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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Recoqnized Likeness.

A Partisan dandy of the first water,
the Comte de s., had crayon picture
Of himself made, which he afterward
pretended to find fault with.
at does not bear the slightest resern-
blance to me-" he said, land will not
take it"
The artist protested, but all to no
avail "All right, monsieur" he re-
marked finally, IF it is not at all like
you, Of course l can't reasonably ex-
pect to get paid for It."
After the count had left the painter
added to the portrait magnificent
pair Of ass ears and exhibited 1t to
the gaze Of the curious public.
1t had not been long so exposed
| when the count broke into the artists
studio in towering rage and, finding
that threats awaited him nothing, at
last offered to buy it at considerable
advance upon the original price.
1T was not strange that you failed
to recognize your resemblance to the
picture at first" said the painter, de-
terInined to be revenged for the slight
put upon his work. But 1 knew you
would notice the likeness as soon as !
added these ears"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Prohibition i'm Alabama.

st. Louis Times: At midnight, fol-
lowing the action of the legislature
months ago, the state of Alabama on
Jan. 1 came under law prohibiting
the sale of any alcoholic liquor, in
Guiding beer. The new statute applies
with equal force in city and country.
Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham and
other large towns will be without a
license system, and consequently with
out revenue for the enforcement of
this as well as other laws.
The prohibition experiment in Ala
bama ought to be interesting. That
state has a number of large towns
and manufacturing and mining com.
munity that will be difficult to con-
troll. The sister state of Georgia has
had many difficulties as a result of
its prohibition law, and there is no
sign that they are to become less. The
law is openly violated in some places
with the majority of the people look
ing on approvingly. This, of course
is very unfortunate, since the conniv
ing at Indifference to one law is very
likely to produce the same result in a
measure in relation to all laws.
Here in Missouri we are facing a
prohibition movement. One fortunate
phase of the development is involved
in the fact that the prohibitionists and
the Anti-Saloon league party are moi
agreed on their procedure. This is
likely to result in split which will
defer action until such time as all Of
the people including the legislature
will have a better idea of the economic
merits of all opposition to prohibition
as principle. The commonwealth is
fortunate also in possessing a gov
ernor who is on record against the
statewide prohibition idea.
1t will be a sorry day for Missouri
as it is in every other free American
community, when 81 persons in 10t
shall be able, by their votes, to tel
the other 40 what they shall do in tn,
matter of individual habits that d,
not affect the 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Humor ane Philosophy
CHRISTMAS.
By DUNCAN N. SMITH

Christmas comes but once a year.
So the almanacs declare,
Bringing quantities of cheer
On the snappy winter air.
Then, If ever, is the time
Every one should play part.
Then the tightwad in should chime
And should open up his heart.
It's a day Cor warming up,
Though the weather may be chill.
Pass again the loving cup;
Never mind who foots the bill.
Business should be laid aside,
Money getting given a rest.
On the hobby take ride
While that charger does his best.
You We're once a child of ten,
AS perhaps you may recall,
And you may be young again
II you'll listen to the call.
Give your dignity a toss
In the discard for awhile.
Never mind the gain or loss.
Loosen up your face and smile.
Christmas comes but once q year.
1t is not a steady date
That will constantly appear.
Fer you. daily lie in wait.
Loosen up and do it right,
Adding to the general nirth,
Making every one in sight
Glad to know that you're on earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Not In His Interest.

wv
NO" said the gentleman with the
crop of alfalfa ON his chin that looked
as though it would go ten tons to the
acre; Il cannot say that altogether
approve Of this new two cent fare
passenger rate that the railroads are
making"
"And why not?" asked his chance
companion. eff you will pardon me
for saying it, you do not look like a
gentleman who owned railroad OF
two as a side line, so l cannot see
where you are called ON to sweat
blood over it."
"Pm not worrying over the profits or
losses Of the stockholders, let me hasteI
to assure you. It's myself l am think.
ing of, and how it causes me to lose
money"
but how can it?"
every time 1 steal a ride now
save only 2 cents where used to save
3, SO you can plainly see l am out 6
cent mile, which counts up on lone
Journey"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

Homer built the castles of his gods
on Mount Aetna, or, as it is written
nowadays, Mount Etna, and thence is
sued the thunderbolts of threat en-
forced by the rumblings of the noun
tain's wrath, streams of lava, rains OF
cinder and hot, suffocating smoke
belching forth from the crater of the
volcano. Juno and Jupiter struggled
back and forth, and in their struggles
tore poor Sicily asunder, wreakins
havoc like unto that of the earthquake
the other day. Horace reference tC
Sicily is to the ground where
Mid fires and piles of slain,
Aeneas made broad highway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Seeks to Hasten conqress.

Washington d. c., Jan. 5.-A bill
designed to return congress immediate
ly into a regular session on March 4.
1909, and every other March
thereafter, was introduced yesterday
by Representative Prince of Illinois.
1t provides that Immediately upon
the expiration of congress the regular
session of the succeeding congress
shall begin and continue as long as
there are matters of public necessity
which require attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

or open censure. For some time they
drove along, the beauties Of the
shaded wood road lost to their eyes.
The man finally broke the silence.
perhaps it would be better if I got
out and walked" he suggested grimly.
perhaps it would" said the girl,
and, refining in the horse. she watched
him climb down from the trap, after
which she fiicked the cob with the
whip, and the trap sped down the road.
The man stuffed his hands into his
pockets, grunted something inarticu-
late and strobe Oh in her wake. He
was pleasant looking young man.
The frown hat furrowed his forehead
seemed sadly out of place.
But there was something about the
mouth which said he had will Of his
own and somewhat more than his
share Of stubborn pride.
Presently. by way Of soothing his
overwrought nerves. he pulled from
his pocket well worn brier pipe and
began to fill it from his tobacco pouch.
But scarcely was the task completed
when from ahead there arose a sud
den commotion. Il cracking Of under
brush. jabbering of Etruscan dialect,
a half smothered feminine scream
sounded through the stiffness.
The young man pricked up his ears
and as the scream sounded ons:e more
he dropped the pipe and tore uown the
path at pace that had won him rec
ords ON the cinder path.
| Around a bend i'll the path he sped
and thGre before him he saw fran
tically plunging horse, an Etruscar
wringing his hand and jabbering help
lessiy, while badly frightened beal
crawled through the underbrush will
many whoofs of genuine alarm.
The young man jumped for the bit
caught 1t and chung on desperately
The horse, thoroughly frightened
snorted and plunged and acted gener
ally like beast bereft of his senses.
With all his strength he strove t,
free himself from the young man,
grasp, but that stubborn will wa
equal to the. emergency. Men witt
mouths like the young mans don't lie
go once they have gained q hold.
For several minutes 1t was q battl
royal for the mastery; then the younl
mans strength and agility and spiri
prevailed.
The horse, quivering and painting
'came down on all fours and stoo,
there, shaking like leaf.
You had best get out for momen
or two" the young man advised, an,
the girl meekly obeyed.
Then she saw his torn coat and bloc,
on his wrist where the prongs Of tn
bit had torn the flesh.
"Tom," she cried. quite forgettin
the recent unpleasantness- deal
are you hurt? There's blood on you
hand, and you're all mussed up"
He smiled reassuringly. "Not in tn
least, dearie," said he. Then he locke
steadily into her eyes. But I'd b
! glad TO be if-if"-
"If what?" she asked rather breath
lessly.
"If I could make you undcrstan
, what an ass l feel myself to be an
,, how sorry am quarreled with you
!, The Yong woman had her share {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
HOTELS WANT PROTECTION
Illinois Association Plans to Press LA
bility Limit Fund in Legislature.

biIity Limit Fund in Legislature.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 5.-The Illinois
Commercial Hotel association yester-
day planned to try to have the legis-
lature place a limit on the damages
which may be collected by hotel pat
rons for lost or stolen articles. 1t also
was agreed that buildings shall be
equipped with either iron or rope fire
escapes, as demanded by the Illinois
Commercial Mems association and the
Travellers Protective association.
These officers were elected:
President. H. McCreery, Spring
field
Vice president-Richard Townsend
Peoria.
Secretary and treasurer &C. B
Hatch, Jr., Danville.
J. H. Van Valkenberg of Danville, E
j. Stebbens of Cairo and Manager
| Bierhuchen of the Palmer house, Chi
cago were chosen members of the
executive committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

The president, according to his spe'
cial message to congress, anent his
original reference to the secret service
operations, did not intend to call the
members of congress knaves at all
He merely wanted to term them fools
Incidentally the president has added
another name to the Ananias club in
his rejOinder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
When 1t Was Healthy.

Eyes. he is of very retiring dispo-
sition, Uncle Bill is" explained the vii
lage patriarch who had known the sub
ject all his life
81 must say he hasn't that reputa-
ton"
"Well, perhaps do him an injustice
but 1 formed my estimate from one
time l seen him when bear was after
him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
It Does the Business.

E. e. Chamberlain of Clinton,
Maine, says Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve:
1T does the business; have used it
for piles and it cured them. Used 1t
for chapped hands and it cured them.
Applied it tc an old sore and it healed
| it without leaving scar behind" %
cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

:, There really does not seem to be
much of a chance of getting that $29,
100000 Standard Oil fine. And just
when we had all planned on many
ways of spending the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

Now that John d. Rockefeller has
once more beaten the government back
in it's attemptto check his robbery of
the people, he is about to condescend
to go down to Georgia, and play golf
with the next president of the United
States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
An Eye Closer.

Griggs-I say. old man. what's good
for insomnia? haven't closed my
eyes for FIVE nights. Colonel-You
want to have a boxing match. The
first time ! tried 1t. remember, my
eyes were closed for fortnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

President Roosevelt could not re-
strain himself from giving to the world
another characteristic message vent
ing his personal spleen, even at a
time when mankind is wrapped in
sorrow over one of the greatest dis
asters in all history
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Non CkEEH w
lrnE SOM Sv
lSGT TO com e j

It is hard to realize it, but very few
people think either our successes or
our failures are of much consequence.
If 1t were their own, now-but that's
another story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
What Did Platforms Meana

Mr.. Taft's position with regard to
the equitable limitation of negro SUI
sfrage in the south, as defined in his
address to the North Carolina society,
has the SUPPORT of the best element at
the north
But in view of Mr.. Taft's liberal at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

Some men seem
to be created for
the sole purpose
Of keeping their
creditors from
dying Of ennui.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Probably Did.

"He is such whole souled fellow"
ais he!"
eyes. Don't you think SOP
"Well, not quite
"How is that?''
Thought he needed to be half soled
before you could call him that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
BANK OUT OF EXISTENCE
Mutual Absorbed by American Trus,
and SAVINGS of CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-The Mutual bank,
which was organized on the plan of
share profits with depositors, went
|out of existence last night with it's
absorption by the American Trust &,
Savings bank. The business of the ex-
tinct bank will be continued. without
interruption by the new holder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

The bachelors that are left over from
the 1908 rummage sale might just as
well now chase themselves off the
earth and cease to lumber up the
scenery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

Roy West intimates that he is in
control of the speakership situation,
but Mr.. Shurtleff's friends insist that
they have West going south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Valuable eXpe-
rience is the kind
that you can eX-
change for either
money or collat-
eral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

Hopkins is afraid that he will be
beaten for United States senator. The
balance of us are afraid that he will
not be beaten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. tEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
Literary,

"She is a great lover of books"
"She Isl"
"YeS."
"What kind?'
"POcketbooks."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

1t is not yet too late to make SUBJ
scription to the relief fund for the
earthquake sufferers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

TERMS = Daily. 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-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

When the holiday season has been
seen to it's last lone finish take good
thought lest you Immediately be called
upon to lay the fiddler, likewise the
doctor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

A good scrap
has put many q
man out of sorts
with himself and
the world in tune
with the uni
verse.
OF course q bad
disposition isn't
a desirable thing
to have, but there
are people who
seem to have lots
of use for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-05
l NEVER MIN . Il
1ir SUITS <AG

We all wish our friends well, but we
don't care to have them do so very well
that they can get on without our per-
scnal supervision and advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

RATEs-One cent n word a dayy no ad. taken for less than 20 cents for hrpt Insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

ANY intelligent person may earn good income corresponding for newspapers; experience unnecessary; no canvassing; send for particulars. Press Syndicate
 Box zoo. Lockport, N. Y. n-14-9Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-s150O, on very easy terms. :; 6ox140, on South Highlands, in one block of 11th avenue. A corner, with no street Improvements, but high and dry. A per feet lot. Didn't know it was there, did you? There are lots of good things on the South Highlands you don't know about unless you ask us. $500 cash will do The rest to suit you at per cent. Weakley & Rosensthil, zll3 First ave.
 1-9-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

WANTED-5O00 garments to dry clean by our odorless method men and women garments repaired and altered by prac- tical tailors; hats cleaned, blocked and retrimmed; special cut prices for next 10 days; no agents or solicitors em- nloved. Glucks Cleaning and Hat works, 1916 Third avenue, Both phones 2372. Be sure you find the right place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

HUNDREDS of young men all over the United States are every week investi- gating the opportunities to be found in the navy About 300 of those who ap- ply are accepted. You might be one of them If you looked into the matter. In the navy you can see more of the world, and at the same time have a steady job, with a chance to save more money than most men save working at home
 There are many kinds of work in the navy and the life is interesting and full of opportunities. The first year you get the benefit of a training school without extra cost. Your pay begins when you enter the service-board lodging, medi- cal attendance if sick. and a s60 uni form outfit, all are free. If you hsVe a trade it means better pay to begin with and quicker promotion. As sea- man you have a chance to become man ly and self-controlled You will be seM to sea, probably on board one of the big new war vessels Tear this ad out and get some friends to go with you to the recruiting station. The officers will explain truthfully all you wish to know about life in the navy the useful things you learn, the voyages, drills, sports, number of working hours, and regular half days off. the wages paid, promo tions, etc The Navy Recruiting Sta tion is at Postoffice building, Birming- ham, Ala 1-3-5t-su.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
ONE CENT A WORD

taken for less than 25 cents for nrst insertion. Cash must accompany every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-$4O0 cash, balance $50 per month will buy a new modern cottage home on Highlands half block of car line. $500 cash, balance $50 per month will buy a modern Groom cottage home one door of 11th avenue, this house Is renting for $35 per month. Samuel P. Miller, of Anglin Realty and Insurance Company, POPS First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent word day; no ao. taken for less than 20 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

$45oo-The prettiest home in West End Princeton avenue. Two-story. eight room house. All Improvements. Barn and servants house. Terms made to suit. Jemison Real Estate and Ins. Co.,, 2024 Third ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

WANTED-Salesman to call on physi- clans. Established trade. An excep- tional opportunity is offered for imme- diate work. State age and experience
 Lock Box 121, Philadelphia. 1-S-5-10-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Eight-room house on South Ensley car line, in Ensley Highlands, corner lot furnace, bath, hot and cold water, gas, electricity, etc.. modern in every detail; big lot; s450O: 5000 cash. balance to suit; this is fine home. Ad
 dress R. W. Nicolls, Ensley. 1-S-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

$275o-Terms to suit. Practically new six room cottage, Pearl street. West End.l one and a half blocks of car line. All improvements. If you are in the mar ket for nice home in West End see this, and we believe you will buy. Jemi- son Real Estate and Ins. Co.,, 2024 Third
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR sALE-s15OO, s25o cash and balance to suit, will get a. new broom cottage on lot 50x140, North Birmingham. R. Mo Cornell & Co.,. 2107 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

CIVIL service examinations will soon be held in every state; full information and questions recently used by the eom- mission free. Columbian Correspond ence College. Washington, D. c. 1-10-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Pretty level lot in West End. Has nice shade trees, cement walks, sewerage and water; $500 small cash F. Manly Co.,. 2o1s First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
ONE CENT \ WORD

Nz4 Hs-One cent a word a dayt no ad. taken for Ieaa than 25 cent. for frst ,' .haeI1on' Cash must accompany every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

S26OO-Neat, comfortable, Groom cottage, near 17th street, easy walk of center, Northside; $500 down, $3o per month. B. y, Eborn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

$3250-For new six-room cottage near car line; nicely finished; good lot: $75O cash, balance $40 monthly. Krouse Realty Co.,, 219 Brown-Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Modern, 2-story. beautifully finished house in Woodlawn; elevated lot; excellently located; can be bought for sS750; this is a bargain See Gib- son Realty Co.,, rentals and insurance, 216 N. Fist street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

WANTED-Manager in a large depart ment store in the south, one familiar with advertising and who has executive tbilty; splendid chance for the right man. s, room 619 World bldg, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Furnished house, rooms, bath, newly furnished, electricity, transfer lease, chance for couple or small family close in. immediate possession. Address J-Ss care Age
 Herald. l-9-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SAIE-One Diebold safe, style No. 1, outside dimension 8 inches high, 23 inches wide, 22 inches deep; this safe is in good condition and will sell cheap to quick buyer. Address A-40, care Age
 Herald. 1-10-3t-su-tu-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

TRAVELLING salesmen earn from S1o00 to 5000 a year and expenses; write for our free book, How to Succeed as Salesman and secure position as travelling salesman with reliable firm. Rradstreet System Rochester. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Law library, Encyc Law,
 2d edition; Encyc. Pleading and Prac- fice; Corporation Cases; R. R. Cases;
 hardly shelf worn; write best offer Wfl- Ham H. Gather, Centre, Ala. 1-7-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
.ONE GENT A WORD

RATES--One cent a word q day, no nd. taken for less than 25 cenfa for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
WANTED-MALE HELP.

N II SS0 1TJ in f1ys yesrs iII the mai order business; began with $5; anyone can do the work at home in spare time; send for my free booklet: tells how to get started. Heacock, Box TIP, Lock- port. N. r. u-14-90t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-Central business property in Bessemer, Ala. Two stores now rented at low rentals on account of prohibi- ton. No. 1 rented for $75 a month.
 S11.0o0; No. ? rented for $66 a month,
 $500; or will take $2o.oOo for the two. Ap- ply, G-S6. care Age-Herald. 1-3-7t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

BARGAINS-331 Avenue G Is a good G. room house. and the price is SLIGO. 7513 2d avenue, north, goes if sold now for $1525, easy payments. Nine lovely, D. room houses on and near East Lake car line, on payments like rent. The Lacy Realty Co.,, 2o0S1a 2d avenue. Bell phone 720
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR sALE-Prominent hotel in Mem phis. Tenn. Terms or cash. Address V-3S, care Age-Herald. 1-1-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

WE have about s5OOO worth of Apollo music; we have discontinued selling Apollos and will sell this music off at soc roll; some of this music is cata- logued at 8 a roll; this is an oppor- tunity to buy your new music cheap; catalog list will be furnished on applica- tion. D. D. Forbes Piano Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

FOR SALE-s65 cash, balance s25 per month will buy a good Groom cottage one block of car line, corner lot, south ern frontage in center of West End. Samuel P. Miller, of Anglin Realty Company. 202S First avenue