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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

pear that government ownership was
threatened as a punishment of the tele-
graph magnates for having attempted
10 monopolize the business.
According to David J. Lewis. con-
gresham from Maryland, who viii
take the lead for the people in the
house in this fight, the mere fact that
one OF the wire companies has agreed
10 be trust no longer has nothing TO
do with the merits of government
ownership OF telegraphs and tele-
phones. Nor will it deter the move
ment for government ownership.
How the settlement OF the trust
case can be brought into the owner
ship fight as an argument is beyond
my comprehension, said Lewis. AT
ter all, the American Telephone & Tel
egraph company is only one defend
ant in the case of the people against
the wire companies. And the fact
that the Western Union Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
A TIMELY LESSON

loom coteries, but not at the hands
Of military officers holding commits
sions TO carry out the orders of the
president.
In old world such business would
have resulted in court marshal and i'm
prisonment, if not death, to say moth
ing of absolute loss of rank. Presi-
dent Wilson was very kind in his de-
cision. He deprived no man of his
rank and therefore endangered no
pension. but he expressed his disap-
proval in unmistakable language of
sufficient vigor TO burn Itself into the
brain of any officer who has any pride
in his own reputation as a soldier and
a gentleman.
1t will be some time before these
ornamental government pets get gay
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
UNIFORM CURBLIGHTS.

Another block. that on Second ave
nue. between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth streets. is now Illuminated by
ornamental curb lights The adOrn-
ment was a long time coming. due TO
the hssitancy on the part Of some Of
the property holders TO join in the en-
terprise and TO other complications
But IL is now an accomplished fact
y hich speaks for itself
The greater or less difficulty that
has attended the efforts OF public spir-
tied taxpayers and business men in
various sections OF the city 10 install a
system OF lighting OF this kind has
awakened a discussion OF a uniform
plan OF municipal control in this re-
spect- Under present conditions one
obstinate property holder or one m
different merchant may block an en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

tire project, regardless OF what may
be the purpose Of the majority inter
ested.
In view Of this fact has come the
suggestion OF the feasibility of an ordi-
nance reposing in the municipal com
mission the power TO lay out certain
districts in which curb lights to be
placed and provide for the installation
by special assessment under a scheme
not dissimilar to that pursued in other
improvements.
Until some such plan is adopted
diff Guilty to a greater or less extent
will be encountered in all ornamental
lighting propositions.
In the meantime the citizens who
have made possible the improvement
OF ths public lighting of the business
section have found their efforts more
than worth while
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
oVERBURDENED WITH TAXATION
THE CAUSE.


THE CAUSE.
Recently cablegrams from Europe
state that the people Of Germany are
overburdened with taxation, the heav-
Ter portion Of which is due TO militar-
ism.
The increasing demands for larger
appropriations for sustaining the army
have aroused protests from the people
which have assumed an emphasis so
full of warning that the government is
considering calling a halt and in some
way lessening the burdens.
All the principal European govern
ment5 for years have been rivaling
each other in military display. COM
peting with one another in organizing
the most formidable army corps.
The results are that the people are
impoverished, agricultural interests
are depressed, and industry in many
lines Ianguishes.
III fares the land that IS a prey to
militarism. The conditions that ex-
ist in European countries should be a
warning 10 the people Of the United
States.
This country does not need an i'm
mense standing army. Patriotic citi-
zens are always ready to respond for
patriotic purposes. Never in the his
tory 20 the republic have more brave
men been ready TO fight If necessary,
in their country's defense, and that
is the only kind of war this country
should ever engage in In the nearly
one century and half of its existence,
it's battles have been fought by its
patriotic citizen soldiers, and its vic
tories on land and sea won by volun-
teers.
All We need is what we possess-a
courageous patriotic people who have
inherited devotion for their country
from their sires who made and pre-
served US as nation.
Militarism must be avoided IL We
shall continue TO be the land OF the
free and the home of the brave. The
citizenship that depends on hired sol
diers for protection will become ener-
waited Burdensome taxation will fol-
low and oppression will destroy the
patriotism that has given us life and
strength as a nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
eRoston AIonitor.D


United States statistics also point
TO the growing favor of the afternoon
journal, all sections of the country
reporting the same tale. Careful read
ing OF a paper issued and bought at
hours when labor is about TO cease
or has just ceased is more likely to
follow than if the hour of publication
and purchase is when man is intent
on getting TO his toll and beginning it,
Few things are more disturbing to
the self-respeCt of a conscientious
maker of morning newspaper than the
increasing contempt shown for his
work by the committing public and the
feelingless way in which papers are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
CANDID OPINION.

The successful baseball catcher
must be a man who takes things as
they come.
There is always a crimp waiting for
the man who gets to thinking that he
is too big for his job.
Temptation is like trouble. 1t is
always easily found If one looks
for it.
The world never bows very lowly
10 the man who depends on his clothes
for his dignity.
Even the most depraved man is not
likely to want to name his boy after
a skinflint.
Inspiration is usually about ri1e
parts perspiration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

10 dissolve as a
monopoly have the
effect OF stopping
the movement to-
ward the national
ization OF the tele-
graph and tele-
phone wires of the
country
That is what the
reactionary news
papers OF the coun-
try would to make
the people believe.
In this fight of the
people 10 z a j n
ownership and mo-
nopoly of all The
means of verbal
c ON mu nication,
those who are de-
Tending the private
monopolies would
now make IL ap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

In his hurried preparation TO leave
Washington for a well earned holiday
vacation, President Wilson did not for
get the poor and unfortunate OF the
capital city. Heavily laden auto trucks
went all over the city Christmas eve
carrying Christmas cheer into the
home, OF the poorer people, toys and
other presents for the children and
thoughtful remembrance from the
White house for the older people Not
before in years has Washington had
such q Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Real Work.

How have you managed TO reduce
your weight so much?"
Il bought a place with good big
garden attached and have spent at
least two hours daily hoeing and spad-
ing"
Gee, You must have found It
pretty hard work"
Yes, but II was nothing compared
to the work my wife did in getting
rid OF about twenty pounds. She
rolled on the floor so much that she
got corns on her knees and elbows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

State and federal supreme courts
are carelessly charged wqth sinister
prejudices i'm favor Of the classes in
prUnounCing certain measures uncon-
stitutioual. but d case in Missouri
shows where the judges had 20 do the
right thing. although IL was pathetic
enough to be heart-breakinE. The
judges we're obliged 20 kill an uncon-
stitutionsl law aimed az preventing the
spread Of tuberculosis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Hats on TO the American duchess
"loafing around the throne" OF Brit
ain, May Goelet Of New York. now the
duchess OF RoXburghe. has been APP
pointed mistress OF the robes" by
Queen Mary. How perfectly charm
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

The members OF congress of both
national houses are entitled TO a long
holiday vacation. Congress has been
in continuous session for pine months.
and many OF its members have had 10
remain away from their homes nearly
the entire period All OF them will
doubtless have a joyous Homecoming.
The whole country extends TO them
the compliments Of the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Zapata. the insurgent leader in south
ern Mexico. has announced that he in
tends 10 enter the City OF Mexico and
summarily dispose OF the Huerta
usurpers by hanging them and shoot
"a. them without any delay for trial.
Such cackle does not help the cause
OF the insurgents in Mexico. nor will
IL win the respect Of the American gov
eminent or its endorsement, should il
win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

once more The Argus good fellow
Santa Claus has made the rounds Of
the poor children OF Rock Island. and
the joy that attended the undertaking
com Jensated a thousand times for the
pains. To the good hearted women
who took charge OF the enterprise and
gave to IL their untiring zeal as well
as to all who IN anyway aided il. The
Argus again offers its deep and sin
cere gratitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Some fellow
W h O. Q VI 1 Z e
thought he was
deceiving her ev-
cry time he hap
pened TO look at
another woman. |
guess. Run along
and play with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
The Sleep Of the virtuous

Sweet are the slumbers of the vir
tuoQs," says Addison
Then the virtuous must know OF
some way to avoid sleeping in coun
try hotels"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
ate.

He wrote a roundeaU on her arms.
A sonnet on her face.
In quatrains ne described her charuA
In triolets her grace,
He wrote an octave on her hair.
A couplet on her nose.
And then ne lost the maiden fair
BY stepping on her toes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

obliged to defer his initiation into the
Don't Worry club He has about
5000 jobs 10 dispense around the first
OF the year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

TERSIS-Ten cents per week BY car
rfer. In Rock Island
Complaints or delivery service sho1id
be made TO the circulation department.
which rhould also be notified in every
instance where 81 IL desired 70 have
paper 6seontInusd. Is carriers have no
authority n the premises.
All communications OF representative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
tton- no such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones n all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 14E, 1145 and
sI4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
DANGEROUS.

People who live in glass houses
shopld not throw stones, you know"
And people who operate airships
should not be too much given to blow
ing about themselves"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

One reason why the rebels want TO
yet into TampicO is 70 renew their &C
qusintance with fsh-or any other
reputable foOdstu1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

once more Santa Claus must have
retired from his Christmas eve cam
paign an enthusiastic advocate Of good
roads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Both Affected.

She-You really should give up smok-
iEg; it affects the heart. He-By that
reasoning ought to give up you also.
Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

II is strange that President Huerta
dispersed the Mexican congress, as
they would have made themselves
very useful blacking his boots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

They stopped Emma Goldman from
talking at Paterson. in spite Of the
fact that she usually runs down With
in eight DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Dec. &c in American
History.

117G-GeneTal Washington surprised
and defeated the British Hessiansj
at Trenton and recrosscd the Della.
ware.
1s31-Stephen Girard, philaDthropist,
founder Of Girard college, famous
school for boys, died; born 1850.
1sS6-General John A Logan, noted
Federal soldier, died; born 1896.
1909 - Frederic Remington. painter.
sculptor and author. died; born
1871
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

II must have been awfully expen-
sive remembering all the millions OF
third cousins before Christmas post
cards were invented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus. y
Washington, Dec. 24.-Win the fact
that the American Telephone & Tele-
graph company has agreed voluntarily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

In spite Of the fact that she is so
much happier in jail. Mrs. Pankhurst
continues 20 wander around outside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

The republican and progressives are
getting together Ike gunpowder and
A lighted match
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
HISTORY.

PA, who was it said. Give me lib
erty or give me death p"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
posroeice as second-class unatter.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press
81 THE =. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

kitten. / want to read about this graft
investigation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Work will hide from most Of US much
Needless worry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Two Yeuna to Smoke.

Kid-HOw old is that lamp. ma? H>
- Oh. about three years. Kid - Turs.
1t down. It's too young to smoke
PENNSYLVANIA Punch Bowl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Washington - The governments
brief against the West Oil COM
pany in a case involving large areas
of petroleum land has been filed in
the supreme court. The suit involves
an order by former President Taft,
Withdrawing petroleum lands in Wyo-
ming and California from an entry to
reserve an adequate supply of fuel
oil for the future use of the navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
THE EVENING PAPER

discarded after most superficial read
ing.
awaiting an evening paper of merit.
To the home circle it may be and often
is an educator and friend. Its con
tents are assimilated, not nibbled at.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
SAN PEDRO VALLEY
SURVEYS TO Be MADE
Recent Numerous Filings OF
Homestead and Desert
Land Make Occasion

The United States Geographical
survey. which has been engaged fol-
some time in survey work up the
canyon, has left and is now working
towards CORTLAND. While up the can
Won two six mile square tracts, which
are TO be opened 10 entry, were sur
geyed.
Ben Jackson. Of this city who ac-
companied the survey party, has writ
r'n rs IA rsr 'har Tk is pr0gr, IS.
ing well but that the party is working
on half ratiOns, as the cook went
on a strike.
II Is reported that the survey party
Till later 80 to the San Pedro valley
where it is expected thai a townsit,
wiIi be surveyed. The valley is rapid
" settling up and many Of the home
steads will have TO be resurveyed.
Commissioner Taylor continues 10 re-
port a gCod number of entries for
San Pedro land, the larger proportion
Of the homesteaders being Californi-
ans.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
SHORTS HELP
STEADY MARKET
Better Mexican and Europe
an News Also Factors
Strong Dpturn May
Be at Hand
SIPS C. & A. DIVIDEND

New York, Feb. le.-Pressure on
the stock market relaxed today. the
downward movement checked and The
undertone is distinctly better. At the
close a number Of leading issues had
established net gains OF l TO ? points.
After a strong opening the bears
made a drive and succeeded In send
ing some stocks to new low points.
The list offered better resista ice
than recently and prices soon moved
up Thereafter the market was
steady The change is a reflection OF
improvement abroad, the principal
foreign markets exhibiting better
tone. News from Mexico hel3 hope
OF peace while fears of entangle
ment OF European powers in the Balk
an war are Iessened. The chiei
source OF strength. however, lay in
the size OF short interest Bonds
heavy Total sales par $2,3o0,00o
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
c A MA N E A
sONoRA MIXING NoTEs

The new smeIteE of the Minnal.
POLLS Copper company has been delay.
ID due to the scarcity OF labor in
hat vicinity But the first Of next
month il will he ready for blowing in.
Ore continues to go TO the Douglas
shelter.
The Sierra Prieta mine, % miles
outh Of Nogales, has been bonded TO
Holt Bros. of Magdilena, by Mtt
GUNNER. The property is a copper
proposition and the Holt brothers
expect to begin development at once
and viii install a mall as soon as
needed
Mitt GUNNER has made a rich cop
'er find in the Puerto Libertld vicin-
~, l25 miles northwest of Hermosil-
o. The property has been denounced
~ GUNNER and is located between
ape LObos and the GOlondrina noun
aims. Large groupings Of native
copper were found
Holt. Bros, who control Cerro de
'lata Co. Will soon reOrganize the old
company. bankrupt some time ago,
and a meeting is soon to he held in
Nogales for this purpose. The prop
srty is rich silver proposition, Sc
sured by the Hollis a year ago. Re
emily they shipped 10000 ounces OF
silver bullion 10 the Selhy smelter
AZ San Francisco.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe
il. Chamberlsins Tablets have cured
others-why not you? Give them a
trial They cost onl va quarter. For
sale by all dealers. Advertisements.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
NOTES INFLUENCING THE DAY


(By Levy Bros
Boston Post says that Louis D.
Branis has accepted portfolio Of sec
rotary Of commerce and lIbor
French and English bankers refuse
10 loan money to Austria for military
purposes
Federal court formally approves
power trust dissolution plan.
After yesterdays shake-out. the
marFet this morning held up we'll
although Il is in a most critical cob.
lition LAYING many weak points. The
ccppsTs reache5 low figures. in fact
lower than they have been since
1897.
We feei that if the coppers go much
,ower that they are certainly a buy
II the decision on the Minnesota rate
case IS ia iavor of the railroads BeXt
Monday, one may look for an active
market.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
The ARIZONA AND NEW
MEXICO RAILROAD co.
PASSENGER SERVICE

6:55 a. m. Lv Clifton ar. 1853 D. m.
1884 a. m Lv Guthrie Lv 3:12 p. m.
Sis a. n. " Duncan Lv 1926 p IN.
1898 a. m Nv Lordsburg Lv 1928 D. m.
lO;45 a. m. Ar Hachita Nv i1:59 D. m.
South bound train connects with
Southern Pacific west bound train
No. l, leaving Lordsburg 1857 a. m,
Mountain Time
South bound train connects with El
Pas & Southwestern east bound
train for FL Paso, leaving Hachita at
1850 a. m, Mountain Time, and
with west bound train for Douglas
and Bisbee. leaving Hachita at To-: 50
a. m, Mountain Time.
r. K. MINSON,
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
TO BE CONTINUED
PILES CURED ~ TO "a DAYS.

Your druggist viii refund money il
PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure any
case OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days.
so cents. 4I9
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20

Clifton. Ariz. General Passenger Agent
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
Mines And Markets
a. j. OverlockJ

r
BOSTON, Feb. I9-The low level
reached by the coppers yesterday at
tracted considerable buying today
and the whole list was steady an
Though the session. In some OF the
specialities the buying was aggres.
s.ve and resulted in to point
rallies. CRANKY was the lea er clos
ng al 59-l-2. up four and one hall
,cints. Isle Royale closed % bid and
North Butte up a point 10 p bid
Lake also showed decided strength
with rally OF two points. The cop
pers are selling az bargain pr.ces and
should be steadily picked up on any
reaction.
Local curbs quiet and unchanged
ondon copper up s.
Csl and Arizona dividend S1.25 pay,
4Ole March "a
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
he Woman In q. Case

"Digby, yOL are worrying about
ONE woman" 'Bifies, am q.
new it, She is constantly in your
thoughts I can't get her out OF my
mind. 7 wouldn't dream OF asking
'ou to tell me her name" Il have
10 objections to letting you know her
iame. II Is Mrs. Primer. my land
ady. I owe her for six months
GARD"
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
METAL MARKETS

NEW YORK. Feb. Cooper un-
changed; tin firm, lead spelter quiet
anthony dull, iron steady, unchans.
ed
Copper arrivals 465 tons. exports
n is month 2O,4S5 tons London cop
usr steady.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS
Bisbee daily review., 1913-02-20
DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENTS
February 21st

Given by Don Luis Club-Entertain
nent IN school house at 80 DANCING
Il Opera House $50 = piece orches
.ra-Bus leaves Lowell at SEQ sharp
Ieet 500 car at South Bisbee. BUS
md lunch free. Everybody invited
Advertisement.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1913-06-27
THE MAN IN THE ORIENT.
He Walks Ahead Of His Wife to Gu ard
Her From Danger

When husband and wife g travelling
together in the orient theTlan walks
in front. careless and free, and the
womn, walks behind. carrying the
bundle Therefore you say: The
oriental cares not for his women. He
despiscs his wife and uses her as a
beast of burden Most cccidentalS
never get further than that But If
you are observant you go out IN the
jungle yourself, and You discover
things. When you walk abroad there
are difficulties and dangers. The paths
are overgrown and thorny. creepers
must be driven Off. and buffaloes are
ugly creatures
In the villages are village dogs which
snarl and snap. You are man. yet
you will be glad Of some one to 60 In
front Of you with a Ratchet to Clear
your way. No woman would walk in
front. and the man must be free. Now
you see the reason why the man. ~ ks
in front II you want to confirm 1t
you inquire and find that this Is true.
Thus the Japanese, the Bulman, goes
In front of his wife for the same rea-
son that the occidental goes behind
from courtesy. II he continues to do
go when 1t is unnecessary, as in towns
where there are roads, 1t Is because
convention once formed is hard to
break, east or west.-H. Fielding-Eall
in Atlantic Monthly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1913-06-27
A DOG IN A GALE.
Able to Keep His Feet Who're = Maj
Would 30 Blown Away.

Able to Keep His Feet Whore = Nan
Would Be Blown Away.
A gale that blows a man on his 'eet
does not bother dog ut all. He will
run about, unconcernedly while his
master walks with the greatest 6itfi-
Guilty. This Is for the same reason
that high building is more affected
than a low one by gale 1t is also
because the dog has four legs to sup
port his body, while man has only
two
With topsai,s set a yacht would
capsize In gale which it would ,ide
out with safety If only its lower sails
were set. for the leverage cxertod by
the wind increases in proportion to the
height at which the sails re set A
man by reason of his height receives
far more force from the wind thun
does a dog.
Then, again, dogs center of gray
ity is much lower In proper, ion to his
height than Is n mans: consequently
he Is not nearly so tippy. And i is
obvious tina. any object supported on
four legs Is more stable than if sup.
ported Oh two.-St Louis Post Dis-
patch.