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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
UNWRITTEN LAWS
Man Dare Not Place Them Upon
the Statute Books.

There IS class Of unwritten law
which docs not and cannot become
written law. says case and Comment.
because Il approaches so near the dan
ger line that man dare not recognize Il
10 the extent % publishing II and de-
claring il - n part ~ the positive law.
II is the uuwritten law Of che sea
that a captain must 20 down with bis
ship. Men dare not write II into the
contract. and nations dare not incor-
porate Il IN their navy or marine regu-
latiOns yet the ryrants OF the sea know
the law and believe that 70 obey il
bettprs their service. and there are
few instances Of lis being disreGardcd.
II is the uuwriften law Of tho army
and navy that an officer shall not seek
cover. or AT toast shall not show ap
prehcnsion Of danger 10 his person in
time Of butte and in the presence Of
enlisted men or common sailors. in
the FrancO-pruSsiu war nearly 1000
officers OF the German army were
killed. and the great majority OF them
gave up their lives because they be
lieved In this law OF conduct.
In obedience 10 this law Farragut
bound himself 10 the mast. Lee rode
at the head Of his charging column at
the bloody angle. and Lawton walked
coolly IN front ~ the line and was
shot in the presence of his men.
The law ~ hr right Of revolution
has been much talked about and much
-F+
Zen believes that he has the right IN
der certain conditions 10 oppose the es-
tab 'ished government ~ his own land
and join in an effort 70 establish an
Othrr in lis place. Just prior TO and
during the war berween the states
there WAS much discussion in this
couatry 10y learned men on either side
OF the right % revolution and the
higher power" and the greater law
The law iustifyinE one person in the
killing ~ another has required the
serious consideration 81 every country
Every criminal code provides certain
puniShmputS for homicide. and many
of them graduate the punishment with
minute rarriruIurity. according TO the
circumstances Of the killing. so that
any one OF SIX crimes may be involved
IN Il single tragedy such codes also
attempt 10 define what killing is JUST
fable and what g. rEcuSahle and witt
their Interpretation 10y the courts at
tcmpts 10 describe rhr only condition,
under which one human being can kill
another and TO. he guilty ~ crime.
The Hebrew cod" almost stand,
alone in lbs recognition ~ mans desir,
10 hi,l and bis right 10 have that de
sire and that climax a. all satisfaction,
which com" 10 him who under Crea
prOvO"gtiuu SluvS another. II is not a
al strange thur Ia This branch Their,
should Ice Hu extended code of uuwri'
ten as written law. uuwrittcn now auC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

always To be unwritten for the reason
that the recognition given by its EN-.
bOdiment in the statutes would be TAX
en- as license by dishonest men and
would result in harm rather than good.
It is IN uuwIirien law among the
officers OF III, army mat If Z subordi.
nate officer kills a superior officer be-
cause that officer has publicly degraded
him hv striking him or 10y other action
equally Illuminating then the court mar
tial will not convict During the war
between the states on a memorable oc-
casion nj Louisville. NY. General Mel
son said 10 General Davis:
How many men have YOU"
General Davis replied. "About"-Giv-
ing an approximate number.
Nelson said: You an army officer
and say about" Why don't you
know how many men you have"'
And with that he struck Davis in the
face with his glove. Davis shot and
killed him. and the court martial &C
quilted Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

never marry that fnicky city girl with
my consent"
AN right. then. I'll die an old
bachelor" Billy assented. But Leora
Is neither fuiCky nor a city girl She
was raised
q don't care where she was rafscd,"
Mrs Hoitou bounced no. Shes a col
lege miss thar knows nothing OF saw
ing for man doing nor own work
and making soft soap and such
things"
THAT reminds me-but first" Eli
ly laid his hands on his mothers
shoulders. looking az her affectionate-
ly. Let us not quarrel or have hard
feelings over this. mother I can't
help 70 that I care for LeC-G and thar
| never cared for any other girl. |
can't say that I'll never marry her,
but I'll wait till yCI feel differently
about it"
4 never VII. Billy boy" Mrs. Hol-
ton dropped her head on his breast
Il can't consent 10 it. but We needn't
have hard feelings"
They kissed and made up. Then,
with grin Of mischief. Billy impart-
ed his news.
Your speaking OF soap made me
think of it. ! met Mrs jenkins mis-
morning and she limited that she had
the ciuch on the blue ribbon for soft
soaD this YEA"
The idea" Mrs. Holtou's head went
up Ike a warhorse Much obliged
TO her fCf nothing"
Il suppose she thought shed save
YOU the disappointment Of trying for
-" said Billy she said there'd never
been such superGne soft soap at our
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

OF the library and can lounge in the
mosaic room when / hate the reCep-
ton room. I want to be able 10 walk
across the floor without banging into
the huddled furniture and I'll pine
away II l haven't q basement where
can so and SAFE upon the coal pile
and reflect that it is all mine Besides,
what Is life without an attic?'
You are perfectly ridiCulOus!" de-
CiaTeC Mrs BaEkbsrt.
SO they rented their home and
moved TO the hotel
This proceeding was not accom-
plished without difficulties. for there
was James 20 consider. James is the
Boston bulldog belonging to the Bank
berts. Possibly il would be more cor
rect TO say the B1nkberts belong TO
James. for he placidly rules them
with a rod OF iron
When the Eostilities between Mrs.
Bankbe-t and the hotel management
had progressed 70 the point where
Mrs Baukbert delivered the ultima
tun that there would be no Bank
berts without James. the management
accepted James with = few hamper
ing restrictions. That was the rea-
son, when Ralkbert on The 6rst even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

81 won't, I won't, she interrupted
Il won't stick myself beside that col
lege lady, and have her turning up
her dainty nose at the old soapmaker.
You can take her and go-but you
can't take both of u.s."
In vain Billy coaxed and urged. She
was obstinate, and somewhat sadly he
had taken that girl" and gone. Mrs
HOlton stayed al home and cried a lit
tie, feeling herself a martyr, as she
pictured the blue ribbon, perhaps the
red also, futtering gayly over her jars
of coap.
At last, unable to bear it, she got
out her own driving rig and hurried to
the fair grounds, arriving about noon.
Did l get both ribbOns?' she de-
manded of Mary Beach, CHANGING up
on her almost Immediately.
Mary hesitated, and Mrs. Holton
went on: Il suppose Martha Jenkins
got the red, the way you look"
The one that got first took the red,
too Mary stammered.
And | didn't get anything" Mrs.
Holton shrieked; then. struck with a
narrowing thought, added, Don't tell
me that Martha Jenkins got both rib
bons, If she did I'll leave the Coun-
try"
No, she didn't get anything either"
Mrs. Holton WINGED at being classed
with Martha in the either, but de-
manded. Who got them
Some girl, | heard-a new cEhibi-
tor"
Mrs. Holton snOrted defianrlv and
tore through the crowd. stopping not
for friend or foe. until her unadnrned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

POOH" said Mrs Bankbert, heart
lessly.
Even Mrs. Bankbert had to admit.
however, that the bed was in the way
and took up a frightful lot Of room, so
she approved the housekeeper' sug-
gestion that it be removed and a
couple of patent bed Couches. which
could be artfully draped along the
wall. be substituted.
After the couches were Installed she
had q sudden chill. Never in Hiram
Bankbert's life had ne repCsed at night
upon anything save the customary
bed, and he was irritable anyhow
since they had moved She was ner-
yous about what he might say when
he came home And he said it.
The limit" Baukbert roared. While
seeking madly for his dress shirts.
They were going out to dinner. First
you take me from ny happy home
that I've worked lifetime 10 get and
hurl NE into a bandbOx for the win
teri Then you take away my civil
lized comfortable bed and inform me
that !, with so years Of accumulated
common sense. an to sleep on ono Of
thCsa cCEfri-aG~eE = rho c.a' f-n--
CO. az one sleep eAceDt 49, q nd!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

sublime sarcasm. with wave Of his
hand toward the couches, you take
your choice Of the two mother can
have what's left and father will sleep
on the floor"
All that night BaHkbnrt dropped pill
lows on his couch and protested that
the mattress was on rollers. All that
night Mrs. Baukbort arose at call to
tuck in her protesting husband. who
insisted that the comioTters were slid
ing on
James, too. had his troubles. lie
attempted 20 olUmber on the foot Of
Bankberts bed ana rolled off into a
jardiniere containing pricKly Norway
pine. In short, the dove Of peace ala
not hover over the Baukoert apart
ment that night
The next day the ordinary bed came
back
When ] 20 West" Mrs. Bankbert
said in fine sco-u. "you can rent tho
whole second A0or II The heel if yot
think you and james viii be more
comfortable"
= think / shall" returned Bankbert
Say how ! hate .ho fellow who IS
-"as-.u2 around n.r .erfectIy Ious
mousse .a.s winter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
Butchers and Londnn str.sts-

The butchers shop is not a pleasant
spectacle today. But what must have
been its condition in the middle ages?
The names given TO some Of the 10y.
ways Of Newgate street afford some in
dication: Sinking lane. 81. Nicholas
Shambles and BIOwbladder street.
There was a Butchers bridge on the
writes II. y. Wheatley, "to which the
Otfal was brought from Newgate street
through the streets and lanes Of the
city. by which 'Grievous corruption and
filth have been generated The evil.
IN fact. was So-:reat that Il royal order
was issued I'm 1860 for the removal of
Butchers dge."-IOudOn Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

ing disnally inquired why she had
taken q room on the second floor, that
Mrs. Bankbert merely pointed TO
James. lying blinking on a rug.
They won't allow dogs above the
second floor" she said
Well, Why didn't you get a suite
instead Of one room?" pursued her
forlOrn husband as he bumped his
shins against the chiffonier IN his en-
deavor to tack away from the bulgy
table with dangerous looking knobs.
If this great room isn't enough for
one person it's funny" said Mrs.
Bankbert in sccrn. Remember. I'm
going away in a few weeks. There's
plenty Of room here for you and
James,"
Bankbe-t from that time on Led a
chastened ard subdued life 1t Vas a
trial for him to have only his belong
ings when he dressed. AS Mrs. Bank
bert cheerfully said. possibly the win
ter in these restricted quarters would
cure him OF his peTniCiOus habit O.
walking about over the entire second
floor OF his home. dropping his shoes
in one room. his ueciz,lc IN s1othe-
and Ea-ioUs garments .Aia.tial!E
, everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

country fair as that she has Just fin
:shed."
"s4gerfue ndd.estickz." Mrs. Hol
ton farrd. Martha jenkins always
was d bOaster. Shes never beat me
in her life. and won't this year. : --ah
Jane Pratt came near il last fall. |
don't know but she could if she'd keep
at II instead Of teaching. There's a
smart girl for some young mani" she
sighed
Billy squirmed. His mothers de
siros concerning the thrifty Sarah
Jane had not been kept hidden
But I'll show Martha Jenkins and
i never have come out second best
on soft soap yet and l never Will"
Billy doubted if the county was
much interested in the matter Of soft
soap but he sympathized with his
mothers ambition to win the annual
competition.
Mrs. HoltOn was extremely saving
in all her ways and had never vast
ed money on store soap. She con-
sidered IL the limit of shiftlessness. in
a woman TO buy instead of making
the family supply. though she profted
by II and turned many a penny from
the sale OF her own superior article
In her opinion to be a good soapmak-
eT was the end of a girls education.
Secure in her own supremacy Mrs
Holton laughed heartily as she told
her friend, Mary Beach, of Martha
Jenkins presumption.
Her soap is extra fine Mary re
piled reluctantly. She showed If 10
me. She came across some new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
FALLING COCOANUTS.
Dew Makes Most of Them Drop From
the Trees at Night.

IVe iTcSs aN Ni5HN
'Iu the tropics when the cocoanut is
wanted for planting" said an importer
Of the fruit, the nuts are picked up
when they fall from the tree where
they Lave hung for about fourteen
months in ripening II is n fact not
generally known that a majority of
the nuts drop at night. which probably
accounts for the small loss of life by
cocoanuts falling upon the heads Of
the natives.
The action Of the heavy dew at
night loosens the seal with which ma
ture has provided the nut and allows
II to fall. The nuts wanted for plant
placed under sheds, where they are
allowed TO sprout before planting in
order that good. healthy nuts may be
selected, thus avoiding the possibility
OF planting blind nuts that viii not
spTout, in which case much time would
be lost IN starting the cocoanut walks.
as the orchards are called. When holes
are dug, about three feet deep and
twenty feet apart. the nut Is carefully
placed therein and covered with about
a foot of soil. The hole is filed as the
sprout grows until the latter reaches
the surface. then it is left to itself. re
qUiring no further attention. Should
the place where the cocoanut is planted
be any great distance from the sea
shore a quantity of salt is placed in
the hole. The plant will grow in lux
uriance, however, but a short distance
from the shore, nearness 10 salt water
being absolutely essential to its vel,
are"-WashingtOn Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
Old Time SMALLPOX Cure,

To cure smallpox was apparently
very simple matter in the good old
times. John of Gaddesdeu. court doc
tor to Edward Il. has recorded that
he got rid Of the disease by the simple
expedient of wrapping his patients in
red cloth.
Let scarlet red be taken" he says.
land let him who is suffering small
pox be entirely wrapped in 1t or in
some other red cloth did this when
the son Of the illustrious king of Eng
land suffered from smallpox | took
care that all about his bed should be
red. and that cure succeeded very
well"-Londen Chronicle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

SIZE knew it vas the best she had ever
made, and that was saying much. She
had TWO entries ana was certain that
Martha Jenkins would not only miss
the blue ribbon. but, as had happened
before, would not even get second.
Mrs Holton had always gone early
On the daE Of awarding the premiums
fha- she u -hr the sooner enjoy her
triumph, and Billy had always gone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
Mould Do Just as Well.

A well known clergyman who is
very stout was having unusual diff
Guilty one morning in lacing his shoes.
My dear. you ought to have a
valet" remarked his wife sympathet-
ically.
"A valet?" echoed the clergyman
well. my dear, if l had Il valley
where l now have a mountain it would
answer."-Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

the winter and going TO family no
tel.
You know perfectly well. Hiram.
she explained 10 him. that II 90 out
10 California after the holidays. leav-
ing you here. you'll simply die Of
lonesomeness all by yourself In this
house. for you never STIR out In the
C,-aiug unless l drag you! And II
/ lave YOU nicely situated At the hotel
III know you have people about you
L.d Things 20 distract youi"
i don't give continental about
being distracted" BaEkbert protest
e. ~ want 20 be left where car
AL IA Tue rece1Llon room u get " =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

her" Billy hesitated i moment, then
bracing up added. quickly, "Leora will
be with Is"
'Wha-at!" shrieked Mrs. Holton.
That girl?'
Seeing a battle ahead Billy admon-
ished himself TO firmness. Yes, I've
asked her 10 go with US. mother"
Then you won't have me with you!"
20. come mother. go"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
E SAME BOAT,

with her. Last year Sarah Jane had
been with them, and they all laughed
when Sarah came so near taking the
blue ribbon. The red had been award
ed her, and Martha Jenkins had re-
Ceived no prize whatever.
Il do wish Sarah Jane was here to
go with me-" Mrs. Holton remarked
TO Billy a few days before the fair.
81 guess we'll get along without
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

wrinkle in soapmaking at her sisters
this summer. 1t looks so much like
your best that I couldn't see any diff
ference; but looks isn't all with the
judges, OF course"
Not If they know their business
WI. we'll see who comes out best"
Mrs Holton's eyes snapped.
She felt entirely satisfied with her
production when It was finally ready
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

Aunt-Ah. Amelia. you look very
pale. Tell NE the truth. You have
been burning the midnight oil? Amelia
Gately become cngaged)-Yes. aunty,
but not very much. We turned the
lamp down very lov.-Loudon Tit-Rtts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
ELSIE ENDICOTT.

that girl your
wife. Billy. and
drag your moth
crs gray hairs In
sorrow 10 the
dust2" cried Mrs
ltultUu. throwing
her apron over
her head and Civ
ing way to her
grief
=
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31

Mrs William Kent, wife of the pro-
Ercssive member Of congress from
California is an ardent suffragist and
is taking a very important part in the
suffrage movement al the natiOna.
capital. She declares that equal suf-
frage has been a pronounced success
in the golden state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
by WALTER GREGORY.

likes space
When A man Of his
sort has had space
for years and years II
Is a severe trial TO be
deprived Of II. That
Is what Baukbert
pointed out 10 Mrs.
BaukBert when sh e
first preached the
subject OF renting
their large home for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
GOING WEST

You will learn TO be orderly" she
predicted.
4 dreamed last night that l was a
patent Collapsible drinking cup her
husband returned. That comes OF not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-31
BANkBERT

having rCCu enough in which TO turn
round Heaven forgive YOU Hca-ie1-
ia for 'hn-a e--flar.Ess which / an 60
. Lay.L s.--..-a."
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-05-22
Oak Hill.

George Giblin lost a valuable horse
one day last week.
O. w. Behn called at the home OF
his parents at Narrows Prairie last
Friday afternoon.
John Edwards went to Lime Ridge
Friday evening and spend Saturday
and Sunday with his friend, August
Martin.
A little one has come to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Zimmerman Sunday May 18th.
Mrs. William Meyer and daughter,
Emma, have been sick with throat
trouble the past week.
Delos Kinnamon is critically i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Kinnsmon en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White
of Reedsburg and Mr.. and Mrs. 0. e.
Olson Sunday afternoon.
Mr., and Mrs. V. J. DecoR and
daughter, Lorna, Mr.. and Mrs. o. E.
Olson, Walter Schultz and Raymond
Decker attended q party at August
Meyers on the ridge Saturday after
neon.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-05-22
Walton.

Hiram w. Tabor of Dorchester, this
state, was buried here Thursday, May
Is. Deceased was long resident ot
this neighborhood, having buried bis
first wife here, after which he married
Miss Sarah r. Smith. He leaves his
wife, one son, n. q. Tabor, of Abots-
ford, Wis, several grandchildren and
great-grandchild ren to mourn his loss.
He was aged 80 years, months and rs
days. He moved to Dorchester eleven
years this spring where he has made
his home since. Mrs. Tabor accompan-
led the remains of her husband here
and will remain with relatives some
time. Mr.. and Mrs. N. q. Tabor
also came but returned the folio wing
Friday. Rev. May Markee preached
the funeral from the text found in Matt
$40, after reading Ps. 80. While the
friends passed around to take last
look at one so we'll known the choir
sang "When The Roll Is Called UP
Yonder I'll Be There" being special
request made by Mr.. Tabor before he
passed away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollowick and daugh-
ter, of Reedsburg are guests at the
home of Henry Fike and other rela-
tives.
Mrs. Hattie Holderman entertained
the w. F. M. S. last Thursday after
noon.
Miss Edna Hutchins and Miss Leota
Carpenter spent Thursday night with
Mrs. 0. G. Hutchins.
Mrs. Salina Mortimer is quite i'll
at the home of her son, Fred, west of
town.
Little Thelma Mortimer, who spent
a week with her sister, Mrs. Hendricks
at Wonewoc, is home.
Arthur Moon and George Nash Of
Bethel attended Friends Sabbath
School and church at Walton Sunday
morning aud remained for Young
Peoples meeting in the evening.
Miss Polly Peterson is employed at
Mrs. A. M. Gorochow,s this week.
O. L. Sands and sister, Mrs. Emma
Mortimer, of Wonewoc dfove over
Monday afternoon to call ca Mrs.
Phebe Mortimer.
o. L. Hutchins is painting his
fathers house Oh Cream Ridge.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-05-22
South Fairfield.

The Helpers Union will meet with
Mis-. Robert Attridge, May % for
supper.
Miss Lucy Sells of Milwaukee spent
the week end at home.
Mrs. w. Davidson of North Freedom
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Albert ZiegIer
and family.
Frank Beardsley has Il telephone.
Friends will reach them by calling
1912 F. 4.
Peter Keller lost colt recently.
Miss Ella Attridge is in Bsraboo for
short time, assisting in the depot
lunch room.
Otto Ziegler has purchased new
team of horses.
The families of Frank and Arthur
Attridge were entertained at the home
of their parents Sunday, the occasion
being Mr.. Attridge's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gil Henry and child.
rem spent Sunday at the Geo. Henry
| home in Baraboo and visited Mrs
Edmonds from Superior, who arriveC
there Sunday morning.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-05-22
DGnzGr

Michael Bender died at his home
near Denzer, Wednesday, May 14th.
Deceased was 70 years old. He leaves
q wife, four daughters and one son.
Interment was made in the Leland
Lutheran cemetery Friday.
Lawrence Hitler of Baraboo, who is
working for August DISK, had the
misfortune TO break his leg and sprain
E2is ankle last Saturday.
BIrs. Ida Koenig, who has been
quite i'll, is slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Unke visited
her aunt, Mrs. Ulrich Won Wa!d, who
is quite i'll, Sunday.
Herman lick and William Bal
fame have each purchased a new
Ford automobile.
Miss Gusta Koenig of Loganville,
ds staying at EmieI Kcenig's for some
time.
Zick's carpenter screw are giving
Louis Bergen's house new coat of
paint.
Henry Ferber of West Allls is stay
ing with his son, Felix.
Miss Bessie Bargen visited ct
Prairie du Sac from Thursday until
Sunday.
A dance will be given at the Park
Hall Sunday, May 25th, and the Co
lumbus orchestra will furnish the
music.
Mrs. Frank Roll and daughter,
Julia, of California, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity.
Edd. and Marie Jaedike and Miss
Lydia Grass were Baraboo visitors
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sneider of
Baraboo had dinner at the George
Klotz home Monday.