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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Restriction of Marriage.

Again has the question of the re-
striction of marriage been raised,
this time by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Kansas.
This body takes the ground that
too much attention is being paid 10
the lestriction of divorce and not
enough to the prevention Of ill-as-
sorted marriages.
n principle this may Oe right. but
y hen it comes to decidi.y who are
fit fer atrimoney, who are 20 be
the judges?
There may be certain physical and
mental defects that indicate an unfit
ness for the marriage state, but the
larger question of compatibility and
affinity can only be settled by exper-
fence. This question of eugenics is
a broad one in which the last word is
vet to be said. In this respect it is
on a par with the doctrine of eutha-
nasia, which is so industriously
preached by a certain school of phil
anthropists and scientists.
Who is to say whether a certain
man and a certain woman are mentally,
morally and physically fitted for the
marriage relation any more than
they can say whether certain per-
son who is physically defective is fit
to survive and do his part in the
worlds work?
ANY self-constituted censor or any
legally appointed board which should
take such a responsibility would as
sumo power over life and death that
would simply be autocratic and usurp
the prerogatives of the Creator Of
mankind. Easy marriages may be
an evil, but il will be noticed that in
the countries where the conditions
of marriage are made most difficult
and expensive the evils of concubln-
age and illegitimate parentage -four
ish the most luxuriantly and are re-
garded with the lest depreciation.
Human beings are not to be treat
ed like domestic animals and vege-
tables unless there can be found
some higher race of creatures who
can prove the right to domination
over them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

| the doOTbelLS and retired TO bed at the
usual hour quite obliviOus to the fact
that his young daughter would dearly
/ have loved 10 test her fate and for
tune in all the old fashioned ways Of
apple parings, melted lead, roasted
/ chestnuts and mirrors.
! Eve dressed herself in the darkness
and, grasping her hand mirror in one
/ shaking hand, opened her door and
( slipped out into the black tunnel of the
upper hall. She tried to still the ter
rified beating Of her heart. for there in
the silent house it sounded to her ears
louder than the ticking Of the great
clock at the foot of the stairs.
She CROPPED for and found the BAN
lister and went carefully down the
softly carpeted stairs until she stood
brea thleSs beside the tall clock. She
knew that it was drawing near to mid
night and she must hasten outdoors If
she wanted to test the charm.
1t required another effort Of hurried
ly summoned courage to enable her to
reach the front door and let herself
noiselessly outside. Once on the turf
beneath the locust trees. for she had
Immediately overstepped the narrow
path that encircled the house. she
gained confidence by closing her eyes
and cropping her way back TO the gray
eled path.
Eve bumped into the trunk Of
locust tree and scraped her hand on the
rough bark Of another, and. although
she opened her eyes, she Immediately
closed them again, for the darkness
seemed quivering with ghostly shapes.
Then to the accompaniment Of sough-
ing wind and rustiing trees Eve began
her wanderings. For ten minutes she
went around and around and back and
forth over the lawn, always fearful Of
trespassing on the grounds that ad-
Joined her fathers place. Here was
set another colonial house, patterned
after the Farnam home, for the two
places had once belonged to brothers,
and although an iron fence ran along
the entire front, the grounds had no
dividing line.
Eve was not afraid Of Judge Becker.
their next door neighbOr, for he was
a genial soul and devoted To her, but
she was fearful Of discovery, and she
could foresee the bantering she must
undergo If her fanciful expedition was
made known.
So when she felt the briers catching
her serge skirt she knew she was on
the borders Of the rose garden, and she
turned and walked as directly as She
could in the opposite direction. and as
her feet grated against gravel she
opened her eyes and was relieved to
see the faint blur Of white trimmings
that outlined the windows Of her
home.
Eve knew the path well, and it was
with entire confidence and newborn
courage that she shook out her gold
en- fleece of hair, held the mirror be-
fore her face and slowly began TO walk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

cal moment in the Ballinger-Pinchot
controversy. He went to Chicago
and read the insurgents completely
out OF the republican party on the
very evening when President Taft at
harmony. He hastily condemned DR..
Wiley and officially recommended his
'condign punishment by removal
from Office. only to have the presi-
dent later on pronounce in favor Of
the doctor and commend him for ex-
cellent service. He went to some
western city and suggested govern
ment regulation Of prices as the rem
edy for monopoly, only to have this
sent to the scrap-heap of rejected
cure-alls. Finally he talked volubly
to a New York newspaper cores
pendent, who had travelled 500 miles
to see him, about the prosecution Of
the big corporations at time when
near-panic conditions prevailed in
the stock market, and then explain
ed that he hadn't supposed he was
talking for publication. If the book
were published this week it would
have large sale"
And the president Of the United
States had to stand for all of this,
but the people will not. The trouble
was that he not only stood for this,
but for the things that came up in
the trust cases which are too long
to recite and too ridiculous TO be
lieve.
Between his bad advisers and his
own mistakes it is doubtful if Mr..
Taft will get through explaining his
defeat day in November, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

you suggest anything we could do in
winter? KATE.
Did you ever think of making aprons,
shtrtwaists, jabots and lingerie and
selling these things to your guests in
summer? This has been done success
fully by many women who live as
you do.
Dear Mrs. Thompson am attend
ing a business college and one Of the
teachers has an abrupt manner when
making criticisms. l cannot help feel
ing hurt at times. Do you think l am
too sensitive about this? AMY.
It is best not to be oversensitive.
When you get out in the business
world, unless you are a wonder you
will often have suggestions made re
garding your methods of work. Do not
resent this. Many have failed because
of this trait of self sufflciency." To
take criticisms in the right spirit and
to seize every chance foI Improvement
are the surest means of finding ones
way TO the top of the ladder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
The Argus Daily Story
The Infalible Charm-By Clarissa Mackie.
Copyrighted 1911. by Associated Literary

1t was a dark night, for there was
no moon on this Halloween, and the
bare, rugged branches of the locust
trees rubbed creakingly in the slight
wind that came from the south.
The big clock in the lower hall
struck the three-quarters after IL, and
as the chime died away Eve Farnam
slipped out of her pretty white bed
and stole to the window. All she
could see was a black wall of dark
ness, but she could hear the creak OF
the locust trees and the gentle signing
of the south wind.
Eve shuddered a little at the idea
of going out into that black void all
alone, for she was timid at night.
She always scurried past the dark cor
ners of the halls, and the shadows on
the stairways had been her dread
since childhood. The rambling old
house afforded many shadows and
eerie corners, and Eve had never out
grown her little girl terrors, much to
the amusement of the rest of the fam
lily.
But Eve was eighteen now. ana she
had been reading old romances until
her pretty head was filed with fair
ladies and gallant knights and their
deeds of love and daring. AS no ro-
nance had Glanced in the placid rou-
tine of her life, Eve Farnam had re-
solved to set out this witches night
and, throwing fears to the wind, give
the spirits of Halloween an opportuni-
ty to set her feet in the paths Of ro-
nance.
The rest OF the household was asleep,
for Ewes matter of fact parents had
never given q thought to the romantic
possibilities of this merry eve. Mr..
Farnam had removed the iron gates
that no mischievous boys might convey
them TO the postofice steps or prop
them up against the fountain in the
public square. He had also muf1ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
aun1or and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN ~. Srssrs

NEVER take the advice of disinter-
ested person-it is too apt to be i'll
considered Don't take the advice of
an interested person-it is apt to be
one sided.
Lend helping hand whenever you
can and dollar occasionally.
One way to mind a spoiled baby is
not to mind it.
1t is easy to see the exact limitations
OF the truth, but lie keeps you guess
ing.
temptation and at the same time send
it tip as to their exact whereabouts.
He is man of good judgment who
likes your way of looking at things.
Ability to do as he pleases is what
makes a man dangerous.
When the devil lets you alone 1t
wouldn't be a bad idea for you to look
into the matter and determine just
why the old fellow is so complacent
about it.
One way to learn how to spend
money judiciously is to first earn it.
Flattery opens many more doors
than sincerity does.
No man breaks his neck trying to
prove he wasn't there when some good
deed is ascribed to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Oct. IL in American
History

9O2-First recorded Leonid shower OF
meteors, now looked for each year,
Nov. 11-15.
1492-Columbus first saw land In the
new world: Rodrigo Triana, com
mon sailor, was first to cry, Land.
ho!"
1775-Dr. Lyman Beecher, father of
the Reecher family Of distinguish
ed preachers and writer's. born;
died 1863
1s7O-Robert Edward Lee. distinguish
ed soldier and Confederate hero.
died; born 1907.
190j-Josephine Shaw Lowell, reform
er and philanthropist, died; born
1S43.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
REPUBLICAN ExTRAvAGANCE.

the grand commandery, Knights Tenn
plar of Illinois. The strength of the
Masonic order in Illinois June 80 was
reported by the grand masters as 108.-
96S, distributed among 7S6 lodges.
Charters will be given % new lodges.
Austin H. Scrogin of Lexington, ILL.,.
was elected junior grand warden of
the grand lodge. Following Mr.. Scro-
gins election the conclave adjourned
A trip of inspection was made TO the
Masonic orphans home in La Grange.
The election of Mr.. Scrogin completed
the roster of officers of the grand
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Theory and Practice,


He wrote a cheer UP poem.
This light and airy bard,
To fill a gap OF maybe
A quarter Of a yard
All cluttered up with sunshine
And knocking gloom and hate,
And then he raised the rafters
Because his meal was late.
Oh. there were smiles abundant
In every word and line,
A strong and helpful message
In setting sweet and fine!
He stopped It in the making
To throw a pot Of ink
At cats beneath his window
Who wouldn't let him think
How great was the annoyance.
How bitter was the cup,
He pleasantly requested
Each reader to cheer up,
And then his youngest daughter
Came sliding through the door,
And at the interruption
BE raised an awful roar.
1t cannot be expected,
Though il is served on ice.
That men who write the message
VIII take their own advice.
They may have good intentions.
But when IL comes TO act.
Like every other mortal.
They bump into a fact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
JUDGE A. H. Frost Quits Bench.

Springfield, Oct. 12.-Judge Arthur
H. Frost, having resigned from the
bench of the appellate court. third dis
trict. on account of i'll health, Judge
George Thompson of GaIesburg was
transferred by the supreme court from
the second district to fill the vacancy.
Judge NJ. W. Thompson of Danville was
appointed TO succeed Judge Thompson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
LUTHER COLLEGE so YEARS
Leading Norwegian School to Have
Anniversary Celebration.

Leading Norwegian School to Have
Anniversary Celebration
DEBORAH. Iowa. Oct 12.-On Oct. IA
and Is Luther college, the leading Nor
wegian educational institution in Amer
lea, Will celebrate its 50th anniversary
Several hundred alumni will be here
for the festivities. The meeting Of the
general conference of the synod. which
embraces the ministers of all the Nor
wegian First Evangelical churches in
the United States, will bring several
hundred cIergymen here. On Saturday
the trustees of Luther college will be
presented with an endowment fund Of
$3.50, 900. of which J. J. Hill has given
$50. 900. contingent on the raising of
500, 600 By Luther's friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
ILLINOIS NEWS
Fortune to Help Students.

Bloomington, Oct 12.-The state su-
preme court has upheld the will of Mrs.
Anna Voodry of Bloomington, who left
her estate of $4,000 for the benefit of
students too poor TO complete their
course at the state university. Her
son, who was ignored in the will, was
beaten in every court when he attempt
ed TO break the will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Quite Previous.

Quite Previous.
'This is a wonderful plow we have
here" said the agent.
whats wonderful about it?'
at has an attachment by which you
can do fall blowing in the spring"
THAT sounds good"
"Shall l wrap one up for you?"
"No. you needn't mind"
"Why not?"
81 am afraid it wouldn't lay eggs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Increase is Not Necessary.

Bloomington, Oct. 12.-The dairymen
of central Illinois have declared that
the radical increase in the price of
creamery butter at the close of the ice
cream season is apparently without
justification, as the pastures have not
been so luxuriant in years, and the
market has been glutted with cream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY

The first legislature under
the democratic admins
tration of Governor John
P. Altgeld appropriated
total of $685., 514
The second legislature I'M
der the democratic ad-
ministration of Governor
John P. Altgeld appropri-
ated a total of. So 55, 500
This makes a total of ap-
preparations under the
four years of democratic
control of the states af-
fairs of ........s1 9,0SS, 314
REPUBLICAN EXTRAVAGANCE.
The 46th general assembly
under the present repub-
lican administration ap-
propriated a total Of $3.50. s19, S75, 596
The 47th general assembly
under the present repub-
lican administration ap-
propriated a total Of. go. S29, $50, ! rs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

A witness in the Stephenson sena-
torial election investigation in Wiscon-
sin testified that he spent $685. for
gum for girls whose influence was de-
sirable in rounding up votes. The mod
ern political ofice-seeker, in view of
this revelation, may not think woman
suffrage such a bad proposition after
all few thousand spent on gum
might turn an entire state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Hoarseness in a child subject 10
Group is sure indication Of the ap-
proach Of the disease. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has ap-
peared, it viii prevent the attack
Contains no poison. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

This makes a total of ap-
preparations under the
last four years of repub-
lican control of the
states affairs of ... $40 ,533,711
THE DIFFERENCE.
Four years republican ex-
travagance. .. .....S $40, 533, III
Four years democratic
economy .....-.. $500. S1S,o $50
The difference $50. 445, 457
And -four years of republican rule
has cost the taxpayers $4,000, 900
more than the last four years of demo
cratic rule, despite the fact that I'M
DIR the democratic administrator of
Governor John P. AItged GS93-O
many state buildings were erected and
an unusually large amount of state i'm
provements made,
Think it over, as matter Of dollars
and cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
TrlnIets Excite Sterling.

Sterling, Oct 12.-Triplets. all girls,
have been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Kelley here. Their aggregate weight
is IS pounds Hundreds of women are
paying homage TO them and buying the
tiny babies extensive wardrobes. Eff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Linooln,s Cousin 90 Years Old

Sterling, Oct. 12-Stephen B. Hanks,
a cousin of Abraham Lincoln and
pioneer Mississippi river pilot, celebra-
ted his goth birthday yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Be a booster. Join the Rock Island
club, and share in the pleasures and
comforts of the new home. when it
is opened at Thanksgiving time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Smith college is proud of the fact
that of 81 of its graduates only one
figured in a divorce suit. 1t must be
that Smith girls know how to select a
husband
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

General Reyes declares that he cher
ishes no revolutionary designs against
Mexico. and has come over to America
to prove it, but they are watching him
just the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

A California wireless operator says
that he talked with a wireless station
across the Pacific in Japan 5000 miles
away. This certainly it stretching con-
versation. 1t also may be stretching
the truth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

a spectator at meeting of the Aus
trian reichsrath took a shot at the min
lister of justice. It seems that the
bleachers have it in for the umpire
everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

The st. Louis woman who gave
her 1O-year-old son a loaded pistol to
brighten his playmates with found that
the plan worked perfectly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

The Arabs of Tripoli. through their
sheiks, are Offering allegiance to Italy.
1t is one thing to offer and another TO
perform. The Greeks should be fear
ed even bearing gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

The most interesting man in the
brewers convention will be Secretary
Wilson. He will never forget it.
Neither will the churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

II you are not a member of the Rock
Island club now, you will regret it if
you do not join while you have a
chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

1t must be admitted that Senator
Stephenson had a most unusual habit
of giving away money and asking no
questions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

"why is there such GOODNESS between
you and Binks this morning.?
1--WE had hot quarrel last night"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Yes, the average bank note may be
loaded with germs, but it is also load
ed with comfort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Lacks HospitaIity,

as Jones hospitable?'
mo. He won't even entertain an
idea"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

1t is said Turkey wants peace, and 1t
may be added that nearly everybody
wants piece Of Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
HEART aid
HOME :"
.DROBLEMS

No gem that twinkling hangs from
beauty's ear;
Not the bright stars, which nights
blue arch adorn;
Nor rising sun, that gilds the vernal
morn
Shine with such lustre as the tear that
Down natur's manly cheeks for others
woes
Dear Mrs. Thompson work in
an office with several girls, and while
the others are always a little late,
am always on time. Our employer
does not seem to notice the difference.
Do you think I ought to do as the other
girls do or contine to be punctual?
BUSINESS GIRL
The outlook Of the punctual girl is
encouraging and new chances are con
stantly opening to her, because it is
known that she can be relied upon.
When the proper time comes for your
employer 10 take action you VIII md
he has been noticing these details, al
though he may not have seemed to do
so at the time.
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-I live at a
summer resort and my mother and I
take boarders, but in the winter there
is no way of earning money. Can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Nothing Unusual.
"What's the matter with Paul?"
"Why?"
"He seemed perfectly inane."
"He must have appeared easy and
naturally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Truth is always quiet and SANDER
defeats its own ignoble ends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
s30,445,457

forts are also to be made by citizens to
start a savings account for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Good at II.

"What is a college girl good for?'
"Why, to break in the college man, OF
course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered at the postofnce as second-ciass
matter.I
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Wanted to Meet
Him.

wanted to meet
Him.
81 have shaken
hands With every
president sin C e
Lincoln"
"Now / under
stand"
" q n d e rstand
what?"
"Why there is
such a mad rush
to be president. ="
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

The Trimmings.
ia like to have an auto
To hustle here and there
If some one else would wash It
And keep 1t in repair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Couldn't Express Himself.
"She has the best husband in the
world. No matter what she does, he
never says a word
Not q single WOrdi"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12
Necessary Qualification

'That boy ought to be a society
success"
"Why do you think SOP
"He is such clever liar"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

at must be annoying to be deaf and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Lend a helping hand whenever you
can and a dollar occasionally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

Thursday, October II, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-12

One way to mind a spoiled baby is
not to mind it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-17
ON THE MEN WHO
LAUGHED.

OF upward gave II TO him found the
tired lines Of my own face relaxing. so
infectious is genuine mirth-
The olive skinned man talked OF
neighbor OF his. Hes 6 nice chap,
but his names Percy" he said He
hates the name and he bribed his wife
soon after they were married TO give
him nickname They've got . baby
now He was setting I'D the cigars TO
the boys at the station the cher day
and I said. Well. suppose the little
chap viii be named Percy. r. He
glared at me- Not on your Iife.' he
said That boys going to be called
Bill"
They laughed together and until the
cigars had vanished in smoke and they
had said goodbye and started to their
respective stations for the train home,
they had gone on laughing at light
neigbbornood chat like this. Vain. fool
ish imaginings Of those women with
puckered foreheads and down-drawn
lips, watching the Village road