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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
has sEARLE ON THE Run.


Reports from the Fourteenth Illinois
district are very gratifying to the
many friends OF the Hon. c. II. Tav-
enner, democratic candidate for con-
gress there. He is making a strong
campaign and is daily winning scores
OF voters to his fold. People know
where he is at. He is fearless and is
not afraid to take the people into his
confidence. His attitude Is In mark
ed contrast to that of his republican
opponent Mr.. Searle, who is attempt
ing the impossible by being for both
Taft and Roosevelt at the same time.
His Irritation with the bull moosers
has aroused the ire Of the Tafters and
his declaration for Taft in certain
standpat counties has angered the
Rooseveltians, and as a result OF this
webbing conduct he will lose the
votes of hundreds of both factions.
The coming Of Speaker Champ
Clark to the Fourteenth district is a
distinct compliment TO Mr.. Tavenner.
Mr.. Clark will make but two speeches
in Illinois during this campaign, both
| of which will be delivered in Mr..
/ Tavenner's district Mr.. Tavenner's
personality and his brilliant work as
a Washington correspondent won the
admiration of Mr.. Clark and he vol.
unteered TO visit his district to aid
his friend in the fight for election
That he will make Mr.. Tavenner votes
is certain. Wherever the Missourian
speaks democracy gains.
The Gazette has made several pre-
dictions already. 1t will make anoth
er to the effect that in spite Of the
normal republican plurality in the dis
trict across the river. Mr.. Tavennel
will defeat Mr. Searle and most de
cisively defeat him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When a rich man goes in for prac-
tical politics people call him a cor
ruptionist When he goes in for i'm
practical reform they call him dippy.
| Many a man who looks like an easy
mark can plug an unsound business
proposition at forty PAGES.
The man who has no political
opinions these times must be the boss
trimmer or bard to suit.
Why doesn't some one of the new
parties adopt q color aud a yell?
! Some men would rather be right than
president, but more stand no chance Of
being either.
When a man goes away on his vaca-
tion he wonders how many nice girls
be will meet; when the girl goes away
khe wonders who will console the best
young man.
Some men are happIest when they
are away from home. In which case
tip home is happiest also.
wise woman never denies her age.
There ia always sure to be some one
around who went through the primary
school with her.
It's a long lane that has no turning.
and the man who gets there cuts
across.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

First know your husband Inen
train him.
Mrs. Blank knows her husband.
And this is a true tale of how she
trained him in one particular.
Mr. Blank believes that husband and
wife should be companions, provided
the wife does everything the husband
wants her to do and enjoys the kind
Of things he enjoys.
For some time he has been insist
ing that she should be his partner
i'll his evening en,Oyments, which
consist largely of prowlings, drinks
and "eats" in a bright light district
"a fellows wife ought to be good
PAL" he explained TO Mrs. Blank
That's the way she keeps him out
o: mischief Be a sport. Don't be an
everlasting wet-blanket, like so many
of the fellows wives"
"Oh, very WELL" Quoth Mrs. Blank
and proceeded to get herself up &C
ccrdingly.
| She powdered her face to chalky
wilderness. She Redeemed her lips un
til they looked like a bloody splotci
on her whitened face: She pencilet
her eyebrows, piled on a lot of extr;
hair, donned a gown that showed al
much of her skin as she believed thu
police would stand for, with Skin
so tight that it showed the undulatiol
of every muscle when she moved. Sh
borrowed a daring hat from an actres
friend, also pair Of long earrings thu
made her look perfectly devilish, an
finished with a dash of some power
fuI perfume.
81 want to be credit to you," sh
explained, in response to her husband
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Gratis are disposed everywhere to con-
slider the victory already won.
ticn about over-confldence. I earnest
~ hope that the democratic voters
throughout the country viii not be
lulled into inactivity by the rosy pros
poets and reports that are current, but
that they win be stirred to even great
or efforts In order to make certain q
victory in November. Diligence in
voting will cinch the result"
There il food for the thought Of
every democrat. Enthusiasm rather
than over confidence wins the battle
o. the ballots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

ACNAOiOhs
What the republican national pat
form promised was tariff revision on
the basis OF equalization Of the diff
ference between the cost of produc-
ton at home and abroad, together
with a reasonable profit to American
Industries"
Was the tariff revised on this basis?
Taking woolens to begtA with, Presi-
dent Taft himself admits failure. He
said in his New York speech, THE
one substantial defect in compliance
with the promise of the platform was
the failure to reduce woolens."
Woolens are important, too, particu-
larry to the poor. Under the head of
woolens come blankets; mems, chill
dren's and women's underwear; Goth
from which is made mems and wom-
ems suits; hosiery, and a great many
other textile products which are nee
essaries OF life.
Now, what about the cotton SEIZED
ule? Was the tariff on cotton re.
yised on the basis of equalization OF
the difference in the cost of produc-
ton at home and abroad? How
could II have been when congress
was not permitted to know what the
cost of production at home ami
abroad was?
Aldrich and Payne did not apply the
principle of equalization of the differ
ence in cost of production at home and
abroad or make the least pretense OF
doing so. Therefore it is utter folly
for the republicans to claim the tar,
it-revision promises were kept. Mem.
Sers OF congress voted on the various
schedules-were forced to do it by
the republican leaders-without hav
! ing the slightest idea of what the for
eign cost of production Of the articles
affected really was.
FIGURES ON PRODUCTION.
Yet the figures as to the cost OF pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
CURRENT COMMENT

duction were attainable. Here they
are as to cotton production:
The census of 1905 shows that the
wage Of the average employe in the
cotton manufacturing industry in the
United States is 1904 a year, 1888 a
month, $685. a week, 81 cents a day.
This astonishingly low average IS due
to the large number of children and
women and foreigners Oh The pay
rolls.
In England (whence comes the
greatest competition to our manufac-
turers of cotton) the annual wage of
the average employee is S2332S;
monthly wage, $19.45; weekly wage,
$4.4S; daily wage, IA cents. These
figures are from the official report of
the British board of trade, based on
the census of 1906. The cost of living
is so much cheaper in Great Britain
that, according to former United
States Commissioner of Labor Carroll
d. Wright, the British cotton-mill en-
ploye can purchase more of the nee
essaries of life with his daily wage of
I "A cents than the American mill
worker can with his 81 cents.
The average per cent of duty fixed
by the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES law on
cotton manufactures is in excess of 40
! per ceat. An attempt TO justify this
amount of protection by the actual
! difference in the cost of production
at home and abroad would be ridicu-
( lous. Granting that foreign goods
! have no cost whatever, the rates in
the present tariff law on cotton goods
/ would still be excessive.
/ But the republican platform also
! provided for "a reasonable profit to
American industries" This brings up
the query: Must the American cot
/ ton manufacturers have the present
amount of protection on cotton goods
/ TO make a reasonable profit?"
The amount of profit enjoyed by
the benefciaries of the cotton sched-
ule is the best answer to this cues
/ ton.
SIMILAR ILLUSTRATIONS.
] Here are a few of a multitude of
similar illustrations which could be
given:
/ The Bates Manufacturing company,
OF Lewiston, No, capitalized At 81
100000, with a surplus of S1,10O, 600.
had net earnings in 1907 amounting to
41-S7 per cent and declared a divi-
dend of So per cent.
The PepperelI Manufacturing COM
pany, of Biddleford, Me-, has decIar-
ed dividends averaging "a per cent for
the last nine years; in 1905 its divi-
dens were Al per cent, and in 1906, 81
per cent.
The Algonquin Printing company,
organized in 1903, and capitalized for
100000, had in 1907 an earned eur
plus of s750,00O. During the last nine
years its net earnings have aggregat-
ed 607 per cent, or six times the en-
tire amount Of the capital invested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
A Friend In Need,

"Say Jones, am going TO take a
party of friends on a motor trip week
from next Sunday and should like to
have you make one of the party"
why. thank you. Biggs. but say
er-you couldn't make it next Sunday,
! supposeT"
why? Have you an engagement
for Sunday after?'
No, but you see it is this way-my
wife expects her mother that day. and
she is going to have the minister in
to tea. and there'll be a man in town
] sold mining stock to year ago."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
The Limit In Clos. Bargains.


cover in my county" said the talkef
in the hotel lobby. I'VE have a thrifty
merchant. a bachelor. now getting
along in years, who Is noted for driv
ing close bargains. He is straight as q
string in money matters, but a very
close harvester Of the coin He pays
all his bills inside the thirty day limit
in order 10 get the cash discount The
other day, meeting his fayorits neph-
sw. be said. Andy, you've been q good
young man, and intend TO remember
you in my WILL
That's nice of you. uncle said An
dy. but I'm having some hard luck
now. aud IL You could advance me
something it certainly would be help
full
Here was the opportunity Of the IN
Gle. always on the lookout for q bar.
gain, so be said. Suppose give 1t all
to you now, how much OF a discount
will you make mer "-Indianapolis
News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
AW0M1NyO DISSERTATIONS


surprised stare when he beheld tho
vision.
He looked a trife dubious, hut
helped her into taxi and they bowled
merrtly along to stop at the brilliant
door of downtown grillroom.
Seated at table, Mrs. Blank bright
ly remarked, in high tones, which car
ried across several tables: "My, but
I'm dry! WhatTl We have, Billy?"
AN egg lemonade for you and a
gin fzz for me-" firmly announced
Mr.. Blank.
Very WELL, SIR" said the waiter.
But Mrs. Blank interrupted.
81 should say mott" she exclaimed,
In the same gay high tones, Nothing
short of whisky straight goes with
me, Billy. Bring a bottle Of it, wait.
err"
The waiter departed and Mr.. Blank
glared at his spouse.
What do YOU know about whisky
straight" he Kissed. You'll be drunk
in five minutes"
who cares?" laughed the lady op-
posite him
81 want good time and mean to
have it, if I have to get drunk to get
it. Say, that's a handsome man over
there. Introduce him, Billy. I saw
him nod to you"
Il will, IKE h" agreed Billy
without budging. Here's your whisky
straight coming, and don't you dare
touch it."
But she did.
She took what the waiter poured
, into the glass, and she took it in one
gulp, though it nearly strangled he
and she reached a trembling hand fol
the water.
Were going home" said Blank.
Were not. I'm having too good ;
time" said Mrs. Blank. Whereupol
she tipped back her chair and planted
two dainty feet on the edge of tn
table. Wen not go home till morn
) ing" she announced. IRA, la Ia"
} But she did, for Blank took her b
t the arm and hustled her into a tax
l and for two subsequent hours he
: spoke unkindly and profanely to hi
3 maudlin wife.
But, as / said, she knew her mar
I The cure was complete, though dras
: tic. He never again invited her to b
good sport, and his grillroom assC
3 ciates have missed him in accustome
s haunts ever since.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
one MORE CHANCE.

Did you fail 20 register last Satur-
day?
Perhaps you overlooked the fact
that II was registration day.
Perhaps you did not overlook it,
but your time was so occupied that
you couldn't find opportunity to reg
lister.
Remember, you have only one more
chance and that will be Tuesday
Oct. Is.
II you don't register then, you can.
not vote three weeks later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Voters OF Rock Island county must
say at the polls Nov. whether they
approve OF expending $4,000 unneces-
sarily 10 crafty the ambition OF
Judge Olmsted to be elevated 20 the
circuit bench. The qualifications Of
c. b. Marshall for the circuit Judge
ship are at least equal TO those OF
Mr.. Olmsted, and in the event OF the
formers election no special primaries
and election will be necessary to fiji
q vacancy on the county bench. Think
81 over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Could Nc. Do w;.hou. Him.

Henry Austin was slow. His work
was always behind that of the neigh
boring farmers. although he always
got It done eventually. He had been
counting Jennie Blake for i've years,
and at last they were 10 be married at
her home in the Stumpheld district
two miles from his farm. On the even
ing on which the event was to take
place his neighbors. the Fosters. drove
by his house on their way TO the we'd
ding: Henry was just going % the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Wis, Sept. "a,
1909 Mr.. Taft
said:
1T is my judg-
ment that revi-
sion of the tariff
in accordance
with the pledge of
t h e republican
platform will be,
on the whole, a
substantial revi-
sion downward"
But after cleo
tiCn tat New
York, Feb. II.
1870 he said:
Nothing was
expressly said in
the platform that
this revision was
TO be a downward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
The CHEEKY Advertisements O

The CHEEKY advertisements OF
Chairman Hilles now running in the
high priced periodicals are delightful.
What's the matter with you, anyhow,
aren't you still alive" is the gist OF
Mr.. Hilles' ingenious appeals TO the
people 10 keep on standing pat"
Let well enough alone" says Mr..
Hilles. in effect. "Hoorah for the full
dinner pail and the grand old party"
Old stuff. Brother Hilles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Isn't II odd that the identical sew
ing machines which cost hard working
women s25 in this country should be
sold in Mexico for so less? Perhaps
II the tariff were taken of, American
women might fare as well as Mexican
women at the hands of the sewing
machine trust. It's forth trying,
anyhow, don't you think? One OF a
thousand reasons why Wilson should
be elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
MADoO WARNS AGAINST OVER
COMPLETENESS.

While the reports OF victory from
all parts OF the country are most en-
coursging to democratic leaders, Act
Ing Chairman William G. McAdoo has
issued a statement In which he states
taat the democrats must not be de-
&C ed by rosy reports
TIE reports we get are so encour-
Dging,' said Mr.. McAdoo, that demo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

There appears TO be wide diverg-
ence in the ideals Of craftsmanship
as between the standpatters and the
bull moosers, else what's al this
hullaballoo about? Granting that
there is, how can c. J. Searle expect
TO fit under both headings?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Ready For Work.

"Now." said the warden to the forger
who had just arrived at the prison,
well set you TO WORK What can you
do bestY'
well. If you'll give me a weeks
practice on your signature I'll sign
your official papers for you."-London
Tit-Bits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Oct. IL in american
History.

ISG5-President Andrew Johnson or
dered the release OF all captive Of
hcials of the former Confederacy
except jefferson Davis.
1s90-Daughters OF the American Rev.
Olution organized
1892 Stirling workmen and mill own
ers Jointly indicted for labor riots
at Homestead. Pa,
1903-ColoneI Richard Henry Savage.
soldier author. traveller and scien-
tist died: born 1916
All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

President Taft put hides on the free
list but kept the tariff on the WOOL
For that they'll presently hang his
political hide on the fence and throw
stones at it. When a president goes
a-wool gathering. something's bound
TO happen to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

The ladies will want a peep at
Colonel James Hamilton Lewis at the
Illinois theatre next Monday after
noon. The colonel is touted as the
best dressed man in politics in the
state, and his oratorical ability is
not very far behind his sartorial gen.
ius.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

England. which is a country that
has no protective tariff. pays higher
wages than prevail in Germany which
has a high protective tariff. The nee
essaries Of life cost far less in Eng
land than in Germany. The moral is
obvious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

How long would it take Perkins
and the rest to get back their invest
ment in the Roosevelt campaign II
they should succeed in putting the
third termer over?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

conducting two general stores, filed a
petition in voluntary bankruptcy be-
fore United States Circuit Judge Gel
ee- Wednesday. His liabilities are
placed at s50.s30, with assets of
sss.736.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

No Chance.
MY husband is a great inventor"
What does he inventr'
Excuses for not working"
You might get them patented and
sell them to the wives of other men,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Advertise Yourself.
Blow your horn If forlorn.
Undiscovered. you'd not wait.
Blow II loud in the crowd.
Modesty is out of date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
rhe Referee.

How many clocks and watches
have you in the house?
About eight"
about knowing the correct timer
No. We call up the telephone girl,
though, when we want to be sure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Darn with bis milking pail Mr. Fos-
ter shouted: Where are you, Henryl
i should think you would have been
there long ago"
Henry. equal to the occasion. re-
responded IN his slow drawl, WAL.
guess they won't do much business
fore 1 get there."-Youth's Compan-
ION
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Her Fame.

Her Fame.
"She is literary light"
How do you make that out?"
.'She has beautiful bonfire every
little while made of her rejected manu-
scripts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Friday, October II, 1912.

The historian who writes Of patriots
viii not forget ]. Pierpont Morgan,
who gave s150,0OO "for the good Of
the country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Restraint.

Restraint.
I I'D Just like to tell that man what
think of him"
well, why don't you?"
1T might break down his restraint,
and he might tell me what he thinks of
me, and that would hurt my feelings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
Bad Off as Ever

Bad Off as Ever.
women always jump at conclu-
sions'
well. sometimes we go clean over
them and land OH the other side"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Give boy address and accomnI,sb
tpents and yon give him the mastery
OF palaces.-Em erson-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
RY CLYDE II. TAvENNER.

BY CLYDE n. TAVENNER.
Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Rock Island, Oct. Ibid the re-
publican party live up to its campaign
promises in revising the tariff?
Before election Cat Milwaukee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1874 Second ave.
nue., Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postonice a. second-class mattsr.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associafsa
Presa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

Appleton. Wis.-DaEid Hammel,
three times mayor Of Appleton, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

TERMs-Ten cents per week. By car
risr. IN Rock lAJand
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which mould also be notified In every
instance where # - desired to have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority In the premises
All Communications OF areumentativs
character. POLITICAL or religious. must
have real name attached FOR publ.ca-
ton No such articles win be printed
Over nctltiouA sisEaturea
Telephones IN all departments: Gem
tral Union, West I4S. IltS and a1ts;
Union Electric. slIs.
SGT ksla1n
TRAogs1 Gss2S lco1NciES s"
cII
Friday, October II. 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-11

sY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18
The W<eekS illustrated Story
Tramps In the Making
By CYNTHIA MARIE BURDON

little launch on the river called warn
lngly to him, and he desisted.
The next evening Aunt Lou was put
ting the finishing touches to an elabo-
rate toilet
You're going to have a bang up din
ner, and L won't be in it." said Bob de-
jectedly.
Il shall not enjoy it half as much as
l did our stolen FEAST she said ear
nestly.
IF am awake when you come home,
Aunt Lou, will you tell me all about
it?''
Bob, you little fraud, as if you didn't
always stay awake until 1 returnl I'll
bring you my souvenir if we have SOU
venirs.'
Aunt Lou tiptoed down the hall when
she returned late that night.
"Oh, Bob she said exultantly, 1--WE
got so much to tell your
Bob sat bolt upright.
Did you have souvenirs?" he asked
excitedly.
Yes" hesitatingly; 'but. Bob, dear,
l want to keep mine Iookr' And she
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18
VARIOUS USES FOR CELERY.
Dishes Which the Housewife Can Pre-
pare From This Vegetable.

Stuffed Celery.-Select tender but
fair sized stalks so curved that the
stuffing is practicable Mash and stir
Roquefort cheese to Il cream. putting
through Il ricer. if necessary, to assist
the process. Add thick cream until a
thick paste is made. Fill the hoIiows
of celery and put the mixture in the
icebox to thoroughly chill Serve with
the salad. This may be served as
salad, with French dressing when de-
sired in place of being served with
one. OF course when served as a rel
ish 1T is served without dressing.
Celery stalks need not be discarded.
Try this recipe for brown celery stew:
Cut the stalks into six inch lengths and
scrape away any brown portions. Lay
In sailed water for Il few minutes to
crisp, then boil in slightly sailed wa
ter until the celery is tender. Mean
while chop a small onion and fry till
a rich brown in a little butter. Place
the fried onion in a pan and in the
same frying pan stir a tablespoonful
of -four and if necessary little more
butter. The flour should be quite
moist. Stir and cook this till it as
sumes a delicate brown color. but do
not overlook or burn the -four or the
dish will be spoiled. Add breakfast
cupful of good rich stock and boil, STIR
ring until the -four and liquid are we'll
blended and form smooth sauce. Add
to the fried onions and simmer for
ten minutes. When the celery is done
lay in the sauce and simmer for few
seconds longer. Serve very hot.
Celery Omelet.-Boil the white part
of celery until it is soft. Chop and
flavor with salt and cayenne pepper.
mix with an equal quantity of grated
Parmesan cheese. Have ready an ONE
let mixture. Add tablespoonful OF
milk. stir gently and pour into a but
tered omelet pam Cook over n clear
fire until nicely Drowned. Place pan
and all in a hot oven until the top of
the omelet has set Meanwhile heat
the celery mixture, lay on one half of
the omelet, fold the other half over
and serve at once.