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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS
The Illinois.
COMING ATyRACTIONS

sixteenth Street and Second Avenue.
April 29-"UncIc Josh Perkins,
May GA stubborn Cinderella
May IO-"The Red MILL"
May 24-31-MorEan Stoci. company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-27
The Elite.

Eighteenth Street. North of Second
Avenue)
Elite Stock company, appearing each
evening mt SII5, with matinees Tues
dsys, Fridays aad Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-27
CONRIED IS CALLED
Great Opera Director Sue.
cumbs Following a Stroke
Of Apoplexy.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER
Combined Rare Qualities of Success
full Actor, Director and BuSi-
I ness Man.

Meran, Tyrol, Austria, April 81
Heinrich Conried, former director of
the Metropolitan opera house in New
York, who suffered an apoplectic
stroke several days ago, died peace
fully at 2;30 O'Clock yesterday morn
ling.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
Able to Hear It.

Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune
was somewhat deaf, although his abil
ity at times to hear what vas said in
an ordinary tone of voice was frequent
ly remarked. 1t is related of him that
he dropped into the business depart
ment of the Office one day to make al
inquiry about something that had oc-
Cured to him, and a young man who
had been in his employ only a few
months undertook in a loud tone OF
voice to enlighten him.
What did you say?" asked Mr.. Me
dill, putting his hand to his ear.
The young man repeated the ques'
ton in a still louder voice.
II can't zeal you" said the editor.
ooh, chase yourself around the block,
you old granny muttered the impa'
tient employee just above his breath.
81 am not an old granny" said Mr..
Medill, turning away, "and l shall not
chase myself around the block"
The fresh young man made imme-
date arrangements to say goodby to
his job, but the great editor probably
thought that the lesson he had re-
ceived was sufficient and did not dis
turb him.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
Young Folks
THE M OF STATES.
Majority of Them Were Handed Down
From the Indians.

Majority of Them Were Handed Down
From the Indians.
Do you know why your state was so
named? Do you know that the MAORI
ty of the states of the Union were
named after the Indians? 1t is so.
See the list:
Ohio Is Indian and means 'beauti-
full Massachusetts, "about great
hills" Utah, mountain home;" Texas,
from the Indian word teaches" which
means friends" Kansas gets Its name
from the Indians, and the word means
''smoky waters" The word Wyoming
comes from the Indian and
BROAD Valleys" Nebraska, 'black wa
ter" Missouri. muddy water" Iowa,
'across;" Wisconsin, rushing waters;
Illinois, from "IIlini," which means
tribe of men, Kentucky, meaning at
head of river" Oregon, from Ware
gan, beautiful water" Arizona means
uncertain" because of the desert land
where the Indians found game scarce;
therefore a journey through that por-
ton of the country was uncertain.
NEW hleAlcO was ldIneu utter MeAICO
proper, and the word ONE from
"Mexiti' of the ancient Aztecs and
signifies "god of war"
The Indians call great lakes "seas,"
and 'seas" in Indian is "Michigan."
Mississippi is named after the river
which is SO called by the red man be-
cause of its greatness in width and
length. The word means father of
waters"
The two Dakotas were so named
after the Dakota Indians, which at one
time embraced an immense tribe, all
the branches of the Sioux.
There are states which do not owe
their names to the Indians. California
is named after an imaginary island of
Spanish romance; Nevada means
Snowy" Colorado is so named be-
cause of the red granite and sandstone
rocks which are everywhere in the
mountain regions. Florida means flow
erS.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
Photoaraphinq the Deaf.

'"That isn't q good picture said the
photographer, with an air of apology.
1.-The man was deaf"
"How can that infirmity affect the
picture?" asked the visitor.
ut gives his face a tense, strained
look,'' the photographer explained.
"All deaf persons have that expression
when placed before a camera. They
sit with their heads tilted forward and
eyebrows uplifted, as If waiting for
the command to look pleasant. Gen
orally, l suppose, that Is what they are
waiting for, but even after | have CIV
en- the order their muscles refuse to
relax.
"fWhat's that? asks the deaf man
when he sees my lips move.
"Look pleasant l shout again.
"'Ohg' says he.
"He takes his hands from behind his
ear and tries to assume a beaming
co%untenance, but he only compromises
on a fixed glare. None of the devices
known to the Photographic trade can
dispel that. In fact, the more bust
ness l introduce to charm my subject
into a joyful state the more rigid his
facial muscles become. He is listen
ing always for further instructions.
Whether they come or not, the look of
expectancy is there. For that reason
the deaf are the hardest people in the
world to photograph. If an artists
reputation depended upon the pictures
he makes of them be would soon be
obliged to go out Of business ."-Phila-
delphia Leader.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08

The lazy land of Lie-a-Bed
Has two fat pillows at the head.
A downy comfort spread all neat
And restful from the head to feet.
A drowsy, dreamy place to stay
And yawn, "Ill not get Mp today"
And many children like 10 go
To wonder-wander here, you 10Y
It is a pleasant land, and yet
If I were you I would forget
The pathway there and follow back
The shining merry morning track.
The dream world lies too far away
From honest work and happy play,
And you must heed what you have read
And shun the land of Lie-a-Bed.
Youths Companion.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
ADreamero OF
Dreams.
By JANE LUDLUM LEE.
Copyrighted, 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.
By JANE LUDLUM LEE.

ST say, Charlie, do you believe in
dreamsT"
Thus addressed, Charlie Darlington
turned slowly around In his armchair.
He and his friend, Billy Laughton,
were seated in the window of the
American club, watching the Saturday
afternoon crowds pour out of the matt
nees.
"Well, that depends largely on the
dream" announced Darlington at
length. IF, for instance, you dream
of finding money in the street, take
my word for 1t, old man, there's moth
ing In it. But, on the other hand,
dream that some distant relative has
died and you are called upon to chip in
and help pay funeral expenses-well,
such things have been known to hap
pen."
"As a friend in need, Charlie OAR
lington," declared Laughton, you're a
cipher"
"Oh, l say old man." protested OAR
lington. ASK me something sensible"
Darlington rose from his chair and
picked up his hat from a nearby table.
I'm off. You had better go to sleep,
and I'll leave word with the boy to call
you in case you wander away In one
of those Dreams"
Laughton did not know that his
friends sudden departure had been
caused by the sight of Charlotte Com
stock walking down the avenue alone.
Darlington overlook her in a few min
utes.
Lets go in Balston's and get an Ice"
Darlington suggested as an excuse for
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
AIIiteration-A Game.

This game car be played by any
number of persons, each Of whom is
required to write a story in which
each word shall begin with a given
letter of the alphabet. The stories
may be required to be of the same
length, as agreed upon beforehand, or
a stated time may be allowed for
writing. When all have finished the
stories are read aloud, and he whose
story is the best, as decided by a ma
jority of the players, is declared the
winner.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08

having Charlotte to himself for awhile.
And Charlotte seemed more than will
ing.
Once seated in the fashionable tea
room, Charlotte said she preferred tea
to an ice.
"You see, I'm not up to the mark
today" she explained. 81 had a bad
night of it-had horrible dreams all
night long" Then, looking up at him
and opening wide her usually dreamy
eyes, she suddenly asked, do you be-
lieve in dreams?' =
Darlington repressed his mirth for
the time being.
"Eh-well-that isl was just dis
cussing that very question:" he stam-
mered.
swell do your persisted Charlotte.
"Yes-no-that is, sometimes" began
Darlington. Then he stopped and
pinched his arm. Say, do l look
queer to you, Miss Comstock 2" he con
tinued. 81 don't happen to be dream
ing now, do II"
"Oh, you're so funny, Mr.. Darling
ton" cried Charlotte, much amused.
"I1l not tell you another word! You're
a prosaic, wide awake man. l believe
you're a night Waterman and don't
sleep at ALL"
But, my dear girl, night watchmen
are not VIGOROUSLY sound sleepers,"
protested Darlington.
All arguments, however, were of no
avail. Charlotte would not finish her
story and conversation was forced
into other channels.
= . =
The next morning Charlie Darlington
awoke in his bachelor apartments with
a most uncomfortable feeling In his
head. He raised his right arm to feel
his aching head, and his arm seemed
to work like a piece of machinery in
need of oiling.
His head to all intents was bound up
as In a wise. His throat was parched.
After a moment a knowing smile
came over his face.
"Ah, / know" he said to himself.
He pressed a button for his man,
who answered the summons at once.
Hail." demanded Darlington sharp
~, what time Is It? How did | get
here and where was 1 last night?'
ITS past II, sir" Then, seeing the
mystifed expression on his masters
face, he smiled a most annoying smile.
maybe If you shook yourself you'd
recall it. Guess you're not awake yet,
are you?"
II don't know, Hall. 1 thought I
was. But maybe I'm dreaming"
He made IN effort to sit up, uttered
a cry of pain and sank back on the
pillow again. Without further ex-
PLANTATION Hall disappeared. Darling
ton, again left to himself, tried to solve
the problem, and little by little he felt
an explanation dawn on him. The door
opened and Billy Laughton entered.
"Well old tenderfoot, how goes it?"
greeted Billy.
"Sit down, Billy. I want to tell you
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
FACTS ABOUT FLAGS.
Significance of Various CoIors and the
Way They Are Used.

Significance of Various CoIors and the
Way They Are Used.
To "strike the flag" is to lower the
national colors In token Of submission.
A flag of truce is a white flag dis
played to an enemy to indicate a de-
sire for a parley or consultation.
The white fagis also a sign of peace.
After a battle parties from both sides
often go out to the field to rescue the
wounded or bury the dead under the
protection of the white flag.
The red flag is "a sign Of defiance and
is often used by revolutionists. In our
naval service it is a mark Of danger
| and SheTsanI6S6sat e Be recatiying o.
I-isenafging ntI BOwdtT.
The black fiaggis a sign of piracy.
The yellow fhg shows a vessel to
be in quarantine or is the sign of O
contagious disease on board.
A flag at half mast means mourning
Fishing and other vessels return with
a flag at half mast to announce the
loss or death of one or more of the
crew.
Dipping the flag is lowering 1t slight
ly and then hosting it again to salute
a vessel or fort.
If the president of the United States
goes afloat the American flag is carried
in the bow of his barge or hoisted al
the main of the vessel on board OF
which he is.
The president also has a lag-a blue
ground with the arms of the United
States in the center. This was first
used in 1888 by President Arthur.
When a flag is displayed with the
union down"-that is, the flag reversed
it Is a signal of distress and a call
for assistance.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
By BUFFALO BILL
Illustrated by Parker

We will publish the life story Of the
greatest scout who ever lived, relating in
vivid language his experiences following
the trail and fighting the Indian, describing
many Of the most important engagements
Of the United States troops in their long
contest against the red man for the mastery
of the plains.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
Social Analogy.
turb him.

Mrs. Subbubs-That Mrs. Newcome
just moved into the Dudley's old house
on Saturday, so l called today. Mr..
Subbubs-Well, we'll, how like poker this
social game is! Mrs. subbubs-How
do you mean? Mr.. Subbubs-Why, In
poker you also "calr' when you want
to see what the other persons got
Philadelphia Press
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
Each to His Line.

do you think a man can be honest
in businessT"
Matter of principle with me-" said
the money lender.
Matter of policy with me-" said the
Insurance agent.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08

having Charlotte to himself for awhile.
And Charlotte seemed more than will
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-08
FAKE PAINTINGS.
One of the Ingenious Tricks of the
Picture Dealer.

One of the Ingenious Tricks of the
Picture Dealer.
The tricks of the picture dealer?
They are not to be counted. Here is
one that was played quite recently. A
dealer ordered from an artist a tavern
scene in the old Dutch style signed in
the corner with a facsimile of Jan
Stems signature. When the smoky
look of age had been given it the deal
err eyed 1t with approval.
"Splendid!" he said to the needy art
list. IT'S a pity you shouldn't have
the credit of it. Pray sign it with your
own name. 1t may make your reputa-
ton"
The poor artist, delighted, painted
over the signature of Jan Steen and set
his own name there. Three weeks
later the picture started for New York,
consigned to a Fifth avenue merchant
of paintings. But by the same boat
went an anonymous letter to the GUS
tom house officials warning them that
an attempt was being made to Snug
gle In a chef d'0euvre Of the Dutch
school worth $4,000. The picture was
seized. Experts were called in. They
scraped off the signature of the artist
and found underneath that of Jan
Steen. The importer had to pay a fine
of so per cent-that Is, $20,000-and in
addition $4,000 duty. Three days later,
however, he sold his Jan Steen guar
anteed by the United States govern
ment for the round sum of $4,000.
Thus he made a fair profit. for the orig
inal cost of the picture was $14-7O
francs paid to the poor devil of an
artist.-Broadway Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27

Fred Dennet, commissioner of the
general land Office, who was private
secretary for a time to Senator Hans
brough, he has earned his promo
ton.
The position of private secretary
to a senator is one that offers splen-
did opportunities for advancement.
The holder forms valuable and dis
tinguished acquaintance, and If he
has the right stuff in him he has an
excellent chance for promotion.
Both Mr.. Dennet and Mr.. McHarg
seem to have had the right stuff in
them, and North Dakotans, ire
spective of politics or factions,
should be pleased that they have
worked their ways to positions of in
fluence and honor.
And there is a valuable lesson here
for the young man of today who
idles away his time freezing because
the country offers no opportunities.
There was never a time when tact,
honesty and energy were
at higher premium than now.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
Work Because You Love 1t,
- - Not For q Goal.

Of Rsrosd
UCCESS does through thinking about it looking
toward a goal. It simply the result of FOR
~ GETTING YOURSELF IN THE WORK YOU ARE
DOING and aiming do that work better than has
been done before.
willing drudge. Be eager for work WORK FOR THE
LOVE OF IT, NOT FOR GOAL. Never mind if you must
work Be glad of that too it is necessary.
AFTER ALL, SUCCESSFUL Is THE MAN. WHO -
REALLY UNCONSCIOUS MAKING A succES4-A MAN
VINO GOES AHEAD WITH HIS WORK, FORGETTING HIM
COMPLETELY IN AND Determined TO DO THAT WORK
Better THAN HAS EVER DEEM DONE BEFORE.
The prime Secret is EAGERNEss TO WORK. Then should
come FIDELITY TO ONES EMPLOYERS man should lose
himself completely in the interests of his employers making their
problems his problems their welfare his personal
He should make himself indispensable them simply by proving
loyalty all times all circumstances He should be
glad to DO MORE THAN HIS SHARE if need be- y
NEVER RESPONSIBILITY ONLY
THROUGH ASSUMING GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES a
CAN FIT HIMSELF A POSITION TRUST.
A man should always be the LOOKOUT FOR OPPORTU-
MITES TO ASSIST HIS EMPLOYERS. He should be wide
chances improve himself and LEARN NEW THINGS
After the working instead Of feeling to relax
glad from work. should look about him and
there is not SOMETHING MORE he can do. y
Hrs QUESTION SHOULD sE1 EAeH DAv: MORE
WORK CAN DO, HOW MUCH MORE CAN LEARNT" T.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
DEMOCRATIC PEERS. .
The House q Pears Not ons 81 slrth
W or Ancestry. ~" ". ~ '''

The House sf Peers Not One 81 sirth
or Ancestry. IT, An 81"
Strangely enough, the house Of lords
still remains. the most democratic III.
stitution in England. It, may still
claim for itself to be the Witenagemot,
or gathering of wise men, and one
wonders why it does not defend itself
along those lines. a.
1t is not a house Of birth or ances-
try, for 1t is composed today to an
overwhelming extent Of successful
men from almost every walk of life.
No one cares a fig what mans an
cestry was in this matter Of fact land
If he succeeds, II he becomes rich
and powerful.
The mother Of the great Queen Eliz-
abeth was the daughter Of plain Eng
lish gentleman.
A pot girl Of Westminster married
the master Of the pothouse. After his
death she consulted a lawyer named
Hyde. Mr.. Hyde married her. Mr..
Hyde afterward became lord chancel-
lor, with the title of Lord Clarendon,
and his wife, the former pot girl, bore
him a daughter. This daughter mar
ried the Duke of York and became the
mother of Mary and Anne Stewart,
both afterward queens Of England.
It Is evident that II queens Of Eng
land may have a barmaid for grand
mother lesser mortals need not fret
on the subject Of ancestry.
The Englishman would not be what
he is nor would he in the least be
transmitting his very valuable Saxon
heritage If he gave up his democratic
custom of an aristocracy Of power for
the feeble continental custom Of an
aristocracy of birth. What the one
and the other is today answers the
question as to the. relative merits Of
the two systems without need Of dis
cussion. The English. though nova
days many Of them do not know It
themselves, are the most democratic |
Of all nations.
william the Conqueror divided Eng |
land among the commanders Of his
army and conferred about twenty earl
doms. Not one of these exists today,
nor do any of the honors conferred by |
William Rufus. 1OS7-11O0; Henry l.,
11OO-1135; Stephen, 1135-1154; Henry
H., 11541189: Richard l., 1160-1190;
or John, 1199-1216.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
Powerful Navy Is Needed i
= 70 Insure Neutrality 81
e. zT(.( Of Pana1na GaI,al.
syPERRY BELMONT. Lawyer. Of New Yora

ByPERRY BELMONT.
HE the Panama canal the which the
necessary have Abeen and to be expended
Of the greatest be considered By those
professionally jpdge the guarantee neu-
trsty; involving the HEAVIEST oF RESPONSIBILITIES,
rends gil The thai md practical
plan q constructen be adopted. =3 '15 as3 r
QUA vEssELss CAN tE TRANsFERaED FROM ONE
OCEAN TO TIE OTHER DOES NOT MATERAlLy 4ftscr THE
AMOUNTS ThtaT WE SHALL he COMPELLED ExPekp IN
BUILDING AN~vv POWERFUL EnoUoH mAlnrAk GUAM.
ANTEgs@ we HAVE UNDERTAKEN TO- ENFoRcE.> OUR NAVY
MUST, THEREEoRE, De At LEAsT EQUAL rt.A4 ANY
PowEK. j. @.4~.@.sHSes Sf:.$. & -
=: The CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADEQUATE NAVY Is
only Of Ae obligations nation arapteeing
the neutrality Of the projected International Ths RE
SPONSIBILITY OF SUCH AtGUARANTEE rs AMERICAN.
Perhaps exclusively American the repeng other
Of the continent but manifess
that includes the United States of America Mexico and
Central and South America The treaty indicates
that the neroeac canal problems include Europe and Japan
with her powerful navy and China whose position upon
at undetermined They will have the solution
that the completion Of the canal sight Nothing Is 10
Be gcnea b. avoiding posponn the of these vital
zetieas ,sa;e., MUST EX.:sSs-I,,A1LY BE FACED.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
Getting a Line on Prospects.

"Sir, l have very personal business
proposition to make to you, but before
approaching that would YOU care 10
make a statement of y6nr financial
condition. ae&&3 ~ ~ NV ~ - IL |;
Certainly J. have been established
"a this business for more than twenty.
ave years, my yearly income is well
into the hundreds Of thousands and
constantly increasing, ] have unlimit"
ed: credit and, also have real estate
valued at a couple Of millions. Go
.ahead!' WI - y + @'S' 4 $<|i'
''That ifs quite satisfactory: II Now,
may I ask for the hand of your daugh-
ter ?"-New York Herald. .,s.:sE /:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
PRISONERS OF WAR.
Friendly Foes That Changed Places a.
Guests and Hosts.

Friendly Foes That Changed Places as
Guests and Hosts.
A cheerful incident of the war be-
tween the states is told in mission
Ridge and Lookout Mountain" The
Third Ohio, under Strengths command,
was en- route for Richmond, prisoners
Of war.
One night they camped, worn, fam
ished, with hearts heavy and home
sick, near the place where a Confeder-
ate regiment, the Fifty -fourth Virginia,
was stationed. Many of the southern
ers strolled over to the prison camp TO
zee the sorry show of the poor, sup
PEERLESS Yankees.
They did not stay long. Back to
their own camp they hurried and soon
returned with kettles Of coffee, corn
bread, bacon-the best they had and
all they had. Presently little fires be-
gan to twinkle In the prison camp, and
the aroma Of coffee rose like a fra
grant cloud of thank Offering. Union
guests and Confederate hosts mingled.
The next morning the prisoners de-
parted.
Now comes a happy sequel which
well balances the affair. Later, when
the prisoners were exchanged, the
Third Ohio was encamped near Kelly's
ferry, on the banks Of the Tennessee.
On the day of the storming Of Mis-
sionary ridge among the prisoners TAX
en- were numbered the Fifty fourth
Virginia.
Some of the Third Ohio were on
duty at the ferry when the prison de-
tachments arrived.
"What regiment is that?' they asked.
When told they started on the run,
shouting as they went:
= ''The Fifty-fourth virginia's ut the
ferry
They dashed into their camp with
the news. The place was astr in
stantly. Treasures of coffee, bacon,
sugar, beef, preserved peaches-every-
thing was turned out and carried
double quick to the ferry. The cir
cumstances were the same, with the
difference that guests and hosts had
changed places. I
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
HAS MADE GOOD.

Me- ormsby McHarg 8of James
town VINO wsnt down Is washing
ton ~ private secretary to Senator
NcCpmber several 9Th years ago, and
who has served the legal depart
ment Of the government with credit
and distinction In various scapaci-
ties. has been appointed assistant
secretarysof commeree and labor md
Ills aGppoiAt ment has just been con-
irmed 81 t6e senate. n Il NJ. ]
MI. McHarg has made good. Like
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
And Went.

9 when leave you tonight began
Mr.. Stoplate. "F. ':EE% @%fzs ..'ss'~i.'fs
q "Goodness!" interrupted Miss Ter
sleep. Are you coming again tonight r
he glanced at the clock and appre-
shended her aning.77Exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-27
His Mean Way.

!. Henry asked you If you had made
that cake. did he? Well, what ,waa
there in that to wound your feelings
childT' ;'%'.- VIZ 's'>'< ~ ~
eft was the--the way he said It.
mamma. He-he didn't ask mime Il
I'd made 1t. He--he q said Darling,
d-did you zperpetrate this cake -
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