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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

fett1 war, an evening or scream
ing fun and hilarious sport The
grand climax of the BIG THREE
DAYS with the. bars down and
the white lights turned on in
full. 1t will be one continuous
round Of fun and laughter up
and down the GREAT WHITE
WAY. Free.
$3.50 Free dancing on pavement at
corner of Main and Shoshone
Streets roped off and plenty Of
free seats provided for both
dancers and spectators.
All of the entertainments during the
entire three days are to be free, ex-
cept the baseball games, and only the
usual minimum charge will be made
for these events. 1t is the intention
of the business men of Twin Falls to
make themselves the hosts of the en-
tire surrounding country for these
three big days, not for the purpose of
charging them outrageous prices for
all they see and hear, but for the pur-
pose of giving them grand good
time, such as Twin Falls knows how
to give and give it to them for nothing.
This is a season of bOunteous crops
and good prices, this will be a Get
together meeting, where all can
meet, enjoy the best and most COM
plete list of free attractions ever Of
fered in this country and become ac-
quanited with each other. A period
of three full days of fun, pleasure and
amusement free to everybody.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29
AN UNUSUAL SHOE OFFER
Buttloph Shoe Store Sell Dollar
Shoes.

During its present sale the Buttolph
Shoe Store is offering some wonderful
bargains in oxfords for men and wo-
men that are attracting the thrifty
bargain seekers The exfords are not
cheap dollar shoes, but are four and
five dollar shoes in only odd sizes.
hence the very low price. Persons
who can be fitted are sure of a splen-
did shoe for both wear and style
Adv
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

FARMS TO RENT-1mproved and
near town. Are, also slightly devel-
oped. Would give part Of latter for
development. Address x, Hollister,
Idaho. Aug 20 If
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

LOST-A bunch of keys, somewhere
on Fifth Ave. or Second St. North.
Reward for return to this office.
Aug 20 tt
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

An experienced woman cook wants
work in or out. Camp cooking pre-
ferred. 120 End Ave. E. Phone 227
Aug 20, pd
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

Day work or chamber work by an
woman. Phone 227.
Aug 20 pd
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

A repetition OF your want nd. q,
small cost. might pay" II you're try
Ing to rent roomA
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

Toppy single drivers for ladies'. at
Dooley's Livery. June "a tt
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

The executive committee are rapid
ly getting their program for the big
Oh-ad-i festival, September
18th, 10th and Goth, into definite form.
1t is impossible as yet TO make de-
tailed list OF the many attractions
that will be offered the public, but the
following is a tentative programe and
one which viii not be subject to many
changes:
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-08-29

1880 Band concert. Free.
$500 An evening given over to the
Great 0h-ad-i Parade and q con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
READY FOR THE BATTLE

Anstria-Hmgary, an empire with
tS.161. 1855 people, raises her hand to
heaven and vows that, alone and IN
aided. she is willing to brave the ter
rors of war with Montenegro. whose
population is about 100000. Such re-
markable heroism has not been seen
since the worId-encircling British en-
pire nerved itself TO attack the Boer
republics.
In spite of Austria's belligerent dis
position. the chances are slightly in
favor Of peace in the Balkans. 1t is
sad but true that European diplomats
care little for human rights: and, re
duced to material terms, the points
OF issue betweeH Austria and Monte
negro are not worth a fight
But even If she succeeds in bully
ing the little state which has half as
many inhabitants as Austria has reg
ular soldiers, the empire of Francis
Joseph has won nothing but the hat
red Of the Balkan peoples. The day
may come when that hatred will de
eide a general European war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

In spite of numerous warnings
much ignorance is still displayed re-
garding the danger of methyl or wood
alcohol. This lack of knowledge is
shown in some quarters in which it
ought to be least expected. For exam
pie, the New York board of health a
few months ago passed the following
ordinance: mo preparation or mix
ture containing methyl alcohol intend
ed for external use by man, or so
used. shall, when offered for sale, sold
OF used, be especially labeled, as fol-
lows: This preparation contains me-
thyl wood alcohol If the forego-
ing means anything it permits viru-
lent poison to be sold to the ignorant
public without specific notice of its
toxic quality. The sanitary code of
New York, adopted in January, 1912,
includes the following section: mo
person or corporation shall offer for
sale any food or drink which contains
methyl alcohol commonly known as
wood ALCOHOL, or any preparation or
mixture of any kind whatever con-
tanning the same intended either for
internal or external use by man; nor
shall methyl or wood alcohol or any
preparation or mixture containing the
same be used on or applied to the
person or body of another" This or.
dinance was certainly based on what
we definitely know of the poisonous
characters of wood alcohol, Columbi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
PROPERTY INCREASES.

Two lots in the heart of Chicago
business district now valued at over
,S.000.O00 were bought so years ago
Tor about $4,000, according to a re-
port of a special committee which
unearthed a lot of similar deals that
have resulted in fortunes to the pur-
Chasers.
In lS43 BuCkner 5. Morris purchased
from the state for 81 .266.67 a corner
.pt at State and Madison streets, and
n years later he bought the next lot
Tor $500. That land now is valued
j., $500 a square foot.
In July. 1886. Hiram Pearson. after.
wards governor of Iowa, evidenced
his faith in the future of Chicago by
purchasing from the government, for
the sum of S4lO. a piece OF land in
Chat then may have been regarded
the extreme south end OF town. This
particular piece OF land lies south Of
Jackson boulevard and west of State
street, extending 20 Van Buren, street
hnd 10 Plymouth Place-one city
block Evidently he bought this land
with a view to profit, and he quickly
realized his ambition, for he sold IL
q days later for $9S more than he
paid
Who would then have dared to
dream that this same piece of land
would be valued at Sl2,OOO,OOO and
more? Yet that is the value which ii
Has today, II recent transactions in
The block are taken as a criterion.
George W. Snow, who bought OF
Governor Pearson, Jared better still,
Tor that deal made a fortune for him
SELF and his heirs, and a pretty penny
would have been added to the millions
This investment produced. il he had
not traded so feet of the frontage al
the southwest corner of State street
aud jackson boulevard for FIVE acres
N Lake View.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
FINANCING THE FARMER.

The need for financing the farmers
Of America better, which has become
necessary to put agriculture in the
corn belt on a better footing, has
caused an inquiry into the Credit
l'oncier OF Australia. through which
the savings may be loaned to farmers
under a government guarantee. "Un,
der that system" a report states, the
commissioners Of savings banks will
grant loans in amounts Of from $3.50
20 $4,000. with interest at the rate
OF "a per cent per annum. In addi-
ton TO paying the interest, the Dor
rover must pay half-yearly install
ments on account of the principal,
which, with the interest, make the
total payments equal to 8 per cent per
0nnum, and these pay OF the loan in
81 and one-half years.
The success of the movement is
shown by the fact that considerably
over SIO.00O.O 900 has already been ad-
vanced. The economic charges, and
the system OF a sinking fund which
automatically liquidates the liability
over q long term Of years. with the
option Of paying OF the whole or any
part at the end OF any half year. are
very attractive features. The pur-
pose in the adoption OF this plan by
Nic.'-ia. in Australia. is that the rap
ii .ct.lement OF hundreds OF thou
s-acs OF acres Of new land. and the
Rapidly increasing resultant products,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
As to Fiery Steeds.

Yes" he said. as he went on hunt
ing for the place where his automobile
was broken, the day of the fiery steed
is past. It's bad thing for the poets,
but we can't stay the march of prog.
ress for the purpose of looking after
the needs of the bards. Poetry with.
out the fiery steed will not be poetry,
especially where it refers to such mat.
tiers as the ride from Client to AK,
Paul Revere's little trip and that hur.
ried movement in which Sheridan
played so important part The fiery
steed has passed from the scene
forev-"
Just then his fingers happened to
form a connection between the ends
of a broken wire, and with a yell he
came back to realization of the fact
that the fiery steed was still in evi.
dence by large and active majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
WOOD ALCOHOL--pOIsON

an spirits, etc. AS to the danger of
this product, attention has already
been called to the death of II NUM-
cipal dodgers in a Berlin asylum from
drinking cheap schnapps made with
what corresponds in America to Co
lumbar spirits, the so-called "deodor-
lied" wood alcohol. Later, in another
German town, seven deaths and the
usual accompaniment of blindness
followed the ingestion of a cheap
drink compounded from a "deodor-
lied" wood alcohol sold by a local
druggist under the trade name of
'Spiritogen''-a sort of Teutonic Co
lumbar spirits. The crime having
been committed in Gelsenkirchen in
stead of New York % the culplit was
hailed into court at once, (2) the trial
lasted seven days, at the end of
which 90 the poisoner was sentenc-
ed to two years imprisonment. and
(4) the sentence was carried into eff.
feet
For the safety of our citizens, says
the Journal of the American Medical
Association, the sale of every form OF
"deodorized' methyl alcohol should
be prohibited. Although many states
and municipalities have made legal
provisions for the former contingen
cy, these laws are frequently dead
letters. Denatured alcohol answers
every legitimate purpose of Colum
bian spirits, and is even cheaper thar
that toxic agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
CHILD WEDDINGS IN INDIA.
Candy Kept the Baby Partners Quiet
During the Ceremony.

During the Ceremony.
Four hundred marriages we're per-
formed simultaneously at the last wed-
ding celebration at Surat among mem
bers OF the Lewa Eunbi caste.
None OF the brides was more than
twelve years OF age. the majority be
ing from one TO seven years old. while
the bridegrooms varied from three to
nine. Most of the contracting parties
sat or lay on the laps of their parents
during the ceremony and were given
sweets to keep them quiet
The caste only celebrates every ten or
twelve years.
These baby brides, OF course. do not
join their husbands when they are
married. They wait until they reach
the age OF ten or eleven. when there
is second marriage Should a baby
brides husband die before she reaches
the age for the second marriage she
becomes a widow and has to remain
so all her life. In such cases the
widow at once loses caste. her orna
ments are taken OF her. and she be-
comes a sort OF outcast. hardly treat
ed. looked down upon and generally
made household drudge.
The husband. on the other hand.
should his baby bride die before the
second marriage. may marry again. In
fact. he is expected 10 do so within a
few months OF the death OF the BRIDE
Bombay Cor. Philadelphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

He sighed because II was his fate
To earn the blessings he received;
Because he was compelled TO wait
For opportunities he grieved.
Ee mourned because he could not claim
A certain lady for his own;
He sadly sighed because his name
In many quarters was unknown.
He thought his fate was hard to bear
Because he seldom got a rest;
When he began to lose his hair
A bitter sadness filed his breast
But when he lost his appetite
And when good health was his no more
He sadly wondered day and night
Why he had ever grieved before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of life in
London high society of rather a spicy
character are expected when the di-
yorce case of the Duke and Duchess
of Westminster is heard this summer.
The duchess started the proceedings
and makes sensational charges.
The duke is the richest peer in Eng
land. At the age of 20 he came into
possession of his title and his i'm
mense estates, which are valued at
many millions. Since then Che is
now 3D he has spent his whole life
in the pursuit of pleasure.
In 1900 he became engaged to the
beautiful Miss Shelagh West. daugh-
ter Of the Colonel and Mrs. Cornwall
lis-West. Then he went TO the Boer
war, and once there lost no time in
becoming entangied with a notorious
charmer. Miss West hearing of this,
the engagement seemed in a fair way
10 be broken However, differences
were patched up and the wedding oc.
CURED in 1901.
Getting married didn't interfere in
the least with the dukes pleasures
and he was soon forming attachments
with women of the stage He was
particularly enthusiastic over Miss
Gertie Miller, one of the lively stars
of the Gaiety theatre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
The Genial Cynic
THRIFT.
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER

nearly all
- Il involves selfdena
relation niggardliness
Of
becom and is a
partnership honesty
velop
vast
and
thrifty On contrary
A a
is as
quickened
drudges to aspires achieves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
IN The SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS.

The Illinois vice committee which
is so busy unearthing and exposing
things, is tackling very serious
problem. While much good may and
doubtless will result and some shock.
ing practices may be disclosed and
-4ispelled, there is need for extreme
caution that there be no unfair
treatment of employers or employees.
The commission cannot afford to lis
ten TO the narrowing stories of some
young girl, and, without giving the
other side hearing, jump TO the con-
clusion that a great wrong has been
done and drastic measures for relief
must be taken.
No girl should be underpaid, and
we all know there are hundreds who
are receiving but a pittance for long
hours and close, combining work. On
the other hand, it is not fair to create
a feeling of dissension and dissatis-
faction on the part of unskilled ap-
prentices by making them think they
are entitled to as large pay as work
CTS VI tApcfl tISt anu DhAAA 6ohCS
| by years of practice. The commission
should diligently study to avoid Great.
| ing any ppejndices between employers
/ and employees and between either Of
these parties and the public. Above all,
/ both sides should have a full and
! impartial hearing. 1t is so very easy,
after listening to disclosures that
seem most shameful on the face of
them, to pass speedy Judgment and
fail TO wait for an explanation from
the condemned. If an employer OF
womans labor is shown to pay an
average wage approximating what is
fair minimum wage, the isolated
statement of some apprentice or new
employee should not be allowed by
the commission to be given such cred
ence as to SOW the seeds of discon-
tent and incite the incompetents to
stir up strife, or the public to hasty
condemnation.
AS an evidence of how easy it is
to misjudge when but one side is
heard. a case brought out at Spring.
field last week might be cited. A
young girl came before the commits
sion and aroused their strong indig
nation by telling how she worked long
hours for the meager pay of 81 week
The employer. when called, placed a
very different light on the matter
He said:
This girls sister was employed
by me. receiving $3.50 per week She
came to me and said she was anxious
to get something for her sister to do
The sister was the girl who testified
today. told her had no place fol
her sister at that time, but she in
sisted there were reasons why, hel
folks were anxious 10 give her some
thing TO occupy her time and give
her oppoi tunity to learn something.
did not need her, but made a place
temper arily in the pattern depart nent
where she had an opportunity L
learn from ar excellent girl who i
getting $40 a week After she hat
been in this place some time ! fount
reasons why ! should not retain he
and I asked for and accepted her res
ignatIon.
Now there is a case where seriou
? injustice would have been done t
the employer had the investigation
stopped with the girls story All O
/ which should impress the commission
with the knowledge that they hav
a hard problem and that they sAoul
, by no means allow prejudice o'tak
' the place of fairness to all concerned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
Another Rule With Exceptions.

woman who had started upon a liter
airy career, that success is in store
for everyone who keeps honestly try
ing?"
Well replied the gray-haired au-
thor, 81 am sometimes disposed to
doubt 1t. ! have been honestly trying
for thirty-three years to get my wife
to take an interest in what l write,
but success seems to be as far away
as ever"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
Ears Of Animals.

The ears OF the tigers. foxes. wolves.
cats and other beasts Of prey bend for
ward. while the ears Of animals OF
flight such as hares, rabbits. deer, etc.
bend backward. This is because the
ears Of beasts Of prey are designed for
the purpose OF collecting sounds in the
direction taken by the animal in pur-
suit Of its prey. The ears Of an ami
NAL OF hight. by turning backyard. en-
able Il TO hear the sounds made by a
pursuer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
washington-An earthquake shock

Washington-An earthquake shock.
apparently outside the 5,00O-mile zone
from Washington. was recorded on the
seismograph at Georgetown university
yesterday. The main displacement
was east and west The shock felt
Monday night throughout northern
New York and lower Canada was the
most severe since the Champaign
of 1868. reports Professor
George Halpert Chadwick of St Law
renee university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
The Problem Was Clearly untensbIe.

The Problem Was Clearly untenable.
Dorothy, little FIRST grader in the
city schools. has small brother who
is considered an angel child by no one
but mamma, so when teacher gave
Dorothy this problem. IF your mothei
should give you cents fov keeping
Jack while she goes to market on
Saturday how much would you earn
In six weeks" she readily replied
why. Miss Hudson. I wouldn't keep
that naughty boy If mamma gave me
q quarter!"-Kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
May / IN American
History.

lS1S-The British under Colonel Proc
tor laid siege to Fort Meigs, on
Maumee river. which was held by
1900 United States troops COM
manded by General w. II. Harri-
son.
1S63-Battle at Port Gibson, Miss; 6rst
engagement in Grants Vicksburg
campaign General Hooker placed
his army on the defensive at Chan
cellorsville. Va.
1910-Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn.
q. S. y. retired. noted naval con-
structor. died: born 1899
All the news all the time-Tne Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
NOT GUILTY.

Attorney Now,
Pat, please tell US
what was the an
linus of your as
sault upon this
man.
Pat | didn't
have any animus.
All i hit him wild
was me fishts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
The Plot

what is the plot of this play?' ask
ed the manager.
ut isn't complete" replied the au-
thor. The plot is to get lot Of peo
pie 10 pay 50 each TO see II. and l think
we'll do it If you will come in on the
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
Not the One for Him

He-I was born on the 18th of the
month and it happened to be on Fri
day too.
Shells that the reason you have
never thought it worth while trying
to be anybody?
He decided then and there that it
would be necessary to look elsewhere
for his affinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

is making the want OF agricultural Ia
borers Of both sexes keenly felt.
II such a system were adopted in
the United States, il would not only
keep our own people at home, but it
would induce new settlers to come
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
What's In a Manner

You say you would not wed with
me because my first name is PeteL
All, but what's in name. after all?"
Not much sometimes. A man named
Drinkwster was fined for getting
drunk In New York the other day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

The increased demand for low
priced amusements indicates a pos
yible overcharge for high priced ones
In the past and for more frequent
attendance at the shows at a lesser
cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
A New Experience.

Dropped little at roulette while !
was abroad" remarked the ice man.
Cant beat that game" said the coal
man.
Wasn't trying to- Just wanted &c
see how il feels to lose money
louisville Courier Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
Social Progress.

What slashing fine woman that
Mrs. Sharpleigh is
Yes, she certainly is a clipper But
it's only natural that she should cut
quite dash"
Why"
Her husband got his start as a
barber"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

During the last three years the duke
his wife. He has wandered over Eu-
rope in pursuit OF a good time. So
she is going to get a divorce, and in
getting it will let the court know
something about the dissolute life of
the man whose name she bears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

TERSfs-Ten cents per week. by car
rier IN Rock Island
Complaints of delivery service should
&c made to tho circulation department
which should also BE notified in every
Instance where {, f. desired to have
PAPER discontinued as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
Ali communications OF srEumentative
Character. political or religious. must
hsve real nauo attached for publica-
tion- 10 such articles win be printed
Lr'n fictitious Signatures
Telephones in all departments: Ger
iral Union. West 145. ll45 and 2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

Western Kansas has had a drench-
ing rain. Rather far away, tbs true,
though IL will come home TO you in
the price of your flour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
DisiiIusion.

He thought she was the sweetest.
Dainuest thing in all the world
Till the morning that he saw her
Before her hair was curled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
OF Course.

She-Which half Of the world do
you suppose it is that doesn't know
how the other half lives?
He-The masculine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1894 Second ave-
hue. Rock Islans. nj Entered at the
postofics es seeond-class matter.)
Rock Island Member vt the As,ocsatea
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

The nation wide stir over vice may
have its hysterical aspects, though it
Is nevertheless timely and needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-01

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.