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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

SYMPATHY IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Talking about old people" said the
woman who travels her husbands
route with him every fall, reminds
me that my husband has a nervous fit
every time he sees me getting sympa-
thetic.
Not long ago We were on our way
10 the train when We noticed a pooT
old Irish woman with a basket on her
arm. standing all alone on a corner,
the tears rolling down her cheeks.
stopped and asked her what was the
matter. She said she had started to
go somewhere, but had got on the
wrong car and didn't know where she
was.
she showed me the address on a
slip Of paper. 1t was near the place
where We were going, so l said she
should come along with us.
She was old and she moved very
slowly. We didn't have any too much
time to make our train and | could fee
my husband getting impatient.
wen miss that train at this
rate he muttered 4 can't afford tc
miss IT. either. Better let her go and
find her own way now
But l couldn't bear to do that. She
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
WILSON'S CAMPAIGN METHODS

bic comment by the Daily News. 1t
does not seem out of place to make
mention of this matter again, in view
of the general criticism of abusive
campaign methods, that are held re-
sponsible in some degree for prompt
ing a mailman to seek the life of the
progressive party's nominee for presi
dent.
Before the act of the would-be as.
sassin called attention to the folly OF
abusive campaign speeches, Governor
Wilson had set an example of dignity
and moderation in campaigning that is
worthy of commentator and imita.
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


was such a trustful old soul and was
looking Upon me as kind OF
savior.
"'You go ahead and get the tick
cts I told my husband, and I'll be
there on time
He showed plainly he didn't believe
it, but he went ahead and took hold
of the old womans arm to hurry her
little.
81 got to the train all right, but it
was at the psychological moment when
the last car was pulling out of the sta
| ton. My husband swung me up on
the steps and we were of. But the old
woman's gratitude was worth all the
| trouble.
MY husbands crouch lasted quite
while, though. The next town we stop
ped off, the first thing he said was:
You'd better look around and see
If you can't find somebody to take care
of again just about train time
Yes. I've been travelling every fall
with my husband for about eight
years. He says he likes TO keep in per-
sonal touch with his customers, so he
j goes out once a year and visits them.
He won't go, though, unless l go with
him. He says bring the home atmos-
phere along.
AT first l didn't like travelling very
well. but now I've learned to accom-
modate myself to the different places
and different people, and l enjoy it so
much more. Travelling Is largely a
matter of adaptability, I've discovered
ALSO, I've learned to converse with
people I never saw before and never
expect to see again. Those who are
exclusive or timid or grouchy miss a
lot that's interesting.
TITS broadened me immensely to get
about like this, and l do think that ev,
cry woman should make it her bust
ness to get away from home and
among strangers and in strange places
at least once a year. 1t gives her
poise."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

at ITeking in 1900 The members are
commissioned officers Of the American
army and navy who served in China
during the Boxer troubles. and there
are honorary members from other ar
mics and navies which took part in the
campaign of the allies. The society is
similar in some ways to the Order OF
the Cincinnati, founded by French and
American officers at the close of the
American Revolution, the object of the
society beins-to perpetuate friendships
formed during the war.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
MAYOR GAYNOR HAS BULLET
IN HIS THROAT

Mayor Gaynor, the democratic chief
magistrate of New York City, it will
be remembered. was shot by a das-
tardly would-be assassin, as he board
ed the vessel on which he was about
TO depart for Europe some two years
ago.
The bullet struck the mayor in the
throat, and it was miraculous that it
did not kill him. But what seems to
be even more marvellous is that
Mayor Gaynor still carries the assas-
sins bullet in his throat. and suffers
no serious inconvenience from il.
The bullet struck Mayor Gaynor very
close to vital spot, where he was not
protected by thick clothes, manuscript
and a steel spectacle case, and yet he
still lives and conducts the affairs of
his important office with the we'll
known energy that has always charac-
terized him.
That Mayor Gaynor recovered speed
lily from a more serious wound than
that Colonel Roosevelt received at the
hands of dastardly would-be assassin,
justifies the hope, if not the belief
that the colonel is not in serious dan.
ger.
The mayor and the former president
can exchange experiences. and the
mayor can say: well, Theodore, il
it takes more than a 80 calibre bullet
to kill bun moose, it must also take
more than a 3S calibre bullet to kill
democratic mayor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
(Chicago News.)

In the Daily News of yesterday was
published letter from one of its read
ers calling attention to the campaign
methods Of Governor Wilson. The let
ter was written before the attempted
assassination of Mr.. Roosevelt, and
therefore was not suggested by that
crime. Its writer expressed satisfac-
ton because of Governor Wilson's scru-
pulous care in his campaign to make
no personal attacks upon his political
opponents.
Governor Wilson's attitude in this re-
spect has been the subject of favora-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Arthur. Duke Of Connaught, uncle
II King George Of England and gov
ernor general of Canada, has Just
proved that there is a strain of diplo-
macy in the English royal family. II
vas while he Wac on a trip through
the western Canadian provinces.
There were Of course receptions and
sIch like, and so many wanted TO get
a glimpse OF royalty that all could
rot be accommodated The local
fuuctionaries in the towns through
Y hich Connaught passed endeavored
to solve the problem by inviting only
the elite. This aroused such a hue
and cry among the great unlimited
thu, the duke got to hear OF IT, He
~ once came forth with a solution
which pleased everybody, -Iamely
that anyone could attend who would
appear "in full evening dress" The
crowds after that were smaller, but
everyone was satisfied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
The Argus Daily Story
An Incidental Romance-By Clarissa Mache.
Copyrighted, 1912. by Associated Literary

Dick Morton had been without a
care in the world until he met Dupont
Roland in Fifth avenue that afternoon.
well. Ponty. old man. he exclaim-
ed as he wrung the other mans hand
When did you come back to the land
of the living?"
Yesterday" beamed Ponty. who had
been touring France in his mOtorcar.
for he was a rich and idle individual.
He was handsome. too, and as he chat
ted with Dick Morton his gloved fin
gers stroked his vandyke pointed
golden beard and his smile showed a
glitter of white even teeth between the
thin red lips.
You look as happy as king is sup
posed to be-" remarked Dick after
awhile. for Ponty's gayety was over
whelming.
II am happy" declared Ponty sug-
gestively.
What is her Nance" grinned Dick.
81 may confde that to you later" re-
turned Ponty carelessly.
IF the signs do not mislead me you
are about to be married" hazarded
Dick.
"Quite true. Dicky, my boy. If you
will come with me | will show the pic,
tured face of the future Mrs. Dupont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
THE CRAVING FOR FOOD.
Man Eats Because He's Hungry. Not
For Scientific Reasons.

Man Eats Because He's Hungry, Not
For Scientific Reasons.
In an article in the Popular Science
Monthly Professor w b Cannon of
the Harvard Medical school writes:
why do we eaty This question. pre-
sented to group of educated people,
is likely to bring forth the answer, We
eat to compensate for body waste or
to supply the body with fuel for its la
bors' Although the body is in fact
losing weight continuously and draw
ing continuously on its store of energy
and although the body must period
cally be supplied with fresh material
and energy in order to keep a more or
less even balance between the income
and the outgo. this maintenance Of
weight and strength is not the motive
for taking food.
primitive man and the lower animals
may be regarded as quite unacquainted
with notions OF the equilibrium of mat
ter and energy in the body. and yet
they take food and have an efficient eX-
istence in spite of this ignorance. In
nature generally important processes.
such as the preservation Of the indi-
vidusl and the continuance OF the race.
are not left 10 be determined by intel
lectGal considerations. but are provided
for in automatic devices. Natural de-
sires and impulses arise in conscious
ness, driving ms to action. and only by
analysis do we learn their origin or d.
vine their significance. Thus our pri-
mary reasons for eating are to be found
not in convictions about metabolism,
but in the experiences of appetite and
hunger"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

another big one =. ibuted to 81. D.
w" which was explained as an error.
It was most likely from j. d. A" or
from j. d. r." meaning either John
D. Archbold or John D. Rockefeller.
There seem to have been so many
colossal sums thrown into the big cam.
paign trough that the kings of finance
had their names and initials scrambled
in the scramble for special privileges
under Roosevelt with fund of $3.50,
600.
Let US hope the voters are going into
this fight with their eyes open. They
are going to win with Wilson in op
position 70 special privilege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Circular Reasoning.

T don't see how such a strict wo-
man as Mrs. Gregg can play bridge
the way she does"
81 believe she gives her winnings for
charity"
"Oh. that makes a difference, l sup
pose"
Yes. and she thinks charity should
begin at home, and there isn't enough
of the winnings to get beyond that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Hurnor and
Philosophy
REPRESENTATION.
s> DUNCAN n. .sSssTA

DEMONSTRATION, you're a thief
u II ever there was one.
You steal away the precious hours
And leave our work undone.
You argue that tomorrow will
A wealth of time supply,
And so you keep on putting OF.
And thus the days go by.
You take a victim well and strong
And fit to make his mark
And keep him busy wasting time
From morning until dark.
And when he tries your charm to break
You come with winning smile
And say there will be time enough
In just a little while.
When duty says. Arise and work."
That's proper. quite" you say
And strongly urge that very thing
Tomorrow or next day.
You make him think the future holds
Such quantities of time
That to arouse and use some now
Is little short OF crime.
And so you keep man hanging OF
Until his life is spent
When he endeavors to arouse
Excuses you invent
Until he In those wasted years
Has feeble grown and gray.
And still you whisper in his ear,
Tomorrow. not today"
Proof.
81 can't understand itv
Understand what"
How such a smart, successful bust
ness woman like Bell came to marry
such a fool as that fellow"
81 think you underestimate the younG
man. 1 think he shows good bushes:
acumen."
"In what wayT
"In marrying Bell"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
CAMPAIGN SKELETONS RE-
NEAI.En

The curtain OF campaign contribu-
ttons was drawn farther aside last
week when Elmer Dover. secretary of
the Roosevelt campaign committee in
1904, revealed an appalling list OF trust
contributions to the Roosevelt cam
Jsign fund. Besides the vast contribu-
u.ons attributed openly to money bar
ems OF various giant trusts, there was
h-s contribution to the slush fund
ut.-i1uted to H. II. r." supposed TO
be Ii. II. Rogers Of the oil trust and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Introducing Floyd r Thompson. the
democratic candidate for states attor-
ney, at the rally at Edgington. Super
visor Nenable said When Mr..
Thompson received the democratic
domination for states attorney in Arpil.
began to inquire Of his standing in
his home community. | asked every SUI
pervisor from Moline. East Moline and
the east end OF the county. and while
most Of them differed with him in pol
itics, every one OF them spoke highly
Of him as a man. We need a man
for this Office who has never been
mixed in the faction fights and in Mr..
Thompson we have such a man"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Jake Stahl Of Elkhart. H.. is a great
ball player. lie towers above them
all as the winner for Boston OF tn.
worlds baseball championship. Elk
hart is 10 welcome him back home as
world s champion with great festivity.
lie deserves IL. The fact that he has
just pocketed $4,000 as his has .bal
profits for the last six months will not
tend to lessen the enthusiasm OF his
welcome home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

waste time always insist Oh using the
time of others for that purpose?
There's no accounting for tastes.
Some women seem to wiring a sort of
fiendish enjoyment ont of house clean
ing.
Some persons seem to be happy IL
they can keep out of trouble. and 9th
ers are So only as they are able to get
into it.
There is no use in trying to conceal
a bad disposition. Besides, what's the
use? Nobody wants to steal it.
1t takes a wise man to know when a
woman is making a fool of him.
Some persons pay as they go. Others
spend. and they go and never come
back to pay.
There are two things women enjoy
comparing-bargains and babies
Lots of persons have a good time
worrying over what never happens
Some marriages may have been made
in heaven. but Reno holds the divorce
record
1t is a clever woman who keeps a
man we'll fed and still saves him from
dyspepsia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

The democratic party can well con-
graduate Itself that it has as its candis
date for states attorney a man who is
qualified in every respect TO fulfill the
duties Of the Office he seeks. Not
reputable member Of the bar or Of the
bench but who speaks well of Mr.
Thompson. Conservative men all over
the county are endorsing his candi-
daCy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Inasmuch as Colonel Roosevelt re
CARDS the attempt on his life. and ali
the attending incidents and circum-
stances as highly amusing" why the
continuation OF tine strained efforts on
the part Of his followers to derive po-
litiCal profit from e.?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Death Sentence for Rioting.

Barcelona, Oct. 24.-Senor Folch, a
town councillor, has been court martial
ed for participation in the riots here
during July, 1911, and has been sen
fenced to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Order of the DRAGON,

There is at least one order OF Ameri-
can officers that congress has recog-
nized to the extent Of permitting the
members to wear the badge with their
uniform on proper occasions This Is
the Order Of the Dragon. established
bx commissioned officers OF the army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Always eat the skin o! the fruit"
ordered the doctor The skin con-
tains essentials that you need
That may be. doc, but / know I'm
going TO get my throat all scratched up
the first time | try 10 eat pineapple
with its SKIN on."-W ashingLon Her
aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

District Attorney ". A. label OF
Milwaukee, socialist, will prosecute
john Shrank for his attempted as
Eassination of Colonel Roosevelt on
Get Il. The trial will be held the
latter part Of November and Judge
a c Backus, also Of Milwaukee, will
preside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

clyde II. Tayenner is not indulging
IN abuse Of his opponent in his cam.
paign for congress. Neither is he dodg.
ing nor straddling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Couldn't See II.

Couldn't See IL.
my dear, l have discovered a new
wrinkle"
What is it?"
I'm your double chin"
"Horrid creature! 1t amt no such
thing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Meanwhile let Us not forget that
during two OF the four years of ~
called republican prosperity there has
been democratic house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

party that will attempt 70 reap
political profit from the murde:ous at
tack upon its leader deserves the re-
buke that Is coming TO Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Waited For the Ordeal.

HE can't talk to a girl for five min
utes without making love to her,
81 shouldn't think that would make
much of a hit"
at doesn't"
But will the girls listen to him?"
They usually manage to stay around
for five minutes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Having given S11S,O0O. Frank A.
Munsey OF the steel and harvester
trusts, is entitled to free ticket to
Armageddou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

According to the evidence. George
w Perkins did little else than con-
tribute But why did he give 100000
in 1904?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Quite Likely.

why do you suppose she married
himW
Maybe she followed the line of least
resistance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

The tax payers Of Rock Island coun-
~ are going 10 save themselves $4,000
by electing Charles b. Marshall to
the circuit bench
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

The republicans sole argument this
year is that the crops have been boun-
teous during the Taft administration,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Cause For Failure.

II We will do the best we can
We somehow will pull through,
But that is what. | greatly feE
We very seldom do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Anyway.

Does you daughter like to go to
schoOl?"
We'll. she prefers it 70 washing
dishes and dusting."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island III. Entered at the
postoface as second class natter.)
Rock island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

TERMs-Ten cents per week. by car
rier. in Rock II and.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department
which should also be notified in every
instance where 81 is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
suthority IN the premises.
All communications OF srgumentst tive
character. pelitiea' or religious, must
have real name attached for publ:ca-
ton No suck articles VIII be printed
over nctttiouA sigEstureA
Telephones. In all departments: Cen
trail Union. Vest I45. HAS and z145;
Union Electric. 5l4B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Oct. "a in American
History.

'1S20-FlOrida ceded 10 the United
States by Spain.
1S52-Daniel Webster. orator and
statesman. died. born 1TS2
lS9S-PortO Rico evacuated. aud the
'2st Spanish troops Oh the island
saII'u for Spain.
1o1l-lda Lewis Wilson. the New Eng
land lighthouse hero!-a, died st
Newport. K. J.: born 1899.
DO what YOU consider right. what
e.sr people may think Of II. despite
censure AID pTaise.-Pythagoras.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Why is it that people who want to
waste time always insist Oh using the
time of others for that purpose?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-10-31
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week January 81, Cohan and Harris
present the surprising triumph of New
York, Chicago and London,
OFFICER 666,
a melo-dramatic farce by Augustin Mac
Hugh. Geo. Nash, Edward Abeles and
the entire original New York Co. direct
from two seasons at the Gaiety Theatre,
New York.
"Officer 666" comes week Jan. q, d.
rect from the honors of two seasons at
the Metropolis, where Augustin McHughs
merry melo- dramatic play met with over
whelming success. The original New
York company will be seen in this city
including George Nash in his artistic
creation of Alfred Wilson, the bogus
gentleman, Edward Abeles as Travers
Gladwin who afterwards assumes the
duties of "Officer $685., pretty Elsie
Glynn and others.
The play is one of absorbing interest
combining with its intense dramatic plot
and situations, rare comedy and strong
characterization, with detective plot
of much entertaining power. In fact
"Officer 666" is good-natured copper
who has kept theatre-goers in New York
and Chicago laughing at his Intellectual
efforts to arrest the high tones picture
thief who finally escapes in clever and
original way.
The plot deals entirely with the conf
calities of mistaken identity which in this
amusing offering just escapes being SER
ious, there is so much that is attractive,
interesting and jolly in "Officer 666" that
its universal success is not surprising.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission rs and so cents
Week Feb. 3, Edward Breese in 'The
Matter Mind"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-10-31
Engine Now Not In Use.

Freight hauling on the Frederick Rail-
road since Monday, has been done and
will continue to be done with the cleo
trio motors, the fire having been drawn
from the old engine in the Frederick
yards.
The current generated at the large
power plant at Security is more than is
needed to run the entire system from
Thurmont to Frederick to Jefferson to
Middletown, Boonsboro and Hagerstown.
On Sunday something went wrong along
the line between Thurmont and Security
or at the Security Powerhouse and it was
necessary to run on current from Middle:
town. Linemen were sent over the trail
across the mountains to Security to in
spect the line but failed to find anything
wrong. But somehow the juice would
flow until Monday afternoon. Monday
night the Sub-statian at this place was
kept running all night. Tuesday morn
ing something went wrong with the trans
former and the plant was shut for sew
eral hours.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-10-31
Daniel Y. Harm DrOnS Dead.

Daniel V. Harp, a retired farmer, aged
70 years, dropped dead from apoplexy
Tuesday at the Home of his son, Mark
wood d. Harp, in Frederick. He attend
ed court during the day, and was in his
usual health. Shortly before supper,
while seated in chair, he fell forward
and died before physician could be
summoned.
For so years the deceased was active
in Republican politics. Born on farm
near Myersville in 1885, he later remov-
ed to Myersville. He was leading
member of the United Brethren Church.
He married Miss Lugenia Franc s Shelf
err, who died in 1896. Two sons, Reno S.
Harp, an attorney, and hardwood d.
Harp, clerk to the County Commission
ers, and two daughters, Mrs. Elmer A..
Young and Mrs John H. Horine of
Myersvile, survive.