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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
"fOety" Pills,

A year ago | read thai pills of asa
nave been taking them ever since with
foctida are tonic for weak nerves. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
Friday, January IA. 1916.
Rock Island-From River to
River.

When a man gets old enough to
carry out good intentions the under
taker generally grabs him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

Honesty is the best policy" is not
from the Bible, but was uttered by
so unbiblicai yet entirely likable a
pers0nsse as Don Quixote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
Why People Stop Their Paper.

Allen Hager. who got his shoulder
blade knocked out OF place last week
one day when he got out of the buggy
to unfasten the line which had gotten
under the end of the shaft, and the
horse becoming frightened was in
town Saturday and reported as get
ting along fne-Alton GllD Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
o. D. X.

WHILE you are shuddering over the
leo and wondering when the president
will seize the country, don't overlook
the fact that three men were slain in
a riot the other day in Youngstown,
Ohio. And Youngstown is not in Mex
leo. 1t is in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
CHORDS AND
DISCORDS
INSIDE STUFF.


a telephone in The Argus editorial
department tingles.
Il wish to speak with your dramatic
editor
This is he
well, this is Edna Aug talking.
Greetings, Edna"
Il do not know you, but
You have nothing on US, sister, yet
We'll. / am The Scrub Woman at
the Empire
Yes, yes; we saw you the other
night. Here's our mitt."
Il got you. Gee! your hands are
cold"
What are you chewing Spear
mint"
But, say, old man"
Yes, muh child
Il want to congratulate The Argus
on the intelligence with which it re-
views a vaudeville performance
"Our impression was that we said
something nice about you
You did-that's what I'm getting at.
1t is so rare nowadays that a perform
er who attempts to present a clean
act receives credit from the press that
could not refrain from expressing my
gratitude. speak not for myself alone,
but noticed that the review gave
credit to the others with me on the bill
where it was deserved. 1t shows lne
sense of appreciation, a desire for 9TH
er than the rough work and risque ex-
hibitions and utterances that have done
so much to bring variety into disre-
pute. 1 thank you from the bottom OF
my heart
We print this interview that our
customers may know that we keep no
secrets from them. Miss Aug, by the
way, and we are repeating only what
we said of her in our review Of the En-
pire bill last Monday, is one Of the
cleverest condolences on the Ameri-
can stage. She came to Rock Island
almost a stranger, though she has
been a favorite for years in the larger
cities. but when she left she carried
with her the admiration of hundreds
of vaudeville goers, all of whom will
hope she will return here another sea-
| son.
Miss Aug, by the way, is also one
of the highest salaried performers in
vaudeville, receiving $500 pei week.
So, you see, the fact that The Argus
favorably commented upon her act
would neither make or break her. Her
acknowledgment was all the more
gracious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

THEY are still conducting dry meet
ings in Muscatine. The vigilance COM
mittee must have been visiting the
railroad stations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

YOU may be interested in knowing
that Maggie Barefoot and Isadore Dun
can pay taxes in Greenville, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

DAVENPORT jury decided that a
woman who permitted Scott county
farmer to kiss her should keep an auto
mobile he gave her as compensation
for the osculatory concession. 1t is
presumed that the jurors got look at
ing at their verdict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

ONE student was killed in bowl
fight the other day at the University
of Pennsylvania. Bowl fighting has
long been one of the popular diver
sions among students at our higher in
situations of learning. but this is the
first instance where it ended in any
thing more serious than headache or
a brown taste.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
THE ARGUS.
By THE ]. W. POTTER co.

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11

|of the Methodist church at Morriton. Supt. Womack is lay-leader of the North Arkansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
DEMOCRATS JUST
 CAN'T KEEP STILL ENTHUSIASM IS RAMPANT
Capital City is Scene of Two Big Demonstrations, Celebrating
 Wilson's Election.

Little Rock, Nov. 1I.-Enthusiastic Democrats of Little Rock find it diff ficult to restrain their joy over the result of the national election. In fact, they are making very little eff fort to restrain themselves. They are happy and want everybody to know it. The first outburst of en- thusiasm came about midnight Thurs day when the wires flashed that Cali fornia was safe for Wilson, insuring Democratic success. There was a big parade of several thousand shout ing citizens and footing automobiles up and down Main street, and that was repeated Friday night when an other parade was staged that made the Hughes supporters look sick. It was tremendous outpouring of en- thusiasm that had long been under restraint. They felt that it was jus tifed by the greatest Democratic vic tory ever in the history of the country, by the overtuning of a his toric Republican majority, and the election of a Democratic president for the first time to succeed himself The arrangements for the big parade were made by Jos. w. House, Jr. chairman of the State Central Com mittee, and c. c. Kavanaugh, chair man of the Pulaski County Commit | tee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
FATE OF AMENDMENTS
 AND ACTS UNCERTAIN
Act No. and Amendment No. 12, However, are Sure Winers,
 While Others are Doubtful.

Little Rock, Nov 1.-The fate of the acts and amendments has not been definitely settled yet. There are some things that are certain. Act No. 2, the liquor act, has been over whelmingly defeated by vote of more than two to one. Act No. | the promary election law, has been adopted by nearly the same ratio Amendment No. 13, for the initiative and referendum, is running behind, and will probably not receive ma jority of the votes cast on the sub- ject. Amendment No. 12, for the school tax, has safe majority of the total vote cast, according to latest returns, with total of nearly 90,000 votes accounted for. The good roads Amendment No. IA has healthy lead in the number of votes cast on the subject, but is falling short of the majority on the highest vote cast and will therefore probably fail, un- less the unreported vote comes in strongly in it's favor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
OFFICIAL CANVASS
 OF FAULKNER VOTE
ALL DEMOCRATS YICTORS
Largest Vote POlled in History of
 County Cast at Tuesdays General Election.

The complete official returns from Faulkner county of the general cleo. tion, held Tuesday, are announced in today's Log Cabin Democrat. The total vote cast was 3,125, the largest number ever po1ied at gen. eral election in this county. The Democratic candidates in every in- stance, with the exception of two or three rural township candidates, re- celved handsome majorities.
 Amendments Nos. 12 and IA were adopted, while No. 13 was defeated by small margin No. 12 carried by a plurality of 2,158, while No. As plurality was only A. No. 13 lost by 63 votes.
 Act No. l, the primary election law, was adopted by majority of 1922. Act No. ?, the liquor law, was showed under, the majority against it being 1902
 The returns have not been tabulat- ed on the stock law propositions, al though the unofficial returns in the office of the Log Cabin Democrat show that in one district the law was adopted, while in the other it was de- feated.
 The majority in favor of road tax was S76, which is much less than in former elections.
 Judge William F. Kirby easily de- feated his Republican opponent, H. l.. Remmel, for United States senator, by a majority of 2,194. Charles H. Brough's majority over both his op- ponents, Wallace Townsend, Republi- can, and William Davis, Socialist, for governor, was 9S9 Carroll D. Wood, Democrat, defeated his opponent, Durand Whipple, for associate justice of the supreme court, by a majority of 1884. For congressman from the Fifth district, H. M. Jacoway won over Geo. A. Mcconnell by a major
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
DEMOCRATIC RALLY ON TUESDAY NIGHT TORCH PARADE A FEATURE
Prominent PersOnages Invited to Make Short Addresses at Woodrow
 Wilson Celebration.

The greatest Democratic rally ever staged in Faulkner county is promis- ed for Tuesday night, when Woodrow Wilson's victory will be celebrated in Conway
 Although the committee on arrange ments, composed of Jo Frauenthal, H. B. Ingram, J. A. King, Frank Far ris and B. A. Arthur, appointed last night by the Democratic City Gen. tral Committee, has not yet complet- ed arrangements for the affair, the
 program is well enough advanced to insure the eclipse of previous cee-
 brations.
 The program will open at 7:30 o'clock. At that hour big torch light procession will be formed or the public square. Every man, wom- an and child present will be given a torch. The parade then will start
 the line of march including the prin-
 cipal streets of the city. Two brass
 bands will head the procession, each
 playing national aires.
 Upon returning to the pubic square, prominent Democrats of the state will make short addresses
 Among those who have been invited
 are Senator-Elect William F. Kirby Senator Joe T. Robinson, former As sociate Justice Sam Frauenthal, Con- gressman H. M. Jacoway, Governor Elect Charles H. Brough, National Committeeman Wallace Davis, Ex- Governor George w. Donaghey and
 State Chairman Joe House All are expected to accept.
 Following the speaking, a gigantic fireworks display will be given. All kinds of noisy crackers, sky-rockets, bombs, etc., will be touched off. Then a general jollification will be held. A big bond fire will be lit in the center of the square, and the usual rally antics will be indulged in.
 Big circulars have been printed announcing the event, and will be scattered throughout the county. Many Democrats from the rural dis tricts are expected to be in attend ance. Everybody is cordially invited to participate in the jubilee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
State and District Ticket

state and District Ticket
 For Secretary of State-Tom J. Terral, Democrat, 2,994.
 For State Auditor-Hogan Oliver, Democrat, 3,002.
 For Attorney General-Jno. D. Ar buckle, Democrat, 3,O06. For State Treasurer-R. G. Mo- Daniel, Democrat, 2,999.
 For Commissioner of Lands, High ways and mprovements-W. B. Owen, Democrat, 5000. For Commissioner of Mines, Manu factures and Agriculture-John H. Page, Democrat, 3,OO5. For Superintendent of Public In- struction-J. L. Bond, Democrat, 3,01O.
 For Railroad Commissioner-Her- bert R. Wilson, Democrat, 2,86O; T. E. Wood, Democrat, 2,7s0; Walter G. Brasher. Democrat, 2,787.
 For Prosecuting Attorney of Sev- enteenth Judicial District-G. Otis Bogle, Democrat, 3,024.
 County Ticket.
 For Representative-H. B. Hardy. Democrat, 3,080.
 For County Judge-E. L. Smith, Democrat, 3,O81.
 For Sheriff-W. w. Bishop, Dem- ocrat, 3,100.
 For Circuit Clerk-A. M. Ledbet- ter, Democrat, 3,004.
 For County Clerk-John Reeves, Democrat, 3,097.
 For County Treasurer-John Lind sey, Democrat, 3,109.
 For Tax Assessor-Austin John- son, Democrat, 3,114.
 For Surveyor-Ed Mitchell, Demo- crat, 3,110.
 For Coroner-J. A. Pence, Demo- crat, 3,113.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Services at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow will be as follows Sunday school at 9:45 and preaching "On the Winning Side" by the pas tor, Rev. J. William Boyer, at II a. m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 4;30, Senior Christian Endeavor at 6;30 and preaching on "Who Gets First Place." by the pastor, at 7:30 p. m, Everybody is invited to all of the services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
COTTON UNCHANGED:
 SEED ADVANCES S3

Cotton futures closed at New York today two points down, while spots closed 10 points up. The price of the staple on the local market today is 1925, the same as was paid yester- day afternoon.
 The price of cottonseed took a con siderable soar late yesterday, advanc- ing $2 to $55 a ton. Another advance of $l was made today, seed this af ternoon netting the growers $56 a ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11

Eldon E. Reynolds returned last night from an eight months tour with his talking babies." MT. Reynolds put on his show in a number of the leading cities of the United States, playing in Chicago for six weeks. He probably will give an exhibition here in the near future.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11

The Young Ladies' Missionary So- ciety of the Methodist church has the agency for the Edison electric light lamps, and will appreciate your or ders. Phone 63 or 295.-47-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
INDEPENDENT BEATS
 DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

T. c. Harvey, former Democratic sheriff of Conway county, running as an Independent, defeated Eugene Rhoden, Democratic nominee for coun- ty judge, by big majority, in Tues days Conway county election, accord ing to the Morrilton Headlight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11

Today's Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman and theNovember Ladies' Home Journal will be deliver ed anywhere in the city this afternoon or tonight, if you will call No. 12.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
MANY TO SEE CIRCUS.

Nearly 100 Conwayites are in Little Rock today to see the Barnum C, Bailey circus, which exhibits there this afternoon and tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11
SUPT. WOMACK TO SPEAK.

Superintendent J. P. Womack of the Conway public school will make an address tomorrow before the laymen
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-11

ity of LAG.
 President Woodrow Wilson receiv- ed majority of 1929 over his three opponents for president.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09
HOMES FOR DISABLED TROOPS
Sale Of War Seals Provides Funds
to Endow Flats for British
Soldiers.

London-Harry Gordon Selfridge in
his strenuous business career never
hit upon a happier idea than that Of
the war seals" the little red paper
things which are sold for a cent to
fasten letters. The money derived
from the sale Of these seals goes to
the new foundation" which is in the
hands of Mr.. Selfridge, Oswald Stoll
and other leading business men for
building blocks of fats where the dis
abled soldier or sailor caa live with
his family on his pension without
charity.
The sale has brought in nearly
100000 so far. There will be forty.
eight fats in War Seal Mansions at
rent of $1.56 a week. The disabled
man will get medical attention, heat
and light baths, galyanic treatment,
massage and so on. There will be
big entertainment room.
1t costs about $4,000 to endow a
fiat, and people are asked to do so as
a memorial to relatives lost in the
war. 1t is hoped that clubs and so.
cieties all over the country will col.
lect funds.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09
STOLEN ART COMING TO U. S.
Many Churches in Italy Robbed Of
Their Treasures During
the War.

Rome.-The recent robberies of val
liable paintings from St Peters basili-
ca at Perugia and Etruscan gold jew
elry from the museum of Corneto, as
well as tnefts of minor works of art
from small churches in Tuscany, are
suspected 10 be due to the increased
demand for Italian works of art
abroad, and especially in America.
In fact, despite the war, art dealers
in Italy are doing profitable business.
Many American buyers for museums
and collectors in the United States are
now in Italy. An ancient statue has
been sold for $16OO0O in Rome, two
figures by Donatello have fetched
100000 in Florence, and similar big
deals in paintings and sculptures have
been made in Venice and other cities.
1t is admitted that business transac-
tions in works of art with American
buyers have been aboveboard and le-
gal, but it is believed that art dealers
agents resort to robbery to satisfy
their customers. Since mobilization
the Italian churches and museums are
not so well guarded as before 1t is
probable that the fine art department
will suspend the granting Of eXporta-
ton permits during the remainder of
the war
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09
LION SOOTHED BY PERFUME
Trainer Says Animal Whffs Altar Of
Roses and Then Becomes
Docile.

Chicago.-A new method has been
discovered for curbing the temper Of
lions. It is simple and safe and no.
cording to Charles Smith, boss Of a
local menagorie, It is highly effective,
1t consists merely in permitting lion
to Whit altar of roses.
Smith gave a demonstration at the
Coliseum, when he sprinkled the per.
fume over a handkerchief and entered
the cage of King Leo. Leo was sleep
ing, but when the cage door was
opened he prepared to spring Smith
dangled the handkerchief in front OF
the lions nose and Leo shifted heav-
ily Then he buried his nose in the
cloth He seemed more contented
than when sleeping, and permitted
Smith to brush his name and head
and pat him on the back.
Smith said he had been experiment.
ing with perfume with the lions for
several months and is convinced the
aroma has a remarkably peaceful and
soothing effect on wild beasts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

ing stranger with confident smile he politely few minutes
check in his pocket take charge Of big job He has dn and wnd not
his him
his always
living the fat of the land
typical well built thtyhve
a a
friend New and stranded and without If
q Montana, perhaps New Mexico!
United states uniform He TALL well built
fits him like His
his
nobody
Of preparedness" his works well
weldressed ngratang middle
behaves WELL and oused because
h detective anything her"
his mapen
body through he has become upright
table meal 1t his
which trick his stand the landings
really outofdae though and few
memb of the club would methods
their
Broadway Fourteenth
40
second o Fftyninth street rs cents to ST.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

A marked fogJness here for things
American IL shown among al classes.
American shoes are driving out the
wooden shoes Of "Wwken, Blynken
and Nod;" American clothes are rapid.
~ replacing the baggy monstrosities
that once reached here from London;
the girls look like American girls-and
therefore they look good TO me-and
your Dutchman is very happy when
you tell him that he speaks English
Ike an American. The only foreign
touch in public gatherings is supplied
by the spies-and not by all of these
either. In fact, the hotel section OF
The Hague looks at night like a slice
of the Broadway white light district,
and the modern Dutchman looks like
and is the American of Europe.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09
BOY OF 10 SUPPORTS MOTHER
Former Actress, Blind, Never Has
Seen the Face Of Her
Plueky Son.

San FrancIsco-A wonderful little
life story OF boyish pluck and mater
nal patience has been picked from the
streets OF San Francisco, where
frankie Lewis, now ten years old, has
been supporting for two years his
blind and helpless mother.
And an angle OF It that lifts It out OF
the usual is that the mother, Mrs,
Frances Lewis, lost her sight three
months before the boy was born and
has known only the touch of his hand
and has never seen him.
Mrs. Lewis, who used to be an
actress, retired from the stage fifteen
years ago TO marry George Lewis OF
Los Angeles. Lewis met with an acci-
dent and became disabled. Mrs. Lewis,
worrying over their affairs to n point
of obsession, was suddenly stricken
blind Three months afterward little
Frank was born.
1t was a hard struggle for Lewis to
support his family, and he finally gave
it up. Mrs. Lewis, when frankie was
one year old, came to San Francisco to
live Two years ago-Frankie was
eight years old at the time-Mrs.
Lewis was herself giving up the strug-
gle, not wanting to be burden to her
friends.
Little frankie solved the problem
not all at once, by any means, but
slowly and with certainty. He took to
selling papers on the street. The first
day he made 40 cents. Twenty-Five OF
this was expended for a room for the
two of them in a cheap lodging house
and 10 cents for their dinner,
Dark days, many of them, followed.
They never got very bright, except for
the sunshine that frankie brought
home with him, along with his meager
earnings.
It's a hard struggle said Mrs.
Lewis. But the courage of my boy is
overwhelming.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

ably will presidents
not aYe and rarely does he reveal the slightest degree the
opinions ne has formed the nations
distinguished
other however painting
President Wilson, which hangs with Mckinley
the main hall of the White painting
President Wilson justice Hoover replied:
1T did when he posed for it, The
the president oil after his
Woodrow Wilson that
painting finished
than he
They years pass
show it."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

common thing to pick up wireless
messages from overseas plants" says
Lieutenant Commander E. H. Dodd,
superintendent of coast radio stations,
1t is only within the last month that
our stations have intercepted mes.
sages in code flashed out of Hanover,
Germany No attempt has been made
to copy these messages, as our plant
is too busy attending TO its own af-
fairs"
Commercial stations along the Pa
cifc coast likewise have picked up
messages originating at Hanover. ac-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

be provided for out Of the animals
The
that the contingent fund Of the available the
thought medical might
since that had been given liberal Interpretation authorizing the
which
specific provision the comptroller
decided that the maintenance bearing
principle to purpose.
The secretary approved
that the medical department
the governmenwhich the comptroller mpothey be
o the donor.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

the official Metz
this Metz being in Kansas
Michigan leads the United New
8
world City the
brought notice by the
1000 persons high in official life attended
Russia began his business
messenger boy ambition
vasto a coach.
substantially nkeTlated
hat the metal can be hommered ant cracking
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

would make was that extra civilian
guards had been employed to patrol
the bridge and the nine miles of con.
duit road along which the pipes sup
plying Washington with water are
placed.
Secretary of War Baker said he
had never heard that letters had been
received threatening to dynamite the
bridge. Col. c. A f. Flagler, engineer
officer in charge of the Washington
aqueduct, also denied knowledge Of
threatening letters. Colonel Flagler
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

are dubbed, it is nevertheless treated
as one. There are just seven park
seats there-placed at the request OF
the nearby residents So "Sitters'
island" will accommodate-seated-
Just 28. It's length is about 25 feet.
1t is the unique square" Of the city.
There is always waiting list for
q seat on "Sitters island" The
warmer the day and evening the
longer the list. The lucky ones
anchored to the benches loll back and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-09

employed detectives guard their
dealers have been confronted by
held for trial Also 500 boys caught
arrested example others OF
them committed to the house of detention.
estimated
months and ohenes continuing alarming
watched by police and junk dealer has
constitutes
declare that their fences have fur
pipes, pgo valves, and wires