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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR OWN
BLESSINGS.


Get down on your knees, you people
who live in this land of plenty and
high prices. Thank God for all the
good things you have and forget the
things you want, but haven't got.
And, finally. give double expressions
of gratitude that you do not live in
China. Americans do not realize, even
in a moderate degree, the frightful con-
ditions among the Chinese. War and
famine have caused such havoc and
suffering that but faint idea of its
extent can be grasped. Thirty thous-
and square miles of thickly popula-
ted section are filled with hundreds of
thousands Of actually starving people.
If one runs upon resident who has
had sufficient to eat as to no longer
suffer from the pangs of hunger, he is
such a remarkable exception that 1t is
almost a miracle.
The burning and looting of Hankow
and other Chinese cities has driven in
Vulnerable persons out of employment
and left them destitute. The food sup
ply is not enough to meet l per cent of
the demand. Every steamer that lands
in San Francisco brings additional har-
rowing reports Of horror that is almost
inconceivable.
Therefore. get down on your knees
and thank the Almighty that you live
where you do and have what you have.
Then if you are grateful enough per.
hans Won will share a little of your
prosperity with the starving orientals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
(Chicago Inter-Ocean. }


The Votes for Women" forces fell
into a pit of their own digging when
Miss Jane Adams, addressing an audi
ence of nearly 1000 men and women in
a down town theatre, demanded that
women be given the ballot. At the
close of Miss Adams speech a vote
was taken.
This theatre vote offered more than
a fair test. Those present represented
an intelligence higher than the aver
age and every opportunity was favora-
BILE. One of the most eloquent advo-
Gates of equal suffrage had made her
appeal direct to the women before her.
Her words were still ringing in their
ears when the ballots were passed
There was none of the inconvenience
such as might keep women from voting
If they had TO leave their homes and
journey to polling places.
Yet there is the result as announced
by the management after the ballots
had been collected and counted:
Hardly a single vote was cast by a
woman. There were 1888 persons in
the theatre, of whom not fewer than
/ $50 were women. There were 595
votes cast in favor of suffrage and 37S
against There were LOIS persons no
voting on the question.
Suffragists who are spending theil
time and energies in street corner ora
tory in behalf of equal suffrage may
read the answer to their demand fol
votes in these figures. The average
American woman does not care for The
ballot. Not only is she not fighting fol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

His testimony was corroborated by
Earl Ward and Robert Bradrick, who
were also in the fatal battle in the
woods west of Crescent City and es-
capped, the latter with a bullet
through his arm. The defendants at
tempted to prove an alibi and wit
nesses were produced who said they
we're in a crap game with Day and
Hubbard the afternoon of the
murder in a deserted house near
Onarga. Eight persons testified to
seeing the defendants in Onarga at
captive, but the jury considered the
alibi story a frameup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Do Women Want to Vote?

it, but when it is placed in her hands
she refuses to use it When she wants
it she may have it for the asking. The
masculine voters at the theatre showed
that, just as the mothers and wives and
sweethearts demonstrated their indif-
ference by refraining from voting.
In her appeal Miss Adams said, in
part:
Women only ask their recognition
from the government because they are
part of il. They are concerned with
the milk question because they do most
of the handling of 1t. In Chicago they
have been active in procuring play
grounds for the children, and are indis-
pensable in all matters of hospitaliza-
ton. They are concerned in the wool
question because they can tell at a
pinch whether a garment is all wool or
not, where it would take man a
week.
! Women are interested in the public
questions mentioned, and it is true that
their influence is important in settling
these and other questions of equal mo,
ment But this influence is exercised
by proxy, not with ballot in hand. And
deep down in the consciousness of the
average woman there is a conviction
that when she acceptes the ballot she
will forfeit that subtle power by which
she always has controlled.
The suffragists who planned Miss
Adams theatre campaign lost sight Of
the average woman's viewpoint. Where
they hoped to win adherents they sue
ceeded only in demonstrating very
clearly that in this country women dc
not care to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
PLACES TO FILL IN.

There are three places to fill in in
the democratic primary ballot tomor-
row. One is for member Of the state
board Of equalization from the 14th
congressional district, for which John
Day of Moline is a candidate, and
whose name should be written in on
the ballot in the proper blank space;
another is for member Of the senator
ial committee Of the 33d district and
another is for precinct committeeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
In Your Mind.

IN your mtnos
It isn't honor, wealth or fame
That fills you full OF Joy;
1t isn't what you eat or drink
That fatted cares destroy;
It isn't where you chance to board
Or how your hair is cut
That gives you pleasure or distress;
It's what Is in your nut
It is not that your motorcar
The largest is in sight;
1t is not that you went to see
A pretty girl last night;
Nor is 1t any lack Of these
That brings you woe or veal
And makes you frown or hug yourself.
It's simply how you feel.
1t isn't gathering Of gold
Enough 20 I'LL bank;
1t isn't getting for yourself
Position, place or rank;
1t isn't getting so you are
From cares financial free;
It's simply how your mind looks out
On what is there to see.
The thoughts that gambol through the
brain
Your feelings make or mar.
If you can make yourself believe
You're happy, then you are.
The striving after this effect
Will never be loss
If you can by a mental act
Give gloom the double cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Heart>af,a
HOft16
prOR; 3!
MQS ELIZABETH THONfPOON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ How can
1 clean the neck Of an old-fashioned
crockery teapot? (2) What will en-
tirely remove large grease spot from
"a wool carpet?
A SUBSCRIBER.
ID Try a solution of soda and boil
ing water. If the crockery has a glazed
surface, naptha soap, or solution OF
ammonia and soapsuds, or solution
Of washing soda might be used. If the
surface is rough, too strong a treat
ment, such as the use Of ammonia,
might penetrate into the crockery and
cause it to taste. (2) Hot gasoline,
heated by placing a pan of it in anoth-
er pan containing hot water, or a
strong solution of naptha soapsuds
will remove the grease. In either case
place a pad of several thicknesses of
some absorbent cloth under the spot
in the carpet and the grease will be
transferred to this. Care should be
taken to avoid leaving dark ring
around the spot, especially when gaso-
line is used.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ Will you
suggest some form OF program for a
lodge social at Easter time? (2) What
kind of refreshments should be served,
or should we serve any?
ANXIOUS.
"a Music and readings, and talk
on Eastertide would furnish entertain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Motion pictures Of insects in flight
prove that the movement OF the wings
OF all insects presents the same gen.
eral character. When fight is begun
the amplitude Of the first wing beats
is much smaller than OF the subse.
quent ones. but the period remains al
most unchanged. The insect regulates
the velocity of its flight, not by the
rapidity Of the motion of its wings. but
by changing their inclination. Although
in normal conditions the period OF the
wing beat remains constant. it may be
Increased or diminished by various in.
huences, such as fatigue and cold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
BURROUGHS. AT rs.

John Burroughs. the dean of Amer
lean nature writers, affectionately
known to a multitude of lovers of the
world out-of-doors as Dom John" cell
ebrated his 18th birthday anniversary
last Wednesday. He was born April
3, 1897, at Roxbury, Delaware county,
New York, and he is therefore only
about a month younger than William
Dean Howells.
Until 1863 Burroughs remained near
his native place. working on his faith
ers farm, getting his schooling in the
district school and neighboring acad-
emies. and taking his turn as teacher
also From 1863 to 1872, he was en-
gagged at the treasury department in
Washington, and there he wrote Wake
Robin" and a part of Winter Sun
shine He has made two trips abroad,
visiting Great Britain, Ireland and
France, and Winter Sunshine" and
Fresh Fields" give his impressions OF
those countries.
/ Since leaving Washington he has liv
ed on his fruit farm, Riverby, at West
Park, on the Hudson. In the spring OF
/ 1903 Mr.. Burroughs made a trip
through the Yellowstone park with
President Roosevelt, which he has de
scribed in Camping and Trampine
with President Roosevelt" He ha:
more than a score of books to his cred
it. the latest of which is In the Cats
kills"
The picturesque little cabin at the
edge Of the woods which he uses as &
study and which he has given the name
of "Slabsides," is the mecca each yea
for a multitude of nature lovers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DvNcAN ~. .ssssrR

THE man who saws wood has had
many bards, but the man who
picks up chips is left to die unsung.
No man ever loved to pay a dentists
bill. but that's the only way out Of a
toothache.
Some women are too honest even to
steal a look at q milliner's window,
also too wise.
Life is sometimes grand sweet
song, and at other times it is only rag
time.
No retailer Of gossip ever makes
friends by the wholesale.
There is no use fretting about the
gossip you don't hear.
When men coin their lives can they
be said to be counterfeiting existence?
We miss a lot of fun by taking our
enemies seriously.
Some women make both ends meet
by economy and some by trading
stamps.
Man searches for perpetual motion
and woman for a perfectly new cake
recipe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
REAL WINTER LAYERS AT LAST,

Everyone has heard OF the hen that
lays as well in winter as in summer,
butfew have had experience with such
a feathered blessing TO humanity. She
seems to exist chiefly in poultry books
and other publications devoted to fan
cy fowls.
Yet il appears that there is a real
winter laying bird, and a big bird
AZ that AS for cold weather, little
matter Of 60 degrees below zero does
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Those unfaltering democrats of H.
linois. Lawrence b. Stringer and VII
liam Il. Williams are running for the
democratic nominations for congress
men-atlarge. among others, and both
are entitled to the consideration Of
democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

There are two candidates by the
name of Williams 20 be voted for in
the democratic primary election to-
morrow One IS William f. Williams
for congressman-s and the other
is John W. Williams for member of
the state central committee. Both are
first class men, in every way worthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
How, He Was Hurt

Sunday School Teacher-And when
the prodigal son came home. what hap
pened, Tommy? Tommy-His father
ran to meet him and hurt himself
Sunday School Teacher-Why. where
did you get that? Tommy-It said his
father ran and fell on his neck bet
It would hurt you to fall on your neck!
-Iud9e-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

A Pennsylvania court rules that "a
Which leaves the bachelors 10 find
their own homes, feat sometimes diff
ficult for some OF them late at night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

II you are observing. you will notice
that a newspaper that makes a prac.
tice OF indulging OF false claims of
exclusive" local news. generally has
an apology on another page for failure
10 print the legitimate information that
the public is most interested in as it
develops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

A sensible sized hat which gives poor
humanity more room in the street cars
and the elimination OF the hatpin which
makes life uncertain and perilous
might we'll be included in the suffrag.
cite platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

A party of university students we're
shown the ms and outs of the New
York stock exchange this week. But
they weren't shown the downs and
ptltg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

A Eavant estimates that the Temple
of Solomon cost $1,000, 100000. Isn't
that enough TO make a Pennsylvania
state house CRATER feel Ike a piker?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

San Juan hill seems to have been
mere holiday sport in comparison with
the fight the colonel is having to keep
the popular demand from slumping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

The newly discovered deposit of
iron ore in Pennsylvania is said to be
a mother lode Fathers load was
discovered by him long ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

According to report, Spain contem-
plates annexing Portugal. Well, it is
SPANS privilege, If It hasn't enough
troubles 10 dodge, TO look for more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

It has been discovered by a statisti-
clan that more divorces are granted
in April than in any other month.
House cleaning time and moving time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

And do not forget, democrats, that
Andrew Olson OF Moline is running
for the party nomination for secre-
tary of state. Give him lift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

A New York woman says that moth
ers should teach their daughters TO
fiirt. What a cherries girlhood that
woman must have had!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

DO not miss the chance TO place
Clyde II. Tavenner in the field as the
democratic candidate for congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Willie Up to Date,

willie, you naughty boy, what made
you throw a stone through Mrs.
Myers window"
"'Cause we was playing"
"PlayingT'
Eyes; it was jes' a part of it."
mercy me! Part of what?"
I'VE was playing London town, an
was a suffragette."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Colonel Roosevelt isn't even adding
TO his original list of seven little gov
ernors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
SUGAR Down 5 Cents.

New York, April S.-Refined sugar
was reduced 10 cents a 100 pounds to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Planning For Them,

Planning For Them.
"Old Moneybags is a great friend of
the lawyers"
But he claims to detest them"
"Well, actions speak louder than
words"
what has he done?
made a will that no one can under
stand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
To Keep Her Single.

HE was so mean to her that she
had to quit him"
Got divorce?"
Eyes, and he played another mean
trick on her then"
What did he doT'
"Gave her so much alimony that she
can't afford to throw it up for another
husband"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Halt Called For.

Is there not some way of checking
For it makes q sorry mess
All this reckless railway wrecking
OF the Limited ezDrcSS7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Let every democrat vote his own
ticket in the primary election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
What'They Overlook.

What They Overlook.
sour reformers are so inconsistent"
"Wherein do they failf'
"You know more men die in the hos
pitfalls than in war"
Yes, indeed"
But there is no move to abolish the
hospitals"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana Weekly at 1879
Second avenue Rock Island. Ill led
tered at the postofhce IS second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
6Y THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
April 8 in American
History.

Iro< Dav1d Rittenhouse. eminent
mathematician and astronomer.
born; died 1896.
1907-Rev. DR.. John Johnson. survivor
and principal historian Of the Con
federate defense of Fort Sumter.
died; born 1929.
1909-Helena Modjeska. Polish TRACE
dienne, died at Bay City, Cal; born
1876.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Here's the latest photograph Of Presi-
lent f1an Shi-Kai, OF the Chinese Re-
public, taken before his illnesz. Pres
ident Yuan iE now under tie care
u PHYSICIANS. having broken down
under the strain of guarding the tur-
bulenC new renuhltc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Rapid Loss

Rapid Loss.
"She seems to be losing weight"
Lost three pounds of flesh yester-
day coming from market"
by walking rapidlyT
Dropped her package"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
Had Faith In Him,

as he an honest manT
81 would trust him with my pocket
book"
as there anything in itF'
'Sure! A couple of rent receipts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08
One Test,

Would you call him eccentricT
"Well, he pays his debts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Vote your party primary ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

TERMs.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance.
Complaints of delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which shonld also be notified IN every
Instance where Il is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises
All communications OF s-gumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones In all departments: Central
Union, West 145 and I14s: Union Eleo-
trio. 5145.
6Eo 9aL11D>
TkApEsl G Is!ar(( eoGNciES s'
fEGfTH
Monday, April 8, 1912.
Get out the party vote.
Vote your party primary ballot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

Get out the party vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-08

THE man who saws wood has had
many bards, but the man who
picks up chips is left to die unsung.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19

S. u. Blackburn is now locat.
ed with a finely equipped rest
urant in the Beagle building on
Erie street. He will call it the
Midland Cafe" It is fitted
out with highly polished tables
and counters, and he has
shelves for canned goods that
he intends keeping in stock.
His wife will assist in catering
to the public. They intend to
make a speciality to dancing
parties, serving meals at all
hours. They are prepared to
give board. Give them q call.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl

Often the hunt for q rich
wife ends when the man meets
a woman that uses Electric Bit
ters. Her strong nerves tell in
a bright brain and even temper.
Her peach bloom complexion
and ruby lips result from her
pure blood; her bright eyes
from restful sleep; her elastic
step from firm, free muscles,
all telling of the health and
strength Electric Bitters give q
woman, and the freedom from
Indigestion, backache, head
ache, fainting and dizzy spells
they promote. Everywhere
they are woman's favorite rem.
edy. If weak or ailing try
them. Soc at Doty & Peter.
son's.-Adv. d26
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19
Make the Nation Gasp

The awful list Of injuries on
q Fourth of July staggers hui
mainly. Set over against it,
however, is the wonderful heal.
ing, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
Of thousands, who suffered
from burns, cuts, bruises, bull
let wounds or explosions. Its
the quick healer of boils, ulcers,
eczema, sore lips or piles. Is
eta, at Doty & Peterson's.
ADV. d26
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19

Ellis Jones came near losing
his auto by fire this morning az
he was starting for town.
The machine was q little slow
in getting started and "back-
fred" setting fire to the oil
and waste that had gathered in
the boxes under the auto. Ell
zie Jones happened to be on
hand at the critical moment
and jerked the "mud- box" out,
with the fire, and put it out.
The machine was not even
scorched.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19

The expression of yester-
days date, thus, "12-l2-12" US
ing the same numeral express
sion three times in succession,
will not be possible for a date
again till Jan. l, 200l, when it
will be II IL" But, it's likely,
people areas forgetful," that
those who read this item today
will forget the fact when they
read the Missouri Valley Daily
Times of Jan. /, 2001.
And another circumstance
we must not forget today is thu
last day on which the 18th Of
the month falls on Friday be
fore beginning the year will
the unlucky number ending il
thirteen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19
Man Coughs and Breaks Rib.

Man Coughs and Breaks Kids
After a frightful coughing
spell q man in Neenah, Wis,
felt terrible pains in his side
and his doctor found two ribs
had been broken. What agony
DR.. Kings New Discovery
would have saved him. A few
teaspoonsful ends a late cough,
while persistent use routs OBJ
stinate coughs, expels stubborn
colds or heals weak, rore lungs.
II feel sure its q Godsend to
humanity" writes Mrs. Effie
Morton, Columbia, Mo-, ''for ]
believe / would have consump-
tion today, if l had not used
this great remedy" It's guar
anteed to satisfy, and you can
get a free trial bottle or So
cent or $1.00 size at Doty &
Peterson's.-Adv. dc
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19

Deral Friend, a 14,year old
son Of Dick Friend, can husk
and put away 60 bushels Of
corn in a day. He has made a
hand for his father since he
vas 9 years old. A pretty
Food record for a boy of his
age.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19
Died

Thomas Marshall died at his
home on South Ninth ST., Sun
day morning at $50 of heart
failure.
Thomas Marshall was born
in Putnam, County, Indiana, in
1843 and came to Iowa " it'll
his parents when a very young
boy. On Mar. 81, 1864, he en-
listed as q private in Go. n.
18th Iowa Infantry and was
mustered out with his regiment
July "a, 1865. He was married
to Frances FIours, Apr. 3, 1870,
to which union nine children
were born, six of whom are
living: Mrs. Alice McCarty,
] )hn, George, Lucinda Johnson,
Minnie Petit and Nancy Bly,.
Besides q wife and six children
he leaves four brothers and one
sister to mourn his death: Joe,
Modale; William, Carroll; Hem
ry. Fargo, N. D; George, Mar.
shalltown and Mrs. Jno. Fore.
man, city.
"Tom" as he was more ia.
miliarly called was we'll known
to every resident of this city as
he has lived here the greater
part c his life. While moi
having accumulated a very
large supply of this worlds
goods, he goes to his last rest.
ling place without an enemy
and his body will be followed
by a large number of Borrowing
friends.
The funeral will be hele
from the home Tuesday, Dec
18th, at / p. m, and burial il
St. John cemetery.
The Dickman store will b.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-19

D. C. Howard and wife, who
have managed the Majestic
moving picture show here the
past summer, will leave to-
morrow for Sloan Springs.
Mo. They go from there to
Houston, Texas, for the winter.