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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

tention on her part to prevent my leav-
ing her. For the first time it occurred
to ME that L was being kidnapped. /
thought of my father waiting for me
and wondering why l did not come
home, and this troubled me. but it did
not occur to me that ! should meet
with any harm at the hands Of the
lady.
Presently the carriage drew up in
front of a dwelling house. The lady got
out and, still holding my hand, drew
me after her. She took me up TO the
house and into q pretty room where a
bright fire was blazing on a hearth.
You are very kind said, ito take
me to ride and bring me to your house,
but I'm sure papa will be troubled
about me. Unless I'm to go home at
once think you had better let me send
a message to him. Have you Il tele-
phone?"
She thought moment, then said:
Certainly. Telephone by all means"
She took me to the telephone. looked
in the address book. found my fathers
number and instructed the central Of
fee to call it up. Then when the con
nection was effected she placed q stool
before the phone and handed me the
receiver. standing beside me as l
talked.
lis that you, papa" l asked.
My father was evidently relieved to
hear my voice and asked me at once
what had happened and where was.
I told him that beautiful lady whom
I had never seen before had taken me
20 drive and then to her home.
"Tell him." said the lady, that you
are to spend Christmas with me-"
did as she bid me and added at her
request that she intended to make me
some slight atonement for the many
Christmases that l had been deprived
Of the pleasures common to other chil-
dren.
There was silence for a few mo.
ments; then my father asked me TO
describe the lady. l did so, and he
asked me if 1 could give him the street
and number, but l could do neither.
Then the lady told me to say to him
that she was Cornelia; that would be
carefully guarded and he needn't worry
about me at all. Then she hung up the
receiver and led me back into the room
with the fire on the hearth.
Now, the name Cornelia at once ar
rested my attention A year before
when I had entered the third grade at
school my father had brought down a
desk from the garnet for my use. was
to keep my books and papers in it, and
f was to be my study desk in the
evening. In clearing it out l had
looked over several old papers that
were in it, and in one / had seen this
name COrnelia. More than this. the
contents of the paper had impressed
me. 1 could not remember the name
signed to 1t, but it was a woman's
name She was evidently very i'll and
very penitent about some sin she had
committed.
Now that my father knew 1 was
safe / sat down on sofa beside the
lady and before the cheerful fire. She
put her arms about me and rested her
cheek against mine l was very
happy.
$50 you are Cornelia," l said.
What DO you know about Cor
nelia?' she asked quickly. Have you
heard your father speak of meg'
mo. papa never mentioned the /
name; saw it on a paper-a letter. 4
1 think"
What paper What letter."
"One l found in desk papa had /
the butler bring down from the ga-rei
for no ." nse feca home school desk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Brains and the Bumper Crop.

BraInS ana the Bunper. crop.
! There was a time last summer when
many farmers were discouraged about
their corn crop, but when the harvest
came it was discovered that on the
whole the crop was bumper. There
were many elements which entered
into this resuIt-favorable weather,
proper preparation of the soil and
proper cultivation. But there was ono
thing which went back of It all and
which was the prime factor in the re-
suit, and that was good seed.
The modern farmer has learned the
lesson of thoroughly testing his seed
corn before he plants it. Good seed
corn will grow good corn in Illinois soil
if 1t has half a chance. The great
agricultural colleges such as are main
tanned at the University of Illinois have
for years been conducting experiments
which enable them TO give practical
Information to farmers upon many
points upon which lamentable ignoT-
ance or indifference existed in the past
and a campaign Of education has been
carried on through the farmers insti-
tutes which have resulted in a great
improvement in methods of farming
and stock raising.
A little story comes rom the state
Of Nebraska which properly illustrates
this fact William A. Campbell of the
Omaha Commercial club read IN
newspaper that the farmers of Iowa
were testing their corn and he was III
terested to the extent that he under
took to find out whether or not the far
mers of Nebraska were dong the same
He found that they We're not and
through his own efforts secured an ap-
from the Commercial club .
to pursue his Investigations. Gather
ing samples from over the state he
found, after having a test made. that
the seed corn of Nebraska was so bad .
that only 81 per cent was of the high
est grade: or, in other words, If this
corn were planted the corn crop of
Nebraska was in danger of being cut .
in half
4 campaign of education was begun
and circulars instructing farmers how
TO test their seed corn sent out over
the state. The campaign was also con-
Quoted through the newspapers and
keeper in the state was enlisted until
the state of Nebraska rung with the
cry, test your seed corn"
Bankers, live stock dealers and school
teachers took 1t up.
The farmers became so impressed
with the idea that nearly all OF the
seed corn planted last spring was thor
oUghly tested. The result is that in
stead of a shortage of $4,000, 600 bush
els in its corn crop. Nebraska has this
year an increase over the crop of last
year of over 100000 bushels AS
goes Nebraska so goes the whole corn
producing belt. There are several
reasons for the bumper crop of 1910,
and they can all be summed up in the
answer of the great painter who was
asked with what he mixed his paints
Brains" was his terse answer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Dec. IS in American
History

IS13-The city of buffalo burned by
the British. an incident of the war
of 1872.
1s62-Battle Of Fredericksburg. Va,
made memorable by the disastrous
charge of Fcdrrals against the
stone wall At Marye's Heights.
19O9-Judce II. II. IurtOn Of Tennes-
see appointed justice OF the United
States supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
old Fashioned Honor.

Martin W. LittletC1. the newly elect
ed democratic member of congress
from the First district of New York, has
withdrawn from his law firm on the
ground that his public duties would be
apt to conflict with the interests and
wishes of some of his clients This is
quite a different spirit from that of
many men who seek seats in congress
the better to serve their personal in
terests, their own especially, at what
ever expense to the public. For what
else does Mr.. Lippitt, the multi-million-
aire cotton manufacturer OF Rhode
Island, struggle to obtain seat in the
United States senate? When Guggen-
helm, the copper captain of Colorado,
paid the election expenses of members
of the legislature in that state he had
less in view the honor and dignity of
the senatorial position than his per-
sonal interests in measures before con-
gress.
No honor attaches to position so
acquired. When the votes of mem
bers of congress are challenged on the
ground of personal interest they make
the plea that the public interest in the
measure is identical with their own,
and the false pretense is accepted.
How many bankers are there in con-
gress whose votes for or against a
central national bank will be determ-
ined by their personal interest in the
question?
The vote of Martin w. Littleton viii
never be challenged on such ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

hand employed at the farm of Terry
Terpin, four miles northeast of Bush
nell was found yesterday suspended
from a rafter in the barn. The sui
eide must have been carried out early
Sunday morning for the body had
evidently been dead for hours, being
frozen stiff The man is said TO have
been acting queerly for several days
and it is possible that his life was
taken in a fit of insanity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
A MOTHER
OUGHT TO KNOW

Mothers whose
children a r G
weak and run
down, who do
not gain flesh
a n d strength
VINO lack the
rosy C h e e k S
and bright eyes
of h e a l { h Y
C n / | d h o o d
SuOulQ rem en-
Der that the
safest t o n / C
and body build
err to give them
/ 6 f q [ IN G T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

This country is growing much more
rapidly than the countries of Europe
and the countries of Europe are quite
pleased to be outCIassed. In fact. they
are contributing hOrdes of their I'M
desirables 10 help our population
growth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
ExpensiXe.

did you hear that wilkins has been
arrested?"
NO. What forT
He beat that fresh young Robin
SON"
well. he will get the fine Of his
life"
Why"
because beaten brass comes high"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

A heavy bottle of milk slid off a win
dow ledge atDetroita and hit lady's bas-
ket hat. Police, physicians and a large
crowd gathered at once, but it was
found impossible to do anything for
the remains-Of the bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

To Cure Cold in Ore Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if ii fails 20
cure. e. W. Groves signature is on
each box % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Patten, the wheat king, has Just
drawn another Indictment from a New
York court. 1t is sometimes an aw-
full bore to be rich
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

While it is true, as President Taft
says, that the tariff law is good to
raise revenue, it is positively a wonder
at raising democratic votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Johns Medicine, because it is a pure
and wholesome medicine free from
alcohol or dangerous drugs. Thous-
ands of mothers give it to their chill
dren whenever they become weak
ened or run down. Father Johns
Medicine cures colds and all throat
and lung troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Just Like Her.

Just Like Her.
"She has n lot Of trouble"
Poor thing, l suppose she is per
fectly wretched"
NO. indeed
Isn't she?"
"No. She is having the time OF her
life telling who will listen all about f."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Intermittent.

"They say we are going to have war
with Japan"
you are getting that on the wrong
day"
what difference does that maker
This is Wednesday. The japanese
war rumor IS only good on Tuesdays
and Fridays"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Any advice to buy them early
need not be taken to heart by lobby
lists looking for laws at Washington
and other places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Officially stated and taken altogether
with our sisters, our cousins and our
uncles and our aunts, there are just
3,402, ISL of L. S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

In the moments that waste
might build a name.
One that would be high up placed
In the halls of fame.
/ might write 4 poem sweet
or a catchy play
That would purchase things 70 60
But I pun away.
Still. II may be better thus.
Little one will gain
Living in q fret and fuss
On constant strain.
In the dag full tilt we ride.
StraininS all our power,
That VIC may OF cventide
Have TIE loafinS hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
His Wife Has a Temper.

Anything new out your way.
Brown
Yes; ! am building a cyclone Gel
lar"
What is that for?"
"FOr my own use entirely"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Sitting smoking in my den.
How the moments n.y.
Hours that will not come agar
Slowly filter by.
Dc l. therefore. as they move
Coax them TO abide
That each one I may improve
No. / let them slide.
Yes. ] know the time Is shor;.
i IL all too true.
Would ! make \ good report.
There &c much 10 do.
Knowing that 1 must indeed
&C, iE every stroke
That ] may, would I succeed.
Sail l sit and smoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

If you do not help those who cannot
help themselves you help to make a
mockery of Christmas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Don't mention it, Davenport. AL
ways glad to help you along-even
when it comes at our own expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Paradoxical but true is it that the
more a man gets swelled up" the
Smaller he appears to- others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

A swained ankle will usually disable
the Injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack OF proper
treatment. When Chamberlain lini.
meut Is applied a cure may be effected
in thee or four days. This liniment
is one of the best and most remark.
able preparations in use. Sold by ali
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
HurnOr and
Philosophy
nv DUNCAN n. .SH11TA
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

THERE are legislators perhaps who
don't know a grating proposition
even when they are busily engaged 10
gathering it in.
The tyro who is Just learning the
A b c Of his profession is apt to be
critical of its leading lights.
Anyway. the man who can't say mo"
doesn't always say Yes"
captain Of industry is one who or
ganizes the industry OF others for his
own benefit.
The woman that a man admires Is
one who can cook like mother on the
cash outlay that father was wont to
furnish.
Some women consider It strong mind
ed not to be afraid Of a mouse.
4 woman may be forgiven much, but
she should he severely punished for
wearing an unbecoming hat n. B.
She is.
The poet says that there is nothing
SO dear as longing. and some Of the
more practical of us can see where II
IS 10 be preferred to a shortage.
II we could have the things we can't
afford we might be happier. but the In
stallmcnt houses would have to go out
of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

The tyro who is just learning the
A b c Of his profession is apt to be
critical of its leading lights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
Some Do.

Queer"
WHAT"
Some women actually want to
swear"
oh, that's nothing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weelkly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, III. IEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Anyway, the man who can't say mo
doesn't always say Yes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

A captain Of industry is one who or
ganizes the industry Of others for bis
own benefit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13
BODY WAS FROZEN STIFF
Ellsworth Carter Hangs Self at Bush
RelI-Remains Found Next Day.

Bushnell. Ill, Dec. 13.-The froz-
en- body of Ellsworth Carter, a farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

Some women consider It strong mind
ed not TO be afraid Of a mouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

TERMS.-DeiIy. 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, 1910-12-13

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-13

4 woman may be forgiven much, but
she should he severely punished for
wearing an Unbecoming hat. y. B.
She is
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

THE Mt. Holly Mirror says: One
of the pathetic figures in the gather
| ing Of politicians in front of the off,
I GERS tents at the Trenton Fair on
Thursday, and there were several
others, was Farmer James e. MARITIME,
of Union county, who won over Nc
Dermitt, his only rival for the popular
endorsement for United States Sena-
tor in the Democratic primaries by
more than thirty Thousand. Courtly
and genial, standing with barred and
tgrizzled head, serious in his ambition
to become United States Senator
land proud OF having been voted for by
48, 449 Democrats, it aroused feeling
of compassion among some of those
who beheld the old man, to think Of
what would happen to him and his
aspirations should the Democrats by
any chance obtain control of the Leg
islature on joint ballot next winter.
James Smith is not spending his money
or doing all this work with the idea
Of boosting Martine into the United
States Senate. The easy boss is not
given to that kind of philanthropy
besides If the Democrats ever elect
United States Senator the fiorid die
tator from the County of Essex means
to be the man."
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

1t Is said OF the late John G. Car
isle that he never walked when he
could help it nor otherwise exerted
himself physically, ''yet he was
healthy man" This was true Of Will
liam M. Evarts. who boosted that he
never took any exercise and who lived
to be eighty-three years old. 1t was
also true OF the late Chief Justice Full
Ter.
Glenn Curtiss points out that the
aeronautical sharps have progressed
saster than the gasoline engine ex-
perts. If the engine of today runs al;
right the aeroplane Will dy all RICH;
The airship Is much nearer perfection
than the engine already. though their
birthdays are so far apart that there
are so many more engines than air
ships.
DR.. .Bertillon. famous in connection
with the finger print system Of identi-
fication. has invented an electrical mp
paratus which will enable magistrates
to calculate the efforts made by bur
glars to break open door. Dr. BERTH
lon claims that with his new machine
ne win be able to say whether the
thief or burglar is man. woman o.
child.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Now that the trolley matter is set
tied and no one has made any political
capital out Of it, it is time we all
turned our attention to local politics
The immediate future Of the town is
of special Importance just now when
things are looking toward q boom and
the program of public improvement t
that has been inaugurated recently
should be pushed along as fast as pos
.sible. The Republican nominees. fol
for local offices are all progressive
citizens who can be counted upon to
continue the good work already be
gun. AS has been repeatedly said in
these columns thepeople Of Morristown
have the good sense generally to stand
\ y the men who are working for the
advancement of the interests OF The
town in every direction. s''Tgs
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

AS the record kept at The railroad
station of the hindranee ID traffic BY
the railroad gates being shut amounts
tostwo hours in ten, or one-ffth OF the
time, it would appear to be sufficient
reason for the towns taking up the
matter of the raising of the railroad
tracks at that point at once, and make
arrangements to pay such sum as may
be necessary to secure the abolishing
Of the grade crossing at the earliest pos
sible moment. 1t was stated on good
authority short time ago that II Nor
ristown would pay 1926, 900 in five year
ly payments of $1,000 each the work
would be done. The monetary loss in
the present condition OF affairs is more
than $1,000 yearly, to say nothing Of
the delay and annoyance. 1t is USE
less to talk of the Lackawanna being
wealthy corporation and consequent
ly should not be helped in this matter,
but the fact remains that this work
is for the benefit of the town and not
for the company. 1t should also be
remembered that the railroad COM
pany has the same proposition down
the road and will not make preced-
ent here, so If there is anything done,
it must be stimulated with local con-
tributiOn.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

THE Employers Liability Commits
sion will meet October 10th, in Cam
den, to hear further testimony. The
meeting at Paterson last week did
not make much progress. The EN-.
,ployers who appeared seemed to think
that fund should be created by joint
and equal contributions every pay day
by the employers and the employees
and that the employers should add the
expense to the price Of the product.
The labor unions thought this unfair
because the employees would have to
contribute their half and then indi-
rectly help the employer to pay the
other half when they bought any OF
the product. The employers TAI
their contribution would add to the
cost of production and would have TO
be added to the selling price.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

If there is one thing more than an
other that the Hahne & Company's
stone excels In it is in furnishings for
the home furniture, floor coverings,
|upholsteries and curtainings. Good as
have been these departments, for years
recognized as the best la the state,
constant improvement has been the
policy of tine management so that these
departments are ever new, and al
ways growing more beautiful. Recent
radical changes have been made In the
upholstery store on the second floor.
This Is one Of the big stores chief
show places perhaps its most beauti-
full department.. Here are gathered
draperies OF all sorts from both home
and foreign mills, and the variety is
| said by those who have made critical
comp parsons to actually surpaSs that
| OF most of the New York establish.
ments, and equal the very best OF
them. That this Is not an idle boast
Bahne 81 company invite you to visit
the metropolitan establishments AND
learn for yourself that right In New
ark you can buy anything and every
thing that the New York stores pre-
sent, and great many things that
| they do not carry Many Of the Inn
| ported curtains and draperies are Sex
elusive with Hahne b Company. The
| prospective home furnisher can srent
many interesting hours Ia the tnrni
ltuEe, floor coverings and upholstery
1 departments OF the big Broad street
lst0re. Newark Sunday Call.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18

Minstrel Performance to be Given.
Rehearsals have begun fora min
strel show to be given by local mu-
sicians.
Homer G.. Ayers Is directing there
hearsals for the minstrels. There will
he four end men and two end ladies,
those having the end parts being
Frederick f. Boniface, Homer G.
Ayers, Maynard Day, Thomas Han
non, Miss Eta Brown and Miss Clara
Leek.
The balladists will include George
Fl. Sherman, basso, who win also be
interlocutor William y. johnson
basso I; Fred Guerln and George Combs
tenors; Miss Minnie Anita Parker
soprano; and Mrs. Clyde Potts, con
tralto. The chorus will include thirty
voices.
The setting for the first part will bs
the Darktown College Campus" the
ends. circle and chorus wearing g rat
rah costumes and the interlocutor the
conventional robe and mortar board
The second part will include special
ties by the local amateurs, a farc'
|nAutomohile Crazy, "a musical sletcl
Bachelors and Benedicts.n
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-10-18
STATE CONFERENCE

For BOYS and Workers with Boys tobe
Held ar Madison Next Week. Nj
An unusually strong program has
been presented by the state committee
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
tions for the annual conference of
Boys Work, which will be held In Mad
ison October 1928, inclusive. Charles
7. Kilborne, chairman of the commit
tee, is conidant that this viii be one
of the strongest conferences In recent
years, for the local associations are
giving careful attention to the person
mel of the delegates, selecting them
from the most aggressive workers in
the Boys departments. 1t is expected
that more than two hundred and tifty
will be in attendance.