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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
RAT.PRooF BUILDINGS.

The recent elemental catastrophes
the cyclones in the middle west, and
the floods in that vast region watered
by the Ohio-have destroyed many
hundreds OF buildings. But, out of
misfortune, much good should come.
A timely appeal for the rat-proofing
Of dwellings and other buildings at
present existing. under construction
or in contemplation, comes from the
United States public health service.
Those about to erect a new building
or repair an old one. whether OF frame,
brick, rock, concrete or other con-
struction. may learn from recent
bulletin issued from Washington
what sanitary and economic benefits
are to be derived from permanent rat
proohng; and measures 10 such ends
should be demanded by prospective
owners as part of building contracts
The rat is far too prolific to be ex-
terminated by such agencies as traps.
poisons, gases and the like. These
may reduce the numbers Of the ro-
dents. but II there is food within
reach. the surviving rats will have
uoIe 90 eat piOpoI tlpua441s ana pro-
creation will be stimulated the mora
Rat eXterimnation can be effective
only by cutting of the rats food sup
ply
The bulletin contains all necessary
information 10 this end, so far as re-
lates 70 buildings.
Those already erected can be rat
PROCEED by the closure OF all natural
or accidental openings; by being re
modelled with material impervious to
rats; by the removal OF structures
which Will give refuge 10 rats, and by
the protection or removal Of foods
which rats will eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

Nobody else may ever care because you
have a broken heart;
Nobody else, If you should err. may be
inclined to take your part:
But she will know, and she will pray
That God may take your woes away;
When all fair weather friends forget,
when Fortune turns and smiles no
more,
Her faith in you will linser yet, she will
be faithful as before,
Nobody else may ever see your native
worth. your nobleness;
Nobody else may know, but she will
know what talents you possess;
Though others enviously frown,
Or slyly seek to drag you down
She will in word and thought be true,
and with sweet triumph in her
breast.
Achieve her rarest blessings through the
favors through which you are blest.
Nobody else may weep because your dear
est plans have come to naught:
Nobody else might design to pause, If In
sins meshes you were caught,
To ask II you had been to blame,
Or seek to rid you of your shame;
But she would still, with all her heart,
proclaim your innocence, your
worth
So, strive. my boy. to do your part to
gladden. her brief days on earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

make an extended speech. Conse-
quently, some Of the republicans at
tempted to haze" Senator James by
booing one of his ringing utterances.
The hazers received very much the
worst of the encounter.
II expected to hear some hoo-rahs
from that side" James flung back in
his booming voice. THE people last
fall gave you enough to hold you silent
for a while
For an instant there was consterna-
ton at the vigor of the thrust. Then
the galleries burst into loud applause,
further shattering the senate's dignity.
Red with anger, Senator Gallinger
rose and demanded quiet in the CALLER
les. But the'retort had done its work.
The hazers wilted, and not one at
tempted a reply.
Ollie James has an enviable record
for progressivism during his long SER
vice in the house. AS a member of
the Ballinger investigating committee,
he, probably more than any other, en-
abled Louis D. Brandeis, attorney for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

thought he was joking, and when they
learned that he was in earnest they
called the enterprise "Flagler's folly"
But his courage and daring we're Of the
true kind that didn't need to be boil
stored; the railroad at sea was built,
and now we point TO it as one of the
worlds wonders.
From what unexpected corner Of the
world does nerve Of this kind come?
Flagler was born in an out Of the way
place in New York state, and as boy
no fuss was made about him. He did
move over into Michigan and got job
clerking in grocery store, and there
wasn't anything tremendous about
that He promoted himself by going
10 Saginaw and engaging in the salt
line Then he went TO Cleveland and
organized into a corporation John D.
( Rockefeller, a man Of the name of
Andrews. and himself, and that was
the prelude to the Standard Oil COM
pany.
! And it was just to furnish himself
employment in his old days that he
/ built the East Coast railway in Flor
ida, put up a few million-dollar hotels
out, on the sand dunes, and then did a
glorious climax by building railroad
at sea.
And he got his university training
as a clerk in a grocery store at some
! forgotten crossroads in Michigan
One is reminded of that old motto:
1T isn't so much the hand a man gets
as the way he plays it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
How Did She knoM7

When the bcarders were all gathered
about the table fussy little Miss
Mac guShihgly stammered TO Mr..
Mac. her namesake but who was
10 relation: "Oh. Mr.. Mac. You
must pardon me for opening your
mothers letter. l feel awful about it!
But ] didn't read a single word. ! as
sure you. When ! saw the heading
Chicago and Dear mother and the
signature l knew II wasn't for me, so
/ wouldn't read a bit Of it. for I'm
sure l wouldn't like any one to read
mine" "Oh. that's all right. Twas
only from my sister There's nothing
a daughter writes 10 her mother that
anybody couldn't read" After again
apologiZing half a dozen times Miss
Mac said: Your sister wrote that
she was going 10 be married. ! hope
Sues making good match."-New
York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

Count of Vassalaes, a Portuguese
noble.
When Manuel made it clear to his
mother that he intended to rule over
her with a firm hand, in regard to
this marriage business, it is said that
she grew petulant. I won't 60 to
your wedding unless you let me mar
ry the count, so there" she cried.
Manuel reckoned he could get along
somehow if his mother didn't grace
the wedding festivities with her pres
ence.
1t is probable that the marriage Of
the former queen and the Portuguese
count will be a secret one and take
place in London. Queen Alexandra of
England, Emperor William and Anne
lies numerous other royal friends are
preparing to be shocked when they
hear the dreadful news.
King Manuel is the chap who had
all sorts of thrilling escapades with
Gaby Deslys, the Paris dancer. He
went little TOO far, and the unfeel-
ing Portuguese populace took him by
the nap of the neck and threw him
bodily out OF Portugal
Manuel still thinks that his rela-
tons with Gaby were highly proper;
but now that his mother wants to wed
perfectly good count who doesn,
happen to have any royal blood in his
makeup, oh my! that's terrible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
The Daily Story
" GRIEF GIRL-BY F. A, mitchell.
II NISI1sr NAAsII---DA : . "a AShA !" go
Copyrighted 1919. by Associated Literary Bureau

| invariably choose the seashore for
my summer vacation-that is. did so
until two summers ago. when i met
with something so saddening that
have never since gone there.
On this occasion Of which ! speak
the hotel at which l stopped was full
CT young fellows and girls-young men
are not usually found in abundance at
such places-and. although they were
constantly coming and going. they
formed little groups for boating. fish
ing. bathing and such salt water pleas
ureS.
There was one girl who never Joined
any of these groups. Whether she was
not invited to do so or kept aloof from
choice did not appear. The moment /
saw her / was struck with her APP
pearance. Never have I seen a young
face so tinged with sadness. 1t was
not q temporary expression, but one
stamped indelibly. I sat watching her
one day on the hotel piazza to see II
there would not come some momen-
tary change. / scarcely took my eyes
Off her a moment for whole hour
and during this time could not detect
the slightest relaxation of her features
into anything approaching a smile.
met several attractive young la
| dies. but somehow could not get inter-
ested in them. The fact is / had be-
| come preoccupied with the girl with a
! grief. The first night after seeing her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
CAPITAL COMMENT

Clifford Pinchot, to secure a news
paper verdict" against Secretary Bal
linger. Time and again it was Ollie
James insistence that prevailed over
the reactionary majority of the COM
mittee and enabled Brandeis to follow
lines of investigation which were be-
ing blocked.
Senator James speech was the most
notable one that has been delivered on
the floor of the senate during the pres
ent tariff debate. Joseph P Tumulty,
secretary to the president, sat in the
gallery and heard every word OF the
address. Then he hurried to the White
house, and within an hour Woodrow
Wilson had written a personal note to
the Kentucky senator congratulating
him.
Senator James showed that he is a
master of oratory. The following
were some Of his utterances, and the
reader can imagine their fire and eff
feet:
MIR. President, platforms are a
| bond of honor. This is a new age
When we find our president, who was
elected upon this platform, standing
like a stone wall, demanding that il
shall be carried out, it is no time fol
other men to falter.
Our republican friends passed e
bill that in my judgment was a be
! trayal of their promises to the Ameri
can people. II William II. Taft haG
had one-half the courage possessed by
! Woodrow Wilson, he would have We
| toed that bill, and boDfires would have
| burned in his honor upon every hill.
| top and in every valley in this repuE
| lie. But he signed it, and the people
called him to account.
I'VE have a president now whC
writes upon the color lance of The
| democratic party: No compromise,
am seeking none; I ask none; l wan
none. l am for free sugar and l an
| for free wool
Il stand, Mr.. President, for free sug
ar and for free wool. l am prepare,
to uphold the hands of the creates
president We have had in this renubli
in 80 years, and in my Judgment on
who has the American people bacI
of him this hour as no man has ha'
since the days of Andrew Jackson. >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Former Queen Amelie.

Munich, May 23.-Former Queen
Amelie Of Portugal is so anxious to
get married that her elopement is
expected any day. An elopement is
the only means by which she can form
union with the man of her heart,
for the reason that her son, ex-King
Manuel, who is head Of the house.
positively refuses to consent 10 a
regular marriage.
Il is said that Manuel's refusal.
when his mother begged him to per-
NIT her to marry again, was gentle
but firm. He pointed out to her tina:
although he loved her very much, he
could not permit her to do such a
rash thing as to marry a man through
whose veins there course no royal
blood. II happens that Amelie's lover
is nothing more than a count-the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
His Jau.

While young American was on a
"trip abroad he visited the country home
of a friend, and among the other
guests was q prominent Englishman.
During their yisi; he and the English
man became good friends. One day
the Americans curiosity was aroused
as he heard his friend refer TO an um-
brella repeatedly as lag"
Upon inquiry the Englishman re-
marked:
Why, that is an American word
picked IL up when / was in New York
last winter / am positive that l have
the correct meaning Of the word. be-
cause the boys often remarked when
they saw James coming down the street
when it was raining hard. Here be
comes. carrying a large jag liar
per's Ma gazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Proof.

Henry" said Mrs Winkleman, Il
believe you are deceiving me-"
Why, my dear" he asked, what
has put such an idea as that into your
head?"
This box of candy that you have
brought for me 1t is the first time
you have done anything of the kind
since we got back from our wedding
trip. l am afraid you have a guilty
conscience and are trying to atone to
me for some wrong!"
He was silent for a moment. Then
he said:
mo, Clarinda; do not deceive your
self. This candy cost 80 cents a
pound. If l were merely trying to
atone to you a much cheaper grade
would answer the purpose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
DARING AND ACHIEVEMENT.

There is much in the story Of the
career Of Henry NJ Flagier, who Is
dead a. Palm Beach, to arrest the at.
tention Of people who do things.
He reached the age OF So years, and
in his finishing years there was more
daring and venture in the man than
you will find In the youngster Of 80.
They tell you II is the youth that has
the courage and that dares big under
takings. but Mr.. Flagler viii never be
used as an illustration in pointing that
tale
This man got close TO the S0-year
milestone when he took Il into his
head that the proper move was to
build q railroad at sea. from Miami TO
Key West At first the youRs~ss- !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

a man who can
not be intimidated
or broWbeaten. He
IS Ollie NJ. James,
the new senator
from Kentucky.
Massive of ply
sique, but as ire
mendous mentally
and courageously
as he is big Of
bulk. Ollie James,
in his recent tar
if speech, achiev-
ed a great person
al triumph over
odds that would
have dismayed a
man of less BRAY
cry.
1t has not been
customary for a
senator as new as
Ollie NJ. James to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Dictionrrv ~ EauIk

An east end father interested in the
home education OF his children bought
little dictionary for bis clever little
twelve-year-old boy last week. A feN
days after the child had received his
gift be brought II back to his father.
The dictionary is no good" be said
You'd better take it to the store and
get your money back"
What's the matter7 Is there some
slang term you can't fndg"
Nav. can End all the words l
want. but they amt arranged right
In this dictionary divorce comes before
-narriage ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
TRAMPLING GOOD BILLS TO
DEATH.

There are now pending in both
house and senate OF the Illinois gen.
eral assembly approximately 1,40O
bills. Only a small fraction of them
can be passed. The calendars are
congested. All is chaos and confusion
Some OF the principal measures back
cd by the administration and demand
ed by the people are being trampled
under foot by the rush of bills for
which there is no demand. II is a
sorry spectacle. The session will not
continue more than another month.
But this is the body which denies to
the people G right TO vote upon the
initiative and referendum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
MIR. BRYAN's PEACE PROPA-
GANDA


Secretary of State Bryan has made
a sad mistake, according to British
critics, by announcing as premier N
the administration of President VIII
son that there will be no war during
his incumbency. These critics think,
or seem to think. that this on1ci.il
declaration will invite nations which
have grievances or pretend TO have to
impose terms for settlement that Mr..
Bryan will have to submit TO in order
that peace may be preserved.
These British critics do not under
stand Mr. Bryan, nor the meaning of
his declaration which they so ser
iously criticise. The secretary Of
state, although a man CT peace and a
firm believer that peace can be main
tanned by any nation without dishon-
or, is not the kind Of a man to be
imposed upon, no more than he is
man who would impose upon others.
He might and probably would cham
pion a war for the right if such was
necessary. At the call of his coun-
try. he would even enlist as he did in
1898 during the Spanish-American
war His principles were as strong
then for peace, as they are now.
But Mr.. Bryan does not believe that
war is necessary at any time to settle
grievances or disputes. Without re-
ferring TO his British critics, he ex-
plains in an address on Sunday before
g peace society in Washington, soue
Of the mos. potent causes Of war, and
declares they should not be permitted
by any government 10 influence its at
titude in its diplomatic dealings with
disputes and grievance claims Of an,
other nation. A few greedy men de
sire war and will encourage IL be
cause they will profit by war; but the
people as a whole desire peace. He
| holds that nations are driven into
! war as a rule by the greed Of few
and rarely by the desire Of the masses
to fight. He doubtless believes. that
| by the conscientious consideration o.
| the facts by honest, patriotic mer
/ representing the nations involved II
disputes. peace may be maintained
the disputes settled, AID honor pre-
served without resor.ing to blood!
| carnage.
Mr.. Bryan is right in his position
/ He is right IN assuming that there
will be no war involving the United
States during his occupancy OF the OF
fee Of secretary Of state. And he II
right in entertaining the opinion
that no nation will take advantage o
his declaration TO make it harder fol
him 10 maintain peace.
The position and propaganda o
the secretary of state cannot fail t
have The effect to lessen any spirit o
bravado in an opposing nation. l
must have the effect in this advanced
era of civilization and progressive a.
truistic ideas among the people, Il
produce a spirit CT concession tina
will in every case tend 70 friendship
and peace. An evidence Of this feel
ing. in consequence Of the attitude 0
President Wilson's administration,
seen in the report from Toxic. Tn
Japan newspapers and political lead
ers are assuming a coAciliatory pos
ton which IS conceded to be al
tributable to Mr. Bryan's public uttel
ances and diplomatic policy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
= WHAT HAVE I DoNE?"

when l lay my head on my pillow and
tried to sleep l could not. l found it
impossible to shut out those death in
life features. | began to fear that she
would cast a shadow over my outing
period and l would return to the city
unrefreshed. 1t was long past mid
night before l lost myself in slumber.
When / awoke | resolved to keep
away from the grief girl" as called
her, not knowing her name. but during
the day chance kept throwing her in
my way. Not only did my heart go
out to her in sympathy, but she exer
cised q strange influence over me.
While was speaking with the clerk
of the hotel she passed through the
apartment where we stood, and ! ask
ed him who she was. He replied that
he did not know. l inquired by what
name she had registered. and he said
that she had not registered. Upon my
asking who was with her he replied
that she was alone. She had asked If
she might be accommodated at his
hotel without entering her name or 9TH
erwise becoming known. He had told
her she might do SO. and that was all
the information he had to offer con-
corning her.
So far as | noticed. the guests Of
the hotel were too much occupied with
their own affairs to pay any attention
TO q girl who was alone. unknown and
| by this time-I was satisfed-bent on
keeping aloof from others. She had
not only become mystery to me. but
| had thrown over me unconsciously. Of
course) q spell. l could not Danish her
from my mind. I boated, | fished,
bathed. but everywhere. like the re-
Election of a cloud IL the waters. was
the face of my grief girl
At last / gave up the struggle and
resigned myself to the Gnraveling Of
the mystery. When ] saw her sitting
on the beach watching some bathers
sat down near her. Then suddenly |
said to her:
You are alone here. and I am not
| especially interested in any one. Wosld
you mind my making your acquaint.
ance in this unconventional manner.
l have no wish TO obtrude myself npon
yon or your affairs. | merely wish for
your cOmpanionship for my brief vaca.
ton or as much longer as you may
care TO know me"
watched her while | said this. and
when she replied TO my overture | saw
both a frightened and n hungry loos
IN her face-frightened at something
knew not what. hungry for compan-
/ ionship and sympathy. ! saw that a
struggle was going on within her: that
now she was about TO give ve7t tn
sudden Uufst Of confidence. now 20
| .pentup tears. gave her time and
at last she controlled herself, refrain.
Ing from au expression OF emotion, and
said quietly:
You are certainly very kind--you
who may have all the companionshir
| you wisb-to seek me out | accept
your offer. but merely for the time we
remain here and on condition that YOU
do not seek TO discover who I am. You
may cell lie Miss Deane"
could only acquiesce in these con
ditions, hoping that before we separat.
ed might get something Of her con.
fdence | intended not to be with her
so much as to attract attention. bur
found her attractive despite the pail
that hung over ter. Though young,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
May % IN American
History.

17s3-James Otis. orator Of the patric.
cause in the Revolution. died; born
1925
1S10-Sarah Margaret Fuller. transcen-
dental writer. who became Mar
chioness dOssoli, born in Cham
bersport. Mass; drowned OF Long
Island 1850
1s63-Grant's army. 10000 strong. be-
gan regular siege Of Yicksburg.
The Confederate defenders OF the
besleged works numbered 10000
1o0O-Francis Bickneli Carpenter. not
ed portrait painter. famed for his
painting Of the CHARACTERIZATION
Proclamation" died; born 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
TaIent.

Talent.
Mrs. Bingley is wonderful
woman"
In what way?"
When she takes the second prize
at card party she can appear so
tickled with what she gets that she
always makes the winner of the first
prize jealous and dissatisfied"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

Josephus Daniels reportorial in
stinct and inquisitiveness have al
ready led him to many deeds Of dar-
ing as the secretary Of the navy in
President Wilson's cabinet. He has
explored the regions under the sea in
n submarine and the regions above in
a hydro-aeroplane. and calmly COM
ments that he believes in going up
and down with the navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

rERAIs-Ten cents per week. by car
rier. IN Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 tho circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where e is desired to have
paper discontinued, as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real nems attached for publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
ever fictitious signetures-
Telephones IN all departments: ceR-
trsl Union. West l46. 1145 and 2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Eminence.

Who is the leading citizen of your
town." asked the northern man who
was spending the winter months in
Georgia.
You mean the one who is always at
the head Of things, s'pose?" the ma
tive asked.
Yes"
We'll, Alb Hinson across the street
yondah genally leads the lynchin' mobs
and puts the nooses on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

once more It seems proper 10 re-
mind the publlc-and this time for
the information OF Auto Motor Bike"
in particular-that The Argus does
not publish or consider communica.
lions the authors OF which it does nov
know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Mean Thinl.

81 don't liKe that isagreeable Mrs
Parker"
Il thought she was very pleasant
What's hapnened:'
I'VE lnnched together downtown TO-
day. She said she'd pay. and OF course
mumbIed Let me- and she said
Very we'll "-C!eveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23
Snaky Collateral.

An advertisement taken from q morn.
Ing paper shows to whst a pass a
genius may come in a great city,
"Wanted-A collaboration. by a young
playwright. The play is already writ
ten; collaboration to furnish board and
bed until play Is acknowledgements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-23

The poultry market in New York is
chickens are overweighted with sand
and gravel. II would be well 10 re-
member what happened to the jumping
frog Of Calayeras when loaded with
shot.