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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
A COLONIAL HUSTLER.
Colonel Samuel sIoper Was Jack Of
All Trades.

Colonel Samuel Sloper Was Jack OF
All Trades.
1t is necessary that the pioneer be
a man Of infinite resource, who can do
for himself or his neighbors every nee
essary task. Such a man was Colonel
Samuel Sloper, one of the early set
tiers of Blandford. Mass, whose as
tonisbing versatility is recorded by s.
G. Wood in 'Taverns and TurnpikeS
OF Blandford."
Colonel Sloper, among other things.
kept something of a stable and pas
tured horses and stock. For the mu-
niflcent reward of 3 shillings the old
veteran in 17SS moved the family of
David Knox by means of "teame and
boy" Now and then he turned his
hand to odd jobs. He carted and laid
out John Waldo Woods fax one sea.
son for Fl los.
He seems to have made shoes and
garments for his family and for his
neighbors. For Enos LOOMS young
son, who was bound out to him. he
did on this wise: Gaping your sons
shoes, 1-3." zone bottle-green coat
trimmed and made for Moses, shil-
lie ScNSIUI SILL anu
frock for the Martin Leonard COM
pany.
The number of things which this vet
eran and "dabster" did make an as
tonishing list He was surgeon in or
binary to the parish of Blandford and
this long before he had accumulated
an army experience. Veterinary, too,
he was. His journals are peppered
over with charges for the treatment
of young horses. In the account of
Eliphalet Thompson in the year 1772.
along with a frying Pam" and 81
Pr Sizers,'' is the charge. ITO Setting
your boys rist, twelve shillings."
James Sinnett in 1855 became indebt-
ed to "Seting your knee and Dress
ings" and to ''Sundri Dressings" 4 and
3~shillings respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
plsinteEeated.

He smiles a smile serene and bland
He comes 20 take you by the hand
he asks about the kids and wife
And how you peg along In life.
And quite eolIcitouB he n
About your family apd your ''bfxS
But later in his talk you hnd
The fellow has an ak to grind
He may not come right out ana show
His hand, but you are wise and know
That there Is something on his mind
That makes him friendly feel and kind.
And you are certain by and by
He'll slip Il over on the sly
And gently bring before your view
The use he wants to make OF you
He has q notion, like ~ not.
Behind his dark and hidden plot
To run for ONCE and 20 court
Your earnest. large and warm support.
To vote and get your friends In line
That he may in the council shine
Or II II isn't quite 80 much
He'll get around TO make a touch
But you are certain as he comes
That he is after chunks or crumbs.
A favor or a friendly line
To boost some grand. high hung design.
An Invitation 10 a drink
Where barkeeps understand his wink.
A boost OF some substantial kind,
This fellow with an ak 20 grind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Wages and Living.

Financial experts who have given the
matter a great deal OF thought and In
vestigated thoroughly from every an
gle, have come to the conclusion that
$500 per annum is the minimum
amount on which the ordinary family
may be maintained in comfortable cir
cumstances. These figures have been
increased 800 per year during the last
IL months, the reason being that the
increased cost of living makes it nee
essary. The investigation further
showed that in New York city. where
the figures were obtained, there were
100000 workers whose annual earn
ings are but $543, while in Brooklyn
there are 100000 whose yearly wage
is but 1919
These figures are extensive enough
to prove that wages have not kept
pace with the cost of living. The man
ufacturer, the dealer, all connected
with enterprise in various forms, are
admittedly doing well. The man work
ing for wages has fallen behind in the
procession. and will have to catch up
somehow, or else there will be a nee
essary reduction in commodity prices
all along the line.
The situation will have to be faced,
and that soon, or widespread dissatis-
faction among wOrkingmen generally
will become more pronounced even
than at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

was appointed attorney general Of the
United States by President Grant in
1872, serving in that position until
1875. Nominated by President Grant
for chief justice of the federal supreme
court, his nomination was not confirm
ed by the senate and his name was
withdrawn. He then resumed the
practice of law.
His death after long period of
comparative obscurity dimly recalls an
era at Washington as far removed
from our in it's political ideals, meth
DDS and sympathies as the era Of Jack
son or Jefferson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Hunor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

MOST people on resolving to be kind
to the deserving vote themselves
the only really deserving of whose Gre
dentials they are sure.
II fish is a good brain food some OF
the light fingered gentry must have
often supped on shark
Hair worn on a mans face would
often look better If worn of.
The difference is that when extremes
meet the electric spark doesn't pass
between them.
Funny, isn't IT. that II always takes
RSweak woman to make a strong man
weep?
Red hair is greatly admired by those
who haven't any.
Sometimes It is really hard luck, but
generally IT is just a crouch.
Among other things that are hard to
beat is the parlor carpet.
One reason why some men don't like
10 go to church is because they must
sit and listen to the man who tied tho
bonds that chafe.
A bad dream Is a pipe that doesn't
materialize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

What Henry Watterson will say in
the Courier-Journal on the subject,
whittier" speaking OF the future
place of Theodore Roosevelt in Ameri-
can politics, as announced in the Chi
cago press this morning, brings to
mind the sad but true fact that the
great editors of the country whose
personality made their impress upon
the time in which they lived are pass
ing Watterson still lives and what
he says is as forceful today as in other
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
A Law to tho Hen

I sing the hen. that noble bird
With shiny yellow legs
Who when she feeleth SO disposed
Supplieth us with eggs;
Whose gentle, soothing "Cutter-quawl'
Cheers up our spirits some.
Since we're reminded by the sound
That gentle spring has come.
1 sing the hen, the Plymouth Rock,
Rhode Island or Shanghai
Or any other brand men think
Tho only kind 70 buy.
Long may she "Cut-
In the good old fashioned way!
And may this little lay to her
Inspire her to lay.
-Somerville Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
News In oIdsn Times.

Not many minutes after statesman
has finished a speech nowadays the
news is selling in the streets and has
been flashed to every capital in Eu-
rope.
1t was different In the elections in
the time of Pitt He made a memora-
BILE speech one March. and the eager
public only learned exactly what he
said from the Gentleman's Magazine
of the following Observation-Disclosures
Saturday Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

Texas has invented a new use for
cotton seed, grinding 1t into -four and
making brown bread from it. AS we
have already cotton seed lard oil, cot
ton seed olive oil, cotton seed cattle
and chicken feed, cotton near-silk, it
looks as if that plant we're aspiring
to feed as well as clothe the entire
world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
April 8 in American
History

1892 David Rittenhouse, eminent
mathematician and astronomer,
born; died 1895.
1907-Rey. DR.. John Johnson, survivor
and principal historian of the Con-
federate defense of Fort Sumter,
died; born 1929.
1909-Helena Modjeska, Polish TRACE
dienne, died at Bay City, Cal. (:
born 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Felt the Effects.

~Billkins' romance is shattered"
az thought it was running along like
oil"
cit was until he sat on her new
hat"
"And she wouldn't forgive himT'
"He didn't wait to see. The hat
was stuck full Of hatpins. and he had
20 hurry outside because the room
wasn't large enough for him TO ex-
press himself in"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
SAY, HAVE YOU
RHEUMATISM?

Nervous headaches or other nervous
ailments, bad circulation or cold feet?
If so. go to your druggist and get a
pair OF ELECTROPODES. We have
arranged with him to sign binding.
legal contract with you. agreeing TO
refund the money if they fail to cure.
800 if they cure, and not one cent #
they don't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

A man 20 years old has made appli-
cation for admission to the University
of Missouri as a student. He must be
one of those who subscribe to the
theory that a man is never too old to
learn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

Merely coincidence, of course, that
whenever Chairman Nelson of the Bal
nnger Investigation loses his temper,
1t is at some unusual strong point
made by the anti-Ballinger attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Explained,

Explained.
"when is n man not a manT
al don't know"
"Don't your
"No. When?"
when he turns into a lane. When
Is a failure not n failureY'
"Oh, that is easy"
''Is it?"
Eyes; when It has sailed away about
10000 bones"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

It looks very much as though Mr..
Hitchcock IL running the postohlce de
pertinent as a side issue in the main
business of conducting the campaigns
Of the republican party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
A Pound that Grows Heaviar.

From Washington it has been learn
ed that standards of virtue are chang
ing-that the official brass troy pound
brought to the United States in 1927
and now in the bureau Of standards
has increased in weight through oxi-
dalton exactly seven one-thousandths
OF q grain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

Not one of the cities in Illinois which
voted for reestablishing the saloon af-
ter two years of prohibition think Of
doing so under less than 81 900 license
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

D. higo
LLOYD BOWERS to be about the only considered By
\
the by the death Justice Brewer
20
in
of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

Prompt relief in all cases OF throat
a-S lung trouble If you use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Pleasant to
take, soothing and healing in effect.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Your tongue is coated.
Your breath Is foul

Headaches come and go.
These symptoms show that your
stomach is the trouble. To remove
the cause is the first thing and Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver TabletG
will do that. Easy to take and most
- Elective. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Neccsssry Accompaniment.

Docs any one live In Reno except
those who want divorcesT'
"Sure, The people VINO supply
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Dcmineerind.

"He hasn't sense enough to invent
an excuse"
What in the world does he dor
Dor
Eyes. when he has TO have one"
"Oh. he never admits that he needs
one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

That Indiana republican convention
Indicates that the insurgents are gain
ing In strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
Certainly.

"what should you do in case Of trou-
BILE with husbandT
Trouble with a husband"
yes"
Turn him over 20 his Wife"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
10000 bones

what is the matter7"
"An automobile just ran over me-
Hurt you much?"
mot any"
'Then what are you sore about?"
'T don't see how l can sue the man
for damages"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

He proposed to Mrs. Stewart and was
rejected. He proposed again and
again received a refusal. Determined
to force his way into the Stewart fam
lily and an interest in their possessions,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08
THE ARGUS.

BY JHE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

II fish is a good brain food some OF
the light fingered gentry must have
often supped on shark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-08

Hair worn on a mans face would
often look better If worn of.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21

Senator Beveridge suggested that the
conclusions be read Burrows said
that IL should be printed in the re-
cord, and in spite of Beveridge's re-
peated requests that the conclusions
be read this was not done. Burrows
further stated that Frazer had tele-
era phed that he desired him to make
a statement that he did not concur in
the finding and reserved the right to
file minority views. IL he 30 desired.
Burrows presented testimony taken
and resolution providing for its print
ing which was adopted. Beverage in
explaining his position said that he
had not had opportunity TO read the
testimony and could not therefore,
say whether he would concur in the
report of the committee. He had re-
quested that the matter go over in
committee until after the holidays,
but this request had been refused.
Consequently he fuld no time 10 exam
Inc the testimony and he could not
reach a conclusion. II is minated.
however, that after going through the
evidence Beveridge will make min
ority report The evidence which was
ordered printed comprises 14S pages
of typewriter matter. The report, af-
ter lying on the table today, was sent
to the public printer this afternoon.
This disposes of the matter until after
the senate reassembIes in January.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
SAD $1,000

Is the cause OF nine senths OF the lis
which the human body is afflicted.
The symptoms Of which range from
the dreaded contagious blood poison
to the mnmtest eruption on the skin.
They include rheumatism, catarrh.
scrofula, eczema. erysipclas, pimples,
boils. ulcers. running sores. infiamed
eyes. and enlarged glands down 10
sick headache and a muddy or saliow
complexion. The prescription of DIR,
Simpson. 1.-THE noted blood Specialist
Of Richmond. Inde known as DR.. 7. Il.
Simpsons Vegetable Compound. is the
most powerful alternative. or blood pur-
ifier. ever known. It's reputation was
firmly established few years ago. by
curing apparently hopeless cases, was
certified by county and city officials.
and widely noted by the press: since
which thousands have been relieved
by its use.
Good blood invariably means vigor.
Gus health, and appetite. good diges,
ton. strength. and clear. heal.hfnl
complexion. This is assured to all
who try this remedy; its remedial ef.
fects are apparent with the first few
doses.
DR.. Simpsons Vegetable Compound
is purely vegetable, and is harmless
as it is effective. 1t Is put up in con-
venient form at one dollar per bottle
and is sold at all drug stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
SCHOOL is CLOSED
FOR SCARLET FEVER

Wayne township district school No.
., east of Richmond, has been closed
temporarily because of scarlet fever.
Ethel Tutwiler. living with her par
ents on the Henley road,went home
from school on Monday, and that eve
ming her illness was diagnosed as a
well developed case of scarlet fever.
GERS have taken every precaution and
have requested that any symptoms of
the disease which may appear in 9TH
er pupils be reported at once to them.
The building will be we'll fumigated
during the time it is closed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
A STRONG SCHEDULE
Arranged for Earlham Bas.
ketball Team.

From al appearances the coming
season will be the best that the Earl
ham basketball team has ever had.
The team is exceptionally strong and.
according TO Coach Thistlethwaite.
the schedule is the best booked by an
Indiana institution in several years
Earlham is the only Hoosier team
that will play both Indiana and Pur-
due. The home games are all with
strong teams such as Miami. Indiana
Rose and Wabash. They are the
strongest that can be brought from
Indiana and Ohio. Two games will be
played during vacation next week.
These are expected to give the team
valuable practice, and put it in shape
for the Indiana championship series.
The schedule is as follows:
Dec. 15.-Turner Training school
at Dayton.
Dec. 39.-Wabash Athletic club, at
Wabash.
Dec. 3O.-Peru Y. NJ. c. A., at Peru
Jan. Open.
Jan. 15.-Cincinnati university, at
Cincinnati.
Jan. l4.-Mcn's Club of Christ
church, at Cincinnati.
Jan. 20.-Miami, at Richmond.
Jan. 2S.-Miami at Oxford.
Feb. 3.-Rose Polytechnic, at Terre
Haute.
Feb. Purdue at Lafayette.
Feb. 10.-Indiana, at Richmond.
Feb. 17-Rose Polytechnic. at Rich
moud.
Feb. 14.-De Paw, at indianapolis.
Mar. 3.-Wabash, at Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
son OF A SHERIFF
HE DEFIES ARREST

My fathers sheriff Of Butler coun-
~ and you cant arrest me-" cried
John Pasick, of Hamilton. o. last
night, when he was arrested for
drunk by superintendent Gormon and
Mayor zimmerman. Pasick Was near
the coliseum with several friends. and
when he was ordered to so home by
the chief, he became abusive, cursins
both Gormon and Zimmerman violent.
~. Pasick was fined ST and costs in
police court today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
COUNTY AUDITORS
SEEKING NEW LAW
american News Service

indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 2l,-A mea-
sure legalizing such acts of auditors
and county commissioners as have
been performed in good faith, but in
technical violation of law and in which
no less has come to the county or
profit to the officers. is advocated by
the County Auditors association OF
Indiana. which met in annual conven-
ton in this city today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
SERIES OF QUAKE
SHOCKS ARE FELT
american News Service)

Washington, Dec. 21.-A series OF
peculiar and violent earthquake ire
mors were recorded by the seimo-
graph at Georgetown university today.
They began at 1901 and continued I'M
til 1.02 a. m. today. Their nature
was such, declared observers at the
University today. that the exact ma
ture of the disturbances and their
distance from Washington could not
be determined. The observers believe
that vast cataclysm has occurred,
probably in the bed of the Pacific
ocean.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
L. S. GUNBOAT TO
LIBERIAN WATERS
tAmcrican News Service)

Gibraltar. Dec. 21.-The United
States gunbCat DesMoines left Gibral-
tar today for Monrovia, Liberia. At
ter ascertainins conditions in the AT.
rican Republic the nesMoines will
leave about the end of January for her
home yard at Boston.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21


be disposed of the public
or named
invested in these Seals
benefit
drealz
hospitals
Eventually local Red workers hope have
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
MRS. HAMMOND IS
CRITICALLY ILL

Mrs. II. NJ. Hammond. wife of Pres
ident Hammond. of the Board of
Works, is considerably worse today
and her life is diSpared. She is suffer
ing from a complication of liver dis
eases.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
RELEASE BROOERICk
Who Broke the Bank at Elk
hart, Ind.
(Amerscaa News Ssrvicel

Lcavenworth, Kan. Dec. al.--JGstus
the Elhhart National bank. was re-
leased from federal prison yesterday.
He was serving sentence of ten
Years for violating the banking laws.
The Elkhart national bank failed for
half million dollars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
Membership Of the Federation.

While the average paid up member.
ship for the twelve months is 1851.
15l. the membership paid and reported
upon for the month of September Of
this year Is 1,83S.sT6 Adding to this
number 100000 members, which is a
low estimate of the membership of the
various international organizations for
whom per capita tax has not been paid
to the American Federation Of Labor
for September because Of strikes, the
organizations affiliated to the fedora
ton have a grand total Of over 1,739.-
$40 members.
Judging from the reports received I
am safe in prophesying that the COM
ing year will show a marked increase
over the membership reported upon
this year.-Secretary Morrison's Re
port.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21

Wins and Amethyst.
The ancients believed that vine
drunk from an amethyst cup would
not intoxicate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
Hearken, Mr.: and Mrs. Shopper;
Buy Your Red Cross Seals!

PAIlAD.uk'S LOCAL AGENCIES.
Toler's Pharmacy, 10th and Main
Street
Westcott Pharmacy, Hotel West
colt.
Thistiethwaite Pharmacy, North
Sth Street,
Thistlethwaite Pharmacy. South
Sth Street
Quisley Drug Store, sci North L
Street.
Quiglcy Drug Store, 400 Main
Street
At the request OF the Wayne
County Tuberculosis Society, local
representative for the American
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
MEXICAN ARMY is
GIVEN A BEATING
american News Service,

FL ,laso. Tex, Dec. al,---News of the
practical destruction Of the Entire
Mexican regular force fighting the
revolutsonists in Chihuahua was re-
ceised from the capital OF that Stata
today. The report said that Gen.
Navarro's entire command han been
wiped out at pederaales and that 1.oua
regulars had been killed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
For Minority Report.

In filing the report Burrows reserv.
ed the right for Senator Frazer to
submit his minority views IL he sees
Al to do SO. Senator Frazer is in
Tennessee and will not return to
Washington until after the holidays.
Burrows wired him this morning for
the purpose Of ascertaining whether
or not he desired to nle a minority
statement. At the suggestion Of some
members OF the subcommittee which
conducted the actual Investigation.
much Of the testimony relating to bri-
berry Is contained in the report verba-
tim. As a result of the report Sena-
tor Lorimer will not be deprived Of
his seat. The report OF the commit.
tee. while declaring that his election
Is not invalidated, acknowledges that
bribery was used In the election. In
presenting the report Burrows asked
that II be printed and lie on the table.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-21
Report Submitted to Senate
Today Validating Blonde
Boss Election.
ADMITS SOME BRIBERY
But Not Enough to Purchase
Election-Beveridge Did
Not Sign Report.
american News Servicc)

Washington, Dec. 21.-"The commit
tee submits 10 the senate testimony
taken in the Investigation. with their
report that in their opinion the title
OF Lorimer TO his seat in the senate
has not been shown to be invalid by
the use or employment OF corrupt
methods or practices"
This Is the verdict OF the senate
signed by all members except Frazer,
Democrat OF Tennessee. and Rever-
idge. Republican, of Indiana. The re-
port Is voluminous.
The report OF the subcommittee to
the senate made by Senator Burrows,
chairman of the committee. fully vim
dicates Lorimer Of any connection or
knowledge OF alleged bribery and
further holds that even II bribery con-
corning which the testimony adduced
before the committee were true IL is
not shown by testimony that sufficient
number Of legislators were Influenced
In this manner to vitiate his election
Lorimer had los votes in the legisla-
ture and 102 were sufficient for choice
The testimony shows that four men,
bers confessed to receiving brides.
These self-confessed bride takers
were Charles A. White. Michael Link,
II. J. G. Beckemeyer of the house, and
Senator ID. w. Holstlaw.