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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Oh. do not fret and do not frown II you
are not a millionaire.
And do not below through the town X
YOU have few fine clothes TO wear:
Be glad you're not n pelican. without a
pleasing song to sing.
And doomed 10 hear the children say:
oh. what a funny looking thins!"
Oh, DO not weep and do not sigh II you
possess no wide estate.
And. though you may be humble. try to
be contented with your fate:
You're not n turkey, and therefore you
should be very glad al heart.
Think how pleasant II would be 90 have
your wishbone pulled apart
oh. do not grumble # your name mas not
become household word.
But keep reaching after fame, your
earnest prayers may yet be heard;
BE thankful you're soubFette. left PEN
niless and doomed to walk
From some u0'ovely Kansas tcwn-on ties
to little old New Yawk.
oh. do not wall and do not moan II you
possess no limousine.
Or II you do not even own a little OPEN
faced machine:
You should he glad that you are not
silly parrot in a cage.
Or Mary Garden. forced TO play Salome
chilly stage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

in the congressional campaign now be-
fore us.
In every congressional district
where the laws of the state permit we
urge the nomination of straight county
tickets. This viii give us a progress
sive local organization and will for the
first time place us on an equal foot
ing with the old parties in each of the
counties composing the congressional
district and will leave us i'm excellent
shape for the battle of 1916.
We cannot urge too strongly the
importance OF making a fight locally
all along the line, not only with the
thought and purpose Of electing our
candidates wherever possible in this
immediate campaign. but for the fur
Their and greater purpose of filling up
our organization with seasoned, disci-
plined veterans for the greater battle
Of 1916.
The reports that come to us from
the various states are most encourag-
ing. If we exercise care in the nomi-
nation of high grade men for public
Office, and our fight is conducted in
clean cut, aggressive manner. we shall
not only win the election in many
cases, bat we shall have laid the foun.
dation for sweeping victory in 1916"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

distance telephone service, the United
States ranks 18th in point OF ex-
pense to patrons. The average charge
for a long distance call in the United
States is 19 cents. In Germany it is
three cents. In Great Britain it is
l. cents.
\ better comparison is in point of
distances over which phone messages
are sent. In the United States the
Bell company charges an average OF
so cents to telephone for 100 miles.
$50 for 800 miles, $500 for 500
miles and s42O for 200 miles. Com
pare these with the Swedish rates of
eight cents for 100 miles. Is cents for
300 miles, 20 cents for 500 miles, and
81 cents for 700 miles. Long distance
tolls in the United States. where
private corporations own the lines. are
far heavier than in any foreign land
where the phones are part OF the post
Office system.
In Christiana It costs a telephone
subscriber a flat rate OF S21.44 a year
for a phone. In Tokyo, Japan, this
charge Is $34 and II is s34.O9 on the
average in Auckland, New Zealand.
IN New York, with service limited to
500 calls per year, the annual flat
rate charge is s22s, in San Francisco
(unlimited) $3.50, in Washington, s16S;
in Boston. s125.
On the flat rate basis It costs a sub
Gerber 10 the Swiss telephone an aver
age OF SOLOS per call for 10000 calls;
Sidney, Australia, for 10000 calls, ami
average OF s.0os6 per call; in Vienna,
Sol; IN Paris. SCOTT. Compare this
with the New York average OF four
cents per call for 10000 calls: San
Francisco, s.O265; Cincinnati. s.O53;
and Boston, S.033.
The effect on the increased use or
the phone is apparent. In Denmark
there is an average OF 761 long dis
lance conversations per phone instru-
ment each year; in the Netherlands
this average is 634; each German
phone instrument is used 3O1 times
per year for long distance; while in
the United States, which stands 14th
in the list. the average is but 4s long
distance calls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
STUDYING THE KISDERG ,RrEN.

STTDYING THE IIINDERGARTES.
The kindergRrten-its place In the
educational system. It's social value 10
the community. and fits future devel-
opment-is the subject OF special
study by u newly organized division OF
the United States bureau OF education.
The new division which is made pos
sible by e cooperative arrangement be-
tween the National kindergarten as
ISOLATION and the government, IS dl-
rected by Miss Bessie Locke, secre-
tary OF the association. with headquar-
tiers in New York city Miss Myra
winchester has been placed in charge
OF thu work in the bureau.
The first published work OF the d.
vision. which viii be ready in a few
weeks. IS n report on present kinder
Rar'en conditions in the United States.
The report will include statistics OF
public and private kindergartens for
the past year; opinions OF school SUI
perintendents. supervisors, and pri-
mary teachers a. TO the advantage pos
sessed by the kindergarten-traine
child over the child without such train
ing; and other material dealing with
current school problems as affected By
the kindergarten.
Most OF the opinions so far received
by the division show an overwhelming
sentiment IN favor OF kindergarten
training for all public school children.
There are occasional adverse criti-
cIsms. but they are surprisingly few.
In the published report representative
views opposed 20 the kindergarten will
be given. as well as those favorable.
Particular attention Will be paid TO the
Montessori work and its relation TO
the kindergarten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
CANDID OPINION.

Sympathy never moistened parched
throat.
Most men who claim to have strong
convictions would have little left il
they were to be deprived Of their pre-
tudices.
The man who waits for just the right
time to start never gets anywhere.
II every woman could trace her de-
scent from king sorrow would never
again find Judgment in a feminine
breast.
There is something uncanny about
the mother who admits that her boy
may have been just as much to blame
as her neighbours child.
The meanest man is one who will
call on a young lady and spend the
evening talking about the loneliness of
some other girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
TYPE AND TAPE.
These Names Sounded Queer as They
Were Heard In London.

These Names Sounded Queer as They
Were Heard In London.
Here's one about an American print
er whose vfcfssit Ides took him across
the ocean last year and landed him in
the town OF London. The printer Is
back IN Cleveland now and tells the
story himself.
This printer bethought him OF start
ing a little paper IN the heart Of Eng
land. So he rented a little building,
then went TO purchase his type and
presses. For the type he stopped at
typefounders place and explained his
needs
L want some type he said
We don't sell type here answered
the clerk blankly. You might get it
az the Diapers shop over the wye"
How should get type IN a diapers
shop?"
How should you get II anywhere
else. may 1 awsk. think you, sir?"
We'll, in my country type is sold at
a typefounder's, not at a dry goods
store"
"Aow? Did y'wish toype, sirf l
thought you wisht type such as they
have in type measures snd typeworms-
You didn't wish type TO bind on the
edges Of frocks. then. but toype TO
print a paper with? Step this way.
thank you, sir.'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
LIE MrNIcIPAL cHRIsTNAs TREr

THE MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE
In Madison Square garden, New
York. II was planned 10 have the first
great municipal Christmas tree-and
the plan was successfully carried out.
The very suggestion inspired public
spirited officials and men OF wealth in
several cities, Chicago among them,
70 have a similar Christmas observ-
ance. As a result tens OF thousands
Of people. rich and poor alike. enjoyed
these great public observances OF the
day with music and song and whole
sale material charities.
The good influence OF such celebra-
lions will outlive the Christmas sea
son.
Such a celebration may be planned
for Christmas, 1914, IN Rock Island.
These public gatherings awaken the
community spirit. They awaken IN
terest IN the common cause and the
common good: they assist IN estab-
fishing a more genial and genuine
democracy.
BY all means let Rock Island be
among those cities which will next
year look forward with eagerness 20
the municipal Christmas tree and pub
lie observance OF Christmas day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
A Psalm of Wives.

LIVES OF great men all remind u
what lot we owe our wives,
Little women get behind
And make something OF our lives.
Catholic Standard and Times
Something that perhaps another
Bitterer bard than might hint
All, but why continue fu'ther?
It amt no nice word TO print.
Now York Evening Mail.
Make US? Yes. they make us, truly.
Though we oft may he inclined
To he stubborn and unruly-
Make US hook their waists behind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
sPARIyG THE BIRDS.

Insects are annually doing $500. ooo.'
900 injury 10 the agricultural inter
ests OF the country. The gypsy moth
alone did 100000 worth OF harm
N the state OF Massachusetts, and is
spreading over the New England
states and eventually will come 20 this
part Of the country There are num-
erous insect pests and man is help
less in fighting them The government
Is spending millions OF dollars every
year in trying 10 find means OF con-
trolling the different pests, but prog
ress IS slow.
The natural enemy OF Injurious in
sects IS the bird. y dozen birds rear
ing their young will devour more in-
sects than a dozen men could exter-
inmate with sprayers and fire. Never
theless, the great mass OF American
people pay no attention 20 the preser-
walton OF birds. Six species OF birds
have been completely wiped out.
There f. a standing offer OF a reward
OF $4,000 for a pair OF carrier pigeons.
which az one time were so numerous
that they obscured the sun for hours.
\ single one OF this species IS still
alive and that one IS q curiosity IN
the roo at Cincinnati.
Instead OF shooting the birds. every
man, woman and child IN the country
ought 20 protect the birds, and what
Is more. offer them every advantage
for nesting and rearing their young.
The Injunction TO spare the birds"
IL not merely a sentimental and hui
name one. but springs from sound
economy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
THE JAPANESE AND PACIFIC COM
MERGE.


A little bulletin issued by the jap
anese society or New York, lists the
steamships sailing from the Pacific
coast for Japan in January, 1914
Twelve vessels Will sail, six from San
Francisco. two from Seattle. one from
Tacoma ard three from Vancouver. OF
these several will carry the Japanese
hag. three the British, and two the
American. The two largest and finest
ships in the last are Japanese.
The skill and enterprise OF the Jap
anese. who are up-to-date IN naval
commerce and transportation, are
shown by their magnificent Pacific
liners which suTpass the floating pal
aces OF other nations on the Pacific
IN their appointments. Japan has com
mercial interests which have the AN
bition 10 make their country mistress
OF the western seas as Great Britain
IS OF the eastern.
At one time in the distant past. the
United States merchant marine II
vailed that OF Great Britain. The Star
Spangled Banner then foated from
mastheads IN every port OF the known
world
The mistaken policy OF high tariff
and the prohibition 10 American IN
terests Of buying merchant ships
where they could buy them cheapest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

The Clinton Advertise brings ont
William J. Keefe OF Clinton. a. d can
didate TO succeed the Iafe Congress
man Pepper. Mr.. Keefe T. 4 demo-
crat Washington advices indicate
that NJ F. Cronin, private secretary
90 Mr.. Pepper, is considering entering
the field. II the democrats on this
side OF the river had anything 20 saw
about II. they would force Martin J.
Waas into the breach and elect him
10 his old seat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Some papers are making more or
less feeble Jokes about the name OF
the little winter resort where Presi-
dent Wilson is spending his vacation.
IL IS IN order 10 remind them that the
place is not called like the ordinary
Bible word. but is pronounced. the
ST. Louis GlObe-Democrat says. Pass
Chris-chi-an, with the accent on the
last syllable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

2 VI N IN e r n o I e !
which you recon-
mended to us ?"
1T was easy. I
had practiced. My
wife did her own
cooking for three
weeks before I
went away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Dec. 20 in American
History.

1S0S-Andfew Johnson, seventeenth
president of the United States,
born; died 1875.
1s12-The United States frigate Con
stitution defeated and captured the
British frigate Java Off San Sal
vador. The Java lost 60 killed and
10l wounded out Of 400 men.
1s9O-BattIe Of Wounded Knee Creek
between Sioux hostiles and United
States soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

keeping rates so
high. that in the
language OF a re-
port OF the Bell
system itself, the
confe : sion is
made that the
telephone IS still a
luxury" and a
"convS \ &C "
rather than a pub
lie necessity, Rep
resentative David
J. Lewis. OF Mary
land, gave some
striking tables OF
figures showing
the greatly reduc-
ed rates and the
increased public
use OF the tele-
phone after IL had
hecnma tpostalizr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Joseph G. Cannon. James r Mann
and the other leading American mill
tants have not yet ventured 20 smash
Secretary Bryan's tall hat or 10 burn
the church IN Washington OF which
President Wilson as a member, but
their feelings are as well known as
Mrs. Pankhursts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
At the Altar.

PA" said the beautiful heiress. you
mustn't fail TO get back in time for the
wedding There Will be no one else
70 sive me away"
ITO give you away? Good gosh.
that amt no name for 1t. Didn't I
pay the baron 100000 in cold cash to
take you? guess you amt no pre-
MUM, are you?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Natural,

Does this city look natural 20
you" asked the prominent citizen.
Notice any sign OF growth"
"Oh, yes, there are a good many
skyscrapers that were not here when
left Still, IL looks natural enough.
The streets are all torn up, exactly as
they were whsn l went away II years
ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Mrs. Ella Flagg Young Is back on
the school fob in Chicago. Her career
as q reporter on the Tribune was as
brief as the most exactins managing
editor could wish. She did not cover
q single assignment, but the Tribune
got the benefit Of the advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

wiped out our merchant marine with
the exception OF vessels for coast-vide
trade.
II Is not difficult 10 see by the list
OF Pacific vessels sailing n January
from our ports that japan Will be q
leader in the use OF the Panama canal
when finished, at least during the early
years OF its operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
His Last Argument,

Darling. will you marry me-"
NO ! do not care for you In that
way, But I hope We may always be
friends"
Wait. Before you make your de-
cteion nnal Won't you please taste
these gumdroes7"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Maybe.

8. A. RI have the drum that nv
s-eat-great-grandfath carried all
through the Revolution. The Flippant
One-And when he saw the enemy did
he beat it1-Puck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

While Japanese are shouting for
Mexico and against the United States
in Japan. the japanese government
is asking the United States % protect
japanese in Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE q. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Cordova, Dec. 27.-In his able analy-
sis Of the telephone monopoly OF this
country and the effect It has had in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Whips at MediinGs.

At Swedish weddings among the
middle and lower classes the bride.
groom carries whip. This is an erp-
blem Of bis authority in the domestic
circle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

A New Year resolution IS nearly as
hard TO put in practice as grsdua-
ton essay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

= The simple question In Illinois Is
whether Chicago IS the entire state
OF just a part OF Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

The alienists apparently look upon
Hans Schmidt as another Hamlet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Father Time arrives again this week
20 mark another milestOne-speaking
OF a monotonous occupation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

+ The Mexican rule seems 10 be when
IN doubt, attack Juarez.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
TRAIN ED.

How IN the world were you able to
eat the stun they served up at that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. IL entered at the
postoeacs as secOnd-class natter.J
Rock IsIaBd Member OF the Associated
PreEG-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Often the Case.

cit was a fair fight. wasn't it?''
Sure II was The under dog got
whipped"
-CalI that 4 fair fght:'
wait. now. let me explain. The
under dog provoked it"-St. Louis R|-
cubic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
BY THE :. W. POTTER co.

TER1Ls-Ten cents per week BY car
Ffer. IN Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation Department.
which should also be notified IN every
instance where 81 f. desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in tie premises.
All communications OF representative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton no such articles will he printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island I4s. II45 and
sI45.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-01
CARRIED FEWER PASSENGERS.
Travel Between Europe and America
Fell of In 1912.

The report of the thirty two steam
ship companies for 1912 shows that
In 2,235 trans Atlantic trips from Eu-
rope to America, l,066.S45 passengers
were handled. OF this number. l46,915
Travelled in first cabin. 9S,04l In second
cabin and 72l.3S9 in the steerage.
The cunard steamship leads the lis.
with its combined Liverpool and Fiume
sailings In fifty seven Liverpool sail
ings, l3.74j first cabin. 1899 second
cabin and 1898 steerage passengers
were handled. In twenty eight Fiume
sailings, 1854 first cabin, 80, $50 second
cabin and 1892 steerage passengers
were brought to this country.
The North German Lloyd line, COM
bining its sailings from Bremen and
Mediterranean ports. handled the larg-
est number of passengers of the sea-
son. In 10i trips out of Bremen. Il;
carried 5000 first cabin, 26,il0 second
cabin and 90,056 steerage passengers.
The Hamburg American line. sailing
from Hamburg and Mediterranean
ports, is one of the lines having rec
ord during 1912. A total of l1,232 first
cabin. 1888 second cabin and S5,j3S
steerage passengers were carried
across the Atlantic during the year in
eighty-one trips out of Hamburg. ami
9Sl first cabin. 1881 second cabin and
1855 steerage passengers sailed from
Mediterranean ports.
The miscellaneous lines and ships
are credited with handling $3.50 first
cabin, 6S2S second cabin and $40
steerage passengers. i'm LISP trips.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-01
"BALkAN PRINCESS" NEXT.
Big Brady Production Scheduled For
Copper Country Tour Soon.

Samuel A. Brady's production of the
Balkan Princess will be the next az.
traction 10 visit the copper country.
February Is and at Calumet the night
before The company that will come
to Hancock is the only company in
America with the piece.
There arc twenty musical numbers,
most of which have already become
popular. The east includes Julia Gif-
ford, y. T.. Dano, from grand opera at
Convent Garden, London, Adelaide
Harland, Harry LlewellNn, who created
the principal comedy role in London,
and William Meyers, who will be seen
in his original part of the American
production. other prominent members
of the east are Dorothy Ellis, George
Poultney, Vera Rossmore, Wallace
Berry, G. Kolb and the chorus of forty
"Balkanese beauties" remains the same
in almost each individual case.
The story of the Balkan Princess in
wolves plenty of romance with an
equally liberal allowance of comedy.
h' s'btpiitilIl' W iioiii'i
rules over the realm of Balaria, and,
by the laws of that country finds her
self in such IL position that she must
marry one of six grand dukes within
a week or else abandon her throne.
Both of these alternatives are dis
agreeable To her However. one of the
six, Duke Sergius has declined 10
come to the palace with the other five
10 sue for the hand of the princess
Stephanie is piqued 10y this behavior
on the part of Sergius. She leaves
court, proceeds directly to Bohemian
restaurant, whore she meets Sergius
has him arrested for treason and he
is imprisoned in the palace The END
of the week arrives. and Stephanic has
gone to the extreme of signing her alb
dication before love triumphs so that
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-01
TORCH LAKE


street entertained a group of friends
at a card party given at her home
Thursday evening. Prizes were award
ed to the winners of the games. Miss
Jenny Baril and Jerry Cassette won
the first prizes while the consolation
awards went to Miss Olive Bourdeau
and Alfonso Barl. A dainty luncheon
was served to the guests.
The T.. Il. +. club of Lake Linden
will give its annual skating party al
the Palestra next Tuesday evening
The feature will be the couple race OF
a half mile for which prizes will be
awarded Special car service from
Hubbell and Lake Linden has been ar
ranged. Two cars Will leave here al
Gas.
The card contest for the month vi
January which is being held by Gun
Boys club of Hubbell will close to-
night. The percentages this week are:
j. A. Slattery, 100; Gus Lesage. 1916
!.
w. J. Mehring. .57l.
A number of friends of Mrs. Roder-
lex Mackenzie of Lake street pleas
antly surprised her at her home
Thursday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent in playing various games
Luncheon was served.
Miss Agnes Dix spent yesterday call
ing on friends at Calumet.
Mrs William Kramer of Hecla street
is confined to her home by illness.
Fred Wiesenauer, who has been III
for several days. is improving.
Miss Eunice Bouchard has gone t.
Chassell where she will visit relatives
and friends for few weeks.
Mrs. c. Poisson of Hubbell Is seri-
ously i'll.
There were three deaths and three
births In the village and township dur
ing the month of January.
Miss Grace Pomeroy who has been
III for some time with typhoid fever Is
recovering.
A novelty shower was given by Mrs
Fred Versatile Thursday evening In
honor OF Miss Della Chandronais. y
large number of guests attended and
the evening was spent i'm merrymak-
ing.
Mrs. Henry Hodge ST.. who has
been confined to her home for some
! time by illness. is recovering.
Albert karien of Calumet is Ill al
the Lake superior general hospital.
Mr.. Lamaron, wife and brother. who
are engaged in basket weaving. ar.
here from Oshkosh. They have settled
near Rice Lake where an abundant
supply of material for the work is tt
be found III the business proves pros
porous they will engage force %
men to help them I'm the work.
/ John Halle of Milwaukee is here Wis
lting his sister. Mrs. Thomas Gull
/ bord. Sr.