Willard Wilson, Mrs. Harwell, Mrs. Charles De- Bardeleben, Mrs Henry DeBardeleben, Miss Kate Smith, Mrs. l.. G. Woodson, Mrs. Paul Cooke, Mrs. Charles Rand, Mrs. E. M. Kilby.
 Mrs Gunnels received her guests wear ing A superb messaline gown in the soft est gray tints and heavily embroidered
 This was a typical spring party. Soft green intermingled with white made the nrettiest and freshest of color schemes The table in the dining room was es- pecially pretty with its white blossoms and feathery ferns. A delicious luncheon was passed among the guests at the con- clusion of the games. z
 The prizes were in keeping with the spring scheme. Both the game and the score prize were dainty parasols, and a fan exquisitely decorated was awarded as the consolation. Mrs. Richardson won the game prize, Mrs. Graham the score, and the consolation, which was drawn from
 CONTINUED ON PAGE al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
OFFICERS ELECTED.
studiosis Holds Annual Meeting at
 Montevallo.

Montevallo, April N.-(Special )-The Studiosis, at its annual business meeting. elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: President, Miss Lila McMahon first vice president, Miss Mary Goode Stallworth; second vice president. Miss Bessie Allen; secretary-treasurer. Miss Vita Franklin; director. Mrs. James Alexander Moore.
 Miss Pearl McCrory. who has been gen. eral secretary of the Student Y. w. c. A for the current year, has rendered her resignation, and will study next year at Agnes Scott college, Decatur. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Arkansas Has Narrow Escape.

Little Rock, April H.-Arkansas had a very narrow escape from statewide proh ibition today. The prohibition forces fin the senate had majority early today when word was given to call up the Little-Park's statutory statewide bill on its third reading. The opponents of the bill discovered the plan and one of the members se- cured the floor and called up the pen- itentiary deficiency bill as a question of privilege. This bill will consume the entire day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.
Special Cars Will Take Jefferson Dele
 gaticn to Montgomery.

The Jefferson County Sunday School as- sociation is urging large attendance at the State Sunday School association con vention which begins in Montgomery April 27 and continues through the 2S and 29 It is announced that there will he special cars for the Jefferson delegation,
 which will leave the Louisville and Nash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

vile depot at 8 o'clock on the morning of the 27th. The fare for the round trip Is s3.10. and the hope is expressed that every Sunday school in the county will send large delegation. If delegates are planning to go it is also urged that they send their names to R. O. Blakey, 26 Dexter avenue, Montgomery, at once.
 Features of the state association meet ing will be F. O. Excel, Marion Law renee. pr. Duncan and other noted Sun day school workers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

WINDOW AND DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-alac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak, Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

pleasant one? I think that 1t is charming to have MT. De Gorgoza to contribute his beautiful voice." I said.
 "Yes,, 1t is my idea to have the very best talent in work of this kind and think that is only just to my audiences that they should have other artists to assist on the programme. MT. De GOT goza and I made this venture In the west at first and met with charming audiences everywhere"
 "Has MT. De Gorgoza ever appeared in opera?' was my next inquiry.
 "No. he has often been asked to do SD but he prefers concert work.
 CT was introduced to him as l came I'D to call on you, Madame Eames' ana he is the most stunning looking man have seen in many a day." l facetiousiy said "and the pink of perfection sar- torially, which reminds me of very funny little story that l heard about hlnl and you must tell me if it IS true. IL seems that MT. De Gorgoza went to some city to give a concert with the idea that the concert was to be an evening aHalr when in reality 1t was in the afternoon. The singer was nearly wild when he hearo this, for he had with him no afternoon clothes-only his evening clothes. But nothing daunted he borrowed frock coat and wore it and while he was great lv concerned about it all during the con- cert lest there be wrinkle in the back of if Of course no one knew but a chosen few and they only told few others"
 Madame Flames laughed heartily at the story and said that the real moral oi II was that MT. De Gorgoza in spite or SUCH difficulties would not disappoint ms au- dience. which was thoroughly charming of him we agreed.
 Madame Flames, who is always so in terested in music everywhere, was in o,irinp about the situation in Blrmng- ham. and with the pride with which every Birmingham music lover points to Mrs. Truman Herbert Aldrich, Jr., as our best exponent of musical art, her name was mentioned, and her beautiful piano work commented upon, and immediately Mad anne Flames expressed desire to near her nlav. Mrs. Aidrich was at once teie- nhoned and an engagement made for this afternoon when the great prima donna ana MT. De Gorgoza will hear her in some of the best selections from her repertoire.
 I simply hated to say good bye to Madame Flames. She is such dear and everything she says and does Is so individual and delightful. She has the most charming retinue travelling with her, Including her attractive friends, Mrs. Fettridge and the cunningest little Par leg vous F'rancais'' maid, besides MT. De Gorgoza and her excellent accompa- mist, MT. Whittemore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE
 KEEPERS

THE JAP-A-LAC Model Floor" Draining Process solves the problem of What shall be done with cid carpeted floors to make them attractive and sanitary?" A painter can do the wcik at little expense, or you gan do it your- self, if you prefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

PORCH FURNITURE should be protected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac. It is best to use the color of the old finish, but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautified when coated with Jap-a-lac, and 'newness follows the brush. It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.