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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
FLOWERS OF THE NIGHT.
they Are Usually Pure White With a
Peculiar Glow.

peculiar OioW.
As we all know, there are both day
blooming and night blooming flowers.
The former are generally decked in
red. blue, yellow or purple and have
lines. spots or markings on their petals
which often act as guides to the nee
taries which are visited by the bees
and butterflies.
The night blooming flowers, on the
other hand, invite the visits of moths
or other night flying insects and there
fore have recourse to something like
the tasks of the firefiies and the glow
worms. They are usually pure white
and have such a peculiar texture that
they seem 10 glow with internal light
In the dim shades of evening.
at times you might almost fancy
that they were stained by nature with
some forerunner of luminous paint, so
clearly do they reflect every visible ray
Of the faint twilight. They thus sue
coed in catching the eyes Of the moths.
which. of course. are modified espe-
cially for perceiving and receiving the
sASHl SIinoluS VI Tic oush anu Sioan
ing.
But the nocturnal flowers have no
lines or spots. because these last could
never be perceived IN the dim glbom
OF the evening. They make up for IL.
however. by being very heavily scent
ed Indeed. almost all the strong
white flowers. which are such favor
ties with florists. such as jasmine.
tuberose. gardenia. stephanotis. sereus
and syringa. which belong to the night
bIossoming plants. are especially adapt
ed TO attract the senses Of winged noe
turnal insects.-St Louis Globe Demo
cpaf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
TOASTMASTERS'
CLUB HAS MEET
Popular Y. M. g. A. organiza-
ton Holds First Session of
the Season.
REV. R. S. HANEY SPEAKS
Topic Is 1.-THE Heart of the Toast" and
Deals With the Way to Pre-
pare Talks.

The Toastmasters' club opened the
season with a meeting at the Y. NJ. C.
A last night. While the attendance
was hardly as large As had been ex-
pected, there being only so present, it
was an enthusiastic and interested
group.
Instead of the usual program Of
talks by the members, there was but
one address at this meeting, that be-
ing by Rev. r. S. Haney OF Moline, who
spoke on THE Heart of the Toast"
Mr.. Haney's extensive experience in
lecturing and other platform work has
given him a rich fund OF anecdote and
illustration upon which to draw as
we'll as much first hand knowledge Of
the art OF public speaking and his talk
TO the club was of a sort most help
fully suggestive. He gave the men
various points to help them in their
Epeechmaking this winter.
HELPS TO sPEECHMAKING.
First OF all, most extemporaneous
talks that are worth hearing are care
fully prepared in advance. A speaker
who does not make thorough prepare
ton is either lazy or else overrates his
ability. II is a mistake 10 try always
20 start a talk with funny story. The
story is no good unless 1t illustrates
the point aimed at and can be well
turned by the speaker. II is still
worse 10 attempt TO tell story. how
ever good. unless you know the point
OF the story Many a good story Is
SPOILED In the telling because the mar
rator does not know what II Is good
for
"It r. essential for a good speech to
get the central point we'll in mind, and
then 70 group all material around that
point. Unless there is some definite
point az which the speaker aims. he
will ramble all around and have said
nothing worth while when he is
through Having done all the other
things necessary to making a good
speech. the final and all important
thing is 10 he brief. A good speech
is spoiled when II is unduly prolonged.
Mr. Haney's address was heard with
great interest by the men Of the club,
who will no doubt profit by his good
advice in their work this winter. Some
important items Of business were
transacted in the business session of
the club.
ARRANGE BUSINESS MATTERS.
Leo f. Stevens was elected secre-
tary-treasurer in place of Arthur Lun'
deem, who is out OF the city. a com
mittee consisting Of b. II. Wilson, |.
J. Green and X. c. Smedley. was nam
cd 70 arrange for the place OF the
meetings OF the club to be held after
the old Y. VI. {. a. building is vacated.
as II is To be in the near future. The
rext meeting Of the club will be held
early in November. with a full pro-
gram OF talks by the members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
FIREFLIES IN JAPAN.
Large and Brilliant and Numerous and
Not Afraid Of Man.

In Japan 6rehies are more than mere
beetles. They are Cupid's light to
guide lovers. souls Of ancient soldiers.
the devils snare TO tempt wanderers
to death. In their light OF magic gold
with a tint OF emerald green the jap
anese see stars Of hope. sorrows OF
broken hearts. the everlasting spirits
OF warriors. but. most OF all. the joys
OF love and lovers.
Whenever they see the giimmering
faint green light OF firefiies lowering
over the stream running into fhe dark
ness OF night the Japanese dream Of
love and loving hearts The light Of
firenies is. the gJt9e Of lovers .oInG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate men,
branes of your throat if you want to
be annoyed But if you want relief.
want to be cured, take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
-(Advertiseme1t-)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
Impractical.

HE has a lot Of good ideas. OF course.
but then some OF them are utterly i'm
practical"
For instanceT-
We'll one OF bis schemes is TO re-
form politics so that those who hold
public offices will have to vork"-De-
troit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
Tortoisa' Shell.

The finest of tortoise shell is said to
be that which comes from the Indian
archipelago. although much Of that
obtained on the Florida coast is of the
very best quality, says the Scientific
American. There are three rows Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
The Dear Girl.

Wife. why don't you make some
nannei cakes:'
II will IL yOn wish IT," said the bride
-Shall nse red or white iannelT-
Kansas City Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
Up-River Excursion Sunday.

On steamer Helen Blair, through
Moline lock to Campbelfs island.
Leaves 2:30 p. m; % cents round
trip ADVERTISEMENT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
NATURES LAUNDRY.
II 10 Liable to Play Franks With thS
Wash In Yellowstone Park.

Natures gifts are widely and va
riously distributed. In one place the
elements Of things are given. to be
made available by labor: elsewhere
she provides things ready for mans
use. To gain our bread the seed must
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
For Men. 8 Underwear Bargains

Mems m e d iu m
weight jersey rib
bed wool shirts and
drawers, SIPS value
for ........ $1.OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02
For Women

Shoe special tomorrow. SEAS
women's patent leather or
dull calf button shoes in
complete run of sizes, extra
special tomorrow, only
$245
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

The above picture will illustrate
the Salvation Army work among the
poor.
There is an old saying hat one
half the people do not know how the
other half Is living.
Some would tell US it is the
church's place to look after the poor.
The writer would say it is the Sal
walton Army's place Or the Mission.
The church could not perform her
great work among the middle and
higher classes, as these people have
to be reached as we'll as the lower,
and the same time reach the poorer
classes. You might take a man from
the Bowery in New York City and
get him converted, give him a new
suit of clothes, new shoes, hat, etc,
and If any Fifth venue church
would give him a royal welcome you
could not make him feel at home.
He would be above all men most
miserable. You can readily under
stand hat his education and training
would prevent him from being happy
in such society. This class of people
are very sensitive and would imagine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24
Claims of Clark Man.

Baltimore, June "a. Friends OF
= Speaker Clark were saying he would
have approximately 800 votes on the
frst ballot and would get New York
and Indiana on the second ballot. I'm
. Doubleday the SPEAKER has a fine show
ting on paper. Just how compact his
following Is will not be demonstrated
. until after Mr.. Bryan's Instructions are
. shown in the matter of the temporary
craftsmanship. Many Of Speaker Clark's
Instructed delegates are Bryan men
. from first choice. This is true of many
of the western delegates. The Nevada
delegation, although instructed for
" Clark, are saying more favorable
. things OF MI. Bryan's availability as a
candidate.
There is also Bryan sentiment in
r the Indiana delegation. Representative
81 Finley Il Gray Of Indiana, who a1Siv-
ed here, declared that Governor Mar
shall should have lined up behind Mr..
: Bryan in the matter of temporary
craftsmanship. Representative Gray,
who is a progressive Democrat, insist
ed that the Indiana Democrats are
= ready to follow Mr.. Bryan's leadership,
Some Of the Pennsylvania delegates,
instructed for Governor Wilson. are
talking for Bryan. One Of the dele
gates at large from Philadelphia pre-
1icted that the national ticket you'd
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

yard where men could be given work,
farm colony where poor families
could be placed SO they could make
a living; in fact, he carried this work
on as the Army was doing it. Ensign
Mckay was associated with him in
this great work and he Is sorry to
say in a very short time these depart
ments had to be closed. 1t has been
said hat the Army has been the
most successful in reaching them.
The Army could accomplish more
if the proper support was given them
in this city. The Army has been in
Perth Amboy for over t~wenty-three
years and among salyationists 1t Is
known as one of the hardest fields
that they have to work in. One
thing hat makes it hard is the fact
that only $3.50 is all hal is promised
in yearly subscriptions. The largest
amount given by any n individual
for the year is $50 and the above
amount only by one. Two for $25.
The amount required to run the
work for a year, including Christmas
dinners, children's outings and run
nine expenses is about $4,000. This
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

be much disappointed IL they don't
get their usual outing this summer.
Unless the kind citizens come to
their s by liberal donations the
children will have to go without the
outing.
Those desiring to contribute to
this cause kindly make all checks
payable t Mrs. X. Nance, treasurer,
and address same to Ensign 8. r,
Mckay, 72 Madison avenue. city.
Same will be acknowledged by res
CENT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

Baltimore, June Ex-senator Franeis
G. Newlands, who win be on the reso-
buttons committee from Navada, has
prepared a number Of tentative planks
for the Democratic platform The
most important relates to the race
problem.
1t condemns the elective franchise
for the blacks, makes grave references
to the Monaghan peril on the Pacific
coast and declares in favor of a con-
stitutional amendment limiting the vot-
ing franchise TO the whites and calls
for legislation excluding immigration
to the United States except by Cauca.
SLAMS. ... e..
The senator has prepared a number
of other suggestions OIL the tariff,
trusts, banking, constructive policies,
income tax, labor in1unctiQns and the
public domain. He is in favor Of II
ward a revenue basis" - but Ks in favor
Of proceeding 'prudentially and with u
due regard to American wages Il in
dustry."
He objects to any modification Of tha
Sherman law, but advocates as supple
mental therefor nonpsrtisan interstate
trade commissions with powers of in
vestigation. He favors legislation by
congress providing the condition upon
which corporations shall be permitted
to engage in interstate trade and
would prohibit holding companies, In
terlocking directors, stock watering and
kindred evils. His platform declares
against the Aldrich monetary plan for
q central reserve association, but adyo.
Gates the creation Of state reserves
patterned after the clearing house rs
sociations, TO which all hunks, national
and state, within the particular state
may be admitted TO membership. He
would then make an additional fedora
ton or central reserve commission. He
would convert the Office OF comptroller
If the eurrency into a national banking
tommission which shall regulates
AonAl hankA- 1n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

amount the ensign would like to
cover IN yearly subscriptions payable
weekly or monthly.
They are very anxious TO Dflns
their work. before the general pubic
and they are taking this means to do
so. The summer is now here and 1t
has been the custom to give an out
ing, to. the poor children of this city.
When Ensign Mckay and his wife
arrived here they found the local
work about two. hundred dollars In
debt. They realize the children will
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-24

they we're not welcome. They must
be among their own class.
Some years ago Rev. DR.. Wilbur
Chapman, while pastor of Bethany
Presbyterian church in Philadelphia,
did all hat lay in his power to bring
the church in touch with the poor
and the poor in touch with the
church. The following methods We're
employed: Open air meetings, hotel
was opened for poor men, a wood
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
SEVEN WASHINGTON
FENCERS TO Be IN
AMATEUR TOURNEY
This City Well Represented
In Dueling and Saber
Classic.

Washington will send seven entries to
the national championship fencing tour
nament of the Amateur Fencers of
26 and "a being represented by those
who competed for the Jusserand COM
petition held last week.
The Washington fencers are daily
practicing at the Washington Fencers'
Club, under direction of Maitre d'Armes
Francoic Darrieulat, and will be sent to
the Olympiad should they prove sue
The qualifying rounds will be held at
the New York Fencing Club on the
night of April 26, and the finals in fails,
dueling swords, and sabers will be held
at the Hotel Astor on Saturday night,
April q.
Each section of the Amateur Fencers
of America Is allowed to nominate en-
trants for the championship events. and
washington has selected the following
Foils competition, DR.. s. w. Brecken-
ridge, Lieut.. o. N. Sohlberg, and r. C.
Macneil: dueling swords, @. B. Willis
DR.. 8. w. Breckenridge. and Lieut.. D.
N. Sohlberg; sabers, Lieut.. D. d. Pulien
Lieut.. G. Patton, and Tod Ford, tr,
Every hope is held out that the Wash
ington fencers will be able to win out
in the New York championships, as
every fencer of note will enter the tour
ney.. The preliminary bouts to be held
on the first night will mean many hard
struggles, and the Washington men are
giving their time In preparation for the
events.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
JOHNSON'S PITCHING
ARM FEELS EFFECT
OF HARD STRAIN.
Trainer Martin Called to.
Treat Great Pitcher for
LameneSS.
By SENATOR"

PHILADELPHIA. April 12-That
walter johnson, Washington's star
twlrler. may not be in superb condition,
and may be unable to open the series
In New York Monday, or the home sea-
son next Thursday, is worrying Man
ager Griffith. Yesterday Johnson work.
ed q full game for the first time, and,
while he pitched fair ball, he was no
real mystery to the worlds champions.
Furthermore. the strain Of the contes.
caused Trainer Martin to lie hastily
summoned to his room last night for
attention to his salary wing.
Martin examined Johnsons arm. and.
while he declines to say much about 1t.
he worked on 1t for an hour. The ex-
ira effort of. twirling the nine innings
route, has caused lameness. and Grif-
nth will have johnson rest until Mon
days game in New York. II Johnson
RECEIVERS I'm time. he will be sent against
the Yankees. II not, Groom may be
II would say that Walter just needs
to rest his arm" said Trainer Martin
today; The season is young yet, and
fened 1t up bit. I think he'll be al
right in a day or So"
There are signs of a mild insurgency
in the ranks of the Washington team
can League dress at the parks. The
visitors are given car fare to and from
the park. but few OF them take tht
cars, preferrtng to go in taxicabs t.
save time and bother.
The innovation Is fine for the club
saving considerable in expenses. but 1,
decidedly unpopular with Nthe athletes
Also, 1t is possible that tie-ups on thu
cars may bring some Of them to thu
park too late to play some of thes.
days. Yesterday FIVE of them narrowly
escaped being caught in a tie up. Thu
new players, too, found much troubl,
in getting the right cars to the bal
park. and all in all, the new system Il
not making much of a hit.
Unless Manager Griffith changes hi
mind. between now and tomorrow nigh
the Nationals will depart from the lane
of william Penn at 1914 Sunday morn
inr for New York. It was original.
intnnded to leave Saturday night a
o o'clock, but the change to Sunda!
morning seems to be preferred by Grif
| fifth. This will get them into the me
tropolis in time for luncheon. a..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
TURNER-K|LON|S
MATCH INTERESTS
WRESTLING PUBLIC
Clever Washington Grappier
Has Recovered From
Injury to Arm. Il

Probably no wrestling bout ofs.the
season has created go much interest
as the match that is scheduled for
tonight at the Gayety Theater when
Joe Turner, the Washington boytwho
has been so successful this season
against all corners, meets John Kill
cnis for the second time Turner has
been figuring but little in the wrest-
ling game since his last encounter
with Kilonis, he having received q
severe injury to his arm at that
time. The clever little grappler Is
now, however, quite over his difficult
ty, and he Is expectant Of making a
better showing against the Greek to-
night.
Kilonis is acknowledged by those
who have seen him perform to be
among the best athletes with whom
Turner has signed articles During
his sojourn here, the Greek has won
twice from Montana and once from
Turner. r.. Lawrence Phillips has
been agreed upon by both parties, to
referee the fray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
ATHLETE
BREAKS RECORDS
IN STRENGTH TEST
Leslie, Football Guard and
Shot-Putter, Estab-
fishes Mark.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, April 12.-Har-
wards strongest man is F. II. Leslie,
1912. of Milton. who. with 1.513 points.
has broken all strength test records OF
the university, according to figures
made public here. The points were
scored under the system which has been
in vogue since 1904.
Leslie played guard on the varsity
football team last year, and Is consid-
cred one of the Crimson's best shot
putters. None OF his competitors In the
strength tests exceeded 1900. All can.
didates for Harvard's athletic teams
have to take the tests every spring.
This Is the second time in Leslie's
college career that he has ranked first
I'm the tests. Last year he was beaten
by Fred" Huntington. the center oil
the football eleven. Leslie Is six feei
tall and weighs $50 pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
MAJ FLANDERS MAY
MAKE TRADE FOR
JENNINGS PLAYER
Tiger Manager May Offer
Moriarity for Jack
Graney.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1.-THE
Cleveland and Detroit clubs may en-
gineer swap of players before the
Tigers leave here. Detroit needs an
outfiel6er to help out Cobb and Craw-
ford. Jones and Perry will not do.
Manager Jennings is anxious TO Sc
cure Jack Graney, and II is believed
will offer George Moriarity to Manager
Davis for the fly chaser. Moriarity
would be used at first, replacing Ed
Hohnhorst.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Bush signs and plays.

Not only is kid" Elberfeld coming
back, but one or two Of the old-timers
showed yesterday that their lamps are
far from dim. Mike Donlin got two
hits. Callahan practically won the
game for Chicago with three safeties,
and Cravath, playing for Sherwood
Magee, on the Phillies, got three safe
ones yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
To Inspect Course.

Accompanied by David Bruce-Brown
and Ralph De Palma, the two famous
automobile racers, Fred J. Wagner. the
veteran starter of the American Auto
mobile Association. will next Tuesday
inspect the proposed course OF the Van
derbilt Cup race in Milwaukee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Hoppe is champion.

Pop" Lanigan, the veteran coach OF
the University of Virginia track team,
showed his worth by romping of with
the Southern intercollegiate title yester-
day. His track team broke three Stale
records and bids fair In another year to
rank with the best in the country. The
among them Gooch, who did nearly
twenty-three feet in the broad jump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Griffith kicks on decisions.

A number of golfers will probably
enter the Atlantic City annual spring
tourney to be held April rs to 81. The
Country Club has offered twelve cups,
to become the property of the winners
at the tourney. Chevy Chase, the Co
lumbia Club, and the Washington
Country Club will more than likely
send representatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
American Association,

At Toledo-Toledo, s; Milwaukee, l.
At Observation-Disclosures, 49, Kansas
City, 4.
At Indianapolis-st. Paul. 8; Indianap-
oils. 1.
Al Observation-Disclosures, IL; Louis
Vile, Q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Joe Jackson gets going.

Washington will have the distinction
of having two former league players as
managers of the United states League
with the Washington outlaw team and
Bert Kelley, former pitcher under Can
tillon, is slated to care for the Chicago
team. Kelley was one OF the smallest
pitchers to make an appearance In the
big leagues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Kelley to Lead.

CHICAGO. April Ebert Kelley for
msr pitcher for the Washington Ameri-
can League team and later with the
Omaha team IN the Western League,
has signed as playing manager for the
Chlcsgo club Of the United States
League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Minor League Results.
Southern League.

At MISUNDERSTANDING. 8: Memphis, 1.
At Observation-Disclosures, 4; Biz
mIngham, /.
At New Orleans-Mobile, s; New Or
leans, 0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Bert Kelley manages.

A line may be gotten on the strength
of the Central High School track team
interscholastic track meet at Char
lottesville. Tome, always strong in
track, is there with a number of stars,
and is expected to win the meet. Cen
trails performance will be watched with
interest. Captain Reuter- is not with
the team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
Virginia wins meet.

Lively interest Is being manifested in
the coming Marlboro and Pimlico race
meetings. The promise of fair weather
and many exceptionally good horses to
be entered is meeting with favor among
tho number of followers of the horses
In the District.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
"Epery Knock Is a Boost"
Well, walter lost IL.

Walter Johnson's Wild heave practic-
ally lost whatever chance the Nationals
had to win yesterday. The downfall Of
Griffith's team may also be attributed TO
the inability to nit. 1t is more than
gratifying to note, however, that Foster
and Moeller, the youngsters. each got a
hit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-04-12

RED" Walker holds the unenviable
honor Of being the first player to be
banishcd from the field this season,
getting his orders from silk o'Lough-
lin in yesterdays contest. Walter john
son was strong on the protest. and reg
istered kick after kick, saying that
silk" was unable to see them.