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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Horse Shows and Memorial Dav.

Old soldiers at Chicago object to
holding their Memorial day parade in
conjunction with a parade of work
horses. and there are few who honor
the old veterans as they should be
honored who do not agree with them
in their view OF the case.
1t will be only q few years until the
annual parade of the men who fought
for their country in the great conflict
will be OF the past. because they all
will have joined their comrades whom
they honor at this time in the great
beyond.
Memorial day is q day especially
dedicated TO the old soldiers. It be-
longs TO them primarily and nothing
ought TO be allowed TO intrude upon or
desecrate It For some years past a
good part OF the day has been given
up TO athletic and sporting events en-
tirely At variance with the spirit Of
the day. but as a rule these have been
postponed until after the usual parade
OF the grand army veterans. 1t is not
hard 10 understand why the old SOL
diers protest against any effort to COM
merciaiize or belittle what TO them is
a sacred and solemn ceremony.
1t would seem that all men should
be willing at least one day in the year
10 take of their hats TO the men to
whom they owe such debt Of graft
tude as they do 70 the men who went
to the front in the great civil war 10
preserve for us a free government and
q united nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Insurance Against Poverty.

It is a very interesting scheme OF
insurance against property that has
been brought forward by the British
government in the shape OF a bill
which has been introduced in parlia-
ment by Mr.. Lloyd-George, chanesl-
Tor of the exchequer. 1t is based
upon a plan which Germany has
adopted and ii follows the enactment
of the old age pension law which is
now in force.
y 1t provides for two classes Of in
surance, one against sickness and
the other against unemployment
Compulsory contributions to the
sickness insurance fund are provid-
ed for in cases where the employe is
earning less than $500 q year and
payments are to be made from the
fund to cover losses of wages due to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
As 10 Iniunrfions.

There is nothing in the decision OF
the United States supreme court in
the case of Compers and others that
can be construed as an invitation 10
anybody TO break the law. 1t is hailed
in certain quarters SIS a victory for
union labor. because it would seem
that in the technical points involved
the court decided that the men were
not guilty OF a criminal contempt Of
court in a purely civil case. In other
words they were not guilty Of such
contempt as should be punished with
confinement IN prison, but IL guilty
should be punished merely by a fine
Ii holds them not guilty Of criminal
contempt, but II does not hold them
guiitless. II changes the law in no
particular. II does not modify or
change the decision Of the court in the
famous Debs case in May, 1895, when
It refused to giberats Debs from jail
where he had been sent for contempt,
nor does It repeal the decision in The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
The Argus Daily Short Story
If the Dead May Return-By F. A. Mitchell
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary

"Can you tell me where I can find
him?"
He's generally in the Empire saloon
at thfs time of day"
Every much obliged to yo', sub"
And the stranger walked away toward
the Empire saloon.
'1'll bet my hat" said the observer
to himself, that man was in the late
unpleasantness between the north and
the south These soldier men never
get over their training. They speak
as if they were giving or receiving
orders and walk as if they were keep
ing step to music. He's a queer look
ing old chap and no mistake.
shouldn't have told him where to find
Lawrence. Gone to settle a difficulty
with him! He'll go through the mat
ter formally, and before he's really
started in he'll get a bullet in his
brain. I'll follow him."
The evening sun hung quite low
and cast the strangers shadow very
long. While he walked on with the
same measured tread as If trudging
with soldiers, the observers attention
was turned from him to this elongated
shadow. There was something gro
tesque about it, as such shadows often
are. Both body and legs were drawn
out strangely and the legs triangulated
like a pair Of compasses. The stranger,
reaching the saloon. turned in, and the
man who was following was close be-
hind him.
Men were standing at the bar drink
ing, while others were seated at tables
gambling. The stranger was standing
straight as an arrow looking about
him Presently a man rose from one
OF the tables. and, passing the newcom-
er, the latter asked:
"Can you tell me, sub, If Edga'
Lawrence is PRESENT.
That's Edgar Lawrence sitting at
that table over there"
(which oneT'
"The man Just deaIin' the cards"
The speaker referred 70 a table
where Eve men were playing cards,
with piles of coins before them. The
stranger triangulated over to the
group and, standing behind the dealer,
touched him lightly on his shoulder
with the tip OF his finger.
The man jumped as If he had been
stung From force Of habit, perhaps,
his right hand went to his hip as he
quickly turned and looked up into the
face bent down to his. For some
moments the tableau was unchanged,
then the stranger said:
''Pa'don me, sub, fo' interrupting yo'
game. but 1 should be obleeged If 20
would tell me IL 20 name IS Edga'
LawrenceT'
Eyes, sir" said the man addressed
making an effort to speak in his usual
voice.
81 regret. sub, to disturb you. Gentle
men. trust yo' viii excuse me To- In
terrupting yo' in you amusement, but
/ have a difficulty to settle with one
Of you numbe'. Captain Lawrence"
Every face at the table was turned
upward every eye fixed on the speak
er. No such subdaed gentleman-iike
tones had ever been heard before IN
that sinkhole OF tniquity. a Difficult
t. TO settle with Lawrence-Csptain
Lawrencel No one had ever heard OF
Lawrence having q military title be-
fore And why didn't Lawrence shoot
him dead7 Lawrence's hand was on
his pistol, and the strangers hand
Was not near a weapon. His close
dtting coat buttoned light to the throat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Dsnbury hat case that the Sherman
law ran against labor as well as CAP
ital where the law IN regard to CON-
binations In restraint of trade Is vio-
lated. In other words, It simply says
that In the Bucks Stove and Range
case, where the Injunction is alleged
TO have been violated by Gompers and
his companions, the remedy should be
by civil suit, because the case was a
civil case. In this case the prohib:-
ton was against the continuance Of a
boycott against the defendant com
pany by placing them on what is call
ed the unfair list" This. unless fol-
lowed or supported by actual v4o-
lence, 1t is easy 10 see is not an Of
Tense against the criminal law, but
question to be settled N a civil &C
ton for damages. The court has not
Withdrawn the injunction. It still
stands
The abuse Of the Injunction is re-
garded as one OF the weak places in
the practice of the courts nowadays,
but up to this time the United States
supreme court is regarded as the tTi-
bunal of last resort on all questions OF
law and what IL says must be accepted
and obeyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

In one Of the old colonial manor
houses, for which Virginia is famous.
a man lay dying. On the walls of his
chamber hung sword and sash, belt
and pistol that had been placed there
a dozen years before, when the south
ern Confederates had gone home to
return to work and to save what they
could from the wreck of war. There
was no one in the house except some
negroes, and they were bowed down
with grief. Presently one of them en-
tered the sick mans chamber and said
breat hlessly:
"She's comm, Mars Colonel"
The melancholy eye lighted, but not
with pleasure. There was a hopeless
look in it indicating that the invalid
was preparing for an ordeal. Then
came the sound of wheels on the drive
way without, and in few moments a
woman, twenty years of age, perhaps.
burst into the room and, rushing to the
bed, fell on her knees beside it, clasp
ing the figure in her arms.
"Oh, fatherw she moaned.
81 have sent TO yo'," the man said.
at last ] have ceased to blame yo'. He
did it all. have not been able to find
him, and now / must go from here.
But if yo know where he is tell him
that if the dead may return he shall
hear from me-"
Father, leave him to Him who shall
Judge US all at last"
There was no reply. The effort the
man had made had taken the little
strength left In him. Slower and
slower came his breath; there was a
rattle in his throat, and he was dead.
"Can yo' tell me, sub. IL there is
man in this town named Lawrence
Edga' Lawrence, fo'me'ly from Geo.
eia?"
The man addressed turned to the
speaker and, on meeting his gaze, re-
treated step or two. He saw a tall
man about fifty, whose erect figure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
May 20 in American
History

1506-Christopher CoIum bus. discover
er OF America. died at Valladolid
Spain. aged about seventy.
1875 - Mecklenburg resolutions OF
American independence adopted at
Charlotte, N. C.
Marquis de Lafayette. noble
French ally of the American Revo-
Iutionists, died: born 1857.
1s62-Treaty ratified in London by rep
resentatives Of American and Brit
ish governments for suppression Of
African slave trade.
1902-E. l. Godkin, noted editor and
critic. died: born 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Disgusting knowledge.


Are We happy In the knowledge
That around US microbes lie
Loaded down with strange diseases
That on call they can supply,
Each one fighting for position.
For a chance to make a date,
With his little bag OF symptoms
To attack you while you waltz
In the days that have departed,
In the time that long has flown
With the microbes undiscovered
And their names and works unknown
When men drove away diseases
With a tin pan and a stick.
1t was just as great n pleasure
II not greater, to be sick.
Now one always must be guarded
And must ever have a care,
For the microbes dog our footsteps
And attack US in the air.
They pursue US unrelenting,
Keep the TRAN through thick ana thin
And in legions are found lurking
In the whislSers on our chin
From the public drinking fountain
We can never take a sip
Lest about a million microbes
Should find Judgment on our lip.
Shaking hands Is out OF question
kissing might mean sudden death
You will see that we are lucky
If allowed to draw our breath
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
HumOr and
* Philosophy
q. ~ DUNCAN ~. -SN1FTa
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

TT is easy enough to have a hand in
a good thing If you can get close
enough to it TO touch it
When you let your tongue run away
with you, you often find difficulty in
getting back.
A man may hate to make his own
living. but he doesn't hate to live #
Some people are too careful OF what
they say ever to say anything.
When we think Fortune is about to
smile on us she just grins and passes
on the other side.
Take care OF today If you expect to-
morrow to take care of you.
Imitation is often the cheapest nat-
terry.
1t is often easier for a pretty girl &c
draw attention than it is for her to
hold it.
Intuition is the thing that tells yOu
when to stay at home in the interest
of opportunity.
Sometimes an imitation makes much
greater display than the real thing.
The less a man Is certain OF the more
he is apt to indulge In vapid utter
anceS-
Many OF us are too busy with what
we have to do to have the blues
The women that iatter mems vanity
are the ones that have the best time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

The supreme court says that re-
straint of trade is not particularly
objectionable as long as it is not IN
due and committed with intent. The
court Will stfll have to be the
judge of the facts, because how are
we to know?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

The way the press censorship bill
went through the state senate yester-
day shows about how rIu~h Attention
the fool Legislature OF Illinois pays %
important matters in which members
have no special or peculiar interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

What Helped Him.
"Jones is mighty absentminded"
'"That so2"
HE forgot be was married the other
day."
Say. it must have been a mighty In
teresting ball game"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Il Startled the World

when the astOundings claims wert
made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve
but 20 years Of wonderful cures have
proved them true. and everywhere OF
earth for burns. boils, scalds, sores
cuts, bruises. sprains, swellings, ecze
ma. chapped hands, fever sores ant
piles. Only % cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

James Hamilton Lewis is a candi-
date for loom" SheIby's seat in the
United States senate. How can so
poHte man as J. Ham cause the ven
cradle senator pain by suggesting that
he may remain forever in the most
dignified deliberative body On earth?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Shakespeare says Uneasy lies the
head that wears a crowr" We all
agree that a straw hat or a yachting
cap would be preferable this hot
weather and our sympathy Is eI-
tended TO poor King George.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Was It Mr.. Dickinson's love OF
peace in the official family which
made him give up the portfolio OF
war?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Strangs siaht.

The bill was long since overdue.
The poet owned that it was true
He said the man would get his pay
II he would call around next day.
The people crowded close. all right
Although they didn't say IL.
They thought Il was q wondrous sight
TO zee the poet pay IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

The Chicagoen who succeeded in sui
Gliding after trying three times, was
evidently determined to get sway with
it-or die in the attempt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Now will some real thoughtful per
son please see to it that Speaker
Charley Adkins head Is bathed?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

If this Mexican trouble stirs up any
new heroes well at least have some
names for new brands of cigars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Overwork.
"Dld you say
he has nervous
breakdownl"
Eyes"
''Too bad. What
caused it,"
"Strain "
"At what?"
''TryiIig to look
intelligent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Just Like a Woman.

Just Like a Woman.
"She never means what she says"
Doesn't sheT
mo"
Mercy! Then how can you tell wha0
she meansT'
by what she doesn't say"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Their Use.

Relatives never die and leave you
money"
''No."
"Then what are they for, anyway
GOOD gracious, mani Think how
egotistic and conceited you'd be II they
didn't dress you down every week or
So"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Not From Him.

Not From Him.
"That iceman f. too considerable.
'TWhat is the matter nowT'
"Twenty-five pounds OF ice for a ff-
ty pound ticket Say. he ought TO try
to give US chilly deal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

The Illinois legislature is out OF
business-likewise the fool killer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
Natural Inference.

'T met an old friend today"
'Then can you pay me back thas
tenP'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
started q street Flaht.

what is the matter with SULLIVAN"
''He tried 70 drown his troubles"
SIN forty rodF
-.No; in the roar of the multitude"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

TT is easy enough to have q hand in
a good thing If you can get close
enough to it TO touch it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

A man may hate to make his own
living. but he doesn't hate to live It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

When you let your tongue run away
with you, you often find difficulty in
getting back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20
THE ARGUS.

BY TIVE ). w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-20

Some people are too careful OF what
they say ever to say anything.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

80 = zag4E< :;
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

WANTED Girls to take training at
Western Maryland Hospital, Cumber-
land. Must be = years old. Prefer
eHce given to girls having High school
education
A petition has been filed in the United
States District Court for the District OF
Maryland, asking that the bankruptcy
proceedings, instituted in that court
against Frank f. Goss bc dismissed,
and in pursuance Herewith Mr. Albert
A. Doub. referee in bankruptcy, gives
the proper notice to the creditors OF Mr.
Goss in this paper today. The matter
will be finally determined on December
l4th.
Nj. and Mrs. julius c. Renninger and
little son returned home last Saturday
from a visit to Morgantown and Pitts
burgh, Pa. Mrs. Renninger had been
in Morgantown for several weeks where
she was joined later by Mr. Renninger.
In Pittsburgh they We're the guests Of
Mr.. Renninger' 5 brother.
Horses For Sale One three year old
Belgian horse and two Young Perch
eron horses. Apply or write d. 7.
Enlow. Oakland. Md
Mr. George F. Richardson, of St Pc
tersburg. Florida, who has been here
for several months experimenting the
construction Of the editor's new home,
will leave this evening FOR Pittsburgh,
Pa, whore he will spend a few days Wis
iting his children and from that point
expects to depart for his Southern home
early next week.
c Jay Smiths "A Pair of Country
Kids company at the Empire Theatre
Monday night one night only. 1t is
said to be one Of the latest rural plays.
The Bookkeeper or Stenographer who
has the recommendation of the Noun
tain State Business College. Parkers-
burg, w. Va. can always secure en-
ployment. Write today for their SO
age Catalogue. 4t-pd.
Subscribe for The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30
CONFESS SENDING
RLhCk-HaND LETTER
TIan and Weman Arrested for At
tempted ExsOr iion, Admit their Guilt

ian ana Wcman arrested T3r Az
tempted ExsOr iion, Admit their Guilt
Annie James, of Oakmont, w. Va.
and Charles Miller, of Kitzmiller, are
III jail at Keyser, W. Va, to answer
the charge Of sending q Black Hand
letter to 0. D. Harris, assistant post
master and manager Of the store Of the
Abrams Greek Coal and Coke Company
at Oakmont.
The letter was postmarked at Kitz-
miller. and demanded that $4,000 be left
in the store not later than the first Of
the week under the threat of blowing
up his store and home.
A decoy package was left in the store
and the light burning, and two persons
arrived at the store about O'CLOCK in
the morning, but did not enter. Later
the women signed for decoy special
delivery letter, and by this manner her
handwriting was discovered. She con-
fessed to writing the letter.
Miller, who cannot write, also CON
fessed to his part Of the crime.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30
Bazaar and Supper.

The ladies Of St. Mark $ Ev. Luther
an church will conduct their annual
bazaar and supper at the church on
Tuesday evening, December y. At
the bazaar fancy goods suitable for
Christmas presents will be on sale ard
the supper to be served by the ladies'
will be 40 to the usual standard Of ex-
cellence. Those who desire to contrib
ute anything toward the bazaar or sup
per will confer a favor by communica-
ting with any of the ladies' Of the
church. Their contributions will be
thankfully received
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

DR.. Charles E. Shelton, superinten-
dent Of the Park, who is spending the
winter in Washington, D. c., is at the
Park this week where he is the guest Of
his son.
For Sale at a Bargain a square SteIf
piano; in good condition; will be sold at
bargain Apply to Mrs. D. H. Loar,
Oakland.
lIr. and Mrs. D. E. Bolden lett Oak
land yesterday afternoon for Elkins, w
Va, where they will spend today as
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Leslie
E. King.
Mrs. W. B. Hutson, of near Sunny
side, left here yesterday tor few
weeks visit among relatives in Grafton,
Fairmort. Cl2rks5lrg, Wallace, West
Union and ParEersburg.
"A Pair Of Country Kids" company
numbers ten people ond presents during
the play ten up-to-date spccialties and
musical numbers.
Rev. J. B. Workman, Of Wheeling,
after spending Monday and Tuesday
here mailing the minutes Of the West
Virginia Conference to subscribers, re-
turned home Tuesday night,
A nice line of Gas and Electric Port
able Lamps for the Holiday trade at
very attractive prices at Lawton's.
S. Lawton & Sons ere making some
very attractive prices on coal ranges
for the holidays If YOU need a range
it will pay you to see them before buy
ing. 2t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

We have had the Freshman and
Junior rooms papered costing S $50
Labor for hanging paper ........ 1900
Balance 0. H. S. Fund. .......... 14.08
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

Net proceeds

We have had the Freshman and
Junior rooms papered costing S $50
Labor for hanging paper. ........ 1900
Balance 0. H. S. Fund. ...... 14.08
The principal has purchased German
classics, 'Gechichten und Maerchen"
for the Junior and Senior classes, each
student paying for his book
Frank Kildow was missed very much
from the Sophomore class last week,
during which time he visited friends and
relatives in Wheeling.
We print the poem, which our princi-
pal composed, and read at our opening
exercises Monday morning.
Dedicated to the Oakland Hi2h school
LET US BE THANKFUL.
For air we breathe and food we eat,
For health and strength and friendship
sweet,
For all things good and also true,
For laughing brook and landscape, too,
For cheering rain and dancing snow,
For clouds above and storms below,
For melodies IN million strains,
For heights Of JOY the soul attains.
We're thankful for the sunshine bright,
For heat and cold and stars at night;
We're thankful for the wealth Of time,
For fruits Of earth from ev'ry cline;
We're thankful for resourceful power,
That aids US in our darkest hour;
+ We're thankful for Thy wondrous love,
For hope to dwell with Thee above.
! 0 God, protect our homes and land,
From cruel wars DESTROYING hand;
O Dove of Peace unfold thy wing,
Let thankful praise forever ring;
0 Wealth, do not from US withhold
The gifts that Nature would unfold
May peace be ours where e'er we 90,
Our lives more sweet and richer grow.
r. P. p.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-11-30

"A Pair of Country Kids" at the
Empire Theatre Monday night.
Mr.. Andrew Friend, of Friendsville,
was in the city yesterday on business.
WANTED-A Cook for small family
good wages. Mrs. w. r. OFFUTT.
Mr.. D. Y. Morris and Miss Julia
Byrne returned to Oakland from King
wood Tuesday afternoon.
Special this week, 8x9 inch Steel
Cake Griddes, 10 cents at Lawtons.
Misses Edith Bolden and Hazel Thayer
left Yesterday afternoon for Grafton
where they will be guests today OF Miss
Louise Thayer
Misses Mildred and Virginia Wright,
Of Keyser, who were the guests Of Miss
Mary Bond several days recently, re-
turned home Sunday afternoon.
If YOU want to see the latest rural
play and the best OF all, 90 to the
Empire Theatre Monday night.
Rev. DR.. w. D. Reed returned Tues
day night from a weeks trip through
Pendleton county, West Va. where he
visited number of his churches.
Make your wife a present of an easy
running Washing Machine for Xmas.
You can get one at LaWtOn S.
We print this paper today one day in
advance Of the regular publication day
in order that the office force and editor
may properly observe Thanksgiving
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