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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Handinu Him One,

This is leap year." said the gay
bachelor tentatively.
All responded the beautiful girl.
without any infection.
You know what leap year is for,
don't your pursued he of the lax lib
erty and firtatious disposition.
Certainly" was the response.
well" he persisted. bound to have
1t come to him. what Is it for?'
ITO give the girls chance to show
their independence" responded the
beautiful girl as she turned on her
heel and pursued her solitary way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
a BRIEF But POINTED INDORsE.
MENT

The New York World spares no
superlat.ve in It's commentator Of
Governor Wilson's speech OF accept
ance. 4 more supreme endorsement
in as few words could not be framed
in the English language or any other
language for that matter. The World
says
Woodrow Wilson's speech Of &C
eeptance is the ablest, clearest. san.
est statement Of high public purpose
This country has known in a genera
ton. Without passion. without invec-
i've. without abuse. without partisan
bitterness. without egotism. without,
demaGogy. he has driven stralgh, TO
the heart o. the supreme issue Of
American iusututions-the partner.
ship between government ard privi.
legp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


1t is more fun TO talk about the ar
tistic temperament than it is to live
with it.
Nobody should nurse a crouch unless
he is paid wages for it.
A good excuse should be trained to
stay arornd where it is needed. 1t is
embarrassing not to find it when it is
wanted.
The excessive humidity keeps the
weather man from suffering from the
charge of having Joined the drys.
Why should men be permitted 70
don't know how TO attire themselves
either beautifully or comfortably:
II the cost Of living would consent
to come down from it's pedestal the
act would he popular and provocative
of great applause.
Implement houses Will nave 10 get
busy II every political ring is going
to need a steam roller
OF course a rolling stope must at all
tines have at least a slight downward
tendency.
II may he that the unusual noise we
hear = landslide to one of the numer.
nuS presidential rau7'T '"a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Hunor and
Philosophy
FLYING.
By DUNCAN ~. !snsTa

IT seems as though summer
= Had started
Only,
And here We are
Shooting down the decline
With August.
Oh. my.
How summer does fly!
It's here
To cheer
Us for a little while
With its genia! smile.
To wrap US in a neat
Blanket of heat.
To cling as a friend
Who would make no end
To his stay.
And then It must away.
II beats the we'll scrubbed Dutch
How time does fit.
Il
Never loafs around
Or tries TO be a steady boarder.
In order
To catch a fleeing moment
We must arise.
Rub our eyes
And take a quick glance
Or ii will dance
Into the vast
And we'll filled past
That is what summer
Is doing just now.
II is on the roller coaster
And is going soma
Hear the hum
OF the wheels7
II comes.
And goodness knows
It goes.
Hardly do We feel its hot breath
On our necks
For autumn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Modern.

THE Youngloves certainly have an
up to date baby"
Have they"
Yes. They can't put it to sleep by
rocking it
They just lay it on bed. give it a
copy of Browning, and it reads itself
to sleep, suppose"
by no means. 1t refuses to slumber
at all unless they take ii auto riding"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

the interests, have seen their day. Not
one has been reelected since the PEG
pie arose 10 drive Wall street out OF
Washington.
The handwriting is on the wall The
reacticuar.es are repudiaied. Not one
viii be left in public life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
HOUSE UNSEGTS CATLIN
BY A VOTE OF 121 TO II

Washington, Aug l5-Representa.
tive Theron Z. Catl.n OF Missouri. re-
publican. was unsested as q member
OF the house OF representatives and
his democratic opponent, who con
t"tted the election. Patrick F. Gil,
was seated The vote 20 unseGt Catlin
was III TO Il. Gin was seated by y
vote OF lo4 10 70, % refusing to vote
either way ana merely answering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

present" when their names we're
called.
The charge against Mr. Cstlin was
that he and his family had spent $40.
200 10 elect him TO congress. when
the Missouri Law prohibited an ez-
po7dituTe by candidates OF more than
S6t-. Charges OF fraud were made.
OF eli OF which Mr.. Catlin denied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
ANOTHER srANDPArrER GONE.

Another s'andpatter has gone. SEN
ator Curtis OF Kansas. Ike John
). ingalls, OF the same state. forgot he
represented a western state and never
JAILED 20 stand by Wall street. The
Interests found him a devoted friend
The people had an spologist.
Tuesday 30 last week Curtis
went before the people OF Kansas for
denomination. He gave an account
OF his stewardship and asked for
support Kansas refused his quest
y constituents decided that h. had
been uufai,hful 10 them and rejected
hiul.
The siautPatters, the champions Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

The New York Times concludes an
extended editorial on Rooseyelt's con
fession of faith enunciated at chi
cago in this somewhat stirring
language: I'VE stand al Arranged
don and battle for the Lord These
were the concluding words Of this
mans address Not SO. He stood al
Chicago and preached socialism and
revolution, contempt for law. and doc
trines that lead TO destruction"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Aug. l3 in American
History.

lSl2-The American frigate Essex,
commanded 10y Captain David PoT.
ter. captured the british ship Alert
is9S-The Spanish surrendered Manila
TO the American army after ma
val and land honbardmet follow
ed by an attack by troops
1SOS-Irn d SanHey. widely known
evangelist and hymn writer. died
born 1910
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
No Hope There.

No Hope There.
"What are you looking over the
fashion plates for, hubby"
81 was just noticing that it doesn't
take much to make woman's dress
this season"
Much"
NO"
"Oh. as to material. no. But the
money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

In the hurry bury Of the present
wonderful triangular campaign, the
prohibitionists. who during a recent
furry imagined their propaganda TO be
the national issue. have been com
pletely efaccd Popular enthusiasm
over impractical efforts al reform,
goes to surprising lengths, but sub
sides as quickly as a sea after a
storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

II THANK God and viii take courage"
saws Governor Wilson in the conclud-
ing sentence OF his address OF accep-
lance With such a leader as he every
progressive In the nation whether dem
ocrat. republican or Of whatever party
should take courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

With Beveridge and Frank Funk
stumpinE Illinois in a bunch We are
certainly in for a "humdinger' cam
paign. II would not be surprising II
We should see a return 10 the torch
light and brass band era. which has
been but q memory for a decade or
more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Ssggy Pants

why do you spend 80 much care on
the crease Of your pants. hey:
1T Is important. dad. not to wear
baggy trousers
important. Is it? Why. you young
cub look here Did you ever see a
statue To man who didn't wear baggy
pants ?'-Louisvtlle Courler-J ouruaL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
eY THE J. w. POTTER co.

TERNS-Ten cents per week. by car
rier. in Rock Island.
h Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 10 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where II Is desired 10 have
paper Discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF argum entative
character. pclit'cs! or religious. must
have real name attached for publ.ca-
don. No suct articles win DE printed
hver fictitious signatures.
. Telephones in au departments: Cen
frul Union. Vest las. II45 and 2145:
Enion Electric. 5l45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

Governor Johnson said he would
rather 20 down 10 defeat with Roose-
welt than 70 70 victory with any other
presidential candidate The Caiifor-
nian obviously will enjoy himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
Wasted Effort.

My luck is just like this. you see:
Whenever from a watery grave
A maiden fair and Young | save
Shes sure to have a family.
And so she cannot marry ma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

President Tar may have made a
record for vetoes, but the people viii
put a grand veto on the whole admin
istration in November
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

He-Women have no real judgment IN
serious matters She-YeS. and men
count on that when they ask women to
marry theIh-Baltimore American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
= =
Not on Him.

" sfAN'
"Y our fac e
6 e e m S familiar,
but l can't recall
ever meeting you
before"
81 don't think
you ever met me"
"B u t ! can't
get over thinking
I have seen you
before. Maybe l
have seen your
cture some
where"
But I assure
you l never have
been cured of any
thing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

knowledge. He also denied ne knew
a. the tine OF any expenditures made
by his father and brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

Naahv.Ile-The 37th annual eonven-
ton al the American Poultry associa-
rion began here. STATE Superintendent
IF Instruction BristeT welcomed the
delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

George ". Perkins. the trust mag
nate. Is Teddy's campaign Christmas
tree. Tho only present George wants
IN return is special privilege
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

Lorimer and bis gang are aiding
the progressives, Wouldn't that ex
PEI you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave
nue.. Rock Island, IL. Entered at the
postofice as second-class matter)
Rock Island Member Of the AssociEte6
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

The rains are not hurting corn
which is wise enough 10 wear rain
coat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

Jane Adams has saved the moose
party from being a stag affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

Tuesday, August 10, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-13

It is more fun to talk about the ar
tistic temperament than it is to live
with il.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
A Com IN the Sea.

A coin dropped into the sea will sink
to the bottom. however deep II Ia. ow.
ing to the fact that the metal Is heay.
Ter than the volume OF water that IL
displaces. 1t is common but mis-.
taken notion that the density of the sea
Increases with its depth and conse.
quent pressure, as does the density Of
the atmosphere. which we all know Is
greatest at the earth's surface. The
air, however, like all gases. is elastic.
and when under pressure (as with it's
own weight, shrinks In volume and
gains In density. Water. on the other
hand, is absolutely incompressible, and,
although the pressure In the sea In.
creases at the rate of about one pound
for every two feet we descend, the
density OF the water remains the same:
consequently the coin continues to out
weigh the water 1t displaces and sinks
until II finds solid resting place The
pressure of the water has no influence
at all on the coin. acting as 1t does on
all sides equally.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26

The box car nomad wiped the last
lingering pie crumbs from his lips with
a grimy coat sleeve and dragged bis re-.
uctant feet over to where the scylhe
Nas His whole nature reyolted
against touching the thing. but he had
his part Of the contract to fulfil be-
sides the farmer was watching. with
the scythe in his hands be advanced
cautiously toward the battle array OF
iron weeds IN the fence corner and
made three or four half hearted swlpes
at them.
Then be rested the hated blade on
the ground and called to the farmer
Say, boss, this scythc amt hung
right"
"Well," was the retOrt hang II TO
suit yourself"
Whereupon the hobo hung 1t upon a
sapllng and departed has
-ily IN the direction Of the railroad
rack. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26

At Which the Diarist Fared Better
Than He Did or Washday.

Than He Did or Wsshday.
Mr.. Samuel Pepys, Of the famous
diary" had rather more than his
share of human weaknesses and frail.
ties, but had he been better man 1t
is certain that his "DlaTy" would have
been duller book.
1t Is, for example, an undoubted fact
that Mr.. Pepys was something Of
gormand-was rather fonder of the
table and of the delights thereof than
a really wise man ought to have been.
1t is to this trait In his character and
to his curious habit Of jOtting down
rough notes of what he had had for
dinner that we owe a thousand little
details regarding the table of we'll to
do Englishmen In the reign Of his
majesty King Charles H., of hilarious
memory.
What will be thought Of the follow
ing for nice, dainty little meal? 1t
is the menu of little feast" as he
calls 1t, which the dlarist gave every
year In commemoratiOn Of his being
operated on successfully for a danger
Gus disease He proudly chronicles
that the dishes on this occasion includ-
ed "a fricassee of rabbits and chickens,
a leg of mutton boiled, three carps in
a dish, great dish of a side of lamb.
a dish of roasted pigeons, dish Of
four Holsters, three tarts, a lamprey
plea most rare plea dish Of an
chovies and good wine Of several sorts.
And all things mighty and noble and
to my great content" he adds COM
placently.
The number Of guests on this occa-
sion is not given, but at another time,
with six guests, he has after oysters
a hash OF rabbits and lamb and rare
chine Of beef; next a great dish of
| roasted fowl-cOst me about 80 shll-
lings-and tart, and then fruit and
| cheese"
About 10 O'Clock at night he sends
his guests away after a good sack
possett and cold meat" The whole
will cost him, he observes, about f5-
say t2O OF present day English money.
These are what the diarIst calls
"feasts.' On ordinary occasions the
fare Is Of course, much more modest
for instance:
"pined at home with my wife. Il
being washing day, we had a good pie
baked Of leg of mutton"
no doubt the poor man was thankful
enough to get that. for one gathers
from the DIARY" that he generally
had cold meat on washing days. In
those days, look you, washing day was
washing day. Mrs. Pepys and her
PeopIe'-two or three maids and
cook maid-did 1t themselves-no
"aSherwomen, and the good lady and
uer helpers were generally up at
O'Clock in the morning in summer
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
Machinery of Memory.

The machinery of memory was thus
interestingly described by an authority
on the brain: THE act Of remembering
something" he said, involves dis
tinct change In the brain substance.
The thing to be remembered Is record
ed by little nerve cell. The first time
the cell does its work an impression Is
made upon it. But that impression Is
apt to wear Off unless the action Of the
cell Is repeated, and the oftener this Is
the case the more fixed becomes the
impression. or cell memory as 1t Is
called Suppose that the work of this
particular cell is to enable you to rec
ognize a certain smell. If the impress
sion is made but once the cell may fail
to retain 1t, but II 1t Is repeated sew
eral times a lasting impression will be
made. and you will recognize the par
ticular odor when you meet with 1t
again."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26

The criminal law of England was for
merly marked by discriminating Sc.
verify. Theft of an article valued above
10 shilllngs was punished with death.
In writing about Sweet Hampstead
and Its Associations" Mrs. White re
cords pleasant thing OF Lord Mans.
field. who as a rule leaned TO the side
of mercy. II was Lord Mansfield who
directed jury to find stolen trinket
less In value than 10 shillings IN order
that the thief might escape capital pun.
ishment. To this the jeweler who pros.
ecuted demurred, asserting that the
Of the thing had cost him twice
that money.
Gentlemen" replied the Judge, with
grave solemnity. 1--WE ourselves stand
In need Of mercy. Let US not hang
man for the fashions sakel''
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
rl..... Amid Waves.

Americans BY the thousand Tsi'
Mont 81 Michel every year. there e
ernlore the famous old monastery ana
feast on the renowned Omelets OF Nine
poulsrde and most OF them tarry en
route at st. Malo, the gay watefins
MACE ON the Brittany coast whose
grim past is recalled by the for'inca-
lions by which il is begirt Chateau
brlaud the father OF French romahu-
cism Is buried at St Malo. and no true rue
American sightseer fails to pay 'is,' @
10 his tomb. nameless, which al nIsh
tide is covered by the sea. Jules La.
maitre IN a work on the great egotist'
as he calls Chateaubriand tells no"
the author bargained with the mayor
NJ 81 Malo for the grant OF a rock
wbereop to plant his tomb, which be
stimulated was to be a simple stone
with A cross. without a name, amld
the waves. HE was bent" says Cha'
feaubriand's latest biographer. 'on as
fonishing the world. even when ne
could no longer be BY TO enjoy the ell
feet There was vanity in bis very
,koleton."-New York Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
HID THE HANDKERCHIEF
There Was Tins When II Was an
Uncomfortable Article.


The evolution Of the pocket handker-
chIer Is odd and interesting. There
was time when IL was an unmentlon-
aO'e thlng-an article TO be kept out
oI Slsht and referred to only in whis-
per In polite conversation 1t was care
'u'Iy avoided, and. as to ones being
caught using a handkerchief. 1t meant
social ostracism.
ms state Of things obtained up to
,ne ,ne time Of the first Napoleon, when the
empress Josephine brought 1t forward
LOT Il personal reason. The only defect
IN ner beauty was an irregularity or
me teeth, and to hide this she used d
ue'ica'e little handkerchief, which from
ulne to time she raised to her lips
tuuS she was enabled to laugh occa-
'.oNaIly Seeing that IL was a case or
s,'uer laughter going out or handker-
euIe'S coming into fashion, the court
,auieS adopted the pretty pieces OF cam
hric and lace
ih England the evolution Of the arti-
We which is now so openly displayed
Oy women was equally slow. There
was time when 1t was forbidden to
MENTION 1t on the stage or to make use
Vi Il even In the most fearful situation
"nie the people in the gallery and the
pl' u Sned their tears into their laps
even when It was mentioned for the
u'st time in one Of sbakespeare's plays
II " was was received with Kisses and general
'..oI ,.uishatlon by the audience. Little Dy
"l',e' , however, the prejudice gave way
anu time came when the handker-
Il',ei !, could be fourished in broad day
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26

Among the Brass river tribes OF west
Africa when young couple get mar.
ried 1t Is the custom for the Oldest
member Of the brides family to pre-
sent the bride with a plot Of ground
six feet long This Is for the grave Of
her family and herself when they die
The first member OF the new family
who dies is buried about twenty feet
below the ground and the next one al
most sixteen feet, and this goes on un
til all the family die and are buried
The grave holds them all, and this
they think, prevents them from bein,
separated This grewsome weddln.
present is the one most valued by tn
bride, the favorite native saying belug
when all other things are gone thl
remains"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
Hiuh Priced Poems.

What is the highest price ever paid
by a publisher for poem? 1t would be
interesting to know whether any ad-
vance has ever been made on the 5000
$4,000 that Scott received for 'Roke-
by" Stephen Gwynn, in bis Life or
Moore" tells US that Murray offered
1900 gulneas for the copyright OF
"Lalla Rookh." but Moore's friends
thought be should have more and, go
ing to Longman. they claimed that Mr
Moore should receive no less than the
highest price ever paid for a poem.
That, said Longman, was $1,000, paid
for "Rokeby."' On this basis they
treated. and Longman was inclined to
stlpulate for a preliminary perusal
Moore, however. refused. and the
agreement was finally worded. That
upon your giving into our hands a poem
Of the length Of "Rokehy" you shall re-
ceive from US the sum or f3,0V0 ~
London Chronicle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
Riah,-Try III

Get up right in the morning. Go to
bed right at night Start with Joy in
your heart, hope In the future, kind
ness ln your purpose.
II II is a dark day, never mind; you
will tighten it up II 1t is a bright day,
you will add to the brightness Give a
word OF cheer, a kindly greeting and a
warm handshake to your friends.
II you have enemies, look up, pass
them by, forget and try to forgive.
II all Of us would only think how
much Of human happiness is made by
ourselves there would be less Of hu-
man misery
II all OF us would bear In mind that
happiness is from within and not from
without there would be wellspring
II JOY in every heart and the sun
would shine forever
Try it.-John A. Sleicher in Leslie's,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
This Was Made In Germany,

In second class compartment on
German train in which a gentleman Is
seated enters a woman with a box OF
cheese. very strong odor soon per.
vades the compartment and the gen
tleman becomes restless
"Oh, pardon me, sir" says the wo-
man, I'm taking my husband box OF
limburger cheese; be is so fond Of It,
and where we are in the country none
can be bought The smell is quite harm
less"
Don't mention I'll" replies the man
As the odor becomes stronger he lights
a cigarette.
Excuse me" speaks up the woman,
this is not a compartment for smok.
ing As for myself. would gladly
stand the smoke, but the cheese will
draw the Odor Of tobacco. Fliegendt
Blntter
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
The Word "Lubber."

The word "lubber" Is in Ralph Rois.
ter Doister," clrca 1850, III. 3:
And where he is louted and laughed to
sCorn
For tho verest dolt that ever was born
And the verest lubber sloven and beast
Living In the world from the west TO the
east
Tusser uses the word 10 Five Hun
dred Pontes of Good Husbandrie,"
1880. page i3l %. d. 81:
For tempests and showers decelueth a
menie.
And lingering iubbers loose many penie
The word "lubbers" was In constant
use In the sixteenth century and Oc-
ours at least twice In Udal's transla
ton OF Erasmus "Apophthegmes" Al
most 200 years before this Langland |
told Of the "grete lObres and lOnge' |
who were too Idle to work London
Notes and Queries,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-12-26
A Curious Marine Monster.

One of the horrors Of the sea Is the
great ray of Florida waters. Schools
Of them are often seen playing on the
surface OF the bayous or In the inlets.
Their immense black fms rise and fall
In the water like the tapping wings Of
buzzards or vultures. The great ray
shows on Its head protuberances re-
sembling horns. features that give
them the appearance Of the conven'
tional devil as they disport themselves
on the surface of the water. 1t Is
said that these monsters sometimes at
tain the weight Of q. thousand pounds,
and mariners have averred that great
raw has unwittingly towed vessel by
becoming entangled in the anchor ca
BILE. They are hunted with harpoons
and always give the fishermen an exeit
ing struggle.