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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

together until the ceremony has been
completed. For the rest of this and
the whole Of the next day every house
is open to receive guests and to pro-
vide food and drink for them. On the
evening of the second day the young
men carry the dowries of the brides to
the houses of the grooms. There they
dance and frolic until early morning,
and. after they leave. the couple are
for the first time together and alone.
During the remainder of the year no
marriages are concluded.-Leslie's.
towards die many times before their
deHth -ShakeSDeare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
BUNCH THEIR WEDDINGS.
Only One Day In the Year For Mar
riaass In Plousastel. Brittany.

In the city Of Plougastel, in Brittany.
France. all marriages take plnce on
one and the same day. The men are
all fishermen. many OF them going as
far as the Newfoundland banks, and
are at home only during few months
in the winter. One day In early Feb
ruary is set apart for the weddings
Little counting is done. but much bag
Cling over the dowry Of the girls. They
have to bring q certain quantity Of lin
en-, chickens, pigs and vegetables. Ere
quently q match is broken of because
the girls father refuses to add a sack
of potatoes to the dowry.
On the day set the inhabitants Of the
entire region go TO Plougastel- The
whole population goes to church TO
hear mass. to take communion and to
witness the wedding ceremonies. Often
fifty or more couples are united on the
same day. Bride and groom do not walk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
PARIS HAS A SWEET TOOTH.
A Poet to Whom Candy Brought Better
Results Than His Rimes.

~
Results Than His Rimes.
The best business in Paris is said to
be that of the we'll established and pop
ular confectioner. and this fact has
been recognized. 1t is said. since the
days of Napoleon III. and his natural
brother. the Duke de Morny. The
duke" says lie Cri de Paris. had a
weakness for writing vaudevilles and
often asked the counsel of Siraudin,
who was q skillful collaboration of
Clairville.
But the theater brought no riches to
Sir;sdin. One day Morny said to him:
My friend, / want to see thee in a
better situation. The idea comes to me
to put thee In commerce. What dost
thou say to itf
joyfully. but what line Of trade should
he choose? Morny and Siraudin set
out on the principle that the bdst bust
ness was evidently the one in which
there were fewest failures. They con-
scientiously scanned the bulletin of
declarations of bankruptcy. All the
trades were represented there-all ex-
cept one; that was the confectioner.
and Morny gave to Siraudin the neces-
sary capital to establish himself as a
merchant of bonbons Siraudin ingen-
iously conciliated the lyric muse. He
wrapped his pralines. his sugar plums
and his chocolates in kiss papers. each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
UGANDA'S ROYAL SUICIDES.
Kings Who Drank Poison When Sick
ness or Age Threatened.

Some of the curious customs Of q
pastoral people Of Uganda, known as
the Banyoro, are told by the Rev. John
Roscoe. He said that when once
king WAS enthroned his person became
sacred. and his food was restricted to
milk and beef from a sacred herd of
cows. which were kept apart from 9TH
er cows.
The Banyoro monarch never allowed
himself to grow old or his faculties to
become impaired. When he thought he
was going TO be seriously I'll he called a
council. arrsuged the state affairs with
the principal chiefs without giving
them any reason for thinking that be
was about to die and dismissed them to
carry out his instructions.
Then he returned to bis private house
and sum moued his chief wife and or
dered her to bring a cup Of poison. He
drank the contents and in a few min
utes was dead. The widow thereupon
called one or two of the principal
chiefs. who prepared the body for burr
al For as long as possible the death
was hODl ScIItl 1@dCu inc n
and beef were brought to the royal res
idence, and inquirers were informed
that the king was suffering from an in
disposition which required him to rest
In the meantime the chiefs were en-.
| gagged In making private arrangements
to guard the body and protect the sa.
cred herds Of cattle during the wars
which would follow on the announce
ment Of the death. When the news
| leaked out the sons of the dead king
fought among themselves, brother kill
ing brother. The survivor became ktns
and attended his fathers funeral
At the ceremony several Of the wild
ows Of the deceased king were dubbed
to death, as were the cowmen and thu
cook. Other widows took poison. Al
the bodies were placed in the grave
the idea being that their ghosts should
minister to the ghost Of the king in thu
next world.-London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
EXERCISES HELD
IN CITY SCHOOLS
Arbor and Bird Day Observed
With Programs in all
Buildings.
BIRDS GIVEN PROMINENCE
Steps Towards Organization of an
Audubon Society Taken at
Kemble.
BIRDS GIVEN PROMINENCE

The public schools OF the city today
conducted exercises in the observance
Of arbor and bird day. Francis G.
Blair, superintendent of public in
struction, has issued a booklet con-
tanning valuable articles on the study
OF trees and wild flowers and also
containing data concerning the var
ious kinds of birds which are found
in this locality. BY the reading and
study of this subject, the children OBJ
tain an insight into the habits and
characteristics of their feathery
friends. Articles on tree planting
are also incorporated in this little
booklet, which was used as a source
of material for the program in the
various buildings.
EMPHASIS ON PLANTING.
Although both arbor and bird dag
we're observed today, the greater at
tention was devoted to the latter In
the Rock Island schools.
At the Kemble school birds formed
the chief topic of the day, and in line
with the talk given by B. H. Wilson
week ago, Miss Ada Muse, the prin-
cipal, arranged for the organization
OF an Audubon society, and preliminary
steps towards this end were taken.
At the Grant building a tree was
planted with fitting ceremonies. All
the grades presented a program of
some nature, many OF the rooms com
bining.
Flags floated from school buildings
today, this being the custom on all
holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
Bowels are Basis
Of Child Health

The careful mother. who watches
closely the physical peculiarities of her
children, will soon discover that the
most important thing in connection with
q child's constant good health is to keep
the bowels regularly open. Sluggish
bowels will be followed by loss of appe-
tite, restlessness during sleep, irrita-
bility and a dozen and one similar evil
dences Of physical disorder.
At the first sign of such disorder give
the child a teaspoonful of DIR. Caldwelfs
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring and
repeat the dose the following night If
necessary-more than that will scarcely
be needed. You will find that the child
will recover it's accustomed good spirits
at once and will eat and sleep normally.
This remedy is a vast improvement
over salts, cathartics. laxative waters
and similar things. which are altogether
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

Price and Quality

Are two of the things to be consid-
cred in groceries, for if you fail to
get the quality you simply throw
away money, no matter how small the
amount may be. We sell groceries
of honest quality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

too powerful for a child. The homes of
Mrs. A. w. Smith, Viola. H.. and Mrs. L.
2. Freelove, 307 So. 18th St., SPRING
field, Ill, are always supplied with
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. and with
them, as with thousands of others, there
is no substitute for this grand laxative.
1t is really more than a laxative, for 1t
contains superior tonic properties which
help to tone and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels so that after a brief
use of 1t all laxatives can be dispensed
with and nature will do its own work.
Anyone wishing to make q trial of this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way of q druggist at fifty cents or one
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing DIR.
w. b. Caldwell, 405 Washington St.
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

inclosing his printed verses. Morny did
better than establish him. He fire.
Quented his shop. AS the duke was the
king of the world of fashion. he drew
all Paris by his example. and the for
tune Of the poet-confectioner Siraudin
was made"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

Evansville, Ind. = Mrs. Hannah
Moelke Thursday sued Mrs. Caroline
Seller, a wealthy woman of Spencer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

county, Indiana, for $40, 900 damages
claiming the defendant alienated the
affections of her husband, Conrad
Moelke by making eyes at him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19
ak Notice.

Tax Notice.
To all that have not paid their per-
sonal tax. They are past due, and
must be paid now or costs will have
to be paid. JOHN T. NOFTSKER.
Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-19

Mrs. Philip Carpenter. OF New York
was recently nominated as the cam
date of Sorosis, the mother OF clubs,
for the presidency OF the Gen
eral Federation of Woman's Clubs
and is waging an active CAM
paign. Her opponent in the field Is
Mrs. PerctvaI Pennypacker. of Texas.
The fedora on this year is TO be
held in San Francisco. j 25.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

The woman's Temperance League
of America rendered the delegates to
the Anti-Saloon Convention hand.
some reception Thursday afternoon
at their headquarters, 10 South Thfr0
street. The rooms were PRETTY deco
rated in pink and white carnationA.
while a temperance golden chain.
which consisted OF signed pledges,
encircled the rooms. About two hum
dred guests were present. who en-
joyed the following program: Vocal
solo, Miss Godsey: reading. Miss Sarah
ingersoll, vocal solo, Miss Lane; read
ing, Mrs Otto Wright; vocal solo. Mr..
Walter jackson: vocal solo, Miss Sue
Hogan; instrumental solo. as. Elmo
Tate; duet. Miss Sue Hogan and Mrs
Lee Lagoon: Instrumental solo. Aiss
Francis. After the program refresh
NESTS were served.
The marriage OF Miss Virginia IT.
wing Ware and Rev. Goodwin racer
was soiemnized Wednesday at noon
In the Third Christian church, and
was the prettiest event Of the week
on the hill. The bride Ia the daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Herbert w. Ware.
of 619 North Twenty Streea,
and Is graduate Of the John Mar
shall High school and OF Richmond
College. receiving her b. "A. degree
In 1910. The groom Is the SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. David Frazer. Of
Orange county. and II an aiumnus OF
Richmond College and OF the Baptist
Seminary of Louisville, Ky. He Ii
now located at Locust Dale, where he
has charge OF tho Baptist church.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Weatherspoon. Of North
Carolina, assisted by Rev. Gerald Cui-
berson. MIR. Reginald Walker had
charge OF the music. rendering the
wedding marches. and playing "Ohl
Promise Me" softly during the cere-
mony. The church was artiatically
decorated in palms. ferns and white
roses. Miss Bertha Knapp. OF Chi
cago. was the maid of honor. Sho
was gowned In old rose embroidered
chiffon, wore a black picture hat and
carried cheat Of pink roses. Or.
John Frazer. Of Orange. was best
samuel Pitts. Of Alexandria: J. W.
and Henry Becker, OF Orange. and
Luther Throckmorton, Of this city.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her father, by whom she was
given away. She wore 4 handsome
going away gown Of blue cloth. with
hot ond cloves to r1etch and carried
Brides roses and lilies OF the valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Frazer left for . North
eyn tour and will be at home to their
friends at Locust pals after Fab
ruary 10. 2---4------
The home of Miss Beatrss-> Pitt. OF
North Twenty-fifth street. was the
scene of an enjoyable gathering on
Tuesday evening. when she entertain
ed at cards. Dainty refreshments
were served. Among those present
were Misses Ada Shelton. Bertha Tis-
dale, Ivy Shelton, Mr. and Mrx Pos
tune. Mr., Johpscn. MrA Owen and
Mr.. and Mrs Munscn.
Rev. r. II. Potts. of Norfolk. spent
several days In the CITY last week.
and was the Kpest ~ Mr., and Mrs.
Oscar r Parrish. Of 2700 East Grace
street, on Wednesday,
Rev Leroy J. Phaup. Of Mathews
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29
WANTED PlTTSBURC
SURRENDERS HERSELF

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-The police of
Central Station were surprised late
this afternoon when a Handsomely
dressed woman walked in. and speak
ing to the desk sergeant, said;
II am Mrs. Nellie Prince, and they
want me in Pittsburg."
Questioning by the police brought
out the information that the woman
was under treatment In Pittsburg for
Implication In burglaries OF the homes
OF Mrs William Thaw and OF Re j.
Kaufman. wealthy merchant The
Pittsburg police have been communi-
Gated with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29
RECOVER FORTUNES
FROM GRIM kIIINS

NEW FORK, Ian. 3S--Women
were given the right u way today
among tho three thousand holders of
special permits 70 pass into the ruins
Of the Eanissble building md secure
strong boxes from the nrst 6opr and
Easement vaults Of the Mercantile
Trust Company. while scores Of do.
tectives ara police guarded theos In
dtviduai fortunes from the raids Of
riminala. : 3reat thrOng gathereA
along broadway to watch the pre-.
cartous journeys Of the women H.
curitieA worth ssvsral millions were
remo-ed "a new aepostt0fiss during
tho day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

the promises many times But Europe
and especially England, France and
Germany aweary with the endless
struggle to protect the wheat fields
of Southeastern Europe and disgust
ed with the enormities OF ~the bar
harous Turk who has been permitted
to exist simply as a gatekeeper are
turning their attention to Americaa
wheat fiefds and I'M the near future
q renewed boom OF railroad building
must be expected in the Western
United States and Canada, where the
world can be fed without II being
necessary to condone barbarities.
The possibilities In this connection
are emphasized by Sub-Treasurer Rol-
ston, of San Francisco, who calls At
tention to the fact that farmers in
California. who had been raising three
crops Of alfalfa year where the
water was pumped with gasolene en-
gines, are now raising Ave crops a
year on the SAME ground by using
electric pumps and thereby getting a
more constant supply of water AT
the same time Mr.. Rolston calls at
tention to another phenomenon tina;
Is encouraging. Gold In the sub
treasury at San Francisco has piled up
to the extent of nearly s33.oag.9e0
against less thah S2,oHe,eet. when ne
took charge few years ago This
accumulation Of gold is duplicated In
other sub-treasuries and in banks and
1t means that the people who I'VE
years ago were carrying mill ms of
dollars In their pockets have either
spent that money or have put II into
the banks for fear they will spend II
too rapidly. 1t is convincing proof
OF nation wide economy and nation
~ never in such sound condition ~
when Its citizens are carrying mini
mum amount Of cash in their pockets.
The period of depression is not
ended, but the en- / is in sight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

J. d. Hyde and son. Of Amelia
county. are the guests Of Alr. and
Mrs. 8. b. Names.
MrA Lewis Washer has returned
home after I visit to her dAughter.
mrs. Calvin Jones. OF smithaeid. Va.
Mrs. Florence Holman. OF Nicholstn
atreet. who has been sick Tor the
past two weeks II improving.
to 70 cut after his recent illness.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Denny
Street church will meet Monday AZ
ternoon In the lecture room of the
church.
The Cup Cold Water Circle of
the King's Daughters and Sons. wiz
meet next Tuesday Afternoon with
kiss Lily Nielsen on Williamsburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

such successful work with the corn
club boys" hopes to begin work in
this county this spring
Lee Johnson. "A colored man OF about
forty years of age, who lived near
Waikcrton. died a few weeks ago. Of
Pneumonia. He was a man of I'M
usual pluck and energy. and his pub
lie sale of personal property on jan
aary 22d showed that he had accurn-
ulated quite good lot of real and
personal estate. He leaves widow
and no children.
Among the visitors this week were
Mr.. A. G. Gresham, and Miss Sue
f. Bagby, of Eirmington,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29
AWfNTtEHIf fHflWHI FiHITIUtEf 5.
Leave Turk to His Fate.

X WIS only natural that the thing
should be oyerdone for the prospec-
fuses issned at that time we're ex-
travagant in their promises Of results.
sfss~ asstsai results have been 30 won
dfsTfui an to make those extravagant
Promises look like the conservatism
Of old tnen for the results exceeded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29
LUMBER COMPANY
SEEkS PREPARATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.--The
Philadelphia Veneer and Lumber
Company of Knoxville. Tenn. today
asked the Interstate Commerce Com
mission for PREPARATION, amounting to
$1,732. from the Central Railroad of
New Jerseyl
Overcharges on shipments Of i'm
ported cedar logs from New York
to Knoxville are the basis Of the COM
plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

mo. y Cru y.IEyIBT ~ Z
R0nf0k xhn1& ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
STEVENSVILLE VA. Ean 2S.---
Mr.. w. p. Dunn and family have re-
turned after travelling for six months
or more through the States OF Colo
RADIO. Nevada. Mexico and Florida. in
quest of health. MIR. Dunn intended
to settle out West for few years
but found no place like home.
Mr.. John William Walton, who suf-
fered q slight stroke of paralysis
few days age, is now out and im-
proving.
Mr.. IT. O. Sandy. who has been for
the past two or three years doing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-29
The Stock Market Of Last Week


way ESD
az s~cares sod the New York Stock
yearIs 10
an.
High. Low High alea LowClo No c IN,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-12
illness and Disturbed Nerves Are the
Sure Result If It Is Lacking
There.

The imperative need OF harmony in
home surroundings as well as in bust
ness life is being felt by thinking
more every day. 1t is impossible to
do our best work in any atmosphere
of confusion, and it Is an almost in
variable rule that illness and dis
turbed nerves are the penalty exacted
If we allow ourselves to be drawn in
to conditions that do not spell har.
mony. Our home is our castle. and
nothing should be allowed to enter
therein that makes us unhappy.
If one is obliged to take strangers
into the home on account of financial
consideration it is wise to make sure
that they are not antagonistic in any
way that will affect the family rela-
tions, otherwise it is better to give up
the extra profit and do with less If 1t
means peace of mind. There is no
price too great to pay for harmony
for 1t means health, happiness, tinan-
cial success to you and yours. the
ability to help others, and all through
the gaining and holding the mental
poise which is the peace of under
standing. Some of us have to be beat.
en- with many stripes before we real
lie the need Of and grasp the knowi
edge of harmony, but those who have
already felt a longing for it and pause
to listen win get the revelation and
receive its gospel like benediction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-12

the scuppers as though kicked by a
mule, struck his head against a piece
OF iron work and lay still, half
stunned, shutting his teeth savagely
upon a moan.
Hole and the first mate stood over
him, and the captains voice. guarded
but clear enough, came to his ear:
You'll lie there, me man, and not
so much as a whimper till / give you
leave. Take 'eed wot | says. Mr..
Dennison ere is goin' to clean is re-
volver"
ORourke lay silent, save for his
quick breathing. The first officer,
grinning malevolently, sat down near
at hand, keeping a basilisk eye upon
the PROSTATE man while he fondled an
able-bodied, hammerless Webley.
Eole moved on towards the gang
way, whence his voice arose. an In
st9nt later, greeting his visitor. The
latter put a hurried question. which
O'Fourke did not catch, but the cap
ta'n's reply was quick enough:
only muunous dorg of a deck
'ai1 Wanted shore leave and refused
10 go forrard when ordered. r amt
'urted none. Mr.. Dennlson ere just
gyve I'm a tap to keep him quiet"
The Irishman swore beneath his
breath and watched the first officer.
The light from the lantern at the
gaugWay glanced DULY upon the mol
ished barrel Of the revolver, and the
cleaning line was steadily directed
towards O'Rourkes head. Upon re-
he concluded to lie stil,
to walt and watch his opportunity;
so~ Sao present, at least, he was in
to question Dennison's will
Iingness to use the weapon O'Rourke
was to be kept quiet at all hazards,
and he knew it full well; for once he
conceded discretion the better part of
7alor, ard was patient
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-12
SYNOPSIS.

This story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col. Terence O'Rourte, a military free
lance and something OF a gambler. In his
hotel. Leaning on the balcony he sees. a
beautiful girl who suddenly enters the
slevator and passes from sight. AZ the
gaming table O'Rourke notices two men
watching him. One IS the Hon Berue
Ulynn, while his companion Is Nlscount
Den Trobes, a duellst. The vlscount tens
min the French government has dlrecte9
him 10 ORaurke as a man who Wouiu
undertake q secret mission. AZ his apart
mVnt. O'ROurkc who had agreed 70 uh- uh
dartake the mission, finds a mysterious
lot.ar. The viscount arrives, hands
seofed package TO O'Rourke, who is not
% open II until on the ocean. a par or
dainty slippers arc seen protrudlng from
under a doorway curtain, The lrlshman
finds the owner OF the mysterious feet 20
be his wife, Beatrlx. from whom ne had
run away year previous. IheF aIe a
recCncled, and opening the letter ne mas
that Ranroon lpw firm offers him
100, 100 pounds for n Jewel known as the
Pool Of Flame and left TO him By a dy-
lnE friend. but now In keeping Of one
named Chamhret In Algeria, O'Rourke
wofsts the uobleman In n duel The Wltf
bids O'Rourke farewell and he promises
20 soon return with the reward. lie dls-
covers both Clynn and the vlscount on
board the ship. As he finds Chambfet
there Us Bu attack hy bandits ana hia
left sho Pool of Flame with the governor
Eeuelal who no sight OF n signet ring
given the colonel will deliver over the
Jewel Arriving at Algeria the lrlshman
lndB the governor general away, Des
Trrres makes 20 mysterious appointment,
possession 0f tho Jewel by stealing it IN
a @2ef O'Eourye mcster5 the Nlscount'
secures possession OF the Pool OF Flame
and starts by ship for Rangoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-04-12
Elephants Wjsdon.

In response to an inquiry as to what
was the cleverest act he ever knew an
elephant to perform, a British road Of.
ticer told how once, when unloading
some steel tubing from a ship, it was
the elephants task to carry the pipes
by means of his trunk from one part
Of the wharf to another.
The pipes had been oiled to prevent
them from rusting, and when the ele-
phant took one up 1t slipped from his
grasp. He tried it again with the same
result, and at last seemed to compre.
hend what was the reason for his fail.
uTe, for he soon afterward pushed the
pipe with his foot to a spot where
there was a pile Of sand and then
rolled the pipe backward and forward
The sand. owing to the oil, adhered TO
the tube, and the elephant then rut
his trunk around It and carried il w b
ease. He applied the same means 10
the other tubes without aid or sugges
ton from his mahout.