The Argos Reflector from Argos, Indiana • Page 1

mg THE ARGOS REFLECTOR. A Non-Partisan Newspaper Devoted to the best Interests of Marshall County. ARGOS, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1902. NOT A GRIEVANCE. Indiana Arithmetic Contains Much Good Which Should Be Recognized.

Perfection is an ideal, and there are none perfect. no not one. Let us not lose confidence in humanity when we see sowe of its frailties. In our poor opinion, to be consistent, we must be charitable enough to commend a virtue as well as see a fault. Far be it from our parpose to champion an undeserving cause for in conscience we are bound to say, if we speak at all, that and that only which we do know.

We are not claiming per-! fection for the Indiana arithmetic, nor are we disposed to reject it with our Tippecanoe brethren as a "mixed up mess of fair to good problems with a most remarkable number of incorrect answers." We find the answers to problems 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, page 31, as referred to in the last issue, are, without exception, correct and the 3rd, on page 108, and 12th, page 228, are only misnamed. Concerning the 35th, page 121, and 100 on page 197, we beg to express our opinion that they are purely arithmetical invelving simple principles in mensuration and instead of them being given as denominate number and percentage problems respectively, they are problems under the head of miscellaneous examples. With a statement in the article of last week, "Life is too short to have to learn things over or go back and do work that should have been correctly learned at first," we are in full accord and beg to ask by what authority the author's method of ascertaining time in the interest and partial payment problems, is questioned, it being the business man's method without exception, the strict adherence to which will get correct results for the author's problems and will never need to be "learned over." The ratio between the diameter and circumference has been geometrically carried out to over two-hundred decimal placesan unwieldy ratio--the nearest practical common fractional equivalent being 3 1-7 which is recognized and used by all practical machinists and therefore has the sanction of our author. We beg to subscribe, FRANK D. HUFF.

HARVEY J. CURTIS. PERSONAL APPEARANCE. A Potent Factor in the Success of Many Undertakings. Thousands of worthy young people have failed to obtain situations simply because they have not learned the art of carrying themselves properly, of appearing to advantage.

A youth who drags his feet when he walks, who slouches, whose arms, lacking energy, dangle like strings from his shoulders, does not make a favorable impression upon a proprietor or manager, who looks a boy over from head to foot, notices his gait when his desk or his carriage or manner, and by every little thing is influenced in his decision, If a boy could only read an mind while he is talking to him, he would learn a useful lesson; but, unfortunately, he usually goes away ignorant of the things which barred him from the coveted place. This may be a sly, furtive glance of the eye, which indicates lack of self-control or a vicious habit; it may be a failure to look one in the eye; it may be twirling the fingers or playing with his cap while talking; it may be a soiled collar or cuff; it may be unkempt hair or soiled finger nails; it may be an ill-fitting, slouchy suit; it may In Advance $1.00 per Year. be a cigarette, or any one of a score of other little things which influence the decision, -none of which 18 small when one's whole career, or success in life, may hang in the balance. A slouc ay appearance, dull dawdling, or dragging of the feet, often indicate: slouchy morals and slipshod habits. Employers like a boy who walks briskly, speaks promptly, and is quick and cleancut in his replies, to questions.

Such acts indicate alert, quick mind. Employers are not desirous of Ravis in their service people with slow. responsive minds or slovenly Brightness, cheerfulness, alertness, promptness and energy of attitude and bearing are things which astract attention very quickly, and secure situations where dullness and carelessness of attire, though joined, as they times are, with unusual intelligence and wisdom, make undesirable Success. LAID TO REST. Morton McMillen Taken From Among the Living March 9.

Morton McMillen was born near Culver, November 23, 1882, and died at Elkhart, Monday, March 9, 1902, at the age of 19 years, 3 months and 16 days. He was the son of Richard and Amanda (deceased) Me Millen, the father now residing at Elkhart. He was a young man, industrious and honest, and that death should pluck him from the field of usefulness so early, is indeed sad. A father, five brothers, two sisters and a large number of relatives are called to mourn his death. The remains were brought to Hibbard Tuesday and from thence to Poplar Grove, where funeral services were conducted by Rev.

F. L. Austin at 2 o'clock p. with interment in the I. 0.

0. F. cemetery. Samuel, Ebersole occupies the Pickerl property on Sugar street, recently vacated by I. B.

Yearick, since Tuesday. D. A. Anderson and family, formerly of Argos but who have resided on the Sarber plantation at Lumber, Texas, lost their house and all the contents by fire on Saturday, March 1. Miss Cora Brooke, who has been home with her uncle and aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. William Francis, the past two months, returned to Elkhart a few days ago, where she will spend the summer, The prohibitionists of Marshall county will hold their convention in Mission ball at Plymouth, March 17, at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. Dr. Boles, an excellent speaker, will deliver an address at each session.

TWILIGHT MUSINGS. LIBERTY. Liberty, the watch word of the free, Liberty, what crimes in thy name are com mitted, And if man only knew the force of thy power, What strength he could glean from thy bountiful bower, Liberty. the bell is still tolling thy anthems of praise, Liberty, it is thou we look to for rest beyond grave. For God in his wisdom designed it to be, The guide for the widow, the orphan, the free.

Yet man in his bondage is lost in the world, When Liberty's flag, him, never unfurled. Blessed, yes thrice blessed, is the child of the field, Who, in harmony, finds Liberty his guide and his shield, Liberty, God hast given thee for one and all, Yet man, before thee, dost weaken and pall, In harmony is the way thou wouldst have us go, Whilst man in his weakness, saith, no. If a freeman thou would be, whilst on earth, Seek Liberty, 'tis thine by birth; furnish, from on high, The keys that ope the vaulted sky. Oh Liberty! in thee, the goal we reach, As thy law, as thy harmony, dost teach. And when thou art unveiled in the higher sphere, Life's mysteries, to us, will all be clear.

ARGOS, March 1, 1902. PROJECTED IRRIGATION. A Great Problem for Reclamation Land in Colorado. B. B.

Bidwell LUNCH AND WARM GOODS CONFECTIONERY BOARD BY DAY OR WEEK HOTEL IN CONNECTION Phone No.4 dr ado de de udon ado ado die do a de We Are Stirring Up And the following are some of our Every Day Goods. Granulated Sugar, Standard Fine, Empire A Sugar. is Fine Brown Sugar, Standard Canned Corn, Peas, Tomatoes. Salmon, Fancy Peaches, Thompson Taylor's Bulk Coffee, Uncolored Japan Tea, Prime Raisins, Prime Rice, 'strictly choice; Wayne Crackers, inferior to none; Soaps, Lenox, Swift's Pride, White Laundry, Old Old Country, E. W.

Gillett's Scented Toilet Soap, Rolled Oats, Breakfast Foods, Pancake Flour Shredded Wheat Bisciut, Grape Nuts, etc. Everything found in a first -class grocery. A Full Line of Working Shirts and Overalls, Suspenders and Hosiery. W. REGULAR SERVICES COD THY IS WORD Church of God IS LOVE.

NEXT SUNDAY TRUTH. 10:30 and 7:00. We have the most complete assortment of Wallpaper Ever offered to the people of this vicinity. Styles, Patterns and Colorings. to suit everyone.

All at very Low Prices. Call and see our line before purchasing elsewhere. D. C. Parker, Druggist.

During the past season a notable survey has been carried to completion in western Colorado by the United States Geological Survey. For a number of years the question of the practicability of diverting water from the Grand Canyon of the Gunnison River, for the reclamation of lands in the Uncompahgre Valley, has been periodically agitated. Previous gagings and measurements by the Geological Survey and local engineers had shown that the waters of the Gunnison were sutticient in quantity, and the bed of the stream high enough in elevation, to make the plan feasible. This season's work was devoted to finding the shortest route and the probable cost of construction of a diversion canal. Owing to the fact that the water must be taken from an unexplored canyon of about two thousand feet in depth, and of unknown dangers, the work proved to be extremely difficult.

It was, however, successfully accomplished, the canyon being thoroughly explored and photographed by Mr. A. L. Fellows, whose work stands as one of the most daring and difficult achievements of the year in the annals of the Survey. With one companion, Mr.

Fellows succeeded in traversing the canyon, which experienced explorers have thus far failed in doing, by being swept over the falls and rapids, and by climbing along the precipitous walls, finally coming out at the lower end after days and nights of hardship. The results of the survey show that a tunnel about six miles in length is necessary to bring the water from the river to the arid lands, and that the cost will be well within the limits of a reasonable outlay. The State of Colorado is now expending $25,000 upon the preliminary work of construction. DEATH OF CHARLES YOST. Nephew of Anderson Yost Dies of.

Pneumonia at St. Louis. Charles Yost died of pneumonia at his home in St. Louis Sunday, March 2, 1902, at the age of 48 years. He was a nephew of Anderson Yost, of near Argos, with whom he resided until he was sixteen years old, when he went forth to meet life's conflict for himself.

At the time of his death he was elgaged as switchman on the terminal railroad. He formerly resided at Valparaiso, and had been employed as a freight conductor on the Pennsylvania line and brakeman on the Grand Rapids railroad. He leaves a widow and a step-daughter, Miss Margie Sheffield. His remains were taken to Valparaiso, where: funeral services and interment took place Friday, March 7. SAVAGE---DEAL NUPTIALS.

Former Union Township Farmer Married at Maxinkuckee. Albert Savage, of Plymouth, and Miss Josephine Dealy, of Lafayette, were quietly married at the home of Stephen Edwards at Maxinkuckee Wednesday, March 5, 1902, Rev. Thomas Whittaker officiating. The groom has a wide acquaintance in this part of Marshall county, having been raised in Union township where he resided until a few years ago, when he located at Plymouth. He is an industrious, conscientious gentleman, wholly deserving of the esteem in which.

he is held by all his acquaintances. The bride is a stranger to us, but we trust that she is worthy of the good nanie which she has chosen to accept in her marriage with Mr. Savage. We offer our congratulations. ITS QUITE EASY.

To get Good Groceries at some stores and Low Prices at others but you don't often find both at the same store, as YOU DO AT OURS. We save you something on every pound you buy, either in Money or in Quality. Our Guarantee goes with every purchase. We carry nothing but Standard Goods. C.

E. Allene Co. THE EXCLUSIVE GROCERS. Nelson, Ralston Cordill HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Carriage and Buggy Painting Neatly Done.

General Black-Smithing, Repairing and Wagon-Making. ARGOS, INDIANA. $2322 EAT ONLY THE BEST They're the cheapest in the long run they keep up your bodily vigor. We -don't handle any poor quality Beef or Pork. You'll always find the best to be had at our market.

FISH IN Fat Cattle, Hogs, Veal Calves, and Poultry Always in Demand. E. A. GRAY. Save FUEL TIME.

BY USING: Liquid Meat Smoke That You Can Buy at Doggett's Drug Store.