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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
On the Back Seat AGAIN.

The Nobel roll of honor affords a
unique opportunity to see which ma
tons are doing the most for civiliza-
ton as indicated by the Go individuals
who since 1901 have received this
award. Germany has been so hon
ored sixteen times and stands at the
head in all five departments except
peace. France stands second with ten
Nobel prizemen, followed by England
with seven and Holland with five.
Then come Russia, Italy, Switzerland
and Sweden with four each; and Den
mark, Spain, Belgium. Austria and the
United States with two each; and
Norway with one.
1t is humiiating to American pride
to be put in the lowest rank with
countries as small as Denmark or rs
backward as Spain; the justice of the
awards we do not question. The
trouble goes farther back than that
We have not achieved, and We have
not deserved.
But why haven't we?-World S
Work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

TO marry Elena
'T'd like to-" protested Jocelyn, but
I'm engaged to be married already,
Fade away, dream, and let me get TO
the church"
81 don care" Kissed the other.
placing his hand or his hip pocket.
You come here instead of Amato-
we'll, then, you got to marry Elena.
She shall not go away without a man
and be shamed by all the folks She
very fine girl-you come to like her,
mebbe.-
Yes, yes. marry you" sobbed the
bride, suddenly awakening and trying
to fling herself into Joselyn's arms
again. You do. I marry you"
And it'll be worth five hundred to
you" whispered the stout man. You
got TO marry her now or she never
find no man at all"
Jocelyn stared hopelessly at the
dark faces that crowded around him.
All wore that same sinister scowl, in
each was to be read the determine
ton that only death should prevent
Elena from finding a husband before
she left the church. Adown the aisle
Jocelyn heard a commotion and saw
big man struggling toward him, but
be did not heed him.
''If this dream don't fade soon I'll
wake to find myself married in ear.
nest" he muttered. "All right" he
said. I'll marry her. But I've left
the ring in my other pocket. Let me
go into the next room and look for it
That1l wake me-" he concluded in a
lower tone.
You marry her, ring or no ring,
shrieked the stout father, preparing
to precipitate himself upon the unwill
ing bridegroom. But, just as JocelyI
prepared TO make a fight for life oil
freedom, a huge policeman came
bursting through the gathering, scat
tering the wedding party like tenpins
You come along with me-" he said
grasping Jocelyn by the shoulder
Your names Amato an l got a war
rant for your arrest for running of
with bank funds. Better come quiet,
he added. That crowd outside il
mostly depositors in that crazy banl
of yours, an they're dying to get a
you"
How much will get for it?
sighed Jocelyn in relief.
oh. about ten years" said the pc
liceman indifferently.
Praise the Lord, I'll go like
lamb" said Jocelyn with a sigh of re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
Mahoqany huntinu,

Mahogany hunters in Central and
South America are men requiring
much skill and experience, and in
some districts the revenues depend
largely upon the success of their en-
beavers. Mahogany trees do not grow
in groups. but are scattered and con-
Cealed in thiCkets. II takes two men
an entire day to fell a tree. On ac-
count of the thick. thorny growth
about the base of the tree, it is the
custom to build a scaffold around it,
and to cut the trunk at a height of ten
or fifteen feet from the ground. BY
this wasteful method. it is said. the
best part of the tree is lost Freed
from it's branches, the trunk is hauled
by oxen TO the nearest river, where
RATS are made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

that he had taken you to the wrong
place, and back he came, driving his
shaky vehicle. When he saw me in
my wedding toys with the buttonaire
he seemed to guess who | was and
refined in He was crying drunk, said
he thought he had driven you to the
wrong place and so he'd come back to
drive you over again. Said he'd do II
for nothing and wanted a tip. l made
him take me TO the church post
haste. and then found my way here"
We'll, never mind, Jack" said Joce-
Ign. It's too late now. Mary's gone
home, / guess, and she'll never forgive
me, anyway. so We may as well strike
for my apartment. I think l shall go
shooting IN Afghanistan, or else try
TO find the South Pole. / want dis
traction, Jack, and if I can find It in
some way which will afford me an op-
portunity Of ending my wretched life,
so much the better"
"Oh. wake up" said Stanfield, shak-
ing the bridegroom violently by the
arm. Mary won't be at the church
for quarter Of an hour yet; it's barely
eIeYen-thlrty. Come along; I've got a
taxi waiting outside. Don't stand
grinning like a fool"
Jack, What are you talking
abouJ2" cried Jocelyn wildly What
time is it,"
Twenty-Five minutes of twelve"
said the best man, looking at his
watch.
But I left at eleven-thirty." cried
Jocelyn, and that was long ago. I've
been through purgato-y since then.
II seems like years. Do you mean to
tell ne that my clock was yrcng?"
"Of course it was" said Stanfeld,
with a grin. Il set it on an hour and
half ahead. It's always done"
Jocelyn gripped him by the arm
frsnticaly.
Don't stand g-:-rirg Ike a fool, >
he screamed Come aIonzI Come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

lief. and he started down the aisle
behind his savior
At the end of the aisle the crowd
was waiting to precipitate itself upon
him. The policeman drew his club:
already the struggle was imminent,
when Jocelyn perceived, sinking
along the rear of the church. the
bridegroom Amato. He had come to
the tryst. And he was seen. The
crowd separated. Some set OF in pur-
suit of him and halted uncertainty as
the bridegroom approached the sacred
precincts of the altar; others, divin-
ing that JOcelyn was not their quarry,
fell back, gaping at him. But the po-
liceman saw nothing of this; conf
dent that he held the quarry, he grip
ped Jocelyn more tightly by the arm,
while he. glad enough to have escaped
his premature marriage, suffered him
self to be led gladly out of the
church and into the street.
The police station was not two
blocks away, and before a crowd had
had time TO congregate outside Joce,
Ign was already before the sergeant's
desk, where a group Of men was as.
sembled.
q got him." said the policeman tri
umphantly.
Got who?" asked the sergeant
looking up from his desk.
"Giuseppi Amato, sir" said the po
iceman
The sergeant's eyes were bulging
/ out of his head. Got who, idlOt?'
he shrieked. That amt Amato
Amato's short and fat and dark. with
a scar running down one side Of his
face"
The policeman looked at Jocelyn in
( perplexiry. L took him from the al
1 tar, sir he faltered.
/ A boisterous outburst Of laughter
interrupted the proceedings. Jooeiyr
I looked up. a bluff. joviaI man was
~.-ldins beside him roaring viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

OF petroleum for the first month; Is
plaster for each succeeding month"
The biggest item on the list is the in
come from tolls collected from the
foOtbridge over the Jordan, near Jeri-
cho-a bridge so old that the Western
mind can hardly take in it's weight OF
centuries. These collections amount
to 100000 piasters, which means in
our money $9,46O. The tax for load
ed camel is 215 pastors; if he is
empty" he goes for piasters. The
laden mule may cross for piasters,
while the laden donkey goes over at
bargain rates. plaster.
From those who walked and drove
their solemn camels and their little
gray donkeys over the Jaffa turnpike
S5,9l3 was collected in the year For
the whole distance Of forty miles.
from Jericho TO Jana, loaded camel
and his driver may go By paying
piasters. On the other hand. a car
rage with three horses going over. the
same distance must pay 7la piasters
If it has passengers; if empty it need
pay only ga. A two-horse carriage
goes for 6 piaste-s and a one-horse
gig pays 4.
For cleaning and lighting the streets
of the Holy City hOuseholders pay
small tax, scaled according TO the
quarter OF the city and the number Of
persons in the houses. The revenue
from this source is 100000 piasters
annually-s602O. The city's income
from taxes on rel estate and other
property owned iLouses, shops. etc.J .
is about 25,676. It would not appear
from this modest figure that there
were many mill.onaires in Jerusalem.
It seems almost cruel 30 stagger the
good Hussein Efendi with such fig
ures as these: Population of New
York City. 5.076796; taxable realty
valued at s7S5S.s40.1G4; tax rate for
Manhattan and The Bronx, SIP, etc,
etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
Escapes an Awful Fate.

\ thousand tongues could not eX-
press tt gratitude &C Mrs. j. E. Cox
OF Joliet, Ill, Tor ner wonderful deliv.
erance from an awful fate. Typhoid
pneumonia had left me with dreadful
cough" she writes. Sometimes | had
such awful coughing spells thought !
would die. | could get no help from
doctors treatment or other medicines
till | used DR.. Kings New Discovery.
remedy. for | scarcely cough at all
now" Quick, safe and reliable for all
throat and lung troubles. Every bottle
guaranteed. 30 cents and 81. Trial
bottle free at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
II Was Not the "Mona Liza"

For hours the French sleuth had
followed the man through devious
highway: and byways, the unsuspect'
ing fellow sloUching along with his
canvas roll held tightly under his
arm.
All" Kissed the smiling detective
II have heem at re last"
He came a little c!os-r. Spots OF
paint were distinctly visible on the
canvas roll.
The sleuth spranR forward and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
matched away the nackage

snatched away the package.
81 arrest you," he dramatically
cried. for ze theft OF &c gr-r-reat
Mona Liza"
The suspect stared at the sleuth
and the sleuth stared at the unrolled
canvas.
Monsieur" said the suspect calmly.
Il will thank you TO return to me my
overalls!"
And taking the canvas garment
from the detectives nerveless fingers,
he continued along the road to Passy.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

along or we'll be late" And he
started toward the door Of the police
station
Easy. Dick. easy" said Stanfield.
You've forgotten something"
WHAT" shouted his friend. stop
ping short in his tracks.
THE ring" said Stanfeld. taking it
from the sergeant's desk. Never for
get the ring, my boy; it's an import
ant part of the ceremony"
"And when I'm more composed,
Mary. l shall tell you what l went
through this morning" said Jocelyn
to his bride. as their train whirled
away southwark. an hour after the
conclusion of the ceremony. I've
had quite an adventure"
Your last. I hope, dearest" said
Mary. nesting against his shoulder.
Jocelyn looked into her eyes and
with a sudden realization of his hap
piness, he pressed her tightly to him.
You shall be my perpetual adven'
ture-always, Mary" he answered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18

St Paul-The state supreme couh
upheld the Coustitutionality of the FL.
well road law, providing for the con.
struction of highways, one-fourth OF
the cost TO he paid by the district
benefited. one fourth by the county
through which the road passes and
one-half by the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-18
John D. Rockefeller would go broke

John d. Rockefeller would go broke
# he should spend his entire income
trying to prepare a better medicine
than Chamberlain Collie, Cholera ami
Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea. dys
eutery or bowel complaints. II is
simply impossible, and so says every
one that has used it. Sold by ali drug
gists.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Throns OF Buyers Continues
Special Half Price Brings Many
Patrons to Goodman's Drug Store

The people of Fitzgerald and vi
cinity appreciate the great advan'
tage J. H. Goodman obtained for
them, in getting the DR.. Howard
Co. to allow the regular SO cent
size of DR.. Towards specific, for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia
to be sold at half price, Is cents
and have bought hundreds Of bot
ties.
Unlike ordinary medicines for
constipation and dyspepsia, the dose
of DIR. Towards specific is reduced
after a few days use, and the cure
is soon complete and lasting.
If you have not already taken
advantage of this chance to get a
months medical treatment for rs
cents, be sure you call at Goodman's
Drug Store today, for he has only
a small amount of the specific on
hand,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Your Druggist
Stops That Itch

If you are suffering from Eczema,
Psoriasis or any other kind of skin
trouble, drop in on your druggist for
instant relief. We will stop that
itch i'm two seconds.
Hundreds of druggists have told
us how they had sold other RENE
dies for skin troubles, but none that
they could recommend like the well
known compound of Oil of Winter
green. Thymol and few other in
gradients that has wrought such
wonderful cures all over the
country.
The compound known as D. D. D.
Prescription. win cool and heal the
itchy. burning skin as nothing else
can. Get q bottle and see.
For Sale by Denmark Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
: dollar Limit

Here are some of the real bar
gains for Saturday from 10 o'clock
A. NJ. to 4 o'clock P. NJ.
Enamel Coffee Pots Csc size, only
19c each.
Enamel Wash Basins Csc size, 19c
each. and many other bargains in
enamel and tin ware.
Glycerine Toilet soap, S cakes Tor
10c.
Toilet soap. 8 cakes in box 10c
box. ,a
Gold dust. S packages for l0c,
Be. sure and get your share OF
these bargains.
Unusually attractive goods for so
small a price as 10c.
Dodd's Sc and 10c Store,
Phone 44O. 105 S. Grant st.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Labor Exchanges In England

On Feb. l the system of labor ex-
changes instituted in England by act
of Parliament had received a two
years trial, and the results have an
interest in this country, where SIM
liar plans for bringing unemployed
labor in touch with employers have
been agitated.
There are now 26l exchanges as
compared with the 81 with the ex-
pertinent was begun. During 1910
notification of 458,943 vacancies was
was given by employers, Of which
3 1913 were filled by the exchanges,
and during 1911 these figures rose
to 756,l0 and 589,77O respectively.
In 1911 casual employment was pro-
vided through the exchanges for
112,492 men and 1882 women
Last year "a ,901 vacancies were filed
by the transfer of applicants to dis
tricts other than those in which they
were registered. To facilitate this
movement of labor from one part OF
the country TO another, an obstacle
to which in the case of women
workers is the lack of suitable lodg-
ings, the suggestion is made OF
establishing women's hotels in con-
nection with the exchanges.
During 1911 the demand for op-
eratives exceeded the supply in the
cotton, wooden and worsted trades,
and in the case Of women in the
clothing trades and in laundry work.
One favorite outcome of the expert
ment in the growing confidence
shown by both employers and work
men in the system and the prospect
of friendly cooperation in extending
its scope.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Notice to Laundry Patrons

Next week, commencing Monday
March 4th, the White Swan Laundry
will move into its new quarters
corner Pine and Lee. Owing to that
fact it will be impossible to do any
laundry work that week, but will be
ready by Monday, March 18th, and
better prepared than ever to do the
work in satisfactory manner and
with greater satisfaction to our pat
rons 1927 NJ. E. SroKoE & Son.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
AVOID HARSH DRUGS.
Many Cathsrties Tend fs Cause injury
10 the Howeis. -

Many Cathsrties Tend ts Cause injury
70 the soWeis. =,
II you are subject. 70 constipation,
you should avoid strong drugs and
cathartics. They only give temporary
relief and their reaction is harmful and
sometimes more annoying than consti-
patton. They in no way effect cure
and their tendency is to weaken the
already weak organs with which they
come in contact.
We honestly believe that We have
the best constipation treatment ever
devised. Our faith in it is so strong
that we sell it on the positive guaran-
tee that it shall not cost the user a
cent if it does not give entire satisfac-
ton and completely remedy constipa-
lion. This preparation is called ReXail
Orderiies. These are prompt, soothing.
and most effective in action. They are
made of a recent chemical discovery
Their principal ingredient is cdorless,
tasteless, and colorless. Combined with
other well-known ingredients, long es-
tnhIished for their usefulness in the
treatment Of constipation, it forms a
tablet which is eaten just like candy.
They may be taken ut any time. either
day or night, without fear Of their
causing any inconvenience whatever
They do not grippe, purge. nor cause
nausea. They act without causing any
pain or excessive looseness OF the
bowels. They are ideal for children,
weak, delicate persons. and aged PEG
pie, as well as for the most hearty
person. ~
They come Ia three sire packages.
u tablets, 10 cents: SO tablets.
% cents; go tablets, SO cents. Re
member. ycu can obtain them only
ID cur store - The Rexall Store.
Denmark Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Mission Study Class
Of the Central N. {. Church

The Mission Study class Of the
Fourth Ward met Monday after
noon, at $3.50 o'clock. at the resi-
dence of Mrs. R. j. Prentiss, with
good attendance.
The meeting opened with prayer
by Mrs Prentiss was presided over
by Mrs. Guyton Fisher. More than.
an hour, was spent in iDstructiyaul
reading, studying and talking, ar
for the benefit Of the several Ne
members who we're at part of tt;
work already gone over was re-
viewed
These meetings re upbuilding
and uplifting and any of the ladies
who can attend will find them an
inspiration to do more for the adj
vancement of the cause of the
blessed Saviour. Leaflets with ap-
prOpriate quotations were handed
to those present. together with a
recipe for making cake with the
bible. This recipe is copied from
an English cook hook and by fol-
lowing the direction, any house
wife may prepare for herself and
household a most delicious cake
for Sunday night supper, and at
the same time derive much spirit
ual benefit by the reading of the
different passages Of scripture re-
ferred to.
The mission study classes Of the
other Wards met at $50 also Mon
day afternoon at the homes of their
different leaders. The next meet
ing will be held Monday afternoon,
March 18th, at $50 o'clock, with
their respective leaders in charge
Following is the recipe for the
cake made with the Bible:
Scripture Cake
Four and one half cups of /
Kings 5:22; half a pound of Judges
5:25; two cups Jer. 6:26; two cups
Nahum 3:l2;; two cups Sam. 3O:12,
Two cups Mum. 1873; two teaspoon.
fuls lSam. 14:25 to taste, 2 Chron.
SO; six, Jer 17I1; one and a half
cups of Judges 4:19: two teaspoon
fuls Amos AS; one pinch Lev. 2:13;
directions Prov. 1914; bake one and
a half to two hours. Baking pow
der may be used instead of yeast,
or heaven, as, it is termed in the
Bible. New Member.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
INSANE DESIRE FOR RICHES

candidate president quoted having deoed the American
idea passion for riches
The insane desire Of acquiring fortunes the greatest
danger confronting American people today" he declared
leads dishonest methods that the
courts of the country Of only the
maefactos great wealth. but the woudbe mlonaires
They escaped and the penientay all long,
but public their in the future
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29

EGGS FOR SALE-I have IL White
Rock pullets bred from Patter-
sons best. These pullets were
Matched in March, 1911. These
IL are now laying rs eggs per
week. am selling these eggs
IS for $500 C. w. HAYES.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
TINE NOW TO BEGIN SPRAYING

There thing that adds pleasure and health
the farm than abundance of good fruit but the idea has
sprung sections that good fruit no longer be
grown That is all mistake for there is perhaps part OF
the South where abundance of good fruit be grown with
little and expense anything else of equal value
auires produce perhaps that allowed take
of itself the fruit will not be good grand
fathers time will certainly not be good neglected
the fruit boyhood days seemed but
who viii do the simple things and they
pensve difficult have good fruit raised
the South
The things necessary the good rich land
ertze them keep the properly pruned and the
spray pump and other of combating insect pests
Without spray pump you raise good fruit in the
South anywhere else Now is the time begin the spraying
First get spray pump and spray with the me and sulphur
wash according Prof Nvens directions which appeared in
Progressive Farmer short time ago. and then later spray
will be directed in later issues Of the Progressive Farmer
Progressive Farmer. .ls,ea.e e,tt +, ISL. ~ se ID
Its getting late but too late to plant This the fit
Of weather for tree planting I'd ysU za leg q
s
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29

Just rece ived car OF red ceda
Shingles, guaranteed to last Longer
than pine and we are selling them
cheaper. Hurry up if YOU want
some of these as they are going
fast. BOOKER & BRITT.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
NOTICE.

Occupation Tax as published in
Ordinance No. 1888, is now due and
PAYABLE at the Treasurer'S Office in
the City Hall.
GEO. w. Brown,
29-4t. City Clerk.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
THE DRAINAGE MOVEMENT

The second annual meeting of the National Drainage Congress will
held New Orleans April 18th and the Georgia drainage people
the congress Georgia has
reclaimed by drainage which reclaim
would represent than millions of dollars probably
forty millions.
President W. DEAN of Waycross urging the attendance
Of Georgia friends of drainage
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29


One of the most unique features
shown in the trades display in the
parade of the Shriners' yesterday,
was the "Motio's goat" who wore his
fez with as much pride and dignity
as real Shriner, bowed to Alec
whenever he met him, and gave the
real Masonic sign whenever he
passed a real Mason. We don't
know whether he was ridden by
any of the candidates or not. but
we do know that Billy was there all
right with the gocds
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE
OVER ADAMS CANDY KITCHEN

See the new samples of Spring
and Summer Dress Goods and
Handkerchief. Subscriptions taken
for all magazines separately or in
clubs. Your combings made into
Switches. Flora P. Stoner, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29

FOR RENT--One brick store room,
24x75; also one iron warehouse,
2Ox4O feet, all in condition, one
door west First National Bank.
Will rent cheap. Apply to H. c.
Drew, Fitzgerald, Ga. 32t4w.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
BUSINESS LOCALS
FOR SALE OR RENT-My market
fixtures No. 228 South Grant ST,
31-3t Fitzgerald. W. II. CARR.

FOR RENT-Five-room cottagewith
bath, on S, Main, furnished or I'M
furnished. Apply 702 S, Main
Street. 3l-3t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29
Leap Year Social

Thursday night at the Central
Christian Church. Each man or
boy has To bring a box or basket OF
lunch for two. Each girl buys one
and eats it with the person who
brought il. Fun for all, Don't
miss it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-02-29

hodups ta constantly occurring the ou
New York City, in the midst of thousands OF people Is
new hghwayman trade The old idea that
where the lonely coach remote from
any habiaon railway region the
place hehwayman work has passed history and now
they seek the densest crowd in which operate.