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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. SMITH

THE man who finds it hard work to
be lazy isn't around trying to
make a touch any old time during the
week.
If we should all suddenly cease
chasing the dollar maybe the perverse
thing would turn around and eat out
Of our hand.
People whoe don't know anything
often want to talk all the time to ex-
plain 1t.
Attracting attention is only desirable
when the attention is favorable.
Speech was invented no doubt to
demonstrate that not all men think.
A girl who can go crazy over base
ball has a chance Of amounting to
more than the girl who goes dippy
over the leading man at the matinee.
The athletic young man generally
falls in love with the dolly girl.
Fate may have 1t in for us. but there
are ways of circumventing even that
There is no use in getting excited
unless you are dying Of ennui.
Hope is a good thing to go with en-
ergy, but as the big noise itself II
doesn't cut much ice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Likens Taft to Lincoln.

Springfield. April John Wesley
Hill OF New York. president Of the in
ternational peace forum. visited Lin
coins tomb yesterday and placed there
on a wreath of flowers. In a lecture
last night at the First Methodist
church, DR.. Hill declared the initia-
tive, referendum and recall movements
were among the country's worst per-
lis. He declared that President Taft,
in personality and in circumstances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

funds for a B125,ooo Y. NJ c. A build
ing in the face Of riot and bloodshed.
Righteousness will triumph in the
broader, wider undertaking if men will
work together, stand together and
stick together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Immune.

Immune.
Every microbe In the business
Has attacked me in my time.
By this sort of petty crime.
They attack me In the highway
With the slyness of q thug,
But I've not been. more's the pity,
Bitten by the kissing bug.
have had the doubtful pleasure,
Speaking thusly. through my hat,
To meet up with bugs producing
This disease and also that.
Mumps and measles, chills and aguA
Fevers OF the choicest brand.
They would give me without money
As a free gift, out OF hand.
have been for all diseases
As q sort of stamping ground.
I was there TO capture plenty
When the rnicrobe was around.
was always on the carpet.
Though II might be but a rug,
But never for q moment
Net up with the kissing bug.
! have not been over careful
II the truth were all disclosed. -
have stood around impatient
For chance to be exposed.
would like to find a parlor
With a coy corner snug H.
Where might be stung in plenty -
By that famous kissing bug.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Pythias Illinois district No held yes
terday their annual convention. DR..
Arthur E Walters of this city was
elected district deputy and G. N Brum-
bough county deputy. Carlinville was
selected as the place OF meeting April
2, 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

When 1t comes TO trust-busting. the
Chinese republic certainly has made a
flying start, Standard OIL property
worth 100000 has been destroyed at
Hankow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

II was OF course for Teddy to start
the personalities and accusations in
his campaign for the presidency
against his old friend. Bill Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
STICK TO YOUR CoLORs, DEMO
Gratis.

Democrats who are being urged to
vote republican primary ballots next
Tuesday should bear In mind that in 30
doing they are DISTINGUISHING them
selves with their own party, and a DEM
ocrat who slips this year il making n
grave mistake.
This In going to be n democratic year,
90 his coIors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

One by one, the birdmen fall. c. P.
Rodgers, the hero Of the sea-to-sea
flight, is the latest to drop to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Now, you weather kicker. what do
YOU think OF the brand that is being
furnished now?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Hardly,

Free sugar. That's the latest bet
That congress makes us-through its,
hat.
But can we ever hope TO get
So very sweet q law as thatI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

surrounding his Office. resembled Lin
coin more closely than had any other
president since 1865.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Didn't Count.

Didn't Count.
"Do you know what? Toms going
to teach me to skate"
"But 1 thought you learned to skate
last winter?
"Oh, well, was going with Ned
then"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

The Chameleon. q
She was a stately, tall brunette, .,
OF horrid men quite fond,
But she was different in the spring.
The style had changed TO blond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Wouldn't Stand For II.
'Why do you never go to churchT
81 disturb the choir"
'In what way?"
my wife says I snore In the wrong
key"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

A Warning.
II have quite fallen in love with the
charming widow"
Don't be impetuous. She is very
methodicai and receives proposals only
on Wednesdays and Fridays"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
His Courage.

His Courage.
Banks Is brave man"
"Don't see how you make that out"
Wouldn't he rather be laughed at
than work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
The Weddinc.

'Was the wedding a successT
"oh, huge one Why, women wept
bitterly who didn't even know the
bride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Both Are Useful.
81 take a long
walk every day. I"
"Do your"
Eyes, for my
health"
II take a long
walk every day
too"
"F or 20 u r
health?
mo; for a nick
ell"
y D "a
4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

TERAs.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year IN advance
Complaints of delivery service should
be made 10 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 e-gumentatiye
character. political or religious. must
lave real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones In all departments: Central
Union. West I45 and 1l45: Union Eleo-
trio. BI45.
E3 RaI618e>
TRAoss H Hsiaf co1NcIE %
IHT IT,
Thursday, April 4, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

A willing mind makes hard journey
>asy.-Aassinger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Knights Of PythIas Elect.
Springfield, April 4.-With eight
counties represented, the Knights of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Considerate.

considerate.
"She has left her husband"
'Tndeedi To whom"
ooh, Just to himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
Safer Way.

Safer Way.
81 am hungry as a bear and haven't
q cent"
go In and tell the restaurant man.
Maybe he will let you eat"
Think he will?"
GAS a precaution you might eat first
and tell him afterward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1898
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered At the postoface a. second-class
matterJ
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

Fate may have 1t in for us, but there
are ways of circumventing even that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-04

The athletic young man generally
falls in love with the dolly girl.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
TO SEND PICTURE BY PHONE
Russian Scientist Expects 10 Perfs0t
Mechanism FOR Transmission Of
Images over Wire.

That the future telephone user may
be able 70 see the person with whom
he IL conversing is a prophecy that
seems to be Justified by the expert
ments OF Professor Rosing Of the
archaeological institute OF St Peters
burg. Metallic cells or elements that
vary the strength Of an electric cur
rent under variations IN light intensity
are being improved In sensitivenesa.
and with a simplihed receiving ap-
paratus pencil Of light lie made to
trace rapidly on a screen a picture OF
any image that may DO facing the
transmtter. Two sets OF compound
mirrors move so as 10 project this
image-a person or other obiect-up-
on the light sensitive element in sue
eesslve small portions. The varying
electric current excites invisible rays
In a special vacuum tube OF the recelT-
er and as these rays pass In a point
over a hourescent screen, following
the movement Of the transmitter mir
rors, the varying glow reproduces the
light and shade Of the original image.
The movement OF the mirrors also con
trolls. through a series Of electric cur
rents, the movemen. OF the rays over
the screen. A complete cycle OF
transmission takes but an instant, and
rapid repeutions give a continuous
picture.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
NEW THINGS IN ELECTRICITY
Development of Wireless Telesraphy
and Erection Of Largest Turbo-
Generator Are Latest.

Among the most notable develop
ments In the electrical field during
the year just closed can be mentioned
the following:
Wireless telegraphy has been devei-
oped until messages are being re-
ceived between San Francisco and
Japan. or across the Pacific ocean.
The worlds greatest steam turbo-
generator, a Curtis machine of 10000
rated horse power, has been built
and put in operation at the Water
side station OF the New York Edison
company. This single generator.
driven by a steam turbine engine, will
generate enough electricity to supply
the entire state of Delaware.
Single generators of $4,000 horse
power have been built for large water
power developments in the west.
Electric lighting has been vastly
improved. New lamps have been pro.
duced and old processes improved un.
til electric light is the Test and the
cheapest artificial illuminant in the
world.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
ELECTRICAL
@NOTESlBl

A 50-mile telephone cable will soon
connect England and Belgium.
A German motor sleigh has attained
a sped of sixty miles an hour.
The lighthouse service Of the Uni
ted States cost $1,000 0O0 annually.
Experiments show that the yield of
plants may be increased by cleo
tricity.
Paris is now in direct telephone
communication with Madrid, 1000
miles away.
Telephone service between England
and Switzerland has been established
over two routes.
The worlds first lighthouse for air
ships, built in Germany. sends a pow
erful beam Of light in vertical direc-
ton.
Two Paris department stores use
storage battery driven electric tricy-
cles to deliver purchases to custom
ers.
Electrical illumination is used by
more than 100000 of total Of about
$500, 900 households in the United
! States.
An electric railway from Mexico
City to the summit of PopocatepetI,
1880 feet above sea level, is in con.
temptation.
The worlds largest telephone en-.
change is at Hamburg. 1t now takes
care of 10000 lines, but arrangements
arc being made to double that mum
Der.
While the use Of electric lights in
lighthouses has some disadvantages
experiments are being made that BID
fair to remove present obstacles.
Lightning does most damage II
level, open country. A town or city
with its numerous projections anC
wires, is comparatively exempt.
A storage battery Illuminated cleo
trio sign has been invented to b,
worn on the arm of q person selling
refreshments in theaters or other pub
lie places.
Since Christmas nearly every Eng
lish town has had telephone servic,
with France through the new British
channel cable.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Useful Electric Lamp.

just where 1t is needed. The lamp is
fixed on an upright standard and has
a hemispherical reflector which
throws the rays out horizontally. At
the top Of this reflector is a shade,
which in turn defects the rays to the
book or piece of sewing OF whatever
It is that the light Is needed on. Thus
there is no waste light thrown in a
circle on the floor or in all corners OF
the room where 1t is not needed, and
there is no glare or strain on the
eyes. AS will readily be understood,
it should be possible to get all the
illumination one or two persons re-
quire with much less candlepower
burning
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
GIVE FRESHNESS TO BODICE
Flowersts Of Spring Revive Garments
That Need Retouehlne AZ the
Seasons End.

When the social season begins 10
wane the gowns probably show signs
OF wear and demand retouchlng.
The dainty howerets OF silk and
gauze are beautifully adapted for this
purpose
Tiny clusters caught here and
there among the soft folds Of lace
trimming the bodice or skirt give a
delightfully."- fresh touch.
Flowerets come In every color and
all shapes. Trailing vines OF morning
glories in the soft, delicate pastel
shades are decidedly effective.
Falrylike bouquets nesting among
the lacy folds OF ilchu or flounce add
a springlike newness to the dance
frock.
These flowers arc not confined to
the evening dress; they appear de-
murely in small clusters OF blue, red
and gold upon the visiting costume
hat or furs.
Wan flowers, with their rich color.
ing Of yellow, orange and brown, are
stunning with furs.
Old-fashioned pinks and larkspur
are a pretty combination, while the
glowing scarlet and coral miniature
peoples are lively against a dark fur
| background.
AS spring advances the somber win
ter hat may be given a touch OF
brightness by adding a tiny bouquet
of these dainty fowerets.
They are used to trim iabots and
collarettes OF lace and net to very
good advantage.
Buckles fashioned Of these diminu
tive blossoms adorn the evening slip
per. Tiny pink roses and forget'me
nots are a fascinating combination for
this purpose.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
NO WORDS WASTED
A Swift Transformation Briefly De-
scribed.

About food, the following brief but
emphatic letter from a Geol gla wom-
an goes straight to the point and Is
convincing.
my frequent attacks Of Indigestion
and palpitation of the heart cul-
minated in a sudden and desperate i'll
ness, from which arose enfeebled In
mind and body. The doctor advised
me to live on cereals, but none Of
them agreed with me until / tried
Grape-Nuts food and Postum.
THE more / used Of them the more
l felt convinced that they were just
what / needed, and In a short time
they made~a different woman gAZue.
My stomach and heart troublea tnsak
peared as if by magic, and my mind
was restored and is as clear as it ever
was.
II gained flesh and strength so rap
idly that my friends were astonished.
Postum and Grape-Nuts have benefited
me SO greatly that 1 am glad to bear
this testimony" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and II is explained
in the little book, "The Road to Well
vile" in Pkgs.
Ever read the above lettsrY A new
are ~enn2ne. true ~@a fnil Of hummn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
A WARNING TO MANY.
SanS interesting Facts Regarding
Health Statistics.

Few people realize 10 what extent
their health depends upon the condt
ton OF the kidneys.
The physician IN nearly all cases OF
serious illness, makes a chemical anal
ysis Of the patients urine. lie knows
that unless the kidneys are d0kg
their work properly, the other ord y
cannot be brought back TO health ilhd
strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused In any way serious results are
sure 20 follow According 90 health
statistics. Bright's Disease, which is
really an advanced form OF kinney
trouble, caused nearly ten thousand
deaths In 1910, In the state OF New
York alone. Therefore, II behooves US
10 pay more attention TO the health OF
these most important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has
had remarkable success as a kidney
remedy is DR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder
Remedy.
The mild and healing influence or
this preparation is soon realized. IL
stands the highest for its remarkable
record OF cures.
II you feel that your kidneys require
attention. and wish sample bottle,
write 10 DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Bingham
ton, n. Y. Mention this paper and
they will gladly forward II to you alb
solutely free, by mail.
Swamp-Root is sold by every drug
gist In bottles OF two sizes-5Oc. and
s1.00.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Now It's the chantlcIer Shoe.

There are to be no Mercury-footed,
feather-shod damsels in New York. A
wireless dispatch from Paris recently
said that the latest thing In footwear
for women was a low shoe covered
entirely with feathers, and that to be
ultra-fashionable one would have the
shoe buckle replaced by a bow Of
feather aigrettes. This fashion has
not struck New York yet, and the shoe
men say it will not There may be,
by chance, slight furry of feather
shoes, but certainly not real storm
of them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
No End to His Bad Luck.

John D. Shoop, at an, Anti-Cigarette
league banquet, explained his feelings
in the story of the colored man.
How are you getting along, Laz-
arus?" asked his master, interestedly.
Il gets along poorly" replied Laz-
arus, who complained of his misfOr-
tune at length. Master John, l has
such bad luck" says he, that when l
dies and is laid away in the tomb and
the good Lord says to me. lazarus,
come FORTH know is sho' to come
fifth"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Enact of ultra Nlolea RAYS.

The ultra violet rays have fatal
effect on bacteria. and as these rays
are abuudantly developed by the mer
curry vapor lamp, a device has been
designed abroad for the sterilizing Of
milk, which is accomplished effective
ly IA a few minutes, It is said. The
milk flows in thin stream along an
electric light. Demonstrations were
first made with water infected with
different kinds OF bacteria. and 1t is
said that the water was purified in a
few minutes, without appreciably in.
creasing Its temperature. The result
Is attributed to the ozone formed IN.
der the influence Of the light, but the
demonstrations must be conducted
where there is sufficient room for the
light TO burn freely. This method OF
sterilization, without heating or add
ing preservatives, Is believed to have
great hygienic value in respect to
nursing children.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Financial crlnnIes.

They were taking the visitor from
upstate around Manhattan, showing
him the sights. The big automobile
rolled past many wonderful buildings.
all Of which the host pointed out with
some feelings of civic pride. At last
they CHANGED to pass by the Municipal
Lodging house.
whats that placer" asked the rural
visitor.
ooh. that's one Of New York's homes
COR cripples," was the reply.
what kind of cripples?" was asked
Financial" was the reply, as the
car sped on.-New York Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
GAIETY OF COLOR WILL RULE
Agarlc and a Newer Fabric From Rod
Ter, Called "GrlIIwork," Which Has
Fringe, for Spring.

noticeable innovation is the dark
colors that dye the cottons and lin
ems for ordinary wear, particularly
toile de Joupy. Instead of the charm
ingly gay, lowered designs We have
long loved under this name, older de-
signs are now presented. These dec
orations, woven in somber shades,
placed solidly together, on darker
ground or set in stripes, promise.
when combined with pale-tinted, trans
parent stuffs, a new attractiveness.
Aside from this one tendency toward
dark colors, gaiety in color and de-
sign ruled in the materials which at
the Maison Rodier, were bountifully
spread out for my inspection. Judg
ing from their brilliant beauty, 1t will
be difficult for a serious-minded per
son to go soberly clad in the first half
Of 1912.
The high price of agaric has not
prevented its return among materials
for spring and summer. This rough
stitchery, done by hand or by ma.
chine, throwing its roughened surface
onto the thinnest, most delicate OF
transparancies woven in wooden, cot.
ton or silk, are oddly beautiful. And
there are new plain, agaric cloths for
spring tailored costumes, woven in
stripes alternating with plain materi-
ais. AS during last season, 1t may be
had in a cloth with deep borders and
matching fringe woven in. There is
but one other new material so promi
nent, and that is the pompadour flow
err design mentioned before.--Vogue
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Chilly.

A certain member OF Boston club
habitually evinces such frigid de-
meanor that many of his acquaint-
ances have facetlously averred that
sit gives one cold to shake hands
with him"
One evening a group at the club
were discussing the disposition OF the
said member, when newcomer ven
tured this
why, gentlemen, understand that
1t is the custom in this club when that
chap attends dinner here to ice the
claret in order that it may be at the
same temperature as the dining
room. "-Harper's Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10

be sferTed by placing a piece OF
carbon paper between the newspaper
and the material on which you desire
to duplicate the wreath
Carefully trace the entire outline
with a sharp, hard pencil An exact
replica will be found upon the materi-
al ready to be embroidered or tinted.
The exquisite wreath OF roses is APP
propTiate for anything. The bowknot
tinted a delicate blue and the roses
pink makes a lovely combination The
foliage should be light green.
This design need not be confined en-
tirely to surrounding a monogram. 1t
may be effectively used to decorate
medallions or the sections of pretty
silk candleshades. 1t adapts itself per
fectly to any color scheme.
The miniature wreath of fairylike
blossoms called forget-me-nots is al
ways beautiful. The flowers. with
their tint of ethereal blue and the rich
dark green leaves, are a charming
combination.
A daisy chain" forms an elongated
wreath. This design is exceedingly
graceful and in good taste. The
white daisies, with their bright yellow
centers and vivid green foliage, are ex
tremely decorative. The ribbon bow
may be any tint desired.
The second design is simplicity It.
self. Very often this proves most ef
fective. The dark green foliage is in
tertwlned by strand of ribbon. You
will find this especially attractive.
If embroidered in all white these
wreaths are lovely. They make fitting
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
Two Lamps In One.

BY the very simple expedient of put
ting base at each end of bulb, the
candle power Of two lamps has been
concentrated in one. The two fila
naeats are exactly alike but entirely
separate and distinct and connected
in parallel, which means that the
current divides and half of It flows
thsough each instead of flowing first
through one and then through the
other. The result Of this is that If
either of the flaments is broken. the
other will continue to burn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
DAMAGE bY LIuhtnlnn.

Careful analysis of Prussian light
ming statistics shows that damage due
to lightning has markedly decreased
in the cities in recent years. This de-
crease is attributed to the great ex-
tension of overhead telephone wires;
and it is anticipated that the recent
general change to underground con-
duIts will lead to an increase in
lightning damage
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-10
ELECTRIC HEAT IN GLOVES
Unique Idea for Comfort Of Driver In
Automoblle-cord Is Attached
to Batteries.

A unique idea for the electrical
heating of the gloves worn by the
driver of an automobile is shown in
tho illustration, says the Popular
Mechanic. The heating units consist
of insulated wire woven into the in.
ner body OF each glove, and on the
inside of the thumb and one finger
as shown in the drawing, are contact
points which, when closed over con
tact plates on the steering wheel