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Evening star., 1912-08-26

Mr. Archbold is a magazine contributor
who wishes his manuscript had been lett
! in the waste basket
Evening star., 1912-08-26

What looks like a spear that knows no
brother may turn out to be a boomerang
Evening star., 1912-08-26

The bull moose iden of settling the race
question is to leave it exactly Where II
was before.
Evening star., 1912-08-26

Washington's base ball club has man.
aged to introduce progressive move
ment that amounts to something.
Evening star., 1912-08-26
The Immortal Morse.
From the Columbus Dispatcl

However, IL is true that Morse was
dying in prison-he was dying to ge.
out Now he is about to put a fleet al
ships on the Atlantic
Evening star., 1912-08-26

p.vahle In advanee-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday Included. one month. 60 cents
Dajiy Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $2ao year,
Evening star., 1912-08-26
Proof.

"What reason have you to think that
my campaign contribution was gratefully
received?" asked Mr.. Dustin Stax.
1.-The fact replied his secretary. that
the gentleman Immediately came back
for more"
"A man can't build muffin much." said
Uncle Eben, 'if he stops to heave rocks
an throw mud when he orter be pilin up
bricks an mortar"
Evening star., 1912-08-26

Entered N second-c class mail matter at the post
ofice at Washington ID. Q.
Evening star., 1912-08-26
The svs,ias star xswspspsr Company.

RnafneGs Once nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chica9o Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St.. London. England.
Evening star., 1912-08-26

rNe Evening star. with the Sunday morning
edition, IL delivered by carriers within the city
aS Is centa per month: daily only. p cents per
rnonth: Sunday only, 20 cents per month Orders
NAV be sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440.
Collection Il made by carrier at the end OF eacn
month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
WINNING A Bride.
Mark TWain'S Wooing of Lovely
Olivia Langdon.

In Harper's Magazine Albert Bige-
low Paine. the authorized biographer
of Mark Twain, tells how the great
humorist first met Olivia Langdon.
who afterward became his wife. They
met in New York. Young Charles
Langdon. who had been on the voyage
of the 'Innocents," brought them to-
gether
AT the old st. Nicholas hotel. which
stood on the west side of Broadway
between Spring and Broome streets.
there We're stopping at this time Jervis
LangdOn. a wealthy coal dealer ana
mine owner of Elmira; his son Charles
and his daughter, Olivia. whose pic
tured face Samuel Clemens had first
seen in the bay of Smyrna one Sep
TENDER day. Young Langdon had been
especially anxious to bring his dis
tinguished Quaker City friend and his
own people together. and two days be.
fore Christmas Samuel Clemens was
invited to dine az the hotel He went
very willingly. The lovely girl of the
miniature which he had first seen in
her brothers stateroom had been often
part Of his waking dreams. For the
first time. now, he looked upon its
reality. Long afterward he said:
1T is forty years ago From that
day to this she has never been out OF
my mind
His was not IN unrufled courtship
When at last he reached the point OF
proposing for the daughter of the
house neither the daughter nor the
household offered any noticeable en-
coura cement to his suit
There was only provisional en-
gagehent at first Jervis Langdon sug
gested. and Samuel Clemens agreed
with him, that it was proper to know
something Of his past as well as of his
present before the official parenta
sanction should be given When Mr.
LangdOn inquired as to the names OF
persons of standing to whom he might
write for credentials, Clemens pretty
confidently gave him the name of tht
Rev. Mr.. Seedlings and others of SaI
Francisco, adding that be might write
also 70 Joe Goodman II he wanted to
but that he had lied for Goodman q
hundred times and that Goodman
would lie for him If necessary sn hi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
DON PULL OUT
THE GRAY HAIRS
A Few Applications of a Simple
Remedy VIII Bring Back
the Natural Color.

''Pull out one gray hair and dozen
will take its place" is an old saying,
which is, to a great extent, true, if no
steps are taken to stop the cause. When
gray hairs appear it is a sign that Ma
ture needs assistance. 1t is Nature s
call for help. Gray hair, dull, Hfelcss
hair, or hair that is falling out, is not
necessarily a sign of advancing age, for
there are thousands of elderly people
with perfect heads of hair without a
single streak of gray.
When gray hairs come, or when the
hair seems to be llfeless or dead, some
good, reliable hair-restoring treatment
should be resorted to at once. Special
lists say that one of the best prepare
tons to use is the old-fashioned "sage
tea" which our grandparents used. The
best preparation of this kind is Wyeth' 5
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, a prep
aration of domestic sage and sulphur,
scientifically compounded with later dis
covered hair tones and stimulants, the
whole mixture being carefully balanced
and tested by experts.
Wyeth'S Sage and Sulphur is clean and
wholesome and perfectly harmless. 1t
refreshes dry, parched hair, removes
dandruff and gradually restores faded
or gray hair to its natural color.
Don't delay another minute. Start
using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur al
once and see what a difference a few
days treatment will make in your hair.
This preparation is offered to the
public at fifty cents a bottle, and is
recommended and sold by all druggists.
Special agents, Harper House phar.
macy, 18th St and End Ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

testimony would be OF no value The
letters to the clergy were written, and
Mr.. Langdon also wrote one on his
own account
Clemens was in Jacksonville, H.,
at the end Of March, 1869, and in let.
ter to his publisher states that he will
be in Elmira two days later and asks
that proofs of the book be sent there
He arrived according to schedule, anx,
ious to hear the reports that would
make him, as the novels might say
the happiest or the most miserable OF
men, Jeryis Langdon had a rather
solemn look when they were alone to
gether. Clemens asked:
you've heard from those gentle
men out thereY
Yes, and from another gentleman
/ wrote concerning you
They don't appear to have been
very enthusiastic from your manner
"'Well, yes; some of them were
81 suppose l may ask what particu-
lar form their emotion took?
"'Oh, yes; yes, they agree unani.
mouSly that you are brilliant, able
man, man with a future. and that
you would make about the worst hus
band on record
The applicant for favor had for.
lOTn look
There's nothing very evasive about
that, he said.
There was period of reflective ST
lence. 1t was probably no more than
a few seconds, but it seemed longer
Haven't you any other friend that
you suggest Langdon said
Apparently none whose testimony
would be valuable
''Jervis Langdon held out his hand
You have at least one he said. 1 he
lieve in you. l know you better than
they do
And so came the crown of happi
ness. The engagement of Samuel
Langhorne Clemens and Olivia Lewis
Langdon was ratified next day, Feb
2, 1863"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
TESTS ARE STARTED
TODAY IN ROCK ISLAND
They Will Be of Wide Interest
and Public Is Cordially
Invited to Them.

Much interest will be aroused by
the public tests which have started at
the Harper house pharmacy, now To-
Gated on the northwest corner of Sec
and avenue and Nineteenth street IN
der the direction of head representa-
tives of Frank A. Dillingham;, the
well-known Cincinnati, Ohio, manu-
facturer. Discussing their plans, this
statement is given out:
We have arranged for introducing
into Illinois, starting in this city, the
new tonic known as Plant Juice"
The Harper house pharmacy has been
selected for the immediate supply
headquarters and place of demonstra-
ton. We have stationed a demon
strator there and he will receive the
public daily from s a. N. TO p. m.
He will make interesting Plant
Juice tests, give full information and
answer questions.
Plant Juace' is new. In a brief
time it has sprung into worldwide
prominence. There is no known
tonic so effective in combating those
prevailing ailments WHICH are sap
ping the life and energies of city peo-
pie, namely, stomach and nervous
disorders. The ravages of these
troubles are today written upon the
faces of a large per cent of the resi-
dents of this city. They have brought
the back to nature cry that has gone
up throughout the land. Plant Juice
is a great tonic and specific for stom-
ach and nervous disorders. Wherever
! introduced it springs into immediate
popularity. 1t is a true specific for
| all cases OF debility, where there are
such symptoms as these: Poor diges-
/ ton, headache. backache. constipa-
! ton, nervousness, physical and men,
! tai depression, loss of appetite, sleep
/ lessness and a general low state OF
health, oftimes referred to as all run
down So many fatal diseases af-
fecting vital organs result from this
condition that those suffering from II
! in any degree should lose no time In
! seeking relief. Visit the Harper
house pharmacy. corner Second ave,
nue. and Nineteenth street at once and
! witness the tests and demonstrations
of this great and new tonic"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
a Fortune In His LeGs,

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth
an English gentleman Of wealth named
Corbet. OF a distinguished family near
Shrewsbury, bet that his leg was the
handsomest in the country or kingdom
and staked estates worth 100000 on
the subject he won the wager. and a
picture Is still preserved III tile family
mansion representing the process OF
measuring the legs Of the different con
teStants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
SOUGHT TO MASTER A TURN.
HOT WEATHER TROUBLES OF HAIR AND
SCALP VANISH With THE USE OF HERPICIDF

Beginning now It is imperative that
we arrange and carry out a complete
plan OF scalp cleanliness. This can
not be done effectually without New
bros Herpicide.
Herpicide destroys the tiny vege-
table growth in the scalp that causes
dandruff, itching scalp. falling hair
and badness. once this microbic
enemy Of the hair is destroyed and
kept out OF the scalp, the hair is
bound 70 grow as nature intended.
During the summer months the
perspiration that exudes in increased
quantities carries out poisonous and
refuse matter that would otherwise
clog up the pores OF the scalp. Incom-
plete elimination 81 this waste pro-
duces a hot and feverish condition OF
the sweat glands known as prickly
heat, for which Hcrpicide gives i'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

mediate relief. Herpicide stops itch
ing of the scalp almost instantly.
There is a sense of GOODNESS and
cleanliness accompanying the use of
Newbros Herpicide which is very
pleasant and gratifying. The odor is
a delight.
II not already acquainted with the
merits OF this most popular Of all hair
dressings, send 10 cents in postage or
silver for a trial size bottle and book
let on the care of the hair. Address
The Herpicide Co, Dept S, Detroit,
Mich.
Herpicide is sold everywhere: salts
faction guaranteed or money refund
ed Two sizes, 80 cents and 500.
Applications obtained at the best bar
Der shops and hair dressing parlors.
Young & McCombs, COOPERATIVE
Store Co, special agents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
JOLIET EXPERT WILL
ADDRESS MERCHANTS

Anton Schager. secretary Of the
Joliet Commercial club, will address
the members of the Rock Island Bust
ness Mems association at a dinner at
the New Harper hotel Thursday night
at o'clock. He will take as the sub
ject of his address Ratings and Col
lections." Mr. Schager is known
throughout the state as one of the most
able commercial men in any business
mems organization, and his expert
opinion should be of great benefit to
the local merchants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
RheunatIsm Quickly
Relieved.

Morton l.. Hill of Lebanon, Ind,
says: My wife had inf1ammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and Joint;
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had beeL in bed for sir
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received 10 benefit until she tTied Ut
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. Il
gave immediate relief and she was able
TO walk in three days | am sure Il
saved her life Sold By Otto Grotjan
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island, and
Gust. Schlegel & Son. 22O Seconc
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
GETS-IT for COrns
Really a Wonder
New Way, Painless, Safe and Sure.
Omit That: GETS-IT VIII Ger my
Corn

The new kind % corn cure. the only
sure kind the only easy. safe. painless
kind lS here is what CUru-Ts~ tered
people have been looking for ever since
tue age II shoes. Does il really 90 the
work. Well just one trial will prove -
The name Of this big surprise i.
"GETS-IL-' because II gets II You
-5u-J have 10 wrap Eo-r toes in band
ages There are TO TlasGsrz. no saIvez
What IL more .GETS-LT" viii never
absolutely can't hurt nr make the true
flesh sore. a. many other corn things
do. II !t gets on JE- skin. 70 won't
can't hurt ~ .uJlre the desa Apply ID
in two seconds It's qua teed. o.
E-u.-- money refunded
Your druggist sells 'GETS-IT." q
cents per Ur--l.. or CIr--I. II you wish
from Z Lawrence ~ CO. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

with friends during the day she said
it was her desire TO master the right
hand turn" She declared no woman
aviator had mastered the feat. 1t is
believed she was attempting 10 master
the turn when the accident happened.
The young woman began her ca
reer as an aviator in San Diego, Cal.
Before she entered the flying game
she was a stenographer for an avia-
ton company. Recently she purchas-
ed a piplane Of her own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
River Riplets

The steamer G. W. Hill will arrive
at the local harbor from Dubuque
Friday morning, June 81, and will
take out an excursion of the First
church Of Davenport to
Linwood. That night the motormen
and conductors have chartered the
boat for a river trip. The following
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

Sunday the Moline Turner society viii
90 to Muscatiue for an all day jaunt
Monday the Unitarian Sunday school
will take the Hill" for Linwood and
that evening the Tri-City Railway en-
ployes will give their annual moon.
light excursion.
The st. Paul last night took out
an excursion given by the Daven-
port Baseball club, and left this morn
ing for Clinton, where two more trips
are booked for today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
Ia TOILETTE BANNER CHEEREn.
Too Professional.

II saw that man gazing into yom
eyes said Maud
Yes" replied Mamie. i felt com
plimented until learned that he 8
studying 10 be an ocuIist. had the
same disappointing experience with 8
young dentist who was always anxious
TO make NE smile Washington Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
What Impressed Him.

What impressed you most In our
great cityT asked the native
We'll" replied the man from the
small town. I've been here for a week
and noticed that nobody wears sun
day clothes on Sunday" - Cincinnati
ENQUIRER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves. ban
ism sick headache, prevent despond-
ency and inyigorate the whole sys-
TEN. Sold By al druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
Brutus and Caesar.

"Brutus," said Caesar as he drew
himself mp majesticslly. this is ex-
ceedingly rude of you"
"RudeA How" demanded Brutus.
why" answered Caesar just before
he fell, Ito cut an old friend. "-Balti.
more American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
Ended the Matter.

Saxon-Its a fine morning, Sandy.
Sandy grunts. Saxon-I said IL was a
fine morning. Sandy. Sandy-Verra
weel. vera weel. dinna want tae ar
GueELondon Opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
LOWDEN'S PLACE
GIVEN TO WEST
illinois Republican Representa-
tives Elect Chicagoan to
National Committee.
DENEEN POWER is SHOWN
Governor Is Selected for Chairman OF
the Convention Delegation
In Long Fight.

Chicago, June 1s.-Governor Deneen
and his forces demonstrated their con-
t,ol of the Illinois delegation last night
in the election Of Roy o. West as a ma
tional committeeman from Illinois TO
succeed Frank o. Lowden. When the
ballot was taken IL OF the IS delegates
cast their ballot for Roy o. West, while
II voted for Chauncey Dewey.
The name of Frank l. Smith of
Dwight was not presented to the dele
cation Up TO the last moment the
friends Of Dewey and Smith were in
sistent that they had votes enough in
sight TO block the election of the COM
mitteeman until after the nomination
Of the republican candidate for presi-
dent, but when the caucus was opened
a motion 10 hold the election in abey-
ance was lost by an overwhelming ma
jority.
DEwEY-SMITH PLAN.
The idea Of the Dewey-Smith forces
in trying TO bring about a postpone
ment was to hinge upon an agreement
to the effect that in the event of the
denomination of President Taft, Col.
onel Smith, who is the Illinois manager
! for the Taft forces, should be given
the Dewey support for committeeman
while in the event of the nomination
Of Colonel Roosevelt the Smith follow
ing should support Mr.. Dewey for the
| post. Up TO yesterday noon the Smith.
! Dewey combination maintained that il
| had about 81 votes, but when it came
/ TO the test last night the governor
was in the saddle and Roy o. West
was elected.
OFFICIALS OF DELEGATION.
The officials of the delegation were
elected as follows:
Chairman-Charles S. Deneen.
Vice president for nlinois-Lawr
ence Y. Sherman.
Member of committee to notify pres
idential candidate-Martin B. Madden
Member of committee to notify vice
presidential candidate-E. L. Haw
braker.
Committee on credentials-R. R
Mccormick
. committee on permanent organlZa
tion-Ira c. Copley.
Committee on Rules-John.L Hamil
ton.
Committee on resolutions-W. F
Bundy
Secretary OF delegation-Fred f
Sterling.
After eight hours of wrangling tn,
Illinois delegation reached a point
last night where so of the IS delegates
were practically unified on the Roose
welt program for temporary organiza
ton Of the convention. Eight of tn,
delegates, including the two from the
Lorimer district, which was carried
by President Taft at the primaries
avowed their intention of voting fol
Senator Root for temporary chairman
BY ballot the remainder of the dele
cation indicated that il was solid,
against the election OF Mr.. Root.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
AVIATRIX KILLED
IN CAPITAL FALL
Miss Julia Clarke Fatally
Wounded in Making Trial
Flight in Aeroplane.
TRAGEDY SEEN BY MANY
Young Woman, Whose Home Is Den
yer, Expires While Being Rushed
TO Springfield Hospital.

Springfield, Ill. June 1s.-Miss
Julia Clarke Of Denver, % years old.
an aviator, fell from a 5ipIane at the
state fair grounds a. s 30 O'Clock last
night suffering injuries which re-
suited In death while she was enroute
70 a Springfield hospital a mile away.
Preparatory 20 two flights In this city
Friday and Saturday, the woman was
on a trial trip when the accident hap
pened
Miss Clarke. with the promoters Of
the meet, went 10 the fair grounds
early IN the evening She made a
fight over the grounds and while re-
turning 20 the starting point collided
with a tree.
BIPLANE - OVERTURNED.
The biplane was overturned and
the woman fell 90 feet 20 the ground.
The left side OF her head was crush
ed and her right leg was broken.
The meets promoters and friends
Of the woman were standing a short
distance away when she dropped 70
earth. They rushed TO her side and
then called an ambulance.
u 10 said that Miss Clarke, who
had made several flights throughout
the country, was warned 10 beware
OF the clump OF trees within the in
closure from which she made the
flight. On her return trip one Of the
propellers struck limb OF a tree,
causing the tragedy.
SOUGHT TO MASTER A TURN.
Miss Clarke came 10 Springfield
from Chicago 10 participate in the
meet 10 be held Friday and Saturday.
She intended 20 make several fights
during the week. In conversation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

Continued fro Page One,
Texas delegates. but attracted no at
tention.
The first real applause came when
former Vice President Fairbanks en-
tered with James - Watson Of Indi-
ana, the latter the Taft floor leader.
The two Taft delegates from Cali.
fornia were unable TO reach seats in
that states delegation, but found
places with the Alaska men.
CALIFORNIA; MISSING.
When California arrived 26 Roose-
welt men took seats. Governor John
son said he did not know where the
Taft men were and that California
was % for Roosevelt, despite the ma
tional committee.
NEGROES YELL FOR TAFT.
The New Jersey delegates came in
with Roosevelt song. From all parts
Of the hall rival yells burst forth. Mu-
sic of the band was drowned in cries
Of well-drilled delegations A band
swung into Dixie" and Taft negro del
egates from Florida climbed up onto
chairs and sang. AS the song conclud-
ed. they shouted a yell of defiance at
the Roosevelt delegates from New
Jersey. seated across the aisle. A mo-
ment later Jersey returned its yell and
band struck up Marching Through
/ Georgia" Scattered cheers greeted
[ the song.
As delegations entered there was
cheering for their favorftes and ex-
element began 10 manifest itself.
At 1902 Rosewater began pound
+ ing for order. The confusion was so
/ great, police were sent among dele
/ gates 10 secure order.
Ia TOILETTE BANNER CHEERED.
While an effort 10 secure order was
being made the Wisconsin delegation
I entered and their la Toilette banner
. received cheers. Silence was secured
at 1915.
AS soon as quiet was restored. Rev.
James F Callaghan was introduced
and delivered a prayer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
NATIONAL CONVENTION is
CALLED TO ORDER AT NOON

Continued fro Page one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18
Out Town Men

Young. middle aged and Old
Men who live out Of town or
IN the country should call on
as at once when visiting the
city as many cases can be
cured in one or more visits or
by continuing treatment at
home IN privacy. Write II you
cannot Calt Consultation al
office or by letter free Every
thing held secret and COnndel-
tial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-18

sII F1fteenth ST. tSecOnd Floor,
MOLINE. I'LL.
Hours-opeU only on Wedues-
days from so the afternoon un-
III 9 in the evening and Friday
evening 70 8, and sunday
mornings. = 20 IL During other
days call ~ Davenport once
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate
transfers as taken from the abstract
office of Stephen Varga, from Feb
18th to Feb. "a, 1912.
T.. l.. Davis to M. A. Scovil, so
acres in Franklin township, $4,000
William Allard to School Dist. No.
6, Woodland township, acre, $40.
School Dist. No. to William AL
lard, l acre in Woodland township
SIS.
J. z. McAlister to G. H. McAlister,
lots in Weldon, $3.50.
Richard F.. Hodson to J. C. Thorn
ton, 1913 acres in Woodland town
ship, 81.
G. M. Hutchinson to G. w. Doolit-
tie, lots in Garden Grove, $1,000.
G. w. Doolittle to G. M. Hutchin-
son, lots in Garden Grove, $1,000.
William Tharp to Charles Tharp,
lots in Pleasanton, $3.50.
John Hatcher to Luther Bason,
$50 acres in Eden township, $4,000.
N. w. and H. c.. Smith to D. F.
Lambert, lots in Lamont, $500.
D. Myers to w. H. Fletcher, lots
in Decatur City, $3.50.
R. F. Hicks to D. Flexner, 213
acres in Garden Grove township,
$4,000.
f. Vanderflugt to Oscar Anderson,
$50 acres in Bloomington township,
$4,000.
B. S. Parker to C. NJ. Axes, 80
acres in New Buda township, $4,000.
Allie Palmer to r. r. Trower, lots
in Grand River, $3.50.
l.. E. Brown to Ira Brown, un-
divided 10 of 400 acres in Richland
township, $3.50.
G. A. Carrithers to M. C. Aldrich,
80 acres in Center township, 81.
Eva Palmer to Harry Andrew, lots
in Grand River, 5000.
Geo. S. Lee to VIM. Anstey, lots in
Grand River, $3,0O5.