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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Feb. Is in American
History

1SSS-D. z. Locke, writer of humor
over the name of Petroleum W
Nasty, died; born 1884.
159S-The United States battle7zs...1
Maine wrecked by a mysterious ex-
piosion in the harbor Of Havana;
2 officers and 264 of the crew lost
their lives.
1S99-Original models and patterns Of
the United States battIeshfp Maine
destroyed by fire at the Brooklyn
navy yard
1904-Mark q. Hanna, United States
senator from Ohio, died: born 1927.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

The decree of the Irish parliament
tary party that every member Of it in
parliament must contribute $3.50 a
year to the home rule fund is a kind
OF politics that would not be permit
ted in this country. but nevertheless
the wise congressman whacks up for
the campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Almost All Done.

al hear Jackson intends to build this
season."
Eyes. He has the site chosen, the
house planned and the interior deco
rations decided upon"
"Then it's all settled"
Eyes. All he has to do now is to
persuade his father-in-law to give him
the money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

IMPORTANT RULES
l. A suitable place for everything,
and everything in its place.
2. A proper time for everything,
and everything in its time.
8. A distinct name for everything,
and everything called by its name.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-Please tell
me what to do for inflamed eyes.
BERTHA.
Use borax, one-half dram; camphor
water, three ounces. The above simple
prescription is in common use by the
highest medical authorities. Drop
three drops in the corner Of each eye
with a medicine dropper. Use it as
aften as the eyes feel badly.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-Is there any
way to remove ink stains from car
pet? MRS. H.
Pour warm water on the spots and
let them remain wet for short time.
Then wash with solution of oxalic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

have already been released. The writ
obtained for Miller gives others a
chance for freedom through like &C
ton. 1t was one of the contentious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

in Miller's case that the grand jury
Shich indicted him was improperly
drawn and that, therefore, its indict.
ment against him was faulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana Weekly at 1874
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill len
tered At the postofsce as second-class
matter.I
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
An attack of the grip is often fol

An attack of the grip is often fol-
lowed by a persistent cough, which
to many proves great annoyance.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of
this cough Many cases have been
cured after all other remedies had
failed. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Governor Deneen is reported as
doubtful on president and doesn't want
TO mix in that fight; he has enough of
his own TO keep him reasonably busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

VIII Dick Yates never forgive the
people OF Illinois for the blunder
tdey made in electing him governor?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Judge Hook may be proud Of his
past, but the part Of it recorded in
Oklahoma isn't helping him in his
upward and onward way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

II La Toilette will keep his health
and his temper Roosevelt may make
him president II in the fullness OF
time It comes TO him to make an
other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

According to the senate committee
Senator Stephenson expended $4,000
10 be elected and he had a right to
do IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
A Treasure.

A heating plant that works away
On chilly days as on hot one
Is such a jewel that you may
Be very thankful If you've got one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
The knocker.

ais Jones athletic"
"WeIl, he's a great hammer singer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Odd Fancy.

Actors are so superstitious. Some
of them will swear that they see the
ghost walk once a week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

II was a long time coming. but Ari-
zona finally got into the family circle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

The reason why some women can't
shut up is that they know that an ex-
plosion would result if they should.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
TERMs.-Dally. 10 cents per wee

TERMs.-DaIly. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance.
Complaints of delivery service should
be made to the circulation department,
which should also be notified IN every
instance where It is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
AL communications OF e-gumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments: Central
Union, West 145 and has; Union Elec-
trio 6I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
A Scorcher.

A Scorcher.
"Has he a good record?"
Depends"
"On what?'
"The kind you are after. His poker
is bum, but he has done more damage
on the pike than any man L know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

One reason why a man doesn't listen
to his wife more is that he hasn't time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Be cheerful! Ancient cold storage
eggs are lower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

A man likes a wife with a sense of
order, provided she does the ordering
in his absence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

The fellow who is smarter than he
looks generally gets there at the show
down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Sometimes the policeman sees that
we get on in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Not Popular.

"Misery loves company"
I'D hate TO be misery"
"And I'd hate to be company"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
No True Tramp.

No True Tramp.
Ibid you notice anything suspicious
when this tramp knocked at your back
door," asked the prosecuting lawyer.
Eyes, indeed" replied the lady.
"What was it?''
"He asked for drink Of water"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
AItitudinous.

81 have high aspirations"
"And what may they be-"
81 desire to be the chauffeur Of a
flying machine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Anyway, no man was e r able to
break into jail quietly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Ever notice that it is generally the
upstart that gets the place at the pin
nacle?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. .srsf5H

ONE reason why some persons just
can't help making f,&ls Of them
selves is because they have such ex-
cellent material for the purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
Evidence,

Hes a married man."
ibid he say so?"
HE wears panied expression every
time he passes a millinery display"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

One way to make friends is to make
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15

Conceit is a thing that is easily rec
ognized-away from home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-15
WiIIinu to Oblioe,

"Let me give you some advice"
"On one condition"
Name it"
'That you pay storage charges in
advance"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12

earnestly of better, buster Boston,
everybody hustllng non slbi sed patrse,
like our energetic mayor: Then, as we
slid down to the float at Warren Bridge,
we pulled out our watches. 1t lacked
ten minutes of eleven. We had had a
glorious forenoon and would still be able
at least to get our mail opened and send
our checks to the bank before lunch time.
"Shall we try it again tomorrow"
asked Baker, enthusiastically, as we
boarded surface car.
''Not tomorrow; day after tomorrow, "
was the reply.
But then am lubber, and perhaps
Baker had bad day. Walk beside the
Charles, the Mystic, the Neponset, any
day, and dozens of these busy little
things, from the size of canoe to the
dimensions of an ark, Will pass you while
you trudge mile. AS Tor the Bay, some
day soon there will have to be traffic
police to keep order among the scooting
hundreds. Probably no other city in the
country sports so many of them, of all
degrees of elegance, of all patterns and
models. But then, no other city offers
so many quiet waters, so many safe
Ravens, such variety of cruising. Bos-
ton has become the paradise of the mo-
florists who goes down to the sea in his
boat.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12

CLUBBING OFFERS. The following clubbing
offers apply only to subscriptions paid in ad.
vance; and when payment is made it should be
stated what premium, if any, is desired. 1t is
also necessary to say that none of these publ
cations are mailed with The Journal or from
this office. We have to pay for these publica-
lions one year in advance, and they are then
sent from their respective Offices to our sub
scribers. Our clubbing offers are as follows
for one years subscription paid in advance:
The Journal and Farm and Home-............$2 81. 90
The Journal and Tribune Farmer........... 2.25
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The publications included in our clubbing Of
fers may be sent to different addresses.
The publishers of the New Idea Magazine
have advised US of an increase in their sub
scription price and consequent advance in
clubbing rates, and The Journal and New Idea
are now $2.25.
The publishers of McCalls magazine have
sent US this notice: "The subscribers may
select their free patterns within 80 days after
the receipt of their first magazine by making
a request on an ordinary post card, stating
that the pattern desired is free pattern to
which they are entitled"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12

boatclub. Their indifference. howavar
did not affect me. This was not the first
time that | had revolutionized an indus
try or an art or a science while wa;t;n,,
for Baker. ''s
To one ENJOYING the blue and lavender
tints OF the spring forenoon sky, the en-
qulsitely crude greens of the marsh
grasses and the saltish odor of the recad-
ing flood, it was at least subconscionsI,
irritating all the while to have to over'
hear the young mechanic earning aho,+
carbureters with Baker. l gathered tba :
he was bound to the relief of somahod,
somewhere, but he failed to interest mo
this fellow of brakes and shafts ana
cranks. began to look forward to the
peaceful spin down river by ourselves
after we had shaken him. His iargon
grew steadily more distressing. His I'm.
couth New England dialect grated IN
sensitive ears. He was undoubtedly a
rotter. For a halfpenny I'd have fetch
ed him one. Yet, now that it is all over
there is no use in cherishing an unpleas.
ant memory of young fellow who must
have had mother. 1t was not nv fault
in any way. that we left him alone on
the main in company with raging
maniac.
That's her." the passenger suddenly
exclaimed, pointing to a long white
streak below the Somervile bathing
beach. 81 knew her as soon as I seer
her"
''Her" Baker and l thought at first to
be one Of the ex-white squadron which
had evaded the Secretary of Wars orders
to assume war paint. She seemed to fiji
the whole river. Approaching, however,
we realized that she was simply one of
those motor boats of the dachshund TYNE
"a pretty, elongated toy riding festively
at anchor amidst the light chop, the ere
alton, doubtless, of some millionaire's
fancy. 1t was to the relief of this pleas
ure craft that our sturdy mechanic was
rushing with small can of gasolene.
A thin, gloomy-looking man of the
1875 generation, wearing those quasi
English whiskers which enhance an as
pect of tired anaemia, sat in the bow and
watched our oncoming. His was the
dyspeptic aspect expressive of genera
lions of piety and pie. So few minis
ters even of this day and generation still
dress their faces; but this person was no
parSOn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12

# #,s :; $$' toward 's Bankruptcy
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine
ELLSWORTH HOWARD of searsport, in
the County of Waldo, and State of Maine, in
said District, respectfully represents that on the
9th day of July, last past, he was duly adj
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights of proper
ty, and has fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts proVable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
DATED this 28th day of August, A. D. 1912
ELLSWORTH HOWARD, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF hy!lCa I'll rem
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 7th day of September, A. D. 1912, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered Dy the Court, That a hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of October, A.
d. 1912, before said Court at Portland, in said
District, at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Republican
journal newspaper printed IN said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE HALE
Judge of the said Court, and the seal thereof
at Portland, in said District, on the 7th day OF
September, A. d. 1912.
Ills. JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
The Burberry Pack.

The BURBERRY factory at Machias closed the
seasons packing last week. The total pack
will exceed 5000 bushels, which is several hun
dred bu hels more than was put up last season.
1t was predicted at the first of the season that
there would be short crop and many of the
factories were not opened but it was found
that the berries were plentiful and all the fac
tories that have been running have had more
than they could handle and were obliged to
work nights and Sundays in order to take care
of the supply.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
WANTED !. If T: |.
NRr n n 'fNyHVEN con d. hapC
DlfRlNlH4 GOODS of every de
n HI scripton. Furni-
E,& M GE ture. beddu4 car
N u IL &2 pets. stoves, etc
n Y E& Antique furniture
TX AfI 81 u ,NH a speciality. II "nt
sc n v Ie-g have auythip.
sell drop ne
posta card and you W,ti receive Il prompt call.
WALTER II. -UOMBS,
Corner Cross and Federal au U.s. Belfast,
NOTICE or FORECLOSURE

TATHEREAS. William R. Adams of Morrill,.
w in the County of Waldo and state of
Maine. by his mortgage deed dated the twenty
ninth day of May A. D 1911, and recorded in
Waldo County Registry of Deeds. Book 295,
Page Sc, conveyed to me a certain lot or parcel
of land with the buildings thereon. situated in
said Morrill, and described as follows, viz: Be
ginning at stake and stones standing on the
north line of Melzar Thomas land and the
south line of lot No. rs. being the southerly
corner of land conveyed to Robert w. Cross;
thence north twenty-six degrees west on the
line of said Cross land one hundred and sixty
rods to an ash tree; thence south fifty four de-
grees west fifty rods; thence south twenty six
degrees east one hundred and sixty rods;
thence north fifty-four degrees east fifty rods
to the place first mentioned. reserving the
road as now travelled; and whereas the con-
dition Of said mortgage has been broken, now,
therefore, by reason of the breach Of the con-
dition thereof claim q foreclosure of said
mortgage.
Dated this fifth day of September, A. D. 1912.
ORILLA MERRITHEW.
DAN. 3w37
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
WHEN A SCHOONER IMPEDEs.

A coal schooner was stuck in the Chel-
sea Bridge draw. Why we did not ar
rive three minutes earlier and in time to
slip ahead of this argosy of commerce
is mystery of the schedule we made
out for ourselves at Wellington Bridge.
Baker furnished the steersman explicit
directions for taking the next three
bridges at the appropriate chalk marked
spans. These instructions were followed
to the letter. The engine was working
fine We were making seven and half
knots, so Baker said with the nautical
phraseology that comes easy TO him. At
TO- 30 precisely we should have glided out
into Boston harbor en- route for our de-
ferred duties and appointments. Actual
ly at six minutes past ten we were a
hundred yards above the bridge and had
had the satisfaction of seeing the big
schooner which was trying to negotiate
the draw stop squarely in tine middle. For
quarter of an hour or more tugs and
crew labored in vain. AS the harbor at
this point is screened off like a circus
tent, was looking for hole somewhere
to slip through. But Baker feared for
the propeller, and to divert me, observed
that cutting circles with motor boat is
great fun.
1t is. We went round and round in the
most nearly perfect loops ever made since
the dear, dead days of chalk, string and
half-learned geometry lessons. In our
ambition to emulate the roundness of
Giotto's we did it again and again.
Why we are not doing it now is a
mystery, for when we finally woke up,
the recalcitrant coal boat was well up
the river toward her berth. She had
passed through the draw ten minutes
before.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
WHAT WE NEVER FORGET

according to science, are the things associated
with our early home life, such as Bucklen:s
Arnica Saive, that mother or grandmother
used to cure our burns, boils scalds, sores. skin
eruptions, cuts, sprains or bruises. Forty
years of cures prove it merit. Unrivaled for
piles, corns or cold sores Only 25 cents at all
DRUGGISTS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
KNOW IT WELL.
Familiar Features Well Known to Hundreds
of Belfast Citizens.

A familiar burden in many home'
The burden of "bad back.
A lame, weak or an aching back
Often tells you of kidney Ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kidneys.
Here is good testimony to prove 1t:
W. C. Sheldon, Brooks, Me-, says: Il have
had no occasion to use Doan's Kidney Pills or
any other kidney remedy for long time. You
may continue to publish my former testimonial
given in 1905, as still have unlimited conf
dence in Doan's Kidney Pills.
The above statement must carry conviction
to the mind of every reader. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-ask DISTINCTLY
for DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS, the same that
Mr.. Sheldon had the remedy backed by home
testimony. so cents at all stores. Foster-Mil.
burn Co., Props, Buffalo N. I.
"When Your Back is Lame-Remember the
Name
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12

-. DECISION OF A PASSENGER.
.. r-uerts were made several
ie Pig. but Fuller never turned
r. s know why, on the testi-
....ale eye and ear witnesses,
.r himself has never di-
r -..-.. story. We have been
N. aeJ, however, that he
l.g 1T 6Iedford square for
81 .tas while he held within
. .. debate as brave but eau
aen hold when the fate of
-..3 on Judgment. Before
aim. l The aqueous JOY ride he
-@ u.assant possibilities against
at Il free and independent
claimed manfully. May
~- lie aud neck at personal dis
Fl. taef on earth, water or
.- ay.ators? Have not four
a.. If rulers followed the sea
.-e uan Of them drowned? Be-
M will be the wiser for my
il here came to the fore the
... 5usy school teachers con-
-s-- ] afford even constructive
.- ua Besides, | am an en-
t .he Commonwealth. If
. w unusual and inexplicable
m IT the apparatus Bakers
s... Fill 10 make Charlestown on
, a-.t lost my position, with the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
IN PORT AT LAST.

We rounded the Navy Yard without
excitement, other than hitting dozen
or so of the drifting timbers and whisky
TASKS that are q menace to our kind of
navigation. We surveyed the keels of
two great liners from under and spoke
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-12
nbber on a Motor Boat.

,,,,r IN the Boston Transcript
r. w. VIA he owned at tie outset that
It shouihab the fairest specimen OF
I afD a u0' know there are joys in
the blno, .ing beyond my ken; other.
motor oo@ "a, would not be the myriad OF
rise theIg .ot freckle the bay and every
The cr =. ''r WV, about Boston that is
rrulet any N to float them. But these
Deep e.gI not vet been waited within my
ioysna'5 ,' Some day | may be admit
elpsHe nj Some day | may myself
ted TO -Dr 1 count the refractory engine
of1 one. 1 1. II the JOY, and the flicker
II, 'y v,r q battery only second IN the
pg Cd, .rusement. If these things
oros ' .-.4ssary qualification for the
s.e .aa Ht he beyond, l feel amply
pis1sJ .a-r all since my ride with
sa,l.,I g-s day
BakI .a.s already are increasing in
IJ 5sr mosquitoes decrease ABOVE
nan'5li 4lIte. 50 Baker tells me, and,
Cralo, slant future when the erst-
n t75 .' ,.. and unclean Mystic shall
vale uroperly cribbed and confined
ha's '. bed of concrete, most bust
to ifs Ne4ford, Maiden, Winches-
Oe'' a-..g ION will assert their indie
ter w. tae Elevated Company and
Pg, sa- city each business morn
ing ,- -or boat procession, which
" ,.rng about Patriots Day,
s,stA 8, fhe pioneer-a long Wav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-21
SUES PERCY G. WILLIAMS
F. B. Henderson Wants $780,
600 in Deal That Failed.

Frederick r Henderson flied suit yes
tcrday against Percy q. Williams for
tln) on which ne alleged was due him
for procuring buyer for tho theatres
controlled by Williams the latter failing
10 live up to his agreement with Hender-
son
Williams was the principal stockholder
~ the Orphcum Company. which oper-
a'ed the several vaudeville theatres In
New York and BROOKLYN that we're known
a. the Williams circuit. According to
Henderson, he entered into a contract
with Williams on January q last under
which Henderson was n induce tho or
phcum Theatre and Realty Company. 81
California. 10 buy the houses of tho
Williams circuit. The price was 10 be
$4,000. of which $4,000 was to he in
cash and $4,000 in bonds. Henderson
sad In his complaint that he fulfilled his
part Of the contract and induced the Calf
fornia concern 10 meet the terms made
by Williams for the purchase OF the
theatres
Henderson said that Williams failed to
carry out his part Of tho contract and
refused to pay him the 10000 agreed
upon for his services in the negotiation
The Williams theatres were recently sold
TO Keith The reported price was 5000 600.