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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Not His Fault.

A story is told OF well known
Sheffield tenor who when asked to sing
at dinner, although he had no music
with him. went on to the platform to
try.
He did his best, but he broke down
In the middle and retired.
He, was cheered up by an elderly
man sitting next to MIN. who tapped
him on the shoulder and said:
"Never mind. lad; tha's done thy
best, but = feller at asked thee to sing
owt to be shotv'-London Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Tho French Horn.

The French horn. or cor de chasse, is
regarded by some musicians as the
sweetest and mellowest of all the wind
instruments. In Beethoven's time it
was little else than the old hunting.
horn. which for the convenience of the
mounted hunter was arranged in spiral
convolutions to be slipped over the
head and carried resting on one shoul.
der and under the opposite arm. The
Germans still call 1t the waldhorn-
that is, forest horn"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
On the Wronu Side.

\ temperance missionary in Glasgow
left II few tracts with young womai'
one morning. Calling at the same
house a few days after. he was rather
disconnected to find the tracts doing
duty as curl papers on the head Of the
damsel to whom he had given them
"Weel. my lassie." he remarked, Il see
ye have used the tracts ! left wi ye.
but" he added in time to turn con-
fusion into merriment. we ha' putten
them outside instead of inside your
head"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
The Gypsies.

The origin of the people known as
gypsies remains largely mystery
Egypt. India. Persia and Arabia have
in turn been pointed out as their origi.
nal country. but there is little def.
mite knowledge on the subject The
weight of evidence is in favor Of their
having originated in India. They first
appeared in Europe about 1400 and
from the Danube region spread all
over the continent. appearing in Eng
land about 1920.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Cruel Blow.

Are you aware of tie fact" re-
marked Miss Cutting. that am a
mind reader?''
''Nevah suspected it, weally," an
swered young Softlrigh Would you
--aw-object to weading my mind.
doncher know?"
Certainly not" she replied. "Brin.J
1t with you the next time you call"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Had To Do IL.

Hogan-Phwat makes ye swally all
your dinner In two minutes. Grogan
Are yez attn on bet? Grogun-It's
for the good av me dyspepsy, Moike
Sure, the docther tould me to rist an
hour after ATTN, and how else am OF
goin' to get the hour to rist in onless
Oi ate loike the vil?-Boston Tran
script.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
The Spit Snake.

There IL snake belonging to the
small family causidae. inhabiting AT
rica. that is said to have the power ~.
ejec;ing its venom to a short distance
THIS snake is called by the Dutch
Beers "spuw slang. or spit snake
When this snake erects its teeth the
pressure of the maxillary bone on the
gland causes the venom to flow In
drops. and 1t may be quite possible
that by discharging air from its mouth
the poison may be blown some dis
tance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Painfully Frank.

"Mr. Coldcash. have come to ask
for the hand Of your daughter"
my daughter. sir?"
"Yes. l can't live without her."
swell, sir. finish your sentence"
"Finish my sentence"
Eyes. you were about to say you
could not live without her income.
Let US be candid"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
74074O74
S7037037
I93s27l6
6172S3&
l44444444
Men In Petticoats.

1t will probably be matter of sur
prise to the general reader to learn
that the petticoat was first worn ex-
clusively by men. In the reign Of King
Henry VII. the dress of the English
was so fantastic and absurd that it
was difficult to distinguish one sex
from the ether. In the inventory Of
Henry V. appears ''petticoat of red
damask, with open sleeves" There is
no mention of woman's petticoat be-
fore the Tudor period.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Only Chance,

do you believe" queried the fair
widow. "that universal peace will ever
b. established?"
Not unless people quit getting mar
r.rd," growied the old baebelor.-Chi-
c;i 20 News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Mo Occasion For Alarm.

Said a nervous lady to another lady.
at whose house she was making CALL
Are you not afraid that some Of your
children will fall into that cistern in
your yard?"
"Oh, no." was the complacent reply
Anyhow, that's not the cistern we get
our drinking water from"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Paced Too Rap;dly.

waiter. ask the orchestra to play
something different
ANY particular selection, sir?"
Something slower. can't chew
MY food properly in waltz time
Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

"The courts have decided that wo-
man has no right to open her hus-
bands mail"
my wife reversed that decision be
fore It was made."-Houston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Hs Didn't.

do you believe in signs?"
mo. A dentists sign reading Teeth
Extracted without Pain fell the other
day just as went under It and knock
ed out two teeth Of mine"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
How She Got the Job.

FtoW Sho GOT the JOB.
"The one thing we demand from our
employees" said the head of the Office
force, ''is correctness in figures"
The applicant smoothed her hIpless
skirt complacently.
IT have never had any complaints on
that score" she replied, with glance
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Effective,

"The climax to his wooing was very
romantic. He proposed to her on the
verge of mountain gorge"
"What did she do?"
"She threw him over."-Baltimore
American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Strict Qhedienca.

Salesman-Shirt, sir? VIII you have
negligee or a stir bosom? Custome.
-Negligee, l guess. The doctor said |
must avoid starchy things.-Exchange
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Work Has Been Done.

Ho-ell- You can't make a monkey
out II me- I'owell-No: you seem to
have already awarded the contract
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Still Younu,

Teacher-l am surprised that you
are not further advanced. You are ex
tremely backward for your age. Lit
tie Girl-Yes'm. Mamma wants to
marry again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
The Settlement.

Suiror-w What will your father settle
OH the man who marries you? The
Girl III ths rest of the family, SUP
pose ST. Louis Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Anticipated.

I've often marveled at your bril-.
liancy, your aptness at repartee.
your
"If it's more than shillihgs, old
man, l can't do thing for you. Pm
nearly broke myself."-London Mail
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

"Heyw exclaimed his uncle. "What
are you trying to do-break my
watchY
mo-" replied the innocent solemnly;
"tyin' th'ow 1t thoo the f'oor"-Buf-
falo Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

The measure Of mans sin is the
difference between what he is ard
what he might be.-5ordsn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
A Multiplication Trick.

Here is little trick in multiplied
tion that may amuse you. Ask a
friend to write down the numbers
12345679, emitting the number 8. Then
tell him to select any one figure from
the list. multiply it by 9 and with the
answer to this sum multiply the whole
list-thus, assuming that he selects
either the figure or 6:
Select 4x9=26 Select 6x9{4
l2345679 12345679
81 "a
74O74OA ls3s2716
S7O37037 6l72S35
444444444 6ss66666s
You see, the answer Of the sum is
composed of figures similar to the one
selected.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11
Retort Photooraphic,

Retort Photographic.
The photographer was drying his
plates in the warm sunlight
"What are you doing there" asked
a friend.
"Oh." was the reply. "just airing my
Yiews."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

Early and provident fear is the
mother Of safety.-Burke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
NO HONORS FROM
KING FREDERICK
Cook Recognized Only by Scientists
of Denmark-Loses Place in
Another Club.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Dr. Egan,
United States minister to Denmark,
today denied King Frederick of Den
mark had bestowed upon DR.. Cook
the Doonebog decoration. which is a
recognition generally given explor-
ers and scientists making important
discoveries. The honors bestowed
upon Cook in Denmark, he said, were
by purely scientific societies.
New York, Ian. 5.--Dr Frederick A
Cook must strike off another item from
the list of his scientific honors. The
council of the Institute of Arts and
Sciences, it is announced, has voted
that the discredited explorer be
dropped from membership. The action
was unanimous and the first of the
kind in the history of the institute.
Copenhagen. Jan 5.-Dr Frederick
A. Cooks original note books arrived
here yesterday and will be examined
by the committee Immediately Rec
tor Salomonson says. however. that
the investigation will not alter the
committees judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
OPPOSES INCOME
TAX AMENDMENT
Governor Hughes Says to Approve
Would Be for States TO Sur
render Rights.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 5.-The legisla-
ture convened today. The feature Of
Governor Hughes message was oppo-
sition to the proposed income tax
amendment of the federal constitution.
He favors comforting upon the federal
government the right to collect an in
come tax from whatever. source de-
rived" without apportionment among
the states. But" he says, "the power
to tax incomes should not be granted
in such terms as to subject to federal
taxation incomes derived from bonds
issued by the state itself or those is
sued by municipal governments organ
lied under the states authority"
This, he thinks, would place the Dor
rowing capacity of the state and its
government agencies at the mercy of
the federal taxing power and would
be an impairment of the essential
rights of the state which, as it's Off
GERS, we are bound to defend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
DISGRACE TO HANG
ON THE USUAL DAY
Kansas City Judge Denounces Ne
groes Condemned for Murder
ing a Woman.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. ST do not
care to desecrate the day by ordering
these two brutes hanged On a legal
hanging day" With this unusual dec
laration from the bench Judge Lat
shaw today sentenced George Reynolds
and John Williams. negroes. convicted
last night of assaulting Mrs. w. f.
Jackson, to be hanged Saturday. Feb.
5. They do not even deserve to be
Classed with the murderer who mus.
pay the penalty of a crime with his
life" continued the judge. ct would
be an insult to those men who had at
least a spark of manhood in their
hardened souls to have such brutes as
these put in their class
Other prisoners in Jail loudly ap-
proved the verdict when they heard
of ii and become so demonstrative il
was necessary TO remove the negroes
to another part of the building.
Reynolds and Williams were even
scorned by other prisoners of their
own race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence of The Arsus.)
Washington, Jan. 3.-Why is the
cost of living increasing so fast in the
United States?
In answer to this most popular ques-
ton of the day, protectionists and pro-
tectionist newspapers are citing every
possible explanation save high tariff
rates. President Taft declares the in
crease in the cost of living is due to
the ''proportionate increase in the out
put of gold" and Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson, at the command of Sena-
tor Aldrich, Smoot and other of the
high priests of protection, is now max
ing an investigation" for the purpose
of whitewashing protection and fasten-
ing the blame on the corner grocer.
Other Countries Know.
The only place where there is any
doubt as to what is the principal cause,
of the increase in the cost of living IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

Washington, Jan. 5.-Investigatior
of the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy is
ordered by a joint resolution today in
troduced in the senate by Mr.. Jones
and in the house by Mr.. Humphrey,
both of Washington. AS heretofore
announced the provision is for the
broadest kind of public inquiry, the
resolution being of the character re-
quiring the signature Of the president
which gives to it all the force of gem
eral law.
Six From Each House.
A committee of 12 is to be appointed
to conduct the investigation, six of
whom shall be designated by Vice
President Sherman and six by Speaker
Cannon. Unquestionably Senator Mel
son. chairman of the senate committee
on public lands. will head the list Of
senators and this doubtless will result
in his selection as chairman of the
joint committee. The scope of the in
vestigation is outlined as follows:
''The committee is hereby empow-
cred and directed to make thorough
and complete investigation of the ad-
Illustration and conduct of the in
terror department. its several bureaus,
officers and employees, and of the bu-
reau of forestry in the agricultural
department, it's officers and employees,
touching or relating to the reclama-
ton, conservation. management and
disposal OF the public lands of the
United States, or any lands held in
trust by the United States for any
purpose including all the natural re-
sources of such lands, and said com
mittee is authorized and empowered
to make any further investigation
touching said departments, its bureaus.
officers or employees, and of said bureau
of forestry. its officers or employees as
it may deem desirable"
Can Compel Testimony.
The authority to sit during sessions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

rupted protectionist speaker to ask
a question. IF we should change our
policy of free trade for one of protec-
ton" asked the workman, would not
the cost of living be increased?" There
is no doubt about that replied the
speaker. frankly. But you must take
into consideration that if the home
manufacturer can charge more for his
product. he can pay more wages. and
you will be better able to meet in
creased prices
When the German government in
troduced its tariff law of 1902, it pub
lished with it, as is the custom in Ger
many. printed explanation of the
reasons for its introduction. This Off
cial document read in part, as follows:
"A means whereby the agricultural In
terests are enabled to cover their cost
of production is to be found, under the
(Continued on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
COST OF LIVING IN u. s. IS NO
PUZZLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES

the United States is in this country
The leading economists of the world
are united on the subject. Almost
without a dissenting voice. the great
thinkers of the day attribute the fact
that the cost of living is increasing
twice as fast in the United States as
in other countries, to our protective
system.
The protectionists of the United
States are the only protectionists who
refuse to concede that the import duty
is paid by the consumer. The leading
protectiOnists of Europe, including Jo-
seph Chamberlain of England, admit
that as a general rule the price of an
article is enhanced by about the
amount of the import duty, or tax"
as Europeans designate tariff
Admitted in England.
The writer attended a political meet
ing at Manchester, England. last sum-
mer, during which a workman inter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
FIVE MAY BE DEAD
Fire Which Destroys Peoria
Livery Stable, Wipes Out
a Family.
HAD QUARTERS UPSTAIRS
Woman and Two Children Dead, Ag-
ed Man Missing and Husband
and Father Injured.

Peoria, Jan. 5-Mrs. Linton David
son and two children were burned to
death in a fire which destroyed the
Hovenden livery barn over which they
resided.
Linton Davidson, Sr., husband and
father, escaped from the fire by Jump
ing from a two-story window and suf-
fered injuries which may result in his
death.
Aged Man Missing.
Joseph Pacey, an aged man, who
roomed with the Davidsons, is prob
ably dead, as friends were unable to
locate him after the flames were under
control, and he is known to have been
in the building. The fire started from
an over-heated stove in the Office of
the barn.
Thought Family Safe.
Davidson did not jump from the win
dow until after he had awakened the
family and put them on the roof, where
he thought they would be safe until
rescued. The fire swept upstairs into
the rooms above, cutting off escape
Mrs. Davidson feared to jump from the
roof with the babies, and when it col
lapsed all three went down with it.
Three Killed, Nine Injured.
Buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 5.-Three men
were killed and nine were badly burn
ed in an explosion and fire which de-
stroyed the plant of the Buffalo Cereal
company last night. The explosion,
which occurred in the yellow corn mill
is believed to have been caused by
spontaneous combustion. At the hos
pital it was said that eight of the in
jured men have only slight chances
for recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
COURT OF CUSTOMS
APPEALS Is NAMED
Taft Appoints Body Authorized by
Payne Law-Judge Alfred @.
Coke Is Chairman.

Washington, Jan. 5,-The president
today sent to the senate the following
court of customs appeals, authorized
under the Payne tariff law:
Presiding judge-Alfred c. Coke, at
present United States circuit Judge of
the Second district.
Associate judges-William H. Hunt,
United States Judge; James F. Smith,
formerly governor general of the Phil
ippine islands; o. M. Barber of Yer
mont and Marion Devies. chairman of
the board of general appraisers of New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Work of Day in Congress

Washington. Jan. 5.-Following is a
summary OF the proceedings OF the two
houses of congress yesterday. taken
from the official records:
SENATE-The senate met shortly at
ter noon yesterday. but was in session
only eight minutes. On motion OF Sem
ator Money. adjournment was taken un-
til today on account OF the recent DEAN
of senator A. j. McLaurin OF Missis-
sippi.
HOUSE-In the house which conven-
ed at the usual time. two bllis or I'M
portance were introduced. one by Mr.
Mann making sweeping changes In the
Interstate commerce law and the other
BY Mr. Humphrey providing for ship
subsidy. Representative Douglas or
Ohio made a Commute speech IN fnvor
OF more liberal appropriations Tor agri-
cultural projects on account OF the IN
creasing cost OF living. Out OF respect
to the late Senator McLaurin the house
adjourned at lis o'clock to today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
WHITEWASH FOR BALLINGER?
SEEMS DESIRE OF CONGRESS

of congress and in recesSeS, to require
the attendance of witnesses and the
production of papers, usual to con-
gressional inquiries, is granted by the
resolution. 1t is provided further that
any person refusing to obey the pro-
cess of the committee or to answer
any question propounded shall be
deemed guilty of contempt, and juris-
diction is conferred upon the court of
appeals of the District of Columbia TO
try and determine any such charges Of
contempt a--ss
Employment of assistance, legal or
otherwise" is specifically authorized.
This provision is for the purpose Of
enabling the committee to procure the
services of able attorneys to take
charge Of the probing. so far as the
directing of questions is concerned.
It is the intention of President Taft
to have the committee name some COM
petent attorney to conduct the case.
and it is possible that both of the prin-
resented by counsel.
Open to Public.
1t was agreed by all persons who
have given close attention TO the Bal
squabble that the inves-
tigation should be open to the public
and this is ordered by the resolution.
One of the big rooms in the new senate
Office building will be used for this
purpose.
Jones Speaks for Resolution.
In presenting the resolution M.
Jones said:
"The various departments and 5u-
reaus of the government are organ
lied to do its business in the interests
of the people. Every official is but
the servant and agent of the people to
act for them under and within the
limits of the law. The efficiency of
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
SWITCHMEN AND
ROADS AGREE
TO ARBITRATE

Chicago, Jan. 5,-Members of the
Switchmen's union, representing west
ern railroads, today agreed with the
General Managers association to sub
NIT their differences to arbitration un-
der the Erdman law.
Washington, an. 5.-Parties to the
conference over the strike of the
switchmen on northwestern railroads
agreed today no new developments
have arisen since last Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
STATE BUMPED
AGAIN In 2.CENT
FARE CONTEST

ST Louis, Jan. 5.-The appeal from
the injunction of Federal Judge Nc
PhersOn restraining Governor Hadloy
and other authorities from interfering
in the railroad rate cases was dismissed
in the United States circuit court of
appeals today. No reason was given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
DURING, CIRCUS
TRAINER, KILLED

Danville. Ill. Jan. 5.-Tom During,
well known trainingmaster for several
big circuses. was killed here today by
being run over by a Big Four switch
engine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
ROCK ISLAND
COMMON STOCK
TAKES TUMBLE

New York, Jan. 5.-The unloading
of thousands of shares of Rock Island
common today on the stock exchange
drove the price of that security down.
from 54H to 50 5-S. The exact cause
is not yet known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
F. A. HElNZE DENIES
GUILT IN COURT

New York, Jan. 5.-F A. Heinze
plead not guilty today to the indict-
ment charging various violations Of
the banking laws and with the misap-
plication of bank funds as president
of the Mercantile National bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Dig DEEP CANAL WITHOUT
AWAITING FEDERAL AID

firmation of LeopoId's religious mar
riage the Catholic papers seem dis
posed to raise threat against fu-
ture dynastic issue unless King AL
bert submits to Catholic influence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
ATTACK KINGS MARRIAGE
New Ruler of Belgium Welded I'm
ConStitutiOnaIly, 1t Is Stated.

Brussels, Jan. 5.-Le SOir asserts
that the marriage of King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth. who was the Prin-
cess of Bavaria, was sanctioned neith-
er by the late King Leopold nor par
lament, as is required by the con-
stitution. The paper insists that
sanction of the marriage by parlia-
ment is imperative. Since the con-