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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
Real Strength.

There are many men who never
Get a chance TO go astray;
They must work away forever,
Getting very little pay.
They have freedom from Temptations,
So they keep from doing wrong,
Mastering their inclinatiOns.
Though they may be weak or strong.
There are some men who have riches
And can still ignore the lure
OF the gaudy evil which is
Too expensive for the poor.
When the rich turn from temptation
And decline to yield to wrong
They deserve our admiration.
They, indeed, are brave and strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
RED CROSS ANNIVERSARY.

Saturday, Aug. %, 1914, will be the
5Oth anniversary of the adoption OF
the Red Cross treaty or the treaty OF
Geneva.
Reviewing the history of the Red
/ Cross as q worldwide institution, an
editorial in the American Red Cross
Magazine for July will say in part:
Fifty years have rolled by since
the holding OF the first international
convention in Geneva. Switzerland,
when the Red Cross treaty was adop-
I ted That was on Aug. %, 1864. For
I a half century the humanitarian arms
/ OF the civilized nations OF the world
have been marching TO the relief OF
distressed peoples under the banner
CT the red cross on a white ground.
Almost everywhere human beings ex-
list today the Red Cross is recognized
as the insignia of mercy, succor and
neutrality
Partly due to the work Of the Unit
ed States sanitary commission in safe
guarding the health and alleviating
the suffering OF the sick and wounded
during the Civl war, conferences were
which first II, then 25 countries we're
represented, out Of which grew the
organization and recognition OF per-
manent Red Cross societies throughout
the world. Field agents of the United
States sanitary commission subsequent
10 the convention OF 1864 were the first
relief workers to use the red cross
sign and flag in actual service.
In this second conference the &C |
tons OF the convention OF 1863 we're /
reviewed and the Red Cross treaty. /
a new rule OF international |
law, was entered into. The United 1
States was represented by it's minister, |
George c. Fogg, and by Charles S. p.
Bowles. the European agent OF the
sanitary commission. According to
these gentlemen, the documents and
statistics telling of the practical effects
IF the efforts of the sanitary commits
sion in preventing and alternating suf-
ering during the Civil war proved of
he utmost value TO the second Geneva
congress, and Mr.. Bowles goes so far
IS to say that but for these visible
demonstrations OF the benefits of or
.anized relief work this congress prob
bly, would have been a failure.
The resolutions and recommends
Ions may be summarized as follows:
"First-That each government ex-
end its sanction, authority and protec-
on 10 sanitary commissions and their
elief corps. 1
"second--That IN time of war the e
rivilege OF neutrality be extended 10 h
military hospitals, officials II
Id attaches OF the medical services,
.gulars and volunteers. 10 nurses and n
the inhabitants IN the theatre of II
ar who should receive and care for IA
o wounded In their homes. g
Third-That the universal insignia e.
ID tag OF persons, officials and vol "a
teers. who might assist in the care s'
the wounded in war. and OF ambu- u
ices and hospitals IN ali armies be IS
white flag or band with a red cross ..
e cross Itself was not otherwise ~
scribed." al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

est boast:
The arm that is the strongest may not
have the farthest reach,
And the man who talks the longest may
not make the finest speech.
The rose that is the reddest may not have
the sweetest scent;
The man whose strut is proudest may not
be most prominent;
The woman who has Jewels that she
measures by the peck
May not have the slimmest fingers or the
most delightful neck.
The man who works the hardest may not
draw the highest pay;
The one with deepest knowledge may not
have the most to say:
But the man who is most modest gets the
last seat in the rear.
And the one who blows his bugle is the
one whom people hear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
stoats Hurt In Paeks.

In some years stoats appear 10 be
more numerous than IN others, and
they are seen not In ones and twos.
but in dozens. hunting together in
small packs. Stoats win hunt together
from scent and In full cry like a pack
OF hounds. one always. keeping the line
and followed closely by the others.
This sight has been recorded by differ
ent Observes who have also seen YEA,
ssls hunting IN The same way. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
That Was Different.

81 never believe anything one wom-
an tells me about another" he said.
II was just going to tell you" she
replied, that your wife had given
me to understand that she considered
you the handsomest, bravest, best and
wisest man in the world, but I sup
pose it is useless, for you will not be-
heve she ever said it."
ooh, of course, there always are
exceptions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Indiana. though its highways are in
oomparably superior to those of ILL
uois. * going ahead IN an effort to
make them better. The governor has
Just named a highway commission with
five members in an executive capacity
and 10 as an advisory board. This
means that Indiana, having enjoyed
good roads for years. knows what they
are worth. 10 means also that Illinois
VIII be a long time catching up even
n IL starts now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

When candidates for state Office
wait half a month at the Office of the
secretary OF state in order TO get first
place on the primary ballot il is time
~ amend the law so that the places
Shall be- determined by chance. This
sort OF an endurance test can hardly
be relied upon 20 always bring the
best material for office 20 the front
and It is Vasteful and unnecessary. a
better plan would be TO give all an
eqral chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
ALAS! THE PITY OF It'll

My husband
used to assure me
that he would be
my willing slave.
why are you
complaining? 1t
is the general I'M
Outstanding that
he is UnIir SILVA -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
Pridn.

81 pride myself upon the fact that I
never have gone home in condition
that made me fear to face my wife at
the door"
What about that time when several
of your friends had to carry you in
side after they had lifted you from the
hack?"
well, I wasn't afraid to meet my
wife at the door or anywhere else"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
Brady,M.D.
The Indiana Baby.

ing such a nice healthy baby. The
other is from the secretary of the
healtl; board, offering the boards serv.
ices TO help the mother keep the baby
Whatever they do with all that hog
ch0'era money in Indiana, this much
is certain: They're going in strong for
babies in the Hoosier state when they
eypend $4,000 all at one time Just to
save a few common, everyday, thou.
sand dollar Indiana babiesi and that
when the hogs are in urgent need Of
tender care.
Questions and Answers.
Alexis writes: How old does man
ordinarily cut his wisdom teeth? l am
p and l have cut only one OF mine. 1
am subject to severe attacks of facial
neuralgia.
Eighteen to thirty. Nearly fifty per
cent of adults fail to cut from one to
all four OF the third molar, or wisdom
teeth. The wisdom tooth is giving
way to evolution, like the tonsil and
the appendix. Possibly your neuralgia
is caused by an impacted wisdom
tooth. Have you seen your dentist?
''V" inquiries: Has any advance
been made in the treatment of hay
fevnr the past year? Some doctors
seem to consider hay fever a Joke,
but it is no joke to hundreds who
suffer from 1t for months every year
and are not in a position TO take an |
annual trip to a summer resort for |
'elief
Reply.
Yes. We are beginning to understand |
he nature of hay fever and hence to
make fewer jokes about it, Outside of
borough treatment of any local abb
in nose or throat, and a
,eneral Overhauling OF the patient, the
'est outlook Is a course of immuniza
ion against the causative pollens by
means OF gradually increasing doses
Z a toxin prepared from these pollens.
one goes at ii in the right way one
an develop an immunity to most any,
hing these days.
pertaining to health II your ques-
erred through these columns; II not
d. addressed envelope is enclosed.
iual cases or make diagnoses. Adj
are OF The Argus. Rock ISland. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Lieutenant John Cyril Porte. who IS
getting ready TO fly across the Allan
tic. appears TO be deyOting more of his
time 10 writing for the newspapers
than he is spending on arranging for
the voyage. Walter Wellman prepar-
iig for his various aerial exploits had
nothing on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Hogs-in the average legislator
opinion are entitled to more con.
sideration than babies. That is a tru-
Ism familiar TO every state health de-
partment. But in Indiana, while hogs
are highly thought of by the legisla-
ture. babies are conceded TO be an as
set worth saving, too.
DR.. ]. n. Hurry, secretary OF the
/ Indiana State Board of Health, asked
the legislature last year for an ap-
| preparation OF $4,000 for the printing
and distribution of THE Indiana Moth
ers' Baby Book" The legislature,
naturally enough, cut the figure down
to $4,000. there being considerable hog
choiora about the state which demand
ed state aid. Indeed, there would have
been nothing doing for the babies had
not DR.. Hurry called attention to the
fact that the legislature had already
appropriated a larger sum just to
save the hogs.
A Splendid Idea.
This limited edition OF the Baby
Book is presented to exclusive moth
ers only, that is TO say mothers who
have undertaken the hazard of bring. |
ing up their first baby.
The book. like the Virginia AL |
manac distributed by the Virginia |
Health Board. gives valuable informa-
ton in simple, easily understood Ian
guage. IL contains chapters on par
eniage, pregnancy. the preparation for
IaLor. first aid for emergencies and
to mothers. Then follows
he soundest kind of advice about the
general care and feeding of babies
lad brief chapters telling all about
iu-sing, teeth'Ig. the baby's clothes
Ind other details which young mothers
must understand.
Instead OF testimonials" or boosts
or Old Doctor Quackem's Soothing {
syrup or Mother Magree's Sure !
Worm Expeller. there are two let {
ers included in the Baby Book. One /
J from the governor. congratulating {
be mother on her good fortune IN hav- I
Dr. Brady will answer all questions
ion Is OF general interest II will be ansl
{ will be answered personally II stampt
Dr. Brady will not prescribe for indivi
.ress all letteEs TO DR., William Brady, c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
savaoe Game In Inai.

In the province OF Sind. India, there
sre more than 3.5I3.ooo people, and
yet there are occasional tigers. nan.
theirs. leopards. wolves and hyenas
The gnd. or Wild sheep. the ibex. the
cainker. the black buck and the hog
hssS ara comparatively common.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
June 80 in American
History.

1I'S - Washington placed General
Charles Lee under arrest for too
precipitate retreat at the battle or
Monmouth and for disrespect TO the
commander In chief
1ISo - James Edward oglethorpe.
founder Of Georgia. died: born 1855
1SS2-Gulteau. assassin OF President
Garfield, hanged for the crime in
Washington.
19Oe-Carrie Burnham Kilgore. pioneer
woman lawyer. died; born 1897.
All the news all the time,-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

How long Will it be before bust
ness Will be able 20 rake the mead
ows. sweet with Nhay?'" inquiries the
Washington Star. The first crop is
about raked now. The second IS due
Sept !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
Some Women Never Learn.

You never put anything where It
belongs" he complained.
why are you scolding me again.
George?" she replied. What have I
done now that is wrong?"
Every morning find my knife and
my keys in my right hip pocket.
Won't you ever learn that prefer to
wear them on the left side?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
rhsn ha WOULD Nsed Moro.

How much of an income do you
think you could live on comfortably %
81 think could manage to be very
comfortable on about $4,000 a year
until my wife found .out that I was
getting that much"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
No Fun for Him.

$50 you are not going to have any
vacation this Year,"
''No. my wife broke her ankle a few
weeks ago and will not be able TO go
away alone"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

This Is a land OF opportunity"
boasts the St Louis Globe-Democrat.
"a poor cOngressman's daughter has
just been married TO the great Walter
{ Johnson"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

TERMS--Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island. 50 Pc year oy mail
IN advance.
Complaints or delivery service should
be mace 20 the circulation department.
which should also be nouned IN every
instance where 80 g. desired 20 have
pspcr discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communication o. arEuments5ivs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
O. er fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN AL departments. Cen
trai Union. Rock Island I45. II45 and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Il is much easier to go TO war with
Mexico than it is 10 avoid a resort
10 arms. DO those who talk fight loud
est fight best?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Later events in the Balkans indicate
that King Peter of Servia may have
had a hunch when he retired from
the throne a few days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

Yes, 1 know, but he isn't willing
any more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
ACCORDING 10
Z PRECEDENT q

The hen { h 9 {
cackles loudest
may not lay tho
largest eggs;
The mule Z h a {
kicks the hard
est may not
have the long
est legs;
The tree that Is the
tRllest may not
bear the sweet
est fruit,
And the girl who
is the fairest
may not wear
the s m all e 5 {
boot.
The man whose
brow is highest
may not always
know the most;
The hero who Is
bravest may not
make the loud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 second ave-
nu2 Rock Island. IL. CEntered At the
postoface as seeond-class mattor)
Rock Island zssmber of the Associated
Press
~ THE !. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-30

pertaining
ton OF general interest will be
viii personally
Al letters William
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
Royal Mexican Ghost.

The hot springs of Las Siervas,
near Vale de Canizos, in a remote
part of the State of Guerrero, Mexico,
have been visited by few people from
the outside world, says the Boston
Transcript, but they are famous in
the legends and history Of the In
dian tribes of that part of the Re-
public.
According to the natives, the wa
ters of the springs possess great
medicinal properties. In ancient
times the springs were the favorite
bathing resort of the noble families
of the Tepaneca, Alcolhua and other
tribes that lived in that region.
On both sides of the chief spring
there are huge rocks with hieroplyph-
les and the figures of women beauti-
fully carved. Judging from the robes
worn by the women, their stately ap-
pearance and the jewels around their
necks, the figures must represent
princesses or ladies of very high
rank.
The spring is at the entrance to a
grotto that has never been explored.
From the grotto a rumbling sound
resembling distant thunder is to be
heard all the time. According to ma
tives, the rumble is caused by the
ghost of King Excamina, who ruled
over that part of the country three
or four centuries before the Span
iards discovered America.
King Excamina, the tradition says,
was as bad as man could be. He
murdered people merely for the pleas
ure of seeing them die and committed
every crime. He had his palace con-
structed in another cave, which COM
municated with that Of the spring by
a tunnel. There Excamina, in COM
pany with some of his favorites, had
orgies that lasted weeks and mouths.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
EX.SLkVE Is STRANDED.
Venerable Negro, Victim Of Pickpoc-
ket, Given Aid.

Columbia, July 11.-An old negro
man, on his way from Florida to
North Carolina, to visit the son of
his former owner, had his pocket
book and railway ticket stolen from
him near Savannah. Through the
aid of interested travellers, he was
enabled to reach Columbia. At this
point he appealed to the Associated
Charities, who, after investigating
the case, provided him with transpor-
,tation to his destination.
1t seems that quite while ago the
wife of the old man visited their
white folks" who had sent by her
an invitation to her "ole man" to pay
them a visit also. So the aged cou-
pie saved and skimped and got to-
gether enough money to buy the old
man a new suit of clothes and a rail-
road ticket. His plight when he ar
rived in Columbia was most pitiable.
But the cordial reply from his young
marster" that he would gladly reim-
burse the Charities for any assistance
given the old servant, and also care
for him when he reached home
brought great joy to daddy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
A $4,000 Suit Of Clothes

What was described as the most
valuable suit of clothes made in the
last 100 years, was sent from the
Red Star line pier to the public
stores to be appraised for duty. 1t is
studded with gold, silver and pearls,
and was made to order for the late
King Otto, of Bavaria.
The suit was brought to New York
on the iceland by Miss Anita Koeck,
who has the necessary afidavits to
prove its genuineness. The attesta-
ton made before the United States
consul of the coat, waistcoat and
trousers, with an elaborate hat, was
$4,000. There are 5000 real pearls
embroidered on the coat and waist
coat. The $4,000 suit will be exhi-
bited in the windows of Fifth av-
enue jeweler.-New York Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
ORDERED TO REFUND TAXES.
Cherokee Treasurer to Pay Back the
Farmers Who Suffered.

Gaffney, July 11.-Last summer a
certain area in Cherokee county was
devastated by a severe hail storm,
and Senator Hall succeeded in get
ting bill passed by the general as
sembly relieving certain people in the
affected area from the payment Of
taxes. The act was so indefinite in
it's terms, however, that the county
treasurer did not feel justified in re-
funding the taxes, so friendly suit
was instituted, which resulted in an
order from Judge Sease to the treas
urer to refund the taxes, and he is
now ready to do so. The defect in
the act was due to the printer, and
not to Senator Hall, who prepared
the act.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
PERSONAL MENTION.
People. Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

Mr.. H. P. Dyches, Of Aiken, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. S. E. Neeley, of Olar, was
In the city yesterday.
Mrs. c. B. Free is spending the
summer at Saluda, n. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Mcmillan
spent Sunday in Charleston.
Miss Sadie Desportes, of Ridge
way, is visiting Miss Ruth Riley.
Mrs. John Cooner has gone to
:Saluda, N. c., to spend the summer.
Mrs. NJ. ". Hit, Of North Au-
susta, is spending some time in the
city.
Mr.. N. R. Hays, of Apalachola,
Fla, is spending some time in the
city.
Miss Estelle .Rutledge left on
Sunday for Atlanta to spend some
time.
Mr.. W. D. Sease, of the Ehr-
hardt section, was in the city last
Friday.
Misses Margaret Easterling and
Pearl Counts are visiting friends at
Allendale. p
The family of Mr.. F., w. Free
left Tuesday for saluda, N. c., to
spend month.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Simmons left
yesterday for a visit to relatives in
Alabama and Florida. - .
Mrs. J. P. O'Neill, of Blooming
ton, ILL.,, is visiting her brother, Mr.
D. R. Matheny, this week.
Miss Addys Hays has returl. ed
from a delightful visit to friends In
Greenville and Chick Springs.
Col. F. N. X. Bailey, of the Bailey
Military Institute, Greenwood, is In
the city spending some time.
MT. duu WI .. 1eopOAI 0sSA AZ
turned on Tuesday from Tybee, Ca,
where they spent several days.
Mrs. R. Lee Klauber, Of ST.
George, is spending some time in the
city with Mrs. W. A. Klauber.
Miss Bessie Armstrong, who has
been spending some weeks in Savan-
nah, returned to the city Saturday.
Mr. Malcolm Graham has return
ed to the city from Clinton, where
he spent his vacation with relatives
Mrs. DR.. Bowling left on Friday
last for Roanoke, Va, to spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. A.
r. Neal.
Mr.. C. C. Smith and son, of the
Ehrhardt section, were in the city
yesterday to attend the campaign
meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
WANNAMAkER IS YEARS OLD.
Sends Birthday Message Of Thankful
ness to Friends.

Hale and hearty and thankful for
friendships, which he counts among
his best possessions, John Wanna
maker celebrated his 18th birthday
today at the home Of his son, Rod
man. Asked for message, Mr.. Wan
namaker wrote the following:
"To get up to this birthday is far
road to get over. But there is no un-
beautiful borderland between sum-
mer and autumn. Each birthday op-
ems to a new beginning along the
highway of thankfulness to try to
bring ones work to completion, and
at least try to help the other man
to do the same
Mr.. Wannamaker said he had en-
joyed few happier birthdays. Wires,
mails and messengers brought more
than 125 messages of congratula-
ton, some from Europe. He took
especial pride in hamper of roses
sent from New York on an order
cabled by London friend.
81 wonder whether We appreciate
our old friends as We should" he
said. ''It is sometimes easy to make
new friends after one has achieved
more or less success in the world but
It is our old friends whom we knew
during the earlier days and who are
still our friends just as simply as
then we should value most.-At-
lantic City dispatch to the New York
Times. =
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-07-16
LARGE INSURANCE CHECK.
In Settlement of Policy Carried by
Late Augustine T. Smythe.

Rock Hill, July 14.-Probably the
largest life insurance check ever paid
in this State was received at the Office
of the Equitable Life Insurance So
ciety in this city yesterday. 1t was
for SS2,302.64 and was in settlement
of the policy carried by the late Mr..
Augustine T. Smythe. of Charleston.