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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Fine Boost for TaVenner

lie has been a Washington CORE
spondent for this newspaper a long
time, so that he is well known to The
Journal and its readers.
Tavenner is, perhaps, the most wide
awake and the best informed news
paper correspondent at the national
capital. He is fully abreast with the
best political and economic thought of
the day; he is imbued with the pro-
gressive spirit and devoted to the
realization of progressive reforms; he
is alert, vigilant, Jealous of the good
name of the democracy and outspoken
and self-sacrifcing in his support. A
better man could not occupy a seat
in congress.
Let the democrats of the Fourteenth
district see that Clyde H. Tavenner is
nominated and elected to the national
body in which his services are so much
needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The California State Federation OF
Labor has issued an open letter ad-
vising working men that 90 percent Of
the labor there is unemployed. Ad-
vertisements of California as an ideal
place for men who desire employment
az high wages are branded falsehoods,
and Of those who issue these adver-
tisements it is said Gold is the on
ly God they know, and so long as there
Is a chance to grasp a dime, they
crave IL. and would take II out Of the
palsied hand OF advanced age or from
the helpless fingers of puny infancy,
without a pang of conscience, or the
slightest regret. Such is the charac-
ter OF the men responsible for the
false pictures of California conditions
now being spread throughout the
world. There is no demand for labor
nothing but idleness on every hand.
Our streets are lined with idle men
in search Of employment. many OF
them without means to sustain them
selves, and compelled to depend upon
the charity of strangers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The swiftness OF the people OF the
southwest is well illustrated in the fact
that four members OF the New Mexico
legislature have been arrested for
bribery In connection with the cleo
ton Of United States senators. Illinois
was organized as a state something
like 80 years before 1t could get four
people under arrest for bribery in con-
nection with the election OF United
States senator. while New Mexico was
In action in the matter in about four
months There is nothing slow about
the people OF the southwest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Quincy Journal.)

News from the Fourteenth congress
sional district is to the effect that
Clyde H. Tavenner of Cordova, ILL.,,
who is a candidate for nomination to
congress, stands very good chance
in that district. His friends, who all
greatly admire him for his recognized
ability, honesty and independence, feel
much encouraged by the prospect
They hope to see him the next mem
Der of the house from that district
With Tavenner in congress they will
feel that they have there a most wor,
thy representative, one who knows the
needs of his immediate constituents
and Of the whole country, and who
has the intelligence, the sagacity and
the initiative to help plan such legis
lation as the country needs.
The Journal knows Tavenner well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
CONSIDER THE CAUSE.

Now that the fever has subsidized,
Rock Island may consider. nationally
and without irritation. the cause OF the
i'll that has overtaken it. What has
happened within the space Of hours,
it may be said, is not due to the ex'
posure Of a day. a week, or a year. but OF
years Rock Island has paid the inevita
able penalty for series Of violations Of
the laws Of healthful government. It has
suffered the eliminating sorrow of a
long train of Affections, not the least
Of which have been shameful and
scandalous venting Of public Islander
and public blackguardism which have
poisoned the body polite and arrayed
man against man.
Young men have grown from you'll
with the wrong ideas in their heads, Sc
long has the reflection Of impure
doctrine and practice been held VI
to them without protest on the part o.
the lawful agencies.
II is always when the desperate con
dition of affairs is precipitated tina
the under element of disorder comes II
the surface and public characters ar
seen for what they are. 1t is the crucia
test that brings forth the man on tn,
one hand and the disturber on the 9th
er. And the line Of demarcation be
comes clearer and distinctly defines
between the good and useful either
and the bad and dangerous citizen.
Thus it is that are presented tn
questions that every man in Rock Is
land who is worthy Of its cltizenshi
may consider calmly and sensibly, an
so considering may solve the probleI
Of bringing out of the storm and dis
cord a happier and brighter morn 70
Rock Island. when law shall be r.
spected, the element of hatred an
evil disappear. the stain be removed
and peace and good order prevail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Heartaf,d
HOftt6
Problems
MOS ELIZABETH THDN1POUNI

use for starching the dress and boil
well. Make the starch thin and
when the dress is dried iron on the
wrong side If possible.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
me how to make a creamy Mayor
naise dressing. MRS. w. E. S.
Mix one teaspoonful of mustard,
one teaspoonful of salt, one tea
spoonful of powdered sugar, few
grains Of cayenne and the yolks of
two eggs. When well mixed add
cne-half teaspoonful of ginger. Add
one and one-half cupfuls of oil grad
ually at first, drop by drop, and stir
constantly. AS the mixture thickens,
thin with vinegar or lemon juice.
Add oil and vinegar or lemon juice
alternately until all is used 1.-TWO
tablespoonfuls of vinegar and two
tablespoonfuls of lemon juice in alD,
stirring or beating constantly. One
third of cupful of thick cream beat
en- until stiff may be added to the
mayonnaise just before serving.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
me how to split short cake so the
dough will not get soggy.
YOUNG WIFE.
| Place half the batter in the par
and spread it over evenly with tea
spoonful of melted butter. Their
add the remaining dough When the
cake is baked, it will almost fall apart
along the butter line in two ever
! parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

However much or little a doctor
knows, in the sickroom he is omnipo-
tent. If we know he knows no more
than we, we try to make ourselves
think he does, for on him we propose
to unload ourselves OF a responsible
ity that breaks US down.
DIR. Bolster looked across the bed at
his colleague. He tapped his heavy
chin with fat forefnger and pursed
his lips.
Liver" he said succinctly.
Nerves" retorted DR.. Pepper testify.
Rigid diet" said DR.. Bolster i'm
perturbably.
Feed him up" snapped DR.. Pepper.
Exhausted nerves need plenty Of good
nourishing food-rare roast beef and
"And send for the undertaken" end.
ed DR.. Bolster grewsomely. Not bite
to eat-merely a cup Of thin Cruel
made as per my directions, nurse, and
administered three times a day. In
one week he will be-
Ordering a marble slab for oul
friend" interjected DR.. Pepper. arising
and buttoning his black coat about his
scrawny neck:
The pretty nurse looked from one to
the other OF the two rival village doc
tors. They had been holding a con
sultation on the case of Bemis Blaine
a prominent townsman. Mr.. Blaine
had been i'll for several weeks. and be
declared when the doctors were moi
present that nothing but the skilled
nursing OF Miss Folk had saved hi:
worthless life.
"Chuck the pills and potions out Of
the house." he commanded fiercely 6
dozen times a day, but pretty Mis-:
Folk smiled and shook her head ant
continued to administer the doses i'm
partially. so that neither doctor NIGH
feel aggrieved in the matter.
Now DR.. Bolster proceeded to writ'
down elaborate directions for the nurs,
to follow until his next visit, and DR.
Pepper proceeded to do the same. B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The tariff is splendid thing If you
want to FIJI the poor houses TO the
brim. Around Lawrence, Mass, Fall
River and those other places that had
more strikes, more lockouts than other
places there are more people living on
starvation wages than in any other
part of the United States, yet most
OF the business OF that part of the
country enjoys the benefits of the pro-
hibitive tariff to a greater extent than
any other interest in the United States.
1t has been proven by the experience
Of the working people in those com
munities that the tariff is no good for
the workman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
TWO ANGRY DOCTORS CLEARING AT EACH
OTHER.

TWO ANGRY DOCTORS GLARINa AT EACH
OTHER.
q strange coincidence Of fate each one
of DR.. Peppers orders fatty contra
dicted those of his distinguished col
league, although he had not set eyes
on the others orders. DR.. Pepper was
Bemis Blaine's family doctor, and he
had in a moment of desperation, en-
gendered by Bemis Blaines contrari-
ness to respond to his treatment, called
In Dr. Bolster in consultation upon the
case. DR.. Bolster had remained ever
since, and now it was a daily custom
for the rival physicians to go to the
sickroom in company and wrangle over
the PROSTATE and pain racked form of
Bemis Blaine.
IF he is no better tomorrow we may
operate" whispered DR.. Bolster to Miss
Folk before he left.
Operate" DR.. Pepper fairly danced
up and down. 1--WE always promised
Bemis that so long as lived Id never
stick knife into him. He don't be-
lieve in operations"
81 shall perform the operation my
SELF" returned DR.. Bolster. coolly pull
ing on his wooden gloves. His long
chin whiskers wagged aggressively.
Never! Bemis is my patient. and
If anybody operates l shallp' Little
DR.. Pepper drew himself up to his full.
est height and glared at his burly op-
ponent.
Gentlemen" cried Miss Folk tim.
idly. shall continue to give the
spirits of inter to reduce the fever?'
yes" Clipped DIR. Pepper quickly.
NO." vetoed DR.. Bolster
Miss Folk looked appealingly from
one to another. Tears gathered behind
her thick lashes. Something must be
DONE" she whispered, with, a sob in
her throat.
The doctors confronted each other in
the hall.
Diet" said DR.. Bolster obstinateIy.
Nonsense. Feed him up" DR.. Pep
per was close at hand
Atlantic City for him." ordered DR.
Bolster.
Rubbish! No place like the Adiron
dacks."
"Oh. doctorsr' cried Miss Folk from
the upper hall. and by the nurses tone
the two doctors knew that something
had happened to their patient.
"I'll bet he's gone. / predicted it,
pulled DR.. Bolster.
Must have taken some of your beas
~ stuff, then" growled DR.. Pepper
who had known Bemis Blaine fron
| childhood and loved him Ike brother
But there was no material evidenc
that Benis Blaine was dead In tn
sickroom they ranged themselves o.
either side Of the wide bed and stare
at the white counterpaine.
B his Blaine was nowhere to h
seen. He had disappeared from hi
bed, and there only remained the IL
dentatioE of his round head In the pi
low and the roughly smoothed counter
pane to suggest his presence.
He cannot have gone far" remark
ed DR.. Bolster as he climbed into hi
little electric runabout and turned [
the open country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID Would
a necktie be a nice graduation gift
for a young man? If so, what color!
CD viii tan shoes be all right Tor
Easter? DOLLY.
"a One Of the ribbed ties now be-
ing worn should be appropriate. Cd
Yes.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
me how much bromide of potassium
can be taken for nervousness.
A NERVOUS PERSON.
1 do not take upon myself the priv
ilege nor responsibility OF prescrio-
ing medicines. Let a physician do
this for you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
me what to use for tying a carriage
quilt for a baby. MRS. z. E.
Take some cotton ball fringe and
cut of the little white balls. Use
them as a finish whenever you tie
down the quilt. When completed the
little white balls on some colors are
more effective than the usual little
knots or bows.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tel
me how to starch black wash dresse:
so the starch will not show. L. D.
Take some black diamond dye fol
cotton. Dissolve it in the required
amount of water and boil. Put in &
bottle and keep as you would blueing
Put about a tablespoonful of thii
LIQUID into the starch you intend tt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
d. pvNcAN d. .yMfTH

MANY a girl has earned a mans last
ing gratitude by turning him down
at the psychological moment
1t is bad tempered man indeed who
can't keep cool in a blizzard.
Anything at all worth while IL wo,t-,
all your efforts.
No use making a kick If you aren't
ready to live mp to It
One way to be popular with yourself
is to mind your own business
The man who gets something for
nothing finds it worth what he gave
for It
When you can't have what you want
It adds a spice Of variety to try want
Ing what you have.
When we get more than our share
Of punishment even a martyrs crown
can't make amends.
Many a man who can speak FIVE DIFF.
ferent languages spends most of his
time listening to his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The charge or profit sharing is an ar
rangement by which about per cent
OF the gross receipts is distributed
among the employees according TO their
position and salary.
II II is observed that the railways
largely benefit their employees. it is
also TO be observed that It 10 better to
benefit them than fatten few slready
possessed of superlative wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

Bloomington. March 2s.-Following
an inspection trip over the Toluca and
Rutland branch Of the Chicago & Al
ton railroad by ofacials Of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St Paul. was an
nounced that the latter road may pur-
chase the branch road and extend 1t
so miles south IN order to reach the
central Illinois coal heldss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The success of the fight Of the WON
en- OF Washington for street cars with
steps low enough to meet the exigen-
oies OF hobble skirts should be record
ed among the memorable triumphs in
the agitation for feminine rights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Procrastinafion.

"One of the greatest evils IN life"
said the elderly woman, lis procrastl-
nation"
~ think %. too" replied the young
married woman. II don't see the
sense of putting of your golden we'd
ding anniversary till you are sixty or
sAEantF IaArs Old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
IN IINCoIN,s TnrE.

People are hearing a good deal
these days about Lncoln's statement
o. "a government OF the people, for
the people and by the people" It is
apparent that gentlemen OF promin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

One by one the good men Of the ma
tional administration are being elm
mated. Pinchot went first, Wiley is
gone and If there are any good ones
left they will have 70 stand up while
the roll is being called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

They call the present assembly of
the Illinois legislature an extraordi-
nary session, but did you ever see a
session Of the Illinois general assem-
bly, that wasn't?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

His View Also.
IF one has tai
ent one should
use It"
"Huhr
"Well, whatT
That's W h a t
our ca s b ! e r
thought when he
juggled the books
and got a W a Y
with the cash"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Vacant Place

Vacant Place.
"Who is st at your house"
at"
Eyes; the boss, you know"
"Oh. There is none"
as noner
mo; the cook left this morning"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

The Quincy Herald observes that
'they have some use for the arsenal at
Rock Island after all"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

In the midst of the excitement, do
not forget that new Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
BY the Same Sign.

BY the Same Sign.
People always criticise me So"
"You shouldn't mind that"
"But 1t hurts my feelings"
'Nonsense! Their criticism Is mere
ly an indication that you have done
something that they wish they had
been able to do"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Solid Conrfort

When airships come perhaps wen hft
To sunny Africa and sit
Beneath q palm In winter time:
In summer TO a northern cline
Wen fy at any Ehim's behsst
And hug an iceberg to our breast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Another Kind.

Another Kind.
II your faith will not move mountains
Over to another spot,
BY that token you may reckon
That is not the kind you've got.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
REVENGE is Sweet,

Revenge Is Sweet.
"Why do you keep up such an inti-
macy with Hobbs? You don't like
him.
mo; that's true. But you see he is
so desirable to work Off upon the 9TH
er fellows that don't like"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
Where He Scores.

HE is a close student of human ma.
ture"
What does he make out Of it?''
"a collection Of easy marks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
March % in American
History.

1S4e-General Zachary Taylor adyapc-
ed the United States army TO the
Rio Grande and was attacked by
Mexicans.
1s62-Congress appropriated $1,000
coo for the construction of :roD-
clad gunbOats.
1910-David Josiah Brewer. associate
justice of United States supreme
court, died IN Washington; boru
1877
All The news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
CAPITAL COMMENT
Total delegates in convention, 1,094
needed to win, 729

Total delegates in convention, 1,094;
needed to win, 729.
REPUBLICAN.
FOR MR.. TAFT.
Alabama (whole) ........ 20
District of Columbia. ............ 2
Florida (whole) .................. II
Georgia (part) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. %
Indiana (parD .................. 4
Iowa (part) ................... s
Michigan (part) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4
Missouri (part) Observation-Disclosures. 4
New Mexico (part) .............. 6
Oklahoma (par9 ................. 2
Philippines NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
South Carolina (parO ........... II
Tennessee (parD ................ IA
Virginia (whole) .............. "a
FOR MR.. ROOSEVELT.
Missouri tparD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
New Mexico (part) ............
Oklahoma (parO ............ 16
IOtdl ~
FOR MR.. LA TOILETTE.
North Dakota (whole) ........... 10
FOR MR.. CUMMINS.
/ Iowa (part) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
TOTAL ..................
Total delegates in convention, 1,07S;
needed to win. $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
by CLYDE n. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, March 25.-Speaker
Champ Clark and President William
H. Taft today lead their opponents in
their respective parties in the contest
for the nomination for the presidency.
In the opinion of many political wise
acres here in the national capital,
neither Clark nor Taft is likely to be
overtaken by his rivals. Here are the
latest available figures:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
The New Day.
Across the surging Yellow sea
Anneara tina altar Of hnnA

me new Day.
Across the surging Yellow sea
Appears the star of hope.
The Chinese, who had siumbercc long.
At last have got the dope,
For liberty has spread her sails;
Her flag will be unfurled
Before the century is done
Around the throbbing world.
From every race and every cline
We get the welcome note;
The people. full Of life and fight,
Arise TO grab the vote.
And Freedom sings a ragtime sorg
And spreads splendid feast,
For it observes with eagle eye
The dawning In the east
Back number kings, II they will List.
Can hear the bugle call.
And thrones that once seemed firmly set
May totter to their fall.
The people have made UP their minds
That they will take a hand
And do some ruling for themselves
In every blooming land.
Hurrah! Hurrah! The pace we set
When Washington was young
Is being followed everywhere.
And kings are getting stung.
We're glad to see the yellow man
Is up and wide awake,
And we can say across the seq,
shake. new republic; shake!"
Supervising II.
what is the best way to rectify 8
mistaken
Does it have to be rectihedf"
"Yes."
"Then make another"
MAKE aEotherY
"Sure. A bigger one, SO the othei
will be lost sight Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28
The Auctionser.

The Auetionser.
"She cries an awful lot You never
saw anybody that cries so much"
an bet / did"
"Who was it?'
"A man / know. He cried a house
and lot"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

On the Ground Floor.
"Have you heard the latest?
didn't you know 1 was married."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

MANY girl has earned mans last
ing gratitude by turning him down
at the psychological moment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-28

1t is bad tempered man indeed who
can't keep cool in a blizzard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-09-13

AL. Dominick has received word from
Earl Howard that he joined the Mil
awaukee Brewers last Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-09-13
DIED

The death Of T. W. Cannon, after a
very brief illness, came as great
shock to his friends and relatives. Mr.
Cannon began to all last Thursday and
was taken worse Saturday and passed
away at 2:15 Monday morning. Death
was caused by rupture Of the gall
bladder.
MI. Cannon had purchased the City
restaurant last Tuesday and had just
opened up for business.
Mr.. Cannon was born at Greenbush,
Wis, May 2, 1859 and came from there
to Little Falls twenty years ago and
worked at his trade as a stone and
brick mason for ten years. He then
took employment on the police force
and served as patrolman for five years,
after which he was made chief, which
place he held until last spring.
Deceased is mourned by a wife and
three children, Frank, who is employ
ed in the office Of the Northern Pacific
road master in this city; Miss Cecilia
Cannon and Miss Marie, who attends
high school. He is survived by four
brothers and two sisters, James of
Alaska; Michael of Washington state;
Frank of Oregon; John Of Greenbush,
Wis. Mrs. B. Mcdonald Of Williams
berg, Ia, and Mrs. K. Miller Of Glen
boulah, Wis. --:..- .--.
Mr.. Cannon was member of the
M. B. A. and Red Men lodges and was
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-09-13
TO CALL MASS MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL
HEAR DISCUSSION ON NEW
SCHOOL BUILDING

A petition asking that the school
board call mass meeting to discuss
the advisability of erecting a new
school building was handed to presi-
dent T. G. Gordon Wednesday. This
petition was a result Of the meeting
held last Friday to hear objections in
regard to the use of the Kiewel build
ing for school purposes and was sign
ed by $50 taxpayers. Only two out Of
those asked refused to sign the petition.
Although the petition makes no specific
statement as to what kind of q school
building should be erected, except that
it shall be a modern building, it is
very likely that high school is what
is wanted.
=. The board Of education will have q
public meeting soon in order to ascez-
tain the pleasure Of the public. After
the people have designated what they
want the question Of special cleo
tion for the purpose Of voting bonds
will be called.
: The women should remember that
they are allowed to participate in
school elections and when this matter
is brought up they should turn out.
1t has been apparent or the last two
years that a new building for school
purposes was necessary and as tho
efficiency of the local schools is class
ed with the top-notchers, it is impera-
tive that something be done to hold
that efficiency.
A board meeing will be held Friday
at which date will, be set for the
holding of the mass meeting. i: