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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
Beans Keep His Heart Young.

Muldrow, Okla, June IA. D. Dut-
ton, 80 years old; who attributes his
longevity to his habit of eating beans,
was married to Miss Rebecca Jane
"a years old, yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Denver is>going to have America
sung by 100000 citizens marching
on the streets. Where is it going to
get the citizens?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

so icn2 as the weather man permits
that gentle breeze to Hnger here
abouts We can forgive him for the
flights of the thermometer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

bic again. II is likely that most of the
product will remain on his own hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has
no objection to President Taft's re-
nomination. What difference does
that make either way?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

He Was Argued With.
LESS noise, children"
'Pa, were you young onceT
"Sure."
"And did your father tell yOu to
make less noise?"
Sometimes"
"Did you make ftp
"Wen, If 1 didn't make less I made
more"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

The District of Columbia is about to
increase the tax on circuses. That's
a new way Of forcing congress to ad-
journ early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

There is a movement on foot to pro-
mote public politeness in New York.
Don't do 1t. New York would then be
like any other city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

1t would seem that the protective
tariff has guaranteed enough profits
TO the steel trust without the gov
eminent being asked to do more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

According to the finding of the cal
endar Justice Harlan was 7S years old
last week. And he didn't hand down
a dissenting opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

A Portuguese monarchist has given
100000 TO aid in restoring Manuel
TO the throne. But it's an even wager
that he didn't give It to Manuel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

According to Judge Gary the steel
trust is not only a good trust but It is
IN business for the public good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

The steel trust is next on the rack.
Thus a good work once inaugurated
goes merrily on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

The latest abomination is the
cob-web skirt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
Verbose.

Verbose.
''He talks a lot about nothing"
Eyes. / wonder why"
'He hasn't any thoughts, ana % he
uses words instead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

In Civilization.
Have patience with the srrinG ones
Be not too quick TO draw
A reckless gun. for all such fun
Il now against the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Temporary Popularity.
"He Is very popular"
Eyes; notice that he is"
"T wonder how he does It."
"He is always about to commence 10
do something for everybody"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

The steel trust is the real steal"
trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Good Reasoner.
81 expect to get discharged at thu
end of the week"
"Why?"
1.-THE boss asked me today how az
fairs seemed to be running, and told
him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Assumed
why Go wom-
en- hate 50 10 tell
how old they
arer
''B Q ca Sc Il
seems q pity 20
them TO be so
old and friVol-
GUS"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
ParcioaI.

ParcieaL
"'Do you enjoy the theaterT
Eyes"
Tragedy or comedyT
"Er-er-it's all comedy, don't you
thinkP .-l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

Explained.
what is the law OF cause and ef-
fect?"
"It means If you do something some
thing will happen"
And If you do somebody, what
thenT
Depends on your getaway"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
The Difference.

The Difference.
whats the difference between q
woman and a man lecturer?"
us there any?"
Certainly"
swell, what is it7"
when a man lectures he wants a
large audience, but n woman lectures
best to an audience of one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
For the Kind.

'Do you like baseballP
81 am crazy about it"
"Ah, normalI"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07

All the news all the tme-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-07
THE ARGUS.

sY TIVE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

WHITE
Edward E. Miller "A, and Ethel NJ. Suit, 2
Rev. James NJ. O'Brien-
Charles R. Kl6se. IS. and May W. kephart, 81
Rev. r. L Fultz.
James S. White, "a. and Carrie L. Irwin, 30. Rev
c. Herbert Reese.
sNalter c. Drrry. "a, and Annie z. Ryon, %
Rev. Joseph H. Cassidy.
George NJ. LeInbach, jr.. a, and Ethel ]. Nelson
II! Rev. ]. Luther FrantZ.
Maurice ]. Brosnan. 2. and Irene NJ. Whitemore
q Rev. NJ. ]. Kennedy.
Witer Hines, 2, and Myrtle Brashear. 2. both OF
Richmond Va. Rev. G. J. s. Hunnicutt.
Fred g. Hunt, 10, Of Martinsburg, W. Va, and
Mary j. Barr 3s, of Winchester, Va. Rev. ].
Luther Frantz.
Clinton Cole. %. and Mamie A. Pullar, %. both
OF Caroline County Va. Rev. g. ]. 8. Hunnicutt
Ernest w. Miller. 81. and Sadie R. Carpenter, q.
both Of Madison County, Va. Rev. G. j. 5. Hunni-
cutt.
Ross Dean Rynder .. and Mary Alice Atwel, q.
Rev F. L. Rynder.
coLoRED.
Herman jackson, q, and Agnes Purnel, s Rev.
William A. Jones
samuel W. Hebron. .. and Clara James q. Rev.
William A. Jones
Leroy Taylor, a, and willena Renkins. ls Rev.
WILEY G. Westray, .. Of Wilson. n. G.. and Mat
tie Clark, q, Of Stafford County, Va Rev. W.
Westray.
Charles Rollins, ., and Susie Brooks. q. Rev.
'iBer Robert H. Logan. .. and Rosalis Gartins. 70.
Rev Frank T. Logan.
Joseph Morton, 9. and Charlotte sewell. ls Rev.
Thomas T. Taylor.
Columbus ]. Christopher, q, Of Culpeper, Va, and
Nellie Walker, %. Rev. W. Westray.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
.DESPONDENT MAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Slashes Throat and Nearly
Bleeds to Death.

Despondent because he had lost his
position and was without sufficient funds
to purchase even the necessities of life
Richard c. Lake, thIrty-nine years old
of 81 n street northwest, attempted sui
eide at his home yesterday afternoon by
cutting his throat with a razor.
His neck was slashed just above the
collarbone, both jugulars and the wind
pipe being severed. DR.. D. D. Mulcahy
of 1216 North Capitol street. rendered
first aid and the man was removed to
the Homeopathic Hospital for surgical
treatment.
Surgeons worked over him for hours
in an effort to prevent his bleeding to
death. DR.. Malcolm Crichton, of IT'S II
street northwest, was called in consulta-
ton. DR.. Crichton said last night that
Lakes chances for recovery were about
even.
After he had cut his throat, Lake
walked from his bedroom to the bath
room, and fell with his head in the tub.
DIR. Mulcahy said it was one of the most
revolving cases he had ever attended,
and added that 1t was miraculous that
the man had not bled to death almost i'm
medately.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
PECK RISKS LIFE
In A LONG GLIDE
Aviator Makes Hair-raising
Journey from Sky.

The Rex Smith aeroplane yesterday
afternoon performed antics that have not
heretofore been seen around Washing
ton during two flights made by Paul
Peck at College Park. A special flight
was made by Lieut.. Arnold for the bene-
fit of Secretary Of State and Mrs. Knox,
who visited the army school. Lieut.
Arnold few in his practically disabled
Wright machine
When Paul Peck first ascended from
the Rex Smith hangar and rose y from
the aviation field to an altitude Of 1000
feet, his machine at first behaved with
decorum. Peck was not satisfied, and
proceeded to bring his aeroplane close
to the ground in a spiral glide that
The machine turned in practically its
length. and was headed nearly directly
downward.
So fast and direct was the approach
to the ground that II was feared the
Rex Smith machine was damaged or
would not respond to the steering levers.
At rate of about seventy miles an
hour, the aeroplane was driven to within
two feet of the ground, brought parallel
with the earth, and then Peck shot his
biplane up In the air so quickly that he
was 100 feet above the ground when
bystanders realized he had intended the
maneuver.
Secretary of State Knox visited the
aviation school in the late afternoon, Just
as the army officers were preparing to
leave for home. When 1t was known Mr..
Knox had arrived, Lieut.. Arnold had his
disabled Wright machine taken from
the hangar and, still dressed in his street
clothes, made a flight of more than ten
minutes, in which he demonstrated the
perfect mastery he has attained over the
aeroplane.
Visitors to College Park were not dis
appointed, although for time II looked
as though flying would be impossible, as
the Burgess machine is not in good con-
dition, a part is broken on the Wright
biplane and Capt. Beck, the only Cur
tiss flyer, is out of the city.
Lieut.. Milling, however, made two four
minute flights in his Burgess Wright.
Both times, in spite of careful driving.
he made forced landings on the far side
of the aviation field. The first time.
when the feed water pipe became discon-
nected, Lieut.. Milling was several hun
dred feet in the air. He was flying with
the wind, and when he heard the trickle
of the fast escaping water he quickly
inclined the planes of the aeroplane
downward. and executed, in spite of the
useless engine the best landing that has
been made at College Park for some time
He later assembled for another trial, but
this time a part of the engine gave way,
and he made another long glide to the
earth.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
FAREWELL DINNER
TO SCOTT G. BONE
Former Washington Editor
Is Going to Seattle.
BY GRD1RoN CLUB
Friends and FelIow-workers Con.
Eregate mt Cabin John Hotel,
Days Mfngle with Words of Re-
gret at Departure to New Fields.

Scott c. Bone, for twenty years a mos,
successful newspaper man of Washing.
ton, will leave next Wednesday fol-
Seattle, where he is to become editor-in.
chief Of the Post-Intelligencer. a leading
journal of the Pacific Coast
Mr.. Bones departure will remove one
Of the ablest editors the Capital has
ever had. For a score Of years he has
been In service here almost continuously
Coming from Indianapolis, Ind, tc
assume a position as telegraph editor
of the Washington Post, Mr.. Bones
ability brought him immediate recog.
milton, and shortly afterward he sue
ceeded to the managing editorship OF
that daily.
Goes to Chicago.
On severing his connection with the
washington Post several years ago, Mr.
Bone went to Chicago, where he was
editor-in-chief of the Examiner. This
position he held for some months, when
he returned to Washington, and in Octo-
Der. 1906, established The Washington
Herald. Up to last January, when he
retired from active newspaper work here.
Mr.. Bone was directly in charge of the
affairs of The Herald. and 1t was largely
through his efforts that its reputation as
a leading paper of the National Capital
was established. His editorial writings
in The Herald brought him distinction
throughout the country
A number Of Mr.. Bones friends in
the Gridiron Club, of which he is a
former president paid him a farewell
tribute at an informal dinner at Cabin
John Hotel Tuesday night Vice Presi-
dent Louis Garthe, of the Gridiron Club
presided at the dinner.-A number OF
Mr.. Bones associates in the club paid
him glowing tributes in brief after dinner
addresses, and Mr. Bone also spoke feel
ingly in response.
List of Those Present.
Those present at the dinner were David
S. Barry, Ira E. Bennett, Scott c. Bone
]. Harry Cunningham, Arthur ]. Dodge
Louis Garthe, E. J. Gibson. James p
Hornadal, J. Henry Kaiser, Rudolph
Kaufman, n. o. Messenger, George E
Miller, Alex. Mosher, John II. Nolan, j
Callan OLaughlin, David G. Pfeiffer, c.
c. Randolph. Reginald Schroeder, John s
Shriver. j. Henry Small, jr., E. c. Sny.
der, Louis w. Strayer, Alfred ]. Stofer
Leroy T. Vernon, Ernest G. Walker, and
Robert J. Wynne.
Letters and kilograms of regret were
read from Louis A. Coolidge, P. v. De
Graw, o. o. Stealey, George w. Rouzer
w. w. Jermane, L. W. Busbey. James S
Henry, John A. Corwin. E. NJ Hood
Charles A. Boynton. E. W. Barrett, Johr
p. Miller, P. c. Johnson, H Conquest
Clarke, Henry Xander Francis E. Leupp
Robert l. O'Brien, and Richard Lee
Fearn
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
CAPITAL PASTOR ESCAPES
DROWNING ON VACATION

forty feet from shore he sank into a
deep hole and when he came to- the
surface It was seen for the first time by
persons on the shore that his situation
was dangerous.
John p Eddy. Of Pittsburg, Pa. who
was standing on the beach, plunged into
the water and made for the helpless
swimmer. When he arrived at the spot
and was assisting DR.. Wiley he became
exhausted. With a last effort he man
help Df. wilffey drew the attention Of
other 1ersons.
seye3al men went 70 the rescue and
finally brought Or, WHEY to the beach.
exkauqked. He later revived suf1ciently
10 be taken 10 his homo. ana has fully
|reoovsted frem his expesience.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
WOMAN CREATES
SCENE IN COURT
Uses Force to Get Possession
of Her Child.

Dissatisfied with the decision of Judge
CaIlan, in refusing to grant her the Gus
tody of her little daughter, Mary Partee,
of 13 Naylor court northwest, created a
scene in the Juvenile Court yesterday by
attempting forcibly to take the child
from her husband Noah Partee, Of 206
l. street southwest
For a number of years Mr. and Mrs.
Partee have been separated, the wife liv-
ing in Baltimore, and the husband and
daughter, Lillian, residing here. Mrs.
Partee yesterday filed petition request
ing that the daughter be committed to
the Board of Children's Guardians. on
the ground that Lillian did not have a
proper home and was not suitably cared
for. Attorney Hughes, representing Mrs.
Partee at first asked that the court
grant the woman the custody of the
child, but Judge Callan explained that
such a question was outside the jurisdic-
ton of the court
Girl Given to Father.
He then asked that the girl be taken
away from the father, declaring that
she was worked excessively, and that
her father failed to give her proper at
tention. The prosecution showed that
the girls present home is an excellent.
one, and the court refused to grant the
petition.
Partee had started out of the court
room with the girl when Mrs. Partee
rushed toward him, grabbed her daugh-
ter, and tried to take her away. Sew
eral officers of the court rushed into
the hallway and separated the girl and
the mother. The mother waited out
side the court building, and when the
girl made her appearance, she again
grabbed her and attempted to take
her from Partee.
Officers were sent out, and the girl
and her father were accompanied back
to the court building, where they re-
mained until Mrs. Partee had left the
neighborhood.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

Members of the congregation Of ver-
mont Avenue Christian Church were as
founded yesterday to learn that Rev.
Earle wilfey, the pastor. narrowly es-
capped death by drowning last Friday
while swimming at Bethany Beach. Del,
where ne is spending his vacation. A
letter received told OF the rescue OF DR..
wilfey just as he was sinking for the
last time after he had made an attempt
to reach shore.
According to the letter DR.. Wilfiey
plunged into the water Friday morning
and swan some distance from the shore,
He returned after swimming 100 feat, and
when nearly aehore wus caught N =
|strong undsrtow end carried eut About
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
A Record First Edition.

Harold Bell Wright, author Of That
Printer of Udelrs'' and other popular
novels, has no reason to complain OF his
publishers lack of faith. The Book
Supply Company announces his new nov-
el, THE Winning Of Barbara Worth" ;"
as ''the biggest novel ever issued from
sny American press and proceeds con-
fldently to the printing Of first edition
Of $4,000 copies.
This printing of $4,000 copies without
lifting the forms from the press is be-
lieved to be the largest printing ever
made of any new novel In advance of
publication. The advance sale two weeks
before publication day is 225,000 copies
Two presses running day and night since
June l-forty gold layers laying the gold
on the covers-shipments to booksellers
al the rate of $500 copies a day.
The Western News Company has plac-
ed a single order for $1,000 copies. This
and other rather staggering orders have
caused the publishers to make immediate
plans for $4,000 copies.
This confidence is perhaps partly ex-
planned by the figures of Mr.. wright's
previous sales, his first novel, THAT
Printer Of Udelfs.' running to 100000,
''The Shepherd of the Hills to 100000
and ''The Calling of Dan Matthews
to 100000 copies.
The new book is described as stirring
tale of love and adventure in the West,
with even greater elements of popularity
than its predecessors.
Mr.. Wright was born in Rome, N. Y,
thirty-nine years ago. When he Is not
an author he is a rancher. For the last
four years he has lived In the great
Colorado desert. and has engaged active
iy In the work Of reclaiming the Imper-
ial Valley
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
DIED.

AUKwARD-Departed this life on Tues
day, August Is, 1911, HORAT1O F., be-
loved husband of the late Julia A.
Awkward (nee Smith,. In the sixty
fifth year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence. s23
Third street southeast, on FRIDAY;
August IS. at p m. Relatives and
friends invited to attend.
after a short illness. ISAAC S., be-
loved husband of Blanche NJ. Burton
(nee Kane)
Notice of funeral hereafter.
GOETNOn Wednesday. August Is 1911.
at IS East Croff street, Baltimore, Md,
FRANK GOETZ, aged fifty-one years,
Funeral services at residence of his
daughter, 1207 Potomac avenue south
east. Washington, d. c., Friday Au-
gust 1S at p. m.
LEAHY-On Wednesday. August Is, 1911,
at 10 a m, at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Mary Hendricks, 601 T
street northwest, JOHANNA, beloved
wife of the late Michael Leahy.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
McCUBBIN-Suddenly. in Baltimore. on
Tuesday, August Is, 1911, GEORGE
E. McGUBBIN. beloved son OF Hester
and the late Nicholas McCubbin-
Notice of funeral hereafter.
PEYToN-Departed this life Monday.
residence, 304 Second street southwest.
SELENA PEYTON (nee Nickens), be.
loved wife Of Frank Peyton. devoted
mother OF Harvey and Frank Peyton.
Jr., loving daughter of Alonzo and
Ada Nickens, and sister of Leacer
Clinton and Ada Nickens. She also
leaves a host Of relatives and friends.
Funeral from Zion Baptist Church ~
1 O'Clock Thursday, August IL.
wINDSoR-On Tuesday, August IS, 1911.
at 1875 a. m, after a long illness.
KATE P. WINDSOR, beloved wife of
Lemuel II. Windsor.
Funeral from her late residence. 130
Hickman street southeast, Thursday,
August II, at o'clock. Friends IN
vited. Interment private,
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
OPENS WITH NEW STOCK.

After a record-breaking cleaning out
and overhauling, restocking refurnish-
ing, and renovating. D. F. Croft, the To-
cal wholesale and retail wall paper mer-
chant, is again in the market. Mr.. Groff's
establishment at s19 Ninth street recently
was the scene of disastrous fire, which
for a time threatened the entire block.
Although the fire did considerable dam
age both to the building and to Mr.. Groff's
stock and fixtures, the damage was
Qutckly repaired, and the local merchant
nov is again open for business.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
ATHLETICS AT GOOD WILL.
Campers to Have Entertainment
by Church Members.

by Church Members.
The seventh and last party OF the sea-
son went out to Camp Good Will, in
Rock Creek Park, yesterday afternoon.
The delegation. which was composed of
sixty-five mothers and children, started
out from the Associated Charities branch
Office, at 701 Rhode Island avenue north
west.
1t has been the policy of those in charge
of the camp to send out parties every
two weeks from the different branches
of the Associated Charities alternately.
At present there are more than 200 moth
ers and children at the camp. At Camp
Pleasant, where the same policy is carried
out there are now forty-seven colored
mothers and children. Both camps are
supported entirely by voluntary contribu-
tions.
Everything is in readiness for the field
day and closing celebration to be held
at Camp Good Will on Saturday, under
the direction of the young people of the
First Presbyterian Church. Arrange
ments have been made for a full pro-
gramme of athletic events, the winners
of which will be presented with prizes.
A reception will be held at Camp Pleas
ant on Monday, at which speakers will
deliver addresses. Special music will be
furnished for the occasion.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

ley. From Fort Myer their course took
them to West Falls Church, thence north
and west q short distance from Langley.
They were met there by the chuck"
wagon and were regaled with gallons Of
coffee, as well as iced drinks, sandwiches.
sliced tomatoes, and other edibles that
made their return trip over the Old Do
minion line back to Fort Myer more
comfortable one.
During the afternoon the medical Of
ficers of the brigade were treated to a
discourse by q medical officer from Fort
Myer. The subject handled was the
First aid package" with which every
soldier is equipped.
This packet. the first of which was used
in the Franco-Prussian war. has
since been greatly improved. Could
every member of the District brigade
have heard the informal discussion yes
terday afternoon by the medical officers.
any fear they might entertain from the
necessary lack for hours OF medical at
tention during battle would be dissipated.
Take Practice .sHike.v
The subject Of yesterday morning tao
tical walk was outposts in the presence
OF the enemy. The company officers took
along their map-making boards and spe-
ciai instruments and mapped the country
as they proceeded. The day was the
coolest Yet experienced and the days
work was. therefore, more enjoyed. as II
seemed also 70 be even more profitable.
Two peymesters went along 20 pay
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
GIDDINGS' SALE OF
RUGS AND CARPETS
Clearance in Preparation for
Large Fall Stock.

1t is a rare opportunity for shoppers
to be able to purchase at greatly re-
duced prices carpets. rugs. mattings,
and linoleums from a large new stock
OF such floor coverings, and yet that is
just what can be done this week at the
rug store of william J. Giddings, SIS
Thirteenth street northwest.
This is Mr. Giddings' second annual
August sale Of high-grade new stock OF
floor coverings and an opportunity is
offered to secure the very latest designs
and the most beautiful color effects in
Administer, velvet, seamless French Will
ton, and fiber rugs, as well as Brussels,
Administer, and velvet carpets.
Being exclusively n foor-covering
house, the stock of rugs. carpets, IL
noleums, and mattings which Mr.. Gid
dings has is from the looms of the
worlds leading manufacturers. and is
perhaps the most extensive in Washing
ton.
1t would seem for those who are con-
templating the purchase of this class of
goods that now is the time to secure
unusual values at exceptionally low
prices.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
COLORED NURSES MEET.
National Association Convenes In
Annual Session Here.

The fourth annual convention Of the
National Association Of Colored Gradu
ate Nurses began yesterday at Lincoln
Temple Church, Eleventh and r streets
northwest The most important business
of the day was the election of officers
but the result will not be made public
until to-day.
A discussion on the Methods of fight
ing tuberculosis" led by Miss Elsie n.
Browne, superintendent of the Nurses
Training School of the Douglass Hos
pital. Philadelphia, was one Of the fea-
lures of the meeting. Several addresses
were made during the session. The meet
ing will be continued to-day.