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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Wen all fit round on aeroplanes
In dozen years from now;
We may have done with aches and pains
In a dozen years from now:
Great ships will pass through Panama,
Baseball games may have ceased to
draw,
And ma may vote instead OF pa
In q dozen years from now;
We may have blotted out disease
In a dozen years from now;
We may have bridged the broadest seas
In a dozen years from now;
New York may fully understand
That west OF Jersey there's a land
Containing cities great and grand,
In a dozen years from now;
Caruso may have ceased to sing
In a dozen years from now;
Men may be sick OF travelling
In a dozen years from now;
No more divorces may be sought,
The last big fight may have been fought,
And guides may cease from being shot,
In a dozen years from now;
Vice may no longer keep us vexed
In dozen years from now.
We may have rxico annexed
In . dozen Yeas from now.
The cost OF living may be low.
1t isn't very likely, though.
That those who work Will think II so
In q dozen years # m now.
War may be banished from the earth
In dozen years from now
Men may be measured by their worth
In a dozen years from now;
But doubtless there will still survive
Men who Will fret when others thrive,
And two ard two will not make i've
In a dozen years from now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

the much misrep-
resented Mexican
situation.
There is 10 De no
invasion of Mexico
by the American
troops. Armed IN
tervention in Mex
leo would mean
war positively, and
therefore Presi-
dent Wilson has no
more intention Of
permitting IL than
he has of going TO
the top of Wash
ington monument
and leaping off.
To put the situa-
ton in still anoth-
e. way: There VII
he no war unless
you, and you, and
you. readers, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
An Unfamiliar Locality.

An Unfamiliar Locality.
The perfect stranger approached the
man about town and inquired:
do you live here?"
Yep" was the reply.
know the town pretty well?"
Every hole and corner"
"All the public buildings?"
Sure pop"
Where IS the postoffice?"
After hemming and having for a
moment or two the lounger answered
epologetically:
We'll, to tell the truth, don't never
do much writin'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Quincy Herald.l

The Chicago Tribune continues to
make a lot Of fun of some of the riot
Gus coloring of social events by down
state newspapers. If there is any
thing worse in color and yellow cheap
ness than the comic page supplements
OF the Sunday Tribune il is hard to
discover. The Tribune is a great
paper. but not so great but that it
lowers itself to the sordid and COM
mon in its efforts to rake in the
shekels.
When the vice commission gets
through with its other investigations,
il might, with warrant. turn its atten-
tion to he colored joke pages of the
Sunday sheets. They certainly serve no
lofty purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Sire Of That Mucn.

Whats the matter with my play
asked the young dramatist. DO you
think It woU,1 be over the heads of
the audience?"
81 am quite sure 1t would be over
the heads of any audience that would
consent to sit through it," replied the
manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Their Attachment.

do animals possess the sentiment
of Affection" asked the school teacher
Of the little girl
"Yeth, ma'am; almost always"
Good" said the teacher, and now
turning TO a little boy, tell me what
animal has the greatest natural fond
ness for man"
The small boy considered carefully
and finally answered, Woman. La
dies Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Upsettinq the Salt Cup.

In some parts of the world, particu-
larry in Germany, it is still believed
that the upsetting of the salt cellar is
the direct act of Satan-'the peace
disturber." And the habit of trying to
avert any catastrophe which may hap
pen by tossing little OF the salt over
the shoulder is due to the belief that
by so doing hits the invisible Satan
in the eye. which temporarily, at least,
prevents his doing further mischief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Not News to Him.

"Oh, my boy, my boy. When
your age I had never seen the inside
OF q theater; l had never tasted
cocktail, and I had never lost money
on a bet OF any kind"
81 know, dad. Grandmother says
you were the runt OF the family and
always very backward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Of which the local community can find
out, first, whether the Industrial needs
OF the neighborhood demand better vo-
cational facilities. and. second. just
what type OF schools-day. evening. or
part time-may be necessary TO meet
local requirements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Force of Habit.


For heavens sake" he exclaimed
when he had tried on his new suit,
why have you put such enormous
pockets in my coat and trousers?"
Oh the tailor confessed, II must
beg your pardon for that. 1t was a
mistake. You see I have been doing
business in a town where the saloons
were all closed on Sundays"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Not Serious.

WAS young Sappleigh seriously
hurt when he was thrown out OF his
automobile?"
mo, he struck on his head. OF
course, his injury was painful, but IL
could not. IN the nature OF things,
have been serious"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
The mIohs That Makes Riaht.

Jimmie. IL you'll give me a bite OF
your apple I'll let you spin my top"
"G'wan. AS soon as ! git my apple
ct I'm goin' TO take your top away
from you and spin it as long as !
please"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

According to the postal authorities.
- per cent OF the first-class mail is
misdirected. But thai - per cent
never includes a letter with a bill in IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Mr. Mellen says he would have
worked just as hard for $4,000 a year
as president Of the New Haven road
as he did for $4,000. And just how
hard was that?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Considering his name. we hate TO
think what would happen If the United
States government should decide 10
turn Mr.. O'Shsughnessy loose on
Senior Huerta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

One thing the people who respect
the memory of sainted man ought to
do-and that right away-is TO compel
the Lincoln club 10 change fits name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

The time should be past" says Nor
man Hapgood. when we are afraid Of
Young men" But how about the very
young man drivinsan automobile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Now they saF that New York church
never was offered to DR.. BASTARD. leav-
ing US TO suspect IL may have been
only a press agent dodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Knicker-why didn't the cook stay9
Bocker-Sbe was sociologist investi-
eating mIstresses and the mistress was
socioIogist investigating cooks.-New
York sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Mrs. John Jacob Astor has lost her
dog Undoubtedly she has the full
sympathy OF Charles Murphy. who has
lost his goat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

They used TO ask Boss Croker:
Where did you get it," No need TO
ask Charley Murphy where he got II
on election day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Few neighbOrly duties are as tedi-
Gus as forcing national decency upon
an unappreciate nation without using
force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

II seems hardly fair that these
should be counted the same as any
shopping days before Christmas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

"Same-Old-Biu Sulzer compares
himself with Mendel Feilis. But Bells
was not accused OF committing suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

The wise men never speak TIN they
Have something we'll worth while 10 say
And. being wise and thoughtful men.
They say but little even then.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Whx TheN Give IL.

Some people are always giving good
advice because they have no use for
II themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
r1er. in Rock Island
Complaints of delivery service should
be made 70 the circulation department.
which should also be notified IN every
instance where It is desired 20 have
paper GEcontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF argursentstivs
Character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
tion- No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in ali departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island l45. II45 and
z145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

II there is good in US ii win BRING
SUIT good IN others
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
Nov. II in American
History.
HIStOr y.

1S13-Death in Baltimore OF Philip
William Otterbein. founder OF the
Otterbein Methodists; born 1925.
1s83-General James Longstreet's corps
laid siege to Knoxville. Tenn. The
city was garrisoned by the Army
81 Ohio. commanded by General A.
z. Burnside.
is94-Robert Charles Winthrop. states
man and a colleague OF Webster,
died; born 1909.
To forgive fanlt in another IS more
sublime than TO be fauItless oneself
George Sad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Especial Correspondence CT The Argus)
Washington. Nov. I5.-In today's let
ter want to set the people straight on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17

Good evening. have you been held
up?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-17
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at Isz4 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill Entered at tn.
postoface as second-class natter.)
Rock Isiand Member of the Associated
Press
BY The :. w. Potter CO.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-20
ping women and chill

dfen."
No answer.
Not miner stirred.
Counsel for the capitalists looked
helplessly atone another.
81 ask you, Mr.. Morton" COM
handing voice was rising. Again no
answer.
Senator Kenyon, able and far-see-
ing, attempted to control the coming
storm.
''Mr. Morton, did you ever consider
the necessity of arbitration, if only
for humanitarian motiVes?"
The coal baron's answer was curt:
Never, sir"
''Mr. Morton''-eYen Senator Ken
yon's tone arraigned the witness 3
'can you suggest any kind of legis-
lation which would lead to the bet
terment of conditions among mine
workers." Arm flung carelessly over
chair-back, Morton appeared frank
ly contemptuous.
81 have never thought of it from
that standpoint at ALL he said.
The brutal frankness brought Sen
ator MARITIME to his feet, bushy brows
and gray mustache bristling with
honest wrath.
''Mr. Witness, you represent half
the coal operators in the field of
.year-long mine war repeat Sem
ator Kenyon's question"
Still no answer!
Not a capitalist raised his head!
Every miner present looked at a
brother worker with comradeIy I'M
Outstanding.
For, in the silence, the status of
the great mine war turned clean
round.
Miners, long accused, suddenly be-
came accusers. II
Capital, armed and IaWIess, stood
on the defense.
Senator MARITIME, standing behind
the committee table, leaned forward
heavily, as if accepting the burden of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-20

silence far better than YOU or YOUR
COAL CORPORATIONS can stand
such silence, so / say to you, as a
member of this United States senate
subcommittee on labor, but, speak,
ing man to man, | wish to add, sir,
that you are BLACKBOARD of the
meanest kind and that you have for
feited all your rights as decent,
white man. When | remember those
helpless women and children alone
in the night-unprotected in their
poor tents and your death special
sweeping down on then1-God in
heaven, can such things be?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-20

poor tents and your death special
sweeping down on them-God in
heaven, can such things be?"
1890
THE !. w. w. VIEWPOINT
Editor Day Book:
Your front page editorial June 10
hit a soft spot in me. An advocate
of industrial Unionism since its early
infancy l have been as radical as
any man could possibly be, and it is
the only organization that has my
whole, unqualified, unconditional
support. Everything that has been
and shall be advocated by the L w.
w. has been and shall be my slogan,
and on no occasion have ever seen
fit to deny it.
However, your statement to the
heads of the two large industrial
concerns to the effect that you men
will see the day, and it isn't far dis
tant, when you will be pleading to
union labor (craft or graft organi-
cations no doubt) to save you from
the l. w. w. or something more radi-
cal than that" is not a prediction,
but fact that can be readily veri-
fed. The Tribune has had on two
different occasions during the last
winter editorial appeals to honest
(?) leaders in the A: F. of L. to get
busy and stem the avalanche of in
dustrial unionism. And the News
called the condition after the rubber
strike in Akron "a blight of the 1. w.
W." Yes, that is what I stand for,
ga blight of every unnatural condi-
ton, expression, movement or or
ganization," and that includes the
A. F. of L. scab hatchery. That orr
ganization has more grafters, more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

yours, and seemed to suit her face.
/ was deeply interested in her, al
though until this afternoon she was a
stranger. She came to me for a small
matter of business, and after il was
attended to, and before she received
the papers, she disappeared! She had
removed her hat and gloves. as she
was obliged TO wait some time for
certain matters to be looked up, and
these she left behind her. The hat
Is covered with long, handsome
plumes Of the color of rich cream
in coffee"
Young Durham glanced down at
the cloth of the girls gown, and was
startled to find the same rich creamy
coffee tint in its silky folds; yet she
did not show by so much as a flicker
of an eyelash that she was passing
under the keenest inspection.
why should she want to disap-
pearl" The question was asked coolly
and with as much interest as a
stranger would be likely to show.
II cannot imagine" said the old
man speculatively. She apparently
had health and happiness. IL one may
Judge from her appearance, and she
came 10 me OF her own free Will
on a matter OF business. Immediately
after her disappearance. two we'll
dressed men entered my office and
inquired for her. One had an intel.
lectual head, but looked hard and
cruel; the other was very handsome
and disagreeable. When he could not
find the young lady. he laid claim
20 her hat. but had II locked away
How could know that man was heI
friend or her relative? / intend Il
keep that hat until the young woman
herself claims Il. have not had any
thing happen that has SO upset me
in years"
You don't think any harm ha:
come 20 herr" questioned the girl.
Il cannot think what harm could
and yeti is very strange. She wal
about the age OF my dear daughter
when she died. and l cannot get hel
out OF her mind. When you first ap
peared in the doorway sou gave m'
quite a start. thought you were she
II can find any trace of her, ] meal
70 investigate this matter. have ;
feeling that that girl needs Z friend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
Der Health and Strength Back
Again by The Use Of Cardui.

Tampa, Fla.-In a letter from this
city, Mrs. Z. G. Corum writes: was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles. My husband brought
me some Cardui as a tonic, and, from
the first day. IL seemed TO help.
! had almost lost my reason. but,
thanks 70 Cardui. / did not. Soon,
felt and looked like a new woman. l
think the remedy is wonderful.
recommend Il 20 my friends. for have
received great benefit from It.
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs. strengthening
The muscles and nerves, and building
them up to health.
II helps 70 refresh the worn-out ner-
vous system and relieves the effects or
overwork, both mental and physical.
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit Of this purely vege-
table. tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui.
The beneficial effects OF this time
tested woman's remedy, soon show
themselves in many different ways.
Try IL
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to1 "e=ea.' sec; IN pan wrapper 90 rssSs.l
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

There are trains TO New York every
hour almost"
"oh. mol" she gasped in a frightened
tone.
And to Washington often.'
Il should rather not go to Washing
ton," she breathed again.
Pittsburgh, Chicago?" he hazarded.
Chicago will do" she asserted With
relief. Then.the carriage stopped be-
fore the great station, ablaze with
light and throbbing with life.
He hurried her through the station
and up to the ladies' waiting room,
where he found a quiet corner and 3
large rocking chair. in which he placed
her so that she might look out OF the
great window upon the panorama Of
the evening street, and yet be thor
ougly screened from all intruding
glances by the big leather and brass
screen Of the ladies bootblaek."
He was gone fifteen minutes, during
which the girl sat quietly in her chair,
yet alert, every nerve strained. At
any moment the mass Of faces she was
watching might reveal one whom she
dreaded to see, or detective might
place his hand upon her shoulder with
quiet Come with me-"
When Durham came back, the nerv.
Gus start she gave showed him how
tense and anxious had been her mind.
He studied her lovely face under the
great hat, and noted the dark shadows
beneath her eyes. He felt that he
must do something to relieve her. 1t
was unbearable to hiE1 that this young
girl should be adritt. friendless, and
apparently victim to some terrible
fear.
Drawing up q chair besjde her, he
began talking about her ticket.
you must remember / was utterly
at your mercy" she smiled sadly. II
simply had to let you help me-"
II should be glad to pay dou ole for
the pleasure you have given me In al
lowing me to help you." he said.
Just at that moment boy in biur
uniform planted a sole-leather suit
case at his feet, and exclaimed: Here
you are, Mr.. Durham. Had a fierce
time flndin' you. Thought you said
you would be by the elevator door,"
so did" confessed the young man
'T didn't think you had time to gel
down yet, Well, you found me any
how, Hardness"
The boy took the silver given him
touched his hat, and sauntered off.
You see," explained Durham. 'i
wasn't exactly the thing for you to bt
travelling without bit of baggage.
thought it might help them to trace
you If you really were being followed
So l took the liberty of phoning owe
to the clubhouse and telling the BIO!
to bring down the suitcase that lef
there yesterday. l don't exactly know
what's in it. / had the man pack it ant
send it down to me, thinking | nigh
stay all night at the club. Then l wen
home, after all. and forgot to take
along. 1t probably hasn't anything
very appropriate for lady's costume
but there may be hair-brush and som
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

soap and handkerchiefs. And, any,
how, if you'll accept it, it'll be some
thing for you to hitch on to. One feels
little lost even for one night with
out rag one can call ones own ex-
cept a Pullman towel. thought it
might give you the appearance of a
regular traveller, you know, and not a
runaway"
He tried to make her laugh about
it. but her face was deeply serious. as
she looked up at him.
Il think this is the kindest and
most thoughtful thing you have done
yet" she said. Il don't see how l can
ever, ever thank you!"
Don't try" he returned gaily.
"The els your train being called. We'd
better go right out and make you COM
Portable. You are beginning to be very
tired"
She did not deny it, but rose to fol-
low him, scanning the waiting room
with one quick, frightened look An
obsequious porter at the gate seized
the suitcase and led them in state to
the Pullman.
The girl found herself established in
the little drawing room compartment,
and Der eyes gave him thanks again.
She knew the seclusion and the oppor.
tunity to lock the compartment door
would give her relief from the con.
slant fear that an unwelcome face
might at any moment appear beside
her.
The conductor on this train is an
old acquaintance of mine" he ex
planned as that official came through
the car. Il have taken this trip with
him number of times just sit dowr
a minute. / am going to ask him tc
look out for you and see that no one
annoys you"
The burly official looked grimly ovel
his glasses at the sweet face under tht
big black hat, while Tryon Durham ex
planned: She's a friend of mine.
hope you'll be good to her" In an
swer, he nodded grim assent with ,
smileless alacrity which was neverthe
less satisfactory and comforting. Thel
| the young man walked through thu
train to interview the porter and tn
newsboy, and in every way to arrang'
for pleasant journey for one VIII,
| three hours before had been unknown
TO him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
RESULTS THAT REMAIN
Are Appreciated BY Rock Island Peo-


Thousands who suffer from back
ache and kidney complaint have tried
one remedy after another, finding only
temporary benefit. This is discour-
aging, but there is one kidney medi-
cine that has earned reputation for
lasting results and there is plenty of
proof of its merit right here in Rock
Island
Here is the testimony Of one who
used Doan's Kidney Pills years ago.
and now makes his testimony even
stronger.
Mrs. NJ. Felix, $50 Fifth avenue,
Rock Island, Ill, says: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills act just as advertised and /
am glad to confirm the public state
ment a member of my family gave in
their praise in 1909 / had nervous
and dizzy spells and my back ached.
Doan's Kidney Pills which / got at
the Harper House pharmacy, gave me
prompt and permanent relief. Another
member of my family who also suffer
ed from kidney complaint. took Doan's
Kidney Pills and was relieved of his
trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Mllburn company, Buff
falo, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
! take no other.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS SATURDAY. july &c. 1913

down the broad steps, and the hostess
had no choice but to follow her.
The other guests crowded out into
the hall to bid them good-by and to tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
CHAPTER II CONTINUED.

The delicate color hickered out OF
the girls face entirely, leaving even
her lips white, but she lifted her dark
Eyes bravely to the kindly blue ones,
and with sweet dignity bafled the
questioned recognition in his look.
Yes, you are so much like her
that would think you were-her sis
ter perhaps. If It were not for the
name" Judge Blackwell went on.
she was a most interesting and
beautiful young lady" The old gen.
tlcman bestowed upon the girl a look
that was like a benediction. Excuse
me for speaking OF It, but her dress
was something soft and beautiful, like
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
What She Had.

Swabbs married a widow on being
told that she had an ocean OF money.
He afterward found she did not have
a bank account at all. He had only
been told that she had a notion Of mon,
ey, which he found out soon enough
London Telegraph. = -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

him to step in front Of her Window
and wave his hat in salute. Then sho
passed on into the night, and only two
twinkling lights, like diminishing red
berries. marked the progress Of the
train until it disappeared In the cut.
Nothing was left but the hollow echoes