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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
CAPITAL COMMENT

enables them 70 put all their other
profits into surplus.
That the five members Of this clear
ing house committee, which YIELDS this
tremendous power. are in turn closely
associated with the group of % men
who dominate practically all of the
industrial corporations of this country,
and who exercise control, through this
domination. of one-third of the entire
wealth of the United States. At the
head of this group of % stands ].
PierpOnt Morgan
THE CLEARING HOUSE COMMITTEE,
The members of this clearing house
committee in which is vested this ire
mendous power. are as follows Frank
! 4. Vanderlip. chairman, president and
| director of the National city bank, di-
rector OF the Southern and Union Pa
cific railroads, and of numerous other
corporations. He represents Standard
Oil interests.
James G. Cannon, president and d.
rector of the Fourth National bank,
and director of two other New York
banks. He represents the J. P. Morgan
interests.
OttOn T. Barnard. president of the
New York Trust company, and trustee
of the New York Securities company
He represents both the oil and the
J. p. Morgan interests.
Richard Delafield, president of the
National Park bank, and trustee of the
American Surety company, and of the
Union Trust company. He is regarded
as a Morgan man.
Walter E. Frew, vice president ant
director of the Corn Exchange bank
and director of the Bankers Trus
company. He is recognized as a Nor
gan banker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
AW0MANyO OBSERVATIONS


Things are sort of changing around,
aren't they?
Possibly the day of woman's rights
has actually arrived, and some men
are getting what they have served to
the weaker sex for so many genera
tons as the especial privilege of mas
culinity
But the abused husband isn't nearly
as patient and long-suffering as the
abused wife has been. Instead Of en-
during and trying TO hide his bruises
and the disgrace from the neighbors,
he HES himself to court and cries
aloud for the protection OF the law
We pitied the victim of the wife
beater. Usually she was a puny and
helpless thing with a brute of hus-
band.
/ But does anybody feel sorry for the
miserable apology of a man who lets
his wife lick him to a FRAGILE and then
goes bowling down the public way tell.
ing his woes to the world?
Chicago suffragists seem to be fol
| lowing the example of the two Illus
! trious leaders of our republican party
! The woman's suffrage party of the
Windy City has been broken into two
factions at deadly war with one an
other. When the one faction discover
ed what the other faction was doing tc
it. there was a perfectly beautifu
time! The steam roller" rolled anC
and there was an exchange of re
marks that might have given pointers
to even those once-dear. but now
nevermore-no-moref friends in the presi
dental race.
However, it will hardly be seemly
just now, for Insecurity to criticist
these feminine procedures. The wome1
are acting altogether too much Xix,
regular politicians. Since imitation i
the sincerest fiattery, the initiated
should not find fault, nor ridicule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
UP TO THE CTBANS.

The most hopeful news which has
come from Cuba since the rebellion
began in that island is the apparently
authentic statement that many citi-
zens are arming themselves and en-
listing in the service of the govern
ment as volunteers. If there is
enough OF this sort of patriotism in
the country the Cuban republic will
easily overcome its present dangers
and difficulties.
In not few Latin-American states
the fatal weakness of the government
is the inability Of whatever faction or
personal following may hold Office to
count upon general and earnest pop
ular support. The friends of the
"ins" are never as ready to take up
arms as the adherents of the outs
who are actuated by the hope of per-
sonal gain. The administration
usually has TO depend almost wholly
upon the regular army, such as ii
may be, and on dubious recruits often
consisting largely Of prisoners releas-
ed from the jails for military service.
In Cuba there are signs of sounder
conditions. 1t appears that many
citizens are willing to fight for the
suppression Of the rebellion and the
restoration of order and security in
all parts Of the island. With such
help President Gomez ought to have
little difficulty in breaking down al
organized resistance TO the lawful
authorities. Then the brigands who
may continue their depridatiOns after
the collapse of the revolt can be hunt
ed down gradually and punished as
/ common criminals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Should Welcome Teddy's Nomination

er fails to characterize a majority of
American citizens always comes to the
front in the closing months Of a cam,
paign.
The democracy should welcome the
nomination of Roosevelt.
There is little, if anything. 10 the
colonel but overwhelming conceit.
He cannot stand the final test-the
merit test.
The people are not going 70 give up
the principles laid down by Washing
ton himself for the qualification of the
selfshness Of an empty boaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

the entire banking situation in New
York city, can drive out any man or
group of men from the banking bust
ness. or refuse 10 let any man or group
Of men into the business, simply by
Withdrawing or refusing the privilege
of clearing through the association.
THE NEW YORK BANK TAX.
That the banks OF New York city
levy a tax Of nearly s50,OO0,000 annually
on customers by charging for the col.
lection Of out Of town checks This
sum is equivalent 10 practically all
the dividends paid by the banks, which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. .SsqJTH

MANY a man who couldn't manage
himself has acquired a competent
manager by the simple expedient Of
getting married.
Having too many friends Is almost
as bad as having none, especially
when they insist on giving you anna
teur counsel
The fellow who is of great impor-
lance to himself is likely to think the
rest OF the world views him with his
own eyes.
widowhood may be a delicate COM
pliment to a dead man or again 1t may
be a subtle criticism upon living men.
Some people get on so rapidly in the
world that If is hard to tell where they
are going TO get OF.
1t is a pleasure to do wrong some
times just TO differentate oneself from
some other people.
The easiest way to get rich Is to be
satisfied and secure in your poverty.
the man who has a brainstorm ev.
cry fifteen minutes gets more notice
than he does attention.
Experience may be useful. but most
of Us have lot that we should be glad
to sell at a bargain.
A well conditioned baby can raise g
disturbance almost any time he tries
to raise his voice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
lsDrlnrnaId Recnrd }

Tho impression appears 10 have
gone out that the leaders Of the nation
al democracy regard the possibility of
Theodore Rooseyelt's nomination with
feelings akin 10 dread.
For one The Record doubts If a
single democratic leader IS expeTienc-
ing any such fear.
II is true that, just now. quite a
Roosevelt wave IS sweeping across the
land.
But June is not November and that
marked conservative strain which new.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

being used instead of bells for signal
ing.
The device is also useful for silent
signaling and conversation between
two people of normal faculties, who
desire to keep their conversation Sc
cret. 1t is adaptable to code work
and might be put to use in fortifica-
tons and on warships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

tIE NOuuI4 - Ids
brought TO light,
in the very first
week Of its investL
cation, the fact
that five men con.
troll the banking
situation in New
York which means
that practically
the entire banking
machinery of the
United States is
under their con-
troll. The inquiry
has developed the
following asJOund'
ing facts:
That the New
York Gle ar il {
House committee
which dominates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
june IL in American
History.

17IJ-Amnesty offered TO all American
colonial rebels who would sub
nit 10 British rule except John
Hancock and Samuel Adams.
1s7s-William Cullen Bryant. poet and
editor. died: born 1894.
1870 Comma CIDER John Rodgers. L. S.
", retired. noted commander in
the civil war, died: born 1898.
190O-Lucretia Peabody Hale. noted
writer. died: born 1920.
1903 -- General Alexander Mcdowell
McCook. L. S. a. retired, died
born 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Reaction.

HI there!
Give US a rest!
It is plain
We need no more campaign
For awhile.
They should go out of style
For a few weeks at least.
We have had a feast
That was almost riot
Now for a bit OF quiet.
After the conventions
We should declare our intentions
For a noiselesS zone.
We have earned pensions
And should be let alone.
All me!
Wasn't It an oratorical spree7
But now
A truce on the row.
When comes the fall
We will all
Arise and shout.
Turn out
With Bands and lights
And renew the fights.
Until then,
Gentlemen.
The best
OF that line in the shop
Should outcrop.
Politics is all right
In its place and a delight
To every one. perhaps,
But for the present the scraps
Should be laid away.
Packed in hay.
Until called for.
We are sore
On them and don't care who knows Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

all that part Of It which Is apart or
behind the bits is called the bitter end
OF the cable In a storm or in poor
holding ground for anchors the more
cable thar is paid out the better the
anchor will hold. and when the cap
tain is at all doubtful he pays out his
cable TO the bitter end sooner than risk
any harm to his ship.-Hew York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

The senate has put President Taft's
commerce court in the hopper Now
II the powers that be will do something
TO the commerce commission the peo-
pie may see the dawn of the day when
they will get their due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Not q Monotonous Life.

Mrs. Hoyle-Don't you find married
life nonotonous? Mrs. Doyle-Not a
bit of it Ny husband is a most origi-
nal man, and am always looking for
ward TO see what kind Of lie he will
tel! when be comes home at night
New YORK Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
The Bitter End.

You have probably often heard a
person say Il will follow it TO the bit
ter end" or something to that effect.
but very few persons know that this
is nautical term and is borrowed
from a ships cable. II you have ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Mr.. Roosevelt's idea of a sans,bl

Mr.. Roosevelts idea Of sensible
man is one who waits until his ma
Jesty has spoken aud then shouts.
'Hurrah.' He says: q believe IN
the good sense of the people II they
decide the way think they ought.
out II they decide the way ! think
they should not, then I consider them
foolish lSuch frankucssD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

Naturally, the king" can make no
mistake. Not since the Stuart dy-
nasty advanced the theory of the di.
vine right OF rulers have We had any.
thing approxIcating this. Colonel
Roosevelt should refresh his memory
about what happened TO the Stuarts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

A resident Of Washington makes the
remark: you ought to have heard
the house Of representatives trying TO
sing the Star Spangled Banner"
What has that man got against us?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Explained

Explained.
"What's the difference between an
optimist and pessimistY'
well, an OptimiSt is a man who is
glad he's alive"
And what's pessimist?"
He is a fellow who's afraid he'll be
dead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

The only campaign expense OF one
Ohio candidate was % cents for beer.
Uncle Ike Stephenson asks everybody
20 take notice that he was defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Entertaining.

"Mr. Talker is such an interesting
man, isn't hei"
81 had never observed it"
"Oh, be kngws every bit of the scan
dal about our best families for three
generations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

been on a Dig snip you must nave no
ticed two big pieces Of wood sticking
up out of the deck forward. alongside
each other. They sometimes have
windlass between them. and they are
used to secure the cable that goes to
the anchor These pieces Of wood are
called the bits When the ship comes
to anchor aud the cable is paid out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
They Agreed.

81 cannon sing the old songs
But when ne sang few
The audience arose to Kill
The man who asked him TO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
BY CLYDE II. TAVeNNER.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, June 1O.--The demo-
cratic probe of the money trust, which
was derided by every reactionary in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

Briefly stated the country is having
a series of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which
Will create less disturbance as time
goes on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

Woe Is in store for the unseated
delegates in the Chicago convention
All the spectators seats have been
taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

A New Jersey man has been ar
rested for stealing 1920 collars. Look
again and see whether he isn't really
a Pittsburgh man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

julius Caesar had his Brutus
Charles, the Second, his Cromwell;
while dear Will uses Theodores steam
roller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

John d. Rockefeller gets $40 a min
ute just for holding on TO his stocks
and 1t doesn't look ike such a hard
Job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

Theodore says the people are being
robbed OF their rights And once
more, Theodore is the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
More Modern

"Was your little baby brother
brought by the stork?"
Course he was"
Huh! Ours was brought by a flying
machine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

II General Orozco hasn't the price
OF a steamer ticket in his pocket,
Madero will cheerfully lend it TO him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

'Tt's the peoples fight" says the col
onel But the peoples fight for what?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Normal.

What kind of time did you have at
the dancer"
IRA gtime"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

From penniless section hand In q
strange country 10 superintendent
OF one OF the biggest factories IN the
United States. and all IN 2s years
years. that Is the record OF Otto
Rudd, formerly Of Sweden. now sup
erintendent and director OF the Sim
mons Manufacturing company, at
Kenosha, Wis. Rudd arrived at Red
Wing. MINI. IN 1855. He knew no
one in America, an as he was with
out money he was glad to get a Job
as a section hand at SI-75 per day,
He wasn't willing 20 stay on the secs
ton, however. and soon left It
Eleven years ago he got a Job In the
Simmons factory. He was rapidly
promoted. and recently was made
superintendent and master over
400 men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Reassurind

81 have TO be honest"
Then you probably are"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill en-
tered at the postofRce as second-class
matter)
Rock Island Member of the Associates
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
Encoura gins.

81 am proud of myself"
Good! Now. If you'll only manage to
get the rest OF US proud Of you you
may yet get something TO your credit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
BY The J. w. POTTER co.

TERMS.-Dafly. 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year IN advance.
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made 70 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where II is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
An communications Of srgumentatiye
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publ:ca-
tion. No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments: Cen.
tral Union. West I45. 1I45 and 2I45
Union Electric 5l45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

Wednesday, June II, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

MANY a man who couldn't manage
himself has acquired a competent
manager by the simple eJpedient Of
getting married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
FLORENCE GIRL DIES
 IN MEMPHIS HOSPITAL

Florence October u.-(Special)-Miss Mittie Sommer was carried to the Baptist hospital in Memphis yesterday morning for an operation. She was critically i'll, and was operated upon immediately after her arrival, but she was not able to stand the severe strain and died at 8:30 last night. Her remains reached Florence this morning and will be buried at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The uelay is caused by the fact that relatives in New York will not be able to reach here until Sun day morning She has been teaching in Gadsden, but owing to illness was com pelled to return home about four weeks ago. Her death has cast gloom over the entire community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
KOKOAL MEETING
 COMES ID CLOSE Have Barbecue at Acmar and Saw Fair Yester-
 day Afternoon

About 200 members of the Order Ko- Koal attended a big barbecue at Acmar yesterday morning. A special train car ried the coal men throughout the Bir- mingham district, stops being made at a number of mines and coal washeries. The barbecue at Acmar proved to be an immense success. The train left Birmingham at o'clock yesterday morning and brought the delegates back at 2:30 o'clock Special street cars were in waiting and the entire del- egation went to the Alabama State Fair where they spent the time until late hour last night.
 This is the first convention of the Order KoKoal ever held in the local district and the affair was a com plete success from every viewpoint. The local "breaker' of the order con- sisted of about SO members prior to the convention, but after the koruska tion Wednesday night at Fraternal hall the membership was almost dou bled Several of the national officers of the order, who attended the con vention, expressed the belief that the Birmingham branch would soon become one of the strongest in the country.
 The banquet Wednesday, night cre- |ated a great deal of favorable com |ment among the delegates and every one appeared to have 'one grand time" The convention adjourned last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
Society
1Continucd From Page six)


 is miss Greene's plan to spend part of the winter in New York, She will probably go early in December. Miss Maude Howell has returned from Talladega, where she spent two weeks as the guest of friends.
 Miss Katherine Hodges of Ashville. Ala, is the, guest of her cousin, Miss Sarah Hodges, at her home in Nor wood
 Mrs A. H. Walstrom has as her guest Miss Irine Embrey and Miss Renfroe Embrey.
 Mrs. w. H. Lane of Talledega is the guest of Mrs Archie DeBow. Mrs. Archibald Howard of Selma, Ala, is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. l.. Pruett, 121s South Twentieth street.
 
 MT. Joe VanDeveer and MT. Grady Reynolds. after short visit to the city, returned Friday morning to their home in Clanton. Ala.
 MT. Logan Martin of Montgomery Is spending the weekend in the city. MT. Sidney Smith will arrive Satur- day morning from the University of Alabama to spend the weekend. Miss Rose Owen McDavid Is better and will be able to be among her friends again in few days. Mir. Lucien Hood is up from the Uni versity of Alabama to spend the week. end.
 Miss Florence Coffin has returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
The Record Shows the Facts
 Milton H. Smith Answers B. B. Conner

one of the parties to the contention contin- ually, was presiding officer, attorney for one side, witness for one side, in fact con ducted himself in such manner as would have resulted in his incarceration had he so conducted himself in any organized court of justice. During the entire six days he had before him representatives of all of the railways in Alabama, and peru sal of the printed proceedings will show that throughout the entire six days he was treated with respect, and that all who tes- tifed patiently endeavored to elucidate the matters uDler consideration, patiently tried to correct the innumerable erroneous state ments made by him. They did this from respect to his position as 2 representative of the Commonwealth of Alabama At the same time all present, including the two Associate Commissioners, were humiiated made ashamed-that the State was dis graced by the performance of one with mind so diseased.
 Milton H. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
Hilliard Society Meets

The Hilliard Literary society of the Birmingham High school held very in-
 teresting meeting in their club rooms bers were present. After the orders of the day were dispensed with the club en- joyed delightful literary programme,
 consisting of short story contest in which four of the members participated. The story read by MT. Gardner was the winner of the contest After interesting talks by members of the faculty the club adjourned All the members are re- quested to be present at the next meet ing as an interesting programme has beer
 arranged Visitors are always welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12

Ex-Gov. Conner, in an address at Green vile, Ala., on August 30th, commented with evident satisfaction upon the rebuke ad- ministered to Milton H. Smith, President of the Louisville Nashville and South & North Alabama Railroads, who, at hear ing before the Railroad Commission at which he presided, he asserts was offen- sively dictatorial
 The hearings by the Commission of which he was President were convened on complaint. of shipper of fertilizer, and lasted three days in the month of April and three days in the month of May, 1905. For tunately, the proceedings were transcribed by the official stenogapher of the Commis- sion, and were printed and bound, making book of over seven hundred pages. "A pc rusal of that book will show that instead of performing the duties of presiding off, cer-judge-to ascertain the merits of contention between citizens of Alabama, he ranted and raved like maniac, denounced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-12
Saturday Chime of Echoes

Now lend ears to our Saturday evening chime of echoes!
 Please erase my name from the list of silk pieces wanted I have been we'll supplied with all I can use and thank you and the many kind friends for their efforts. MRS. A. L. O."
 Upon receipt of your letter I mailed the stamps requested to Miss Mary O. If you have a call for more you could send our address, as we usually have some on hand. LUELLA.'
 '"The little girl in Kansas who asked for trinkets wrote to me and sent a very grateful letter. Then I made up a small box of trinkets that are a joy to child and of no use to me. The little sick boy in Baltimore wrote nicely about the postals and book. It takes so little to make a child happy 1t is really criminal to neglect the opportunity.
 "EDITH H"
 'I spent an hour with that poor boy this afternoon. He was so happy when I told him that a dear, kind woman on Staten Island was going to send him 8 wheel chair, and his poor, tired mother was most grateful, for now she says she can wheel him into the woods and take the whole family along. Poor soul! She has a sick baby months old and she is trying to patch up some old dresses for her little girls. Everything around her home Is as neat as wax. MRS.C.A.D."'