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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

Observations Of Old Cap Whipple.
Two OF the best things in this world
to stay out OF are politics and jail.
A homely women never gifts talked
about, very much.
There Amt nobody that kin be more
genial and entertaining than the Teller
%ho comes TO the party without beih'
invited. - +
Il must be durned dlscouragin' to
be a cold-storage egg. 1t Is almost
Impossible TO git a kind word '}
The feller with the poorest voice
wants to sing the most. ~
There amt nothing much more
calling than a pair OF them non
stretchable susnenders.
When Teller has got a fringe
around the bottom OF his trousers. it's
a purity safe bet that he is In tho
poetry business exclusive.
A feller's best friend is himself
and, he seldom finds it out until. he
gifts in a tight place. ~
Half OF the people in this world
don't know how the other half git
their bank stock.
Lem Higgins. who came back from
tine west this week, says there amt
no town like old Hoppertown after
all q nd j guess, by gravy, that there
amt. At least, there amt none Just
like 1t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

A carload OF eggs Is Imported from
the, United States into British colpm
bia every day on the average. to 5aSp.
ply the demand q this province, WI q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
CONTINUED, from Yesterday :.

u 80 2
wanted to Rest where lie would never
be Heard or again.
. In a conflding way he whispered
his Ambition for Deep and lmpene
trable Oblivion to one or two OF His
Friends and they got busy with the
County Chairman Who in turn, got
busy with the State Chairman, who
in turn, got busy with the Nationa,
Chairman and Our Hero was given
the nomination for Vice President
and was elected. When He Died he
got three lines in the old town paper
back among the Baking r,cwler adss
| Moral: No matter Whether tiles
have, ever Heard Of, You. before, IL you
get to begY Vice President, they viii
never; Hear Of You again. : ~ V 7.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
MUCH IN Ll5srlE.t

rp@,s nv IL j
Meats may be sliced evenly hn lbs.
tRurantn by a machine that an. In.
diana man has patented. "
'Ns
la letter opendts mail scale. and a
six.inch rule have been combined in
a handy desk implement.
, Bellows worked by the feet to blow
air into the mouth to help musician
play a wind instrument have been in!
vented by a German.
II That is works as well as gasoline
torch is the claim for new kerosene
torch for plumbers that an Illinois
man has patented. @ ri
& Norway Is considering a hydroetec.
trio scheme which Is calculated to rep.
resent a cabaclty OF more than two
hundred thousand horse ypower.
Il So many streets Of Berlin are paved
with asphalt and wooden blocks that
II has been found necessary to fit the
Horses with rope" shoes to prevent
slipping.
b In the French aerodome at Villa
scoublay well.known aviator took up
on his monoplane his little son. who
thus made his depn in the air at the
age Of three years and a hall.
1"nILL nlH arH
b Western Roklahoma contains larger
deposits OF gypsum than any State In
she union. II HAS been estimated that
There are 125,ooo,ooo,ooQ, tons ri this
materlal in sight In the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
CHAPTER XVI.

"Did It ever occur to you," began
Enid Maitland grayely enough, for she
quite realized the serious nature Of
the impending conversation, did II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
Responses Boiled Down.

Woodrow Wilson-Thanks.
W. Fl. }Taft-This Is AN unexpected
pleasure. Much obliged.
T. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

I The Turkish government has grant.
I'd the concession for the exploitation
of the Mirdite forests to the Bishop Of
s the Mirdites for 15 Years These. are,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

immense forests OF oak and other
woods Of about $500 acres. which
have never before been Worked, -.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

Bellows worked by the feet TO blow
air into the mouth to help musician
play a wind instrument have been In
vented by German
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

Razor that cannot be used to sharp
en- lead pencils.
Nose glasses that will not fall of
into the soup.
Roast duck that will not slip OF
the platter into the lap. Garder
seeds that will fulftll one-tenth OF The
claimh OF tina catalogue. y
Door key that will find the keyhole
on dark night.
Brass collar button that viii no
discolor the neck.
Time table that a man with an or
binary high school education can fig
ure out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

the p5ait indus. +
Of the imported
become smaller.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

II That is works as well as gasoline
torch is the claim for new kerosene
torch for plumbers that an Illinois
man has patented.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

la letter opendts mail Hscale. and a
six:inch rule have been combined in
a handy desk implement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

7f1I ------ cTfHfip Z NV - 4
Meats may be sliced evenly HI lbs.
taurants by a machine that an, In
diana man has patented.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09

Norway Is considering hydroeEec!
trlc scheme which is calculated to rep.
resent CAPACITY OF more than two
hundred thousand horse power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
CLASH TAKES TIME IN
THE SUGAR TRUST QUIZ

New York, May 1.-THE taking of
testimony in the federal action for
the dissolution OF the American Su-
gar Refining company was COM
menced here today before Special EX-
aminer Brice.
Counsel for the government and
the defense clashed over the ques-
ton of whether the voice OF Henry
o. Havemeyer, dead five years, be
heard. When the session adjourned
the question was undecided and it
seemed likely the point would be
taken to court for a decision. The
testimony which District Attorney
Wise sought to have written into the
record was given before the congress
sional commission in June, 1899.
Wise told the examiner in the testi-
mony Havemeyer testified the tariff
was the mother of the trust" and
he was lin business for himself. not
for his competitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

But this is a drawing room af-
fair" he fastened to explain. and
has nothing to do with your delight
full atmospheric theory"
She looked up into his face. and for
the first time her eyes were question
ing.
He met her look steadily with
growing sense of power. 81 am both
mortified and charmed" he continued,
Ito learn that yo- are Lucille Ahrens."
There was a silence. Something in
the candor OF the mans eyes. in the
kndliness OF his firm, handsome
mouth, made Lucille thoughtful.
When the two rejoined tn compa-
ny, it was time for departure. And
Lucile's aunt read something in the
faces of both that satisfied her dear
est wish AS soon as they were alone
she came close and gazed into the
girls dark eyes. We've done it,"
she whispered, triumphantly.
"Umph!" replied Lucille. dissem-
bling her bushes under a pretense OF
scorn. I'VE didn't do anything. hs
did it himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
HUMANE SOCIETY HEARS
REPORTS FOR APRIL

The Rock Island County Humane
society met in regular monthly ses-
sion last evening at the Association
house. The local society receives no
help financially from either state or
county and is dependent entirely for
support upon the membership dues
and small donations. During the
past two years membership cards have
been sent out with varied success.
Many people respond Immediately,
while others wait for longer periods.
The work that the society is carry
ing on is very necessary and should
receive the support that II deserves.
The usual bills of the society were
allowed. Humane Officer Writ Tay-
Tor submitted his report for the work
done during the month OF April which
is: Animal cases, received and inves-
tigated. three; horses and mules ey-
amined in harness, rs; drivers repri-
manded. 10; dogs destroyed, one.
Children's cases. complaints received
and Investigated. one. and adult cases
Investigated, two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Push Out the Chest.

Look at your figure in the next full
length mirror you see. says the Won
ans World. Nine chances out of ten
your chest curves in. your shoulders
round like bow. your stomach pro-
trudes. and your chin is thrust for
ward like prizefghter's Now make
an experiment. Take long breath.
push your chest out and hold it to that
position. Behold a miracle, Your
shoulders straighten till your back is
ike line. your stomach retreats. and
your chin assumes a position OF mod
est dignity. Now you are standing
correctly. and if you place any value at
all upon a good appearance you must
practice this position until 1t becomes
second nature. Remember that the
grand secret is. Push out the chest"
The rest OF the figure will take care
OF itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
AvlATORS KILLED IN
FLIGHT IN ENGLAND

London, May 14.-Victor Louis Mas
on, an American identified with extern
sive mining interests and at one time
private secretary to the American Sec
rotary OF war, Gen. R. A. Alger, and
his successor, Elihu Root, was killed
yesterday while making a flight at
Brooklands, with the English aviator
+. '. Fisher. Fisher also was killed
by being pitched out of the machine
when at a height of about $50 feet.
Fisher was about TO give an exhibit
ton and picked Mr.. Mason as a pas
senger from among the spectators.
They circled the track once, when the
machine, which was a monoplane,
made an abrupt turn. 1t wavered
moment and then fell straight TO earth.
ST. Louis, Mo-. May 14.-Ray Wheel
er, amateur aviator, is dead and Pete
Chaser, a companion, is probably ia
tally injured as the result of a plunge
into telegraph pole at Kinloch park
last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
His IncursbIe Disease.

The late John Hay had been ailing
one time, and a friend made bold to
ask what the trouble was. Il am suf-
fering from an incurable disease" Mr..
Hay replied with due gravity. Deli
cacy prevented the friend from max
ing further inquiry. but he told the
story TO acquaintance. and the report
soon spread through Washington that
deadly disease held the secretary Of
state within its grasp. at last en- in
innate acquaintance determined tc as
certain the nature of the secretarys
ailment. and. meeting the latter one
dsy. be said: Il have been told that
you are suffering from an incura BILE
disease Is it trueg' 1T is" said Mr..
Hay IN a sad tone. What is the in
durable diseaseT' asked the insistent
acquaintance. "Old age" said LIZ.
Hay, Sith q chuckle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
METH0DISTS MAY KEEP
RULE AGAINST DANCING

Minneapolis, May 14.-Unless the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church overrules the action
of its committee, that part OF the ia
nous paragraph $50, of the church
discipline which prohibits dancing,
card playing and kindred amuse-
ments, will remain a law of the
church
The entire committee late yester-
day voted. 100 to 81, to reject the
report of the majority of the SUBJ
committee which favored leaving the
amusement question to the CON
science of the individual. DR.. James
R. Day, chancellor of Syracuse, n.
Y, chairman of ne subcommittee
which favored striking out that sec
ton of the paragraph, served notice
on the committee that a minority re-
port would be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The place was quite deserted. Even
he frowsy woman in gray sweater,
who presided at the news stand hao
for the moment disappeared. Luclle
laid down one gay-backed magazine
and picked up another, wishing that
a train would come along. "heh
young man of vigorous physique ana
tastefully appareled, walked toward
her with determined strides.
Can l get an evening paper here?'
was the mans salutation.
The accent was Enthusiastically Eng
fish Lucille understood. The attend
ant was still absent. With modestly
lowered eyes and unchanged counten-
apce she sought the desired sheet.
But the Englishman slipped 1t out
from under fan OF papers. with
dignifled Thank you" he stuck the
paDer under his arm, throwing down
dime.
At the contingency OF making
change for dime Lucille could hard
" conserve her darkness of counten-
ance. She turned half away from her
customer. who staid waiting as she
took out her little purse with its sill
yer monogram.
There were no pennies. This was
an emergency. Should she run, or re-
main and bicker with her customer to
take a nickels worth of papers in de-
fault of change?
But worse yet-thc frowsy woman
came shutting back, and before
Tucila or the man had time for an
other maneuver she had spotted the
dime and las counting out the
change.
Of a m
suddenly dissolved and suffused his
whole face; he looked full at Lucille
with blue eyes that were half an
moved half beseeching. Il beg your
par he began.
But Lucille flashed him one glance
and fed-fed before her amusement
could give vent to itself.
The local was just pulling in. Lucille
ron for the head car and took a front
cot No one should witness heI
/ mirth.
! IuniIe's race with time, dressing
for dinner, increased her animation
CFe was almost bubbling over as she
5escended to her aunt's drawing
room where ten guests were as,
sembled.
I The annoyed aunt's sugar-coateC
rehuke had no effect upon her spirits
How lovely. All in white - bu
we've been waiting. Mr.. Rockford
has been her Is minutes"
Dreadful" laughed Lucille as they
approached the guests. She had for
! gotten Mr.. Rockford, the guest of the
evening.
Mr. Rockford" He was beini
presented. She caught one glance o
his candidIy distressed blue eyes. Hi
splendid color was fluctuating. Sh,
half expected to see under his arm
moist umbrella and a newspaper; bu
they had been laid a-ide with hi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

ulster.
He was muttering her name, call
ing her Miss Allen.
80 much the better" thought
Lucille.
Her aunt, who was watching them
narrowly, took occasion to draw her
aside before leading the way to the
dining-room.
Now, Lucille, do behave. this once"
expostulated that lady. We've count
ed so much upon this meeting, and
I'm sure. Harvey Rockford has looked
forward to it,
Then don't put me near him at
the table. I'll spoil everything"
warned the girl, mischievously.
But, Lucile!"
81 can't talk to him. auntie - not
now"
But in the drawing after din
ner her aunt seemed grimiy deter
mined to bring them together, and
Mr.. Rockford, himself. seconded her
| attempts. He tried several times to
! engage the girl in conversation alone,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health Is Worth Saving and Some
Rock Island People Know How
TO Save IL.

Many Rock Island people take
their lives in their hands by neg
lecting the kidneys when they know
these organs need help. Sick kid
neys are responsible for a vast
amount Of suffering and i'll health
the slightest delay is dangerous. Use
Doans Kidney Pills-a remedy that
has cured thousands Of kidney suf-
ferers Here is a Rock Island citi-
Zens recommendation.
Hugh Garvin, sol Fifteenth street,
Rock Island. Ill, says: Il used the
contents of one or two boxes OF
Doan's Kidney Pills a few months
ago with good results and / can say
that other members of my family
have taken them with benefit. Some
times ] suffered from a dull, nagging
ache through the small OF my back,
accompanied by a distressing kidney
weakness. When Doan's Kidney
Pills were brought TO my attention.
/ procured supply and their use
soon relieved me-"
For sale by ali dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn company, Buff
falo n. Y. sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name--Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
n HIS APOLOGY -

She wanted to breathe the moist
air and feel her hair crinkle and cling
around her face. But the clouds had
broken away and the stars were out.
Lucille laughed softly. That was
what depressed her: it had cleared
off. She would have a rise OF spirits
when another shower came.
She turned about, smiling to her
self, to meet in the doorway-Haryey
Rockford. In a moment she was rally
ing her scattered forces. But this
was hard to do under the bright smile
and frank, unembarrassed gaze OF
Harvey Rockford.
Miss Ahrens," he said, while his
splendid figure blocked her only
means of escape. 81 have an apology
| to make"
Lucile's dark eyes danced with ma
| licious merriment. But, Mr.. Rock
ford, the weather has cleared, and all
the disturbances of the past few
| hours, both atmospheric and subter-
| ranean, are as if they never had hap
| pened."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Blind Workers First.

1t was the recruits first fire. A
piano factory was burning. Said the
battalion chief to the recruit:
Find out where the tuning room is
and make for that"
The recruit obeyed. Afterward he
asked why.
Because during working hours you
are likely ID find several blind men
there" said the chief. MANY piano
tuners are blind, and In case Of fire
they need first help in getting out
When fighting fire in a piano factory
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

and she as often thwarted him by in
Guiding some one else.
After repeated rebuffs there came a
noticeable change in his policy. He
seemed all at once to realize that
Lucille was not the only girl in the
drawing-room.
He had talked for 90 minutes with
Marie Locke. and laughed-a laugh
musical with good nature - when
Lucille began to feel that he should
have apologized, that 1t was his duty
to have apologized long ago.
Why shouldn't Marie with her
brunette beauty and her seriousness
attract him? With a toss of her
bright head, she dismissed all claim
TO Mr.. Rockford's attention.
In the face of this remuneration it
was inexplicable why, as she with
drew to the conservatory, she islt a
slight sense of pique-an emotion al
together new to her-because he did
/ not follow. She talked down u mar
row passage. between rows OF ferns,
J and stepped through an open door
upon a veTanda.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
OFFICERS OF THE
new BANK NAMED

The directors Of the new German
Trust & Savings bank met this morn
ing. organized and elected the follow
ing officers:
President-Otto Huber
Vice President. l.. Vernon.
Cashier-G. o. HueCkstedt
The meeting was held at the Peo-
pies National bank, Of which the new
bank Is TO be a part The officers are
the same as those Of the Peoples Ma
tional. The new bank starts of with
capital stock of 100000 and a sur
plus Of $4,000. The personnel Of its
list Of stockholders assures the sue
cess OF the bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
PRICE OF A PICTURE.
Terms corot Is Sad to Have Exacted
From His Friend Perier.


A French paper gives the following
anecdote of Corot: NJ. Perier, brother
of the former French president, NJ
CaSimir Perier, was a close friend Of
the great BarbiZon painter. One day
it was Sunday-wnen he was visit
ing the artists studio he grew en-
thusiastic over a figure painting that
Corot was at work on, for on Sun
days Corot devoted himself to figure
subjects.
That is my distraction" he used to
say.
NJ. Perier determined to acquire this
picture and COrOt was equally deter
mined not TO let him, as his modesty
would only allow him to rank as g
landscape painter.
"All right" said Corot at last, you
may have the canvas. but on one con-
dition-yOu must pay in exchange for
ii the butchers and bakers bills OF
my friend Millet." NJ. Perier agreed
TO this unusual price and with the
painter went to find the two shop
keepers. The bakers bill came to
$4,000 and the other TO $4,000. for the
bills had been running for twelve
years. So NJ. Perier's Corot cost him
5000.
What a stroke Of business" COM
mented the artist. My picture was
hardly worth S3OOT
Good stories should not be dissected,
but analysis Of this one seems to show
that the Millet household spent at least
81 day at the bakers and over 81 a
day at the butchers. which seems ex-
ceSsive at the French prices Of those
days.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Roads Decline Arbitration.

Chicago, May 14.-In a letter to p.
J. Flannery, international president OF
the Freight handlers union, W. A
ayers association has refused the arbi-
tration offer made by Mr. Flannery
several days ago. Mr.. CARROTS letter
said the railroads in Chicago were no
longer suffering inconvenience as a re-
suit Of the strike of about 5000 freight
handlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

ceeded last night in electing MAORI
ties of the platform, constitution, reso-
lutions and labor organizations com
mittee Of the convention.
After the report Of the tellers was
read, Congressman Victor Berger of
Wisconsin, speaking for the 'conserva-
tive' delegates, announced that not
only would the convention refuse to
endorse industrial unionism." but
would go on record as condemning the
methods of the Industrial Workers OF
the World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
A VOTE FOR
JUSTICE GEORGE A. COOKE
Democratic Candidate for Reelection to the
Illinois Supreme Court
Is Vote for the Continuation of a Non
Partisan Judiciary in the Lii
nOis Supreme Court
which refused to reverse iudgment in

which refused to reverse judgment in
conviction.
Concluding the decision in the
Dietz case, the court says:
PITY the defendant as we may, We
have no choice of course on this rec
ord. 1t is true now, as it was in the
days OF Hebrew prophets that he who
sows the wind must needs be content
if he is compelled TO reap the newt
able whirlwind."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
DIETZ, OUTLAW, LOSES
IN THE SUPREME COURT

Madison, May 14.-John F. Dietz,
of Cameron dam fame and last fall
sentenced to life Imprisonment on
the charge Of numbering Oscar Harp,
deputy sheriff, at the siege of the
Dietz homestead, must remain in pris-
on according TO a ruling of the SUI
preme court of Wisconsin today,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
SOCIALISTS FIGHT OVER
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

Indianapolis, Ind, May 14.-Antag-
onists in the socialist national conven-
ton to a platform declaration approx
ing the unit form Of labor Organiza-
ton, as opposed to the crafts plan of
the American Federation of Labor, sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
DENIES THAT HE WAS
REFUSED SALOON LICENSE

Harry Manwaring, who conducted
a saloon at 431 Twelfth street up TO
the recent issuing of new licenses.
takes exception 70 the statement
made by the city authorities that he
was refused permission to continue
in the saloon business. He claims he
quit Of his own accord to 60 farming.
City authorities reiterated today that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
TWO NEW OFFICERS
ASSIGNED TOARSENAL

Lieutenants A B. Budd of Fort Law
ton. Wash, and Burton Lewis at the
Hawaiian islands have been assigned
TO the staff at the Rock Island arsenal
in place of Captain Jordon and Lieu
tenant Maisch, who were recently
transferred TO other posts. The new
officers will report here for duty
June 20.
Major ]. H. Rice of the ordnance
department is the guest of Colonel G.
W. Burr today.
Colonel Burr has just returned from
trip of inspection at Keokuk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
NEED EXTRA VENiRE
TO COMPLETE JURY

Though 25 men have been examined
for jury service in the Muscatine labor
case before the district court of Scott
county where the case was taken, on
change of venue, the jury is far from
completion. An extra venire will be
called for in an endeavor TO secure
enough jurors to complete the list.