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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
PRAISE FOR CURRENCY BILL.

central board secure as much central
iTation as is possible at the present
times of emergency to prevent panics.
tremely good"
In the second place, Doctor Bullock
believes that the plan of depositing the
reserves of national banks in these
reserve banks will prove useful in
times 0 emergency to prevent panics.
Third, he approves the provisions of
the bill which make the volume of cur
rency more responsive to the needs of
trade.
Fourth, he says the bill Ought to
widen and greatly increase the mar
ket for first class mercantile paper.
thereby making our banks more sery-
iceable to the commerce and indus
tries of the country and less likely to
be drawn into speculation and secur-
tiles" That is, the bill should make
it easier for the business man to Dor.
row money for legitimate business op-
erations.
Such expressions as this indicate
that the bill is being put into shape
TO be of much service TO the CONNER
cial interests of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Chinese diplomacy is ascribed to
President Huerta in letting the news
go out 10 every nook and corner Of
Mexico that he had defied the United
States, and then assuring the United
States that he had not defed it. Il
Will be remembered that when Ike
foreign troops occupied Pekin, the
empress dowager sent word all over
China that they had come TO render
homage and tribute to China. Even
some OF our own politicians are not
above sending news up the crick" Of
about the same general character.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
BOY OF II MARRIES GIRL
WHO Is ONE YEAR JUNIOR

Joliet, H., Aug. 23.-Howard Con-
nors. 17-year-old school boy was mar
ried TO Electa Dustin, is years old, OF
Dwight, last December. The wedding
was kept secret until Saturday, when
the mother Of the boy, Mrs, Peter Con-
nors, asked him 70 go 10 New York
10. attend his grandmother's funeral.
He sought his wife's permission over
the long distance telephone and when
she refused, he was forced TO ten his
mother Of his marriage, eight months
ago.
The marriage was sanctioned by the
brides parents, as she threatened TO
elope otherwise. The families Of the
couple are total strangers 70 each
other w. ]. Dustin, father OF the
bride. IS the postmaster of Dwight, and
proprietor of the Dwight Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Huerta thInks Pregldent Wilson az

Huerta thinks President Wilson lacks
backing in his refusal TO recognize a
tobasco president who achieved his
position 40 the result Of a cold-sooded
murder. He would indeed be a daring
American who would insist upon such
disgraceful attitude on the part Of
this country. The facts OF the matter,
however. are that the firm stand Of
the United States in sustaining the
president and yoicing confidence IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

We hope for mansions in the skies.
We yearn for future glory where
The splendid golden turrot5 rise
And ali the scenes are passing fair,
But shall we, II We ever win
Such glories IS we crave, agree
To be content IL others there
IF all the people who get in,
The nigh. the low. the fat, the thin
are just as richly blest as we?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Now that Secretary Lane says II
costs him $4,000 TO live. as a cabinet
oficer is expected 20 live, some Of that
harsh criticism OF Mr.. Bryan should
be recalled People insist upon being
entertained and that the public man
put up a good 'front.' and they should
not object 20 paying The fiddler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Very Democratic

rs she the right sort to be a con-
gressman's wife?"
rs she? Why. she's even more
democratic than he is. She even goes
so far as 10 call socially on the wives
OF some OF her husbands constitu-
ents. st. Louis Republic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
information for the Young.

Pa, what's a grain of TRUTH"
1T is generally the thing that keeps
all the women in the neighborhood
saying: Well, l declare!' I never
would have thought it, you don't
say I never did believe she was as
innocent as she tries to make out"
and ! feel so sorry for her chill
dYenn"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

II takes more than the destruction Of
one crop however large. 10 affect SER
oiusly the prosperity OF the farmers OF
this country, who no longer live by
one crop alone. Just 10 the extent that
farmers have gone Systematically into
the live stock and dairy business are
ent drouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Her Winning Way.

Don't you think Mrs. Ka Filippe has
ouch a winning way?"
Yes. I happened to be mixed up in
2 game of bridge with her night before
last wonder II Ka Filippe finds it
necessary 10 DC anything for Iiying?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

running-fire de-
bate the senate
has eyer seen Is
that now being
exhibited by Sen
ator John Sharp
Williams, of Mis-
sissippi, who is
acting as one OF
the managers Of
the tariff bill. Sen
ator Williams is
the most erudit :
man now in the
senate, not exclud-
ing Henry Cabot
Lodge, of Massa-
chusetts. Some OF
Senator Williams'
re c ent s h ort
speeches b a V 6
been classics. He
seems to nave re
stored to the up-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Adams AdNantaae.

After all. Adam had some import
ant advantages"
"Of course he had"
For instance, his wife never spent
any hard-earned money OF his for the
purpose Of hiring private detective
TO watch him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

A Chicago police woman ordered a
sid, walk INSTRUCTOR to beat it," which
proves that the feminine limbs of the
lew are asking too much when they in
s'st on the title of police lady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Ironriver, Wis.-Lee Wren, a black
smith, was murdered in a hotel here.
Tom Berry, a woodsman, so years old,
who had quarreled with Wren, was ar
rested, charged with the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Victory!

eff you were going to eiope, which
would you prefer, an automobile or"
"Oh, Charley. l never thought of
doing such a thing, but If you insist
let's not wait. I'm an awfully good
walker"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

The AndCigaret league announces
that nitrate OF silver. used as a mouth
wash. will Danish all desire for the
coffin nails But how does the
league propose 70 cultivate an appetite
for nitrate OF silver?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Aug. % in kmerican
History.

IS19-Oliver Hazard Perry. hero of the
American naval victory on Lake
Erie Sept 10. 1873, died on the
island Of Trinidad: born in South
Kingston. II. l.. Aug. %. 1885.
1SG3-Efective bombardment of Fort
Sumter by the Federal navy; 4l9
shots struck the fort.
l310-John Wells BulkIey. who attend
ed President Lincoln after latter
was fatally shot. died: born 1923.
AL the uews all the time - Tbs
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
WHY olooenes Fslled-Perhaps

7 why CiO3IiSe e''SN - nc PS'
ut isn't recorded that Diogenes ever
found the honest man for whom he
was looking, is it?''
NO, but if Diogenes had bathed a
little oitener than he did perhaps the
honest man wouldn't have been so
wary about letting him come near
him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

For the past few years Mexico has
been enjoying several varieties OF war.
As an offset the country is now uego-
tiating for several kinds Of peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
TWO OF THEM.

You talk" said
the tiresome OPP
timist, as if you
thought the world
wasn't & o o d
enough for you
No" replied
the pessimist, Il
merely try TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

II there must be a strike in the coal
mines. 10 Is fortunate that the trouble
IS 20 come in midsummer rather than
In mid-winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island. III. entered at the
postoflce as second-class natter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's press agent
advertising is not at all ingenious, but
80 long as the newspapers fall for IT,"
Ony be ingenious?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Another boost for the canned goods
industry. Kansas women have start
ed crusade against the big dinner
on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

To make the governorship situation
in New York more interesting, Colonel
Mulhall ought TO be mixed up in IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Again the double standard for the
sexes. Women are required to wear
S,ockings on some bathing beaches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

II beef scars as high as is predict
ed, the obituary Of more than one avia.
tor will read. Cow on the track"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Harry Thaw's escape from Nattea-
wan shows poor discipline, but II was
mighty good advertising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

his wisdom and sincerity reflects the
position Of the entire American peo-
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus)
Washington. D. C., Aug. 2l.-One OF
the most brilliant sustained efforts IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Whether Harry Thaw IS crazy or
not he was sane enough to know how
10 get away from crazy company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

"a good. hard look will repel mash
ers" Yes, a hard locker usually does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

Linton, Ind.-Leyi Renefeld, 10
years old, was burned TO death while
J. was in a barn, which was struck by
lightning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
A Question.

avoid acting as if I owned the earth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
BY THE J. w. POTTER co.

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 10 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where IT is desired 10 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publlcs-
ticn. 80 such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all depart tents: Cen
trail Union, West l4s lI45 and PAS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
Thomas Curran Bateman.

Thomas Curran Bateman, 1901 Ed
mondson Avenue, Baltimore, Nd, SIS
years OF age, died at the MARYLAND Uni
yersity Hospital at I O'Clock Wednes-
day, July 9th. He had been i'll for sew
eral months with acute brights disease.
Mr.. Batemau was formerly of this coun-
ty and successful merchant for many
years at Bndds Creek and Wicomico,
and we'll known in the commerciAi
world. He was good citiz-n AID a
brother Of Mr.. A. b. Bateman, Cook e, i,
Md. For the past eight years he has
made baltimore his home for the bene-
fit of his ehildrens education. His
widow Mrs. Mary B. Bateman, daugh-
ser Of the late Rev. DR.. James and Flea
nor 5. Bunting, Of St. Mary's county,
survives him, also two sons and two
daughters. Mr.. Dateman was a Bap-
fist and in his younger days Sunday
school teacher and worker in behalf
of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He
was buried Friday at Bethel cemetery
st. Mary's county by the wishes of his
widow. Mr.. Bateman will be missed
by his social and business friends Of
Southern Nd. and Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
women's Institute.

A series Of womens' Institutes will
be given in Southern Maryland under
the auspices Of the Department of
farmers Institutes OF the Maryland
Agricultural College beginning at Baden
in Prince Georges county on Monday,
July 21st, For many years this depart
ment has confined the work almost ex-
clusIvely for men and farm, but now a
trial Of one week on the ashore" and
one week in Southern Maryland will be
made with program OF subjects for
women and the home. These are to
be no theoretical talks, intensely prac-
tical work is to be done. Some Of the
latest improved labor saving and econ
omic implements are to be used In do
ing practical work in cooking, can
ming etc. by such well known Institute
workers as Miss Mary Burnite in
charge Of Domestic Science work in the
Caroline county Public School and Miss
Emma Winslow Domestic teacher and
lecturer in Vermont and Massachusetts
and assistant editor of "Good House.
keeping"
These two ladies have been especial
ly prepared In this line OF work by edu-
cational training and practical expert
enee and insure success in their part of
tine program. Mr.. Geo. o. Brown who
has done snch successful work with
poultry will relate some Of his expert
ences, make suggestions and endeavor
to answer all questions on this popular
subject. Two sessions will be held
daily at 1.Sc and p m. at each Of the
following places.
Baden Agricultural High School,
Monday, July 21st.
Owensville, Tuesday, July 22nd.
Dunkirk, Wednesday, July 23rd.
La Plata. McDonough institute,
Thursday, July oath.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
Applicants For cer..fIcates.

School Examiner, Mr.. T. NJ. Carpen-
ter, held the annual examination of APP
piicants for school teachers certificates
three days during the week, The ex-
aminations took place at the MeDonough
Institute, and School Commissioner,
Doctor c. II. Posey, represented the
Board at the same
The following persons took the ex-
aminations: Mrs, Jere T. Mudd. Misses
n. Eva Turner, Uesula Gwynu. Magda-
liz Gardiner, Ethel Yates, May Swami,
Ruth E, 5ooksey, Gladys Richmond,
Myra Croft, Mary Q. WstheraId, NJ !.
Eloise jackson, Amy L. Cooksey.
Margaret ls. Williams, Bertha l..
Turner, Zelda Norman. Gladys E.
Watson, NJ. Louise Wills, Frances b.
Turner and Mr.. Joseph ]. Wetherald.
The following young men took the
examination for the scholarship at
Western Maryland College: j. H.
jameson, Jr., Robert Watson. somer-
set A. owen and Raymond J. Mates.
There were no applicants for schol.
arships at the State Normal Institute
and Washington College.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
Young rIattes Drowned.

While attempting to anchor his boat
at River View on Sunday last young
Frank r. Mates, son OF the late John
Mates and Mrs. Barbara Mates, was
thrown overheard and drowned. The
Young mans body was found on Tues.
day near the place where the drowning
occurred. He was only nineteen years
Of age, being the youngest of three
children, all boys. His funeral took
place yesterday from St. Andrews Cath
lie Church, Baltimore.
Young Mates is nephew Of Mr..
Frank T. Mates, of Indian Head, this
county, after whom he was named.
While we did not have the pleasure OF
a personal acquaintance with the young
man, we learn from those who knew
him best that he possessed excellent at
tainments and was a model young man.
He was a devoted son and brother and
his untimely death win be keenIy fell
by his mother and two brothers who
survive him as we'll as his relatives and
host Of friends. We extend our sym
patty to the bereayed family.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
la PLAZA LOSES FIRST GAME.


The La Plata aggregation Of base
BAH players visited Leonardtown On
Monday last and PLAYED their first game
Of the Sc lson with the Leonardiown
team to whem they lost he game after
hard fight. Both teams we're 10 tx
cellenil trim but Lsonardtown downed
La Plata BY the scor- Of 70 ?. The
score from the standpoint Of earned
runs was to 2 IN favor Of Leonardtown.
While the La Plata boys made a game
fighta great deal Of the glngerly spirit
shat usually marks their playing was
married in the first part Of the game
owing to few decisions OF the umpire
which apparently took the life out Of
the visitors. The game was filed with
squabhling from beginning to end in
which the La Plata boys got the worst
end. The visitors doubled the home
team 10 hits but to no avail the hits
coming at the wrong time. Errors we're
numerous on the part Of the visitors
five being made and most Of them at
critical times Leonardtown only had
two errors chalked up against them.
Matthews and Martin we're easily the
star batters for La Plata, the former
getting two two-base hits and the lat
ter two singles. Griffin Mudd, who
twIrled for la Plata. not Only pitched
fine game but put up first class field
ing game accepting every chance that
came his way. Sydney Mudd behind
the bat also handled himself well doing
a fine piece of catching.
Harris & Henry Camalier both got a two
base hit for Leonardtown. The former
pitched for Lsonardtown and while al
lowing ten hits he kept them we'll scat.
tered Mudd got seven strike outs to
bis credit and allowed three bases on
balls. Camslier struck out three men
and gave no bases on balls.
A beautiful double play was made by
Martin in tbs 9th inning when he SCOOP
ed up hot one touched second and
threw the runner out at first. Abel in
center field destroyed some excellent
chances Of the La Plata boys for long
hits.
Leonardtown scored her first three
runs in the second inning. Two hits
we're made followed by an error and
wild throwwhieh gave them the first two
Of their three runs, the third run being
made on hit No more runs wire
scored by them until the eighth inning
when on three hits and an error two
more runs were tailed.
La Plata scored her only two runs in
the sixth inning. The first man up
made two base hit, the next man made
a hit, the third reached first on an err
ror followed by hit by the fourth bat
ter which sent two men across the plate
Several times during the game La Plata
had men on the third base but could not
get them any further. The score by
Innings:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18

Mr.. Albert Jomax the popular pro-
prietor Of the Hotel La Plata has Sc
cured the services Of Mr. James Gam
BE. an expert machinist and isnoN pre-
pared TO awe the public the best auto
mobile service 10 the county.
LOST --On the road from Port To
bacco via la Plata up state road via
Hamilton road to Richard llevins home
the sum Of ninety-two ls92) dollars in
pocket book. Finder will please return
TO SIR, John W. Albrittain aud receive
liberal reward, also lost at same time
thin light lap robe.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Have Opened a LADIES and
GENTS TAILORING ESTABLISH
MENT. Suits Made to order. Clean
ing, Pressing and Repairing Neatly
Done. / cHOMET.
Town Hall,
7-il-2t. La Plata, Nd
Among those wlo attended the base
ball game at Leonaratown on Monday
last when La Plata played that team
were Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Hamilton,
Misses Anne Hopper aud Katherine
FERGUSON, Gen. l.. A. Wilmer, Messrs:
John II Ritter, +. p. Hamilton, Horace
Murphy, Robert Horney, II. A. Tur-
ner, f Wills Posey and +. stone Posey
Read the advertisement in another
column Of Messrs. Hawkins 4 Hamilton,
The Moving Picture Exhibitors. They
will entertain the public with fine NOV
ing pictures throughout the county.
The dates and places you will lind in
their ad in another column. Encourage
cheese young men in their new under
taking by attending the moving picture
entertainments.
The second Quarterly Conference Of
the Methodist Church will be held July
262T, at La Plata and Bethel by Rev.
W. II. Wolfe, Presiding Elder of the
Washington District. He will preach
at La Plata 1880 a. m. July 20, after
which be will hold the Quarterly Con-
ference. On Sunday, July 9Th, he will
preach at Bethel Church IL a m. and
the Sacrament Of the Lords
supper.
The Union. Sunday School Conven-
ton for Charles and St. Mary's County,
will be held at Bethel NJ. f. Church
South, near Budds Creek, August oath.
1918 All sunday School Workers are
invited regardless Of Denomination,
Basket lunch on the ground, Come one,
Come all. (st. Mary's paper will please
copy.l
Rev. B. W. Klndley, Gen. Secretary
John W. Rice, Sect,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles Coun-
ty. Maryland. No. 1912 Equity.



The object Of this suit is to obtain a
divorce vineula matrimoni by the
Plaintiff from the Defendant.
The Bill states, that on the Twelfth
day of December, 1907, the Plaintiff,
W. Clarence Woodburn, was married
to the Defendant, Matilda Woodburn,
nee Roeper, with whom he resided in
Washington City and the District Of
Columbia for about eighteen months
after said marriage.
That although The conduct of the
Plaintiff toward the Defendant was
kind, affectionate and above reproach.
and that although he has always been
ready to provide her with a comforta-
Bile abode and support commensurate
with his means, she has nevertheless
without just cause abandoned and de-
serted him, declaring her intentions to
live with him no longer, and that such
abandonment is deliberate, final and
beyond any reasonable expectation Of
reconciliation.
That no children were born to the
Plaintiff and Defendant by their afore-
said marriage.
That the Defendant, the said Matilda
Woodburn, is a nonresident Of the
State Of Maryland.
Il is thereupon ordered, this 3rd day
of July, 1913, by the Circuit Court fol
Charles County, Nd, that the Plaintiff
cause a copy Of this order to be insert
ed in some newspaper published il
Charles County, Maryland, one {
in each of four successive week,
before the 2nd d ay of August
1913, give notice to t b d
absent defendant Of the object
aud substance of this Bill, warning
her to appear in this Court in
perso or by solicitor, II
or before the 21st day of August, 1913
to show cause, if any they have, why j
decree ought not be passed as prayed.
HARRY G. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk OF the ct. ct. for Chas. Co. Md
True copy, Test
H. &C. CHAPPELEAR, Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18
sI0n REWARD. sInn.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positiue cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upou the blood and muooys surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send foe lists OF
testimonials
Address F. j. Cheney & Co. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for constipa-
tlon. advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-07-18

The young folks Of L. Plata neigh
,hurhood gave most enjo,sble dance in
the Town Hall here on Thursday even
ing last which was attended by large
crowd Of happy young people.
Dancing began at s and lasted until
1.30 O'Clock. Music was furnished by
the Clark band which was OF the high
est order and most thoroughly enjoyed
by the dancers and chaperons.
Refreshments consisting OF sand
wiches and iced tea were served shortly
after eleven O'Clock.
The hall was beautifully decorated
for the occasion and was prettier than
ever before. The chaperons we're:
Mesdames John Matthews, T. S. Owen.
Ella White, J. S. Watson. Rebecca
Cough. Floor Committee: Messrs.
Harry Hawkins, F. H. Hamilton, f. S.
Matthews, J.. S. Watson and J. A.
Hamilton.