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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
GRANT WAS TESTING.
But the PIueky Southern Woman Was
In Deadly Earnest.

But the PIueI<y Southern Woman Was
In Deadly Earnest.
During his Virginia campaign Gen.
eral Grant found IL necessary one day
to encamp some Of his troops on the
beautiful property Of a Mrs. Stouton
and also TO take q room In the house
for bis own accommodat ion. he did
gentleness. quite winning the heart of
the estimable lady. AS be prepared to
depart he turned to her.
Now. Mrs. Stouton. we've enjoyed
your hospitality very much. and I'm
prepared TO pay the bill" said Grant
She protested. but the general assur-
ed her that 1t was "A business transac-
ton and she was entitled to fair com
pensation for the supplies they had
consumed ard the comfort they had
enjoyed. She named the amount. and
then the general said. with q roguish
twinkle in the eye:
Now, Mrs Stouton. would you like
Il in United States banknotes or In
Confederate money!
She pressed her lips together. her
eyes dashed Gre. and without q mo
ment's hesitation she said:
an Confederate money"
Grant looked at her with admira-
don.
II was only TESTING" be began softly.
II was not" she quickly interrupted
Il am In earpest-deadly earnest I've
made my choice. and I'll abide BY the
consequences
And Grant. with bis eyes full OF ad-
miration for the pluck OF the southern
woman paid her in Confederate
mOney.-Ladles' Home Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
'ESTIGATE

one of the best known writers on psy-
chology; R. W. Wood, professor of
physics; Herbert Spencer Jennings,
professor of biology; Prof. Knight
Dunlap, professor of biology. and Doc
tors c. Bassett and Leonard K.
Birschberg.
Mr.. Taylor gave the dog his com.
mands. A few words from his master
and the dog, after mounting a table
TO look out of the window, ran down
the hall. around the corner and closed
the door. Some of the professors
thought perhaps it was Mr.. Taylor's
movements rather than his words that
Influenced the dog. After that Mr..
Taylor gave a number of orders
through a closed door and they were
all obeyed implicitly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
PARCEL POST DoN'Ts.

Don't try to use ordinary stamps;
the distinctive parcels post stamps
must be used. .
Don't seal your package; wrap and
tie securely.
Don't forget that the name OF the
sender must be on the outside Of
the package.
Don't forget to mark your package
"Perishable," when the contents are
perishable.
Don't forget to mark your package
Fragile" when 1t contains break
able articles.
Don't forget to buy an insurance
stamp for 10 cents: It insures up to
$50.
Don't try TO send a package weigh
ing over IL pounds or measuring more
than ~ inches in combined length
and girth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
THREE CHEERS FOR suLzEH

Governor Sulzer OF New York, in
practice as well as theory. is a dem
ocart He refused to be inaugurated
with q grandstInd display: he insisted
upon walking to the capitol building
20 take his oath OF once; he violated
all presidents by delivering an ad-
dress outside OF the state house to
the multitude who could not &c. IN
side. and he proceeded to be governor
like q man who was going to work.
II We had more public ofiicials with
that conception Of oflcial responsible
~. we would have better government
and could establish the policy Of equal
rights 20 all"
As Governor 5ulEer tackled the prob
lens OF the hour, he declared: The
people will Judge my administration.
not by what say now, but by what
do hereafter"
Three cheers for Governor Sulzer OF
New York!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
OCEAN TO OCEAN ROAD AS MI.
MORTAL

Mrs. Ella Bushnell Hamlin ia the
originator OF an idea TO make the
ocean to ocean road way a memorial.
Mrs Hamlin has given much thought
20 the subject. believing that II some
great patriotic sentiment was attract
ed TO the project It would serve as
a wonderful impetus to its develop
ment and contamination She fsvors
designating II the Lincoln way by act
OF congress, which would give II such
recognition and sanction as to awaken
and arouse a nationwide interest and
pride and build II on an enduring
basis that would last for the ages.
As the Appian way OF old outliv-
ed the ancient structures long after
they had crumpled and fallen. 80 Mrs.
Hamlln holds the Lincoln way would
endure in usefulness and fame for all
timo TO come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
See Anemanaa.

Sea anemOnes. delicate and sensitive
though they look. may attain great
age. Sir John Dalyell. q Scottish nat
uralist. captured in 1923 q sea snem.
one OF the liver coiored sort so COM
mon around our shores It's age was
then estimated az seven years. II four
ished in Edinburgh until 1887 and was
Just attaining a vigorous and sober
maturity when from some unknown
cause IL died.-LOndon Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
EARNING HI, Way THROUGH life.

LdTHIIIH TIIo WY through ITICs
How does 1t happen, Willie?" asked
the boys teacher, that you always
have so much money!"
ct earn it."
"You earn It? Howl"
by takin' medicine. Pa paid me
30 cents for takin' a bottle of some
kind of oil with f1shy taste, and ma
gave me quarter for takin' bottle
Of something with iron in it, and I'm
tryin' to get grandma to give me a
dollar for takin' a quinine pill every
night for a month. If l can't get her
to make the bargain I'm goin' to let
pa give me dime a day for takin'
malt or somethin'."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Sometimes,

We are informed by the esteemed
Kansas City Star that the average
citizen has only one chance in $4,000
to live to be 100 years old" Some
times the average citizen almost con-
vinces US that one chance in $4,000 is
too many.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Man 1oa. credIt, rohaeen.

Laporte, Ind. Jan. Edward Nc
Closkey Of Porter county has Just
celebrated his 102nd birthday. He is
in full possession Of all his faculties
and is firmly OF the opinion that his
longevity is due TO constant use Of
tobacco. McCloskey came TO the
United States from Ireland at tie out
break Of the Civil war. He Il making
his home with his sister, who Is many
years his junior
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
A Rare Feat

The patent sprinkler which IL such
q success for its inventor is a contrary
sort OF thing"
I'm what wayT'
1T raises the dust for him. you
know. ny laying a. for other peopls."-
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
, YOU know that ?"
SilkAnI Wall

NO" she said, 81 can't believe that
you are sincere"
Darling" he fervently replied, "ev-
cry word 1 say to you comes straight
from my heart"
Il wish I could believe it-but no!
You have referred to my silken hair.
1t is too much. l got it from a China
man who was giving up his queue"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
(Springleld Record.)

Immediately following the Novem-
Der election, the Record suggested the
name of John NJ. Rapp of Fairfield for
speaker of the house of representa-
tives.
Since then Mr.. Rapp has been warm
ly Endorsed by newspapers, both demo
cratic and republican, in nearly every
part of the state.
He is a real progressive.
His ability and integrity are unas
sailable.
He is a downstate man of iipe leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

gushing eyes. which she cast up at
the young graduate with a seductive
power. Agatha was astonished at the
panic she felt within her. She had
seen him for the first day, and yet the
moment he approached another girl
she was in dread.
He must have been drawn to her as
she was drawn to him, for he took
steps to follow up the acquaintance. He
did not know 1t, but he never paid the
slightest attention to any other girl,
but Agatha became stricken with
horrible sensation that she was about
to lose him. During a four year course
as medical student they were en-
gagged, and when he took his degree of
NJ. d. they were married.
into linen buster, crammed a cap on
his head and bent down to kiss his
pretty wife.
Another call. dearest" he said.
holding her face between his hands.
81 must go out again. Goodby."
Where this timer" asked Agatha
quickly.
lockwood" he replied.
''Who is Ill there?'
Mrs. Munson has had another at
tack
A cloud gathered over Agatha's face.
and she drew away from her hus-
bands touch. 81 suppose that means
you will stop for Miss Smith. ! was
going to say that I'd love to go over to
lakewood with you. Harry"
I'm sorry. dear" he frowned, but
you know Mrs. Munson always re-
quires a nurse when she suffers one
of these attacks. and Miss Smith is her
favorite among them. and I'm sorry
the car holds only two" He went to
the door
Agatha's neck stiffened haughtily. al
wasn't criticising your choice of a
nurse, Harry. / dare say Miss Smith is
as competent as any of them. 1 was
merely wishing for the ride"
II will hurry hone as fast as l can.
and we will run back to lakewood and
have dinner at the clubhouse" He
came back to her and would have
dropped another kiss on her red lips.
but just then she turned her head. and
the caress fell on little ear. The
doctor swung about and tramped
through the hall and out of the door
! without another word.
/ Agatha watched him through the lace
curtains as he cranked the little ma
[ chine and then sprang into his seat
without one backward glance or wave
of the hand toward her. When the au-
! tomobile had disappeared down the
maple shaded avenue the doctors wife
pressed slender fingers across her beau
! tful eyes, and when she drew them
( away they were wet with tears.
Il hate her. hate herr she half
| sobbed as she picked up her embrOid-
cry.
When Or. Fielding returned three
hours later he had forgotten the little
. incident of the afternoon. for Aga tha' 4
( jealousy had become such a common
/ occurrence that her husband merely
nerved himself to endure 1t, thank
full when the mood had passed. as II
usually did when his wife's naturally
sweet and forgiving disposition righted
itself.
The most exasperating feature OF
Agatha's Jealousy of her young hus
band was that II was entirely unbound
ed. and in the bottom of her loving
heart she knew IL to be SO; still. there
! came moments when. seeing him alb
sorbed iR his beloved profession. giving
days and nights to the interests of 9th
ers, when she was stung with q suddeE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Il HuA H;-

Tommy-Did the fowl hurt you. Mr.
squires? Mr.. Squirss-what d'you
mean. my dear? what fowl? Tommy
We'll. | wanted TO know II II hurt.
'cause mummy said you had been hen
pecked for twenty years--London
Strand Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Commission.

pa, what's compassion"
Being so sorry for a man that you
hand him back the price of a meal
after you have cheated him out of his
weeks earnings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
EauIta.

''1t was Carlyle. believe. who said,
'"The greatest of faults is to be con-
scious of none.'"
Somehow that doesn't strike me as
being as bad as to be conscious of
faults and not care"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Human Nature,

A man who can spend S. in a sa-
loon and think nothing of 1t will be
sore at himself all day because he for
got his Communication ticket and had
to pay Is cents extra to get into town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Un0crupuloue.

That man Nibley isn't to be trust
ed. He'd take advantage Of you
quicker'n a wink If he had a chance to
do so''
How do you know that"
Il overheard him and his wife in an
argument last night, and when he
saw that she was getting ahead Of
him he yelled: Look out! There's
q mouse!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

"A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the best OF men"
Unless they learn before it's done
That they are paying for the fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

The report OF the internal revenue
bureau shows that 100000 was ex-
pended for drinks last year. Still
vastly greater sum was expended for
bread
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

Woodrow Wilson wants to know If
the senate will indorse his progressive
policies. Sure The people will at
tend to that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06
Presentation,

Doctor. I can't sleep. / toss about.
night after night. thinking Of the
debts I owe. What shall dot"
why not try paying themT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

Thirty thousand MeIicans emigrat-
ed to the United States last year
Perhaps they prefer to live in a re-
public rather than in an instruction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

II remains 10 be shown whether
Alderman Al Tearney OF Chicago is
q bigger man than the courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

Now that Joe Bailey has told the
world how he feels about It he can
80 his way In peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

No man can be expected TO see
around a corner, but any man may
.sDroach . corner cautiously
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

President-elect Wilson evidently
appreciates the golden value of a
silent tongue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

Time never drags nor does life even
seem monotonous to those who are al
ways working. thinking, learning and
growing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

VI the thief lacks opportunity ID
thinks himself honest-6tsrns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

onhcially Uncle Sam wishes 1t un-
der stood 1t is the parcel post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-06

Monday January Q, 1918.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11

for by the government in making
the plans.
Postmaster Brennan requests
that patrons select their boxes in
the new building and call at the
lold poSfatfice for assignment before
the move is made. SO that no inter.
Iruption will take place in the
service.
1t has been found impossible to
give all the same numbers as were
held in the old building.
The following data pertaining to
the establishment of the postoffice
here. and the list of postmasters
who have served Uncle Sam, will
be of interest to our people:
Bogue Chltto, Miss. twas Brook
haven)-Jas. II. Bull (established) J
was appointed Aug. 2, 1923 and
served until Jan. 2, 1884, when
John T. Simmons took charge,
when the name was changed to
Brookhaven.
Samuel Jayne was appointed
Feb. 27. 1885; M. ]. Whitworth.
Feb. 27 l847: Samuel Jayne. Oct.
16. 1849; Jas. j. Lockhart. May 20.
1858: a. o. Cox. Jan. l6, 1856;
John H. Halbert. May Ia. 1857;
Calvin Potter, May 13, 1858; Au-
gustus 3. Maxwell, June 18. 1858;
John b. Fauntleroy, Nov. Is, 1858;
Robert Montgomery, Aug. 10,
1866; Matte Hudson, April 13,
1866; Henry Funke, June 26. 1866;
Frank Heuck, May 9. 1867: Henry
Blackman. May 8. 1878; John E.
Deason. Nov. Is, 1876; Vincent L.
Tyler. July 10, 1884: Jennie E.
Tyler, Dec 21, 1889; Thomas
keenan,. April 2. 1894; VIM. f.
Jobes. March %. 1898; Edward
H. Thompson. July 20, 1907: Ed
ward f. Brennan Sept. Is, 1908.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11
Judge Niles Seating Charge.


Vicksburg, Miss, Jan. 6.In
one Of the most scathing charges
ever delivered here Judge H. G..
Niles in convening the Federal
court today told the grand jury Of
many evils which result from whis-
key drinking. He began by COM
plimenting Vicksburg for having
recently closed up the saloons. He
called attention to the published
list Of dealers who have United
States permits to sell liquors and
said it would be well for these men
to keep their licenses open and
above board or they would be liable
10 Federal indictment.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11
OUR GREAT WHITE SALE

will be announced next week, SO watch for the date,
as it is going to be sale Of great merit, and you
don't want to miss it.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11
move next WEDNESDAY
Postofiice Patrons win Receive Their
NAL From New Headquarters
Thursday Morning.
BROOkHAVEh POSTMASTERSHIpS
FROM 1928 TO PRESENT TIME
New Building Has Ample Room for
Prospective Growth Of City.

Brookhaven's postoffice head
quarters will be located in the new
$40 900 Federal building after next
Wednesday night, January Is.
Patrons Of the Office will receive
their first mail from the new Office
Thursday morning.
The new abode is beautiful and
commOdious one, and there will be
ample room to meet almost any
contingency in the growth of the
city. which will mean correspond
ing enlargement Of business at the
pestofice. This has been provided
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11

White Jasper Daniels and Miss
Talitha Earl; Charlie Prestridge
and Miss Lorena Albritton.
CoEored John Williams and Lula
Green; f.. w. Hall and G. A.
Mikell: Minor Fairman and Mary
Henderson; John Wilson and Ella
Smith: Nose Sims and Carrie Pitt
man
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11
BROOKHAVEN COURT DOCKETs.
Disposal Of Gases Brought to The At.
tentiOn Of Local Officers.
MAYOR cHAs. HEucK.

G. P. Haines Profanity. $5
and costs.
Seavey Smith Disturbing the
peace. $3.50 and costs. Sent to
street.
Gladys Moore Profanity. Dis
missed.
Aft Lee Fighting. Dismissed.
Adeline Porter Breach Of con-
tract. Judgment of $1.05 rendered
in favor Of Mary E. Rice. plaintiff.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-11
Our Annual
Inventory.

has been finished, and in the general
Strengthening up, we find good many
short ends and remnants, which we are
throwing out to be sacrificed on our
REMNANT COUNTERS.
Remnants and short ends Of most everything, will
be found on our counters to close out and some
awful good things can be picked up for little of
nothing. Every day adds to the great values we
give to the trade in this way
10 make room for our new stock of RED SEAL.
Ginghams which we will soon offer for sale, we will
close out our fall styles at only I0c per yard also
along with this stock, will be marked down, Suit
ings, Silks. Silk Hosiery, Underwear, ETC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

This big selling Enbroideries in ITSELF and
of its import be considered
separate from the January White Sale It's worthy
the deepest consideration parcels
it in touch alb should and will be the crowded
@ als early Monday will find the and the
most pleasing designs and aces Insertions and Embrod
cries of descriptions it's you mustn miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

Those who recognize real muslin values will buy freely
this special Monday only sale Not only the prices hon
evidence of profit but the styles and pretty
the quality attractive you'd seen short they
fleet best efforts in the purchase of undemusns and
proud of them This is positively day saleMonday only
be Of the frstas said before it than
mere saving to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
=="s & H Green Trading Stamps With Each Purchase
co.
CO.:
Monday and Tuesday At Dren1en' 's--A Veri-
table Festival Of Bargains IN the January Sale


fse far tMgH meepnnhr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

Mrs J. w. McClancy is con-
Quoting absolutely free, a most
interesting and largely attended
class in crochet and other fancy
work on Tuesdays and Fridays of
each week, in the Glass Room on
the third floor. Tuesdays and
Fridays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-14
HuMOR OF THE DAY

Heck-Someone calls the tongue an unruly member. Peck-In our house it's the ruling member.-Boston Tran script.
 q had to kill my dog this morning" Was he mad?' "well, he didn't seem any too we'll pleased. d."-Cincinnati En- quirer
 Did the play have a happy ending?' You bet it did. Someone in the gal lery hit the villain square in the face with a tomato. Houston Post
 Young Jenks has one serious para doxical fault" What Is it " His chief shortcomings are his long go- ings.''-Chicago Tribune.
 Do you think 1913 is an unlucky number?" Well" replied MT. Chug gins. 'I don't mind '13' in a date line, but I'd hate to have it on my automo- bile."-Washingto Star.
 'I had a poet on one side and 9 millionaire on the other" What did you talk about?" CT talked to the poet about money and to the million aire about the intellectual life.'-Life.
 Mary-Ida has a glorious lot of sil yer. hasn't she? Alice-Yes: every time I dine there, at the end of the meal find lot of forks left over that I haven't had anything to eat with Judge.
 Disease" said the doctor, always
  replied, that can't be true. If 1t were, my husband would have brain fever or something like that instead of liver trouble '-Chicago Record Herald.
 Hes a wonderful success in more ways than one" How sO?" Not only has he made good. but he also so far has refrained from telling other people how to do it."-Detroit Free Press.
 Father-That young man of yours has more brains than I gave him credit for Daughter-Oh, papa, you don't really mean it? Father-Yes; in stead of coming to see me he called me up on the telephone. - Philadelphia Telegraph.
 People are queer" How now?" "The round shouldered man straight ems up for five minutes when he is be- ing measured for his spring suit. When he slumps again. of course, the suit doesn't Charlottesville Courier-Jour- nal
 I'm sorry I ever married you!" shrieked the bride on the occasion Of their first quarrel You ought to be- retorted the groom, really angry and bitter for the first time. You beat some nice girl out of good husband Cleveland Plain DealeS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-14
DAVIS THEATER.

High Class Vaudeville and PhotopIays.
 bill that is pleasing in each and every number is on at the Davis the first half of this week. and keeps in line with the high standard of shows already seen at this theater The Mitchell Brothers start the fun with comedy acFobaUic act. These fellows do lot of clever tumoiing and cause a lot of laughter with their funny an- tics. The Jules Levy family are heard in a high class musical act, with Miss Louise Levy playing violin solo that won for her a goodly share of ap- plause, and Jules Levy, Jr., plays cor net solos that do credit to the name his father made in the musical world before him. The act is pleasing and was well received at every perform ance.
 Hines and Remington in their com- edy skit, entitled Dippy Delicia, caused roars of laughter and kept ev- eryone in good humor while they were on the stage. La Petete Onri & Co., is a pretty little girl with a French accent, who is assisted by two men, and they do a wonderful bicycle act which finishes with that little lady riding a bicycle on a, big revolving wheel, unassisted, and balancing on this wheel going at the rate of a mile in two minutes. The photoplays in clude 8 thrilling war drama in two reels by the Broncho company, and two corking funny Keystone comedies.
 For the last half of the week there will be 6 special feature act-Ye Colo nial Sextette, positively the best and most expensive act ever.