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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29

given can all be found and verified,
the general localities are as specified,
and the data quoted are exact. 1t is
a story of absorbing interest to farmers
and land owners and to all who are
interested in the products of the soil.
Every branch of farming in which the
preservation of the soil is involved
is fully covered.
The STORY OF the Soil" is a sermon !;
in il is religion. Through it one may
see the soil as II really is-a thing
created by God for the perpetual use
of mankind. yielding to each season
the things belonging to that season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29
CHARGE OF FRAUD
DENIED FOR TAFT
Cabinet Members Approve Pro-
ceedings of Chicago Nom
mating Convention.

Washington, July 29.-a statement,
approved by President Taft, defend
ing his nomination by the Chicago
convention, was made public at the
White house today. II reviews every
contest before the republican national
committee and the credentials COM
mittee OF the convention and asserts
that each contest was settled logical.
ly. upon its merits. The statement
was submitted to the cabinet at a re-
cent meeting and received an approx
al of the presidents official family.
The statement which is a lengthy
document, OF Ala printed pages, is a
detailed denial Of the charge that the
denomination OF President Taft was
accomplished by the seating OF fraud
ulently elected delegates TO the con.
vention. 1t takes up individually the
23S contests instituted by the Roose,
Welt forces against Taft delegates who
we're seated, and presents evidence in
each OF these cases to show that the
Taft delegates were regularly elected
NOT IN GOOD FAITH.
A resume of the statement, pre-
pared by Charles D. Hilles, formerly
President Tafts secretary and now
chairman of the republican national
committee, takes up each contest
briefly.
This resume opens with the declar
alton that the Roosevelt contests, az
originally filed before the nationa
committee. were not instituted in good
4 faith.
The total number Of delegate,
summoned to the convention" say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29
Great Ministers

Men ordained to preach the gospel
of Jesus Christ are not the only teach
ers of Gods eternal truths; nor have
they been able always to teach these
truths with the understanding that re-
veals their power for good in the world
today Most ministers, like the old
fashioned farmer, put too much de-
pendence in the past 1t is not so much
in loyalty to the past as in fidelity to
present and future generations of man.
kind that ministers become great
teachers great public benefactors-
and their. sermons-their teachings
are sacred and holy to the degree that
/ God is in them-to the degree in which
his hearers are able to see God through
/ them.
! God is truly in the soil, in the fields
| Of grain, in the forests, in the mines,
and in the laws of nature by which
men convert their products into the
necessities of life; therefore, the min.
istry of the farm, the mine, the fac
tory, the shop; the mill and railroad
and store, and wherever men toll with
strength of body or power OF mind for
that which makes for the best life OF
their kind--that ministry is sacred and
the minister is great.
Many of our greatest ministers are
men and women who were never or
dained by the church-who never
stood in a pulpit, but whose sermons
fill pages of printed books with wit,
humor, pathos, narrative, truth and
Justice which create thought, stimu-
late investigation, and cause men and
nations TO adopt methods and practice
systems that are in accord with ma
lures laws and Gods plans.
In days of human slavery the great
est minds Of the north and of the
south were earnestly laboring with
, the problems of those eventful times.
Who can measure the influence of that
great sermon written by Harriet Beech
er Stowe. Uncle Toms Cabin?" A
sermon forever linked with a great
, epoch in our nations history.
: The question of chattel slavery was
! settled and peace and plenty reigned
!. in this country; millions fiocked to oul
J shores to engage in peaceful vacations
: and enjoy liberty in the pursuit OF
\ happiness. Now, we are facing other
: great problems. So many millions
. of consumers have come to US that the
rate OF consumption is growing neal
: to the volume of production and tbs
: problem that millions of our people
d fare endeavoring 20 solve is the higf
cost OF living. We are in need of an
other great minister-another grea
: sermon: Providence is kind 10 US anC
+ We have it: Have you read 1t? It:
I the STORY of rhe Soil,'' by DR.. Cyri
o G. Hopkins, and not since the publica
: ton OF Uncle Toms Cabin" has al
!. American writer. or for that matter
n has any writer in the world produced
8 a story of absorbing interest TO farmeri
: to American agriculture-to presen
/ and 10 future generations. This ser
e mon is in harmony with goth centur!
/ ideals.
a This book contains $50 pages AM
: is a series of lessons In sol fertilit,
] written in the form of a novel; III,
Iscenes described exist; the reference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29

sndp blood. supply
nature vii" the substances that build The faeaChs
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
simply the result OF effort made by the liver when ovworked
and exhausted found the Discovery
ulator and od-maker
enecvne troubled
ian now eat distress and have gained fn pounds weight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29

dered the people of this country a
great service. The STORY Of the
Soil'' should be in the home of every
one interested IN land.-Illinois Farm
ers' Institute, Springfield, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29

EVERYBoDYS DOM IT.
Doin what? Why buying shoes at
the big shoe sale at Dolly Bros shoe
stock is now in the hands OF II. d.
Mcdonald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-29
MAN AND THE SOIL.

Dr. X. " Pierce OF Buffalo. suthor of the Common Sense
Medical Adviser, why does the farmer his
body he treats the land he cuvztes He back in pho
pate what he takes in the land would grow
The farmer should back into his body the vital elements
exhausted by labor by iheah induced by chronic
disease Further he the great value of my Doctor
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
HIbernatIon Of Mosquitoes.

/ DR.. Howard Of the department Of
agriculture. who probably knows al
much Of the mosquito and its habits
as any other man In the world, con.
tends that this cosmopolitan pest
does not necessarily perish with the
coming Of winter. On the contrary,
mosquitoes have been observed to
hibernate. adult specimens living
from November until the succeeding
April or May with all their powers Of
torment unimpaired, although their
activity is suspended in winter. The
mosquito needs but little food, and
It IL the female that thirsts for blood.
the males contenting themselves With
water and vegetable fluids.
The fact that mosquitoes are often
found upon dry prairies many miles
from water is ascribed to the long.
evity Of the adults Of certain species
which enables them to survive sea,
sons of drought. Railroads have been
responsible for the transmission OF
mosquitoes into regions where they
were previously rare.-Harper's Week
n.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
HIS sYMPATHIEs WITH ELK
Somewhat Natural, Since Animal Rec.
!; eued Engineer From Extremely
Awkward Position,

A curious story Of adventure comes
from Montana. While q freight train
was lying over at small mountain
station. the engineer borrowed shot.
gun and started out for q short hunt.
Finding nothing. he was returning to
the train when q COW came running at
him, and before he realized his dan,
|ger. she tossed him in the air.
Getting to his feet a. quickly a.
possible. he lodged behind tree,
and then. to his dismay, found that
the gun barrel was bent 80 az to be-
useless. The next ten minutes were
very lively ones. while the COW chased
the engineer round and round the
tree. Just when he was about to sue,
cumb from fatigue. an angry snort was
heard, and big elk appeared upon
the scene. head down and prepared
for tight.
; So was the COW, and in another mo.
ment the two animals dashed at each
other. The engineer watched the com.
bat for Q few minutes. until prudence
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
ONLY NEEDED TURNING OVER
Remedy Frequently Effective with
! Small Boy Worked Well With
RecalcItrant Mule.

+. 4 mule drawing q furniture van
down Broadway got tired Of the Job
ana lay down. Soon q crowd gathered
ANA ventured ill manner Of advice to
the driver. relates the New York
Times.
Louis schs1. IN electrician, Of l53
Amsterdam avenue. suggested that
twisting the mules ears would force
Il 70 rise. and put his idea into prac.
Hoe. but Intellectually. while the crowd
phouted whisper in it, ear"
f, oche6 next tried pulling the mules
IAN. Mn. Anna schott Of 304 omster.
dam avenue. . passenger on . Broad.
Wy surface car. who 10 . member Of
the Humane society. construed the
electricians efforts % cruelty and had
sehe6 arrested.
! Detective Sharp Of the West Sixty.
eiehth Street station, who comes from
tho south and knows mules, took one
look at the fallen mule and said:
you'll never get that mule up-it's
lying on its left side"
: Whats that got to do with 1T" de.
manded the driver.
!; Everything" replied Sharp.
! Ropes were tied to the mules hoofs,
and 1t was turned over on fits right
side. Sharp gently kicked the animal
IN the side and It scrambled to its
feet.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
Thief NOT ALTOGETHER BAG
Proved He Had at Least Some Con
sideration for Victim He
Had Wronaed,

In the mail Of a local sporting
goods dealer, recently, was a letter
which indicated that the writer was
considerable. even though he failed to
back up his consideration with square
dealing in its entirety. relates the In.
dianapolis News. The letter bore q
Peoria (nl.) postmark and read In
substance az follows:
Peoria. Ill. Gentlemen-I am In.
closing you q pawn check for $3.50
on the - loan ONCE in your city
The check 10 for an Arrow bicycle!
which know you sell. It was stolen
in indianapolis. BY referring to your
records and comparing the number on
the wheel with your books you will be
able to find the owner. No doubt
he will be willing to present Enclosed
check with $3.50 In exchange for hid
wheel, am. yours truly"
The writer neglected to sign hid
name. but the store was able to 0nd
the owner and the wheel was res
deemed.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08

In daintily furnished room Of q lit
tie nat in Queens Club Gardens. q
woman lay dead upon the bed with an
empty phial in her hand. There were
traces Of tears upon her white. cold
cheeks: her closed eyelids were swoll,
IN. Her lover had failed Der. There
nothing before her but the streets.
90 she. too. had played the game. q,
God will decide who played It best,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
Useful Accomplishments.

/, Useful Accomplishments.
: Every woman wants . coy corner
ell her own-hs that corner humble
b handsome.
! Every woman who does not have the
home longing IL abnormal. Home ia
made up Of little things.
Ono Of the largest Of these little
things 10 the ability to cook whole.
some food.
(! Sewing and music are next. A wom-
an might be AZ homely as can be, but
Il she can cook good dinner, make a
dress. and lot her moods slip out Of
her finger tips on piano. that WON!
an will have chance for truly hap
py home q thousand per cent. better
than her beautiful neighbor who can
bot make even IN apron, and who
cooks badly for her family.
SO I say to mothers, whether you
have money or not, teach your daugh-
tefs Ill the useful and necessary
things IN life. 20 that they will make
GOOD, homelike wives and mothers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
The pamoee

The 0aneoN.
His little slantlng eyso followed the
butterfly movG1hsats q Ian!Tin here
and there. Tie nee toes Of her little
head and the graceful abandon Of her
arms AZ abe flung them over her head,
and again brought them down With q
sweeping bend to the very ground.
Lan.Tin forgot the mandarin and all
his regal magnihcence. She was play.
ing q pretty little game Of make-be.
l!eve. She was the wind blowing
through the plum tree. Tossing and
twirling, bending low az did the droop-
ing branches, waving slowly, rushing
tiercely like tiny whirlwind. With
flushed cheeks and glowing eyes she
was the spirit Of the wind.
Then a funny thing happened.
From outside the windows that opened
on the perfumed Chinese night came
the sound Of loud hand-clapping and
deep. strange voice shouting 'Brava!'
She dropped down on . cushion.
no longer . wind fairy, but . little
wilted 1ower."-From 'aThe Tale Of
Little LAn-Tin." BY Flo Hinglsr.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
HANklnsoM.
From tho News.

Mrs. VIM. Schuett and Mrs. j. E.
Ostline returned Saturday from
Wisconsin where they enjoyed a
months visit with old friends and
relatives, but express themselves
as glad to be back in good old
North Dakota. Mrs. Ostline, after
an absence of two months, return
ed Monday morning to her home
at Aberdeen.
VIM. E. Kreuger of Belford was
the victim of an unfortunate &C
cident the latter part of last week.
While unloading a concreate els
tern his leg was broken between
the knee and hip, and it will be
some time before he is able to
work again. The accident lays
him up during the busiest season
Of the year.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08

people neglect coughs and colds.
Don't risk your life whom prompt
use Of p. KiAesss New Discovery
will cure them and 30 prevent d
dangerous thrsat seslung trouble.
1T completely cured me, in q
short time, Of a terrible cough
that followed q severe attack Of
Grip" writes ]. n. Watts, Floy-
dada, Tex, land I regained Is
pounds in weight that l had lost"
Quick, safe reliable and guaran-
teed. SOC and 800. Trial bottle
free at all druggists.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
Elephant Nest Intelligent.

The elephant IL BY long shot the
most Intelligent animal under man.
Some horses know . great deal, some
dogs are exceedingly bright, but for
real sound sense and all.around long.
headedness the elephant heads the
list. He 10 not only bright. he 10 q
deep thinker and profound philoso.
pher, and has been known to do
things that apparently required moth.
ing less than human Intelligence.
Read the books that have to do with
animal intelligence. with the wonder.
ful things that our dumb fellow-beings
have done. and while you will find
much to the credit Of the dog, horse
and other animals. you will be i'm.
pressed with the fact that, next ia
man. the brain.power Of the elephant
y the greatest among them all.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
ipyslsht lgs,ts.

lrs. Lloyd Larsong and Mrs..
HIS Madison Yrom Minor were,
ckllers ID frs. Andres Olson's
Last Saturday.
mt. and Mrs. Floyd MADISON
and Mrs. Andres Olson autoed to
Wahpeton last Saturday.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Andrew Duane
were visitors at the county seat
Saturday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
indian Killed on rraok.

indian Killed on Track.
Near Rochelle, ILL.,, an Indian
went to sleep on q railroad track
and was killed by the fast express.
He paid for his carelessness with
his life. Often its that way when
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08
70 Lovers % muslo.

70 Lovers q muslo. 4
I have graduated as q pianist
and will be in position to give
lessons after August 4, 1912, at
my residence on Second street,
north, at reasonable terms.
Sophy Kraker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
WALKER, JR.,
 ID SEEK PARDON Convicted of Murder, An nistOn Man Wants Execu-
 tive Clemency

Anniston December Especial. tired Walker, Jr., who was sentenced some tune ago to serve IA years in the penitentiary for the killing of Alonzo Johnson at Jacksonville has taken preliminary steps to secure his release from confinement under executive clemency, stating that he has resolv ed to lead better life
 The younger Walker was tried at the same session of court as were his father, Fred Walker, and his younger brother, Charlie Walker The old man was sen tenced for 10 years and his brother, Char lie Walker. for 15 years.
 The excuse which Fred Walker, Jr., gives for his desired release is that his mother and sister are dependent upon his efforts for a livelihood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
FOUND
kODAkS

Films developed 10c per roll. Prints sc
 and 4c eacG. Prompt attention and work
 the best. Bert c Coyell Co. 10-4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
PERSONAL

PERSON AL
 1CTHfRF0TANT7 NT7-o-''-'-o-"-"-"--
 SUPREME
 THERE IS ONLY ONE BEST
 AND THAT BEST IS
 PROF. LAT1FF.
 1524 SEVENTH AVE PROF. \. I4ATIFF. HINDOO SEER, FAMOUS EVERY WHERE AS A RE- LIABLE CLAGRNOYANT AND ME- DlCM, advises you on all matters of life, business chances. health. love, mar rage, divorce. All about your farm, ranch, rooming house, settles lovers qGarrels, reunites the separated and brings about a happy and speedy mar riage. Hours 9 to daily and Sunday If he fails to call you by name in full he will not accept one penny. 1924 Eth avenue, north.
 Nctice-Prof. I-atiff yet remains while self styled Famous Ones" have de- camped, leaving their patrons minus large sums of money. WANTED-To board S-year-old girl in private family. Apply Widower, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
LOUISVILLE q NASHVILLE STATION

other trains run daily. Central time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Everything in Contrast
-he N-aehington Star,

From the Washington Star.
 T always aim to have. some Shake speare in my theatre during the winter, said the manager of the Punkintown opera house.
 You think the public demands it.?
 Nope. But it helps business in the long run. It makes 'em appreciate 'un- cle Toms Cabin and Ten Nights In a Barroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Runabouts ranging in price from Sl60 to s450 Each car is well worth the price and more. Any man who needs car will do well to look over this stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES
 Stock ckhOlders' S5eetsng

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Amer ican Bolt company will be held at the or fee of said company in the city Of blr- mngham. Ala. on Monday, January 20, 1913. at 12 o'clock noon, for the election or directors for the ensuing year and Tor the trsnsa ction of such other business as may come before said meeting.
 (Signedl MRS. w. H. MERhiIl'
 1o9O-4t-fri President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Bids for Couvict Labor

The board of revenue and road com missoners of Mobile county hereby calls for bids for it's convict labor for prison CTS sentenced for six t6) months and over. Bids will be opened at noon of Monday. January IS. 1913. Mark bid for convict labor" and send to the un- dersigned at Mobile. Ala.
 12-27-l-2-s P. WILLIAMS, JR Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
FOR RENT

APARTMENTS. Moder1 new, attractively finished throughout: every convenience excel lently located; rental go to $40. We have cars for slowing property
 PHONE 27s5. z GIBSON INS. X REALTY co. Maurice Henderson. ii. A. Moseley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
MANIFESTATIONS
WANTED--BOARDERS


 WELL furnished rooms. best board in town, s5 week. Kenny House. 22l7 4th avenue 11-30-15t NICE rooms and board. 21l6 5th avenue.
 l2-13 to 1-l3 WELL furnished rooms. best board in town, $5 week. Kenney House, 22l7 4th avenue. 12-I5-20t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Queen & Crescent Route
Frisco I.inea
Central of Ga. Ry.

Trains marked thus @ run daily except Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
WANTED-HELP
BUSINESS CHANGES

W NANTED-Reliable party with sales abil- ity to take active working interest in newly established automobile business requiring investment sl0oo to s200O sal ary and sharing in profits. Address C-25
 Age-Berald. 12-24-St
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-07-11

ness, Of not watching his head and
neck as well as his leg. Their move
ments are a help In deciding upon
which leg the horse drops, and unless
the lameness Is In both q fore leg and
a hind leg the latter is a failing
guide.
Lameness. like soundness. is diff
cult to define. 1t has been termed IAN
expression Of pain on the part Of the
animal from some defect or deformity
In connection with the limbs and man
Tested In the act Of progression" 1t
Is only a symptom, not a disease, and
It Is this that makes 1t sometimes SO
difficult to detect the cause or origin
Malformation DR. disease OF the limbs
may be the aus II 1t Is not due to
accident. but 1t may be news to some
people to know th~t some diseases 10
the trunk Of the body and not In the
limbs at all may cause lameness. For
instance. the brain or the spine may
be the cause of 1t and stringhalt re-
suit, or v e acute disease of the liver
viii sometimes set up lameness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-07-11
FORTY-ONE DIE
IN RAIL WRECK
Express Train PIOws Half Way
Through Passenger.
ENGINEER LAYS BLAME TO FOG
Day Coaches Ground to Pieces and
Most Of Their Occupants Killed
or Seriously Injured.

Corning, N. Y, July 5.-The wreck
Of Lackawanna passenger train No. 8
and express train No. IL, in which
~forty-one persons were killed and
more than fifty injured. at Gibson,
three miles east of here, was due,
according to Engineer Schroeder of
the express, to his failure to see
signals set against his train.
The morning was foggy and the ex-
press train, going at a rate Of sixty
five miles ar hour, crashed half way
through the passenger, which was at
a standstill. Many of the victims
were excursionists going to Niagara
Falls.
The wrecked train stood on the
main track, blocked by a crippled
freight train. There was no flag out,
according to Engineer Schroeder.
The signals, which he declared II was
too foggy TO see, were just around a
curve. The flying express plunged
past them and crashed into the rear
OF No. 8, bringing death to over two
score of its passengers.
Schroeder had taken No. IL at FL
mira fifteen minutes before. II was a
few minutes late. The stretch Of
track from Elmira to Corning is fitted
for fast running and he was sending
his train along at sixty-ive miles an
hour. No. 8 was supposed Il be half
an hour ahead OF him. He had no
warning until he made out the out
line of the rear coach Of No. 3
through the fog. Then he threw In
the reverse without shutting off the
steam.
The jerk threw the train off the
track and the locomotive plunged on
to splinter the two day coaches filled
with excursionists and tear through
the last of the Pullman's. Schroeder
said the impact threw him from the
cab and landed him on his shoulder
on the roadbed, practically unhurt.
The 100-ton monster continued its
plunge through the middle of the
train, grinding everything in its path.
When finally blocked by the debris 1t
remained on the roadbed in the midst
OF the dissolution It had caused, while
hundreds of persons rushed In every
kind Of vehicle to the scene to lift
and pry the dead and injured from the
tangled mass of ~wreckage.