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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Gov. Wilson says the task ahead
Of me SO far as 1t is making appoint
My, what a jolt for the officeseekers.
And listen for the howl when that re-
mark sinks into their craniums.-
Statesville Landmark
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

Married men get into debt becaus
they have a family and unmarrss.
ones because they haven't "-NsE
York Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The firm Of Cooper & Shipper, of
Rocky Mount, have gone into bank
ruptcy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-12-26

The Legislature viii meet mex
January TO make = little trade ~isn
the railroads and appoint . few JUS
tices of the peace--Lincoln Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

millions, and they may not flower into
anything material, but they. do bring
their rewards in some shape, 10 the
heart, to the consciousness, in char
acter building and in a thousand and
one different ways, according to indi-
yidual circumstances. The striking
and romantic examples Of this truth,
accomplished after many days" are
high spots in human experience which
serve 10 call attention in peculiar
fashion 10 mans responsibility TO man
and the stream OF good that flows in
evitably, in greater or less volume,
from pure kindness.
To be charitable is to plant a tree
the fruit of which never wholly fails,
but It is an essential prerequisite that
selashness be not the impelling mo-
tive and that a generous act be not
predicted upon a carefully prepared
estimate Of the probable return. The
heart and not the brain must be
prompter, and the receiver be Consid-
cred rather than the given. In such
CO ses the principle works out unfail,
ingly, however widely its manifesto,
tons may vary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
NnTEAI. TO THE DOGS.

Deer Park, near Starved Rock, is a
most beautiful and romantic piece of
nature owned by a private individual
and thrown open to the public. 1t is
governed by d considerable number
OF rules for its protection. While they
are rather drastic. they seem to be
necessary. and there can be no serious
objection 70 any OF them except one
which reads: Dogs are not allowed in
this park and will be shot on sight.
II this sign was written in dog langu,
age so that the dogs could understand
it, ii would be all right. but as It is
painted in plain English, which dogs
are not supposed 20 he able 10 read
it seems that it is hardly fair to the
dogs
II it would read that dogs are not
allowed in the park, and if found there
in will be escorted 10 the boundaries. il
would be sufficient. but we do not be
lieve that any one has a right to throw
a park open without barriers of any
kind and put up a sign warning dogs
that they will be shot. when they are
only innocent trespassers. We DO not
believe that the man who .nstigated
that sign while he NAV be a great and
generous citizen. has the true milk OF
human kindness all the way through
his heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
THE WISCONSIN PRIMARY

Democrats OF Wisconsin will make
choice tomorrow between two candi.
dates for the party's nomination for
Eovernor-A. J. SChmitz and J. c. Kar-
el Mr. Kare, is making his candidacy
on a platform proposing repeal Of the
state income TAX law. On this account.
IL on no other he should be beaten. and
Mr. SChmitz chosen
At this crucial time in the party S
history st is important that the party
give proof that II is progressive II
would give no such prCot with Mr..
karel as IFS nominee. but would invite
criticism Of itself as party propQs-
ing, in repeal of the income tax law.
a course Of reaction.
There is not slightest doubt that SEN
ator la Toilette would take the stump
against Kare'. and probably accom-
p!ish his defeat With Schmitz the
nominee II Is extremely doubtful that
the senator would oppose him earn.
estly
The republican party uVder the in.
SEPARATION OF ia Fulet'ss leadership
has had the faith Of the people OF
Wisconsin. The opportunity Of the
democratic party TO win like reputa
ton for itself. and like faith. is pre-
sented in Schmitzs candidacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

have been introduced in congress and
concluded that none of these bills
went far enough Governor Wilson is
q man Of broad constructive stateman-
ship, competent to solve such prob
lens. / found him TO be in accord with
my views on the trust question. The
trust plank Of the Perkins platform
does not go far enough TO accomplish
the end desired
Speaking further of the third party
Mr. BTandeis said:
Il am extremely sorry to see that
so many good men who are seeking
Dnly for the best things have been mis-
led into following the new party when
they are confronted with an oppor-
tunity such as they never have had be-
fore in this country. In Governor Viii
son they can follow a candidate who is
absolutely free, who stands for the
things that mean industrial liberty.
who has no obligations and has made
no promises except the promise he has
made all his life 70 do the best he can
for the community"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

II is not necessary TO turn 10 story
books 20 learn the lessons taught by
old truths. Facts related in the cur
rent news are even more impressive
than fiction. Here is Joseph Harris.
66 years old and poor. Twins In Knox
vile. Tenn. who has just received
word that he has been willed $1,000.
GOO by a former tramp. whom he be-
iriended "a years ago. IL was a cold
winter morning when William Robin
son, a ScOtChWau OF IS. appealed 10
Harris, then prosperous for help Har-
RS gave him breakfast and employ
ment and five years later stakeu him
Tor Alaska. There Robinson struck
gold and became rich. bur after send
ing $500 20 his beuetactor he faded
from Harris knowledge Recently he
died az Brisbane Australia. leaving
his entire fortune 10 the old auction
eer who had suogored him.
There Is nothing 20 indicate that
Harris was inspired 20 his act Of kind.
ness by the admouNion 10 cast vour
bread upon the waters" or simply in
the hope that IL would return in more
substantial shape, but be has his re
ward ahundautIy nevertheless. He
has concrete reason for rejoicing now
but the chances are that az the very
time he cared for Robinson and res
cued him from hardship there were
compensations in the doing Of an IN
selfish kindness which compensated
him in another way. equally comfort
ing, II not as tangible in form o
course good deeds cannot all bring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
WILSON IS N FAVOR OF
IMMIGRATION, HE SAYS

Seasirt, y. j.. Sept Before leav-
ing Seagirt for Williams Grove, Pa,
Governor Wilson received a delegation
O Italians from Essex county. to
whom he spoke on the subject of i'm
migration. He also had a twO-hours'
conference with Louis Brandeis OF Bos-
ton, formerly republican. with whom
he discussed what he regards as nee
essary amendments to the Sherman
antitrust law.
The Italian delegation came. they
said. 70 congratulate the governor on
the work he had done for the state. but
primarily TO hear what he had 70 say
in answer 10 the charge that he would
discriminate against immigrants from
southern Europe.
Antonio Petrone, the spokesman,
said in part:
Some have seen fit TO distOrt your
views concerning immigration and
have made mountain out of a mole
hill However. the intelligent Italians
prefer 10 have their own opinion in
IN" matter and are willing to allow
the historian that latitude that the
writing OF impartial history requires
Intelligent men do not cOnstrue in
tclligent criticism as a reproach nor
As the expression OF race prejudice.
Indeed, the true historian is incapable
o. such a prejudice
IF in the past there existed condi-
lions that justified criticism, those con
ditions are improving rapidly and
soon the Immigrant OF southern
Europe will do himself justice and find
his proper place in ;ae American de-
mocracy as did his brother OF the
north.
The Italian is training himself for
the duties Of American citizenship. He
is becoming man Of action. He is
lending his labor and thought to the
state. He stands for progress. justice
ard equality"
Responding 10 the address, Cover
nor Wilson said.
i thank you very much and feel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

It's said that Lillian Russell. actress
and beauty writer" once known as
airy" but now fair. fat and over 40
Lillian" has taken to punching the bag
10 get her arms and legs in good con
dition.
According to Mrs. Russell-Moore's
maid (who ought to know, she can
make that bag talk. She can bounce
it off her head, her elbows, and even
her knees when she lengthens the
rope so she can jump that far
Yet there are women much younger
than Lillian Russell is today who grunt
and groan when they walk upstairs.
and who couldn't bend their knees
when STOPPING to pick anything from
the floor. 10 say nothing of the aver
age middle-aged woman taking up bag
punching at an advanced age and be-
ing able to jump in order to bounce
it off her knees
Lillian RuSsel's years are somewhat
over so; in fact, quite a bit over so.
But she has not allowed herself to get
stiff or stale. She has kept mind and
body agile, ready TO take up anything
new at any time. That's why she is
still beautiful
Other women have been coddling
themselves in bed or in rocking chairs,
or have lived IN a continuous rush
They have been careless Of their stom.
achs and their physical well-being
They have depended upon nostrums 10
keep the complexion clear and anti
fats 10 keep down avoirdupois. They
have had the idea that they may in.
dulge themselves in food or excite,
ment or in pure laziness without bad
results. putting faith in anything but
common sense, fresh air and exer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
COMMENT FROM THE CAPITAL

per cent with thread taxed so per cent.
The house is made of brick taxed
25 per cent and lumber taxed nine
per cent, with paint taxed 20 per cent.
The wall paper was taxed % per cent
and plain furniture 81 per cent He
hangs his pail on a steel pin taxed
45 per cent, using soap taxed 20 per
cent. His looking glass was taxed
- per cent and he combs his hair
with a rubber comb taxed 30 per cent.
He proceeds TO eat his supper which
was cooked on a stove taxed 45 per
cent, for which she used pots and ket-
ties taxed As per cent On their table
is common crOCkery taxed 50 per cent,
and cheap glass tumblers taxed As per
cent. The sugar he puts in his tea is
taxed "a per cent. which he stirs with
spoon taxed As per cent His meal
is frugal one, because the cost of
living is high.
EVERYTHING HE EATS TAXED.
He uses a knife and fork taxed
30 per cent in eating salt fish taxed
10 per cent; bread, 20 per cent; pota-
toes, % per cent; salt SO per cent;
butter, "a per cent. and rice G2 per
cent. He proceeds to read a book
taxed % per cent, and at the close Of
the day reClines in an iron-framed bed
taxed - per cent. with a mattress
taxed 20 per cent, sheets taxed 40 per
cent, and a cotton spread, IS per cent
He s taken i'll and the doctor pre-
scTibes medicine taxed % per cent,
which. being ineffective, he passes from
this active sphere of life and his re-
mains are deposited in a coffin taxed
30 per cent which is conveyed 70 a
cemetery in a wagon taxed 80 per cent,
deposited in its resting place in mother
earth and the grave filed in by the use
CT a spade taxed 10 per cent. while
over his grave is raised a monument
taxed 80 per cent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


else as the only preservation of health
and comeIiness.
Its pure laziness and self-indulgence
that make one old and ugly in middle
age-a time when every woman should
be in her prime, physically or ment-
ally.
It is possible for every woman TO
be in trim to kick a punching bag
when she's so. and TO keep her mind
from petrifying when she reaches mid
die age.
Speaking about petrified minds.
Have YOU ever come across any Of
those uncomfortable people who pride
/ themselves on being "set?" They are
never open TO reason. They have set
of opinions locked mp in a little draw
er in their mentality, and no matter
how yellow and dusty with age they
become. nor how obsolete, their pos
SCISSOR wouldn't change them for the
world They call this consistency or
being firm" though in fact they are
not consistent, for consistency keeps
pace with natural changes, and what
was consistent yesterday may not be
at all consistent with the conditions
of today.
AS for 'firmness possibly mule
is firm. but we don't call it that when
he has an opinion and sticks TO it in
spite of force or persuasion.
Women are supposed to be experts
in the matter of mind-changing. Per
haps they are. in little things. But
in important matters women are as
set as men. It's too much trouble to
change-to study new movements and
opinions that would create Nconsis
tenCy with the new conditions.
It's much easier to hold onto the old
ideas. Once formed. they require nc
effort of thought. The mind is allowed
to become lethargic until it sets OF
petrifes so solidly that nothing but
dynamite will disturb it
In their housekeeping women have
shown their Discrimination to think
: out new ways TO utilize new processes
even TO make work easier and accom-
plish all-around better results. Houses
are still run on the old rule-of-thumt
plan handed down by grandmothers
simply heGause the housewife has beer
started that way and hasn't kept hel
mind agile enough TO think up any
thing better or different
A mind which isn't properly exer
Cised soon becomes Just as useless
!: and poor specimen as the body which
isn't properly cared for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

II UGH honOred over having such words
said for me
Il feel that all that is necessary is
fer us ~ get acquainted and hope
the opportunities may be very many
when We know each other better
hope very much We are not looking to
cur past political affiliations. We are
all being reassorted politically and it
is more important as to what.we be
heve today than what We believed yes
terday.
In my History OF the American
People referred 10 conditions which
did exist and which afterward were
corrected by legislation These abuses
we're brought about mainly by steam
ship companies attempting to force
immigration. ! believe in legislation
that will correct all abuses. | am
learning all the time and the chief
benefit OF my present occupation is
that I am informing myself and en-
larging my education. hope TO be al
II long enough TO learn from people
like yourselves and from other people
things as they really are
Your reference 10 my history OF
the American people does credit 70
the generosity and the intelligence OF
YOU and your associates. America
never has shown any hostile spirit tc
immigrants"
Before taking the train for New
York MI BTandeis said.
Governor Wilson and ! discussed
Industrial and social problems and
naturally the Sherman antitrust law
/ We went over the amendments that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

if law the lahOring man returns a.
night from his toll, clad in wooden
suit taxed 10 per cent. shoes taxed
u per cent. stockings and underwear
y per cent, a cotton shirt taxed so per
cent. a wool hat and WOODEN gloves
taxed IS per cent He carries q dinner
pail taxed 40 per cent. and greets his
wife as she looks through a window
pane taxed GO per cent. and a curtain
taxed ~ per cent.
OTHER COMMODITIES TAXED.
After scraping his shoes on an iron
scraper taxed 80 per cent he wipes
them on a mat taxed so per cent. He
lifts the door latch taxed IS per cent,
and steps on a carpet taxed IS per cent.
He is mending an umbrella taxed so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Father Grove Dead.

Kewanee, H.. Sept 2&-Rey. F. l..
Grove. pastor OF the Visitation CathO-
lie church OF kewanee, died yesterday
az Calvary hospital. Rome. Italy He
was taken III when about 70 start on
a trip through. Europe last spring. He
was a member Of the special park
commission authorized BY the Illinois
legislature 70 purchase the Starved
Rock grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Charles B. Marshall received a
highly complimentary vote in the
Rock Island County Bar association
Saturday in connection with the en-
dorsement OF candidates for the va
cant circuit iudgeship. Mr. Marshall
led the democrats considered in CON
nection with the nomination and II his
formal endorsement follows by his
party he will no doubt be elected He
is thoroughly equipped for the Office
and would make an ideal Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

~ every minute
of his life, and
that he feels the
pressure on every
article of common
use, was wildly
demonstrated in
the house by Con
gresham Under
wood, floor leader
OF the majority.
Mr.. Underwood
traced the opera
lions Of the tariff
as It affects the
workers. and gave
the figures to show
how heavy the tax,
and how relentless
in its exactious. He
SAID:
Under the pres,
-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is &C.
countabls for the following. There
was a frightful disturbance on the low
or deck of the ark See what's the
matter, Ham, said the skipper. The
Young man was gone for some time
It's all right now, dad he said The
bull moose was trying TO butt the ele,
plant overheard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Jefferson y. Levy. Tammany con
gressman from New York City. is one
OF the persons mentioned by Police
Commissioner Waldo in his list Of
owners OF gambling houses whicS
have been raided within the past year
Levy IS recorded as the owner OF a
gambling resort known as the New
England Dramatic & Pleasure club.
During the past year il has been raid.
, ed four times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Sept. D in American
History.

1S39-Henry George. political econo-
mist, reformer and author. born;
died 1897.
1s62-Tragic death between the Ines
OF battle at Chantilly. Va. Of Cen
erai Philip Kearny L. &. A. Kear-
ny was alone when killed. He was
born in 1915
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
All There Is to IL.

~ AiC' . 10 ~ -
Just a little pleasure,
Just a little pain.
Just a little sunshine,
Just little rain.
just a little summer,
just a little fall.
Chunks of spring and winter.
Really that is all.
Just a little money;
Not 50 very much.
II you haven't any
Here and there a touch.
Just a little walking
Walking's very cheap
Just a little luncheon.
Then a little sleep.
Just a little stomach,
Just a little ache,
Just a little powder
That YOU have to take.
Just a little calling
On the Doctors skill,
Then when II is over
Just little bill.
Life is built OF TRIES.
Each a pinch OF snuff.
Taken altogether
They are large enough.
Just a little baby
Grows up tall and strong.
Takes a little wife
Thus 1t runs along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Pa Told Him,

PA. what is a pillo:yT'
a whstf''
"a pillory. Teacher asked me yes
terday. and I didn't know"
Why. that's facefious term some
times applied TO a drug store What
won't these schools put into your heac
7extY'-Washington Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Naval experts say that the gunnery
% the United States navy is now 1900
per cent better than it was at San
tiago Had it been as accurate and
destructive during the war with Spain
az 1t is claimed to be now by the eX-
perts, there wouldn't have been much
loft for the Spanish 10 surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Under a provision Of the bill re-
Gently passed by congress making the
usual appropriation for the postoffice
department, all government civil ser
vice employees are exempt from re-
moval except on charges after due no
tice and with fair opportunity TO be
heard In their own defense. Now watch
and see the list OF civil service en-
ployes grow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Unlikely to Pans

Sh'He'I 70 Ta5S.
Cant you settle this bill today. SRA
asked the tailor Of the delinquent sen
ator.
No. Shears: It wouldn't be pnrlia-
mentary. I've merely glanced over ii,
you know. and can't pass bill until
after its third reading Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

II is fortunate that President Taft
and ex-President Roosevelt won't
have 70 ride together from the
White house 10 the capitol again
March 4. Even the colonel would
find the experience embarrassing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
One Assured.

We ought to elect honest men Il
Office
But where shall we find them?"
You and | are honest.
"Yes-that is. ! am all right"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Meek.

as she good tempered:"
Good tempered: | should say so"
why do you think So
she got along all winter without a
cross word 10 our red headed janitor.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Heard you weren't going to have
any vacation this year"
NO. / am not"
You're foolish. Why don't you take
a month OFF,"
Say. do you know that my wife has
had six new hats this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
Probably the Reason.

81 wonder why Brown never sue
ceeds in anything he undertakes"
We'll. his failures seem To keep him
pretty busy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave
nue.. Rock Island. III. entered at the
postoface as second-class rnsttsr)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
BY CLYDE H. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus!
Washington, Aug. 31.-That the tar
If tax bears down heavily on the
workingman in this country practical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

II there's among the candidates
None you would aid 70 win
Just 20 into the voting booth
And write your own name in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
HuTnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DUNCAN ~. .s4frs

ONE reason an optimist is so Cheerful;
is that the difficulties % his trade
keep him so busy in order to be happy
that he doesn't have any time to grum-
bic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02
You Don't Know Him.

What perfectly lovely manners he
has. | wonder how he ever managed
TO get them
Don't you know"
mo. DO you
Sure. He practices on his wife at
home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

IS that the difficulties of his trade
keep him so busy in order to be happy
that he doesn't have any time to grum-
bic.
Thirty cents looks good TO the man
who hasn't had the price OF a sand
witch for three days.
The man who really wants 10 break
himself Of the habit of buying expen
sive cigars should quit smoking.
There is apt to be quite bit more
nourishment in the lay Of the hen
than there is in the lay of the poet.
The COW that gives buttermilk in
this buttermilk crazy age is the verita-
BILE goose that lays the golden egg.
Bachelors ought to he taxed 10 helm
out their much married brothers who
find it SO hard 10 meet their monthly
alimOny installments.
The man is up against IL indeed who
won't work himself and can't make his
plans work
Work when you work and play wher
you play. but don't gossip when you
gossip If YOU want 70 keep ont OF
trouble. Let George do it. You vii
find him entirely willing and eager t
employ a ready listener.
Time may he money. hut the mar
with the scythe and hourgIaSs doesn'r
have the bearing of millionaire
1t Is unlucky TO break your neck or
Friday. 1t is so apt to inconvenience
your friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

All Join with Labor in its great an
nual holiday It is a worthy and de-
serving occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-02

Thirty cents looks good TO the man
who hasn't had the price OF a sand
witch for three DAYS.