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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
LUXURIOUS NECESSITY.

How much would you give to have
opportunity knock loudly at your
door? And after you and opportunity
had formed winning partnership
would you begrudge the price?
-Four years ago Lydia Kyasht was
a dancer in the imperial ballet in St.
Petersburg and glad to be able to
earn $500 year.
Then opportunity knocked, in the
person of NJ. LeveauX, a theatrical
agent" says the Des Moines News.
He saw possibilities in her dancing
that neither she nor her friends had
seen. Would she pay him Is per cent
commission for ten years If he doub-
led. trebled her income?
''She certainly would, Gladly she
signed the paper.
Forthwith the resourceful NJ. Lee
veaux got Lydia a London engage
ment; salary. $500 a week. Fine!
Gratitude unbounded.
THE next deal was even better:
$500 a week became $275. These past
four years the agile Lydia has re-
ceiyed. instead OF the Russian $500 a
year. an average income OF $4,000 n
year. 20 say nothing of press notices
and stunning pictures IN the papers.
But when NJ. Leveaux arranged an
American tour az S11OO a week. be-
hold Lydia's mind had changed. A Is
per cent commission looked too big.
She broke her contract.
Now this isn't press agent dope;
IT'S London court record. brought out
In suit which VI. Leveaux finally
withdrew in consideration of $4,000
cash damages. Lydia also paying
costs.
You see, We must be amused at
any price"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

We sat at the play together. the beauti-
full maid and I:
The hero spoke of the weather. the hero
Inc 1eaved a sigh;
But they blindly failed to discover what
anyone else could see.
Tho man was the lady's lover. and deep
~ in love was she.
And the girl whom loved. but never had
asked to become my wife.
Said sweetly: isn't It clever, and isn't It
trio to life?'
We sat the play proceeded; the hero
at last spoke out;
The girl gave the hint he needed to leave
him absofved from doubt;
But modestly she retreated as he rushed
with extended arms.
And fervently he repeated the story of all
her charms;
Then, inst as the play was ended, she
promised TO be his WIFE,
And people said: isn't It splendid. and
isn't II true TO life?"
We sat in n cab together, the beautiful
girl and I,
For 1t CHANGED to be stormy weather.
and her manner was sweet and shy.
She promised before we parted, as the
maiden did in the play:
bade her goodnight. glad-hearted, and
sorrow seemed far away:
But our senses. 1t seems. We're straying;
she is gay as my former wife.
And people no doubt are saying: "Oh,
isn't II true to life?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

The old world have involved the prin-
cipal nations OF Europe I'm war. III
time had been taken for thought. II
there had been a breathing spell. an
ger might have cooled and reason re-
sumed its sway. There is always time
enough left for war and bloodshed af-
ter peace has had n chance to offer
better way with honor. and failed.
No rights are lost, no vital principles
surrendered by a years elaboration
for the purpose OF maintaining peace
with honor.
II Secretary Bryan's plan had pre-
vailed in Europe. the terrors of war
on that continent would never have
been experienced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Baseball and football players, min
ers who work in a crouching position,
cumuters clumsy about detraining on
the move. and sometimes ladies trying
TO turn a sommersault getting off a
street car. experience a sudden twist
of the knee joint, followed by locking.
so that it is impossible to straighten
out the leg.
There is great pain, often enough
to produce fainting. Some one begins
to pull and haul at the injured limb,
twisting and turning, in a kindly eff
fort, To reduce the "dislocation." Sud
denly there is a snap. and the knee re-
gains its full power OF movement
again.
TriHing Things Cause Trouble.
But this is only the beginning of the
trouble. At once there is more or less
swelling and soreness. which will dis
appear after a few days of rest. Later
on. however. the patient is pretty like
" to suffer a recurrence of the acct
dent under slight provocation, such as
a sudden turning about on the street,
or even turning over in bed This
time, and at many, subsequent times,
the patient will probably succeed in
overcoming the locking Of the joint by
wiggling the leg. Stepping on a car.
stumblin on a curb, or even an effort
to cross the legs while sitting in a
chair. may be enough to produce a
locking, which will cause great embar-
rassment to the patient. One patient
suffered the accident while in a swim
ming pool; another fell upon a spoked
fence and was seriously injured in an
effort to save herself from falling
when her knee locked
Prolonged rest and careful support
OF the knee after the initial injury is
the best preventive measure against
loose cartilage in the knee. But when
the first injury has healed. leaving a
portion OF the cartilage movable and
so subject to pinching between the
heads of the bones. then the wearing
of some form OF elastic bandage or
brace for the knee is advisable.
In the case of a laborer or an ath-
lete who Is anxious to continue at his
regular occupation, and even in the
case OF a woman who has suffered
much trouble from loose cartilage. an
operation may be done. A few years
ago surgeons disliked the idea of open
ing the knee joint-the largest joint
in the body-but today. under aseptic
technique, the operation is quite safe.
The loose cartilage may either be
stitched in place or. what is more
customary. removed. This gives com
plete relief
Questions and Answers.
C. c. II. asks: What is the cause of
herpes or "cold sores?"
Reply.
have never come across a human
being who knows. Do you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
To the Voters of the
Fourteenth District

As your congressman, have been
en- tho Job every minute, answering
practically every roll call.
! have endeaVored TO conscientious
~ serve my district and my party, so
that the voters who elected me would
not have to apologize for having done
so.
am now a candidate for renomina-
ton, subject to tho will Of the demo-
cratic voters TO be expressed At the
primaries on Sept. 9Th, and will deep
W appreciate IL II you will take care
of my interests while I remain here at
my post Of duty and take care Of yours,
which il is my duty to do, especially in
.visys-of present existing conditions
throughout the world, which may at
any moment require emergency legiS-
fztion for the welfare of our own coun-
Try. Under these unusual circun1-
stances, ! will be especially grateful
for any acts my friends may take in
my behalf.
CLYDE n. TAVENNER.
u. S. Capitol,
Washington, D. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
WAR AND NEWSPAPERS.

Girard in Philadelphia Ledger: A
big European war will be fine thing
for the newspapers" said the Phila-
delphia manager OF a large electrical
company.
In what way?" 1 inquired.
Help you TO sell papers," was the
reply.
Alas! Others may see your oint-
ment, but you alone can observe the
fly swimming around in It. The ink
is scarcely dry upon the printed test.
n4ony of one newspaper manager to
the effect that the Spanish-American
war had cost his publication a tidy
S75O,OOO.
The editor of the London Post told
me his paper had twenty correspond
ents in the Boer war and cable rates
were then S1.20 a word from Cape
town. That African conquest was the
biggest menace to newspaper divi-
in a generation.
! saw dispatches come from Manila
during our instruction there which
cost $4,000 a column. That included
the price paid the special correspond
ent for sending one article.
Yes. 4 convention of newspaper
proprietors would as quickly indorse
a great war for their own money-mak-
ing purposes as a farmers grange
would vote to employ pack of wolves
10 guard their sheep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Beside the RivuIet.

We sat beside riVulet
When neither of us knew a care:
It was a day I'll ne'er forget;
The sky spread blue above us there.
Her eyes were dark, her lashes curled,
Her cheeks and tempting lips were red:
Below our feet the water swirled
leafy branch spread overhead.
I took her slender hands in mine,
/ her bushes come and go;
Her profile superbly fine.
Her soft neck was as white as snow.
My first fond kiss I give to you"
said; alas. I'll ne'er forget
For then an owl called out ITO wfo?''
I fancy she suspects me vet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
The Daily Story
The Rivals-By F. A. Mitchell.
Copyrighted. 1914. by ISOLATED Literary Bureau.

when John German died he left bis
daughter Helen an orphan with no In
come. Richard Hunter, a bachelor
friend OF Germans, had lent him S3s
600, taking a mortgage on bis farm
for security. Hunter did not ask for
the security; German insisted on Civ
ing 1t.
Helen German was but seventeen
years old when her father died and
knew nothing about his affairs, but
German had talked with his friend
about her.
Dick" he said, Helen at my death
will have nothing but the farm, and
you hold mortgage on that for pref
ty near all it is worth. There's only
one thing that would give me any COM
fort ut leaving her, and that's out Of
the question"
What is it?' asked Hunter.
IF 1 could see you and Helen mar
ried before 1 die l wouldn't feel wor-
ried about her."
A faint flush came over Hunters
face and light of pleasure in his eye,
but it was transient.
THAT can't be-" he replied sadly. ION
account of the difference In our ages.
Helen is but sixteen. and I'm thirty
eight"
That's not an impossible barrier.
But there is another reason why can't
see my little girl provided for as I
would like. She's given her heart to
a young sailor"
Hunter looked grave at this and
asked if the lover would not be able
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
PEACE WITH HONOR.

The senate committee on foreign
relations. moved. no doubt. by the
tragedies OF war in Europe. has fav-
orably recommended the ratification Of
Secretary Bryan's peace treaties"
with foreign nations. and they are
aow being considered by the senate.
These treaties are Tar in advance OF
anything ever undertaken IN the way
OF arbitration
In case OF international disputes, no
matter what the cause. these treaties
provide that investigation shall be
made and arbitration proceedings in
stituted They provide further. that
under 10 condition shall hOstilities be
gin for one year. A month ago IL was
not thought possible that senatorial
ratification could be had. Now II is
believed 10 be assured.
That the principle embraced IN thse
IS correct, IS proved by the
haste with which the evil passions Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Advice to the Innocent.

We have a letter from a young wo-
man who asks:
Can l succeed as a chorus girl and
remain innocent? My friends tell me
that 1 am very beautiful"
We are unable to give expert advice
concerning the possibility of succeed
ing as a chorus girl and remaining in
nocent, but we feel safe in saying that
II the young lady is provided with a
suitable supply of innocence in her
present environment it would be a
pity not to keep it right there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
CRITICISM.

Did you enjoy
Miss Doodleson's
singing last eve
ning?"
We'll, in a way,
l did. But it
seemed to me that
she lacked a sense
~ n-nno-tion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Dogs and Moslems.

Dogs in Mohammedan countries
have even more freedom than with us.
not because Mohammedans love them
more, but because it is impious to kill
or ] lest an animal, however mean,
that Allah lets live. But there is no
bitterer insult than to call a Moslem
a dog. The Swiss Family Robinson"
is not admitted at the Turkish custom
house because it tells about a dog
named Turk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Aug. IS in American
History.

lSli-brlgiNn urSaii ;. nOnlDaruhenA
Fort Erie. Canada, 10 when ~.
American army retired after Wv
indecislve battle OF Lundys LAW
July %.
1S9S-The Spanish surrendered NAN
TO the American army after y
val and land bombardment ioh0"
ed by an attack by troops.
19IS-Governor William Sulzer OF Ne'
York impeached by the asSeiios'
When a woman has no pelsos,
appearance left she begins tnlnAs~
hia thoughts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

TERSIS-Ten cents per week BY car
rser. in Rock Island: IS 2s- yea- oy Toal
IN advance.
Complaints % dcIiV cry scrvice Should
be made - the Giro uistion department
which should also be notified In every
instance where II Is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers hare M
authority IN the premises
AL communications O. a-gu7aen .sSiys
character. political CT religious. rust
have real name attached fer publica-
ton no such articles viii be printed
ever fictitious signatures
Telephones IN al departments. Cen
,rsl Union. Rock Island AS. II4s and
21<5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Not a Happy Thouoht.

Yes" said the preacher. money is
the root of all evil. 1t is dross. When
money was invented curse was laid
upon mankind. 1t is a stencil in the
nostrils. The Lord saith: We have
sold yourselves for naught, and We
shall be redeemed without money
The collection will now be taken"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Professor Brander Matthews Of Co
!umbla university. although a good
deal Of a dreamer and theorist. has u
practical side when his mind IS busy
with theatrical matters. Thus he has
discovered that the dramatist must
think o, the boy in the gallery as well
as the young girl IN the box"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

The Alps constitute one Of the fences
Of Europe, and Switzerland is FORUM
ate 10 be on It. Some people think
there is no intention Of disturbing IL
on account Of the memory Of William
Tell. while others more cynical re-
card its safety as due 10 the fact that
r mas no seapOrts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Alleged confession Of a woman at
Niagara Falls recalls 10 readers OF
-etentive memory the story OF the
mysterious Staying OF a Mrs Bailey
In the Office OF a York state doctor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
How He Got Her.

II refused my husband more than
dozen times before he finally ner-
suaded me to be his
How did he get you at last?"
why, you see he got an offer 20
go to another city and had made up
his mind TO accept tt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

That the warning nations in Europe
are not yet in a mood TO accept Amer
lean mediation is indicated b. the re-
plies TO the presidents oher. But
there comes a psychological moment
"a every situation IN time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

II is stated that the labor unions Of
Italy prevented that country from en-
tering into the present European con-
fict II this is the fact all honor TO
the labor unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
ODtimism-

PA, do you know any optimists?"
yes. We have one in our office.
Every time he draws his pay he thinks
he is going to have several dollars
left at the end of the week"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
EooIed Her.

Boarder-I found something in my
bedroom last night. madam. and
Landlady Indignantly - There's no
such thing in the house. You must
have brought II in with you. Boarder-
All. perhaps | did-it was a five dollar
bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Mr., Peck.

There's one thing" he said. that
I'd like TO know"
I'm glad to hear it." replied his
wife. although there are many things
that you ought TO know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

yes, noticed that. too. a person
as stout as she is ought to wear
stripes running up and down instead
of the other way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Wall street is betting on when
change will reopen. This is the only
kind Of argument with which Wall
street is familiar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

The future woman may be bald. as
enc scientist predicts, but the chances
are that none of her casual acquaint-
ances will know II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Russian Children.

4 Russian is not OF age until he is
26 years old. Until that time at least
four-hfths OF his earnings must go 10
hts parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

The Interparliamentary Union cor
rectly concludes that the United States
is the safest place for its next ses-
sion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

duced the photophone, by means of
which one may talk over a beam OF
light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Q. S. CAPITOL,
Washington, D. c,

The only necessary that has not
gone up in market value is men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Didn't Lack Humor.

you never laugh, Myrtle. You seem
to have no sense of humor"
my dear, it's not my humor; it's my
eth.''-Smart Set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

The Associated Press deals in facts
not in rumors and grapevine tele-
yramg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Il keeps Secretary of State Bryan
busy looking after Americans in Eur
ope and the japanese and Chinese in
Asia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Every ruler in Europe agrees It was
some other ruler that started II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave
nvi. Rock Island. Ill. CEntercS ~ the
pos;ofsce as second-clsss matter)
Rock =Siand Member OF che ASscctsted
PrcNa-
BY THE J. w. POTTER 60.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-19
MRS. S. 2. SPR0UL
DIED TUESDAY MORNING

Mrs. s D sproul died at the hos
pital here At 6 o'clock this morning.
Deceased came to Canon City with
her husband and daughter from st.
Louis. Mo, about a year ago on ac-
count of her health and established
temporary home on Orchard avenua.
riast Canon Recently the wife and
daughter removed to SIG whipple ave
nue.. the husband. who is a contractor
and builder. having gone back to St
Louis to work at his trade.
Deceased leaves. besides the sorrow
ing husband. a son and two daugh-
tiers. one Of the latter being at the
bedside when the end came this morn.
ing. A married daughter lives In the
east and the son in Wyoming.
Mr.. sproul is expected to arrive
from st. Louis this evening.
The funeral arrangements have no,
been announced
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-19
CARD OF THANKS

Deeply grateful for the courtesy of
friends and neighbors to us on the
occasion OF the death OF the late Louis
FurIon. particularly the kindness Of
the associates OF the deceased at
Chandler. who furnished pail osarsrs
for the funsral and many handsome
Moral tributes TO the memory of tire
deceased. we take this method cs en-
veying TO all our sincere appreciation
and thankfulness.
MR.. AND MRS. z. l. FLEsiIEf..
MRS. LOUIS W. FURLoN.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-19
TAX LEVY FIXED BY
CUUhlY COMMISSIONERS

The board OF county commission
ers. in accordance with a resolution
made and adopted. has axed. subject
TO u change in some instances by the
state tax commission. the following
levies on all taxable property in Ere
mont county for the ensuing year:
The county levy for all purposes is
40 mills, which viii be divided as
follows: Contingent fund three-tenths
II a mill. General fund two and three
tenths mills poor fund seven-tenths
Of mill. general school fund seven
tenths OF a mill. road fund two mills.
Improvement fund thir,y-one hun
dredths OF mill.
The total levy In Canon City for
all purposes exclusive OF the viaduct
fund. is PA mills. Florence levy for
all purposes 22s5 mills. South Canon
levy for all purposes 2i.0I mills.
The levies for purely municipal pur-
poses are: Canon City . mills. Flor
ence mills. South Canon 10 mills.
East Canon . mills. Coal Creek s
mills. Prospect Heights mills. Rock
vale 1t mills
The levy Just made. II no increase
is made by the state tax commission.
viii result in slightly lower taxes
for 1915 rhan was the case this year.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-19
SOME SPECIAL TAXES
UNDER NEW RevEkU: LAW

Unaer the new Law. adopted re-
Gently by congress to make up n dea-
cheney OF approximately 100000. 900
in the national revenues caused b. the
falling OF OF imports from abroad.
caused by the Euruopean war. spe-
cial government license OF $3.50 is re-
quired to he paid by all dealers in
cigars and tobacco. This law became
effective Nov. LIST and local dealers
in that class OF merchandise must
comply with II at once or run the risk
Of being 'pinched" by the internal
revenue collector. As dealers in TO-
oacco are not apprised of their lia-
nility. under the law they have to
send their license money in without
special instructions TO do SO. Appiica-
tions for these licenses have to be
made to tie internal revenue col.
lector at Denver.
Beginning Dec. list n special stamp
tax. similar TO the one in vogue dur
ing the Spanish American war. be-
comes effective and will apply to per
fumes. lotions. toilet articles and drug
gists' sundries. as well as to chewing
gum. etc.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-19
Building School House a. Radiant.

c. r. Foresman left Monday morn.
ing for Radiant. where he will SUI
Derintend the construction OF n new
school house for which bonds were
voted a few months ago by the tax
payers OF the district. Mr.. Foresman
took four carpenters with him from
canon City and expected TO get as
many more at Florence TO help him on
the job. This proposed school building
will contain two rooms and will af-
ford ample accommodations for It's
patrons. Heretofore the Radiant
fchool has occupied one Of the houses
owned By the mining company.