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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13
AndaluSia

AIr and Mrs. 7. Z. Cole left here
Saturday, Mr.. Cole and his two
sons for Canada. and Mrs. Cole and
daughter for Milan, where they are to
visit a few weeks at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs Harry Titterington before
they start for their new home.
Chudren's DAY services at the Bap-
list church Sunday evening were we'll
attended.
Nh and Mrs. James Currey and son,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13

Graduate June 21.-Graduation exer-
cises for st. Mary's parochial school
students will be held Friday, june 81,
in the Barrymore theatre. Thirteen
pupils will complete their school work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13

Iowa State Retail Grogers' associa-
ton, held az Clinton, was selected as
secretary TO succeed Ira y. Thomas
OF Des Hoinos 10y the executive board
al "a meeting held at the Commercial!
club. Robert Shauuahgu of Ottum-
wa and Ira Thomas we're also caudi-
dates for the position. The latter
appeared before the board 10 place
his name I'm nomination. but IL was
evident from the first that his
chances were hopeless. The fight at
Clinton had resulted in the ousting
of almost the entire personnel of the
old board and IL was apparent that
the new members would take such
q radical step as TO select the man
whom they were elected 10 Gust.
Cunningham dramatic assumption
Of authority also made him a favor
itc over Shauuahau of Ottumwa. al
though the latter was generally un-
dcrstood 70 be the favorite Of the
compromise party made up of
members of both the Grove follow
ing aud the more conservative MEM
bers OF the iusurEeut body.
Many Foreigners Here. - The last
census. which showed Davenport
with a population Of 43.o2S. showed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13

rheumatism Relieved IN a rev Hours.
n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis. SAYS:
i was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so could not turn my head,
and all through my body. | tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until l procured
Dr. Detchous Relief Tor Rheumatism.
In d few hours the pain was relieved
ana IN three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and | was at work"
Sold by otto GrotJan, 1901 Second ave.
nue.. Rock Island; Gust SchIegel & Son,
Z2U West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13

Tuesday at the home OF Gill Hobart.
The funeral services Of Mrs. Christ
Paula, who died from paralysis Fri
day afternoon at her home, near Tay-
lor Ridge, were held at the Baptist
church Sunday 1T Y O'Clock. Rev. J.
". Saunders officiating. Her body was
laid to rest in the Andalusia cemetery.
She IS survived by her aged husband
and one daughter, Mrs Rosa Erie
Mrs. Clarence Skinner and son of
Rock Island spent few days the last
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Kane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13
Heart Throbs Stopped.

Nan-So you've had a falling out
with Jack. thought he loved you
with all his heart.
Pan-Thats just it. He mad heart
failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13
DAVENPORT

German Socialist speaks.-Carl LIE
glen, member Of the German parlia-
ment, where he is also leader OF the
socialist party and head of the inter
national socialist movement, spoke
at the Grand last night on labor con-
ditions IN Germany and America. The
lecture was given under the auspices
Of the German branch OF the social
ist party here. Mr.. Legien as the
leader Of the socialists IN the reichs-
tag is one of the most influential Of
the German statesmen. He has de-
voted special attention 10 labor con-
ditions IN Europe and has also made
a study Of corresponding conditions
in the United States.
Pick Secretary Here.-John Gun
ningham Of Dubuque. leader OF the
fight against the Grove-Thomas fac
ton al the recent convention OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13
Frederick William, Wise King,
Brutal Father

A WISE king, a
"a bad father;
- k / n d and
cruel, spend
thrift and miser,
military mad, yet
avoiding war; a
Just ruler of his
kingdom and bru-
tai tyrant in his
home. These are
n few of the thou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-13
Accounted Eor.

Don't you think that poets verses
are lame?"
That is because his measure halts,"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
CLOVIS BEGINS WAR
ON THE HOUSE FLIES
Forty-one Prizes, Amount
ing to 800, to Be Paid
TO FlV Killers.

Clovis n NJ. June AIT meeting
of the executive committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. OF this city, a
campaign was inaugurated against the
housefly. and war has been declared
The Chamber OF Commerce is offer
ing S100 in cash prizes as follows Any
person under IS years Of age may en-
ter the contest which is to be on from
june 10 to June p, and the person de-
livering 70 the Chamber Of Commerce
the most dead flies during that period
is to. receive cash prize OF Sif-5O- sec
ond prize. S12.50, THIRD prize. $500;
fourth prize $500; fifth prize $500,
sixth prize five each. IS. seventh
prize, six each. 81; eighth prize. 25
each, 81; total of S100 in Al prizes.
w =. Davis of this city. has received
a car load of pumping machinery
which ne win distribute this week
from this point One outfit Of large
proportions goes to Powers Gillispie at
Fort sumner This pump viii handle
2O00 salons of water per minute and
with it Mr. Gilhspie expects to 1rri-
gate about 200 acres OF land from a
large lake Another outfit goes to J.
W Cowart Of Tolar, n NJ. who viii
pump from a shallow well The third
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
Both Sides OF the Shield By the Lat. Maj A. But. j. $ A.
= fs Love Story Of South Old New

my side She il was who told me that
my regiment was going and held my
hand I'm sympathy. for she knew how il
would hurt me to be left behind. She
read me the presidents noble words
of praise for the men who had an
sWered TO the call for troops, and
drawing from her pocket a little slip Of
paper read me what the executive had
to say of those who had fallen i'll with
fever and who had served their cOun-
try only in the camp. 1t was only
short message from our president in
answer to an invitation to come to
Chickamauga, but it cheered many a
poor fellow who, a S ], lay stricken with
the fever and who were forced to see
his comrades march away to duty Sat
the front 1t was the message Just as
il came, and as she read it her eyes
filled with tears.
Executive Mansion, Washington,
Major general commanding Camp
Thomas, Chickamauga-
Replying to your invitation. I beg
to say that it would give me great
pleasure to show by a personal visit 10
Chickamauga Park my high regard for
the 10000 troops Of your command who
so patriOtically responded to the call
for volunteers and who have been for
upwards of two months making ready
for any service and sacrifice the coun-
try might require. Ny duties, however,
will not admit of absence from Wash
ingtOn at this time. The highest trib-
ute LldL can De paid 10 the SOluleE IS 10
say that he performed his full duty.
The field of duty is determined by
his government, and wherever that
chances to be is the place Of honor. All
have helped in the great cause, wheth-
err with fever in camp or in battle, and
when peace comes all viii be alike en-
titled TO the nations gratitude
William Mckinley"
After that she talked TO me of the
Pines, and then it was she told me she
had never read my letters to her; that
she was afraid she might forgive me,
and that she did not want TO do that,
even in her heart. When 1 was strong
enough 10 sit up I was given a leave,
and IT was Miss Ellen herself who I'M
dertOok to make all arrangements for
my journey to the Pines, for il was
there that I wanted to go to recuper-
ate. Finally the day came when my
regiment was to move / was prOpped
up with pillows that I might see it
break camp and march away.
ELLEN" I said as I saw the last COM
pany, the one to which I belonged, fail
into fours, but for you ] could not
stand that" pointing to the retreating
regiment
She turned to me and. making a low
courtesy. as she had done that April
night many months ago, she said. smil-
ing all the while through her tears:
You were not made for a soldier.
my lord You have been forced to lay
aside the sword; you must take up the
pen again"
And then I knew for the first time
that she had not only forgiven me, but
that at last she understood.
CTEE ENID
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
A Clean Scalp Means
Beautiful Hair

AAEfAAA III
There's nothing Just as good" as
NewbrO's Herpfcide. Some dealers VIII
even 50 so far as TO tell you they we
something better
That dealer has an axe 10 grind
You can't stop his grinding, but you
can prevent him grinding It at your
expense.
There is one sure. swift way to do
Co where you can get what you ask
You won't be Obliged to do this very
often, as fortunately the majority Of
druggists are honest and conscientious.
NeWbrO's Herpicide has been so Ions
and faNOrably known as the original
Qaudruff germ destroyer that no one
should be deceived
When you need a hair remedy you
don't want one which merely promises
TO kin the dandruff germ and prevent
the hair from. falling.
You want one that VIII do it.
Herpicide does IL.
The hair becomes soft and lustrOus.
There is life, snap and beauty where
formerly the hair was dead. dull and
brittle.
Applications Of this wonderful pro-
phyiactic may be obtained at the best
barber shops and hair dressing par
lors.
Send ten cents in postage or silver
TO The Herpicide Co, Dept. r.. Detroit,
Mich, for a nice sample of Herpicide
and booklet telling all about the
hair.
Newbro's Herpicide i'm soc and SLo0
sizes IS sold by all dealers who guar
antee il to do all that is claimed -
you are not satisfied your money viii
Kelly & Pollard. Special Agents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04

the Washington monument. distance
OF three-fOurths of a mile. The Gro vn-
ING glOries of WashirgtO park sys-
TEN are Rock Greek park and the
Geological park, which are practically
one. These have u combined area Of
1.7fe acres Rock Creek park is not
eXcClled in beauty by any driving park
in the world
Washington has o greater number 81
Institutions Of learning than any other
city. Universities, training schools,
finishing schools. professional schools,
and preparatory schools aco slppic-
Wented by the excellent public school
system which was started IN lSU5 The
--ealthier citizens subscribed funds
from. tl-eir private purses bus OPS ned
Jefferson was then president II the
United States. He was elected 10 the
board OF education and became its first
president The Smithsonian institution
the Carnegie Institution the scientific
bureaus OF the government, and the
great Libraries In Washington attract
scientists from ali over the world and
there are more men actually engaged
in scientific research there than in
any other city on the globe The tele-
graph and telephone are among the
thousands of inventions that have come
from the workshops OF Washington
scientists.
Negro Population Large.
More negroes live in Washington
than in any other city, approximately
100000 Of the total population of $780,
600 being Of African descent Many
most advanced of their race. and
Washington is the only city where
there is a distinct AfrO-American So
ciety which applies the standards Of
American morals and manners to its
own conduct. The negroes are repre-.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
Phalaris of Agrigentun
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY.
June 4, B. c. $40.

- Id Phalaris Agrigentum, the
champion Boss" Of the ancient
times. met his wen deserved
death this day 2452 years ago-June
4. B. c. $40.
It's q mighty interesting story, that
Of PhaIaris; and it is no wonder it has
held its own during the centuries that
have interviewed since the old tyrant
was roasted to death in the beautiful
Sicilian town.
Agrigentum Cthe modern GlrgentD
vas a new town when Phalaris came
upon il in 2. c. sos, having been
founded only some - years. Phalaris
was IN the prime Of life, was ambitious
OF hOnors and, incidentally, of fortune.
and he made up his mind that he would
become an Agrigentine and grow up
with the town
Having identified himself with the
people, it was quite natural that ne
should interest himself in their vel
fare, and in a very short time he be-
came a hustler" for every form of
civic Improvement The Agrigentines
were tlckleu to death with their pub
lie spirited and patriotic citizen.
The people of Agri gentum were very
religious and Phalaris proposed the
building upon its citadel rock of
great and splendid temple to Zeus Pa
heus. Inasmuch as he was TO bear the
entire cost of the temple himself, no
objection could be offered. and his
proposition was accepted with
thanks"
OF course. it took a multitude Of
workmen to carry out the great design
on the Acropolis, and, assembling the
workmen. Phalaris used them as an
army with which to overthrow the lib
critics Of the people.
He made clean job OF 1T, and
relgned with undisputed sway for 10
years until the people, aided by Iele-
machus put the old despot to death
Phalaris left behind him very bad
name There was very little sweet
ness and light" in mems dispositions
those days, and the tyrant of Agrisen-
tum ruled with an iron hand
HaYlng no use for moral suaslon,
ana being quite undisturbed by any
CONSCIENTIOUS scruples, he worked upon
the old rule, Let him talk who mas
the power. and let him keep who can
or course there we're undesirable
ciJlzens in old Agrigentum, as there
are IN this country today, and Phalaris
nad ms own way of disposlng OF them.
ne put them into his "brazen bull" q
piece or mechanism made Of brass, hOl-
low and Of sufficient capacity TO con-
tam several victims. who persisted in
torture as the bull was heated. their
cries passing for the roaring of the
animal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
lcontinued from Prevlous SO.

surgeon came in shortly after that and
took my temperature. 1t was with
sickening sense Of humiliation that 1
heard him say that 1t was a bad case
Of fever. Before / could be moved Bud
came in. and I learned afterwards that
he feared 1 would be taken down 1
turned my eyes to him in mute appeal
He touched my hand and drew him
near me.
IF 1 should die. Bud. will you tell
Miss Ellen that 1 have always loved
her and that my last thoughts were OF
her2'I said in a half whisper
He pressed my hand for an answer
and placed his other on my fevered
temple. I heard him ask the doctor to
let him have charge of this patient.
His life is dearer than my own ne
said. I saw the surgeon nod his head
and heard him add that IL would take
great nursing to pull me through.
1t was the last thing I remember for
many a day. I heard afterwards how
he nursed me; how he slept by my cot
at night and sat by it all day After
wards he told me that talked only OF.
the Pines in my dellrlum, and Tor the
first time he had learned that II was /
who who had taken up the mortgage
and reduced the interest. The day
came when the surgeons despa1red OF
my life. and then il was that he tele-
graphed for his sister. ] have that
faded bit of paper on which he wrote
the message framed and hanging over
my desk and underneath il her answer.
Lieut.. Palmer lying at point of
death. Your name incessantly on his
lips. Don't come If you think best,
but it might save his life, was what
he sent.
The answer was even shorter. 1t
read simply;
They told me that her nursing saved
my life. One touch from her hand and
my delirium would subside. and though
I lay unconscious for days she took
little rest, and when she would lay
down it was Bud who would take her
place at my side
One morning just after orders came
for my regiment to start for Cuba my
eyes opened to the world and my
senses returned. Bud was by my side.
knew then that Miss Ellen had been
there, for the influence Of her presence
was with me still.
Where is she2' I asked.
Getting q little needed rest he an
swered. 1.-THE crisis was passed last
night and she knows you are saved to
her"
The big, strong fellow could stand it
holding my hand, buried his face in the
covering knew that he was weeping
for very JOY for his sister turned
over YEARLY and land my hand on his
head.
Bud I whispered. has she for
given2"
YES. Howard, he said. "She has told
you so herself many times in the long
watches of the night
I lapsed into Inconsistencies again.
and when I awoke Miss Ellen was by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
~ TAsHINGTON. D. G. June -

x" TASHINGTON. D. c., June s.
NA{ The District Of Columbia. per-
manent seat of the govern
ment Of the United States OF America
is the smallest political division Of the
country. The city of Washington is
merely the name Of q geographical sec
ton of the District OF Columbia, al
though residents Of the entire district
are in the habit Of regarding them
selves as residents Of Washington The
city proper embraces about one-seY-
enth Of the total area Of the district
1t is absolutely unique among tne
cities OF the United States It IS the
most American because its population
is made uD OF people from all the
states and Vet il is not American at
cannot vote. It is the most cOsmOpOn-
tan because representatives Of all 9TH
er nations dwell in it. yet II has no
foreign quarter. Washingtons great
est industry is government, and its
greatest product is politics, but the IS
sues are all rational 1t is the only
American city where there Is no local
party politics, In fact IL IS the only
city of the civilized world which can
not choose any of its local officers by
vote. The president appoints the e1-
ecUtive and judicial officers, and con-
gress, sitting as city council, eN-
crcises exclusive legislation. Despite
The anomalous spectacle presented Dy
the capital city Of a democratic coun-
try being governed in theory by an
autOcracy. the people are content. pub
lie opinion rules. and the city itself is
a masterful argument for the cOntinu-
alton OF the present plan.
The Rule Of Three.
As it is now constituted, the eXecu-
tive government Of the district IS en-
trusted TO three commissioners, one OF
whom must be an officer Of at least the
rank OF major in the engineering corps
% the army or q captain who mas
The commissioners administer the de-
tails Of government. prepare the bud
set. transmit it to the secretary OF the
treasury. who. with such changes as
he deems advisable, forwards il to
congress, and the commissioners advo-
cate il and other district legislation
before the District of Columbia COM
mittees- Because Of the fact that the
commissioners and congress are not
directly responsible to the people Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04

GAD EFORE God I did not" 1 cried
she rejected my love. and
that is why 1 left so suddenly.
/ viii tell YOU all about it. Bud. as
wanted to do before left" I said
Il believe YOU, Palmer" he said, lay
ing his hand on my shoulder again
But keep your secret. whatever it may
be. for it Is hers also and you have
no right to betray it.
grasped. his hand again and stood
looking out into the dusty camp street
and over the hills in the distance
who is with themT' 1 asked pres
emily.
NY younger brother, little Brent.
He is keeping the family alive while L
am doing what 1 can to keep alive It's
reputation" he said with an attempt at
humor that cut me like a knife You
may not know how we feel about this
sort Of thing down here" he added
but to US it is as dear as life itself
He then told me that it was Miss 81
len who had urged him to go 70 the
front and who had given him the
strength to leave the Pines. From the
colonel I learned afterwards that he
had enlisted as private, but was soon
given a commission for an excellent
record, and he owed his present place
to his ability TO handle men and not to
political influences.
After that first meeting we saw each
other daily, and when not on duty to-
gether we would light our pipes and
wander through the dusty and fever
stricken streets, smoke and tax OF
home. but never did We speak Of Ellen,
though she was constantly In nay
thoughts, and 1 believe in her broth
er's also
Disease had broken out in camp and
typhoid RACED with deadly effect dur
ing that long. cruel summer One even
ing / went TO bed feverish and not feel
ing myself at all The day had been
one Of horror in the camp. and dis
patches were flying between head
quarters and the war department The
evening shades brought no relief to the
tired soldiers. no one seemed to be
asleep. and the men were stretched
outside their dog tents. The ground
was dry and hot. and the moon hung in
the heavens like a great bail Of fire
Just as the midnight hour was called
heard some one in the direction OF
the Kentucky regiment that lay across
the road from us. begin to whistle The
Old Kentucky Home. The notes Iell
sweet and clear across the tented field
Before he had finished a bar someone
took up the tune and whistled sec
ond one after another Joined IN the
melody. and finally there was hardly
man in the regiment so it seemed TO
me. who was not whistling- 1t died
away as suddenly as it had been IN
sDired. ana I think the camp slept
with sweeter rest for having heard the
serenade. fell into fitful sleep and
only walked tC partial consciousness
when reveule was sounded.
made an effort to rise but leu
back. too weak to move again The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04

the district. system of expressing
public opinion has been developed In
Washington which is absolutely unique
Under its operation the government is
in practice, though not in theory, SEN
sitively responsible TO public opinion,
being unafraid OF elections and indie
pendent Of party bosses
Washington is the most beautlful city
in the United States and is claimed by
many authorities to have no peer in
the world. Paris has more magnifi-
cent vistas, but there are quarters OF
the French capital with never claim
to beauty. There are more shade trees
in Washington than in any other city
In the world. 1t has $4,000 trees, while
Paris, the next in the list. has only
S. 600. 1t must be remembered in this
connection that Paris has nearly 5000
600 population. while Washington has
but $50 goo
Has 20 Parks.
The city has 275 little parks less than
one acre in extent and 26 others that
are more than an acre in size. There
are also 10 large parks in the central
portion of the city, the largest being
the Mall, reaching from the Botanic
Garden at the foot OF Capitol hill. tC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04

But there is a limit TO all things, and
the day at last came on which the OPP
pressed and terrOrized Agrigentines
rose up and roasted Phalaris in his own
bull
When the Carthaginians captured
Agrigentum they carried the bull away
probably used it to help out their own
Maloch in the roasting business. and
where it remained for 200 years. being
returned to Agrigentum by ScipiO Afri-
canus 3. c. 146-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-04
A Physicians Report on
tuberculosis Medicine

Have used Eckman's Alternative In
several cases OF tubercular glands Of
the neck. with excellent results every
time. In one case it cost me $50, for
the girl was put on it only until she
could arrange 10 be operated, and in a
short time an operation was not need
ed I suppose your records are just
as fine as OF old You know my faith
in it."
fiIe)
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
other forms. Read what Mrs Garvin
Idaho Falls. Idaho.
Gentlemen I have gained twenty
two pounds since last February and
my baby is in perfect health. She is
now four months old I do not cough
or raise anything at all 1 believe my
lung trouble is cured
tSigned Affidarir1 MRS u. H. GARNIN.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever Throat
and Lung Troubles. and in upbuilding
the system Does not contain pOisOns,
opiates or habit-fOrming drugs. For
sale by Kelly & Pollard, Knoblauch
Drug Co. Peoples Drug Store, and 9TH
er leading druggists. ask for book
Jet telling Of recoveries and write to
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia Pa
for additional evidence