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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
An Uneven DISTRIBUTION of Churches

In Colorado. within 20 miles of Den
yer. there is a promising village of
1,200 inhabitants. says Charles Samuel
Tator in an Article in Success maya
zine entitled The Mad Race for
Souls" In that village there are eight
churches.
Round about the mountains are COM
munities that have from 80 TO 90 pupils
in the public school, and can muster
$50 adults at an all-night dance. This
population is scattered, the pupils go
TO school on burros and on horseback.
For some reason these people have no
church of Sunday school.
Bishop Anderson of the Episcopal
diocese of Chicago says that there are
40 towns in Illinois. ranging from 200
to 800 in population, without church.
1t rather looks as if some of the lean
churches should be cut out of the herd
and led to new pastures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

Elmore II. Stafford to W. d. and NJ
V. Marchant, tract in y. e. 31-1S-1E
$500
Ella R. Ayres to Leon n. Bourdeau,
lots l, 2, 8, and 4, block S, Howard S
addition to the city of Rock Island,
Ill, $500
Charles o. Lewis to John and Mary
c. Kurth, tract in S. E. y. W. 6I-17-
wv. $500.
Guyer. White and Pope to Harry E.
Winters, lot :, block 12S New Shops
addition, East Moline, III. $3.50.
John H Moran and wife and Mary
E. Benson and husband TO John z.
Wagner, undiv els, lot 3, block 4
Ridgeview addition, Moline, ILL.,,
$500.
Charles z. Radden to Irene J. Fri
berg, lot g. block 8, Radden's First ad-
dition 10 the city of East Moline. Ill,
1925.
Charles f. Radden and wife to
George F. Friberg, lot 7, block 3, Rad
dens' First addition to the city of East
Moline. H., $275.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

the Land of Tomorrow" by Maude
part and is proving most exciting.
Short stories in this number are con-
rtibuted by such welI-known authors
as Alice Brown, Hubert Footner,
Owen Oliver and Mary Heaton
Worse. The third part of SPANS
Royal Love Story" by kellogg Dur
land is devoted entirely to the story
of three little children of the king
and queen of Spain and is a charm
ing and homelike tale. Frank A.
Waugh opens our eyes to the beauty
of the winter forest in an article en-
titled MY Tree Friends in Winter"
ticle entitled The Care of Cage
Birds" gives us valuable informa-
ton concerning our feathered pets.
American Portrait Painters" by J.
Nilsen Laurvik, is the first of new
series on art in America and love
scenes from the most popular plays
of the season are shown. The home
decoration and handicraft depart
ment is even more comprehensive
than usual taking up the questions
of the small apartment and the
country house. ''Dotty Darling and
the Kewpies" still make fun for the
children and THE Adventures of
Jack and Betty" form one of the
most enthralling of little folks feat
ures Miss Gould's fashion depart
ment is excellent with modish and
useful suggestions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Recreant STATESMEN"

The Pittsburg Leader says the
West Virginia republican Legislators
whom Brother G. p. Taft has been
beating over in Ohio ''seem to be
trying TO bring their party into dis
repute.
THE refusal to organize the state
senate because the democrats are in
the majority is both wicked and
foolish.
THE Leader firmly believes that
any man has a right to refuse to be
bound by the action of a party eau
Gus, but, IL elected to represent the
people. he has not the right to re-
fuse to do the work for which the
people are paying him a salary.
There is a wide difference be-
tween refusal to abide by caucus
rule and refusal to assist in organ
izing a legislative body that public
business may be transacted.
The West Virginia republican
senators who. for political spite, alb
sent themselves and block all Iegfs-
latton are certainly recreant to their
trust and are doing much toward de-
stroying the future hopes of their
party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Cake That Billy Bought-By Martha J. Towne.
Copyrightea. 1910. by Associated Lisesary

The door of the Woman's Exchange
swung open and closed behind Billy
Delwin's broad back For an instant
he hesitated. besieged by a battery of
feminine eyes. Then he strobe for
ward to the counter, where under
glass cases were arranged handsome
and toothsome cakes of every descrip-
ton and variety.
With his hat under his arm he stared
down at the cakes with a calculating
eye. Il want a plum cake" he said
finally. Have you got one today?"
Wait a minute" And the woman
disappeared. presently returning with
a large box, which she opened and
disclosed under tissue paper wrap
pings a huge round cake.
Billy, eyes sparkled dangerously as
he surveyed the beautiful cake. I'll
take it," he said quickly. Then he
added a question, as it plum cake?"
Yes. indeed. and perfectly deli
cious," said the woman enthusiast
cally.
Then 1t was that he summoned cour-
age to lean forward and ask a Ques-
ton in low voice. SIS it against the
rule to mention the name Of the men,
Der who baked this cake?"
The cash register changed noisily as
the woman turned away. Against
the rules" she said crisply.
May inquire" persisted Billy hesi-
tatingly, his voice still lower, "if this
cake was baked-er-er-by an old
lady?"
The attendant smiled shrewdly over
her shoulder. IT'S against the rules
to mention ages Also she returned.
Once in the street he boarded a car
and was conveyed with more or less
rapidity to his bachelor rooms. He
took the cake from its box.
II dunno. That's more like 1T than
any Of EN-" he muttered as he went
to and fro. hastily removing the things
from his library table. Then he laid
several clean white towels on the pol
ished surface and. bringing from vari-
Gus places of conceaIment a number of
large round frosted cakes, he placed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Judicial Salaries.

While the vote in the national
house of representatives on an
amendment TO the judiciary code
proposing a raise in the salaries of
United States circuit court judges is
regarded as a test vote, 1t will prob
ably not be a hnality. The question
of a proper remuneration for the
members of the federal bench has
been embodied in bills pending in
both houses OF congress and will,
doubtless, come up again; and the
question ought 10 be disposed of on
its merits. IT is undeniable that,
comparatively speaking, the salaries
of federal judges are low.
A United States district judge re-
ceiyes $4,000 and a circuit Judge
$1,000 year. When one OF the lat
ter is called to sit as a judge in a
circuit court OF appeals he ranks
higher than judge OF the court of
commerce; his decisions are revers-
able only. by the supreme court and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Life Lines
By BAsILHUs.
ENERGY.
Copyright, 1911.

Copyright, 1911.
The man who lodges his work Il
likely to die In the poorhouse; when
man works only to shorten his hours
he shuts of his salary.
The world will figure out your worth
by the producing power of your work;
what you make for yourself you will
have to take from another.
Be stable in business and you stand
ready to see success; pluck and dar-
ing are blest with equal sharing OF the
power to win, in this present-day COM
mercial din.
Early TO bed" 10 right when you
have plenty Of fresh air in your bed
room, but you cannot keep strong by
keeping your windows closed tight all
the day long and then again at night
We must watch our thoughts to
avoid bad acts; the productive men
tally needs frequent wedding, for both
the wheat and the tares grow IN rich.
est soils
Our acts are good or Ill depending
upon whom we think our guiding an
gels are; angels OF light lead us to
the right, but angels of darkness lead
the opposite way.
Every search Of man for the I'M
known brings him a better knowledge
OF what IN and what ought to be; when
man labors TO an end free from doubt,
there 10 nothing that can not be found
out.
Your enthusiasm must be kept keyed
to the highest pitch by a mental atti-
tude always looking forward to attain
naent; you will never close the big
deal" II you do not keep your interest
aglow with q burning zeal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Slaves.

Custom makes us so much trouble.
We must do as others DO.
II they're wearing shoestringB double
That way we must tie our shoe.
II we have 20 wear a collar
When the day IL hot a. sin
Useless tits 10 raise a boiler.
We must swath our neck and grin
As IL II considered proper
Where the Afrie zephyr blows.
People wear a ring OF copper
Dangling lightly from the nose.
In the far Pacific ocean
On some sunny favored Isle
There the natives have a notion
It's correct 20 wear . SMILE.
Custom makes the ladies' slippers
Fit 20 snugiy that they hurt
Makes them wear these modern tFippSrt
That are called the hobbBs skirt.
No protests. however fearful:
No refusah plain and nat.
Can prevent the headgsar fearful
From reposinE on the rat
Custom makes us 60 90 places
when we'd rather stay away.
Custom makes an fiN our faces
In the most outlandish way.
For its scalp though we 60 cunning
And declare We viii not play.
Custom Is tYrant cunning
And IL hound 70 nave It's way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
HuInor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

THOSE who travel at a too rapid
pace may get light headed with
dark consequences.
Seeing frequently has - DO with not
believing.
An egotist natters only himself.
People who take offense easily ara
bound to give IL or or they would
soon be overburdened.
The individual who never forgets q
favor is the one who does IT,
You are a tactfui person n Yen al
ways treat with great consideration
the wife OF the man 10 whom you owe
money,
When about six girls have explained
to a young man what he shouldn't do
he begins TO get the idea.
Were there such a thing as an inJune-
tion against asininity the injunction
machine would be busy.
A girl who can bake good cookies
doesn't need to frequent the pariors
OF the beauty doctors.
It never rains but II pOurs cold wa
ter upon somebody's cherished scheme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
= an In antn . lixslihood. !"

10 do to gain livelihood"
BLESS her heart!' muttercd Bully I'M
der his breath, knowing well that II he
had his own way that Phyllis dainty
fingers should never bake a cake In
the world unless It was for some es-
pecial treat IKE Sc Valentines day.
DO you know what day tomorrow
win beT' he demanded suddenly.
The woman stared. valentines
day, Of course" she said. busying her
self with the wares in the glass case.
"weIi, that's the day when separat-
ed sweethearts are reunited, you
know" bluFted Billy sheeptshly.
Seems TO me II I could help any one
along In that way ia do IT.
at isn't part of the business" said
the woman inpatiently. Really, sir.
ia like 70 help yon out but simply
cannot diVulge the names Of our MEM
bers."
Every well. madam" cried Billy
eriniy. "IH Sod her without your
help. and when do you'll lose the
best cake maker In your membership
Tue door closed noisiiy behind his
Indignantly Fetreating form. and the
woman stared after him for a'brtef
moment. II wonder" abe muttsred
softiy-"I wonder II IL would have done
any harm TO have told him; he had q
good face and he seemed so much In
earnest. and. just AZ he said. tomorrow
10 Valentines day."
In the street Billy paused for Q mo-
ment and looked up and down. Sud
denly q little blaek gowned form
emerged from the crowd and paused
for an instant before the door Of the
exchange and then laid a tentative
hand on the knob.
Bfliy Deiwin was beside her In an
instant.
"PhyiisF' he cried sharply. I've
got you now. and you can't lose me
againF
She uttered q little frightened CRY
and turned q white face up TO his.
"oh. Billy. BiIlyP' she gasped. "Where
did you come fromr'
II Just came out OF this exchange.
where the hearts Of the attendants are
harder than the little red hearts on
your Valentine plum cake. for they
would not divnlgs your address,
though begged almost on my knees.
But I've got you now. Phyllis Gilesi
Don't you dare enter that .oGre's den
again.
He drew hsr trembling form close
10 him. and they stood in the shadow
Of the doorway, her slight form lean
ing against him.
How did you know. Bi1Iy7 How
did you nnd me outf" asked Phyllis
after q httie Silence
Billy told her Of his quest for the
cakes. Of the slight clew he had fol-
lowed and OF bis purchase that night
Of the Valentine plum cake, which he
recognised az her handiwork.
Daring" he whispered after it had
been told, tomorrow 10 St Valen-
tines day. You have baked this cake.
and on II you have asked the question,
VIII you be my vaIentineY Now, I
bought that cake and take IL upon my
self to answer that question. 1 will be
your valentine under one condition"
What n thatT asked Phyllis.
THAT you will admit that you're not
sorry that 1 bought the cake"
''SorTyr' echoed Phyllis joyfully.
why, Billy. was thinking Of you
when made II, and / spIashed 90
many tears over the little red hearts
that they bled, and I had to replace
them with others. Billy Delwin,
thought you'd never conner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Il We SOE IOO Now Fn14bAb o4A19-
them in a row on the table There
were seven in all.
Looks like a cake sale" he grinned
somewhat anxiously. II hope none Of
the chaps happen in They'll think
I'm all of If they see this layout; but,
by George, I'll find her IL It takes the
rest of my life,''
He walked around the table. survey
ing its toothsome burden with a crit
zeal eye OF all the cakes he decided
that his last purchase was the hand
soonest, the hghtest and the most de-
Hciously fragrant
Now for a TASTE" he said. plungtng
a silver knife in the first one. The
slice was clean and yellow and full Of
currants. Billy wrinkled bis nose dis
painfully and laid down the slice.
Phyllis never made that one" he
commented Her cakes always have
raisins in. Now for the next oneY'
One after another be tried the diff
ferent cakes. shifting. tasting. exam
lining and shaking his head obviously
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Some Of the newspapers are be-
ginning to herald the appearance of
the first robin. 1t is no nature fake
10 suggest TO those learned natural
lists that this is perhaps the same
robin that has been eating with the
chickens in the feed lot all winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
If ! Had Eczema

ia wash IL away with that mild.
soothing liquid, d. d. ID. Trial bot
tie. rs cents. Relieves all kinds OF
skin trouble, cleansing up the COM
p1exion as nothing else can.
Yes. IL ] had any kind OF skin
trouble, I'd use d. ID. ID.
The Harper house pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Have you a weak throat7 II 30
you cannot be too careful You can
not begin treatment too early. Each
cold makes you mare liable to anoth.
or and the last 10 always the harder
10 cure. II you will take Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy at the outSei
Tou will be saved muchArouble. Solo
By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Feb. 2 in American
History

1a4S-Treaty Of peace between the
United States and Mexico signed
1So4-The famous war corvet Kear-
sarge. which vanquished the Con-
federate cruiser Alabama In 1864.
wrecked IN the Caribbean sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

The coming type of aeroplane or by
droplane that will fly through the air,
cut through the water or run over the
land with equal facilities will be COM
bnation that will be deserving of a
better name than It is likely TO get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

California. Colorado and Nevada
were the states which produced the
most gold last year. that is from their
mines, but Illinois would not trade its
corn with any OF these states for its
gold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

What's the sense in kicking be
cause you have to take the ashes
from under the furnace? A man in
Iowa has sued for divorce because
his wife made him sleep with the
COVE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Opposition TO a Is per cent recall
amendment to the commission plan
Of government law comes mainly
from opponents of clean government.
Its honest foes will be convinced if
they take the trouble to study the
issue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Champ Clark says that the demo-
Gratis will elect the next six presi-
dents. For our part we will be sat
isfied with Eve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
The Field of Literature

The Housekeeper Changes Home
Beginning with the March issue The
Housekeeper magazine. published in
Minneapolis. will move to New York.
1t has been purchased by Robert ]. Col
lier, publisher of Golfers Weekly, and
Condo Mast, publisher of Vogue. Ira
vel and Home and Garden. The high
standard of the editorial department
will not be changed but will be aug
mented by the new publishers. The
Housekeeper is row in its thirty-fourth
year as a publication devoted to the
interests of the home has wide in
fuence through its more than 100000
subscribers The subscription will re-
main for the present at $100 a year
The new address will be The House
keeper corporation, 443 Fourth avenue
New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Diaz says he will smother the Mex
lean rebels in 60 days. He must
oyerestimate the number of postof-
fees at his disposal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Nicely Matehod.
"Did your uncle have many adven-
lures out westT
Yes; he used TO go with Deadwood
Dick"
wasn't he a fictitious characterY
mo more so than my uncle's adven-
lures"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

AS the rainbow is TO the pot of
gold at its foot, 80 is the seed cata-
logue Of winter to next summers
vegetable garden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

HIs Preference.
"Once he had a home OF his own"
where II II nowF
Same old place"
"And her"
Seemed to prefer the saloon, 10 he
finally had to stay there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Known Liar.
''No matter how improbable the story.
Jones can tell IL without bad conse-
quences."
He canF"
YES"
"whyF
Because nobody would believe him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Lorimer was surely toasted to a
Brown finish in the United States
senate yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
WouId etarNIo Firnt.

Would StarvO First.
"a man paid $50 for a hens egg"
"Just one eggT
"Surep'
"Pd hate to be as hungry a. that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Might Make Him Loosen Up.
''He is carrying on q desperate fiirta-
ton with his stenographer."
Does his wife know about itT'
mo"
Somebody should put her next"
THAT would be cruel"
mo. It wouldn't She needs the
spending money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

Not In the BUSINESS.
81 am through with him."
"WhyY'
He is a consummate idiot"
HE can't help that"
Neither can i. That IL why won't
bother with him any more"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Their Opinion.

First Child-Do you have much tro1-
BILE with your parents?
Second Child-A whole lot
First Child-Mine are always butting
in with advice.
Second Child-Parents should learn
to speak only when they are spoken
To.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
The February woman's Home Com,

The February Woman's Home Com
panion.-The February number of
Woman's Home Companion is a de-
hghtful St Valentine number. There
is q special valentine song, valentine
ideas. and a valentine book list The
fiction includes another part of 1.-The
Admiral's Niece" a story By Kate
Douglas Wiggin and her collaborat-
ors. which is making a big hit; In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
The valentine" National Masazin.

The valentine" National Magazine.
With a gayety rather unusual for
the dignified National magazine, with
its strong masculine covers and lusty
spirit, the current issue of Joe Chap
pies Boston magazine appears with
shy and sweet sixteen head-and
hair arranged in the very latest Golf
fure. The effect is positively stun
ming Announcement Is made that
William Hodge, the Man from Home"
is to be presented as an author. The
opening chapters of the serial story.
The Guest of Honor" are to appear
in the March National. and the editor
AYERS that William Hodge will shine
in the literary armament as brightly as
he has in drama. Joe Chapple opens
his Washington department with the
comment that the personal correspon-
dence between President Taft and Col
onel Roosevelt suggests the melliflu-
ence of the Valentine month. There is
dash of elbow gossip about every
phase of government affairs at Wash
ington, and the inimitable stories from
the cloak room are told as only the
editor of the National can tell them.
AS a reminder of Washington's
birthday, Joseph G. Butler. Jr., the
lone American in an excursion party,
describes in an interesting illustrated
sketch the home of the Washingtons
in England. still standing. That ire
pressible humorist. Dr. Russell K. Car
ter. tells fetching story of "Teddys
Trip to Mars" in his usual down-to-
the-minute style. The birth month of
Lincoln is remembered in the splendid
lines OF Henry Dumont.
The frontispiece has a suggestion of
the psychic wave of the Golden
West that is sweeping over the
country in opera and play. In The
Musical Season in America" Arthur
Wilson describes the new Humper-
dinck opera, The Goose Girl" in
which Geraldine FarTar starred
George Wharton James tells the story
of How Mark Twain was Made" Civ
ing many interesting and unpublished
incidents in connection with the early
career of the inimitable Clemens
The Rapid Disappearance of the For
ests.'' is the subject OF an deliberately
Illustrated article on the forestry stu
alton The photographs were furnish
ed by the government In The Nobil-
.ty OF Trades" the shipbuilder is told
about
The Worlds Work-Booker T.
~. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02

The Worlds Work-Booker T.
Washington in the February Worlds
Work gives for the first time an &C
count of how his famous dinner
with President Roosevelt at the
White house came about. He has
hitherto refused to discuss this sub
ject in print.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
Kind Of One.

Kind 81 One.
cts be linguistT
"well. he listens In six different Ian
guages."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-02
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-05-13
UP TO DATE WomEH's CLUB.
Cocktails and Cigarettes For Msnksrs
Of Fashionable Boston Organization.

Cocktails and Cigarettes Fer Msmksrs
Of Fashionable Boston Organization.
Members Of the exclusive Chiffon
club, one Of the largest women's clubs
In the world. situated In the heart OF
Boston's Back Bay, may be served
with cocktail. highball or any other
sort OF "bracer,,' THAT they may de-
sire after the list Of May II the license
commissioners see ft to grant 1t the
license 1t has asked for.
Mrs. Robert I.ovett, vice presi-
dent, said that she was confident the
license would be issued. She said the
members could not expect to serve
their male friends with ginger ale.
But there isn't to be a regular bar
Mt the cIub--at least not for some
time. The drinks arg to be served on
trays by Mattresses.
Women may smoke in the club now.
They have no regular smoking room,
but the members ana their men or
women friends who desire to do 30
may puff a cigarette or fragrant cigar
ia the roof garden. Only cigarettes
are sold In the club.
The list Of membership comprises
some Of the most fashionable women
,of Boston. There are 450 resident
members and 100 nonresident