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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
The Argus Daily Story
Cupid Postmaster-By Clarissa Mackie.
Copyrighted, 1912 by Associated Literary Bureau.

The postmaster at Saltpeter Canyon
took his feet down from the counter
and lounged over TO the little pigeon
holed box where the letters were dis
tributed. The door opened, and a man
strobe in and pressed a bronzed face
close TO the stamp window.
"Howdyl Any mail for the Lone
Bull?' he asked.
Simeon Carter reached down a pack
ct OF letters and thumbed, them over
deliberately. Occasionally he paused
TO expectorate over his shoulder. i'm
proving each opportunity by INDUCING
in a prolonged stare at the face in the
window. Presently his curiosity found
utteFance Seems like I've seen you
before" he limited.
"Where?" asked the other with dis
concerning promptness.
II don't remember" admitted
Simeon sheepishly. and then gruff1y,
Il don't know as I'm inclined to give
the Lone Bull mail TO anybody that
comes along"
II hope you don't feel that way"
said the other cheerfully. but guess
you had better give II 10 me. I've got
Boss Clintock's order somewhere about
me, but l reckon my face is order
enough to get the mail from a little
. by cracker box like this"
Young Teller, that face Of yourn
will be your passport to a much hot
ter place than Saltpeter Canyon" grunt-
ed Simeon as he leaned an elbow on
the window ledge. ITO get down to
business, here's a letter for Theodore
Crane, a hull bunch for the boss. pa.
per for Jim Lewis, and, let me see
there's n postal card for Harry Barry
from his uncle at the Springs saying
um-ah, yes; here's postal card for
Harry Barry, and that's all"
Thanks" said the other briefly as HI
bestowed the mail matter In his va
rious pockets and turned away.
Now Simeon Carriers leathern fac,
was pressed to the window. There
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Great feeling has been aroused in
Macon, Ca, over the charges made by
Colonel ". A. Huff, former mayor OF
that city. against Federal Judge En-
DRY Speer OF the Georgia district. Col
oHel Hun charges Judge Speer with
corrupt conduct in Office. and saws
that the judge has not been actuated
by honest motives in keeping the
large Hun estate 70 years in the Gus
tody OF the court.
Colonel Hun is under arrest on a
charge OF contempt Of court Hun.
dreds Of signatures have been obtain,
ed 10 a petition demanding the i'm.
parchment BY congress Of Judge
Speer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Humor and
Philosophy
CAN'T SPOIL HER.
D. DVNcAW ~. .sNgrR

IT doesn't matter what the maid
May do by way of dress.
Or whether garments comfort bring
Or cause her much distress,
Or whether she may cramp her feet
In shoes that make her lame,
Or how she fixes up her hair,
We Ike her Just the same
II she is slender. plump or tan
Or only half and half.
If she is sad eyed and demure
Or has a merry laugh.
If she is scholarly and wise
Or silly, just a bit.
Whatever she is or is not,
She always makes a hit
That is the way our fathers were.
For really they were glad
To take the women OF their day
AT every chance they had
Were they in hoopskirts or In stays,
Plain and precise or gay,
They married them offhand and said
They liked them best that way.
And men of modern times fall in
And gladly play the game.
A hobble skirt or peekaboo.
To them it's all the same.
They like the way they fix their hair,
The color of their eye
And every detail and design.
Because they're girls: that's why.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
FISH FEATHERS.

An Epieurs's Dish and the Way TO
Trap the Markings.
The young man did not know what
he wanted TO eat. His appetite was
poor. His palate must be tempted and
tickIed- He scanned the menu card
OF resignation. he ssid 10 the waiter:
Bring me some fish feathers"
Fish feathers?" exclaimed the as
tonished waiter.
Yes; fish feathers. And I want 'em
tonight. not next week"
The waiter retired for a conference
with the chef. the captain and the floor
manager
NO such dish here was his report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
THE TARIFF INJUSTICE

whatever other elements may enter
into the high cost OF living, that SEN
tence as it stands is true. The high
tariff tends TO Crystalize the popula-
ton OF the country into classes. Any
typical, tariff-protected manufacturing
town consists OF one hundred-thousand
dollar house on top OF the hill, and a
hundred thousand-doIlar cottages clus-
tering around the mill in the valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
LOIS TO Learn.

who claims TO have done everything"
Has he ever wrapped a motorcar
around a telegraph pole at o'clock in
the morning.
81 think not
Then he has great deal to learn
Birmingham Age Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Lieutenants Pen
rose, Smoot, Crane,
Guggenheim and
Boss Barnes con-
shutting the board
of strategy, have
decided to make
the tariff the issue
of their campaign.
This was decided
upon at a confer
ence of standpat
senators and re-
publican campaign
managers at the
Taft notification
meeting, and while
there were some
who were in favor
of making the high
cost of living and
the antitrust rec,
ord the main is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

The price Of shoes, it Is said. is TO
be increased 20 per cent beginning
Sept /. The causesof this increase is
stated to be the vast amount Of leath-
er being used in the manufacture Of
automobiles Must those who have TO
dodge these cars in their daily walks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

A Pittsburgh minister is preaching
a series OF sermons on How to Make
Pittsburgh Like Heaven" That min
lister has undertaken 10 solve a prob
lem that II will he difficult TO explain.
IL would take several days OF Pente-
cost TO make even an impression.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

SO orozco. the Mexican rebel leader,
doesn't recognize the United States.
but granted a personal interview to
the American consul This distinction
makes the consul a bigger man than
Uncle Sam in the eyes OF the rebel
chief, "Oroz" will change his mind
when he is forced across the border
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

The man you can't lose generally has
just that one thing to recommend him,
and that's a drawback
In this day of restaurants and cafes
the modern family gets together for
meal about once a week. And yet the
moralists are asking, "Why are fami-
lies disintegrating
Most married men forget that they
are married, and the rest can't remem-
Der that they are not single.
Talk is inexpensive-wheni it is of the
cheap sort.
bigam is man who is overwill
ing 10 take chances.
Each day is an integral portion Of
your life with just demands upon you.
II you disregard them don't be foolish
enough TO expect harmonious results.
There are people who think they
earn the right 10 luxurious existence
by the simple act Of standing by and
watching the rest Of US labor.
Each Of US has 10 live after all. hut
I IS hard 10 make the rest of the world
see the necessity.
II generally takes more than a letter
II introduction to get both ends to
meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
NEEDLESS wAsTEIN EIREs.

Almost any page OF Powell Evans
compilation Of addresses on the sub
feet Of fire waste and its prevention
SLOWS the extravaganza Of the Ameri-
can people in burning up their own
property.
one OF these pages relates that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
BY THE J. W. POTTER co.

= TERMs-Ten cents per week. by car
rier. IN Rock Island
3 Complaints OF delivery service should
nc made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where IL is desired to have
paper discontinued. az carriers have no
.suthority IN the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publ.ca-
tion. No suck articles viii be printed
ever fictitious signatures
Telephones In au departments: Cen
tral Uuior. Vest l45. lI45 and 2l45;
Jnion Electric. 5lI5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

eminent give him also the higher rank
In this foreign order had permitted its
navy TO be insulted. and so he resigned.
and the government fell. Thus does
the fate OF nations hang not on threads,
but on ribbons"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Golfers Weekly

One Of the most conspicuous SEN
fences in the democratic national plat,
form is this:
The high republican tariff is the
principal cause of the unequal distribu.
ton Of wealth"
Whatever. honest disputes there may
be about other aspects of the tariff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Once more let 1t be suggested that
the way 10 beautify Rock Island is
not in permitting the Market square
band stand to be used as an advertis.
ing sign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Substitute For Sugar.

you wouldn't think that stepladder
was very good for sweetening mate
rial" said the wayside philosopher.
You are right: 1 wouldn't" replied
the practical man.
and yet II the man who couldn't
reach the sour grapes had had one he
would have found that it sweetened
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

An eastern man offers to teach fly
ing by mail II all flying were done
by mail, the aviators wouldn't have
so much trouble in getting life insur-
anCP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

I'VE don't notice this year any Of
those little fun dinner pals which
used to make such cute campaign en-
blems" No, the man who used to
carry a dinner pail eats at a restaurant
now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Couple of Marks,

Another old landmark is gone" re-
marked the plain citizen when he
heard Of the death Of an old settler.
Another old easy mark, you mean"
observed the man who had once traded
horses with the deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

A party Of Pittsburgh men we're in
jured by lightning the other day. So
after all there is something that will
shock "A Pittsburgh man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Actor-I can bring tears to the eyes
OF the audience. theatrical Manager
Huh, We want somebody who cGx
bring the sudience.-Puck-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

: The sure result Of the bull moose
state ticket will be election Of Judge
Dunno as governor Of Illinois. SO
says the Chicago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Why blame England for being peev-
Ssh about the Panama canal rates. J..
Bull owns most OF the ships that will
20 thrOugh II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

As soon as the country is permitted
for a time 10 forget the high cost OF
politics. IL may turn its attention again
TO the high cost OF living
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Roosevelt's Chicago speech will be
declaration OF faith" not a comics.
sion OF faith" Who ever heard OF
Teddy making a confession?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Caused a Change.

'He used 10 be the leader of the bar. v
Isn't he any more?'
Not now"
"Why not?"
HE became the leader to the bar"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

"See that little fellow over there. He
thinks an awful lot of himself"
But don't see how he can"
why not?"
There isn't an awful lot of him to
think Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. III. Entered at the
postofice as second-class matter)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
The Wisescres,

If all the knowledge OF the world
Were boiled in one short rime
You still would find some men to say,
Il knew it all the time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

= Anne Morgan says Jne average man
isn't far from savagery. II Anne keeps
talking like that she'll never marry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Really, We feel sorry for Charley
Searle-and after all these years, to
be so cruelty dealt with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

Meanwhile the central west still
proclaims itself 70 the world as the
region where d crop failure is I'M
known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
The Only Kind,

"How is the hunting around hereT'
There is lots of it"
ANY game?"
'Only what game the. natives make
Of YOU"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Short Relief.

THAT was a terrific storm"
81 rather enjoyed it."
"But 1t Numbered constantly"
81 couldn't hear my wife talk"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
Monday, August 5, 1912.

There is not an Illinois democrat who
IS not pleased a. the Illinois third
party plan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
BY CLYDE H. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus;
Washington, Aug. 3.-The standpat
leaders in the republican party. led
by President Taft. and with First
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

So lnsPirational.
"She's so fond of her dog"
81 wonder why?"
"Gives her something to talk about"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Either money or personal vanity is
the big element that gets one inter
ested in a thing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-05

The man you can't lose generally has
just that one thing to recommend him
and that's n drawback.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

heaven, ought to know that II you
will call upon God for mercy, that is
the prayer that he will regard. Peo-
pie tell me, I've never done any
thing bad. It's the man who kEows
his need of salvation and calls upon
God fer mercy that gains the ear Of
God and receives the answer to his
petition. A young man was convicted
of his sins, and he said, 'IIl go
home and pray" and he had only
started when he said, whats the
use in going home to pray. Why not
pray now" And then the thought
came. How shall l pray? And he said
don't know how to pray. Then he
thought of the teachings of his
mother and he remembered the pub
licans prayer. And he cried out, "God
be merciful to me a sinner" and he
declared when he told of the exper-
ience that before he got to the word
me, the glory Of God burst in upon
his soul
It's the cry for mercy that God
hears. 1t is the sinner, penitent for
his sins, in whom God is interested.
Mark Guy Pearce used to tell the
story of the coast guardsman pac-
ing his beat, lifting his eyes and look
ing out upon the ocean every now
and then, seing the great merchant
ships with their white sails. The
stately men of war, as they sailed
craft and the pleasure boats with
their crowds of excursionists. A
glance from the coast guard is
enough. He PAGES back and forth.
The winds are increasing, and the
waves are running high. At last we
see him stop, he looks again. He
raises the glass to his eye. And then
he huries away, to give the signal.
He has seen the signal of distress
flying from craft away yonder just
ON the horizon. Talk to him now OF
merchant ships or stately men of
war, it is imprudence. That signal is
the prayer for mercy and for saliva
tion. To that coast guardsman, there
is now but one ship in the world and
it is the ship in distress. That is
like Jesus the good shepherd in his
search for the lost sheep. And when
he finds it there is more joy over
the one that was lost than over the
ninety that went not astray.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
NEEDED LEGISLATION.

Hon. Alfred Durfee of Fremont
county, author of the county enabling
act, which is to be submitted to
the state in the form of a constitu-
! tional amendment this fall has sent
to the Colorado Good Roads associa-
tion the following statement concern
ing this measure:
THE principal features of the pro-
posed amendment are as follows:
Counties may create a bonded in
debtedness for the purpose of er-
Getting necessary public buildings,
making or repairing road bridges.
Gebt contracted in any one year
shall not exceed s1.50 on each ST.
600, when the assessed valuation in
the county is greater than $4,000, 900 !;
and $500 on each $1,000 when the
assessed valuation is less than $5,-
900 900.
Bonded indebtedness not to exceed
SO of the assessed valuation, and
not more than one per cent of the
assessed valuation. or 2Oeo of the
bonded indebtedness to be used in
any one year.
Bonded Indebtedness to run not
less than ten years.
The whole or any part may be au-
thorized at a single election.
People who have paid tax the
preceding year are entitled to vote
on the bond issue. The bond issue
may be submitted at a general or a
special election"
This measure will, II adopted allow
counties to vote bonds for good
road purposes. thus securing much
needed improvements at once. Any
further information or copies of this
act can be secured by writing the
Colorado Good Roads association. 312
Chamber of Commerce Building. Den
yer. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
THAT REPUBLICAN TARIFF.

In several of the eastern states
sixty per cent of the women over
eighteen years of age, working in
retail stores. receive less than eight
dollars per week.
OF the women who work in laund
ries, 10 per cent receive less than
eight dollars per week.
OF the women who work in candy
factories, SO per cent receive less
than eight dollars per week.
OF the women who work in Cotton
mills, 81 per cert receive less than
eight dollars per week.
In Massachusetts, Al per cent Of
the candy workers and 2S per cent
of the cotton workers receive less
than six dollars per week.
This state particularly is overrid
den with protection and is one oi
the lowest in the wage scale
We have protection in our OWL
near he comes to getting the market
price for his lead and he will tel
you about half.
Why did the Hon. A. F. Ardoure
of Boulder county, quit operating his
tungsten mine, and go to leasing or
other mining property in Arizona?
The tariff is still on the tungsten
but Mr.. Ardourel will tell you that
the smelter trust and he was com
PEELED to sell at their price or not al
all. Oh, this beneficent tariff!
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

The Adler hotel under the manage
ment Of the Mesdames Langford and
Beard, Is making good. This hotel
under the management of these two
young ladies' is fast coming to the
front as the leading hotel in the
city. The new managers wish to
thank the people OF the county for
the support they have already given
them. and hope for continuance Of
same. In return they will continue to
serve the best procurable in their
line. and will devote their efforts to
ward making the Adler not only the
finest hotel in the city, but one of
the very best In the state.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
r. Rule last Thursday evening, a
very enjoyable time was had. A pro-
gram OF games. music and refresh
ments were enjoyed. Included in the
musical program were selections by
Mr.. Rule on the violin, accompanied
by his daughter. Miss Grace, on
the piano, and several vocal solos by
Mrs. Metz. teacher Of music in the
local public schools. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Bramhall,
Miss Robson. Miss Cody, Miss Tre'
noweth and Mrs. Metz.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

c. L. Major was an arrival this
week from an eastern business stay
in the east. He visited several OF
the large eastern cities on business
In connection with the Concrete
mine. He said arrangements had not
been finally completed for the re-
sumption OF operations at the mine
but that he expects to have matters
arranged so that work can be start
ed within short time. He left again
today for the east.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
Useful Garment.

Winks-Guess we'd better board =
street car, considering the weather
Minks-All right. Help me put on
this rubber overcoat.
Winks-H'm! You are queer one
Been carrying that thing on your aru
for the last half hour, and now you
put 1t on just as you enter a. street car
Why?
Minks-For protection against la
dies waterproofs.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

Father Naughton. who has been
quite i'll the past three weeks, is
much improved and will be mingling
with his friends again in few days.
Father Naughton is the moving spirit
in all that tends to activity in the
camp and his confinement at homo
has caused him to be generally miss
ed
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
On tho Lob.

Jack-Have they got an up-io-dnts
football board up at your school?
Billy-You bet! They're already at
work figuring out new rules for the
year after next that will do away with
the accidents that are certain to hap
pen this year.-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
BOULDER PARK

Mr.. Evans left On the week over
due train for Denver Wednesday
evening on business.
Mrs. Clifton returned from a sew
eral days visit with her sister, Mrs.
Evans, the fore part CT the week.
Mrs. Newcomb braved the deep
snow and high winds and come to
town Wednesday.
One of the snow plows had to go
to Utah Junction for repairs, as the
weeks bucking of snow disabled it.
1t was tired ard weary crew
that came in off the snow .plow and
engine Wednesday evening. They
M. They said they went through sew
eral 30-foot snow banks.
Mr. Smith moved his family to
Cenver last Thursday.
Mr.. Clark came up from Rollins
vile this week on official business
for Uncle Sam.
The Judge has captured his horse
End has commenced breaking the
road from .Tolland to Baltimore
Mr.. Noonan was down from Jenny
Lind Thursday on business.
Miss Mary Mertau and brother
were down from Moschville Friday
The saw mill up Boulder canyon is
shut down On account CT no logs. 1t
is claimed that the contractors lost
money this winter.
Henry Baer cane down from the
canyon for supplies last Friday. He
says the snow is the deepest he
has ever known in these parts.
Mr.. Newcomb was in town Satur-
day on business.
Mrs. Louis Palwig is confined to
her home, suffering from a severe
attack of rheumatism.
Mr.. Foewinkle made business WIS.,
it to Rollinsville Saturday.
Sellers store is doing a big bus
mess these days. Every time Seller
goes away business picks up. Wheth-
or Louis Ealwig is a drawing caro-
or that people are in need Of more
supplies is not evident. Dolley is
kept busy delivering to the camps.
If anyone thinks Tolland is a
dead one in winter, let them hang
around here on a Saturday or Sun
day and see the miners coming in.
No, thirgs are certainly moving in
this part of old Gilpin.
Ralph Stotts left on the evening
train Wednesday for a few days WIS.,
it in the metropolis. Ralph says its
fine to go to the city and see the
moving picture shows and ride on
the street cars.
George Mcsoh an Jake Kriley
were visitors frcm Moschville Sun
day.
Mrs. Parchers entertained Sunday
with dinner party to several Of her
friends.
eral fine samples of flcurine ore,
which were taken from his property.
The vein from which these samp-
les were taken was cut Saturday and
the ore is declared by old timers to
be very rich looking stuff.
A special train carrying officials
and eastern capitalists, went over the
Moffat railroad Monday, on a tour
OF inspection.
Mr.. Stout has moved into one of
the Jeffords cottages on High street
Mr.. Foewinkle, the popular shoe
man, has Just received fine line
OF boots, overalls, jumpers, gloves
and caps for the winter trade. By
gosh, he invites all to come in and
get his prices. He handles everything
used by railroad men; also does fine
shoe repairing.
Whom 1ap'f pruIpnf
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07
When suffraoet.es Hold Sway.

THAT woman seems extremely
proud of her husbands official impor-
tance," said Mrs. Voteby Gumm.
Yes" replied Mrs. Barring Banners
"she regards his election to cifirs AZ
q tribute to her influence in politics"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-07

When shopping, don't neglect to
stop at the C. o. Richards Furnit-
ure Co.'S store and see the beauti-
full pieces for the home. There you
will find the home complete. New
goods coming in daily.