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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
CAPITAL COMMENT

button to the newspapers they serve.
The reader unfamiliar with newspaper
making may be interested to know
that the annual messages of the presi-
dent are printed several days in ad-
vance of their presentation to con-
gress, and the press associations, as
a matter of convenience, send them to
the newspapers. who hold them in con-
fidence until they are laid before con-
gress.
This particular message containing
the paragraph stating that the presi-
dent would later write a special mes
sage on the tariff, was, duly sent to
the press associations, which in turn
sent it TO the newspapers, with in
structions that il be held for release.
A few days before the message was to
be read in congress the press associa-
tons sent hurried instructions to the
newspapers they serve, telling them
TO cut out the paragraph containing
the reference to a later tariff mes
sage.
ASKED TO HAVE CHANGE MADE.
Having killed the Objectionable par
| agraph, Mr.. Roosevelt was afraid that
| it would get out that he had asked the
press associations to thus revise his
| message, which would plainly have
| shown that he was knowingly and de,
liberately lodging the tariff issue, so
he eXacted a promise from the mana
! gers of the press associations that
nothing would be said about his re
quest to have the paragraph cut out
This promise was faithfully kept.
This is Mr.. Roosevelt's tariff re
( cord-a promise to communicate with
I congress on the subject of the tariff
then a reputation of that promise
then an appeal to the press of the
country to shield him. In nearly
eight years he summoned up enough
courage TO write the word tariff once
and then he ran away from it in alb
ject terror"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
The Argus Daily Story
Dispatch-By Captain Arthur Track.
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary Bureau

Grandpa" said a miss Of sixteen.
81 wish this year you would make the
story of the war you tell US on Memo
rial day one about a Confederate. To
US young ones the war is a matter of
history, and we don't realize that those
beside whom we are now living as
friends were then our enemies. Now,
tell US a story about a nice, brave Con-
federate."
II understand just what you mean.
my DEAR" replied the septuagenarian
vet. land appreciate it. Indeed. l re-
joice at it. Since we are now one peo-
pie it is fitting that we, especially you
of the third generation OF those born
after the war, should feel no bitter
ness for a people who were our enc
mics half a century ago. And l am
not surprised that you like to hear
about them as well as about those who
fought for the Union.
"Of course l must give you my own
experience. There is one l had with
Confederate which is especially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
CChicago Daily News.D

DR.. P. P. Claxton, United States COM
missioner of education, in a newly is
sued report, announces that, counting
all public school teachers, both men
and women, high school teachers as
well as country teachers, the average
annual salary for the whole country
Is under $500. In eleven states the
average salary is less than Sl00; in
eight states it is less than $500; in two
states il is less than $3.50. For
salaries like this" declares DR.. Clax-
ton, lit is clearly impossible to hire
the services of men and women of
good native ability and sufficient
scholarship, training and experience to
enable them to do satisfactory work. 4"
In view of these statistics as to
salaries it is not surprising 10 learn
from another source that 30 per cent
Of all the teachers in the United
States are under the age of q years;
that 25 per cent have had but one
years experience or less; that so per
cent have had only a high school edu-
cation or less, and that the average
time OF service Of a teacher before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
CLEAN SPORT.

The officials OF the baseball teams
of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey
City are engaged in a strenuous ef-
fort TO break up the practice Of sell.
ing pools on the games. The endur-
ing and increasing success and popu-
larity OF baseball is due very large
ly 10 the fact that II is the one pro-
fessional sport that is absolutely. hon.
esuy conducted al all times and under
all circumstances. The harmfulness
Of pool selling lies largely in the fact
that gamblers would in all probabili.
~ try TO corrupt players, or If not seek
ing TO directly bride them, lure them
into dissipation so as TO put them out
Of condition.
Every ball player knows the penalty
Of throwing a game. and most of them
have club and town loyalty and the
keen clean sporting instinct so strong.
ly developed that they would knock
man down for limiting az a corrupt
bargain. The man who throws a game
and is found out has ended his career
as a ball player.
There have been few examples
Many years ago when Louisville was
in the National league, Jim Devlin
was the star pitcher Of the day and
became entangled with some eastern
gamblers. He never pitched another
game OF ball
II is well that the spotless reputa.
ton OF the great national game should
be scrupulously guarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
HAVE YOU THE QIGHT
TO BE MARRIED?
By D0l2OTHT OAN

ciety grows and develops in ineness,
purpose and strength because Of the
home. Exactly. But isn't it that home,
just as it is that state, which stands
against all assaults where its people
love alike, think alike and work to-
gether? Has any other kind Of home
or state lived to be of value or in
f1uence?
AS to the sanctity Of the bond,
what sanctifies it but love? Without
love is there anything but legaized
co-habitation?
But when it comes to the children
there is usually a halt. Suppose the
wife feels that the selfishness Of a
husband is no longer bearable. Sup
pose the husband has decided his life
is worthless with his present mate.
What do both usually do? Don't they
struggle and quarrel and become I'M
natural and embittered because they
go on for 'the sake of the children"
The sake Of the children, AS If a
home like that could be for the sake
of the children.
The pitiful story of a 12-year-old
girl who killed herself a few weeks
ago because she couldn't choose be
tween separating father and mother
has become a big talking point fol
the sake of the children" arguers
Perhaps it's the only case of its kind
on record, at least a rare one. But il
you want to know something Of the
miserable fate of children who
wouldn't have been born If their par
ents hadn't stayed together too long
go visit the Humane society Offices
in any city.
The time to think of that "deal
little one" is about an hour before
: taking the first highball when there
time to catch a car home and hav'
romp with the little scamp before
bedtime or before the mother doe
some silly, peace-destroying thing. Ant
the best time for both to think is be
fore the 81 wills" are said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

was in the White house nearly eight
years, during which time he had
abundant opportunities to revise the
tariff He made no effort to do So
During those years he never opened
his mouth on TIE tariff
AN UNKNOWN CHAPTER
There is a hitherto unknown chap
ter in Mr.. Roosevelt's tariff record.
1t exhibits him in light that is char
acteristic of him. 1t shows him dodg-
ing and running, rather than face a
fight.
In one of Mr.. Roosevelt's annual
messages he said that later he would
communicate with congress by a spec
ial message on the subject of the tariff.
The annual message was printed at
the government printing office and Civ
en.to the press associations for distri-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
A oNE-TERM PRESIDENT.

President Taft, in his address at
Lowell, Mass, recently suggested an
amendment to the constitution OF the
United States to the end that a presi-
dent should serve six or eight years
and be ineligible for reelection. The
developments Of the recent primary
campaign in Massachusetts with its re-
voting features that would have dis
gusted the country a quarter of cen
fury, or even a decade, ago, certain
ly have made converts TO the plan.
1t has been the custom TO give each
president one denomination, and of
late it has required at least one year
of the eight years for efforts to secure
the denomination and reelection. The
constantly increasing burdens Of the
presidency require that he give his
closest personal attention to the vel
fare Of the country and the matters
of state constantly pressing for a de
termination. Then the decentralization
OF business attendant upon a presiden
tial election cannot be estimated. The
effects Of one election are hardly
passed before the symptoms of one
approaching are manifest.
There is little doubt that the coun
try would be more satisfactorily ad
ministered II the president were elect
ed for eight years and congress as
sembled but once in two years.
After the experiences of the pres
ent campaign and the disturbances
that will follow before election day
the people will. it is confidently ex
pected, be ready to approve the sug
/ gestiOn Of the president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
The Trif7inq Exceptions.

I have the ague and the govt;
Rheumatics double up my jointsI
My symptoms, so the doctors say,
Are bad enough at several points.
They gravely shake their heads and CUES
My case is hardly understood.
Meanwhile have a bunch Of aches,
But otherwise my health is good.
Il
Though am weary as can be.
! do not go to sleep at night
toss and tumble on my bed.
Nor have any appetite.
Tn going. so the experts say,
Into very marked decline.
Nor do they give me any hope.
But otherwise my health is fine.
have the headache in my head;
1 have the backache in my back;
I have the earache in my ear;
Before my eyes are specks of black;
My heart grows weary at its task
go into sinking spell
An6 gasp like everything for breath,
But otherwise I'm fairly well.
We should not mind the minor ills.
We should not let them bother US.
Ger things that can or can't be cured
1t isn't nice to make a fuss.
Though of diseases we may have
A very choice, assorted lot,
We should he wildly overjoyed
To think of those We haven't got
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
A NEW LINE OF INFORMATION.

An enterprising western journal has
dug up some interesting answers to
questions in a public school examina-
ton. Here they are:
The family OF King Harold was
present az the coronation obsequies Of
William the ConQueror."
AS a general Caesar is without
peer. and almost without an equal
"A regular polygon is one you can
use every day"
The favorite occupation OF the
mediative man was reading Pluto"
"A lyric is generally a poem. II is
slways written about something. -
Chicago Tribune.
The newspaper that came upon this
had wakes sarcastic over it. An east
ern paper. commenting on it, says this
j. what makes teachers blow up."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Mathematical Snakes,

Gazing at collection of serpents at
the zoo, the rural visitor observed.
MY gracious, those snakes must mui-
tiply rapidly!
With twinkle in his eye the keeper
replied, Some kinds do. but these par
ticular ones are adders. Ii
brary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
HurTlor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. .ssssrH

DON'T waste any time soldering
when you can fight. There's al
ways the time when you can't that
you'll need to soldier
Take care OF your dollars and you
won't need to worry as to what hap
pens to the dimes and nickles.
1t Is easy enough to hike along with
the crowd. but it takes courage to steer
of on an unpopular course.
The worst thing about trouble is that
1t Is so outrageously deceptive.
If you don't have confidence in your
own game you sure are the meat of the
first fellow who comes along sure of
himself.
1t is pleasant when every prospect
pleases, but prospects don't always
bring the most desirable results.
The fellow who can drink or let II
alone always does one of them, but
doesn't think it necessary at all t
prove that he can do the other.
The good things of this life never
look so good as when the other kin(
are being served.
The hustler is so busy that he doesn'
have time to notice hard luck even If 1
is right at his elbow.
There may not be much that is bat
that can be said about you, but SOM
people are good listeners in such cases
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

dacy or Mr.. Taft
for denomination,
has sent out the
following letter,
which speaks for
itself:
Mr.. Roosevelt
has severely criti-
cised the president
for having signed
the Payne-Aldrich
bill, and Mr.. Roose.
velt's deluded fol.
lowers have been
made TO believe
that Mr.. Roosevelt
is a real tariff re.
former who never
would have per.
mitted the Payne
AldriCh bill TO be
come law.
Mr.. Roosevelt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Buenos Aires-Ohcial advices re-
ceived here from Ascuneion, Paragu-
sy, Monday confirm the victory May IL
of the government troops over a large
revolutionary force under the command
Of Colonel Alyino lara, former presi-
dent OF the republic, who is reported
TO have been captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
May IA in American
History.

INSTRUMENTATION met in Philadelphia
to frame the federal constitution.
1Ss4-Panic on New York Stock Ex-
change, preceding failures Of many
banks.
1906 - Carl Schurz. noted German
American scholar and publicist.
died; born 1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
ILLINOIS NEWS
Fish Tie Up Steel Mills.

Chicago, May l4.-Thousands OF
tiny fish driven by the heavy sea on
Lake Michigan choked the intake
pipes supplying the steel mills at
Gary, Ind, with water yesterday and
forced the shutdown of three blast
furnaces until the water pipes could
lie closed. When the mains were
opened they were packed like sar-
dimes in a box with a wriggling mass
Ct fresh water herring. Men with
shoyels were required to remove the
fish before the blast furnaces could
be started again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
REJECTED, PRINCE RETiRES
TO BROOD OVER REBUFF

New York, May 14.-Prince Rudo-
vico PigniatelH d'Aragon of Spain, ac-
cording TO letters recently received
here, has retired 10 BiarritZ much de-
pressed. The cause of Prince Pigni-
ateln's depression is the determine
ton Of Miss Mary L. Duke, daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
An Insinuation.

An lnsinuation.
"How old are you?" asked the brow
beating lawyer of the lady witness.
81 do not know" she replied sweetly.
"In what year were you born:"
81 don't remember"
weren't you thereT
Eyes, but l haven't even a vague
recollection of it."
"Was it SO long agoW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Andrew Carnegie is 10 be made a
count for establishing a hero fund in
one Of the European countries But
what's the use? He already has a
wife and plenty of money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Germany has sent Baron Marschal
Won Bierberstein. its foremost diplo-
matist, 10 the court Of 81. James. Does
this look as If Germany was pining
for a scrap with England?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin y. Duke of
1916 Fifth avenue, not to marry the
Spanish nobleman. Rumors that the
tobacco princes daughter would wed
The visiting Spanish prince caused
much discussion last winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The will of Pennsylvania man pro
hibits the division Of his estate among
his heirs until after the death of his
pet cat. II seems likely that cat will
need more than its nine lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

With 200 delegates TO the republi-
can national convention to be elected
this week, Taft should know his fate
TO a reasonable certainty by Saturday
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Hiram HoIcomb Dies.

Sycamore, May 14.--Hiram Hol-
comb died suddenly at his home here
from heart failure. He was formerly
a member OF the legislature and was
the president of the Milk Shippers
union from the time of its organiza-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
In Plenty.

The times. they say. are out Of Joint,
But tell the croakers to go hence,
For in the prohibition states
The joints are much in evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Dean Sumner. Chicago: 'Henceforth
no marriage ceremony will be per
formed In this church unless a certifi-
cate of good health Is brought with
Civiiizing. Yet-although good
health is an enlightened requirement
for marriage-doesn't IL pale to insig-
nificance as q reason for staying mar
ried?
Before finishing your examination
of yourself to find out If you have
no right to marry, ask: How do
stand on the reason for staying mar
ried?"
You will hear that the married must
stay together no matter what comes.
Three reasons are usually given, the
solidarity Of society, the sanctity of
the bond, and more than all, the chill
dren.
Search yourself carefully. Ask your
self honestly Put aside pride and
fear of censure. Then, after all, isn't
the only reason for staying together
the same as the reason for coming to
gether-a love so strong that you cant
get along without each other?
Take the reason most often put for
ward-for the solidarity of society.
1t is agreed on all sides that so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

A New York lobster palace has con-
tracted for $4,000 pieces Of silverware.
For which the Holsters who frequent
the place will pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Taft lost Washington because he at
tended banquet that cost $50 plate.
Candidates should confine themselves
10 the mysteries Of hash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Same Boat.

Think woman should vote"
Sure. She is just as competent as
man"
"On what do you base that state
mentf"
"she doesn't know a thing about the
tariff, either"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
BY CLYDE H. TAvENNER.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, May 12.-The Taft
press bureau, which is being operated
in Washington TO further the candi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

"Dr. Cook is lecturing TO full houses
IN Germany Considering Or. Cook.
the use OF the word fun is calcula-
ted to arouse suspicious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

President Madero says he viii never
resign. But then he has already given
a good exhibition Of his running abili-
ties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The male mosquito, according to
scientists. never bites. Neither does
any other gentleman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Gladys Roxton-And the duke Is so
brave. papa. Why, he declares he in
tends to become an aviator. Papa
HIN. He does, en-? Wants to visit lis
castle, suppose?-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

ton until about two years ago, when
he resigned. He was a prominent
worker In farmers Institutes
throughout the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Too Difficult.

Too Difficult.
you should love your neighbor as
yourself. The Scriptures demand it,"
"It is all right, but l am glad that
they didn't make it harder"
How harder?"
by commanding that / love my
neighbor as he loves himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Anyway. those 39-cent hats. now that
the New York parade is over. ought 70
make perfectly lovely fern baskets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Though married 10 a man named
Gasparri, Calva says she is still plain
Kawvay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Perhaps, after all, Mexico's appetite
for presidents is only natural 1t had
but one in 90 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

'Do you think many women propose
in leap year,
Not the women Of tact"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

This is the season Of the year when
The fool who rocks the boat is turned
loose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
His Experience,

Experienced
you cannot eat your cake and have
it." said the wise man, sitting back
in his chair and twirling his glasses
as though that closed the argument
Very true" replied the younger man
who refused TO be crushed, but who
spoke as one who knew whereof he
twittered, but l can eat my cake and
have dyspepsia"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
Pessimistic.

why so gladstone this morningT'
81 have just paid my last coal bill for
the season"
"Huhr'
what may you mean by 'HuhP"
"Ice is going up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1915
Second avenue. Rock Islana. Ill IEn-
tered 1t the postofnce a. second-clAss
matter.I
Rsck IsInnd Member Of the Associated
Pro1A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.

TERNs.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year 10 advance
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to tine circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It 10 desired TO have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority In the premises
All communications Of G.gumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for puoiica-
tion- No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures-
Telephones IN all departments: Central
Onion, West 145 and HAS; Union Elee-
trio BIlS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

If you don't have confidence in your
own game you sure are the meat of the
first fellow who comes along sure of
himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

1t is pleasant when every prospect
pleases, but prospects don't always
bring the most desirable results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The good things of this life never
look so good as when the other kind
are being served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The fellow who can drink or let 1t
alone always does one of them, but
doesn't think it necessary at all to
prove that he can do the other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

1t is easy enough to hike along with
the crowd. but it takes courage to steer
of on an unpopular course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Take care OF your dollars and you
won't need to worry as to what hap,
pens to the dimes and nickles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The worst thing about trouble is that
it Is so outrageously deceptive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

The hustler is so busy that he doesn't
have time to notice hard luck even If it
is right at his elbow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-21
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
 .ACTIYE AT HOT SPRINGS
Has Expended Much in Relieving Poor Forty Families in Desti.
 tute Condition.

H1t Springs, Feb. 20.-The Asso- ciated Charities of Hot Springs has eX- pended during the past six weeks $563 in tse relief of the worthy poor. Dur ing this time 203 cases of applicants have been investigated. Most of these are nonresident poor.
 Investigation by the Associated Charities committee, of which Rabbi A. B. Ryan is chairman, is to the eff feet that forty families in this city are in destitute circumstances and over 100 children are cut of school be- cause of the fact that they have nelUn- CT clothes nor books. local news paper, owned by John A. Riggs, who has for years interested himself in the ,;ecal newsboys and other religious and charitable work, mas turned his paper over to the club women of this city for Washington's Birthday and VII contributs the receipts of that day to the Associated Charities fund, and there is every evidence that the sun derived from this source will be be- tween $75O and s1,000.