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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

Beside a tail and robust bride of $50
pounds or more. The ceremony pro-
ceeded regularly until in the brides
reply the words Ito love, honor and
obey were pronounced.
At this juncture Bridegroom Calhoun
Clay held up his right hand. A pause
ensued. In the silence Calhoun said:
Excuse me. pahson. but All would
have us wait a moment an let de full
solemnity o. de words sink in-espe-
cially de last two. Abs been married
fo'."-washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

working bodies OF
men in the govern
ment service, are
to receive a much
deserved increase
in salary.
The postomce
appropriation bill,
now before the
house, carries an
increase of practic-
ally 10 per cent
for the rural car
riers, with the ex-
ception that the
increase shall not
amount TO more
that SIS per an
mum.
Ten per cent in
crease is not as
much as the aver
age member of
cOnRrass believes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

mendous blazing arc as It leaps from
cloud TO cloud or from cloud to earth.
The little spark OF n laboratory ma
chine makes a cracking noise. and the
gigantic one in the sky makes a cor
respondlngly great one as 1t tears
through the air and sets up vibrations
OF tremendous intensity.
But it is noticeable in a thunder
storm that the thunderclaps are OF
very different loudness and quality OF
sound. The length and strength Of
thunder peal. as a meteorologist points
out in knowledge. depend mainly on
the size OF the accompanying lightning
discharge. but the loudness and sharp
ness OF the crack that comes before
the peal depend chiefly on the direc'
ton taken by the electric current reIa-
tive TO the nearer.
The first crack or rending noise
comes from the fash itself; the peal
that follows consists OF echoes from
the clouds or mountain sides when
hills are near. Furthermore. the noise
OF the actual fash comes TO US from
all along the Iightning's path. We
hear first that at the beginning OF the
fash and later the noise made toward
the end OF its path When this is short
and we are so situated with reference
to It that the whole report reaches our
ears almost simultaneously. say in a
quarter OF n second, it sounds like one
terrific thump or crash. But If the
electric arc is long and the noise takes
two or three seconds to reach us COM
pIetely 1t translates itself into long,
tearing roar. Thus you may Judge OF
the character OF a lightning fash from
It's own report OF proceedings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Persian Bread.

The Persian native bread today Is
very little different from that used a
thousand years ago. The Persian oven
is built OF smooth masonry work in
the ground and is usually about the
size OF a barrel. Many OF them have
been used for a century. The dough Is
formed into thin sheets about a foot
long and two feet wide and slapped
against the side OF the oven. 1t bakes
in a few minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Awkward.

What is the punishment for big
amy In this state?"
II don't know. Why?"
"Oh, was just wondering or, to
tell the truth, am sometimes worried
a bit about 1t. You see I have poor
memory for dates and cant be posi-
tive whether married my fifth wife
before my fourth got her divorce or
not"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

Somebody has been urging William
Alien White TO run for governor OF
Kansas on the progressive ticket. As
the biggest man in Kansas. White has
nothing TO gain and everything to
lose. Considering some governors
Kansas has had. the honor is a doubt
cuI one TO say the least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
A Plea.

Why come asking me to share
Foolish doubts that fill your mind.
Needless worries that you bear,
Hate or fear that you peer
Into every nook to find?
Why come asking me to sigh
II you have no heart for glee7
II the sun has left your sky
Why presume to spread gloom
Over other men or me7
Take your foolish cares and go,
II you win cling TO dismay;
But II I may cause the woe
To depart from your heart
And teach gladness 20 you, stayi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

The good people OF South Africa,
like the good people OF America a
century or more ago. are still yearn-
ing for popular government The
great strike now on in South Africa
fs said to be not merely a protest
about wages and working conditions.
but a new effort TO establish home
rule Il is not natural in this TWEEN
tfeth century that people should pa
tiently consent TO be governed and
taxed by some alien nation thousands
OF miles away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Iroublesome.

MY husband has given me a check
ing account"
Isn't that lovely? Now you can
buy anything you want and just write
out a check for tt
Yes. I'm rather sorry on one &C
count, though. 1t seems such a lot
of trouble to have to write out a
check for ones car fare, especially
when the cars are crowded, or when
you have to pay as you enter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Dramatic PROGRESS.

what became of that play you
wrote FIVE years ago."
THE managers decided it was too
daring to produce"
"Send 1t on again.
81 did. They say it's too tame now"
Pittsburgh Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

Just as expected. the news keeps
coming that banks generally will fall
in line with and give their support to
the federal currency measure And
you will now travel a long while be
fore you will find a banker who will
say the new plan is not going TO be
help.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

married the beau
tiful young lady
of the chorus,
that one cant
teach an old dog
new tricks.
"All right, pa
pa" she replied.
I shall not ack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

The idea or mutual aid among anti,
Is pronounced by NJ. Cornetz, a French
entomoiogist. 10 be an Illusion. In his
Observations. single ant drags load
rapidly toward the nest. but when
Others take hold OF the object they
pun In different directions, and slow
aroGress is made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
A Cruel Die.

Dolly-No. dear. 1 can't go any place
with Molly. 1 hate her. the cat! Polly
But. darling. you used to be chum'my
with her. What did she do? Dolly
She told me lot OF the nasty things
you said about me. dear.-CleveIand
Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Not az Bad as He Expected.

I'VE have decided" said the head Of
the firm, addressing Hogan. the Jani-
tor, ito dispense with your services"
Thanks. The elevator man told me
yez were goin' to bounce me, but I
knew ye wouldn't be dol anything as
ondaysint as that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

Probably Prof Taft feels annoyed.
1t has come 10 a pretty pass If per-
fectly good citizen cannot have few
acres OF wearing apparel trimmed out
OF his wardrobe without the fact be-
ing commented on all over the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Harder To Find

IT would share my last crust with
you"
81 don't doubt that; but what want
In friend who would be willing 30
share about 500 with me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
A PaIpabIe Mistake.

THE trouble with Bibbler is that he
Is blind TO his own worst faults"
Don't you believe IT. II you were to
set a bottle OF whisky before him he'd
see II even in inky darkness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

According to Booker washington's
statistics, there were 81 lynchings in
this country last year. as against 81
the year previous. The decrease is
gratifying-except perhaps, 10 Cole
BIease-but the case OF the 81 victims
Is not helped much by the showing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

you to jump through a hoop, but it
will be easy enough for you to lie
down and play that you are a dead
one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
ROAR OF THE THUNDER.

its Length and Strength Depend Upon
the Lightning Flash.
Lightning is the glare OF prodigious
electric spark that is turned loose
from some place no longer strong
enough TO hold It and forms q ire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
BY THE ). w. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; 80 per year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where "a Is desired TO have
paper discontinued as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 145. I145 and
zi45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Jan. 17.-Rural free de-
livery carriers, one OF the most loyal,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
GOING TO BE EASY WITH HIM.

You must remember, my DEAR"
said the aged millionaire who had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19

A Useless Pause.
Calhoun Clay was getting married.
Little and lean, he stood at the altar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1894 Second ave
rue. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postoface as second-elass matter.)
u Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Jan. I9 in American
History.

president Washington sew 4
message TO congress trea', 100
French aggressions upon "a
States merchant vessels In tue -
Indies. 100
1S0I-Birth at Stratford, .s,-.d
land county. Va. of Robert p -
Lee, distinguished Confedefss
eral: died 1870 at Lexineto, -. i
1909 Edgar Allan Poe. autnoi'
Boston: died 1S49.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-19
Why Itis Fiesion.

Why II is Fiction. e.
Women are mysterious eSesi IL
tion. There they are solseo ,..,-utL
last chapter.-wisconsin sta'e
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
changeab|e Climate
is A CONSTANT THREAT TO THE
HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE.

DR.. Hartman. OF Columbus, Ohio.
discusses an important health topic.
He says;
Yes, II is the climate, not the germs,
that We have to fear in this country.
The germs are present to be sure,
and are Of some Significance in
diagnosis. Climate, changeable
climate. is the true cause OF disease.
Ihe atmospheric pressure varies, the
humidity OF the atmosphere changes.
Every day the temperature rises and
falls. All this presents to the body
very great trials to adjust to.
The area Of high pressure forms in
the northwest. Moves rapidly south
east, subjecting millions OF our
population to its influence. The re-
suit is. thousands upon thousands OF
people catch cold. A small per cent
OF these thousands do not get well Of
their cold. 1t goes into pneumonia.
or chronic catarrh. or bronchitis. or
IL ryngitis, or pleurisy.
Now. what ! am getting at is this.
These climatic changes are inevitable
No one can prevent them. The very
best we can do is to prepare for
them. defend ourselves against them.
Good health is the best preventive.
The very best. Vigorous health. with
excess vitality. this is Natures own
preventive and protection.
We do not all have this, however.
Some Of us must have assistance.
the assistance that use for myself.
would recommend for my friends to
use. my neighbors and my country
men. Is Pe-ru-na. Keep Pe-ru-na in
the house.
II the children indicate they are
catching cold. give them Pe-ru-na.
grandmother, present those symptoms
that are SO we'll known which precede
a cold, few doses Of Pe-ru-na and
the deed is done.
Some people are very subject to
colds. Others who have weak lungs
and are tiInid about our winter
weather, take Pe-ru-na off and on
during the whole winter season.
The plan is a good one. The medicine
is inexpensive 1t does no possible
harm to the system. 1t keeps the
appetite regular and keen. 1t as
sists digestion and helps the user
through the inclement weather OF
winter.
Ask Yourdruggist for free Perund
Lucky Day almanac for 1914
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Old Cider Glasses.

One of the latest of the RACES OF
ardent collectors Is for old cidel
glasses. especially those engraved
with an apple tree or wreath of ap
pies and leaves. and occasionally the
motto NO Excise" in protest against
the excise duties on cider and Other
liquors. which caused such a revolt
among farmers in 1868.
Old coaching glasses are also in
teresting and rare, says the Gentle
woman. They were so called because
when a coach stopped to change
horses in oden days at an inn these
glasses were brought to the passenger
by an attendant and the contents had
to be taken at once-in a draught a.
rule-for they had no feet. and SC
were called no Heel Taps" anC
could not be laid down until the
liquor had been consumed.
Perhaps quaintest of all specimens
of old glass are sets of egg cups in
WATERFORD both uncommon and very
valuable
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
HUMOR OF A CENTURY AGO
Seems Not Always to Have Been in
Best Of Taste, But This Is
Good Story.

Toole's was brand Of humor that
went out with the pun and the prac-
tiCal joke. The things the comedian
and his friends did off the stage, as i
matter of course and to raise
laugh" would today bring them within
the clutches of the law on many oCca-
sions. The pun was less devastating
as rule.
Sims Reeves told the story in his
"reminiscences how he was playing the
part of Tom Tug in company with his
friend TOOe. who was also a mem.
Der of the cast. In The Waterman.
he explains. a word or two of gag
was held to be permissible: and, part
ly to amuse the audience, partly to
as,onish his fellow-actor, Reeves, in a
certain scene, in reply to Toole's
question whats the meaning of all
this" replied. THE meaning of it is
that you've been made tool of, and
I'm happy fellow"
Johnnie looked very much sur
prised," Reeves relates, "and as pop.
ular comedian does not, if he can help
il, allow himself to be scored off, he,
after a moments retieCtiOn-during
which he must have suffered the keen.
est agony-repied So it sims. "
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
WEATHERWAx BROTHERS QUAR-
IEI

The Weatherwa1 Brothers first pub
lic work was in the fall OF 90. when
they sang throughout northern Iowa
in the notable Mckinley campaign.
They made such hit everywh here that
year that there was al immediate de
mand for them to do other public work
This quartet, in addition to vocal
music, also appears in a trumpet quar-
tet which always brings forth the ad-
miratiUn Of those who love rich. heroic
music. TrUmpets are comparatively
seldom used on the Lyceum platform,
and IT is n treat to hear them when
well played. The trumpets which they
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Recorded in Egyptian Lore.

In the world 5 most ancient records
the monuments of Egypt-we find
evidence OF the existence of the cove
nant of blood Even then it seems to
have been a custom to covenant by
tasting the blood from another's arm
In the "Rook Of the Dead" the most
ancient and most important of the sa
cred books Of The Egyptians, there are
several references to blood covenant
ing and incidental mention of the tast
ing of blood by gods and by men. An
inscription on an ancient Egyptian
monument details a legend of the re
belIion OF mankind against the gods;
of an edict Of destruction against the
human race. Of divine interpositior
for the rescue OF the doomed people
In this legend prominent part is Civ
Ell to human blood mixed with the
Juice Of mandrakes dove apples) and
prepared as drink to propitiate the
offended gods
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
HOmesteaders' Leaves of Absence.

In conformity with the provisions
of the Three Year Homestead
Laws" leave of absence not ex-
ceeding five months in each year
is granted the public land entry
man. but due motto, of the begin
ming and ending of each leave of
absence must be filed with the
Register and Receiver. The Holly
Chieftain has a full list of these
blanks. which have been O.k'd by
the land office athorities, and are
guaranteed to be exactly corr ect
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06

use were made specially for this
quartet.
AS to their vocal work, all four
brothers have fine voices and have had
years of practice together. which has
resulted in most excellent harmony.
from their infancy. and AS some one
has truly said. Their voices have
decided family blend" A unique fea-
ture Of this organization is that there
are two readers in the company.
This entertainment will be given
at the opera house Saturday even.
ming. and promises to be splendid.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Sunshine Is Necessary.

Plenty of sunshine is necessary in
the dairy barn. Remember that win
iows are no more expensive than lum.
Der and they are worth lot more
when the health OF the animals IL TAX
.u into consideration
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Jersey and Guernsey Cows.

Jersey and Guernsey COWS produce
less milk solids other than fat. thus
enabling them to turn larger proper.
tions of their food and energy into
the production OF the desired product
chan cows of breeds which yield
larger quantity OF milk deficient in
butter fat
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Cured of Liver COMPLAINT

II was suffering with liver complaint
says Iva Smith of Point Blank, Texas,
,'and decided to try 25c box of Cham
berisin's Tablets, and am happy to say
that am completely cured and can rec
ommend them to every one For sale
ny all dealers.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06
Announcement.

The Holly Chleftsin's plant is
better prepared to PRINT your sale
oils than any printing house in
the Arkansas valley. We make
Il 4nrciaItv OF this work and turn
.o,r s""rrior quality of bill
P-...c - iue' rirht. Service is
,,~.r D-omDt
The Holly chieftain., 1914-02-06

We have township plats, Chat
t"' mortgages, deeds. and othe-
rms for sale a, our Office. Th,
Chieitain Priptery.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-03

pressed the opinion that the con-
struction suggested by Mr..
James would not only be cheaper
than that proposed by the spec
ifications, but that it would give
a more practical and a better
road.
Many different opinions were
given as to the best kind of a
road to be built and several res
idents of the valley were of the
opinion that rock suitable for
crushing was to be had along the
cliffs between here and Finley.
The good roads committee was
requested to assemble all data
possible and report at an early
cate.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-03

VIM. Jenkins and Miss Melvina
Smalley, and Joe Smalley and Miss
Maud Schroyer were married at the
court house in Pasco, Nov. 25, by
Justice Wehe.
Mayor Richardson and family en-
joyed a weekend visit from G. F.
Richardson, j., who stopped off on his
way back to Pullman from Seattle
where he had accompanied the State
College football team.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Lottie T. Jensen and
Mr.. Lee M. Lampson. The wedding
will be solemnized at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Hill on Christmas
Eve.-Prosser Republican-Bulletin.
George H. Hubbard and Mrs. Jennie
Blanche Hubbard were married at the
court house in Pasco last Wednesday
morning, November 25, Justice Wehe
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard
recently came here from Portland ant
have bought the Holiday ranch.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-03
MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY
Courier Reporter and Princess Theatre
Present Prize Serial Story

Beginning this week and con-
tinuing for % weeks, the Cour-
ier-Reporter and the Princess
Theatre will give to the people
of Kennewick the $4,000 prize
serial story and photoplay, the
million Dollar Mystery" Each
Thursday the Courier-Reporter
will print the succeeding chap
ters of the story by Harold Nc
Grath, and each Friday evening
the Princess will present the
play as enacted by Thanhouser's
famous all-star cast.
'"The Million Dollar Mystery"
is one of the biggest serial story
and motion picture hits of the
day. The concluding chapters
of the story have not yet been
written and a prize of $4,000 is
offered Tor the best solution OF
fered. Details of the prize con-
test may be secured from Mr..
! Banta.
Don't fail to read the opening
chapter which is printed on
other pages of this issue.
In order that those who wish
to hear the Musical Dunbars to-
morrow evening, Mr.. Banta an
nounces that the first show at
the Princess will start at $50
sharp. Two reels of the million
Dollar Mystery" will be shown.
4
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-03
CITY ELECTION
NEXT TUESDAY
C. L. HOlcOmb Withdraws as a
Candidate for Attorney and
Ballot will be Blank

City Attorney G.. L. Holcomb,
who received the nomination for
reelection on the Citizens tick
ct, has officially withdrawn and
his name will not appear on the
official ballot at the annual city
election next Tuesday. AS the
Citizens party has no organiza-
tion nor committeeman it is i'm
possible to fill the vacancy on the
ticket and the city attorney bal
lot wilt be submitted to the vot-
ers blank.
C. B. Hamlet has announced
that he is a candidate for the
Office and will solicit support by
means of stickers or having his
name written on the ballot. F,
r. jeffrey, who has been urged
by his friends to become a candi-
date, is not eligible and could not
qualify if elected for the reason
that he has not been a resident
of the city for a year. M. M
Moulton declares most emphat.
ically that he will not consider
the office. 1t is certain then
that Mr.. Hamlet will be the only
candidate for the job.
The election will be held at the
usual places in the three ward.
and the polls will be open from
8 a. m. until 8 p. m.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-03
APPLE CAR COMING
O-W. r. & N. Demonstration will be in
Kennewick Week from Saturday

The apple demonstration car of
the Oregon-Washington Railroad
& Navigation co m pany, in
charge of Mrs. Elinor Meacham
Redington, it's apple expert, will
arrive in Kennewick at 1890 p.
m. on Saturday, Dec. IL, and re-
main until Sunday, when it will
depart for Walla Walla.
Mrs. Redington will give the
women of Kennewick lessons in
apple cookery and deliver lee
lures on the food value of this
healthful fruit. The lectures
will be held either in the car or
in hall, exact announcement of
which will be made later. Mrs.
Redington is famous as a cook
ing demonstrator and her lee
lures will be of great value to all
women who attend.
The Oregon-Washington Rail
road & Navigation Co. has set
for itself the task of heightening
the popularity and consequently
increasing the home consump-
ton of the apple and it expects
to make the same great success
of it's effort in this direction as
it did with it's campaign for the
raising of corn in the Pacific
Northwest. The company pro
poses to make the apple a house
hold necessity. It has held re
Gently successful apple-cookine
contests at Seattle, Portland ane
Spokane, at which places hun
dreds of the most delicious ap
pie dishes were submitted il
competition for prizes. The O-W
R. & N. has also just published
a most attractive little apple
cookbook containing $50 receipt:
for apple dishes and a copy will
be presented by Mrs. Redingtol
to the women who request it.