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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Ancient Greeks Had Trades.

In the days OF their greatest pros
perity the Greeks probably excelled all
other nations in the variety and excel
Ience OF their manufactures. Their
sons were often the great scientists OF
their age, for Thaies of Miletus, one
of the seven wise men of antiquity"
was an oil merchant: Socrates was a
stone mason. who. like Hugh Miller.
left the quarry and bench to become
the teacher Of mobiles; Aristotle com
pounded drugs while trying 10 solve
his problems" apparently proposed
by other uadesmen. artists. musicians,
architects and engineers; Plato and
Scion had callings as well as studies
and political activities. So. too. all
were soldiers. and few men in Athens
failed 10 take their places in the pha-
lanx or galley when Athens called on
her sous to battle.--Charles Winslow
Hall In National Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

unison with Norman's departing steps
on the crisp snow.
1t was bright moonlight, and scores
of young people were coasting down
the steep bill that ran past the Grays'
home. Elizabeth heard their shouts of
laughter and the frequent warning cry
OF Road
The gate crashed into place behind
Norman's impatient swing. There was
the roar of a coming bobsled. a muf-
fed thud and then shouts of distress.
Elizabeth reached the front gate at
the same time her father and mother
hurried to the same place. drawn by
the sounds Of an accident
Somebody had been run down by the
bobsled-somebody who lay, a dark
motionless figure against the wilderness
OF the snow. Around his head the
snow was stained a crimson that wild
ened and widened horribly.
1t was Norman Ryder, and when
Elizabeth reached his side a little
group of men were lifting him from
the snow.
Bring him into my house." com
handed Mr.. Gray, leading the way
and so. they carried him across the
doorstep which he had left in anger n
few moments before and bore him up
stairs to the front chamber.
A doctor was summoned, and while
Mrs. Gray prepared bandages and 9th
or necessaries her husband built
roaring dre in the fireplace. and Eliza
beth sat cold and numb beside that
still form on the bed. Her hands rig
idly held In place the bag Of ice her
mother laid on his forehead above the
bandage that covered the deep cut.
Her eyes were fixed on the white set
features and closed lids and the finely
chiseled lips which might part no
more to utter the homely dialect OF
the country which she had despised
and ridiculed.
She could not weep. She could only
sit there. a miserable. heartbroken lit
tie figure, hating herself for her cen
serious words.
The doctor came and waved her
aside. For an hour he worked over
the young man, while Elizabeth sat in
her own room breathless and despair
ing. Then at last she heard him 60
ing away. and instantly she was at
the door of Norman's room. Her
mother smilingly beckoned her within
and left them alone together.
Norman, looking very pale, his head
swathed in bandages, did not see her
come in. For a moment she stood
there looking down at him with her
heart in her eyes.
Suddenly he looked up at her, smil.
ing whimsically in the old way, as he
had been used TO do before she told
him the unpleasant truths. He had
looked that way when he was a boy
growing up and she was a little girl
trotting to school beside him.
Doctor says III be all right in a
day or So" he smiled. But I'll have,
to keep still. You don't mind my be-
ing here in your house. do you. Bess?"
mo. no. she cried. dropping uncon
sciously into the vernacular of Buffum
county. She slipped TO her knees be
side the bed and leaned her sunny
head against his shoulder.
Norman quivered and then laid one
hand on her head. "Oh. Bess! You
don't mean it, Do you love me?' he
whispered.
Eyes. yesm sobbed Elizabeth And
to them both 1t was the sweetest word
in the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
AN ALBATRoss IN FLIGHT.
The Gamers Caught q Molten the Eye
Could Not Discern.

The Camera Caught q MotfSn She EJs
Could Not Discern.
Ap interesting application OF photog-
raphy to settle a disputed point In
natural history was made by natu-
ralist on a voyage from British Column
bfa 70 San francisco.
A large alba tross had been follow
ing the steamer and keeping pace With
If for several hours, and the wonder
grew among the watchers on board
the ship as to bow the bird was able
to ny % swiftly while apparently
keeping its wings extended without
dapping them. As this Is a common
method of eight with the alba tross, the
EXPLANATION used TO be offered that the
bird took advantage OF slight winds
and air currents and was so able to
glide upon what might be called at
mospheric slopes.
As the aIbatross sailed alongside the
ship, about fifteen feet away, the nat
uralist snapped his camera at 1T and
obtained a photograph that astonished
him and his fellow passengers.
The photograph revealed. what no
eye had caught, the wings of the alba
tross each some Eve feet long. raised
high above It's back. in the act OF max
ing a downward stroke The explana-
don naturally suggested was that
more or less frequently the bird must
have made a stroke of this kind with
its wings. although the eye could not
detect the motion. and that the camera
CHANGED to be snapped ut just the right
moment-Boston Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Killed In IIIinol. Wreck.

Charleston, Aug. 25.-The Glover
Leaf passenger No. 4 was wrecked be-
tween Oakland, H., and Brocton. H.,
The engine and baggage car were
turned over while going 55 miles
an hour. The dead: r. l..
Lee, fireman. Charleston. The in
jured: Engineer Bennett of Charles
ton, scalded; Baggageman Flynn of
Frankfort. Ind, broken nose; unknown
passenger. brol en- arm. The train
was being hauled by one OF the largest
freight engines on the road and the
spreading of the rails was reported as
the cause Of the accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Uniform Divorce Law.

The support accorded to the ef-
fort to secure the enactment of uni
form divorce laws in all states ludi-
Gates the scandal over Colonel
Jake" Astor's wedding will result
in great good. over 80 governors
have given support TO the movement
and the theme is to be thoroughly
discussed at the conference OF COVER
nors to be held at Spring Lake,
n. ].
The antics Of Nat Goodwin and
others. and the prosperity of Reno,
New. have had their effect.
Here is another instance where
publicity has aided a much needed
reform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Liberty and Independence.

When the presidential struggle be-
tween Clay and Jackson was at its
height 1t is related that a band or
emigrants from Kentucky and the then
other western states commenced to
settle on the north side of the Missouri
river and called their county Clay and
the county seat Liberty.
At the same time another lot Of emf
grants from Virginia and other south
ern states pitched their tents on the
south side of the Big Muddy and called
their county Jackson and the capital
Independence And so it remains to
this day. Clay stood for liberty and
Jackson for independence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

The Canton Register wants to enlist
Private Joe Fifer to lead the scattered
hosts Of Illinois republicanism in 1912
years OF age and has given up, be-
cause of I'll health. less arduous work
than trying TO conciliate a badly divid-
ed party. Private Joe deserves more
consideration from his friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Wife RIames ~overalI Girl"

Springfield, Aug. 25.-Alleging that
her husband left her and after going
20 Chicago eloped with a young woman
clad in overalls as a disguise. Mrs.
John 2. Smith OF Auburn fled suit
for divorce in the circuit court Be
coming repentant. Smith sought and
received forgiveness and returned
home. his wife declares. but she charg-
es that he went away again this
month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
The Cautious Tailor,

NOW. look here. Snipperton." plead
ed HackIey. why can't you be patient
with his old bill of yours? I'm going
to be married shortly to n girl who's
worth her weight in gold"
That's all right. Mr.. Hackley," re-
turned Snipperton. but is she going
to be worth my wait in gold? How
much does she weigh ?'-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Foresight.


wish knew as much about
The way that things are coming out
A year from now as some folks do.
Though all they know may not be true
They pick their little candidate
They straighten out the party slate,
And everything is cut and dried
II but their rules can be applied
They tell US Mr.. Jones or Brown
VIII pull a nomination down
And. having got along that far,
VIII run on like a pGrlor car.
Although It is a year ahead.
For them the final word is said
They cannot with all seeing eyes
Guess how II could be otherwise.
But let them hold their guessing match
And secrets for the future patch.
The people may insist that they
VIII have a word or two TO say.
There may be smashing OF the states
AS pretty Mary smashes plates.
And when we como TO clear the wreck
Unheard OF ones may rule the deck.
A lot can happen in q year
Which at this moment is not clear.
We might have war. which I'm it's turn
Would give US candidates to burn.
There may be issues burning hot
OF which today we reckon not
New measures rise and shine and set.
And so do candidates. you bet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Railway Consolidation Near.

Peoria. Aug 25.-The Peoria Termi-
raj railway. associated with the Rock
Island and Chicago & Alton, is bid
ding strong for the Macomb & West
ern road in the federal court with the
idea that IL will establish an electric
line from Peoria TO Quincy. President
William T Irwin says promoters from
the east will be here soon to confer
about taking over the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Aug. rs in American
History

1S39-Francis Bret Harte, poet, author,
born in Albany; died 1902.
1SS5-Reuben e. Fenton, ex-governor
of New York, died; born 1919.
1851. o. Houghton, head Of the
publishing house OF Houghton, Milf
FIN & Co., died; born 1918.
1s97-Mary Kyle Dallas, popular sto-
ry writer, died; born 1S47
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Well Qualified.

Father-WelI, my son, you have now
got your commission and are pre-
pared to join your regiment and fight
for the glory OF our country. Do you
think you have the necessary qualin-
cations? Young Officer-Well. should
think so. 1 am the champion long
distance runner of our club.-London
Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

TENS Of the country. began their work
here today. After comforting with the
railroad commissioners, the visitors
were received by Mayor Fitzgerald.
The party, which is headed by Senator
John Bailey, will remain here until
Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Complaint has been heard that this
has been a very dry summer. Not So
The people have consumed over S, 5000
600 gallons more whisky and over
113.00O.00O gallons more beer for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1911, than
for the year previous That doesn't
sound very dusty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

A democratic house has made an ex-
ceilent appearance before the country,
and it would have accomplished more
II the other two branches of the gov
eminent had been democratic. The
country will make them democratic as
soon as it can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

II is said that President Taft is de-
termined upon a shakeup in the agri-
cultural department to restore har-
mony and effciency-aIl as a result
OF the pure food exposures. II the
president is really anxious to estab-
lish efficiency. regardless OF harmony.
he will sustain DR.. Wiley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Distinguished Names in Congress.

Clark, Underwood. Lloyd. Rainey,
Dixon, Randell, Graham These are
some of the names that will so down
In history with the extra session just
closed. the first democratic congress
In s years.
These men. and others too. were
in the forefront in the fight to re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
In the Good Old DAYS

OF course the old fashioned belle
may have walked barefoot halfway
to church to keep from spelling her
Sunday shoes. but she didn't put her
couture in the bureau drawer when
soc went to bed.-Galveston News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DV~cAI~ ~. .sessTH

EXPERIENCE is often hard to get,
but it is ours all right when we
get 1t.
A chance to make good is one thing
a boaster isn't looking for
Every thief justifes himself by
pointing out a bigger thief.
Being honest Is all that the most Of
Us can do without garnering any
worldly goods at the same time.
A good boss is often a poor work
man.
Talking too much is a habit that
doesn't worry a silent man.
We speak in an unknown tongue
when we talk Of our feelings 70 the
person who has injured us
When you can't look out for your
own interests without doing damage
to others somebody is trespassing.
Being slightly insane is the mental
diversion OF lot of people.
Don't be alarmed when you see q
man with a swelled head. 1t isn't In.
fectiorS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
MemnrIai Dedicated.

Bloomington. Aug. 25.-The old set
tiers OF Woodford and adjoining coun-
ties. at their reunion held at Meta
mora, took part in the dedication OF
the six-ton boulder recently placed
upon the site of the famous debate be-
tween Lincoln and Douglas in 1855.
Judge G. W. Patten of Pontiac was
the principal speaker Thousands at
tended the celebration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

In buying a cough medicine. don't be
afraid TO get Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. There ia no danger from 81.
and relief is sure to follow. Espec.
tally recommended for coughs, coIds
and Vhooping cough. Sold By all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Virtue.

Virtue consists in making desire sub
ordinate to duty, passion to principle.
The pillars OF character are modera-
ton, temperance. chastity, simplicity,
self control. It's method Is self de-
NAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
II Certainly Does.

II Certainly Does.
Get wisdom"
"What for?'
ITO use"
do you know what that does to
your
"WhatT
makes you disagreeable."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Too Riskv.

1--WE should close our eyes to the
unsightly things in life"
TOO risky. I tried that once and
slipped on a banana peeL"-WashIng-
ton Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

According to the enthusiastic advo-
Gates Of the boy scout movement.
boy scout is expected TO do everything
from hoeing gardens to shoveling snow
for the mere fun of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Now that Joe" Cannon and Jim"
Mann are out OF a job temporarily
they might 90 TO Canada and tell the
people there about the horrors OF free
trade and the virtues Of standpatism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
rhouaht He Nsedsd Il.

Thought He Needed II.
Guess what that pert Ann sent me-"
81 can't Percy"
"a hot water bottle"
''well, why didn't your
"Why didn't / whatT
"Put 1t at your feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Getting Them
Wholesale.

NGANift9 hSH
Wholesale.
81 saw you
kissing Sister Sue
last night"
Don't say any
thing about 1t.
Here is a quarter
for being a good
boy"
Quarter moth
ing! 1 want at
least a dollar.
They ought to be
worth a cent a
kiss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Illinois Board In Roston.

Boston. Aug. 25.-Members Of the
Public Utilities commission Of Illinois.
who are on a tour of investigation OF
the public utilities and railway sys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Slight Exception.
"a straight line" said the wise mar.
"the shortest distance between two
points"
"Unless"- began the Director.
mo unless about it. It is a positive
law"
Unless, as I was about TO remark,
there happens to be a bear standing
on the line"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

The photographer caught Harry
Atwood. just after snghdng at
Lyons. n. Y, describing II journey
through the cir He vas just as
spick and span as vixen he left st
Louis on the FIRST lap OF mis- long
trip. even TO the cigar in his mouth
and the earraCion on his lapel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

A man should be upright. not have
to be kept straight-Marcus AureliuA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
A Chestnut.

A Chestnut.
The bill collector always knows
The gentleman will say:
"Tve got a deal about 10 close.
Please call again some day"
He takes his bills and moves along,
Goes Rayly through the door.
As though he hadn't heard that song
A million times before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Irresistible.

she has learned 10 love another"
And who IS the otherP'
Some one who has learned to run
IN auto"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
Natural Result.

Natural Result.
81 am dead broke"
THAT soT
cit is sadly so"
How did IL happen -
81 have been out with a bunch Of
live ones"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

"Ours is an old family
THAT is plainly to be seen"
do you think sol How do you
see itT'
1T has all the earmarks OF decrepi-
tude."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue Rock Island. Ill len
tered at the postoface as second-class
natter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

A chance to make good is one thing
a boaster isn't looking for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

EXPERIENCE is often hard to get,
but it is ours all right when we
get 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Talking too much is a habit that
doesn't worry a silent man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

We speak in an unknown tongue
when we talk OF our feelings 20 the
person who has injured us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

TERAS.-DaiIy. 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance
All ommunications Of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments: Central
Union. West 145 and 1145; Union Elec-
trio. 5145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Every thief Justifes himself by
pointing out a bigger thief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

Being honest Is all that the most Of
Us can do without garnering any
worldly goods at the same time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

A good boss is often a poor work
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-25

'wn interests without doing damage
% others somebody is trespassing.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Georgia, Cobb County.
BY virtue of an order of the court
OF ordinary, Of said county granted at
the June term, 1911, l will sell before
the court house door in Marietta. Ga.
on the first Tuesday in September
next, within the legal hours of sale.
the following described property.
An undivided one-half interest In a
house and lot In the city of Marietta,
Cobb County, Georgia, fronting on
Campbell street fifty-two feet and run.
ming back east uniform width to the
Freyer property, distance of two
hundred and seventy (270) feet. more
or less, and bounded on the south nv
the lot Of Will P. Dobbs, west by
Campbell street, north, by Edwards
lot, and east, by Freyer property. Sold
as the property of Mrs. M. A. Dobbs
deceased, sold for the purpose of paw.
ing debts and distribution. Terms
cash.
This August 7, 1911.
MISS SALLIE L. DOBBS.
Administrative of Mrs. M. A. Dobbs
deceased.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25
Opening of Marietta
Public Schools

The Fall Term of the Marietta Pub
lie Schools will begin Monday, Sept.
4th. will be in my office daily the
last week in August aug. 18th to
Sept. 2nd) from O'Clock to 70 a m.
and from O'Clock to $50 m. for
for the purpose OF issuing admission
tickets and for transacting other
school business
No tickets are necessary for those
holding promotion card.
Examinations will be held Satur-
day, September I'd, beginning at
O'Clock, at the respective school build
ings. The following are subject to
examination:
Pupils who have been conditioned
in one or more subjects and trying to
make up their deficiencies.
New pupils above the first grade
Any pupils not promoted who
have been doing summer study for
the purpose of trying for promotion
Principal L. b Norris will assist me
IN issuing tickets to the colored chill
dren. He will be in his office 1T the
Lemon street school for this purpose
on September LIST and Second.
My office hours are, at present., from
$3.50 to IL O'Clock a. m. at which time
shall be glad to consult with patrons
and pupils
Office in the ] j. Black building
next to postotlice Call and get our
new catalogue il you have not yet re-
ceived one. W.T.. DUMAS
alS-2t Supt. Public Schools.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25
How'S This e?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & co Toledo, o
We, the undersigned. have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years, aud
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
W holesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free Price 75c per
bottle, Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

Georgia, Cobb County.
By virtue of an order of the court
of ordinary of said county, 1 will sell
before the court house door in Mar.
ietta, Ca, on the first Tuesday in Sep.
TENDER next, to the highest bidder
with in the legal hours of sale, the
following described property, to-wit:
Land Lot Number Four Hundred
and Ninety-three (493) in the Eigh-
teenth (1S) District and Second (2)
Section of said county, containing
Forty (4O) acres more or less, sold as
the property of J. H. Coryell late of
said county deceased. Sold for the
purpose of paying debts and distribu-
ton. Terms cash.
This August Z, 1911.
A. T. CORYELL.
Administrator of j. H. CoryelI. de-
ceased.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25
The River Of LifA-

Love is the river Of life In this world
Think not that ye know 1t who stand
at the little tinkling rill, the first small
fountain Not until you have gone
through the rocky gorges and not lost
the stream; not until you have gone
through the meadow and the stream
has widened and deepened until fleets
could ride on its bosom; not until be-
yond the meadow you have come to the
'untathomable ocean and poured your
treasure into its depths; not until then
can you know what love is.-Henry
Ward Beecher