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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20
Move On. Now I

says policeman to street crowd, and
whackS heads if it doesn't. "Move on,
now" says the big, harsh mineral pills to
bowel congestion, and suffering follows.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills don't bulldoze
the bowels: They gently persuade them
to right action, and health follows. &c at
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

WITH Governor Wilson as the Demo-
cratic candidate for President, the whole
country would turn TO him with vast
sigh OF relief. What a contrast this schol-
ar and gentleman is to those professional
politicians who have shown themselves
TO be on the level OF the commoneSt ward
heelerS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

WHY TAKE THE RISK, when we
will take it for you? Our Special Crop
Policy" of fire insurance fully protects
you against loss of your wheat crop by
fire. Low rates and prompt service.
Phone US, or F. w. Myers. Sub-agent,
Washington, Alexander & Cooke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

THE Democratic hosts are gathering IN
Baltimore for the great national conven-
tion next week. Wilson and Clark have
largely the advantage of delegates over
all other candidates, but no man living
can say with assurance who will be NOM
mated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

THE Republican party as represented
by the wild men running things IN CHI
cago can hardly be regarded as standing
for safe and sane business methods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

am startled that God can make me SO
rich even with my own cheap stores. IL
needs but few wispS OF straw IN the sun,
some small word dropped. or one tnal
has long lain silent in book.-Ihoredu'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy,
natural movements. cures constipation
Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist for
them. PC box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

1T is, of course, not to be expected that
a great political convention is conducted
on the plan of Sunday school picnic, but
there are few persons OF sound Judgment
who can approve of the methods used in
Chicago today. The TAFT people have
openly and boldly stolen nearly a hundred
delegates, while the followers OF RooSe-
welt, just as culpable, have been doing
their best TO buy or bride enough to give
them a majority. It's rotten affair alto
gether, and disgusts men OF principle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20
Notice to Farmers.

We desire to notify the public that we
will begin business at our elevator al
DuffieldS, July lst, 1912. We will be IN
a position to pay the highest market
prices for Grain-Wheat, Corn and any
crop the farmers may have to sell. We
will carry in stock full line OF Coal,
Mill-Feed, Salt, Grass Seed and Fertili-
ger in season. We solicit your patron
age. REED * MfERo'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

WITH all the fuss and furore in Chicago,
the whole thing is personal quarrel as
to whether Taft and his friends shall win
or whether Roosevelt and his partisanS
shall prevail. There is very little prin-
ciple involved, and the people will prob
ably be no better off with the one candi-
date than with the other. What is needed
is candidate who will stand for tariff
reform and relief from the trusts that are
depressing the country-and neither Pres
ident Taft nor Colonel Roosevelt Gin
promise this.
There are several good Democrats
who stand for these principles, however,
and one of them will be nominated next
week at Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

THE fight between the Republicans at
Chicago is so bitter and the diSsension
so fierce that there is little hope of the
party ever becoming united. Antago-
nisms have been created that only death
can end. Besides, great many thought
full persons who have always been allied
with the Republican party are dissatisfied
with its policy of high protection and
special privileges, and will no longer al
filiate it with it, now that its leaders have
shown such lack of dignity and decency.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20

You can get any kind of spring toniclat
Owens & Miiler's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-06-20
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending TO move from Shepherdsto%n' WI sLi
sell without reserve. TO the highest oiauei d' "i@
rear of the Reformed paTs Onage, on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
DAguerreOtypes.

An exchange says that the old
time daguerreotype is coming back
into fashion. Perhaps there are
some OF the younger people who are
not familiar with the daguerreotype.
10 is a picture taken on silver sur
face plate, the base OF which is cop
per. IL was in some respects super
Tor 20 the photographs Of the pres
ent time. as the picture was taken
directly on the plate without the
glass negative and irregular paper
printing we are now acquainted
with. II was a slow process. but II
turned out a magnificent picture. and
It's polished surface shone equal to
a mirror. The old time deguerreo-
type was usually put up in a little
morocco box or case. heavily en-
bossed on the outside, and lined on
the inside with red plush. The min
iature protrait was surrounded by a
beautifully embossed border OF gold.
The average family had a peck OF
these peculiar little cases which oc-
cupied an oblong table in the par
Tor. Those were great days when
old time daguerreotypes we're in
vogue and the fact that they are
coming back again, n indeed theJ
are. will be a pleasure 10 some OF
the old settlers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Sun Changes Calendar.

The first act of DR.. Sun Vat Sen
after his Inauguration as president
of the republic Of China was to
change the calendar.
Young China wearied Of the an
cient imperial government and its
stagnation and would cast them
aside for newer forms and newer
ideas.
DR.. Suns change of the calendar.
however, represents more than an
inclination Of the republic to be up
to-date. II was, in fact, a recon
frmation of the break with the old
regime-another declaration that
the rule Of the Manchu dynasty was
no longer recognized.
The first day of his presidency Dr..
Sun made New Years day of year
No. l Of the Chinese republic This
date conceded with the first day of
the year OF the calendar Of the
western world, but it meant for the
adherents Of the Chinese republic
not only New Years but also the be-
ginning OF a new era.
lime IN emma IS reChOneQ IrOG
the reign of the ruling monarch and
from the dynasty. Therefore, II
following this method DR.. Sun would
have been obliged to recognize the
imperial government. The existence
of the republic demanded a new cal
endar.
The old Chinese New Year nov
takes place on Feb. IS, being based
upon the lunar months. It is the
time of the most important festiva
of the year. All birthdays are
reckoned from It. regardless of theil
actual date. All outstanding debt
are settled before II arrives and /
is likewise the occasion of purchas
ing new clothing and family equip
ment.
But the new year that DR.. Sui
proclaimed seems prophetic. It typ
ifies the desire of young China {,
begin over again fre~ from tn
bondage OF the past. II constitutes
in effect, a great national new yea
resolution and is expressive Of thu
intention OF the celestial republic I
keep time with the nations of tn
occident and their enlightenment
and progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
The Good old-FashIoned Kind.

The cold snap carries one back to
the idea OF the old-fashioned win
ter weather. When we happen to
get through a year without any Sc
we're storms or without any very
low temperature, a lot OF the peo-
pie begin TO talk about the difference
in the winters now and when they
we're young. On the average the
winters are hardly any different now
from what they were in the olden
days. IL is true we then depended
on the old-fashioned fireplace and
houses were not as well constructed
as they are today. We do not make
the long overland trips that our
fathers made; families are not
showed under" out on the prairies,
but they probably would be II we
did not have better means OF COM
munication and better arrangements
for comfort than the pioneers en-.
joyed.
Such weather as we have been
having the last few days is a pretty
good reminder OF the old time win.
ter and will explode the theory that
the winters ARE not nearly so cold
as they used 20 be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

about 10000 acres are handled in
this manner.
The report says: while the rain
fall in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Illinois, Missouri and Indiana is or
dinarily sufficient to produce good
crops one year with another, IT is
known from personal experience and
direct observation that It is possible
almost any year to increase the yield
OF crops by deep blowing thorough
discing and compacting and the
maintenance OF a soil mulch. from
10 to Is per cent. During the sea
son just closed some farmers in the
states mentioned secured from so
to IS per cent greater yields through
dry farming methods. Their adop-
ton would mean adding millions on
millions OF dollars to the income of
farmers in these so-called humid
states without greatly augmenting
the cost of production"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Comment From Capital

John w. Kern, United States senator
from Indiana; William R. Hearst of
New York; Alton B. Parker of New
York. and United States Senators
Charles f. Johnson of Maine and Atlee
Pomerene of Ohio, with Senator James
A. OGorman of New York City as
POSTMASTER.
When the banquet was first men
toned it was not expected that 1t
would grow to the proportions in i'm
portance that it did. Much Of the
credit is due National Democratic
Committeeman Edwin A. Newman of
the District of Columbia, who, because
of the selection of Washington as the
meeting place, had been practically
wholly in charge Of the arrangements.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Newman, however, has had the
assistance Of two advisory committees
of prominent democrats, one named
by Chairman Mack OF the national
committee, consisting Of National Com
mitteeman ]. Taylor Ellyson Of Vir.
ginia, John T. McGraw of West Vir.
ginia, J. F. C. Talbot Of Maryland,
and another named by Chairman Lloyd
Of the congressional committee, con.
sisting Of Senators William j. Stone
Of Missouri, Senator Robert L. Owen
Of Oklahoma. Representative Lincoln
Dixon of Indiana, Representative Ed
T. Taylor of Colorado, and Represen
tative Peters of Massachusetts,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence OF The ArgusO
Washington, Jan. 6.-Coming in with
the new year, 1912, a year which the
democratic hosts confidently expect to
elect a president and march into the
promised land. the Jackson day BAN
quet in Washington Jan. s marks
triumph in the ascendency of the
democracy that has not been signifed
in any similar gathering for many
years.
With an array of leaders at the
banquet board such as the party has
not boosted for perhaps a half cen
fury; with 700 prominent party men
present from far and wide to add i'm
portance and brilliance-this coupled
with the knowledge of all that the
enemy is hopelessly divided and dumb
founded, made the Jackson day gath
ering an suspicious occasion to every
democrat.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS.
On the list of speakers are to be
found the names of Norman E. Mack
of New York, chairman of the ma
tional democratic committee; Champ
Clark of Missouri; James T. Lloyd,
chairman of the national democratic
congressional committee; William J.
Bryan of Nebraska, three times demo
cratic candidate for president; Wood
row Wilson, governor of New Jersey /;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Wish Father to the Thought.

The wish was never more Of a
father TO the thought than it has been
in the grotesque stories that have
been sent out from Washington lately
concerning alleged lack of harmony
among the democrats. Ever since the
election of the democratic house more
than year ago, the republican stand
patters have looked forward to the
longed for break" that would disor-
ganize the democrats, and thus give
them chance to regain their lost
ground. The republicans, with calm as
surance, consoled with one another
rather joyfully at first, firm in their
confidence that a few weeks would
bring a split. When the split failed
to materialize this confidence turned
10 surprise, and finally to alarm, so
that now, when the hosts Of democ-
racy are more strongly united than
ever before in the party's history. the
republican old guard, exasperated by
the unity OF their foes, are trying to
make themselves and the country be-
lieve that the democrats are on the
verge OF a tremendous internal ex-
plosion.
This accounts for the absurd stories
that have gained circulation. When
il was announced that Mr.. Bryan pro-
posed to attend the Jackson day ban
quet the announcement sprang from
some mysterious source that he was
on his way TO Washington to start a
fight When Mr.. Underwood was taken
Z i'll every republican Office holder in
the country gleefully told himself that
the illness was only a subterfuge to
avoid a headon collision with other
democratic leaders. When Mr.. Clark
/ caught cold IL was spread broadcast
| that his cold was only an excuse to
stay away from the Jackson day ban.
quet. These and other equally absurd
stories have been printed by the col
umn in the republican newspapers all
over the country.
/ The truth is, that regardless of what
minor differences of opinion may exist
within the party. every democrat is
putting everything else aside to insure
harmony. All have the larger purpose
in view, namely, the gaining of com
plete control, and all realize that tc
bring about this result there must be
a compromising OF small differences
all along the line.
And these compromises are being
made. The program OF the democratic
house has been one Of give and take
Concessions have been made where
they could be made without violatinl
the promise made TO the people in tn,
psrty's platform, and the result o,
this policy has been 10 put the part.
in a position where II could approach
the fight next November with al
hands working together. To co THU
has required sacrifices from individual
=. democrats. and these sacrifices hav
been made. In no instance has tn,
party failed 10 live up 20 its promises
; To the people. and IL Is mainly on thi
, record that the campaign for the pres
idency will be fought out
/ Democrats are united as never be
i fore, TO the great chagrin Of their re
publican foes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

tache." How can l do away with
these for good? l have tried perox-
ide but it only tends to bleach them
for a short time. PATIENCE. q,
Nothing will remove the hairs per-
manently except the electric needle.
If you decide TO resort to this. be
sure TO visit a reliable dermatolo-
gist. The process is slow and pain
full, but sure. Do not mind people
who make remarks about 1t, as they
are ill-bred and not worth motto
ing.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-Please tell
me what to do for swollen gums.
MRS. B.
Infusion of roses, six ounces
borax, one ounce; honey Of roses
one ounce. Mix and use the mix
ture twice a day as a wash for the
gums.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Nearly 10000. 900 Acres in Western
Dry Farms.

There are nearly 100000 acres
OF land in the western United States
now under cultivation by dry farm
ing methods. according to a report
submitted TO the International Dry
Farming congress, whose next great
convention and exposition will be
held in Lethbridge. Alberta, in Oc-
tober. 1912. and just published by
the congress in its annual hand
book.
Colorado. Il is said. heads the list
OF states with between 5000, 600
and 100000 acres devoted to
crop production without irrigation.
Kansas. Nebraska. the Dakotas.
Montana and Texas have each more
than 100000 acres. Idaho has
more than 100000 acres: Utah.
100000; Oregon. 200. 900; Wash
ington. 100000; New Mexico,
100000; Arizona, 235, 200. Nevada
shows the least dry farming develop
ment OF cuv western state, with but
$500 acres under cultivation
though the state gives promise OF
Quadrupling this amount within the
next two years. Owing TO more IA
vorable local conditions, only q
small portion OF oklahoma is dry
farmed. II being estimated that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
- That Big Family Row -

yet he is stretched fat on the ground
with his ear catching every political
earthquake ripple that sweeps across
the country.
Who is going to profit by this wide
cleavage in the old-line party? Who is
bound to be helped by this dissension
that will jeopardize the success of the
party as a unit in every one Of the
states that touch Illinois? Perhaps it
may be rather early to venture a pre-.
diction, but to the most of US it looks
as If that man from New Jersey isn't
going to lose anything by this wrang.
ling and speechifying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Jan. 9 in American
History

lSGl-Federal steamer Star of the West
fred upon by South Carolina sol
diers while attempting to re-en-
force Fort Sumter.
1ST2-General Henry Wager Halleck,
noted civil war commander, died;
born 1915.
1Ss5-Myra Clark Gaines. famous It'll.
giant in the New Orleans claims
case. died in New Orleans; born
1907.
l904-General John z. Gordon. noted
Confederate veteran, ex-governor
of Georgia and former Unitef
States senator, died; born 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
CPeoria JournaL)

The republican party seems so help
lessly split along the line of progress
sivism that it will require some high
ly diplomatic work to restore order
and harmony in the ranks in time for
the republican national convention. At
the present time this reconciliation
seems impossible, for with Roosevelt
characterizing the present administra-
ton as stupid" there is very little
doubt as to where the doughty colonel
stands. While Theodore Roosevelt
may not be an avowed candidate for
what would practically be a third term,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Dear Mrs. Thompson-Can you
tell me IL there is any sure cure for
the tobacco habit? Is there any
thing that can be given without the
patient knowing it?
ANXIOUS WIFE.
There are remedies advertised, but
as to their reliability and efficacy,
cannot say. The safest, best and
surest way is for the person to use
his will power and stop OF his own
accord.
Dear Mrs. Thompson am about
to commence correspondence with a
widow, whom l knew before her
marriage. My object is matrimony.
Would It be proper in the first let
ter to make known my object in
writing? J. z. NJ.
Write simply a friendly letter and
find out how the land lies before
making known your object
Dear Mrs. Thompson-On my up
per lip there is an unsightly growth
of black hair. Some one is always
speaking to me about my mus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Socialists Repudiate msyor.

Lima. Ohio, Jan. 9-Mayor Corbin
bin Shook, socialist, who was charg-
ed with having repudiated an ante
election promise 10 resign II asked 10
do so by a majority of the members
OF his party. Yesterday was formally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

The Kenwood company OF Chicago
has suffered so terribly from the dis
elimination in favor OF the dairying in
serests and against the manufacturers
Of oleomargarine that in a single year,
according to the bill filed against It by
the government it made a profit Of
only 100000 on a capital of $4,000!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

read out Of the party at party mass
meeting here. Safety Director Ed
win Blank, who was also asked not
to take Office. said the mayors other
appointees would accept their posi-
tons despite the actions Of the So
cialist local.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana weekly at 1874
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill tEn-
tered at the postofce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Most Of US are willing to do our
duty; the trouble is that we are so
much more willing to shirk it.
A mans way of housekeeping con-
sists in giving the house emphatic in
structions to keep itself.
It always seems to US that being stu
pid is a privilege that the other fellow
works beyond the limit.
There is lot OF deviltry in human
nature that nothing but a large family
or some other substitute for the grind
stone ever eliminates.
The trouble about self denial is that
It is always going round looking for
some one to pat it on the shoulder.
You don't have to look far to find
fault, but it is mighty hard to lose.
A doctor and a nurse are sufficient TO
make an egotist so insufferable that
his friends don't care much what hap
pens to him.
It Is easy enough to sneak out Of
your share Of the work, but somehow
It doesn't seem so easy when the mat
ter is talked over.
A man doesn't mind a little thing
Ike mistake provided it is rroftab BILE
Have you a weak throat? II so, you
cannot be TOO careful You cannot
begin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder TO cure.
II you will take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be
saved much trouble. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Do not worry. even II the cold
weather has brought US face 10 face
with the danger OF famine in coal
and water. The ice crop prospects
were never brighter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Those willy editors who are deter
mined to get Colonel Roosevelt's name
On the ballot are evidently anxious TO
put the strenuous one where they can
get a whack at him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Consistent,

She wore a bird upon her hat
OF plumage bright and high,
But still she wouldn't kill a worm
Or even swat a fly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Remembered His
Appearances.
what in the
world is the mat
ter with you?
Y GU look as
though you had
been thrown out
Of a peace con-
ference"
90 A u t omobile
ran over me-"
Can you iden-
tify the man who
was d riving?"
Sure, l can!
I'm looking for a
man who looks
like a speck Of
dust three miles
down the road,
and If l see him
it will go hard
with him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
Peculiar,

81 think you are so queer, Johnnie"
"In what wayT
"You are just as silent as If you
were born married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
An Eye Opener.

An Eye Opener.
'Love makes a man close his eyes
to many things"
Eyes, mother, but what can he do
about itr'
ITO cure his blindness?'
Yes"
Most men marry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

The democrats down in Washington
are deprivfng the weather Of whole
lot of attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09

Precaution.
How are your good resolutions"
'In the repair shop"
"Alreadyr'
ALREADY. 1 sent them there before
/ made them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-09
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