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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
COLONEL GoETHALs.

It is well recognized that Colonel Goethals has played most important part in connection with the success attending the construction of the Pan anna canal to its present point of com- pletion. and that same energetic dy- manic force must be kept at it's head until the huge project is completed. The indication of some friction over methods of procedure, as to whether water shall be admitted soon. and the removal of the earth and rock accom- plished by suction dredges instead of shovels, deserves little consideration.
 It is as the New York Times point edly says that whatever may be de- terEined as to the relative merits of steam shovels and suction dredges, one thing is clear, the chief thing, the greatest thing-that Colonel Goethals and the army officers who have been in charge of the various branches of the work must be left to complete it undisturbed by personal intrigue aud free from political interference. The administration, we take it, under stands very well that the American people demand this. that they will be satisfied with nothing less, and that 60 follow any other course would be to embark upon sea of perils. For this reason we hope it may be as- stunned that the notice said to have been issued to the officers at the 18th mus relieving them of duty there was a matter of form only, to become ef- fective only when the canal is fin@ ished."
 The canal is too great an engineer ing project for the injection of any political tactics at this stage of it's progress which will hamper or injure the undertaking, and those who have been bound up in it's construction up to now must see it through.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
COMMERCE COURT.

What the future of the commerce court is going to be must be deter mined within the next two weeks The appropriation necessary for it's con- tinuance, when deemed necessary by President Taft, expires the first of next month. It is a wise conclusion which a number of the democratic leaders are coming to, that the failure to provide for the necessary funds for the maintenance of the court. and therefore bringing about it's end, is against the demands and interests of the country. Recognition of this has evidently caused serious reflection and reconsideration of the attitude taken last year, when the opposition was for a political motive. It was only after the president had insisted upon its continuance that it was compromised to continue until July first, but the value of that compromise and of the presidents attitude is now being ap- preciated.
 It is through the commerce court that appeals from orders of the inter state commerce commission are heard and determined. Unless such duties should be turned over to some other court by special legislation, an inter- esting predicament would result, but whether 1t should be. the piling up of that business before other courts would not aid in expediting matters of great importance to railroads and shippers. The court was made to suf- fer through the action of one of it's judges. though the operation or the service of the court was in no way involved. That President Wilson is now interested in it's retention gives added strength to the belief that pro- vision will be made for its continu- ance
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

The author presents a fresh study from original sources of one of the most efficient leaders in the early pars result of an endeavor to describe clearly, fairly and vividly the career of this powerful man, who was tho son of a Groton. Conn, blacksmith, in his associations with Washington. Franklin. Beaumarchais. Vergennes and Lee; to trace the steps of his as- cent, decline and ruin; to unfold the motives and picture the conspiracy weaving it's fatal nets about high . minded and unselfish leader, who struggled vainly against his unscrup- ulous enemies. The book sheds fresh light upon eventful and critical days, and places before the reader in graph : ic and lucid style one of the energetic and pathetic leaders of the revolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
can,t aat Arauna Lam.

Ethel Barrymore's baby has diph= thefia and when the actress took it to the Minturn hospital for contagious diseases she was held as well as the baby and 8 theatrical engagement had to be cancelled Glad to knew there is some law that an actress Or an ae- tor can't get Waterbury Re- publican
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

When conptfoiief Dunn refuses to accept free transportation from the railroads, he applies q disapprevai te the practice ef grafting which is net only cefnnendable but which should be lived ue Is by all state officers, It Is 8 proper cheek upon loose jeinte method !ef doing business wAieA de- serves t6 be enforced
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

With pig iron. hemp, livestock. wheat, photographic films, cedar wood and coal tar dyes being added to the free list, 1t Is quite evident that it Is not tariff for revenue only which the democrats are after. but free trade
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
Never Rettered by War.

No war in which this country has ever engaged has brought the slight est betterment to the homes of the people.-London (Eng) Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

While it is figured that the sum of six hundred million is paid annually for music by Americans .t is a .ques- ton whether the hand-organs and the German bands will insist upon being included.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
ExpIanatIon of sun,. Head.

The reason why the sun retains it's heat despite the large amount 1t gives out is explained by the fact that heat is generated by the fall of particles toward it's center.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

While the l. w w. has been caus- ing no end of trouble in New England, revelations in West Virginia show that conditions there have caused q period of terror, and the sad feature of it is that none of it is justihable,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

There may be something psycholog- ical about the bichloride of mercury poisoning cases and then again the victims may be slaves of fashion
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

This new dictionary is based on Webster's New International Diction
 ary and, therefore, conforms to the best present usage. It presents the largest number of words and phrases ever included in a school dictionary all those. however new likely to be needed by any pupil. It is a reference book for the reader and a guide in the use of English. both oral and written. It fills every requirement. that can reasonably be expected of a dictionary of odmerate size. It gives the ety
 moiogy, syilabication and capitaliza- ton of words: many proper names from folklore. mythology, and the Bible "a list of prefxes and suffixes; all irreguiariy infected forms; rules fer spelling. s.sae lists of synonyms. in which 3.51s words are carefully dis 7 ePifninated answers to many dues . tiens en the use of correct English constantly asked by pupils: guide te pronunciation, abbreviations used in writing and printing; list of 1,2oo
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
-----x Indeatrus4fhGa Doll.

A new doll that it's inventor claims is indestructible is made of properly shaped blocks of wood, joined by spring steel swivels and hinges
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Since rumors of President Wilson's possible appointment caused such panicky condition in railroad stocks. he may regret that he ever mentioned that jibbet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Now that the English militants are using four for bouquets in parlia- ment, the price of wheat can be ex- pected to advance. through operation of supply and demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

The subjugation of the Moros hasn't been accomplished yet, and still there are those who think they should be allowed to govern themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

The English militants need to inn port some of the Illinois methods if they are seeking to advance the cause of suffrage
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Vice President Marshall has been given an LID. but so has District At torney Whitman, which means that deeds not words count
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

It doesn't make any difference whether militants lor anarchists are dropping the bombs about Europe, 1t is a practice which ought to be stop ped.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Politics are so one-sided nowadays that difficulty is being experienced in the selection of the most deserving for office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Russia has had such success in suggesting arbitration to Servia and Bulgaria. it might be well to try it on Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

That the citizens are alive to the benefits of the playgrounds is indi- cated by the passage of the special appropriation at the city meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
NEW BOOKS.

Silas Deane: A Connecticut Leader in the American Revolution By George l.. Clark. Illustrated vol, 2S7 pages. Published by c. P Putnam's Sons. N. Y. Price $1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

A Roumanian (off1cial) oil exchange is planned. to be located probably at Ploeshti. in the center of the refining industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Happy thought for today: It would be interesting to note who stands high in batting average on the tariff bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The polo games are simply prepar- ing the way for greater interest in the international yacht race.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

In automobiling the other fellow is a menace to the prudent and eff1cien-. The careful man who can get out of a touring car all there is in 1t for him, may have it destroyed in a minute by the careless man who realizes neither his ineff1ciency or his responsibilities. There are few careful automobilists who cannot tell of narrow escapes on the road because of the inefficiency or foolhardiness of the other fellow There are too many Mir. Knocls'ern stiffs ct the wheel; and the wonder is that more of them do not get hurt. The guzzIer has no business at the wheel and the day IS coming when the imbfber cannot get q license to run a car. It would be just as sensible to license the devil to run Sunday school
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

foreign words and phrases; a diction- ary of 5,400 proper names of persons and places, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14

Happy he who can apply the parable to his own life. No article of a mans creed is more serviceable than the faith that misfortunes may be good fortunes, that victory may be plucke1 out of defeat. that the sweetness of a larger success may be won from the bitternes of trial.
 Let us accept the verdict of Elmer son, that The day is always his who works in it with serenity and gre1t aims" Let us be strong in sharing the rugged optimism of the Apostle Paul, who bade us remember that "An things work together for good for them the love of God" THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
VICTORY FOR THE DEFEATED.

The fight on Bunker Hill on the 17th of June. 1775. must be rated as mill itary reverse for the Continentals. not withstand the onrush of the 27j0 seasoned troops of King George. The red line charging up the heights of Charlestown did what it set out to do.
 Yet in practical effect. Bunker Ei!l was a victory for the defeated. The moral influence upon our forefathers of their own brave resistance was in- calculably great. The day proved that raw Provincials in homespun and arm ed with towing pieces could meet British Regulars without utter anni- hilation. The little Colonial army now came into self consciousness as a real corps of fighting men.
 The lesson of that June day needs to be pondered wherever men are meeting defeat. And for that situa- tion we need not look far. Failure ,s a practically universal human expert ence. Sooner or later We all come to the place where we must say T an beat here" If one never feels need of the admission let him get a few ideals worth having and he will feel the need of it. provided he be hones-.
 The vital matter is to decide wheth- CT failure, when it comes, shall be re- garded as hnallty or as challenge; whether the bugles shall sound re- treat or a charge when our colors have gone down in defeat upon some hon. orable field.
 Judicial observation of life will con- vince us. that there are few reverses not having in them seeds of victory and of power. There is an element of hope in the most dismal situations Again and again the worst turns the best to the brave
 In a sense nothing succeeds like failure. If Disraeli had not made an utter botch of his stammering attemot at a speech in Parliament his really brilliant powers might never have been called forth. His failure touched his pride and stung him on to ultimate victory. If John B. Cough had not lain drunk in the gutter and fought delierfum tremens his splendid elo- quence might never have reused two continents to the temperance cause.
 Near one of the government proving grounds. there Is a field called the Cemetery" Here are thrown all the guns that cracked, all the armor that would not stand the test. all the de- vices that would not work. That area of junk seems a dismal place till we realize that the efficiency of the mod ern navy has been absolutely depend ent on those rusting failures and ruins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-14
Webster's Secondary School Diotior

ary. Full buckram, 8 vol. 864 pages. Containing over 70,000 words, with 1000 illustrations. American Book Company, New York. Price $1.5O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
GRADUATES Get
THEIR DIPLOMAS
Second Annual Commencement
Exercises of East Moline
Are Held.
LOCAL MEN GIVE TALKS
William 3. Mcintyre and County Sup
erintendent S. J. Ferguson
Address the Class.

Joint commencement exercises OF
the eighth grade and high school Of
East Moline were held last evening
William 3. Mcintyre and County SD
perintendent s. J. Ferguson Of this
city made the addresses 10 the pupils.
The diplomas were presented by
George W. Dick. president of the
school board. The exercises we're held
In the First Methodist church.
THE PROGRAM.
This was the second annual com
mencement of the Eas1 Moline schools.
The program given follows:
March, Motor King (Frantzen)-Or-
chestra.
InEocation-Rev. w c. Monroe.
Song. Dashing on Before the Gale CE.
Moore-Eighth grade chorus.
Overture. Garden of Eden (Barnard)
Orchestra.
Address-William B. Mcintyre
March, The Hustler (Alford)-Or-
chestra
Address,. J. Ferguson.
Overture. Language OF the Soul MO
reU-Orchestra.
Presentation o. Diplomas-George w.
Dick.
June Roses-Miss Mile Beck.
Carmena III. Lance Wilson)-High
school chorus.
Benediction-Rev. George Cady.
THE GRADUATES.
Nineteen boys and girls graduated
from the eighth grade into high school
while there were five who bid goodbye
10 their school days.
Those graduated from the eighth
grade were Edna Marguerite Peterson,
Anna Elizabeth Siefken, Florence lie.
GA Aldrich, RUNE Vodra, Alta Leona
Sarginson. Bernice Amelia Woodruff
Thomas Harold Allen, Earl Cranston
Jones. Gladys Harriet Taylor. Ear
Elmer Hammargren. Alice Elizabeth
Martin, Francis Chase. Irene Lucille
Taes, Josephine Mary Cecilia Miller
Myrtle Hamer, Tracy NJ. Aldrich, Ear
Osborn. Verne Kelso TOmpkins, Gil
man w. johnson.
Graduates from the high school wer,
Karl Henry Otto. Anon Theodore
Lundquist. Lillian d. Allmendinger
Louis Henry Rasmussen and Dorothy
Peterson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
CHIEF BRINN GOES
TO WASHINGTON DC,

Chief Of Police James Brinn depart
ed this noon for Washington. D. C., to
attend the annual convention of the
international Association of Police
Chiefs which convenes in that city
June .. The sessions will extend over
a period OF four days, and police heads
from nearly all important cities OF this
country, Canada and Europe will at
tend. Major Sylvester, superintend-
ont of the Washington police. is presi-
dent of the organization and has made
plans TO make the coming convention
the best that has yet been held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

& Roberts, Peoples Nationa, bank
building.
Coal. coal, coal. The Rock Island
Fuel company will deliver to you all
the best grades of hard and soft coal.
Fancy dairy butter, by the jar or
pound; as much as you wish, a pound
zee, az Kuschman's Fourth avenue
grocery.
See our demonstrations daily at
2:3O p. IN. and Tuesdays and Fridays
at 500 p. m. We do things that Will
interest you. 1909 Third avenue.
Fancy cream cheese, mild and rich
in flavor, ID, 23c; brick cheese, a h.,
?3c; small limburger cheese at 25C
and 20c each. at Kuschman's, 2207
Fourth avenue.
We would like to give you prices
when planning your next grocery or
der. Our line of groceries is fresh
No old stickers on our shelves. Kusch,
mans, 22O7 Fourth avenue.
We have a nice line of pickles IL
bottIes-iust what you want for you,
picnic bottles. Call US over the phone
| Your order will be delivered promptly
Kuschman' grocery. Phone 9SS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

Washington. June Mrs. John
Hays Hammond, wife of the million
aire mining engineer and social lead
er of Washington, has launched a
movement here for healthy mar
riages." Among those whom she has
interested in her campaign are Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. w. J. Bryan
and a number Of socio.ogists and so
ciety women.
a woman's clinic will be held in
Washington with a view to Interesting
women Of all classes. An education
al campaign will be carried on. Prac-
teal eugenics are to be taught. a
sum exceeding 1000 has already
been raised TO carry on the work.
DR.. Elnora Folkmar, a hygiene ex-
pert. is 10 do much of the speaking
in the campaign. She advocates the
examination by health officers of
men and women before they are given
marriage licenses. She urges the roI
lowing methods 10 prevent the birth
Of unfit children:
First-Education in sex hygiene, so
that the wife may know that the hus-
band has not only worldly capital but
biological capital"
SeCond-The application of correc-
tive measures in the economic system
so that early marriages may be the
rule.
Third-The creation of a system
whereby the woman may have more
power Of selection in choosing a hus-
band
FCL>th--The establishment of WI
dows' pensions, so children may be
reared in their own homes.
Fifth-More universal legislation
against the marriage of persons ply
sically and mentally. unfit, preferably
segregation and sterilization laws
such as now exist in many states.
Siyth-The Xwiping out Of the dou-
bic morals standard of today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
HITCHCOCK RULE
GIVEN A SCORING

Washington, D. c., June Post
master General Burleson yesterday
gave out statement summarizing
various measures adopted or contem-
plated in the administration of the
postal service. The statement says in
part:
During the 80 days of the new ad-
ministration about 1000 additional
clerks and approximately 500 addi-
tional city letter carriers have been at
tached to the various postoffices
throughout the country, and besides
these additions TO the regular force,
approximately S1,000.000 has been au-
thorized for temporary clerk hire and
about 100000 for temporary city let
ter carriers.
"On March 3, 1918, there were about
1900 vacant postmasterships of the
presidential grade, and some 300 have
become vacant since. OF these more
than 1900 cases have been briefed,
and about 1900 nominated to the sen
ate.
"Of the fourth class postmasterships
which were found vacant on March 5,
including those which have become
vacant since, amounting to about $500,
more I an 100 have been filled as
the resu.. of civil, service examinations
or inspectors reports.
within the last so days IS petitions
for rural delivery routes have cen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
CITY CHAT
Advertisements.

'-ANaN II itStltltnl
Buy home OF Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Bluebird pins at J. Ramsers Sons.
Independent Express Co. West 9sl.
Bracelet watches at J. Ramser's
Sons
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug making.
Have you seen the lucky bluebird
pins at J. Ramser's Sons.
Smoke the Grand Dictator hand
made sc cigar. Better than ever.
The Cav. Moore aud Waterman
fountain pens at J. Ramser's Sons.
Diamonds are on the jump. You can
buy one right at J. Ran1er's Sons.
Coin purses vanity bags, fancy
leather bags. at J. Ramser's Sons.
Our B. &. serge at S33 is the best
value ever onered. J. b. Zimmer's
Sons.
Nice northern Burbank potatoes,
good cookers, a bu, s5c, at Kusch.
mans.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Litten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

disposed of, resulting in the establish
ment of 2O3 routes, involving an an
nual expenditure for maintenance of
approximately $4,000 By the estab-
lishment of these new routes and the
extension of old routes more than
100000 people are now receiving their
mail at their doors instead of at re-
mote postoffices.
"In pursuance OF the policy of ex-
pediting the delivery of mail, the post
master general has ordered the dis
continuance of the understanding OF
all ordinary mail, which heretofore has
delayed its delivery anywhere from
20 minutes to one-half hour.
"The condition in the railway mail
service was found to be most urgent,
where, through mistaken ideas of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
PRIMROSE SUIT IS ENDED
Minstrel and Wife Settle $3.50 Suit
Out Of Court.

New York, June Litigation that
has been going on between George
Primrose. the minstrel, and his wife.
Mrs. Esther Primrose. of Mount Yer
non, for several months has ended in
the supreme court at White Plains.
Recently Mrs. Primrose lost a suit
brought before Justice Keogh for
separation. An action she brought to
compel him to turn over to her $48.-
900 she claimed she was entitled to
was marked settled and erased from
the calendar yesterday. The terms
agreed upon by the Primroses were
not given out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

economy, the clerical force had been
so reduced as to effect efficient service,
and car space cut down to a danger
point. With the advent of the parcel
post system on Jan. 1, which increased
tremendously the volume of business
handled additional clerks and increas-
ed car space were most imperative.
Mine hundred and ten additional
clerks have been added to the service
since March 4, and increased car space
costing S267,O00 a year has been pro-
vided. Already a marked improve
ment is noted in this service"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

Washington-The population of the
city of Washington has increased 361
during the last year and is now 1853 ,297
according to a police census just COM
pleted. This is in the face OF the COM
ing into full power of the democratic
party, with its horde Of hungry office
seekers. The police explain that they
have not attempted to count those
here seeking political preferment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
sold on a guarantee that II YOU are not
satisfied after using two-thirds OF
bottle according TO directions. your
money will be refunded. II is up to
you TO Try. Sold by all druggists
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
HERE S A GOOD TRIP.
On the Steam

On the Steamer Helen Blair.
Every Sunday afternoon. up through
Moline lock and pool. to Hampton. Re
urns over the rapids Leaves az 2.45
?. m, 50 cents round trip.-CAdy.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
Saloon Notice.

Turtle soup at Deisenroth's place
1901 Fourth avenue, Saturday night
(Adv.)