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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE q. TAVENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

money. Oh. no. Mr.. Root spoke Of
the dangers of currency initiation, and
the abstract Gresham's law of cheap
money driving gold into hiding or out
Of the country. And so those who
jump when the hand of Morgan pulls
the strings are heralding his speech
as a masterpiece of craftsmanship,
and are nominating him for president.
Senator POmerene. one of the deep
est students OF banking in the senate,
told the writer why. under the pro-
posed legislation. the currency is in
no danger OF initiation.
There are a half dozen checks
against il" he said. and if all our
provisions are powerless to control a
reckless federal reserve board. con-
gress will be continually in session TO
enact any needed amendments in
short order. But these are the checks
against imitation:
Il. The individual bank Will limit
a depositors credit by the usual
guides.
- The credit of the individual
bank win be limited by the federal
reserve bank-the latter can refuse to
discount commercial paper when the
currency is becoming inflated.
g. In the same way the credit Of
the reserve bank is limited by the
federal reserve board.
II. The federal reserve board, with
power TO fix rates of discount, can
check any tendency toward imitation
by raising rates. This function really
includes the taxing provision which
Senator Root advocates as an amend
ment.
-. Finally the board has the
power TO assess graduated tax on
note issues above a certain point"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
TWO MaterIoos.

1t is n very curious fact that a good
many people do not know that two
battles werefought at Waterloo. Both
Of these were fought against the
French, the first under the command
of the Duke OF Marlborough on Aug.
II, 1903. who on this date actually oc-
cupied the same ground as the Duke of
Wellington did a little more than a
century later. June Il. 1915. the only
difference being that the former was
marching on Brussels and the latter
vas marching from Brussels. In the
first battle the French were defending
Brussels. They marched out to meet
Marlborough, but owing to the slack
ness on the part OF Schlangenburg. the
Dutch general. who was fighting with
him. it was not a success, Marlborough
only taking few OF the French troops
as prisoners. The following one, fought
against Napoleon by Wellington, proved
10 be one of the greatest victories ever
accorded in the annals of England
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Taking Christmas Out of Doors

ness is productive of a return 10 the
earlier manner of Christmas celebra-
ton and more nearly reflects the mes
sage of One whom we cannot too often
honor by feast and song and service.
The spirit of Christmas and its mean
ing should not be forgot. Pause some
where amid the festivities 10 tell anew
the story Of Jesus birth, His mar
tyrdom. His heritage TO us. The mes
sage OF the prophet is always for the
future. How far ahead it stretches!
Good will toward men: did He mean
that? Did He know how long and
tortuous the bearing of the cross THY
Will be dOne?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
nm. ,osr or HIGn

The evidence that good goods can
be purchased al reasonable rates
despite the high cost Of living. Is
shown by the reports of tie United
States government IN the matter OF
providing food for the army and navy.
as we'll as the showing OF states.
countries and cities N securing food
for the public institutions The rates
OF these contracts are surprisingly
lower than those paid by private con
sumers. There is 10 doubt that men
in the government employ or IN the
public charge can be given whole
some and abundant food at a marked
lower figure per capita than the cost
for family life.
There Is also evidence In plenty
that by careful MANAGEMENT and
system. food could be supplied in the
lunch rooms-of public schools al a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
No Sympathy There.

st have noticed lately" said the
manager, that you have not been at
tending properly to business. Your
mind doesn't seem to have been on
your work. What is the natter"
Tn sorry that my work has not
been satisfactory. IFe tried to do my
best. but | have had a great deal OF
trouble lately. | haven't been able to
sleep for nearly a week"
That's too bad. What is the nature
of your trouble?"
My wife is threatening to leave
me and go back to live with her
parents"
Say. look here-you get to work.
And don't let me notice any more neg
lect on your part. If you expect to get
any sympathy here on account of the
kind of trouble you are having you're
in for horrible disappointment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

material reduction from current rates
In Portland. Oregon. II has recently
been published that with remarkably
low prices the meals could be fur
nished al an actual profit In tie
Portland schools, soup. bread and
gingerbread are given for FIVE cents
4 course OF cold meat. salads. and
other edibles cost but Is cents. a real
solid meal In the TWO weeks that
tie lunches have been served the re
ceipts were So ana the expense SEA
u another school FIVE cent lunches
are served daily 10 80 pupils, and the
plan j. self-suppoTtiEg.
There seems 10 be 10 doubt that
greater economies are prscticed in
public or business management than
IN private homes. With due regard
20 the worthy housewives. this may
BE- recommended 10 their considera-
lion with a view 10 ascertainiug, If
possible. why this IS SO. Il Is feared
that under the years OF prosperity
there has come 10 many homes q
carelessness and vatchrulness which
De- largely the real occasion for the
complaints at the present large tx
penEe-
This e1travagance IS something that
can be remedied in the scheme Of
daily providing for the "a BILE Even
the Injuries may Be made % 20
further and a large saving result.
with proper care in purchasing and
preparing II every housewife should
realize that II is time 10 watch against
waste, 10 buy close and in person. TO
learn the most economical method OF
cooking and, in fact, 20 apply in pri-
waite those methods which have been
made a successful saving IN public.
the results doubtless would be q sur
prise and that the money allotted for
Tie table would be found 70 be from
20 20 100 per cent lower than al pres
are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Others may believe me poor.
And OF small Importance here;
But OF this much / am sure,
You respect and love me. dear:
You regard me sun as one
Who is neither weak nor mean,
Asking not what 7 have done
To deserve cheer, YOU wait
For me nightly a. the gate.
With a pleasure that is keen
Others have not been inclined
To bestow rewards on me,
Leaving me TO lag behind,
They press on JriUmphantly;
But, II others think me weak.
Fit TO serve. and that alone.
Faith is in the words you speak,
And YOU cease TO be afraid
When your little hand is laid
TrusunEly within my own.
Others pity me because
There is littlc I may claim;
I have never won applause.
And have ceased to dream OF fame;
But, the days work being done,
With a trust that is serene,
You. my sinless little one.
GLADDEN. me with loVe's reward.
And I humhly thank the Lord
That ny heart and hands are clean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

does not want the currency bill pass
ed. and so the word has gone down
the banking line 10 draw in credits.
There Is no economic reason for this
restriction. but il L. in force Just the
same. presenting the anomaly OF bust
ness dullness in the midst OF great
prosperity. And the situation + add
ing 70 the burden OF the patient, re
soIute man in the White house.
Senator Root did not mention the
real reason for Wall streets opposi-
ton TO the bill. namely. that Wall
street will lose its precious privilege
OF gambling with other people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

hopes OA - q ec4
Roots speech, of
which so much Is
being made by the
reaCriouary news
papers, for defeat
ing or drastically
amending the ad-
ministratiou's cur
rency bill When
Root spoke he
spoke from the
viewpoint IF the
money trust. the
monarchs OF Il
nance who. under
the present bank
inE system. have
a large control Of
the vast CONNER
CiaI deposits OF
the entire COun-
Try.
Big bu $ ] Z e s s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Bravery.

The bravest man may not be he
Who fights upon the bloody field,
Nor one who ventures daringly
Where waiting outlaws are concealed
The DraVest man may not be one
Who scars mile above the earth.
Nor one who. while his work is done.
Smiles hopefully for all he's worth
The bravest or the brave may be
The man who from temptation turns
While knowing there is none TO see
The sinful profit that he spurns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

The beef trust "a month uro lost "a
contract 20 supply nearly 100000
pounds Of beef % the navy department
because its DID was considerably high
sr than that made by ATrs--lug pack
ers IN BIDS since submitted tLe trust
las met the prices OF tie Argentine
competitor Since the removal 81 cl-
ties results IN cEeaUel.ns III the
meats TO one consumer the govern
ment-why should % not result il
price reductions 10 other consumers
There Is no good reason of course.
end Consumers must soon enjoy equal
benefit with the government But Sec
Rotary Daniels has shown tie way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Lovex,s ThouahtfuIness.

George, dear" said Mrs. Dovekins,
who had come down stairs in time to
pour the coffee, I'm going TO walk to
the car with you this morning. Aren't
you glad?"
Very glad. indeed. lovey. It's so
nice OF you TO think of me and to get
up early for the purpose OF making it
unnecessary TO walk those dismal
three blocks alone. How much do you
want?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Dec. 20 IN American
History.

I7S3-General George Washington ask
Cd congress FOR permission TO resign
from the army.
1S22-Birth IN Dublin, Ireland, OF Dion
BOucicault, Irish-American dram
atist and actor; died IN New YORK.
1891.
1SOe-MajOT Orlando jay Smith. Fed
eral veteran Of the civil war, edl-
tor and philosophical writer, found,
or Of the American Press Associa-
tion, died; born June II, 1912.
1911-ROse Eytinge. formerly popular
actress. died: born 1929
all the news All the time. The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Not In Fathers Footsteps.

Johnny, what are you going 70 be
when you grow up
7 dunno VII
Don't you think YOU will want 70
Be what your father is2"
Now. He never has a chance 10
git no raise b. refusin TO sign for
next season"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Eerafnirs Renzrtee.

'Do you like my new hetT'
81 didn't Ike II veH enough 10 bug
II yesterday when the milliner offered
It to me"
oh, l see. Naturally YOU were
obliged 70 take less expensive one
Detroit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Has he ever
rescued anybody
from a burning
kOtel2"
No. but when
somebody yelled
Mad dog the 9TH
CT day he stood
right beside a fela-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Former Speaker Joe Cannon s.
blooming all over the country with hi-
announcements az poor business
Judging from the present sentiment
be say. republican vlI bee satisfied
with "a simple platform promising a
return 20 protection alt nsperiiy
ucls Joe Is becoming regarded more
aud more as Gour little CID gt--imi~t
who was talked ont of .-.E real KNOW
esge Oh conditions Ions 4-H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

The auU-fr-e lunch agitation IL Chi
caEo is becoming serious. Not con-
tent with putting Ja. ban Ola aI. binds
81 food. on pop corn. picked herring
aud grerzels. the =aluuuists have de-
led 20 furnish no cloves. >ow there
il fooE for tile breath OF scandal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Big business bonds gracefully yaeu
81 sees ia, inevitable. The telephone
trust. known as the American I'le-
phone d Telegraph cowpaur control
ing the Western Union a-d Central
Union companies. and other subsidiary
corporations. realizes that ident
Wilson means business and is willing
20 dissolve. And -Le ac- under these
CIrcums stances Is entirely voluntary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

New York alone has mailed S5f09-
600 20 EurOIa DC christmas gifts
t. a good thing Christmas comes but
once q year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

7 never got 4 dollar out OF Wall
street"
I'm glad 10 hear you say that you
have not been foolish enough 10 buy
on margins.
'Bus have done that several
ffrneS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Gave IL AWAY.

Did you ever gamble in stocEs? ,"
NO. | once thought was gam
bling. but the gentlemen who obtained
nv money knew better. -washingto,
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

President Wilson VIII take three
weeks vacation. lie needs it. az no
man has worked harder than the pres
ideLf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

: TERMs-Tcn cents per week - car
rfer. IN Rock leland
Con plants OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department..
which should also he notified r. every
instance where - - deE5red 20 have
paper oHeontlnusd. as r-rriers have no
suthority in TIE premises
All comm Gz l1a:Ioas q a-r---sntative
rharzcter. political or religious. must
have real name a-.arhsG f7r pubIica-
tion- No sach article H.L &c printed
over Fictitious rlraat-rez-
Telephones n ell dsga-t=-n;s- Cen
trail CrI1=. Rock Isia-z ~. --85 and
sI4l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Special Corresp cndenre OF The ArEus.)
Washington. Dec lS.-The bankers
OF the country-the big baPkers Of
Wall street, that is-have pinned their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Wisconsin farmers are said 10 have
agreed 20 hold their potatoes FOR
higher prices. Antitrust officer. do
your duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

phone pole ana without a moments
hesitation or making any kind Of fuss.
started TO climb il"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
THE ARGUS.

Pubsssbed daily az 1924 Second ave-
nue.. ROCK Island. IL Catered at The
posroHcs as secoEd-c,ass --atter.)
Rock IsInnd Member of the Associated
Press
BY THE =. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
PRESENCE OF MIND.

"CooI? He's the coolest man 7 ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

all the news ali the time. The Argus.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-12-12

viii Brooks for aid for JAM I
N. T. Jones for work on 81.
Narcls Prince for aid for Jan
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
SAVINGS DEPOSITS INCREAS-
ING.

1t is very clear that Wausau peo-
pie are getting the Saving Habit,
from the way they flock to the banks
on interest days.
The past week was a very busy one
for the boys of the First National
bank. From nine o'clock until the
closing hour the tellers and book
keepers we're kept busy entering in
terest on bank books, receiving addi-
tional deposits, and opening new ac-
counts.
The little folks were very noticeable
among the visitors to the bank. They
came with their Home Savings banks
and were eager to learn how much
they had saved, and how much their
money had earned.
Thus the closing days of nineteen
hundred twelve were happy ones for
the large family of First National
bank savings depositors. With a
large number it was their first effort
at saving. They were surprised at
the result.
If you have not as yet started your
savings account, we suggest that you
do it now right at the beginning of
the new year. Come to the "First
National" and join the happy family
of money savers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
LET UP.

The Merrill papers take great de-
light in besmirching Wausau at every
opportunity. For instance few fast
girls claiming to be from Wausau got
into trouble at Merrill and we're
placed in the lookup where they be-
longed. Do the papers Of Merrill
think it would have been otherwise
in Wausau? They publish what the
girls say about wine rooms in Wau-
sau, which is all the veriest kind of
rot. These girls may be from some
other place and it i'll becomes our
sister city % try to prejudice it's
people against Wausau by publishing
such reports coming from such
sources. Our papers might retaliate by
publishing the escapades in Wausau
of some of the Merrillites but they
have refrained from doing this. When
the occasion is apparent that Wausau
needs a raking over the Goals for
wrong doing, the press of this city
will assist in the work, but to main
tain friendly and social relations,
every little disrepuCable thing that
may be said by irresponsible persons
should be kept out of the papers of
both cities.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
DEATH OF F. ". OK0NESKI.

On Thursday, January I'd, 1913,
Frank V. Okoneski, died at his home
in this city at the age of Is years.
He had been III far only week with
the grippe. Which developed into
erysipelas. Nr. Okoneski was born
in Posen, Germany in 1886. He came
to America with his family in 1871
and settled in Milwaukee, where they
remained until 1876, when they came
to Marathon county and took up
homestead in the town of Johnson.
They resided there for five years and
then came to Wausau to reside and
they have lived here ever since
Deceased was aman highly esteemed
by all who knew him. He was mar
ried in Germany in 1862 and is sur
vived by his wife and six children, j /.
M. Okonesl1i of Minneapolis, Mrs. Jacob
Koppa, Mrs. Frank Shymanski, John
j. Okonesli, Mrs. Ed. Bondowski and
Frank ]. Okoneski of this city and
Mrs. Charles Atkins of Amigo.
The funeral services took place
from st. NIichael's Catholic church on
Saturday morning at o'clock, Rev
FIR. Theodore Wojak officiating. He
was laid to rest in st. Michael's ceme-
terry "a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
TEAM DROWNED.

While attempting to cross the Wis
consin river near his place, H. HI.
Kuehling, town chairman of the
Town of King, lost valuable team
of horses and had a narrow escape
from losing his own life, in an en-
deavor to rescue the animals from
the water. He examined the ice be-
fore starting out and was of the opin-
ion that it would sustain the weight
of the team and sleigh, when sudden
ly the crash came and precipitated
them into the water. Mr. Kuehling
became entangled with the harness
and after struggle managed to free
himself. He was accompanied by
John Stack and the two worked faith
fully to rescue the team, but they
died of exposure soon after Merrill
News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
TRANSFERRED TO ROCKFORD

The readers of the PILOT will re-
gree to leard that f. L. Renich, who
who has been the agent of the Ma
tlonal Cash Register Co., for Wlusau
for the past four and half years, has
been transf Tred to larger city,
Rockford, H., where he will continue
in the s. r.ie work for the same COM
pany. Mr.. Renich and family have
MADE many friends here all of whom
will be sorry to know of their depar-
ture. Mr.. Renich left Friday to as
sumo the duties at Rockford. His
family will remain until arrange
ments can be made for them at their
home. Mr.. Renich is succeeded by j.
f. Rao, formerly of the Danville, ILL.,,
agency who arrived in the city Thurs
day. His family will join him later
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07

NEW COUNTY OFFICERS.

The new county officers were in
Quoted into Office yesterday, and the
offices at the court house are presided
over by the following:
Sheriff-H. ]. Abraham.
Clerk--L. III. Cook
Register of Deeds John L. Sell.
Clerk of Courts-E. A. Beyreis.
Treasrrer--John Schirpke.
District Attorney--Edward p. Cor
man.
Surveyor-W. III. Gowen.
Coroner-R. NJ. Frawley, NJ. d.
III. j. Abraham, the new sheriff, has
taken possession of the Jail residence.
L. III. Cook, who succeeds John King,
and r. NJ. Frawley are The only new
officers. The rest were reelected.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
Ar. BUCHANAN
says that
Administration and Education
Is Better Than
Law and IGNORANCE

The Wisconsin Liberal Educational
League will give Five Dollars $500
for the best Two hundred and Fifty
word answer to the following questions:
What would be the effect on the bust
ness in Marathon County if the in
comes OF the saloons were reduced to
$3.50, 900 from the estimated S500,0
yearly income?
Answers to this question must be
received by Feb. 1st, 1913, and the
name of the writer on separate sheet
of paper. Three competent judges
will be selected. Address,
A. r. BUCKNAM, Field Sec, Norrie, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
COUNTY BOARD.

The county board will meet in adj
journed session tomorrow for the pur-
pose of settling with the county
treasurer and county clerk and TO
take into consideration the matter of
road building for the coming season
and such other business as may come
before it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
state Of Ohio, City of Toledo. :.
Lucas County.

state OF ONO, LILY OF -kO4euos -
Lucas County.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the drm az F. ]. Cheney &
Co. doing business In the City OF Toledo.
County and State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case OF Cararrh that
cannot be cured By DE use of HALLS Ca
TARRli CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Swora to before me and subscribed in my
presen,e. this 6th day OF December. A d. 1886.
(Seall A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public-
Halls Catarrh Cure Is talteu internally ans
acts directly upon the blooi and mucous Sur
faces Of the system Send for testimonials.
free. r. ]. CHENEY x Co. Toledo. ..
Sold by all Druggists &c
Take Halls Family Pills tor constipation
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07

We have for sale four lots in Mary
Poor's Bird addition located near the
new west side scnool. These lots will
be sold cheap, and on easy terms if
taken at once.
CROKER THAYER LAND Co.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
DEATHS.

William SchIamm died at his home
in Ringle, Wednesday, January 1st,
after three days illness, at the age of
So. The deceased leaves a wife and
one child. Funeral services were held
in this city, Rev. E. G. Grauer offici-
ating. Burial in Pine Grove GEM
etery.
Frank Benz died at his home in
this city Saturday, January 4th, at
the age of 3d. He is survived by his
wife and four children, Ferdinand,
Edward, Gustaye and Ida. He was
a member of the Modern Woodmen
and Kranken Verein societies. Funer-
al from St. Stephens church today,
Rev. William Spiegel officiating. In
terment was made in Pine Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Martha Koehler, wife of Ber-
nard Koehler of Wausau, died Sun
day, January 9Th. The deceased was
born in Hamburg, this county, and
at the time of her death was 81 years
OF age. Surviving her, besides her
husband, are three children, Edna,
Martha and Ruth. Funeral Wednes-
day afternoon from Trinity Evangeli-
cal Lutheran church, Rev. S. T. Des-
tinon officiating. Burial in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07

NoTICE-We have for sale the resi-
dence of j. 0. Hollis on Fulton street.
The house is UP to date in ever re-
spect and in a good neighbolhood
Terms easy. ADVERTISEMENT
CRoCKER-THAYER LAND Co.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07
Frightsu: Polar Winds

blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the skin,
causing red, rough or sore chapped
hands and lips, that need Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to heal theR. 1t makes
the skin soft and smooth. Unrivaled
for cold-sores, also burns, boils, sores,
ulcers, cuts, bruises and piles. Only
% cents at w. w. Albers. Adyt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-01-07

A saloon property for sale, one-half
mile from Edgar, good location, must
be sold at once, and will go very cheap.
CRoCKER TBAYER LAND Co.
"A advertisements