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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Queer.

81 had a curious experience not long
ago." said a Chicago travelling man.
Il was anxious to get into the city to
spend Sunday with my family, and had
driven across country for seven mil,
for the purpose Of catching a through
train on one of the important rail
roads. When I arTqved at the station
found on looking at the bulletin
board that the train was 40 minutes
late"
We'll, what was queer about that?"
he was asked.
The queer thing about it was that
the train was only 40 minutes late"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
The Cost Of Raw Materials.

I know fair and gentle maid
Who tells me she has learned to bake;
She says she would not be afraid
To match the biscuits she can make
With those that mother made; the pie
She makes is most delicious. too;
Her charms appeal to me. and l
Am sure that she'd b. sweet and true.
know that she can bro!l a steak,
Her doughnuts oft have made me glad;
Once with a piece Of angel cake
She cheered me when my heart was
sad;
But she. alas. Is not for ne;
Her waist l ne'er NAV hope to hook;
] could not buy the things that she
Would wish. IL she were miEe, to cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE a. TAVENNER
Congressman frcm the Fourteenth District

Far ahead of the recent automobile
procession rode a contingent of motor
cycle policemen in khaki uniforms
waving traffic out of the street
These were followed by two outriders
mounted on horses. Then came cor
don of a dozen mounted officers rid
ing knee TO knee. Finally just ahead
of the parade was a big automobile
loaded to the mudguards with foot po-
licemen for emergencies.
Major Sylvester has probably come
to the realization that public opinion
is mightier than the verdict OF any
senatorial investigation committee.
| A just workmen's compensation law
is to be one of the laws to result from
democratic administration.
The object of such legislation is TO
supplant the old liability statutes.
There are plenty of reasons why this
should be done. When a workman is
killed, it is at present necessary for
the widow to accept an unreasonable
compromise or go to court. She Is
poor, and often absolutely penniless
The corporations have high-salaried
counsel, and they know how to have
the litigation continued and delayed
In the end the widow may be forced tC
accept mere pittance.
The railroads pay yearly more thar
s11,000,000 for personal injuries. 1t /:
asserted that after the cases have beer
fought through court after court, cor
porations being willing and able tt
carry case to the supreme court sim
ply to defeat the claim of some pool
man who has lost a leg or an arm
that less than 100000 of the $1,000
900 finds its way to the pockets o
} the injured. Tbs remainder is eater
up by attorneys fees, costs, witness
fees and general expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Literary Note.

The teacher had been talking to her
pupils on ouida's story. The Dog Of
Flanders" and she followed her talk
by an oral test.
Nov. what is the name of the au-
thorT' she queried.
Small and slangy Boy-Oh, You Ida.
Boston Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Wisconsin's new minimum wage law
applies only 20 women, minors and
country school teachers. If there is
one class Of workers more than an
other needing protection Of some sort
against starvation wages, it is the
teacher OF the district school. She
gets the next thing TO the hole in a
dOughnut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Aug. 5 In American
History.

IIT1-Battle of Oriskany: defeat OF the
British under St Leger by colonials
led by General Ganseyoort. Cen
eral Nicholas Herkimer. who
brought force TO the aid Of Ganse-
WORT. was MORALLY wounded.
1s5S-The American end Of the first
Atlantic cable laid at Trinity bay,
Newfoundland.
1SSS-General Philip Henry Sheridan,
Z. S. A.. died; born 1881.
1910-President Taft dedicated monu'
ment at ProvincetOwn, Mass, to
the Pilgrim fathers.
All the news all the time fTne Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Washington-New York shipbuild-
ing company was the lowest bidder for
construction of torpedo boat destroy
ers, its terms being SS25,OOO each for
two boats. Six vessels are to be built
and the contracts for four may go to
higher bidders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
REAL TROUBLE,

''l find it harder
and harder to live
within my means"
That ought to
be easy enough.
What I'm trying
to do is live with
in the means my
wife is endeaVor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is broke again
and has fled a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy. her debts being scheduled
at Ss.O54. her assets at $3.50. Her hus-
band. Harry X, was not scheduled
among the assets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Naturalization MielenI and 10,
seph Paulsen, long term prisoners in
the house of correction, escaped
through the ceiling and roof with
chiseIs they had stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

II is said that the English language
IS growing at the rate of 5000 words
per year We will venture the opinion
that before the tariff debate is fin
ished that that rate will be surpassed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Auoidinn Trouble.

DO you have any trouble with your
tanitor?" asked Mrs. Flatleigh.
"Oh, no. Both my husband and
believe in devoting all our spare mo-
ments to the pursuit of pleasure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Cruel.

my friends" said the man who-had
been making a long and tiresome
speech, there is little more that l
can say on this subject"
Why more?'" asked an impatient
one who had just finished yawning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Self-Restralnt.

my wife is woman VINO can prac-
tice great seif-restraint."
''bes. She came over to see our
new baby the other day, and didn't
say Amt he cunning?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
HacpIeat Man.

Happier than the man who thinks
that whatever is his is right IS he who
thinks that whate~er y biz IS beat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

New York-Edward A. Manice of
the New York Stock Exchange was ex-
onerated by the exchange committee
on business conduct of all blame in
connection with the sale of $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

They are teaching children to sleep
in England. Here in America it's
about all father and mother can do to
awaken them in time for breakfast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
lie NAV BE Good Now

81 never trouble myself about the
future" he said
NO wonder" she replied. ct must
keep you pretty busy thinking about
your past"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
Probably.

My wife scolds me eve.y time l
! take out a new life insurance pol
! Icy
Why does she scold you? For liv-
| ing?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
WIRE SPARKS

Grand Forks, n. D.-Mrs. ]. John
son and her infant son, R. A. Steward
and his daughter, Alice, were drowned
in the Red river of the North near
Drayton. Their automobile plunged
into the river. Mr. Johnson swan
ashore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Special Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington, Aug. S.-Major Sylves-
ter, chief OF Washington, d. C., police,
who was "vindieated" by senate COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
srIHiancy and cieyernsss.

The difference between briIliance
and cleverness is that clever man
may seem to be brilliant when he
isn't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

A 10-hour workday for the horse is
the latest reform. The regulation Of
the world goes. on apace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

The question now IS whether a man
who admits he is a lobbyist needs to
care If somebody calls him a black
mailer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

For our part. we'd be glad if all the
walters agreed never TO accept tip
under $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

OF course, rather than have Great
Britain boycott the Panama exposition,
We might present her with the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

worth of government per cent bonds
at 951a, low record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

Ing to make the public believe We
have"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. III. entered at the
rostoAice as second-cJass matter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rler. In Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where Il is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority Ia the premises.
All communications CT argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for puDlica-
ton. NO such articles/wil be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments: Cen
tral Union. West 145. 1145 and Pas.
[z3 s5lGl1g>
GTRAoEs IagggI coUNcILp 20
LzI= cTE
Tuesday, August 5, 1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-05

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-07

"He was proud before he was
kind; he was chivalrous before he
was decent; he was tattooed before
he was washed; he was painted be-
fore he was clothed; he built temples
before he built a home; he sacrificed
to his gods before he helped his
neighbor; he was heroic before he
was self-denying; he was devout be-
fore he was charitable.
eve are losing the savage virtues
and vanities and growing in the grace
of all the humanities, and this pro-
cess will doubtless go on, with many
interruptions and set-backs of
course, till the kingdom of love is at
last fairly established upon the
earthp
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-07

the long time we7haye stayed at your
house.
Please telegraph my brother, John
Lund, Il West Irwin street, Muske-s
gon, Mich.
Also notify Henry Albrecht, Nc
Gregor, Iowa, and kindly give this
other letter to my brother in person.
Jacob A. Lund.
Mrs. Lund is reported to have been
taken to an insane asylum several !
months ago which, with some fnan-
cial trouble, in blamed for his act.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-07
MAN TRIES TRIPLE KILLING
WITH GAS-HE WILL D

With GAS-1E WILL DIE
While respondent over sickness,
Jacob A. Lund, an Englewood jewell
er, attempted to kill himself and two
little children-by gas while the three
were alone at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Tyler, 1927 South Peoria
street, whereyt they lived.
A tube hung from the gas jet in
front of their faces when the three
were found. The two children, Ar
thur, IA years old, and Lillian, 10
years old, were revived by the pull
motor but Lund is reported beyond
recovery.
Lund left a note to the Tyler fam
lily in which he explained his act. The
note read:
Dear Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler:
Please forgive and excuse me for
doing this in your house, but 1 feel so
worried and sick. My heart is broken.
1 cannot stand it any longer. Ev-
erything seems to go against me. All
the future looks dark to me and
think it win be better to end it ALL
/ cannot go and leave my children,
for they viii have no one to care for
them. They are not old enough to
take care of themselves.
think we viii all be better off in
heaven. A thousand thanks for all
the good you have done for me in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-07

HERlFF-POLlCE CHIEF EEUDA
GROWS MORE BITTER
Denver, Colo, May 1.-THE long
standing feud between Sheriff Dan
Sullivan of Denver county and Chief
of Police O'Nel became more bitter
today when Sullivan was beaten up
by a gang of thugs because, he claim
ed, the police would not come to his
rescue.
Sullivan attempted to arrest Rose
Hart, who, he says, is wanted before
the grand jury. The woman defed
the officer, and a number of men
came to her assistance. Sullivan was
unarmed, and was beaten severely.
He sent in a call for police, but
claims it was AZ minutes before a
patrol wagon arrived. In the mean-i
time the woman escaped. Sullivan
captured Manuel Rosi and sent him
to the county Jail. ~
When O'Neil learned the poliee-f
man on the patrol had arrested ROSS
he removed the copper's star ands
reprimanded him. Since the CONSOLE
dalton of the city and county govern
ments the police claim the sheriff had
no authority to make arrests.
Mrs. Hart said she would demand
Sullivan's arrest, having been adYis-T
ed to do so by Chief Of Police O'Neil. i
-O-O
Master, to office-boy-What's be-
come of the cigarettes in the box onI
the mantel-shedf? Office Boy
Haven't touched them, sir Master
Haven't you? Why, there are only
half a dozen there! Office boy-Yes,
sir. Them,s them haven't touched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16
Express and Post.

A denial is entered by the express COM
pany involved in the story which was
printed the other day. and upon which
The Star editorially commented, to the
effect that package had been intrusted
40 the express at Detroit for transmittal
milwaukee and had been received at
the latter city by parcel post. the charge
being that it had been sent by post
at much lower rate than that received
by the express company. The denial is
to be accepted. But it would be interest
ing to know just why a parcel that had
been sent for % cents from New York
to Detroit by post should have been trans
shipped from the latter point to Mil
waukee by express for 45 cents. 1t would
seem that the parcel post would have
been as effective for the second stage
of this journey as for the first. Pos
sibly some one has been trying to test
the difference between the rates. and
if so the test has succeeded in demon
strating quite plainly that the parcel
post is cheaper than the express. a fact
which it is important that the public
should plainly understand If the parcel
post is to be of the fullest advantage
to the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16

6OOOO postmasters to appoint 1t - m
eyitable that their selection should be
governed by partisan considerations II
the whole service is not definitely put
upon the basis Of merit alone. There can
be no mixing Of the two, no civil service
system that picks the best republican
or the best: democrat, as the administra-
ton may be constituted. Partisanship
must be absolutely ignored to yield the
model postal service, and the new Post
master General gives gratifying evidence
Of q desire to work out some such sys-
tenn, taking advantage of the civil serv-
ice inclusions already effected and i'm
proving the system further by insuring
that those now in are really compe-
tent. In way the inclusion OF an en-
tire body under the civil service system
without examination or test is as con-
trary to the principles Of the merit sys
tenn as the wholesale dismissal of all
for the appointment of successors of a
particular partisan stripe. But such an
inclusion is far to be preferred, for it
lays the foundation for subsequent Sc
lections based upon merit. and that is
what Postmaster General Burleson Is
evidently now seeking to accomplish
through judicious system Of tests and
appointments. The time is propitious
for such a change, and the country will
wish the new head Of the department
we'll in his endeavor to place the service
definitely upon a basis Of permanence
and efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16

Beginning today The Star prints a
weeks series of daily reminders of the val
ue of organization in the charity work OF
the community, these appearing in brief
but conspicuous form on the third page
OF each issue. They should be care
fully studied, for they represent the con-
densed experience OF those who have
been engaged for years in the construct
i've charity work that aims at the solu-
ton Of the poverty problem through its
prevention. 1t has been repeatedly
demonstrated that only through organi-
zation and the efficient direction of the
helpful impulses of the people can relief
be given to the poor without doing them
more injury than good. Prejudice against
this form of charity is steadily disappear
Ing, as from year to year the definite
practical results of the systematic study
of poverty and the intelligent and wise
use of money and supplies appear To
run any organization requires money.
This il true particularly OF COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16
The Yacht Club Challenge.

1t is reported that another British
yachtsman will, in the event OF Sir Thon1-
as Lipton's abandonment Of his challenge
for the Americas cup. in the light of the
New York Yacht Clubs refusal to race
on the seventy-five-foot basis, enter
his own challenge for the cup. But it
is understood that he, too, wants to
stipulate a race with a smaller. boat
than the ninety-foot maximum allowed
under the deed Of gift of the cup. It
is hardly to be expected that such a
challenge would receive a more favor
able consideration than was given to
that of Upton, for whom there is moth
ing but kindly consideration in this
country. There is still possibility that
Upton will modify his challenge to per-
NIT of race in accordance with the
yacht clubs views. Already an attempt
appears on the part Of some British
commentators on this situation to init
mate fear on this side of a successful
attack. 1t is hardly to be believed that
the yacht club was animated by such a
sentiment. In all likelihood the reason
stated in it's letter OF declination was
At the same time, there would
unquestionably be a better feeling in
the United States on this subject If
the New York Yacht Club would agree
to meet any challenger. whatever the
length or other dimensions, whatever
the type, falling within the general
Of the deed Of gift. The de-
Tense of the cup should be matter Of
beating all challengers, with any style
Of yacht that may appear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16

munity's charity organization. Wash
ingtons annual charity cost is small,
only $4,000. less than 10 cents per capita
OF the population With this amount In
hand at the beginning Of each year the
constrLctively to insure a maximum OF
employment and thrift among the poor
and a minimum of distress. Unfortu-
nately the need of such a fund Is not
sufficiently appreciated by the people or
Washington, and it becomes necessary
from time to time to appeal particularly
for money supplies and to resort to ex-
pedients to raise the cash required to
maintain all of the positive helpful
activities of the organization. 1t Is hoped
that these seven daily bulletins, stating
the need of cooperation on the part OF
all members Of the community, will serve
to bring the fund up to maximum Ihere
has been no stress of weather this year
to remind the more fortunate people OF
Washington of their duty to the poor,
and so the years receipts are now be-
hind while the activities continue and
the need of funds remains pressing. 1t
must be borne in mind that the best
charity work is that which prevents
distress and that work is being done
all the year in the maintenance of kindly
watchfulness, the seeking of employment
for workers, the unremitting encourage
ment of thrift, the safeguarding of
health. In the summer time the outings
for women and children must be
financed as a means of preventing sick
ness and the scattering of families. These
brief daily reminders should cause the
people of Washington seriously to study
the charity question, to the end that each
will regard it as his duty to pay part
of the cost of maintaining the splendid
that Is recognized as one
of the most efficient Of the charity
works in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16
SIGNS OF SPRING.

From rne indianapolis News.
AS a sign of spring the decline in the
price of eggs is cheering, but We must
not forget that we have had below-zero
weather. as late as the 10th of March.
From the Utica Observer.
So far as we can discover, the new
spring hats resemble a mushroom with
crimped edges, and anything from a sprig
of bunch grass to feather buster stick
ing up at one side or the back.
From the Dallas News.
The audience will now rise and sing
that lovely song of the season: PA. must
sell another cow Mothers bought q
hat.
From the Minneapolis Journal.
Stuffed robins were seen in the museum
the other day.
From the Chester Republican
There is always a fly in the ointment.
The finer the weather, the sooner viii
housekeeping come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16
Supplies and Explanations.

| Mr.. Fitzgerald and Mr.. Cannon have
performed a conventional duty with be-
coming gravity. And shall we say with
| the usual result?
| Each has interpreted the appropria-
ton figures fathe recent session Of Con-
gress according to the partisan require
ments of his position, Mr.. Fitzgerald
speaking as the chairman and Mr.. Can
non as the minority leader of the appro-
priations committee.
1t is needless to say that, with the
same figures, they reach radically differ
emit conclusions. The little comedy Is
performed every twelve months. The
country. expects and enjoys 1t. 1t is
harmless amusement. Nobody of conse
quence is ever misled or injured by it.
for he is blooming innocent. or a dull
fellow. who does not enter thoroughly
into the spirit of the occasion
The figures cannot be denied. They
are large. They make record. They
make for discussion.
AS we all know, the democrats carried
the House in 1910 partly on the issue of
economy. They pledged themselves to
heavy reductions in the supplies for the
government. They did not make them.
found it inadvisable. first on political
grounds: and then on larger grounds, to
make the attempt. They had their pres
idential campaign to consider, and then
the real needs of the government. And
so they provided for liberal support of
the government. Campaign promises be
dashed!
But that is past What of the future?
What of the record now to be made?
Last year the democrats carried House,
Senate and presidency partly on the cry
of economy. In reply to criticism that
they had neglected to redeem the prom
Uses made in 1910, they explained that q
republican Senate and President had to
be reckoned with. Give them full power
and they would reduce expenses to fig
ure which would show by comparison
how wasteful the republicans when In
full power had been.
The country responded, and now the
democrats have full power. What will
they do with it as respects appropria-
tons? Cut them to the bone? Have we
been living hundreds of millions an
expense accounts be trimmed to that
amount without prejudice to our national
progress and well being?
We must wait for the answer. and
Mr.. Fitzgerald will help frame it. He
will again be chairman of the House ap-
preparations committee. and then with
spt fear of being overruled by repub-
lican Senate and President. AS an econo-
mist he will have very pretty oppor-
tunity.