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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
The Reward of Merit

dered to the cause of the common peo-
pie demand his reelection.
Only in this way can be obtain faith
full and loyal service, and at this time,
when the courts are confessedly losing
the respect of the public, We must
stand by the man who has stood firm
by the common cause. For this rea-
son We believe that Judge Cooke mer-
its the suffrage of men of all parties,
because his past career is an evil
dence of his future service. This is
simply a matter of good, sound bus;-
ness sense applied to the conduct of
affairs.
No man in the transaction of his
calling turns off a tried and faithful
employe simply because some other
man wants his job, ard on this princi-
pie alone, Judge Cooke ought to be re-
elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
CAPITAL COMMENT

their behalf, that the attention OF
congressman was called forcibly to
conditions in the postal service. At
public hearings before Mr.. Ashbrook's
committee on expenditures in the post
Office department, Mr.. Brown gave
much testimony, and so ably did he
state conditions, and so clearly did
he point out the inherent injustice of
the gag rule, that the agitation for
relief became centered and persistent.
Under this agitation the resembling
order was issued, not because the Taft
administration desired to issue it, but
because the democratic majority in
congress, having learned the facts, vir-
tually delivered an ultimatum that I'M
less the administration took voluntary
action drastic legislation would be
passed.
A GREAT VICTORY.
Government employees and especially
| those in the postal service, regard
/ this as the greatest victory that has
, come to them in a generation. They
| never could understand why they
should be denied the privileges en-
! joyed by other American citizens, and
while their complaints were frequent
in the past, they fell on deaf ears
in the various congresses dominated
! by republicans.
/ Government employees under the civil
service, who are necessarily scattered
and without political influence, are
| working under the same conditions
that prevailed fifty years ago. With
scattering exceptions their pay has
not been raised in that time, and the
suspension of the gag rule, therefore
is regarded by them as the first ster
in their present fight to better theiI
condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Heartand
HOfH6
Problems
Mps EEIZAHBfEH THN1pOQN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Please tell
me how to make pineapple filling. ~
What is a ramekin? Where can they
be obtained? (3) How can the shine
on a blue serge skirt be removed? "a
What is a hat bandeau? G. NJ. c.
~ Sprinkle a pinch Of cream OF tar
tar over two cups of sugar and ADD
two-thirds of a cup of diluted pine
apple juice. Boil until it forms wax
in cold water. Remove from the ire,
add a teaspoonful of vinegar and pour
boiling hot over beaten whites of two
eggs. Beat until thick, then add half
cup of chopped pineapple carefully
drained. Spread between layers and
on top of cake. (2) a ramekin is a
small dish in which individual Gus
tards, scalloped oysters, soufies and
many other things are baked and serv-
ed. For anything that requires very
hard baking little crockery ramekins
are used, but one can buy very dainty
ramekins in china for baking and serv-
ing foods that need to be in the oven
only a short time. These can be OBJ
tanned in the housefurnishing depart,
ment of most any store. CD Sponge
the skirt with clear coffee such as may
be left from breakfast. a. A bandeau
is the band set into the crown of hat
to raise the hat for the head.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ am Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
AVERAGE MAN is HONEST.

There can be no doubt that most
people are honest, not only most PEG
pie but an overwhelming majority Of
all the people. The Survey reports
that the Hebrew Free Loan association
Of New York has in the past FIVE
years. loaned s.. 100000 to nearly 100. 600
people. The loans Of last year were
S56O.OOO TO 10000 people in amounts
from s. 10 5000 10 be repaid in Install
ments without interest All the money
lent has been returned with the excep-
ton OF $500.
The losses are less than five per
cent Of the whole and they are due
in all but few cases not to the
dishonesty OF the borrower but TO ina
bility to pay. II should be remembered
That the society was organized 10 help
men and women without regard 70 race
or creed and who were in pressing
need OF assistance.
The figures show how we'll Il has
served its purpose. The result speaks
volumes for the honesty Of the poor
pooplc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
BY CLYDE n. TAVENNER.)

DI IL Y LIE nv
Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, April 14.-One Of the
first rights of an American citizen
the right to petition congress for re-
dress of grievances-has been restored
to an army of half a million American
citizens to whom successive republican
administrations have Seen fit to deny
that first of constitutional privileges.
The men and women who heretofore
have been denied that right are in
the governments employ. In the past,
these men and women could not say a
word to members of congress about
the conditions of their employment.
They we're bound, hand and foot, by
what has long been known as the
gag rule.
GAG RULE CRUSHED.
At this session of congress, thanks
to the persistent hammering of many
democratic members of the house, in
Guiding Congressman Sims of Tennes-
see, and AshbTook of Ohio, and thanks
also to the efforts of W. D. Brown, edi-
| tor of the Rural Free Delivery News,
| President Taft has been forced To
remove this gag rule, and henCeforth
the executive heads of departments in
Washington will no longer be able
to say to a man that because he is a
government employe. he is necessarily
chattel slave, without those funda-
mental rights which the constitution
guarantees to his fellow American citi.
| Zens.
A large share of the credit for bring
/ ing about the recall of this gag
rule belongs to the rural free delivery
| carriers 1t was these men, led by Mr.
Brown who conducts a newspaper il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

years Of age and weigh 15S pounds.
Am I too heavy? (2) Are green eyes
jealous? go l have superfluous hair.
Please tell me what TO use for remov-
ing it. ca Please suggest a gift for
an April bride. LENORE.
(D If you are tall for your age your
weight ought to be greater than it
would be if you were short. But even
if you are tall, you weigh too much for
your age. (2) Green eyes are no indi.
cation of jealousy. go Superfluous
hair can be removed permanently only
by the electric needle. Many prepare
lions are sold under the guarantee that
they will remove hair, but anything of
this sort is very harmful indeed, as it
removes only the surface hair, and an
other coarser growth is sure to follow.
The roots of the hair lie deep in the
skin and can be killed only by cleo
tricity. A solution of two or three
drops OF ammonia to an ounce of n.y.
drogen peroxide is said to discourage
the growth of hair, but it will not re-
move it. If this solution causes irrita-
ton of the skin, dilute it with few
drops Of water. "a A pretty center
piece of cluny lace or most any pretty
piece of linen would be acceptable to
any bride. Flat silver or cut glass are
always good, or a chatting dish, coffee
! percolator, tea kettle or casserole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
SWAT THE FLY-SWAT NOW!

The matter of keeping the city clean
and sanitary is one which should en-
gage the attention of all citizens. Kill
ing the little housefy is one of the
most effective means of accomplishing
this end Right now, before the ex-
tremely warm weather sets in, is the
time to clean up, thus destroying the
eggs and eliminating the flies before
they're Matched.
These are the beliefs held by scien-
fists.
A househy, according to several au-
thorities, multiplies itself 100 times in
two weeks. II is clear then that for
every fly you kill now you will receive
an enormously large amount of inter
est in August. The same authorities
give one fly a carrying capacity of
more than three million germs.
The fly thrives on manure piles and
other Objectionable filth. Here the fe-
male lays her eggs and here the young
are Matched. Their feet are of a
spongy material and are capable of
collecting filth and germs. The fly
you see walking about on your food
may be wiping germs and filth from
its feet.
Flies have great deal to do with
the spread of infectious diseases.
These diseases only attack people when
germ is swallowed. Typoid fever
is an example. The fly comes from a
| typhoid patient to the table of healthy
man. He puts his feet in a glass or
on a bit of bread. The germs are
| transferred. A day or two and the
Wen man IS IL
Sanitation viii kill the fig. l. is
/ averse to cleanliness Chloride of lime
should be used in the refuse bins Fly
paper and a swatter should be kept in
the house and used. Food should be
screened and fresh vegetables, fruit
and meats washed thoroughly before
being cooked. Do away with ihe IL
ter and trash that collects in the back
yards and cellars.
A peculiar fact about the fly is that
II dislikes several odors. For example,
sprigs Of mignonette and honeysuckle
will keep him away from rooms. Per-
fume acts as a poison and it will not
light on a person who uses IL.
Campaigns against flies have been
started in nearly all the large cities
Of the country. Physicians declare
that at least 70 per cent Of the deaths
caused by typhoid fever can be averted
il every house. all stables, yards and
streets are thoroughly cleaned before
the summer.
And remember when you swat a fly
now. you are killing nine million in
August
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
TIE HIDDEN DANGER.

II is the hidden danger that is at
once the most fearful and most treach-
erous on lfe's stormy sea. 1t is the real
pitfall And all too often il IS the one
thing that man. with all his science
and skin and ingenuity. is unable to
guard against
Beyond all this. the one great truth
IS that the forces OF nature are uncon-
Querable. Man may sail the sea or fly
IN the air. but he can go only so far.
No man has yet equaled or approached
the wonders OF the Master hand. The
tower CT Babel was built TO reach the
El.ies. but in the confusion OF tongues
q cell far short Of its mark The White
Star liner Titanic, just completed, was
supposed TO be impregnable and abso-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

lutely safe, but it encountered one Of
the concealed forces Of nature - the
floating iceberg, the dread Of the mar
liner since time was-and the mighty
ship was crushed like brittle boards,
and went down with its precious bur
den.
And mans greatest wonder-work
crumbled.
1t was but another lesson on how
inf1nitesimal is man-take him at his
best. He can go just so far, but how
far he knows not nor will he ever know.
The shores of time, buffeted by the
such wrecks as the Titanic.
Man can do his best. That is all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
SCARS THAT STAY.
They Como From Cuts That Go Down
to the True Skin.

They Como From Cuts That Go Down
to the True Skin.
There are people who tell you that
everything in the body is changed ev.
cry seven years and that there is no
part Of 1t which was there seven years
ago. This does not mean that we
slough the whole thing of at once, as
a snake does It's skin or deer its ant
lers. but simply that the innumerable
and tiny atoms which are used up by
the daily wear and tear are replaced
by fresh atoms supplied by our food
and drink. which keeps the body going,
Just as coal and water keep the steam
engine at work
BUTT these changes are so minute and
gradual. that the form Of the body re-
mains the same, although such things
as scars take long time TO disappear,
and sometimes they remain for life. al
though they always lose a great deal Of
their prominence.
You have noticed that II you cut your
GngeE slightly. il VIII soon heal ID. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

the scar will soon disappear, just as the
marks Of a superficial burn will grad
ually go away, but If the cut is deep
the scar remains. This is because 1t
went down to what is called the true
skin. Any cuts or burns on the outer
skin are gradually pushed up and worn
or washed of, just as the hair on the
back of your head wears of without
your cutting it and grows again, but
anything that goes down to the true
skin, like tattoo marks, always re-
mains.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
The Argus Daily Story
The Desert Ship-By John Townsend.
Copyrighted. 1911 by Associated Literary Bureau

When gold was discovered in Colo
RADIO there was a hegira across the
plains lying between the Missouri
river and the Rocky mountains. The
vehicles used were wagons with a
white canvas top and were called prai-
RE schoonerS.
That is historic period in American
history. The distance was but about
500 miles. but there were no roads,
only fat alkah plains, with no shade.
and the sun. together with the dry at
mosphere. so shrank the fellies of the
wagons that many a prairie schooner
sank down in a heap. As the sea Is
strewn with wrecks of ships, so were
the plains strewn with wrecks of wag-
ons. Pixies peak was at the time the
principal point at which gold had been
discovered, and most of the caravans
were headed for that mountain. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
WILL RUFF TELL ALL?

Abraham Ruef, political boss of San
Francisco, during the era of its most
infamous municipal corruption, is forg-
ing thunderbolts in San Quentin pris-
on, where he is serving a sentence Of
fourteen years evidently intended for
the men higher up" who were bene-
flied by his crookedness.
Naturally, the possible motives of
Ruef suggest themselves for considera-
ton. Ever since he has been in the
penitentiary he has been endeavoring
to get out A movement with that end
in view was started but met with such
storm of public disapproval that 1t
was dropped. Since then Ruef's former
friends and business" associates have
refused to exert themselves IN his be-
half, though undoubtedly he has
appealed TO men of power and infiu-
ence whom he has served in the past
It is apparent that they will be the
chief sufferers II he carries out his
agreement with San Francisco news
paper to give 1t the complete story of
his secret operations when he was
the boss of the city.
Is he actuated by a desire for re
venge or does he hope to obtain his re
lease through the efforts of the mer
who have reason to fear exposure? Or
with nothing to lose, may he not think
to gain something by showing that he
is not the chief culprit?
Perhaps he is really penitent ant
wishes to make atonement by showing
San Francisco and California how they
have been victimized. In any event
if he tells the truth and all the trutt
he will perform a valuable public ser
vice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
CPeoria Starr


If we are to have a pure and I'M
prejudiced judiciary, We must recog-
nize faithful service and be ready, not
only to applaud a Tuan's acts, but to
sustain him in Office. That is
exactly the case of Judge George
A. Cooke of AIedo. He has been a
member of the supreme court and in
that position he has shown not only re-
markable judicial ability, but faithful
ness to the interests of the great pub
lie. 1t is, therefore. against all sense
or reason to displace him in favor of
another man solely on the ground
that the politics Of the district, if
drawn along party lines, enable him
to be supplanted. No matter what
may be the merit of his opponent, the
services which Judge Cooke has rem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
FIFTEEN MILLION RATS.

II war Of determination against
rats can rid country from danger
OF the plague. Japan ought 70 be eX-
empt from the dread disease.
For, In the city Of Toxic alone, It
is reported that 100000 OF the ro-
dents have been killed since the plague
first made Its appearance there.
While the authorities are to be con-
graduated on their zeal and effective
ness in the rat Strengthening business,
there can not fail 10 be wonderment
over the fact that so many Of the crea-
lures could be found IN one city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Chicago certainly leads the parade.
Having an all night theatre, it is the
only city in the country where the man
who reaches home at 3 a. m. has a
good excuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
April 10 in American
History.

1SG2-France declared war against
Mexico. Battle at Lees Mills. Viz
ginia. between Federal forces and
the garrison troops OF Yorktown.
1s90-Richard II. Mather. distinguish
ed professor of Greek. died; born
lS35
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

tain period you VIII get your money
back"
How long will that takef" the man
asked.
About three months"
I'm afraid / can't wait" said the
man, and over the discredited stamp he
stuck a spotless stamp.-New York
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Meanwhile the poor souls in the
steerage OF the Titanic are just as
much TO be pitied just as much worthy
OF sympathy as those endowed with a
greater share Of earth's fortunes who
occupied luxurious accommodations
on the upper decks. They were all
alike when the crash came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Mixso Metapi1oPa-

"Joriins certainly did get all mixed
up when somebody asked If he hadn't
some unpleasant family secrets MD
den"
What did he sayT'
he said be was ready TO admit bis
family had their skeleton in 8 closet
and would make no bones about II Ell
khee,--8alttmere AmeE1eaR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Travel in Europe threatens 10 lose
its charm a judge over there has de-
cided that 1t is unlawful TO permit an
American tourist TO pay 81 for a ten
cent souvenir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

II It took the activities Of all those
police to keep order in the Michigan
republican convention, it will be in or
der to call out the standing army for
the gathering that is TO be held in Chi
cago in June
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Gettina Born,

Gertin9 Born.
What an awful mixup
China's going through,
Trying hard to fix up
Things without its cue!
Cables send a big tale
OF a nation red.
Since IT'S lost its pigtail
It has lost its head.
Robbers up in Picking
Plumber less or more;
Do their best to sneak in
Every open door.
Go and get a Ratchet
If the door is barred:
Then the inmates catch n
And their luck is hard.
Soldiers come complaining
That their pay is shy;
Think the person reigning
Should their needs supply.
In the streets they holler
They are being stuck:
They must have their dollar
Or they'll run amuck.
Generals in the palace
Sit around and hide,
For they fear the malice !
OF the mob outside.
Merchants charging double
Reach for every yen.
China's having trouble
Being born again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

A New York tailor has discovered
that automobiling enlarges the chest.
A more valuable discovery would be
that II performs the same service for
the pocketbook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
SpeeuIatina and Gambling.

Congratulations. old man I hear
you have been specializing successful
Iy."
mo; lost money"
That so? Well. you ought TO know
better than to gamble."-Kansas City
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

New York women have gone in for
economy. They are purchasing their
provisions personally and carrying
them home in taxicabs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Madison Square garden, New York.
is to stand for three years longer. And
the public will have to stand for the
shows that are pulled of in il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Obvious.

ObVIou9.
81 guess. Mr.. shoogsand," said the
observant customer to his grocer.
that you never took music lessons"
81 never did. Why?"
"oh. I thought maybe IL you had
yon might be more correct ia your
zcsles."-Browning's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
An ExsmpIc.

do you know how TO live for less
'Cut down expenses, you mean"
YES"
mo; tell me how"
"Just let your boss cut your salary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Cashier tconshing,-Pardon me. did
not catch your last name Ethel Cblush-
tng1-I haven't caught &c yet myself
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

A steamer has arrived in Boston
with 1920 tons of Irish potatoes. What
ever is to become Of the sacred cod and
the beanpot?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Footlights-So you've seen my Ham,
let Well. what do you think Of #?
Critical Friend-I prefer Shakespeare.
Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

He liked TO dine on pies ana cake,
But when he got the stomach ache
He wished he'd passed them up for jusi
- - s-~I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Giving Him Hint.
"Pm sure it isn't your fault that you
haven't married" said the gallant
major.
NO" confessed the charming one,
who was verging toward old maid
hood.
81 knew it,
mo, major. it is yours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Even the confessions Of Abe Ruef are
not likely 70 revive interest in the
confessions of DR.. Cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
The Quastion.

''He IS a man of cool judgment"
"Ice dealer or husband Of an heir
esp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

81 can never get ahead at all"
'+Of course you can't You need q
head to get ahead"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Consistency may be a jewel, but
some Of the girls would gladly trade
It for a solitaire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

II is hard TO believe that the hydro
aeroplane can be made safe so long
as Il has a name like that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Happiness is often matter of COM
paratives. Sometimes it is simply q
condition of not having toothache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Nevertheless It won't be safe to try
kicking the umpire aroun'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Matter of Luck.
"NThat are you doing for a living?"
"Inventing perpetual motion"
SIS it a paying propositionY'
"Some years the suckers are better
than others"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Hunor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. SMITH

CUPID is the little busy bee that
sometimes stings during courtship
and is very likely to fit away after the
honeymoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

When a man begins to get old he
acts grumpy. but when a woman be-
gins to get old she acts young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Learning to live within your income
is often as hard as to get the income.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Good Idea.

Good Idea.
"He is full of hot air.
"Why doesn't he realize on itr'
"How?"
"Rent himself out as a heating
plant"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana Weekly at 1879
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill ZEN
tered at the postofhce a. sscond-class
matter.I
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
PresA
6Y THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

A man may not care so much for a
wife who Is economical and helpful,
but an extravaganza wife is dear to any
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
Eittad NicelN.

81 have been trying to Americanize
an English joke"
what do you make of it?'' %.
"a high grade obituary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Of Course.
Marriage is for better or for worse,
Is it?'
"Well, sometimes for both"
"How can that be-"
Sometimes it is better for one and
worse for the other"