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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

The name Of Amos Strunk Is no
longer an unknown quantity in the
baseball world. There was q time,
and it was not 50 long ago. that the
bnly man in America. besides Str1nk
himself. who really thought that
6trunk hac q brilliant baseball flu
ture before him, was Manager Con-
ME Mack He secured the lank out
fielder In 1903 and farmed him out TO
the Milwaukee team In the Ameri-
can Association. The next year
Mack recalled him. Until this
year 6trunk was used by the Athlet-
les chiefly as an emergency batter.
Now he Is playing regularly and do
ing fine work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
WILL NOT JOIN IN
SWAN SONG DITTY
Rock Island Shuts Out Latest
Hit" in Three Eye by
Refusing Offer.
WANT NO LIGHTLESS BALL
Prefer 20 Sit by and Wait for Pro-
crastinated Pyrotechnics OF
July Fourth.

That that beautiful httle ditty en-
titled, The Three-Eye Swan Song"
shall be sung without Rock Island 10
join in the chorus il the concensus OF
opinion OF Rock Island baseball direc.
tors OF yore and present owners Of the
battle grounds, while the fans OF the
past and those who are going TO swell
the ranks when Rock Island gets back
into the fold OF the national FASTENERS
uphold the decision OF the owners.
The lament OF the league may re-
solve itself into a siren song but il will
be unavaning, say the local bosses.
Clarence Rowland's proposed removal
OF The Hustlers TO this city for The r.
mainder OF the season as outlined in
last nights Argus is cast TO the four
winds. This is not because OF any
feeling against Rowland but because
IL il the firm belief that Rock Island
cares not for baseball, and moreover
would not care to play second fiddle
in the Three-Eye league.
ROWLAND FAVORITE.
Rock Island men who know about
baseball are inclined 70 agree with
Clarence in regard 20 the future
league for this section OF the country
and they care nothing about bolsterinp
up the Three-Eye possibilities at The
present time. They are awaiting the
day when the circuit proposed las
winter after Rock Islands ousring
from the league will be formed. and
then, If Rowland wants 70 make any
advances TO the Islander city, he vii
probably be received in favor
When ROwlands proposition came
TO the attention Of local park owners
they at once reiterated past declara
tions-they refuse 70 listen TO any
ThreeEye appeal. Furthermore. The
man who has a big voice in the direc
ton OF affairs, has gone into the WOOL!
wilds Of Wisconsin and intends 10 stay
there till October. He will not ever
be bothered with the thought proposed
in the removal Of the Hustlers.
WAIT FOR STORM
And so Rock Island will not attun,
its voice 10 the air OF the swan sons
and will sit quietly by and await tn,
day when that particular song shall
have swelled from a mere tune into
thundcrous appeal 10 thousands of for
mer fans for support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

San Salvador-The newly construct
ed railroad between la Union and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
RAGTlME MAKES HIT
WITH TOWER CROWDS

Because of the enthusiastic recep-
ton accorded ragtime selections as
rendered by the Ferullo band at the
Watch Tower this week, Director
Francisco Ferullo has arranged an en-
tire ragtime program which will be
given tomorrow evening. Up to date
the band has rendered ragtime only in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09
BOARDS ON LEGAL BASIS
State Administration and Charities
Bodies Forced to Reorganize.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 9.-Gover-
nor Deneen yesterday reappointed the
members of the state board OF ad-
ministration and the state charities
commission, and these bodies were
formally reorganiZed under new sta
tutes which were passed at the last
special session of the legislature.
The decision of the supreme court
concerning the legislatures plan OF
passing bills without reading them a
third time, after they had gone &c
conference, made it necessary to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

enact new laws for the boards re-
ferred to, and today's reorganization
follows the taking effect of these acts.
No changes IN the personnel OF
the bodies or in the officers were
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

Racine, 5; Madison, 6 90 innings)
Green Bay, 5; Appleton, 8.
Aurora, l Rockford, 8.
ILLINOIS-MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Champaign. 2; Pekin, 5.
Kankakee, l; Canton, 2.
Lincoln, g; Streator, Z.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Terre Haute, s; South Bend, O..
Erie, 4; Canton, 2.
Fort Wayne, 8; Dayton, 1.
Youngstown, 5; GAINESVILLE, 0.
Grand Rapids-Springfield, rain.
Wheeling-Akron, rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-09

San Miguel was formally opened for
traffic Monday by the government
Work on this railroad was begun in
April, 1910.
The evening world., 1912-02-07

III INC NOUN OF u oWu ~ eNteVetH WON eyeS, OVVuVWO Hcm 70 HTl
II stabbcth them In tender spots.
Hast thou a crooked nose liner Thou canst bear IT,
Hast thou treckhs and obpious coNarbonesf Thou cdnst hide them Under
a bashc.
But a Sense OF Hsmor Is as onion peel upon the fingers, chch cannot
be DISGUISED; a $ a gun IN the hands Of q babe. whch 0oeth OF UNE1-
PECTEDLY.
Then. 90 to the COW, thou Jester; consider her ,coys and be utse,
.wlich. haring no wt, taketh all men SERIOUSLY.
She smileth not, neither dph she toll; vet behold she Is housed and fed.
ana cherished in CLOVER.
so is a UnimaOindtipe WIFE.
but as for pc that seek to be HUMOROUS. at ,ohat shall We be mirthtuI'
For to laugh at thine oun sea Is inantty: but to laugh al q NAN Is
insanity
opened her mouth, her tamiy encouraged her 10Th praises, Saying:
"Hoto scintHHdting!'
Yet, IN her youth, men hd from her, crying:
"Ouchl
"Bcmdrc, for she seGth through us!
"She Is as a Gasp utthin the slcerc. a bee upon the neck!'
Bat in time the wAe len sought her out and trote doUn her sayings
upon parchment and repeated them unto their trtends And behold, she
became knoun throughout all me land as a "Humorist'"
Yet. mhen she desired to speak GRAVE TRUTHS unto them. the multi
ue laughed ana nudged one another uhispertn0:
"Hop funny"
And the saoes rould hare none Of her, but Knocked at her. saying:
NAY nay Cease thine idle phthosophisn0. Laugh. ptnk and be
merrv'
"For ice WouIf not be instructed, but jolted"
Tben she cast herself dorm and uept, saying:
"Aas. l am only a FUNNY Woman, Lo. though I speak 10Th the
tongues OF angels, though l quote from a ensus report, vet shan men con.
tnuc 10 LAUGH at me.
"ThoWOh ! lie in my conn, thy shan gaze upon me, ercla'mtng:
"Hop humorous"
"For, behold. ] am become a thing OF nonsense and a cIonn torerery'
Then, MP Daughter take warnin9 OF her sorrou, for verify, verify. I say
unto thcc, II is better TO be married than cIrer.
And where shalt thou hd a womon that posses'eth both a sense Of
Ihumor and a deroted husband!
For IN this worid Woman uas not created to be the JOKER, but the
JOKE! SeoA.
The evening world., 1912-02-07

able seaman for four years. After sery.
ing two years as second mate YOU can
axe nrst mates examination ana then
Ns up 10 YOU TO make good. | wish
wv .o'' Iuek, II. II.
The SiStb Service Problem.
TO me Editor Of The Evening World,
Answering IL. KS civil service AZ.
ample Wis.; A m Il enter partnership
Tor nfteen months: A invests 500: Il
'hvests $500. At the termination OF min.
months what additional sum will A hav,
70 invest to receive onehalt the
prohtsO. ] offer the following solution
b.s capital equals $500 for nfteen
months or 1880 for one month. As
capital equals $50 for fifteen months or
sil.So for ono month. As deficiency
equals &s.30 for one month or one-slxth
OF ESQ for SIX months Cbaiance OF the
term OF partnership after expiration Of
the min months): or ssT6 additional sum
to b. invested by A, Their capita! ae-
counts would then be as follows: A, .76C
for nine month"; or u. 7to for n month,
Sl,iS for six month"; or n, 7b0 for one
moneh. total Ns.boo. y. 500 for nine
mopths or e,i0o for one month: MO- for
six months o. $500 for one month.
total e1s.soA W. C. E.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
THE OPEN PALM.

A3O tip or not TO tip? The question will live as long ms
1iamlcts in spite of the good intentions of judges who brand
the custom as "llcgal and un-Amercan."
After all the law can do little with the matter. In it's very
nature n Zip is not a right. 1t may be expected, even asked for, but
not demanded as a due. 1t is really a kind OF mnted thank you
which some people will always take pleasure in giving when they
fool it has been deserved, and which other people will continue fool
ishly to throw about without knowing or caring whether it has been
deserved or not.
Tipping has queer habits. 1t rises to heights Of supreme apprc-
citation when you give 100000 TO the man who gave you a snow
shovel to start life with. 1t sinks to depths of Stiffness when it be-
comes a question Of laying a dime on tho hatrack merely because
your hat hung there while you had dinner.
Much Of the restaurant tipping in this city is ridiculous to a
degree seen nowhere else on earth. a grumpy waiter serves his
guest with the least attention possible. The guest gloomiy shoyes
part Of his change across The table, the waiter pockets it without n
word Of thanks OF a CULVER of nm eyeid. and all is glum. There is
neither service. nor reward. nor Enthusiastically custom half I'M
dcrstood.
But how can You interfere with a mans right to give tips when
and where he sees fit without falling foul Of his inalenabe right to
make q fool Of himself?
The evening world., 1912-02-07
Letters from the People

How I~nUs
To thu Editor II Tho krnins World
Will readers answer the following
timple problem: Mr.. Jones oan shovel
q ton o: coal into a cellar An nvs 90
minutes, MIR. Smith cen shovel a ton
of coal into a cellar In ten tl0) min
utes. How long will II take them 20
shovel a ton OF coal into . cellar II
they both work .ogethsr7 q. v.
To the Editor a The Evcaips World,
In what year Will Feb. - fail on
Thursday again? /. Y.
Advice "a Would-De seagocr.
To the Edator OF Tire Evening wok.
4 reader asks What chances the seH
holds DOR a young pan n the boa,
sort o, preparation. &C.
II you are a citizen. why not Try the
training ship Newport for two years
That VIII nj you for able seaman or
M vS1sel. Then I would recommend q
deep-ssa voyage IN any wind-temmer
And II that does not take the longing
for the dep 80 out Of your System,
way. 20 to ~! Yoa.; b . tuli-nedsst
seaman BY that time. But don't stoy
there. Keep at II fer . couple Of years
and study hard. You co take the see.
- asts'a szAmisst,n astas essns
The evening world., 1912-02-07
By Madison G.. Peters

Wife. keep your brain up 10 date.
Your husband brushes up against keen
minds h a put a sharp edge on his
thinking and make him more discrim-
mating In his demands. You Join clubs
and societies and mix with the world
and 10 not lose the old equality through
neglect of you head.
Don't talk home matters outside.
Don't keep the flag OF distress flying on
the ship OF matrimony. DON syndicate
the news OF family frictions. Carefully
guard your home secrets. Just a. busi-
ness houses do their condolences. Never
publish to the world the weakness of the
matrimonial Arm.
Keep confined all domestic secrets to
| your own breasts.
ask. Reasonable people are rare. Be
rare.
T. Have some knowledge Of what your
husband IL interested In. II you won't
let him talk shop yours will be the
blame for an affinity.
Don't be afraid to praise your hus-
band. Let him feel that you think him
a good ono and II will be q strona
stimulus to his being 30. II you are
foolish enough to let him think that hi
has lost tho name. he may soon abandon
tho reality.
Don't forget that our. wife has q
right TO sonfe expression OF appreciation
Of her unselhsh devotion to you In
terests. Tafy 10 better than epitaphy
Better a rose to the living than wreathi
to the dead.
As tho sunbeam 10 composed Of mill
ions OF minute avs, % the homo lift
must be constituted Of little tender
nesses. kind looks. sweet laughter. gen
tls words. loving counsels and soon I
viii DO found that kindness Will sprinl
up on every side. dispelling incompat'
ibility Of temper and irreconcilability Of
sp!rit, even a. we have seen violets ant
primroses dispelling me gloom OF tn
gray sea rocks.
Busy men have become weary OF III
dull prose of life and long for poetry
Happy u the man h can And tina
poetry at home.
AZ a rule, . man viii stay most wher'
he likes It best. Let q husband feel tina
one day passed under his own roof Il
worth a thousand IN any other place.
Lot the homo b. made 90 happy tina
men will be forced before they know l
into an easy chair and make then
spend the evening at homo oecaus'
they can't help It
The evening world., 1912-02-07
NEW.

A TRANSMITTED in n cell where three men charged with
~ murder were confined carried their talk to the ears Of
officers and fastened the guilt positively on one of the three.
This is novelty of the news of 1912 A. d.
-Four hundred years before Christ, Dionysus, tyrant Of Syracuse,
carved a prison chamber eighty feet high out Of solid rock in the
qunrrcs of Sicily. He made the upper walls Of this great cell curve
and taper like the neck Of a syphon until they ended in an opening
the size Of a mans wrist. Outside this opening he built a COM
Portable little office with a desk and on easy chair and a door opening
on the hillside.
When important political prisoners with secrets turned up he
jammed them all together into tMs prison. Then from time to
time he betcok himself to his Office. sat down with his ear TO the
hole and found out all about it. The wonderful acoustic qualities
Of the place brought him the faintest whispers.
The prison is still there. Travellers to this day amuse them
sclve. by cracking pieces Of paper and listening to the pistol-ikc
echoes. 1t is called tho Ear Of Dionysus.
There is little absolutely new under the sun. Science only helps.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
A Hero.

TERRIBLE as It is to be slain in tattle.
there Is one thing the soldier !tass worse.
declares a veteran. That /, 10 miss the
honor Of taking part in a great battle and TO
die inxloriously at home. when his country needs
him. An ar.illcrfman from Michigan brought this
out during the civil war.
The man had only jryt gone to the front ana
had seen no real fighting. One day while on
the march he fell and va, r,n over .hy the gun
carriage. He was w badly crushed that. soeiy
against his will. he had TO be furloughed and
sent home.
While he lay in bel under the doctors care
the battle Of Gettysburg was fought. The man
feared he would die and kecnly regretted that
since he must go It could no; have been on thai
glorious field. Nc called upon the doctor to hear
his last request.
Doctor, II I 90. promise me this. My stone
snsll hear these words: Killed at Gettysburg in
the front Of battle.'"
But YOU weren't" objected the physician.
81 know. But It want my fault. II YOU
ont say that. then say. Killed at Gettysburs-
The evening world., 1912-02-07

@DN'T marry "a man tn mend
him or reform him. The risks
arc great enough for any
N woman even when she mar
~ fies "a man who does not
need roformini
Don't marry a dandy-dres-cd up. he's
nko n cinnamon tree. the bark is worth
moro than the body.
Exercise as much care and ask rs
many questions about a mar whom you
would marry az you do about the quail
ity OF goods you select for a dress. You
never trust to appearances when 4
comes to the choice OF a dress. you
submit It to the scrutiny of tho most
competent.
Marry a man nearly your age. A
father said to his daughter. II don't
want you to throw yourself AWAY on n
young man. How would a settled man
OF fifty suit you?' Tho daughter sem
sibly replied; 81 would rather have two
at twenty-five"
Now that you are married the Ques-
tion OF happiness still remains to ne
solved. Here are a few rules for you
both to observe:
Keep up your cour.ship. Courtship
is not sol't ire Nike n quarrel. Il takes
two TO make II a success.
You mo keep sentiment IN cold
storage. Love can live only IN the
present and 1t intensines by exercise.
Don't let YOU sense of proprietorshir
make you feel that you need no Longer
be polite,
Tho marriage certificate IL not a fun,
paid up policy OF matrimonial happiness
Marriage does not make unnecessary
all further assessments OF lover-like at
tentlon.
Many Nrst class marriage policies have
lapsed because OF suspended payments
There 10 only n way OF securing ~
The evening world., 1912-02-07
His Choice of Weapons.

INA Century Of English ~I.allad..'' a recent
book by Harold Simpson. there Is a delight.
ful story OF stephen lucledon. an eminent
tenor OF other days. whose singing of BLACK Eyed
susan vas peculiarly TO the peoples taste.
While Eavtng ut a country inn. inclelon had
qunrrcllsl during the evening with an army officer
lie imagined he had closed the controversy nv
solng off TO bel, but the officer, left down stairs
to brood over his wrongs, thought otherwise.
Mains his way TO lnclelon's bedroom he found
the singer fast asleep. When he succee,ei In
wasins h!'n. a matter OF some difficulty. the off,
Ger demanded satisfaction.
Satisfaction" murmured Incledon. sle.ns,v
We'll, you shall have it," Whereupon he SAT
wp in bed and sang Black Eyed SUSAN" in NJ,
nest style.
There" he said. lying down again. my sing.
Ing @: that song has given satisfaction 10 thor.
sands, and II will have to satisfy you'll" And hs
turned over and went to sleep.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
Science Notes.
GERMAN life-saving

GERMAN l~ife-sa1ng buoy IS
n hammock shaped and large
4 \ enough for a 0ather to lie IN
and paddle himself about II ne desires.
A New York inventor has combined
the desk telephone and electric light In
one stand in such a ANN that the
HIGHT. shade collects the sound Of ths
voice and concentrates II within the
transmitter.
Built like a bullet" Is the claim OF
the California inventor Of an %aeroplans
engine with seven parable! cylinders. se'
behind . head which Offers little resist
Ance to the air.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.

4 BANKER serving " ffteen-yenr sentence in Jail il pardoncd
~ after herculean efforts on the part Of his friends, and esrc-
. ciany owing ~ the untiring devotion of his wife, IN the
ground that he lie in a dying condition. A few days after the
pardon it is announced that he is marvellously improved and rendy
to travel.
Immediately newspapers and public take a cynical and devilsh
glce in bouncing on this rapid recovery as a proof that the man WINS
never As sick a. he pretended to be. They predict his speedy re.
appearance in Wall street. II was inst a trick to get out.
Maybe 1t wa. But it does not sesm likely. In the first place
the man wal examined by competent official doctors who had no
interest whatever in setting him free undeservedly. Their profos.
sional evidence was regarded as enough to warrant a pardon.
In the second place getting out Of Jail is a mighty fine tonic.
II would account for the most surprising recovcries and DEATH bed
revivals.
Bankers have no business to be in Jail. No sympathy need bc
wasted on such as find themselves there. But let's be Just to ever.
body-in OF ont 81 ~
The evening world., 1912-02-07

A WOMAN of the Mormon Church has Just died in Utah lesv.
~ ing 534 descendants. She was ninety-seyen ycars old Sba
- had three greatgreatg A woman in
Pennsylvania has just become q grandmother at thirty three. When
the Pennsylvania woman gets to be ninety-seven, how much rreater
number Of times great may her great grandmotherhood be?
The evening world., 1912-02-07
The May Manton Fashions

IT HE simple little
frock that falls in
straight lines be-
low the yoke IL the best
liked for tiny children.
This one can be finished
with tucks above the
hem or without the
tucks, just al liked. and
It can be left plain or
trimmed. In the front
view II Is made of Per-
sian lawn and the yoke
is embroidered In a sim
pie design. In the back
view the yoke IL made
Of a1l-over material. Fer
the still simpler frock
could be used Dresden
lawn or material Of the
kind. with a yoke of
tucking, or Of all-over
embroidery in q simple
design.
The dress Is made in
one piece and Is gath
cred at the upper edge,
1t Is Joined TO the yoke
that is made With front
a n d b a c X portions.
There are inverted
plaIts under the arms
ana the one = piece
sleeves are sewed to the
a1ymholes.
For the : year size
win b required 23-s
yards Of material q,
ais yards SO. 11.2 yards
n inches wide with /
yard OF edg!ng 10 trim
as shown in the front
view. S-S yard IS riches
wide to make as Shown
in the back view.
Pattern No. 1855 Is
cut in sizes for children
OF 6 months. !, 2 and 4
years.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
How to Be Happy Though Married ~ By Madi

absolutely guaranteed nsurane policy by keeping on paying tn premiums at
of matrimonial happiness. and that isl the homo office.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
The Days Good Stories

during , temporary absence a. Brookficld. Men, -
l-You:h's Companion.
The evening world., 1912-02-07
! MRS. 4 SOLOMON
Eeine the Confessions of the SsVen
Hund,edth Wife
9e.aeLafod d. ILL., Dalai
7,.ns.Ated BY Helen Rowland

Copyright. 1912. by The Press Publishing Co. rrns New York wond,.
DEWARE. my daughter. Of a SENSE Of UMO
X for by that sin teII the %spinsters!
10. as a long hatpin In a short hat. so Is W.T.
The evening world., 1912-02-07

Copyright. lui2. 10y The i'rcss Publishing Co.
lIIp Now iork WORTH,
The evening world., 1912-02-07

! An 86-Year-OId !
Wooer.

MY CAV UHse anu DTOuHnt WW UWK TIC VA Uy
nj took rs English wife to France. where she became ady.in-wait
ing to III French Queen.
De Gramont lived to be etshty-dS ana continued his heort'reakinE career
extreme old go. Ninon de IEnIos, most captivating woman OF her GEN.
tuy said Oh him in those later days.:
he is the only old mar who can affect youths fonlcs without maklng him
ridiculous"
The evening world., 1912-02-07

Have you not forgotten eor
other.
The fugitive looked genuinely p
wrinkied as though he were tryf,
that eluded his memory. Suddenly
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-08-09

Is stored away carefully before pas
sengers embark. 1t arrives at the
pier in ordinary trucks, under the
guard of armed men. The customary
method of getting the gold on board
Is to haul the kegs up an inclined
| chute to the deck by means of a hoist
ing engine, but this method is not fol-
lowed invariably. Sometimes each
keg Is placed in sling and carried
on board by men detailed for this
service.
The receipt given by the steamship
company sets forth that so many kegs
have been received for shipment, not
for any stated amount of gold to the
value of so much. The kegs bear the
government seal in many instances,
and in such cases, when they have
been safely put in the strong room,
the iron doors thereof are sealed with
government wax, the impression be-
ing broken only when the official on
the other side comes to receive the
gold. The kegs are checked thrice
when they are taken from the trucks,
when they reach the gangway and
when they are placed in the strong
room.
Although no armed guard stands by
the strong room, two men watch the
room constantly so long as the ship is
in sight of land. AS matter of fact
there is little danger of any one steal
ing gold in transit on a ship. 1t would
be necessary that he should shoulder
keg weighing some two hundred
pounds and vanish with it without be-
ing seen. Masters of vessels declare
gold is the safest cargo of any to han
die.
The total weight of one consign-
ment Of gold shipped by the British
vessel in question amounted to some
thing like 10000 pounds, or sixteen
tons, and the freight charges amount
ed to $4,000, or, roughly speaking,
one-eighth Of l per cent. Specie thus
shipped is insured at its full value.