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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
STABBED HIM TO DEATH.

honored drank from the governors
cup, while the slave drank from the
guests cup.
1t was not long after receiving this
attention from the governor that the
guest, white as death. arose from his
seat and staggered from the banquet
hall Beyond the portal he fell dead.
The wine sent him by the governor
was poisoned.
So delighted was the monster with
this plan of murder that he seldom
gave a feast that he did not honor a
guest with a pledging by proxy. When
the slave who stood behind the gov
crnorS chair took up his masters cup
and started for some guest a hush fell
on the feasters, and all we're mute till
it was known who must die. 1t would
have awaited nothing for man to re
fuse TO exchange cups with the gov.
ernor, for it would have been consid-
cred a sufficient excuse to order him
dispatched at once. Indeed, those who
were thus called upon to die in the
presence of others preferred to meet
death manfully.
In the governors household was a
Roman maiden named Tullia, who was
a great favOrite with him. His affec
ton for her was about the only auda-
bic feature in him But Tullia did not
dare to attempt to influence him in the
matter of his assassinatiOns, for the
bare mention of them, much as he low
ed her. would have caused her own
death. Tullia had lover named Bal
bus, who had charge Of the collection
Of the tribute money, and it was this
young man who discouraged her from
any attempt to interfere with their
master to prevent his assassinatiOns.
She had in mind a means Of stop
ping them by assaSsinating the mon
steT herself. Fifteen hundred years
later, in this same Gaul. It's name
changed to France, maiden. Char
lOtte Corddy. was destined to stop the
flow Of blood during the French revo-
luton by a similar act. Tullia made
up her mind to sacrifice herself TO
save others and cOnfided her determi-
nation to Balbus. Naturally he sought
TO prevent her. Indeed, he told her
that il she would not give up her resO-
I luton he would go at once to Caro-
/ linus. stab him and thus sacrifice his
I own life in place OF hers. On her
promise to abandon her intention he
| agreed that he would join with her in
| forming a plan to stop the assassina-
/ tons in some other way.
One day soon after this interview
/ Balbus met a man whose likeness to
/ the governor was remarkable. They
/ were the same height. both very cor
/ pulent bald. ford and with the same
/ large nose. BaIbus asked the mar
! who he was. and he said his name was
I Nerro, a Roman-Briton. He was very
poor and asked Balbus II he wou!C
not give Lin some money. RaIbus
/ gave him piece Of gold and tod
him that If he would come and SEE
him he would give him more.
/ An idea had got into Baibus' heac
/ Of making the man useful. but it wa,
/ vague. It was to secretly assassinat,
I Caroinus and substitute this man VIII,
resemDIed him in his place But tn,
details Of the plan had not taker
shape. He had conference with Tai
liza, tod her what he had conceived
/ and she promised 10 try 10 fad som,
4 way Of putting his conception into *
: ecuuons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
CAPITAL COMMENT

and items on which the masses are
now paying a tax.
THE INCOME TAX.
Under the income tax provision.
those having an income Of more than
$4,000 must pay a tax Of per cent on
their income IN excess Of the exempted
$4,000 For instance, a man having
an income Of s4,1oO would pay tax
Of 81; a man having an income OF
5000 would pay tax Of $40; $4,000,
$50; 100000, s2,26O; 100000, $685.
$50.
"NNILsoN HAS MADE GOOD"
Woodrow Wilson has already made
good as president of the United States.
You may verify this from the first
man you meet in the street, regardless
Of his political creed, race or color. It
seems TO be in the air everywhere.
The people appear 10 understand that
Woodrow Wilson is on the job in
Washington, working carefully, cour-
ageoUsly and conscieniously in their
interest. and they stand ready 70 hold
mp his hand as often as he may need
/ the backing Of the public sentiment.
( President Wilson's action in reading
his message to the members of con.
gress face to face is being applauded
everywhere. Here Is the story Of the
presidents visit to the capitol, told in
minutes:
/ 12:42-Cabiner meeting adjourns.
/ 12:45-President departs for the cap
itol.
. 12:53-Reachns capitol.
/ 12:54-Received in speakers room
1g:-p-On Gals Of the house.
1:0O-Begins speech.
1:0S-Finishes speech.
1:11-Dons coat in speakers room.
1:12-Enters auto.
Reaches White house execu
tive Ofice.
Thus it took but - minutes to smasf
a precedent Of 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
Mere Opinion.

If every promise were kept, no man
would have time to sleep.
The wise man should be thankful
for the fools. The contrast makes
him noticea bic.
A cigar in the pocket is worth a
boxful in the store.
When one woman becomes jeal-
Gus of another she shows a lack of
confidence in her own charms.
1t is always safer to tell the truth
If you arc sure you can whip the 9th
er fellow.
learn the names of the different kinds
of cloth women wear.
ANY FISH will bite if you have the
right bait
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Governor Foss Of Massachusetts az
aHated with the republican party IN
til the passage Of the PsyneAldrich
tariff law Then ne became a demo
crat ran for governor and was elected
and since has won reelection.
The governor in an address 20 the
legislature more than 20 times the
length Of President Wilson's message
70 the esd congress. calls upon il TO
protest against the passage OF the var
IN bill as indorsed 10y the president
Fosss stated objection TO 10 is tnat 10
reduces duties too Iowa conclusion
easily arrived at by protec-on'st -
heart
The shoe that piuches Foss Us the
schedule free listing boots and shoes.
Massachusetts is first among all the
states IN the production Of these a.t.-
clss and consequently will feel the et-
iects OF their tree listing more than
any other state.
Governor Foss is not different from
gar. zinc, wool lumber and other
democrats He is Tor free trade ia
what hts people consume and for pro
lection on whrf they produced He is
O. selfish economist
His protest will not b. needed be-
cause the effort In drafting the bill
and the end attained. is 20 serve the IN.
terests 81 all the people-'he Consum-
inE and producing interests, and no.
the people OF a particular section, or
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
GENIUS OF A PAINTER.
Da Vincis Prayer and Triumph of AT
While Still a Pupil.

Da Vinci's Prayer and Triumph of AT
While Still Pupil.
II is told OF i.couardo da Vinci thnt
while still pupil. before his genius
burst into brIiIuucy. he received a spe-
cial inspiration in this way:
His old and famous master because
Of MS growing irirmiteS of age felt
Obliged 90 give mp his own work and
one day bude Ia Ninri finish for him
a picture which he had begun. The
young man had such reverence for his
masters skill that he surauk from the
task The old artist. however. would
not accept any excuse. but persisted in
his command. saying simply. DO your
best"
Ia Ninci AZ last trembIngly seized
the brush and. knreling before the
easel suid the following prayer. 1t is
fO- tue sake ~ my beloved master that
/ implore skill and power for this IN
dertakiu=' As he proceeded his hand
grew steady. his eye awoke With Stun
bering genius He forgot himself and
was filed with enthusiasm for his
work
When the painting was finished tie
old master was carried into the studio
TO pass judgment on the result. His
eyes rested on a triumph OF art
Throwing his arms around the young
artist. he exclaimed. My sou. paint
no more"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
PRESIDENT WILSON AND THE
PRESS.

ENESS
:. ess comment upon the appear
ance Of President Wilson before the
members Of the congress and deliver
ing his message 70 them in person, in
dicates that the Wilson plan is gener-
ally approved The Chicago Tribune,
for instance, saws:
1T has dignity and imprsssiveness.
II conforms 70 the oldest precedent. II
gives physical emphasis 20 the proper
correlation Of adm illustrative and legis-
lative branches. It presents a govern
ment as unity
Mr. Wilson's character is such that
he viii not be accused Of endeavoring
by extraordinary procedure 10 gain a
pompous moment Of parade. It is as
lie SAYS, the only diguiled way for
he president 10 address congress. The
transmission Of message from the
president 70 the Two houses has BELT
led the importance Of such a docu-
meut in the manner Of its presentation
and acceptance.
Mr.. Wilson's idea Of his relation.
ship 10 congress. first indicated by his
announcement that he would occupy
the presidents room AT The capital, is
GiEuifed, wholesome and justified"
the Chicago Record-Herald con
Guides an editorial complimentary 10
President Wilson as follows:
"The friends Of simplicity, dignity
and responsibility in government
ehould heartily approve every effort tc
bring about proper cooperation be
tween the legislature and the execu
tive We do not want usurpariOn
noise, sensational bullying of either
branch by the other, but ne want har
mouious and above-board efforts 70 de
termire public needs and 70 serve the
public interests. This is wholly cIu>
patible with honest independence il
legislature and executive and funda
mental separation OF powers"
The Springfield Register believe
these comments and others .mi.ar. p
papers Of all political beliefs. are nor
than justified. President Wilson :
serving the whole people He is oppos
ing privilege. He is courageously dc
ing his duty as God gives him TO Sc
tina, duty. and he ought to have The er
couragement OF every red-bloode
American citizen who has the courqg
of his convictions and vino appreciate
patriotic service in public Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

quired to pay q single penny Of tax
alton TO the national government on
their swollen fortunes.
II goes without saying that the su-
gar trust, the wooden trust. the lum-
Der trust and the beef trust will con-
demn the new tariff bill s class legis-
lation. They were never heard 10
complain. however. Of class legislation
when il hit the other fellow.
The masses Of the people produce
the wealth. and by legislative advan.
raze d few get possession of it, and
now these few object to the transfer
10 wealth of even the amount Of taxa
ton derived from the tariff on wool
ems. cottons. sugar. meat and lumber
which are but q few Of several thous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Nav acted of1e glad the Gay
That paw swore on;
Shed lots Of pleasant things to say
When paw swore OF;
She sed that smokin' cost a pile,
And every time looked her smile
Seemed gettin' broader all the while
When paw swore OF.
She praised paw up. I ten you what!
When he swore of.
And sed that now we'd save a lot
Since paw'd swore of.
shs told the Browns and Greens and
Grays
About our paws strong minded ways,
And things went nice for several days
When paw swore off.
But after while paw he got glum,
Cause he'd swore Of;
He'd jaw US all to kingdom come
Paw he'd swore of,
He'd set around the house at night
And look as though he'd Ike TO fight
They wasn't ennything went right,
Cause paw'd swoTe off!
One day he got TO scoldin' nav
Paw he'd swore on
Cm-m-m, how he did lay down the law
And he's swore off
So NAV she up and at him when
He'd got all through, and told him, then,
She wished that he'd swear on agen-
Paw he's swore OFF
On swearing on!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Paris. April 1f-There vas recently
demonstrated during the congress Of
Spring Seekers" in Paris. what ordi-
narily would be considered magic OF
the highest order.
With he aid Of a sesnitized rod.
Mons. Pelepart, a member Of the con
gress, was able 70 discover a hidden
spring that up to that time had been
unheard Of The photograph shows
him actually locating a spring on the
Bo.s de Nincelues.
Americans have often heard Of the
magical rod that possesses the power
Of discovering hidden oil or minerals
Invented by some get-rich-quick genius.
this rod was nothing more nor less
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
The Genial Cynic
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER
HE MASTERY OF MOODS.

rAvE you you
you particular friend
the cards O
turn pleasant kindly
o
find
maybe.
of this life
he
the
photograph
actually
MOOD
A friend
he world o and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

gress proposes TO
take some of the
tax of of such ar
tiCles as woolens,
cOttons, sug ar,
meat and lumber.
and 10 make up for
the loss OF revenue
by taxing the in
c o m e s of the
wealthy.
Under the Payne
Aldrich law the
hats, coats ana
shirts OF the ma S.
es are taxed al
most Il per cent.
while men lik 2
John D. RoCkefel-
Ter having an an
nual i \ c O m e Of
$50, 100000 a year
have not been re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
ZEIGLER HEIR WINS SUIT
Court Refuses Interference by Late
MIIionaire's Half.Brother.

New York. April Surrogate Co
hslan has refused the applica-
ton Of George u. Brandt. half-brother
OF the late William Ziegler. million
aiTe baking powder manufacturer. TO
be allowed 20 intervene in the pro
cediugs recently instituted by William
Zie-Ier. adopted son Of the "a n
powder king. 10 obtain $4,000. 600 &C
cumulsted income Of the estate.
The latest accounting Of the estate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
Good lime Coming, Girls.

The girls that are growing up nov
will have one important advantage
over the young married women of to-
day"
What's that?"
Their husbands will not be con-
tinually telling them OF the fine cook,
ing their mothers used TO do"
How do you know"
Because the cooks vons allow the
mothers of the coming race to stick
their noses into the kitchen"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Don't get alarmed over what YOU
read about Secretary McAdoos gag
order" When YOU SEQ The 'ainr IN
operation YOU will wonder how the
special correspondents managed 10 get
their scare story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
She kreu. L.

One day a teacher was having 2 first
grade class in physiology. She asked
them If they knew that there was e.
burning fire in The body ail Of til
time One little girl spoke I'D and
said.
"YeS'm- When it is a cold day I can
see the Oke."-National Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Surprising" asked the teacher of
the class in naval strategy, you were
sitting on top of fort and you sudden
ly saw a feet of japanese warships
coming up the bay. What would you
do?"
I'D sit still. Only a fool would go
running around at such q time and ex-
pose himself to the danger of getting
nit by a stray shot"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
SECRET

than q means Of separating gullible
folks from their ready cash. II is be-
cause Of this that many Americans,
reading Of this wonderful divining rod,
may be skeptiCs'.
The secret is one with which he does
NOT care to part. The rod is of metal;
nothing out Of the ordinary except
that It is sensitized. It is suspended
from a loop attached to any part Of the
garment Of the wearer. who holds both
ends firmly in his hands. When the
searcher arrives a. 2 place where a
spring is to he found, the rod under
goes a series OF violent vibrations,
similar 10 those recorded by a seismo-
graph when an earthquake thousands
OF miles away takes place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Huerta says the refusal OF the Unit
I'd States 10 recognize his govern
mcnt" rs causing MN serious enhar-
rassment Bu- wouldn't it no better TO"
him 10 get one before he seeks recog-
milton for IL?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Mrs Pankhurst. the English suffra-
get released from prison because she
refused 70 eat, is PROBABLY making up
for her stubborn fast nov. ~ least
sou can bet your life she's Chewing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

\ legislator says II costs the Alton
road 100000 year 20 haul members
o.! the general assembly 10 and from
Springfield Is U possible that each
one is furnished with a special private
caro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

shows the present value 10 be about
SI6.O00O00 Under the will young Zieg-
Ter is 10 receive one-fOurth Of his in
heritance at the age of %. one-fourth
at 80. one-fourth al IS. and the re-
mainder when he reaches the age Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Wash'agron-The mast Of the old
bartIeship Maine rests in Arlington
National cemetery and vii be raised
GE shaft % marx that section OF
tle national tu-y.ug ground in which
-epose the bones Of the victims OF the
disaster rho ren- down with the ship
Havana harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Those English suffragists certainly
are unreasouab BILE When they are in
prison they refuse to open their
mouths. When they are out, they re-
fuse to close them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
Shocking.

William, William" said Mrs. Ar
buthnot, get up. The telephone bell
is ringing"
he drowsily replied. I'm so sleepy"
How can I do that?" she indignant
ly demanded Il haven't anything on
but my night dress, and it might De a
man who Is trying to call US"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

In Dayton. Ohio, they are dealing
IN practical religion, a Sunday church
Eotice reading Bring shoyels and
brooms instead OF bibles and hymn
ala"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

And while you are getting out the
lawumower. hose and rake, you might
Uaus0 moment 20 asrr-'i.r Grw the
stored.avay screens have come
through the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
Fully Exclaimed,

10y F'N'''NNa
PA, do captains Of industry wear
uniforms?"
No, M son"
Why not?"
Because they need loose clothes
that have plenty OF pockets in
then"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

Sulzer OF New York must be a good
governor He's tho most highly prais-
ed and the most bitterly condemned
executive IN the country today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
Little Willie on Family Troubles.

LITTLE WTITc OF T aIIIIJ ITOuUTIS'
Last week our baby had a spazzum,
And our old dog has feas,
And we've got humps, too-paw be
has EN-
And I've got hives! Nav she's
Half sick, and says We haven't got
No mummy neT idees,
Cause they're things can't be caught
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
BY CLYDE H. TAVENNER,


CONGRESSMAN FROM THE FOUR
TENTH DISTRICT
Special Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, April 12.-The demo
cratic tariff bill now pending in con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

TERMs-Ten cents per week, BY car
rier. in Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to tho circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where IT is desired to have
raper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton 80 such articles will be printed
yer fictitious siEnatures
Telephones in all departments: Cen.
trail Union. West I45. ll45 and 214s
CIion Electric. 5l4B
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

They use some language in Kansas.
For instance. a Sunfiower state paper
says a husband is not necessarily a
Disagreement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island. III. entered at the
postofics a. ssoond-clsss mattsr.)
Rock Island Member Of the Associated
Press.
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14
April Il IN american
History.

SGi-Confederates took possession Of
Fort Sumter after .;s evacuation by
the United States garrison.
1SG3-Rattle Of Irish Bend. La. result
ed in a victory for CoEfe2arates led
by General Richard Taylor.
I905-Remains Of John Paul Jones. ma
val hero Of the American Kevolu.
ton. discovered IN Paris.
i91l-Denman Thompson. noted char
acter actor. died at West Swanzey,
y. Il: born 1853
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-14

The only knowledge that a man has
IS the knowledge he can use.-Macau-
lay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17
THE WISE MEN FROM THE EAST
IN THE MOVIES.

The moving picture company required
half a dozen camels for the caravan of
the Three Wise Men. The natives owned
many camels, but these they refused to
lend for the purpose for love or money
because they did not understand. After
many explanations that the Americans
had nothing to do with the Turkish army,
the natives finally agreed that if the
Three Wise Men were actually produced
the camels would be forthcoming
In due course the men who took the
parts Of the Three Wise Men arrived on
the scene on donkeys, and finally, after
much argument, the camels were pro-
duced Throughout the time the famous
Bible scene was being enacted Just out
side of Bethlehem. the natives stood about
suspiciousy, offering many protests de-
spite the exceedingly liberal fee for the
hire OF the cames. The appearance of
the Three Wise Men In the streets OF
Bethlehem. by the way. produced a pro-
found sensation. 1t was necessary for
them to walk through the streets for
about mile to Join the caravan. The
curious crowd of natives became so great
that the three actors were obliged to take
shelter in a convenient shop On their
entering the room the proprietor OF the
store gazed thoughtfully at the group for
some time and finally remarked, IF
this were a couple of thousand years ago
I would have taken you for the Three
Wise Men from the Bible. "-Chrlstan
Herald