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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
Seed Corn In Illinois \. Poor.

SN WITH w hinoi& - FOofs
Bloomington, March 11.-With the
approach OF the corn planting season.
the seed situation grows more alarm
ing, Apparently unless supply Of seed
can be obtained from other states. II.
linois farmers will have a small crop
this year. One farmer of this county,
who tested 1900 grains OF seed corn,
found that not one-half would germin-
ate. Similar tests conducted in other
portions OF central Illinois, showed
equally unsatisfactory results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
Humor and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~, SMITH
THE PlLFERER.

TlLL you have stolen kisses
You never know what bliss IN.
And I am told that this is
A crime both prime and sweet.
Although this form Of plumber
Dear mammals ban IL under.
To miss 1t is a blunder;
To snatch 1t is a treat.
The man who boldly rushes,
Aside objection brushes,
May cause some lovely bushes
Upon the cheek to fame;
But, though the girl, protesting,
May hint at his arresting,
He knows that she is testing
And taking part the blame.
This pleasure sublimated
Is not, as has been stated,
For one whose nerve is rated
At something less than par.
The fellow who Is lacking
In fear of slaps or sacking
Ii he who picks the srnacking
From out the cherry jar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Make much of your possibilities is
an old maxim. The coal mine owners
accept 1t by raising the price of coal
81 a ton on the possibility that there
will be a strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
Candidate Late. Seek. Place.

Springfield, March 11-Reuben r.
Tiffany OF Freeport. who desires to be-
come candidate for lieutenant COVER
nor on the republican ticket and did
not present his petition until after IL
O'Clock last night has engaged local
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Secretary stimson has come to real
lie T. r. sees no difference between
an old friend and the Ananias club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

A letter signed by Chauncey Depew
brought FIVE cents the other day. You
see Chauncey is no longer a senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
Rjoht In His Lima.

"why DOM you have a sponge to
moisten your stamps" queried the
man from across the street who had
dropped in TO use the lawyers tele-
phone.
Good idea" answered the disciple
Of Blackstone do you want the
tob"-Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
THE CASE OF IoHN MITCHELL.

The federal Judge before whom John
Mitchell with his two associates, has
been heard. wants the labor leader TO
promise that he viii hereafter not dis
regard judicial decisions that are
made. In ether words, the Judge wants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
nknoekout propsr prov. E.,,,.

Harrisburg, March 11.-H. l. Whit
ling of Bradford, Pa, widely known
oil man, who was crazed by Knockout
drops administered at Terre Haute.
died here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

President Taft's phrase, hot air" as
applied to the Roosevelt mouthings is
not original. but 1t is extremely apro-
pos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

After a 10-days' trial March has
been unable to shake OF the Medicine
Hat habit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

attorneys to attempt to induce Secre-
tary of State Rose to place his name
on the ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Progress.
D woman, with the ballot
To help produce your curves
We fear you'u use the mallet
Where now the hammer servesl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Wonderful Stimulus.
Glow can I increase my vocabu-
lary?'
"How have you been tryingF"
Reading the dictionary"
"Humph! Buy a second hand auto
mobile"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Not For Himself Alone.
"Had any leap year proposalsf'
"Can't say that have"
you're slow"
my auto has received couple"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

On Trust.
81 trust that am a person of intel
ligence."
"Ah, seer
"See what?"
what an elevating thing faith must
be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

TERAs.-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.
All communications OF s-gumentatfve
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 I4s and HAS: Union Eiee-
trio. SI4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

His Business to Hide Them.
'The court appears to be prejuiced
against my Client" exclaimed the law
yer with some heat.
SIN what particular, may I ask" in
CURED the Judge, looking over his spec
tacles.
ooh, it is plain enough" replied the
agitated counsel Didn't you say just
a moment ago that you wanted to get
at the facts in the case?
Smart Man.
"Mr. Binks is making lot Of money,
John. Why can't you make as much
as he does?"
81 haven't the knack Of saving that
he has"
How does he saver
''He buys all his wife's clothes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana Weekly at 1875
Second avenue Rock Isiana. III len
tered Gt the postonee as second-ciAss
mattsr.l
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Pres.
az TIE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
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Combers ................ 5.10- no
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11

Simple Finen.
oisrins.
81 hear you are
going to get an
auto"
at at s tn e
talk"
How can you
afford itr
"F a mily has
agreed to go with
out butter for q
week"
q D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-11
TERAs.-Daily. 10 cents per weei
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az TIE J. W. POTTER CO.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
BAKER LEADS ALL PLAYERS IN
DRIVING RUNS HOME

If all members of the worlds
champion Athletic team had hit in
the timely fashion that John Frank
lin Baker has done this season, few
of the Mackmen would have been
left on the bassocks this campaign,
and the possibilities are the White
Elephants would be way out in front
instead Of trailing the Red Sox and
the Senators. For J. Franklin is
leading not only his league, but also
the National in driving in runs.
Baker has passed the three-quar-
ter post in banging in TALES, having
seventy-eight to his credit. He is
closely pursued for the honor of
being the timeliest hitter of the mai
leagues by Larry Doyle, the Giants
captain, who ran third in the voting
for the Chalmers National League
trophy last season, and who, If he
keeps up his present hurricane pace,
will probably run higher this season.
has put the finishing touches
to seventy-two of the Giants tallies
and has been most prominent in the
McGrawites' n~inth-inning rallies.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16

TO PLAY FOR 500 SIDE BET

The locals will cross bats with the
Shelley ball team next Sunday for a
500 bet. Some class to that, boys.
The Shelley team were not salts
fed with the result of the game last
Sunday and Immediately after the
game challenged the local tigers for
another game to take place at Black
foot next Sunday.
The Blackfoot team should put up
a far better game than they did Sun
day, as such men as Kimball, De-
Kay and Dipple being absent from the
usual line up left quite a hole to fill
up and as they will be on deck next
Sunday, Shelley wants to come down
with her fighting clothes on.
Manager Arthur says that the pub
lie can depend upon good clean base
ball, and that the gentle sex need
not worry, that no profane language
will be allowed on or off the ball
field by the players.
Now boys on your toes and bring
home the bacon.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
AGED PIONEER IS SENT TO THE
ASYLUM.
Capital NeWs)

Charles Ostener was today commit
ted to the asylum at Blackfoot after
examination before Probate Judge
Dunbar. Mr.. Ostner, who is one of
the Oldest pioneers of the state is
about SO years years of age. He is
better known to most people as the
sculptor who carved the Washington
equestrian statue which stood so
many years at the state house
grounds. This statute he carved
from native Idaho woods with a poe
ket knife and presented to the state
Oh Jan. s, 1869. ,
1t is said that he became lost in
the mountains a number of years ago
and was deprived of food of any kind
for several days while his suffering
was intense. This is supposed to
have affected his mind which has
failed rapidly of late until it was
found necessary to have the state
take charge of him.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
IN THE REALM OF SPORT
BRIEF REPORTS OF ALL The LATEST EVENTS OF The DIAMOND, FIELD,
RING and TRACK and ATHLETIC CONTESTS.
F. M. DAVIS, Editor
BLACKFOOT DEFEATS SHELLEY,

In n of the best games of ball
played on the local diamond this year
the Blackfoot Tigers defeated Shelley
by a close score Sunday.
The game was exciting from the
start to the finish, and the fans all
went away feeling like they were
well satisfied with the result of the
game, that is the B~lackfoot fans.
AS Blackfoot came to bat in the
ninth inning the score stood 6 to 3
in favor of the Shelley team, and the
visiting team felt like they had the
game on ice, but no, Mgr. Arthur
patted his men on the back and said
now boys, tear into them, which they
proceeded to do, and before the bell
had tonged the finish of that glorious
ninth inning the Tigers had crossed
the pan for a total of 4 runs, and
won the game.
Thorsenberg pitched a good game,
and by the way fans notice this makes
about the fourth straight game that
Blackfoot has won, and this is
including the Salt Lake, City lea
guers. and what they did to them
was something awful at the close of
the 7th inning awful at the close of
in favor of Blackfoot.
Now fans this game Sunday will be
the best of the year, so everybody
turn out and root, and don't forget
that there is a 500 side bet, besides
the winners will have the big say so
about the gate receipts.
Anybody wishing season tickets
can buy same at Mr.. Arthur's barber
shop, next door to the Commercial
The grand stand at the fair grounds
has underwent a thorough cleaning
out this week, and the ladies can
wear their whitest linens without any
fear of getting any dust or dirt on
them.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16

Among other things upheld" by
Uncle Sans Olympic athletes at
Stockholm was the reputation of the
United States as a nation of kid
ders."
One of the most amusing and eff
ective of the many good-humored
stunts pulled off at the expense of the
Yankee trap shooting team. Before
the day of the match, ]. R. Graham,
with Hall, Lyon and Billings, other
members of the trap team, went out
to the shooting grounds for a prac-
tice hour. The party was trailed by
a number of members of the Russian
trap-shooting team, who we're anxious
to get a line on the Yankee brand of
craftsmanship. Hall scented the Gin
spection," and suggested to Graham
that a little scare" be handed to the
Cars subjects. So when the practice
began Graham, using a Remington
U NJ C Arrow Steel Lined Shells, with
he shot his way to the worlds
individual championship at clay tar
gets a few days later, started off con-
se~rvatively by missing two of the
first three targets. This gait looked
encouraging to the Russians, who
saw visions of a "first' for their
cam in the trap-shooting event.
Then Graham numbered and broke
orty-nine straight. Hall and Billings
ZACH followed by driving the same
American made shells to but one miss
n fifty, and completed their strings
f one hundred with but m miss "a
'iece. Graham missed three in his
undred-"a poor day for him." said
he press reports.
On the afternoon of the same day
he Slavs officially withdrew from
lie trapshooting contest. +,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
LETTER WRITING TO BE OK.
Postal Authorities Take Steps to
Stop Clandestine Communicate
ions; Orders Issued.

Orders have been issued by the
postal department for postmasters
and mail clerks to refuse to deliver
mail where it is being sent to the
general delivery under fictitious
names, and where clandestine love
affairs are being carried on through
the mails. The order was received
at the local postoffice yesterday, and
the local postal authorities will be-
gin the enforcement Of its provisions
at once.
Uncle Sam has taken the means of
putting the stop to young girls re-
ceiving their mail at the general de-
livery and not at their homes. If
the post office knows the home ad-
dress, the mail sent to the general
delivery will be delivered by carrier,
so that the parents of the young peo-
pie may have a chance to- investi-
gate the correspondence if they wish
to do so. If the postal clerks know
that anyone is receiving mail under
a fictitious name they have the right
to hold up the mail intended for such
persons until they have satisfactorily
explained why they are receiving any
mail under another name than the
one which they ordinarily use.
The postal department will hold up
all mail known to be addressed to
persons using fictitious names, and
the same will be sent to the dead
office at Washington and re-
turned to the writer. In the case of
girls having their mail addressed to
general delivery without a good
reason therefor, the postal depart
ment will deliver the mail to ad-
lress of the girls parents.
In the case of married men and
receiving mail sent to fictit-
ious addresses, the clerks will re-
use to deliver the mail.
The order states that it has been
issued for the purpose of breaking
,p c%landestine correspondence of all
and the postmasters have
been instructed to carry out it's
very provisions at once.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16

American boy scouts, 300, 900 strong
are to have an official arm-a special
model .22-calibre Remington-UMC
rifle-says a dispatch from the New
York headquarters of the organizat-
ion. For a long time the boys have
been drilling with broomsticks, stats
and a variety of guns. Now every
scout is to be armed alike with a real
"grown-up" model firearm.
Of course, the scouts will not be
allowed to use the guns except when
lncharge of competent instructors.
They will be taught to know and to
respect firearms and will be
shown how to avoid the acct
dents that sometimes happen even to
adults who have just picked up"
gun knowledge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
JUDGE THOMAS A HERO

One morning recentlywhen the
passenger train was about due into
Blackfoot, L. R. Thomas discovered
two horses fast in the cattle guard
near his residence, and telephoned
the depot. Then the whole Thomas
family hurried to the track and got
n horse out before the arrival of
the train. Agent Young and others
hurried to the scene and after much
strenuous work the other animal was
gotten out and the train passed.
Mr.. Thomas received a letter from
officers of the road thanking him for
his prompt action.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
G
LEFT over from last week.


Mr.. Sellers the Rochelle merchan
was up at Springfield Friday on bust
ness.
The farmers have been kept bach
from their work a few days on &C.
count of the rain.
A branding bee was held between
the upper and lower Danilson, last
Wednesday, Mr.. Coumerilh and Mr..
Hamilton participating in the same.
Miss Edna Gibson went to Poca-
tello last Sunday on the new motor
car.
Heber Wells went to Blackfoot
Sunday taking his little brother to see
an eye specialist.
Mr.. Line has the lumber on his
place all ready to build a new house
and barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pew went up to
Blackfoot Friday on business.
Mr.. Tom Harper of Sterling was
a Springfield visitor last Monday.
We have a new music teacher here
O Mr.. Harper from Odgen. He has
been here but a short time. We
wish him success as we know he is
trying to help the community.
We wish him success as we know
he is trying to help the community.
The looks of u eepot box car is
improved greatly since it received a
new coat of paint. It's cream colored
now, while before it was q worn out
red.
The dance Saturday night was well
attended. Ed. Shelman took a
flashlight picture of the dancers.
The heavy rains of the past week
have spoiled a great deal of hay.
Mr.. w. A. Edwards had a stack of
hay burned last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pew OF the Lake
Side Hotel made a business trip to
Blackfoot Friday.
Miss Elnora Davie from Illinois.
be here this week to visit her
Mrs. B. Parmalee.
The G. d. S. c. will be entertained
Miss Hazel Willis this week.
Miss Cora Shelman returned home
Monday. She has been attending
summer school at Pocatello. Miss
5helman will teach at Basalt this
lext winter, she vas one of the sue
'essful teachers there last winter.
Miss Reba Willis is spending q few
lays at Springfield visiting her sis
err Mrs. Berg.
The family of Nathan Tanner and
Ir. and Mrs. B. Parmlee spent a
leasant evening at the home of Mrs.
'erg.
Mrs. Lest Judd has returned to her
ONE here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
OLD FOLKS r.

There will be an old folks party
at Thomas August %. A cordial in
vltat'on is extented to all over the
age Of fifty five years, especially wild
ows, widowers and wives of mission
aries of the latter day Saints.
An usually good programme is
being prepared, and the dinner of
both substantial and dainty foods will
be fully nup to the standard of the
excellent housewives of Thomas.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
MCFARLAND WOULD TAKE VI
LAW STUDIES

Unless Packay Mcfarland gets a
match with AID Wolgast he will enter
Notre Dame University this fall to
take up law. He is very modest in
his demands, he says all he wants is
the chance to fight the champion and
depend on the results of the fight.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
L ASKS BIG PRICE

Wolgast is asking $22,50O win. lose,
or draw for a ten round-no-decision
bout in New York. We shades of Bat
Nelson, end other, listen to it! Rem
ember Jack Dempsey one of the great
est fighting champions the world ever
knew, used to battle to a finish with
skintight gloves for a $3.50 purse.
But
Hoops, my dear times have changed
since then"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
COUNTY SOCIALIST COMMITTEE

The Socialists of Bingham County
have organized with L. P. Batway,
chairman, James Pendlebury secre-
tary and F. G. Ricken corresponding
secretary and organizer.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16

For quick returns try an add il
our Wantad columns. The results
will both surprise and please you.
You'll find 1t In the Wantad
columns. Look for 1t there.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-08-16
POTTER & SPANI
GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Plans and specifications furnished on
application.
Your orders large or small will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention.
116 North Main.-PhOne 203.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-24
Read The Journals Want
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GULL POINT.
Special to The journal.

Gull Point. April 23.-We haven been
having some wet weather lately, but as
we were needing rain, everything
seems prosperous. Rain as well as
sun. is needed to make the crops grow.
Miss Warreath Caldwell and Miss
Morgan spent Sunday evening very
pleasantly with Mrs. J. Reynolds. Miss
Morgan, being skilled in candy max
ing, served with very dainty fudge.
Miss Lula Douglass, the most
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Douglass, was the guest Of Mrs. j.
Douglass Tuesday.
Mrs. Ida Douglass entertained a
number of her friends Wednesday
night, by a most successful fish fry
Mr.. J. Douglass and Mr.. John Ma
iCrs were the lucky fishermen which
brought out the long string of mullet,
Refreshments were served at a late
hour and a beautiful little song,
We've all had them was sung by
Mrs. Douglass and children closing the
affair
Mrs. G. A. Morgan was the guest OF
Mrs. Reynalds Wednesday.
Mrs. Souder and daughter. Mis-
Nancy, attended church Sunday.
Mr.. G. Stephson, is to conduct ser
vices at Mrs. s. Gates Sunday night.
All are invited to attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-24

Furnished by the local once, weather
bureau. United States department or
agriculture, under the direction of Will
lis L. Moore, chief Of bureau, Washing
ton. D. c.
PensaeoIa's Temperature Data
Highest on record for April, 81 de-
grees.
= Lowest on record for April. 81 de-
grees.
Average OF the highest daily temper
atures for April, "a degrees.
Average Of the lowest daily temper
atures for April 81 degrees
Highest temperature yesterday, IS
degrees ....
Lowest temperature yesterday morn
ing, 60 degrees
PensacoIa's Rainfall Data. ORG
Normal rainfall for the month Of
April. SIG inches. ...
Total rainfall this April to ! D. m,
1880 inches.
Total excess, January list to March
S1st, 6.96 inches. VI.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-24
COTTON MARKET
. CLOSES STEADY
BY Associates Prsss.

New York, April 2S.-Cotton futures
opened steady at a. decline of 70 II
points on lower Liverpool cables and bet
ter weather. Selling seemed to be for
both accounts, but there was a good de.
mand around the initial figures, with
leading spot brokers heavy buyers, and
the market during the middle of the
morning was nervous and irregular at a
rally of to s points from the lowest.
notwithstanding the rally from the early
low point, the talk around the ring re-
nected q reactionary sentiment
Business became less active late in the
forenoon and the market ruled steadier
on scattered covering and bull support
Prices at midday were TO points from
the lowest, although the active months
still showed net decline Of from to 8
points.
The market was f1rmer during the
early afternoon with active months sell.
ing about to 5 points above last night s
close, support from leading bull brokers
and covering Of early sellers. Buying
may have been encouraged by reports OF
hrmer southern markets.
Cotton spot closed steady and I'm.
changed; Midd,ing uplands, $1,000; mid.
ding gulf, $12.25. No sales.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-24
CROSSMAN IS
LAID TO REST
SERGEANT WHOSE BODY WAS,
FOUND IN BAY is BURIED IN
NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH
MILITARY HoNoRs.

The remains Of Sergeant Crossman.
a Fort Barrancas, whose body was
found in the bay Sunday afternoon,
were placed at rest yesterday after
neon in the National cemetery, near
Fort Barrancss. with military honors.
The body was moved to the ceme-
terry at 4 o'clock with a military escort
and as it was lowered into the grave
a salute was fired and taps sounded
Chaplain Randolph conducted the ser
vices over the grave, and among the
officers present were Col. Allen and
Major Whtmore.