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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
SENATOR SCHMIDT
LANDS BIG PLUM
Chicagoan Heads Waterways Commit
tee of Senate-Other
Chairmen.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 22.-FTank p.
Schmidt of Chicago drew the big prize
on the senate committee assignments
announced here yesterday He was
named chairman of the committee on
deep waterways. The deep-channel
project is considered the big subject
to come before this general assembly.
The committees were made up by the
new organization in the senate with
out fight The democrats are given
one-fourth representation and express
satisfaction at the treatment received
from the majority
The chairmen of the various commit
tees are as follows:
Agriculture and Horticulture-Fun
Appropriations-Hur
Banks and Banking-Stewart
Building and Loan Associations
Ball.
Charitable, Penal and Reform Insti-
tutions-Hay
Chicago Charter-Ball.
Civil Service-Breidt.
Contingent EXpenses-Potter.
Cook County Affairs-Pemberton
Corporations and Public Utilities
| McElvain
County and Township Organizations
| -Andrus
Observation-Disclosures.
| Enrolled and Engrossed Bills-Dill-
ings
Farm Drainage-Lish
Farmers Mutual and Fraternal IN
surance-McCormick
Fees and Salaries-Barr
| Finance-Baker
Fish and Games-Cruikshank
Geological Survey Dunlap.
| Insurance-Lundberg.
| Judiciary-Juul
| Judicial Apportionment-Hu
Judicial Department and Practice
Helm
Labor. Mines and Mining-Henson
License and Miscellany-Ettleson
Livestock and Dairying-Olson.
Manufa cturers-Cruikshan
Military Affairs -Pemberton.
Observation-Disclosures
Municipal Courts-Dollenbac
Parks and oulevards-Clarke
Primary ElectionS-Dailey
Railroads-Bailey.
| Recommendations.
Roads, Highways and Bridges-An
drus.
/ Rules-JoneS.
Sanitary District Affairs-Brown.
State Normal Schools-Downing.
To Visit Educational Institutions
Dunlap.
To Visit Penal, Charitable aud Re
form stitutions-Brown.
To Visit state Charitable Institution
Hay.
University of Illinois-Barr
Warehouse-Hall
MISUNDERSTANDING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
A Clock That Shutters.

Gerund, who suffered badly, return
ed home at Il. M in blissful mood
from an evening" at the club. On en-
tering the house he was greeted from
above by Mrs. Gerund, and the follow
ing dialogue ensued:
is that you, John?" asked Mrs. Ge=,
rund from the landing.
"Y-y-yes. m'dear; that's m-me," de-
lightedly answered Gerund.
what do you mean. sir" Numbered
his wife. by coming home at 4
o'clock:'
Flour O'Clock" echoed Gerund in
gently surprised and hurt tone.
why, it's j-j-jus' l o'clock"
Sir" came the frigid voice from
above, the clock has just struck A.
When Gerund replied it was in a
subdued. almost hopeless, tone but
with absolute conviction. DIDO you
know. my d-d-dear. that Internal clock
Is st-t-tutterinS again ?"-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Visitation of Providence"

Baltimore Sun: Men speak of the
earthquake in Italy, by which multi
tudes persisted, as "a visitation of
Providence" If any calamity happens
it is visitation of Providence or the
act of God" Men are very quick 10
attribute evil to God. but to claim the
credit of that which is good to them
selves. If the country is prosperous
it is the result of the tariff, the wisdom
of the lawmakers or the energy and
enterprise of the people. We never
talk of prosperity as a visitation of
Providence But if evil befall the
land. if there is war, pestilence or
famine or death and destruction in
casualties, then it is visitation OF
Providence
John Wanamaker. the Philadelphia
merchant, undertook to convince the
Young Mems Christian association that
the terrible earthquake in Italy was "a
visitation of the Almighty for disre-
garding the law of Mount Sinai"
Among those who died in that dreadful
calamity were thousands of infants.
who did not know their right hands
from the left and had never heard of
the law of Sinai. Did God visit death
upon these for the sin of the others
And Jesus answering said unto them
Suppose ye that these Galileans were
sinners above all the, Galileans because
| they suffered such things? | tell you
nay or those eighteen upon
whom the tower in Sloan fell and
slew them think ye that they were
sinners above all men that dwelt in
Jerusalem? l tell you. nay" That
| was a distinctly different doctrine
| from that which is taught by Mr.. Wan
amaker. Of the II Apostles only one
died natural death, and he died af
ter a life which was a living death
All the rest were done to death in
the most cruel manner. Was that Z
visitation of the Almighty because they
had disregarded the law of Mount
Sinai? In the early days of Christian
ity thousands upon thousands of de
voted Christians were tortured and
had trial of cruel mockings and scourg
4
or were thrown to the lions and tori
to pieces while the pagans locked or
in security and enjoyment Does Mr.
Wanamaker believe that all these
things happened to those devoted PEG
pie because they had disregarded tn,
law of Sinai? There comes tim,
when Gods patience in exhausted.
says Mr.. Wanamaker. Who is he t.
put limitations upon Gods patienc'
when We are told that His mercy |:
Everlasting? The truth is that tn
occurrence of such calamity as tina
which has befallen Italy is mystery
No human mind can fathom the pun
-Iposes of the inscrutable Providence
no finite mind can measure or compre
bend the infinite. When these thing
come upon mankind there is nothin
to do but to accept them with sui
mission and in the belief that al
things work together for good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

THERE MUST BE TIMES WHEN YOU ID LIKE
TO HAVE A MAN AROUND
goIn' over ana may De gene three or
four days.
We'll, I'll run things the best 1 can
while you're gone" he replied.
What l want you to look out for in
particular is that old spackled hen.
You know I've had her for the last
ten years, ard I've learned to think a
good deal of her. She haint we'll tall
jest now. ard / hate to go away and
leave her. She's got signs of the pip,
and IL | SHOULD come back and find her
Abel, want you TO be kind TO her. l
want YOU to sympathiZe with her.
want YOU to doctor and nurse her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
CALLS CHURCH MERGER VALID
Kentucky Court of Appeals Opposes
Cumberland Dissidents.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 22.-Cumberland
Presbyterian dissidents lost in the
court of appeals yesterday. The case
involved the validity of the union be-
tween the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and the Presbyterian church in
the United States of America.
A contest arose between two fac
lions of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church of Sturgis, KY, one of which
favored the union and the other OPP
posed it.
The circuit court decided in favor of
that party which opposed the union,
and held that the general assembly
and presbyteries of the Cumberland
presbyterian church had exceeded
their constitutional powers in forming
the union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
The Argus Daily Short Story
THE OLD SPECIFIED HEN--BY M. QUAD.
Copyrighted. 1905, by Associated Literary Press

a woman in.I marriage as cne dries
hogs. I'll keep ri~ht en- and take your
wcrd for II. and If rou find goa can't
love NE I'll stay single all the rest of
my days. I'm kinder sot on you, YOU
see. and l don't want nobody else"
During the next month things went
along as usual. ard there was no fur
thcr reference to matrimony. Then
Abel was sent for, AID as he reached
the widows house size said:
Abel my sister. over at Tompiiins-
vile, is sick ard has sent fer me. I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Lame Shoulder,

This is a common form of muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment is
needed. Apply Chamberlain Liniment
freely twice a day and a quick cure is
certain. This Liniment has proven es-
pecially valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, and is sure to
give quick relief. Chamberlain's Lini-
ment is also most excellent for sprains
and bruises. Price, 25 cents; large
size, SO cents. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
WHEN A MAN is MARRIED

He can't help noticing what 4 nae
fellow the other girls didn't catch, and
ke takes to watching them slyiy to -
II he can detect any signs Of pining
away on their part.
He thinks 1t Is q blamed shame the
way some of the unmarried fellows
treat some of the girls of his acouaint-
ance. If he had chance mower
well, confonnd It, come to remember
he Is married.
He can't see why his wife win insist
upon his taking care Of his THINKS.
Hang It all, what does a man have a
house for? OF course he considers the
top Of the piano a most convenient
place Of deposit whenever he wants 60
unload his pockets Of an indiscrimi.
nate mass Of letters old and young.
cards, cigarette papers. tobacco, bills.
clippings and what not, some of which
he wants and some he doesn't want
But why should any one object %
that? And what did she do with thoee
he wanted anyway?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

The Thompsons and the Browns,
farmers. had been neighborS for ten
years. whcn in the same year Abel
Thompson was left Il widower AMI
Aunt Martha Brown Il widow. Plenty
of people said it would be only natural
for the two to marry after year or
SO. but what the principals in the
case thought of it did not come out
for over two years. The farmer
and the widow saw each other every
day during this time. She continued
to run her farm by the help of a hired
man, but he was more or less interest
ed. They sat together of evenings and
talked of everything but what other
people were talking about.>
1t was one evening in winter after
the farmer had imbibed a quart of
| cider and eaten three or four apples
and realized the loneliness of his own
home that he hitcled around on his
chair for awhile and then said:
"Widder, there was a windmill man
| along today. He wants to put up q
Yes, windmill men come long about
once in SO eften," she replied.
HE pears to have Il purity good
| MILL"
| "Yes?"
"And the price is purity reasonable"
"Yes?"
I'VE wasn't talkin' about windmills
all the time" continued Abel as he
motioned for another glass Of cider.
| I'VE was taikin' about other things
| "They are great folks to CAB. I've
known 'em to hang around all day and
(, do nothin but talk"
| THAT windmill man said folks was
wonderin' why 1 didn't git married
ag'in."
what impudence.'
"He said folks was a-sayin' that 1t
was my duty to-
"Humph.''
"And he said folks was wonderin'
why you didn't git married ag'in."
Just as if it was anybody's bust
ness!' snapped Aunt Martha.
He said folks said it was your
duty"
well, if folks will attend to their
own business I'll attend to my duty
I'll tell EN- so if they come talkin' to
me. l hope you didn't encourage him
TO keep on gabbin'"'
MOO. hadn't much to say, though
after he'd gone l did considerable
thinkin'.~ I'm lonely man, Aunt Mar
tina"
You orter git fiddle and learn to
play on it."
"Sho! hain't talkin' about fiddles.
I'm a-sayin' that if had wife around
the house things would be different.
Just another swaller of that cider,
please. I'm thinkin' you've got the
best cider In the neighborhood. Yes,
Aunt Martha. things would be differ
emit"
"Well, why don't you go and git mar
ried then?"
Gosh hang it, will. That's what
come over here this evenin' for. Aunt
Martha. we have known each other a
long time. 1 know you are mighty
good woman, and you know I'm a
purity good man. Our farms jine, and
can run two farms as well as one
You must be lonesome too. There
must be times when you'd like to have
man around the house to manage
things. You've got twenty-eight hogs,
and II the cholera breaks out among
'em what on earth you goin' to do?
was a-thinkin' to myself last night
abel, stop right there" said the
widow. kindly. but emphatically. 81
know you to be "a good man. but
hain't in love with you. You haven't
teched my heart yet. Until you do
don't want to talk about marriage
You jest go right along bein' good and
1 feelin lonesome. and If find my love
bein' aroused I'll tell you So
That's only fair" said the sutton as
he rose up to go. II haint one to drive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

and no one has ever accused him of
that
For the purpose of sensationalism
and advertising the kid would doubt
less like to foment war with Japan.
Japan together will not be able to
do that {"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
WOMAN DYNAMITER IS SANE
Alienist Sees No Reason Why Mrs.
Read Should Escape Trial.

Denver, Jan. 22-Mrs. Allen F.
Read, who attempted to dynamite Mrs.
Genevieve Chandler Phipps, is sane
and has never been insane, is said to
be the report of one of the alienists
for the state. This report is now in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

One Wisconsin woman got 1000
proposals of marriage. If 1000 Wis
consin women had received one pro-
posal each it would have served great
ly to scatter the joy that appears to
have been too much localized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Heirs of George Washington are try
ing to obtain 100000 from congress
for lands in Orio granted to their well
known relative. The honor of being
related to a great man is all right only
so far as it goes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

the hands of District Attorney Elliott.
The physician also reports that Mrs.
Read is not addicted to the use of
drugs and that there is no reason her
trial should not be proceeded with at
once. Mr.. Elliott refused to say any,
thing regarding the report of the ply
stefan and will probably await the
findings of the states second alienist
before the case is set for hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Quake at Cincinnati?

Cincinnati, Jan. 22.-What are believ-
ed to have been earthquake shocks
were felt at Cincinnati and suburbs
about this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Neither the lingo press of this coun-
try nor of Japan should be permitted
to strain. much less break the diplo.
matte relations between the two coun-
tries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

When Senator Hopkins said he
would receive 116 votes,' he probably
referred to the votes cast for him in
his home precinct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

1t looks as if the Chicago crib dis
aster would turn out like the Iroquois
theater tragedy-a horrible human
sacrifice to criminal carelessness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Still. enough first class railroad
wrecks eventually would equal one
earthquake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

that Mr.. Rockefeller hopes to outlive
Judge Lands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Speaking of conservatism, the num-
Der of births in France has begun to
exceed the number of deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Human nature
is the thing that
makes a IN a n
want to act like
a brute " II en-
things do not &C
the way he thinks
they should go.
Lots Of people
are poor just be-
cause some peo-
pie are SO awful
~ rich. S'pose
they just like to
be contrary?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Wilted Young.

"ftSo sS6p9s
Alas,
Good resolutions,
Like several
Other things,
Including birds
And money,
Arc fitted out
With wings.
And they,
As you have noticed,
Are mNch inclined
To fit.
Although
In their existence
So brief
They made q hit.
AS carefully
You signed them,
AS though
They were a win
Or a receipt
Dictated
For some
Forgotten bill,
Ana. very nucn
In earnest,
You took
The quill in hand
And said.
by this same token
All habits
Bad are canned"
You were
A hopeful party
On that bright
New Years morn
When these Same
Resolutions
Right with the year
We're horn.
And / could not
Reproach you
Because they were q blum,
For man. you know,
Is mortal.
And that's excuse enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

This weather seems to be unpopular
with everybody but the doctors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Dissenninator Of Old Jokes.
'That mans name is Tree
Indeed
Eyes; you have often heard Of him"
Don't remember It."
ooh, yes, you have: he is the Old
original spreading chestnut tree"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Undoubtedly high degree of learn
ing will be acquired by the next gen.
Grafton and many a flight of fancy in
dulged in under the guidance of q
skillful and highly developed aviator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Friday, January %, 1909.

Illinois first duty is to retire Sen
ator Hopkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
!Hunor a.a Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Some people speak before they think
being naturally fond of talking.
Many promising young man has
been a splendid example of the moth
ing doing policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill. IEn-
Yered at the postoffice as second-cla
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Bad Business

Some people seem to hate to b
Obliging."
yes, but it might be worse"
I'D like to know how"
''They might try. to be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Don't talk TO a woman, 1t isn't any
use. and she would a lot rather you
would listen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Silence sounds awfully loud when
the boss comes In Unexpectedly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

The man who gets cold reception
sometimes turns to with so much vim
and vigor that he makes a hot finish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

Too many people consider before
they promise how they can best get
out of keeping the promise.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-01-03
NEW YEARS GREETINGS.

With this issue the Blade and its readers upon
another year together.
Let all join in the hope that this year will prove
better and happier each than the past year. that may
each know less and pain, and that every passing
hour will bring joy, fulfill hope and make
kind promise good.
The year just closed has been both eventfu and prom
sng Important events in the history of Frcethought IN
America have been chronced The Materaist Association
has been successfully organized and placed upon actual
working basis The Church of Humanity has been estab
ished These organizations national in the scope of
their operations Friendly competition between them may
produce for BOTH Quite number of local Free
thought societies have been organized, while in San Fran
cisco branch of the Materalst Association is reported in
hourishing condition. The Buckeye Secular Union has
embarked upon wider scope of organized activity, and
preparations being made for its next annual
convention So much for organized Freethought Contn
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-01-03
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

denies another this right makes slave of himself to his
present opinion, because he precudes himself the right of
changing it. The most formidable weapon against
Of every kind is have used any other, and
| | SHALL
The above are the utterances of Thomas Paine of
whom in the Life of Gouvemour Norris" written by
yourself page 2S9, is the that Thomas Paine
was a filthy little atheist" This was written in 1896,
and in the last edition of the book, printed in 1906 the
charge still remains the same which charge untrue the
foregoing quotations clearly prove. 1t proves further that
his religion the very that which Mr. W. III.
Taft, the Presidentelec, enertans, and which you
strenuousy defending. Consistency, thou dozen
jewes-eghteen jewels.
Is not this enough! What Freethinker would ask
for more! Let rejoice that this late day the
truth becomes manifest and the of Thomas Paine is
presented unsuled before the world In previous issue
asked what the President would do in view of the letter
sent to him by Mr. Head! We now ask what will he do
in view of the continentwde publication of Mr. Martins
response and in view of his remarks concerning the charac
ter and integrity of Paine above quoted!
Can President Roosevelt allow such a statement to 90
without making good and sufficient If he does,
he subjects himself the charge of moral cowardice of
being inconsistent and migrate. lie is given
opportunity put himself right in the eyes Of the great
liberal world of and women, and i'll justice himself
he should avail himself thereof without delay.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-01-03

ership may produce better results this year than last
Speaking for itself, the Blade boast Of decided
improvement for which congratulations have
been extended The change in the form of publication
decided, but costly improvement Additional writers of
merit and ability have been added its splendid corps of
contributors, furnishing its readers with matter varied
and of better quality 1t has enjoyed apprecabe in
in its subscription, in spite of business depression
and adversely but this increase has been less iii proportion
the increased of publication, thereby entang
financial loss previously explained. But the signs
hopeful With of normal conditions in the bust
and industrial circles of the nation the Blade antc
pates that it will be able show much better results ana
this gives us both encouragement and hope.
Peering into the future may safely predict better
conditions throughout the Freethought ranks in America
We have the Annual Convention of the Buckeye Secular
Unon Columbus to look forward to- and all signs favor
the prediction that it will be of the best and largest
gatherings of It's kind held in this country under the
auspices and in the of organized Freethought
The Materiast Association will not meet in conven-
ton this year. If the funds forthcoming it hopes get
two publications for general distribution. First, will
the Wettsen pamphlet brochure consisting of his
Canal Dover address, and then follows the publication in
book FORM of the symposium No Future life. Both
of these should be published this year. They will be if the
members and friends of the Association will but rally its
support and furnish the necessary funds.
1t is also gratifying know that larger number of
Paine celebrations being arranged for this year, which
indicates greater activity among Freethnkers
the public portion of their work. This is excellent sign
of reawakening of the rreethought hosts As the
Der of Paine celebrations increase propaganda
active phase and others derive encouragement there
from Like bege like courage beges courage, and friend
illness brings friendship.
The Blade would like a revival, if may call
it such i'll the lecture work Not many years ago the
could boast from eight twelve lecturers in the field,
and women each and all laboring for mental
emancipation. Today these absent. None have taken
their places. We need competent and capable men and
who willing engage themselves in this work
They should represent the in its entirety Although
it has been twelve years since the Blades editor retired
from the Freehough PLATFORM mp the time Of the Canal
Dover convention, yet he would resume this work limit
ed extent far as his editorial duties would permit, if
additional help could be assured in the Blade office. This