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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
The Menace in Morocco.

France and Germany may again
become embroiled over the situation
in Morocco. Incidentally the recent
speech OF the British chancellor of
the exchequer is being construed as
a warning TO Germany and an en-
couragement to France. In connec-
tion with the strenuous efforts to
affect a world peace pact the develop
ments are significant.
The primary question concerns the
rights OF Germany TO accomplish a
permanent or indefinitely protracted
military occupation OF Agadir The
treaty Of Algerciras guarantees the
sovereignty and independence of the
sultan Of Morocco and the integrity
of his empire. and also the open door
and equality of commercial opportun-
fly 10 all nations; and Germany in
It's compact with France in 1909 de.
clared that II was pursuing only
economic interests in Morocco Ger
many's trade with Morocco is small.
compared with that of France and
England, but IL is entitled TO pro-
lection for II; and IL the Franco
Spanish police system did not afford
Germany's traders proper protection
at Agadir. II may have been justt-
fed in sending its own forces there
10 protect them. But in that case it
might logically be demanded that II
should withdraw them as soon as
there was an assurance OF efficient
protection by the police, instead Of
declaring that they would remain
there until peace and order were re-
stored in all parts of the empire.
which might mean until the empire
was par,itioued among other powers.
Now the question that presents it.
self Is Il Morocco were dismembered,
how large a share Germany would
demand II looks as though Germany
were proceeding on the theory that
Morocco IS TO he divided ana II is
rot sure thar this will not be the
ultimate result II France and Eng
land should combine against Ger
many. there would be a war that
would be historic II its proportions
and IN its results, but there ought
TO be no such war.
France. which has only too re-
Gently recovered from the disastrous
effects OF one war with Germany,
ought 10 be the last to invoke an
other one. even If the prospect Of
victory should be the alluring fea-
ture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

There is no more favorable oppor-
tunity for young people of opposite sex
TO poke fun at each other than over
4 telephone or telegraph wire. There
is a fascination in operating from be-
hind a shield rendering one invisible.
A girl will delight TO say things TO a
man who can't see her and doesn't
know who she is. ! was a telegraph
operator when a young man, and l
noticed this disposition in many a girl
operator with whom 1 talked over the
wire. l am a matter of fact sort OF
a fellow myself and doubt If it would
ever have occurred to me to bamboo.
zle "A girl in this fashion had not the
girl shown a disposition TO bamboozle
me.
She who first tried it was an oper-
ator at a station about twenty miles
away from me. l was in the town of
NJ. while the girl was out at G., a
way station some twenty miles dis
tant in the country. She had more
time on her hands than 1. and l sup
pose this is what set her on to quizzing
me. She started in one night about
o'clock after having taken a message
from me. beginning by asking me
what was going on in town; how
liked NJ; If there was any fun going
on there and expressing her dislike al
being compelled to live In little way
station like g. From this we fell to
talking about ourselves and naturally,
as persons of opposite sex at that age
invariably do, finally drifted on to love
and marriage. From love and mar
rage in general we dropped into spe-
cialnes, at last narrowing the topic
down TO ourselves.
The girl led me along in the channel
she laid out herself till / admitted
that, marriage being a lottery, would
about as lief marry q girl had no
knowledge Of as one 1 had met and
loved All I required was to know
that the girl 1 was TO marry pos
sessed a fair amount Of good looks
One thing led to another till 1t was
arranged that she should mail me her
photograph and should send her
mine. Then If we were mutually
pleased we might proceed further to
ward forming an acquaintance with
view TO matTimony.
The next day / looked over my
stock OF photographs-not Of myself,
but my 1riends-and. selecting one of
Sam Atkins, the best looking fellow
In the lot, l sent it TO the girl. Sam
was OF at the Spanish-American wal
at the time, and trusted 10 his get
ting shot or dying of disease SO that
/ might not get into trouble By pass
ing him of for myself In return
received picture of a rather pretty
girl. who 1 judged from her features
was full OF the Old Nick. the very
one to get up just such a complication
as we were entering upon On her
lips was an engaging smile and in her
eyes very saUcy look
After that the wires BEGAN to warm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Maine Splits on Prohibition

After 81 years experience with con-
traffic. Maine on Sept. II, says a Ban
gor dispatch. will hold a special elec.
ton TO determine whether the people
wish TO retain prohibition as a part OF
the organic law OF the state or to cast
II aside as a proven failure and an OBJ
stacIe in the pathway of reform While
the prohibition men are confidently pre-
dieting a sweeping victory, they are
plainly worried as TO the outcome, for
the Womans Christian Temperance
Union, led by Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens,
of Portland, national president, and
many other organizations including
church and Sunday school societies,
are putting forth the most earnest eX-
ertions 10 insure the retention of the
famous fifth amendment, which was
adopted by vote of the people in Sep
TENDER, 1854.
William 7. Cobb. formerly governor
and sponsor OF the discarded Sturgis
law. under which an attempt was made
20 give the state an effective enforce
ment OF the prohibitory liquor law. to
day issued a formal statement annouE-
cling his firm intention of voting for
the retention OF the prohibitory amend
ment Nhis was in reply TO the charge
that he preferred free men" 10 proht
bition. In part he said:
The result OF the attempt TO enforce
the prohibitory law during the four
years ending in January, 1909. was =
keen disappointment TO me, and rea-
lized that in occasional periods OF
chagrin and dissatisfaction / may have
expressed in private conversation and
to my friends the sentiments now
quoted against me. So far as my per
soual views and proposed action are
concerned. or may be of interest. / in
tend to vote in September for the re-
tentiou of the prohibitory amendment,
and shall do this because believe tina.
vote 10 that end is the best eontribu-
ton ! can make to the moral. social
and ecOnnmic welfare OF Maine"
AS a matter of fact. the issue is in
doubt Considering the fact that Maine
experienced a political earthquake last
fall. electing q democratic governor and
legislature largely upon the liquor is
sue. il is pointed out that unless the
public temper has greatly changed
there should be az least as strong an
expression Of anti-prohibirion sentiment
this autumn, but so many considerg-
tons will govern the voters and the
party leaders in this conflict that it is
dificult TO estimate the forces for and
against the repeal of the constitutional
amendment No such complex situa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
HunOr and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~. .SFfgTH
WANDERERS.

HOW our thoughts do wander round
IL Here and there and everywhere,
All the way to London town.
High into the upper air.
We are now in far Cheyenne
With the ponies on the range
Ard IN just a moment more
on in China for a change.
It's the swiftest travel route
Underneath the shining sun.
And a lazy man can go
Just as fast as any one
Lightning does not hit the tran
At a swifter. surer pace
Than the man who sits and thinks
Gets about from place TO place.
Now he travels camel back
Out across the desert sands
And when weary OF the scene
Shifts at once to fAirer lands.
Dallies where the fountains splash
In the summer land OF Spain
Or to Greenland takes his way
Swifter than the swiftest train
All the wonder world is his.
Arctics. tropics. temperate zone.
On the cities crowded streets.
In the wilderness alone,
And the price that he need pay
Would not to n miser seem
An extravaganza, because
He needs only time t. dream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Tear Down the Tariff Wall.

The real significance OF the pas
sage Of the Canadian reciprocity bill
lies in the fact that IT is the first ef-
ifectual break iii the tariff wall
which has been shutting out from
Shis country the imports of the rest
of the world The measure is far
from perfect. but nevertheless il is
epoeh-making in that ii marks the
deseTuon by republican president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

Of the principle of protection. = tenet
once sacred In the republican book
OF faith. For years students OF econ
omtcs have attacked the protective
tariR policy Of this country, which,
by it's trade barriers, turned the bus
mess OF the country into artificial
channels until the trade OF the coun-
| try came under the control OF the
| interests which had the most infu-
ence at the nations capital. The
protective tariff has not been aboI-
tEhed, but the Canadian reciprocity
measure Ia q step In the direction OF
the reform which the nation needs.
Perhaps no measure of national
and international Importance has
created such a strange alignment OF
political forces. President Taft him
self gives the credit for the passage
Of the measure to the democrats in
the senate and house. Here we have
bill championed as the personal
measure Of q republican president,
passed by a democratic house. final
~, after several attempts to throttle
It, passed by a republican senate IN
which the chief opposition came from
the progressive or insurgent repub-
Hcans- President Taft in a state
ment gives the following credit to
the opposition party:
'I should be wanting IN straight
forward speaking II did not freely
acknowledge the credit that belongs
TO the democratic majority in the
house and the democratic minority
IN the senate for their consistent
support Of the measure. Without
this reciprocity would have been i'm
possible"
The attitude which the old line
republican press Is taking is well in
dicated by the editorial expressions
in the ST. Louis Globe-Demo
The standpat republicans see in the
passage Of the reciprocity measure
a sad breaking away from the re-
pubIicanism once held 70 be the stan
dard Of party loyalty. The Globe
Democrat. for instance, finds little
opportunity for republican political
capital in the passage of the act 1t
says:
The republicans who are claim
ing the credit for the invention OF
that measure, or for its enactment,
should keep the tally Of the votes in
each branch of congress before them.
This will show that the credit or
the discredit Of the policy belongs
to the democratic party. If that
measure be deemed worthy of re-
membrance by anybody next year ii
will be mentioned IN the democratic
platform and by democratic stump
speakers. but republicans. for excel
lent reasons. will keep very quiet
about It,
"A bill which has a majority OF
the republicans in each branch of
congress against II does not repre-
sent republican policy. A bill which
divides the republican party in the
middle is not calculated to help that
party now or in the near future, and
It will hardly. in the future. arouse
much pride among its republican in
ventors or supporters"
There are still other important
tariff measures TO receive the con-
sideration OF congress at this ses-
sion. The wool revision bill, for in
stance. VIII come up for a vote on
Thursday OF this week. This is the
schedule which President Taft de-
scribed as "indefensibIe." The regu-
lar republicans, however, will prob
ably ask that a vote be deferred I'M
til after a thorough study Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
July 81 in American
History

1s75-Andrew Johnson, vice president,
who became president upon the
death Of Lincoln. died; born 1903
1910 John G. Carlisle, Kentucky
statesman and secretary Of the
treasury under President Cleve-
land. died: born 1888. President
Taft said there could be no lawful
objection 10 statue of General Rob
ert f. Lee in Confederate Uniform
In statuary hall Of national capitol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Sues .AbsoIuts Life, Founder.

Chicago, July 3I.-Declarations IN
two suits for $l00 900 each against Ev-
elyn Arthur See. leader Of the Also
lutte Life" cult. have been fled
by Stephen II. Bridges He charges tie
abduction Of his I7-yeRr-oId daughter,
Mildred Bridges. and alienation OF TIE
affections of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Kansas FIoOd Destroys Crops.

Galena. Kans-, July 31.-The crest
OF the food caused by The overflow of
several streams was reached at
o'clock yesterday afternoon All the
zinc mines at Badger are half filed
with water. and many farms are under
from three 10 five feet of water. Large
crops have been destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

In the early part of last summer
crop reports lacked an encouraging
quality. The same has been true this
season But the harvests last year
We're abundant. That they will prove
gratifying this year also. in spite OF
the drouth and other retardative con
ditions. is now Indicated The rains of
late have been enormously beneficial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

problem by the tariff commission.
Not many years ago it would have
been thought impossible for a bill
such as that which passed to become
a law with a republican senate and
republican president.
The breaking down of the tariff
barrier is the real significance of the
Canadian reciprocity pact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

The Liberty, (Mo.) brute, who hitch
ed his wife 10 a plow and beat Ter,
ought, If such a thing were possible,
TO have been substituted for the Cana
dian woman whose death sentence
on killing her husband was comnut-
g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Not Up 20 Date.

Not Up 20 Date.
clear about Brownr
mo. What about himT'
"Killed by a street car"
81 always said IT."
"WhatT
'Srhat he would be old fashioned
even in his death"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

Down in Rhode Island they have dis
covered a drake which placidly sat on
a nest of eggs while its mate was calm
~ disporting on nearby pond This
should command the attention Of suf-
fragists, If no. sociologtsts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Questioned tho Quantity.

Questioned the Quantity.
'My wealth, position. everything, I
lay at your feet" said the enthusiastic
and lovelorn youth
DO you, indeed7" questioned the
practical maiden
81 do"
81 don't see any caravan OF drays
coming down the street bearing all of
this treasure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

We always like an experts opinion,
but we do hate to pay an expert price
for It,
Being mysterious is the device of
shallow minds TO simulate depth.
1t is often found that the, sporty fel-
low isn't so game when 1t comes TO
taking his medicine.
A head seldom swells because II Is
full Of brains.
1t isn't necessary to talk about your
self The gossips will attend to thai.
Listening TO the other fellow talk
about himself is often the penalty you
pay for silence.
Incidence keeps many a man good
natured.
When the devil is behind you be is
apt to be brewing a kettle Of trouble
for you.
The man who has 20 be shown never
took the prize for originality.
loot your own horn even II you
have TO take out a license.
The man who compliments you may
not mean It. but so long as you don't
know IT ft'n all rights
The worlds most successful ms6l'
cine for bowel complaints Is Chau
berlain's Collie. Cholera and DiarrhoeI
Remedy. II bias relieved more pain
and suffering and saved more lives
than any other medicine in use. In.
for children and adults. Soi1
BY all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

John D. Rockefeller AYERS that
great wealth ts a burden Still you
don't see Pious John shaking of any
of the burden. Until he has IL matn-
ematicaIly figured out in advance, how
he is TO get II back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Judaina by Appearances.

Sometimes wonder If Tommy has
real good sense"
What put that into your headr'
81 can't go a single place but what
he wants TO go along"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Was Worth Il.

'You know, Atlas used to support
the world"
''But who supported AtlasT
"Oh, that's easy. He probably
charged the world a good round sum
for supporting II. You couldn't ek-
pect a strong man like that to work
for nothing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Sarcastic.

'T am surprised that a child OF that
man could be so foolish
81 don't see why you should be-"
"You don't?"
mo. Just look at what sort Of o
father the kid chose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
They Work Havoc.

Soft drinks don't steal away your brain.
And. though they are not wrong.
They give your pocketbook a pain
II Mabel is along
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

I'D have you understand I am a
free me >"
"YOuH
"YeS"
81 thought you Just told me you were
married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
Improve the streets.

Well. well. Billy Mason Is on earth
once more-a witness in the Lorimer
case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

We always like an experts opinion,
but we do hate to pay an expert price
for It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31
THE ARGUS.

BY the J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

Being mysterious is the device of
shallow minds TO simulate depth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

1t is often found that the, sporty fel-
low isn't so game when It comes TO
taking his medicine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-31

The man who compliments you may
not mean it. but so long as you don't
know IT it'n all rights
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-06-08
the following live stock:

Ten young registered Shorthon bulls.
Six young registered Shorthorn heierS. . 80
Two one-year-Old registered Pereheron stations.
One ten-year-old draft mare with colt by side.
Three three-year-od draft mares with COILS oy
their sides.
-Four three-year- draft geldings.
Two tWO-year-Old draft colts
Thirteen one yeaT-old draft colts.
Two one-year-old light draft colts
One two-year-old Shetland Pony mare.
One one-year-old Shetland Pony gelding
The cattle offered were raised by Mrs. R00t X.
Smith. Mr. C o. Writ and myself from cows
bought from the well-known herd OF the late Mr..
Robt r. Smith, and are nice LOT oil young ANIMALS
OF same quality as those sold al previous silver
Spring sales. Anyone needing good young bun
should see these
The two thoroughbred Percheron colts are fine
animals OF size and quality with plenty OF bone ana
will make high quality stations when developed.
The l0-year-old draft mare is one-hali PeIcheI-
on, has fine colt by SIDE is good leader and VIII
work anywhere. The 3-year-old mares with colts
by sides are good heavy-draft animals broken TO
work. Three-year-old Reldings are large and wen
made horses have been worked (; 2-year-olds are
colts OF good bone and conformation, but slightly
under size yearlings heavy draft. are an excellent
lot OF good grade Percheron colts, have been wen
wintered and are in good thrifty condition. -,
Light draft yearlingS are standardized with size
and quality.
Ponies are nice ones both broken.-Taken as a
whole, do not think we have offered better lot
OF stock straight through at any OF the Silver
Spring" sales and hope we shall see all OF our old
friends and acquaintance on the morning Of June
18th. ready TO bid in their accustomed liberal way
Lunch at 100 4. m. you are cordially invited.
Sale begins at II O'Clock noon.
Trains will be met at Ripon, W. Va, morning oil
sale and parties returned in time for evening trains.
TERMS-A credit Of twelve months. with inter
est from date. will be given. All stock al purchas-
ers risk as soon bid Off but will be cared Tor
few days, and loaded on cars II necessary. free oil
charge.
Parties desiring catalogue, apply TO the under
signed after June 8. -
RF d. No 2 Beryvlle, Va.
T. J. West Auct
B. F. Yates. Clerk
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-06-08
Keepthe Kidneys Well.
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Shepherdstown People Know
How to Save 1t.

Many Shepherdstown people take tilelr
lives in their hands by neglecting the klo,
news when they know these organs neeo
hefp. Sick kidneys are responsible ior
a vast amount OF suffering and Ill healtn,
but there is no need TO suffer nor to re,
main in danger when ali diseases ana
aches and pains due to weak kidneys can
be quickly and permanently cured by the
use of Doan's Kidney Pills. Here IS a
Shepherdstown citizens recommended
ton. - ,,r
Mrs. John ShipIey, ShepherdStown, w.
Va, saws: eve have found excellent re
suits from the use of Doan's Kidney PillS
and thus do not hesitate to recommend
them. A member OF our family had weak
kidneys and suffered intensely from BACK
ache and pains through the loins; Doan S
Kidney Pills obtained at Hills Pharmacy
were finally used and in short time lhey
brought entire relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price 5O cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New YORK,
sole agents for the United States. =,
Remember the name -Doan's - ana
take no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-06-08
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
M. E. Church South-Children'S day
service Sunday at l030a. M, when fine
programme will be rendered, and to
which the public is cordially invited,
Preaching at p. m. Children's day SER
vice will also be held at Marvin Chapel
at 3 p. m, at which large attendance is
expected.
Rev. Edgar w. Halleck, Of Princeton,
w. Va, preached very earnest and elo-
quent sermon in Trinity Episcopal Church
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Halleck is a
former resident of Shepherdstown, and
his friends here rejoice that he is doing
so we'll in his chosen work.
The Virginia Chassis of the Reformed
Church met yesterday at Timberville, Va,
in its annual session. Rev. J. David
Miller and Mr.. James P. Staley are pres
ent as delegates from the Shepherdstown
charge.
Hobun T. Yokoyama, Phi. B., B. D.,
OF Johns Hopkins University, will preach
at Bakerton next Sunday at II a. m, and
Rev. J. c. SiIer will preach at Shenan-
doah Junction at s p. m.
misunderstanding Sunday at Uvilla
at 1 / a. m. and in Shepherdstown at 7.3O
p. m. Subject for the day, "Who can
neither see nor enter the Kingdom Of
God"
M. E. Church-Children's day service
Sunday at Mt. Wesley at 1920 a. m.
Preaching at Vanclevesyille at $50 p. m.
and Shepherdstown at 7.3O p. nj.
There will be services in st. Agnes
Catholic Church next Sunday at II a.
m.