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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM AND
EQUALITY.

Under the leadership of Governor
wilson the democratic party has won
the greatest victory since 1852.
Sixty years ago the democrats, with
Franklin Pierce as their candidate,
overthrow the old whig party which
had nominated General Winfield s.
Scott as its leader. The defeat Of Cen
eral Scott was so overwhelming that
the whig party was annihilated. 1t
figured in no subsequent presidential
election. History seems to be repeat
ing itself. The republican party which
followed the WING party as a nation
al political organization, and inherited
some Of its economic views, is defeat
ed as badly as the whig party was
in 1852. The Grand Old Party" as
1t loved to call itself, may be the
Gone Old Party"
But the democratic party, the great
old party Of Jefferson and Jackson
and their compeers of the early days
OF the republic, and Of Wilson and
Bryan and their compeers Of these lat
ter days, is still in evidence as it has
been since its birth-ready for ser
vice for the people when called upon.
II has again been called by the peo-
pie into their service. 1t is again tri-
umphant.
The democratic party can never die,
" is founded upon the political princi-
pie of equal rights for all and spe-
cial privileges for none" Its founda-
ton is as solid and lasting as the
eternal hills. It will continue to ex.
list through the centuries to come. 1t
represents a government OF the PEG.
pie. for the people and by the people.
AS an organization II has made mis-.
takes and may make them again. No
organization is perfect, but its prin.
ciples will continue to exist and in
spire the hearts Of the country's citi
zenship so long as the republic en-
dures; and the party name will be re
tanned as its real meaning is "the rule
of the people"
The democrats of Illinois who have
done their share in the great triumph
at the polls, should not make the Sc
curing OF petty appointments take
precedence over the maintenance OF
the patriotic permanent principles oil
the party, but should devote them
selves to encouraging the efforts o.
President Wilson and Governor
Dunno to give the people the reforms
they crave, and bring the administra
ton of government back to the funda
mental basis OF equal rights for al
and special privileges for none"
The republican defeat and the tri
umph Of the democracy are but step
70 bring about the rule of the people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
THE TRUE SOLUTION.

Gould Europe be brought 70 accept
The accomplished fact OF the conquest
OF European Turkey by the Balkan
allies, and to acknowledge a united
Balkan confederation, It would spare
itself much trouble. present and IN.
ture," the Minneapolis Journal saws
'1or the real solution OF the Balkan
problem cannot be found in any divis-
ION between two or more powers OF
the area OF the Balkan peninsula
italy. until united. caused war after
war In Europe. and was not an asset
but a costly liability TO those power.
that ruled Italian states. Lombardv
and Venetia were glittering Jewels in
the Austrian crown: but their nrtca
was lives. money. shame. and finally
humiliation. Similarly, should Austria
Today succeed in acquiring Macedonia
and Italy Albania. the two would thus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

Make the living room and conser-
vatory into one" is the newest cry.
In fact, it's the latest fashion, and is
hailed as something quite novel.
But is It?
Don't you remember, when you
were a youngster, that on one side Of
the sunny living room was a deep,
wide, square bay window filed with
all kinds of flowers and foliage?
Remember the old iron stand on
which the flower pots stood? 1t was
built like steps. You thought # was
a marvelously clever arrangement.
know l did.
There were all sorts Of geraniums
and fuchsias and begonias, andre
member the Gala lilies, and how you
watched the unfolding of its furled
whiteness?
There was an immense ivy Of which
the whole family was proud. 1t was
draped over the square of the bay
window and hung like a portiere
There, were some plants from the
fields and the woods that you'd helped
mother gather and in which you felt
proprietary interest.
Mothers wasn't the only nving-room
conservatory in those days.
1t was a careless housewife indeed
who didn't have her stand of winter
plants which she petted most care
fully and over which she took as much
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
AW0MANyO DISSERTATIONS
.EdnaKWaey

pride as she did in any Of her house
hold appointments.
A home without its window garden
in the living room wasn't home. No
lonely rubber plant or single half-starv-
ed Boston fern, and certainly no arti-
fetal palm, was considered sufficient.
Women exchanged plant experiences
as they exchanged cooking experiences.
and a slip from cherished plant was
valued as much as the recipe Of a
treasured dish.
Even the poorest had a bit of a win
dow garden-perhaps the one bright
spot in dull existence.
And whoever could afford It had a
canary-a bird SO full Of song that
when two or three people got togeth-
er for a talk one had to throw a little
shawl over the cage to keep the song
ster quiet.
The modern woman Is not as low
able as her mother and grandmother
were. She is more selfish, gives less
for what she gets and somehow
doesn't radiate the blessedness that
| seemed to surround the woman who
made her home and her husband and
children the great points in her life.
The modern woman has lost much OF
her loneliness, Of beautiful influence
upon the lives Of those about her,
largely because she has learned to de-
spise the homely things-the things
which she considers common" and
makers of drudgery.
Some of are trying to get back.
It's not easy, for now we have fats
hotels, city houses in narrow city
streets; less room to live; actually less
light and air for each OF US.
Recreation has been commercialized
until we have grown up with the be
lief that the one place In the world
where one cannot have a good time
is home. We must spend money tc
have a good time.
We/have forgotten that the clean
est, finest JOY is earned by though
and toll. The toys we made ourselves
when we were little, gave US far more
pleasure than the expensive one.
bought for the spoiled children of to
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
LONG TIME BETWEEN

For the first time In GO years Maine
was carried by the democratic candi-
date for president
Never since the organization Of their
party have the republicans lost the
state. The last democrat TO carry II
was Franklin Pierce. in 1852. the year
OF democratic landslide. when Pierce
received 254 electoral votes and Gen
eral Scott only 70.
The only states not carried by Pierce
that year were Massachusetts, Yer.
mont, Tennessee aud Kentucky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

THE man who nses bis neighbours
telephone and reads the daily pa
per In the barber shop never does much
boosting Of his home town.
There are no blind pigs in q wet
country.
Tears are salty because they'd spoil
otherwise.
Riches may be a curse. but they are
more amusing than the blessings Of
poverty.
One example Of futility is trying to
sell q bald headed man q bottle of
hair dye.
A woman is a curious creature, es-
pecially when her husband is detained
down town until two o'clock in the
morning.
It takes a good liar to compliment
some women.
1t was a genius that got his start in
fife by selling lemonade from the
lemons fate had handed him.
We bear the i'll fortune of our enc
mics with much pleasure.
II is never too cold for girl to go
sleigh riding. though she may freeze
going to the corner grocery for q cake
of yeast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
CANNON CALM IN
FACE OF DEFEAT
Former Speaker Accepts Yer.
dict of 1000 Plurality With
Courage of Stole.
is AN INSURGENT VICTORY
Result Is Seen as Last Blow to the
Doctrine of the Stand
patters.

Danville, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE final
blow to "Cannonism" was struck in
the Eighteenth Illinois congressional
district Tuesday. and ex-Speaker Jo-
seph Quincy Cannon, father and
ramesake Of the expression that for
years typifed boss rule and standpat-
ism, was the latest victim of the tidal
wave OF insurgency that swept the
country.
Stern and uncompromising to the
last, Uncle Joe" accepts defeat with
the stoicism BETTING an old and time.
tiled warrior, refuses 70 comment I'D.
on his downfall for publication or at
present discuss the outlook for the
future.
II was probably his last fight. but
his elimination as a political factor in
this district Is not at all certain. Al
rs years Of age he retains much OF
lilo bodily and all Of his mental vtgol
and not q few predict that he will be
again in the saddle two years hence
and that meantime he will be active
ly engaged in helping reorganize the
republican party.
WANTED "oNE MORE CHANCE"
Six years ago he announced that
he wished to be elected lust once
r.ore" in order to carry out work com
menced and left unfinished in con
sress. Four years ago he made the
same announcement, and two years
ago he pleaded for one more chance
This year his managers positively
stated that IL was his last appearance
a. a candidate for congress, and Il
appears that the voters OF his dis
trict took him at his own word, fol
| he was defeated by over 1000 votei
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
his own party.
CHAIR GAINS COURAGE.

his own party.
CHAIR GAINS COURAGE.
This belief was well founded. First
stating that he was too busy to fool
with losing fight, he was finally pre-
vailed upon to accept the nomination
cut of pure loyalty to his party, but
with no expectation of winning. Then
came the two Chicago conventions
with ex-Speaker Cannon aligned with
the Taft forces and obstinately refus-
ire to heed the insurgency signs, and
q Hair began to gain courage
Announcing himself as a progres-
sive democrat with no strings tied to
him, he went forth on "get-acquaint-
ed" tour of the district and amazed
old campaigners with the instant sue
cess that he met everywhere. Attired
in an old suit or clothes and a rusty
slcuch hat with good cigars bullying
from every pocket, he visited every
village, town and crossroads commun-
ity in the district. This meeting of
the voters at their homes, coupled
with his unassuming and friendly man
ner and ready command Of the home
ly stories that appeal to the rural
people, told by a past master of the
storytelling art, was something new.
WINS VOTERS HEARTS.
While Cannon was hurting broad
sides and salvos of statistics and dry
statements of what he and the repub-
Eran admin otiop had oonornpI{oh
ed at his audiences, O'Hair was win
Eing his way to the hearts and votes
of the masses. While Uncle Joe was
stumping the district on a special
train accompanied by a lot OF other
Candidates, O'Hair was helping the
farmers stack and thrash their grain
or was admiring their stock while
Heading for their support During
the last days of the campaign O'Hair
mounted the platform in the principal
| cities and towns of the district and
completed his conquest with his elo-
quence. humor and logic in handling
the issues of the day.
BORN IN LOG CABIN.
Mr.. O'Hair was born AZ years ago
in log cabin in a remote section of
Edgar county, of humble Irish parent
age, and spent his boyhood days on a
farm. After graduating from the
&C mmon schools he entered Purdue
university, where he took the law
course. Returning to Paris, he hung
out his single ana by sheer force
of character and ability has won a
place among the best lawyers OF east
eTn Illinois and western Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

by his democratic opponent, Frank T.
O'Hair, of Paris.
Analysis of the causes lead +: 70
lis defeat indicates that it was chief
~ due to the same ones that led to
a split in the republican party. To
this corollary may be added a growing
discomfort among the younger genera
'iCn of politicians who began to de-
spair of his ever reaching the quitting
point, and dissatisfaction with the un-
changing conditions among Office hold
ers of the district
MANY DESERT CANNON.
Many who had stood Loyalty in the
Cannon ranks for years, on this &C.
count deserted him this year, took
their stand at Armageddon and bat
tied for the Lord"-and office. Among
tie rural voters the feeling became
prevalent that Uncle Joe" had grown
away from them, both in sympathy
and Official acts, that he was no long
er man of the people and no amount
Of garden seeds, congressional rec
oIds End official reports could disa-
huse them of this belief
The old Uncle Joe" who formerly
circulated at their old settlers meet.
ings, county fairs and other gather
iEgs, with his pocket full of black
cigars, slapped them on the back and
made each think he was vitality inter.
ested in their children, live stock and
their crops had been transferred into
a representative of interests and con.
d'tions foreign TO their wishes and
needs.
CHAIR PERSONALITY STRONG.
Next to the insurgent upheaval, the
strong personality of his chief oppo
nent, Mr.. O'Hair, was perhaps chief
~ responsible for the ex-speaker's sec
ond. and perhaps last political down
! fall. In 1892 when Samuel T Busey
of Urbana broke through his line OF
battle, the landslide was accomplished
by the means of the use of unlimited
money. In later years the Cannon
managers generally saw that a can
d:date to their own liking, If not G
mere man of straw, was placed in ths
field early in each campaign as q
| democratic candidate.
| These tactics generally discourageC
strong democrats from entering tn.
fight, and for the past several cleo
tons the democratic candidate always
failed TO poll the full strength of hi
party. Indeed most of the votes cas-
for him represented the disgruntleC
element of the republican party.
PECK STRONG CANDIDATE.
Encouraged by the results Of tn,
congressional election Of two year
ego and the bull moose disturbance
in the republican party, last sprinI
leading democrats OF the district de
termined TO forestall the Cannon Pre-
gram by nominating a candidat
strong enough to attract the supper
Of the whole party and attract thos
republicans who wanted Cannon de
feated.
=. Frank T. O'Hair of Edgar count
was the man who they thought oby
ously was fitted for engaging IN
death grapple with the Danville vel
eIsn. with q good chance Of dowr
ing him. Popular among the tire
southern counties Of the district, an
free OF ENHANCEMENT in the factiona
differences that prevailed in the tire
; northern counties, 1t was believed b
would command unanimous support 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
On the Move.
Some are going farther south

Some are going farther south
For a climate new:
Some seek cooler northern lands
To their strength renew;
Some are hiking for the west
After health and fame:
Western men are going east
With the selfsame aim.
Some from Mexico are bound
For Alaska's shore;
From the north some journey down
Where the gulf waves roar;
On the warm Pacific slope
Some are there from Maine:
Others from the far, far west
Take the eastern train.
In the town where they were born
Very few remain.
Others come and take their place
In the hope of gain,
And their paths are often crossed,
Touching here and there.
As they zigzag back and forth
Going everywhere.
What a restless age II IL
For the man perplexed.
Stopping first in this mans town.
Striking for the next!
Don't you wish that you could have
Planted safe and sound
Half the money that IT costs
For this running round?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

The Eighteenth street organ Just
simply cannot get over its soreheaded-
ness. II is even vexed because the
democrats in all good humor smiled
upon II as they marched by Saturday
night. and the said organ forthwith
has become real nasty. The mostlament-
able feature of any election is the
spectacle Of the poor loser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
To Meet an Emergency.

MADAM, have you any old clothes to
give awayT
II have a suit belonging TO my hus-
band. but fear it is too big for you"
"Oh. that will be all right You just
set me out a square meal and watch
me eat enough so that I can I'LL it,
Washington Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
HURST FOR A CABINET PLACE

committee and was one Of the hardest
Of workers in behalf of Wilson.
He is a big man and thoroughly ca
pable
The Record ventures the prediction
that he will be seriously considered in
regard to the secretaryship of the
treasury, or some other position Of
much importance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
A protectioa.

ANY man looks stupid when he
wears a monocle." said the critical girl
That's why so many Of Us fellows
wear EN-" replied ths candid youth
III we happen TO look stupid we blame
the mouocle"-washingt Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

And now Mr.. Funk thinks he sees a
chance 10 he United States senator.
Get a mans aspirations started high
In politics and there is no telling where
his ambitions will end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Soma Celebration.

Some Celebration.
Are you going to have a Christmas
celebration"
NO"
Not really"
mo. My husband celebrated the
election. and that's enough for one
family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
OF All the Slams!

OF All the Signs!
'T have had the most unlucky day"
"What happened?"
al broke that horrid little mirror
that Beth gave me for Christmas.
spilled Ink on my last years party
dress. and now ! have to have a new
one. Harry gave me pair of scis-
sors. and my uncle sent me an opal
bracelet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Where He Got His.

Where He Got His.
when II looks like rain take an
umbrella along"
THAT is just the time not to take
one"
But you might get wet
"Oh. no: there are plenty others to
take theirs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
The cynie

Married yet. old mani"
mo. but I'm engaged. and that's a.
good as married"
ITS better, II you only knew It."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Ne Wedding Day BARGAIN.

The Husband during the quarreD-
You're always making bargains Was
The Wife-Yes. sir: on my wedding
day.-variety Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

The final rally is over Now the peo-
pie will settle back and attend to bus
mess, Just as II nothing had happened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

Governor Wilson is the only candi-
date that carried his own state. What
is more TO the point is that he carried
the states of his opponents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

No one can say that Chairman Hilles
did not do his best, but as a forecaster
he does not shine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
inevitable Change.

"He meant to marry an heiress."
"And didn't hep
mo. He married poor girl"
What made her poorT'
Marrying him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

St. Louis has elected Billy Igoe to
congress. When his opponent goes out
Billy can say Igoe in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

From u schoolmaster, Governor VIII
son is to become a cabinetmaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
(Springfield Record.)

Illinois, in all likelihood, will receive
one of the cabinet positions.
In this connection the name Of Ell
more w. Hurst of Rock Island natural
ly suggests itself!
Mr.. Hurst served as chairman of the
democratic national business mems
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

= Though the chance to subscribe to
the campaign Is passed, you can soon
buy Red Cross stamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

Armour G. Co. have been indicted
again. Between indictments, how do
they get a chance 70 sleep?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
A Question.

oh. when a milkman's
Up q stump
What would he do
Without the pump?
] think he would
Get through all right
II there were but
A creek In sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Nov. IL in American
Hist DRY.

1sso-Lucretia Mott, abolition advocate
and pioneer social reformer and
equal suffragist, died: born 1913.
1880 Washington admitted to the Un-
ion as q state.
1s99-Governor General Brooke issued
the first Cuban Thanksgiving proc
lamation.
1oO6-Esther Damon, last widow pen
sioner on the roll of the war OF the
Revolution died: born 1914.
All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

All parties are agreed that this is
bully weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

! Once again Virginia is the mother of
presidents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Too Bad.

81 detest my wife's parties. She al.
ways drags me to the front So"
II don't mind that, but l do hate to
i've for a week upon the scraps"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
A Common Way.

''Do you ever betT'
"Only on sure things"
Keep it up. That is the way lost
my money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave.
nue.. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postoface as second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member OF the A.socistes
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Ultra.

Ultra.
"What is your idea OF fooIishnessY'
"Cslcimining a perfectly good com
psexion-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
eY THE J. w. POTTER co.

E TEPMs-Tea cents per week. by car
.rier. in Rock Il and
Complaints of delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which snoulA also be notified In every
paper discontinued. A. carriers have no
authority In the premIseA
An communications OF srgumentstive
character. POLITICAL or religious. must
have real name attached for pubi:cA-
ton No such articles win be printed
over fictitious sigEstureA
Telephones In ell departments: Cen.
tr1i Union. Vest II5. I14s and ans;
Union Electric. B1t5.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
4 MSsING NEIREss
WORKED As SERVANT
VIOLET BUCHLER OF CHEtsA az
MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS
IN NOVEMBER.
Found Working as Nurse and Ser.
want in Fashionable New York
Home--Wanted to See
the World.
Associated Press Special,

ASSOCldleQ EIGSS op6tldI-
New York, Jan. 15.-Miss Violet
Buchler, the Chicago heiress to one
hundred thousand dollars who has
been missing since November 25th,
was arrested here today She had
been working as nurse and SER
want for Mrs. Annie Brettan on
East SEVENTEEN street. The Brettan
family were astonished when they
discovered the identity of their ser
want. The girl said she ran away
from home to see the world
Later today Miss Buehler told of
a meeting here with Jack Clune, a
restaurant man, she had known in
Chicago and whom she called fine
fellow" She said she hoped to mar
ry him when they had money
enough.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-01-15
A Long Conference.
ted Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Washington, Jan. 15.-Postmast-
err General Hitchcock and Presiden5
Taft were in a conference for more
than an hour this morning. 1t was
announced after Hitchcock departed
from the White House that there
was no friction between him and the
president over the postmaster gem
erals recommendations for govern
ment ownership of telegraph lines.