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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
More Simplicity at the White House

this meal being scheduled for o'clock
instead of O'Clock.
A White house dinner during the
present administrator is a decidedly
homelike affair. Soup or oysters open
the repast, followed by fish or meat
seldom both-and two or three vegeta-
bles. Beef is the favorite meat OF the
Wilson family, just as II was OF the
Taft's, but the amounts prepared for
the two administrations differ greatly,
for President Wilson eats only about
half the amount which President Taft
used to consume.
When Mrs. Wilson reached the
White house on March one of the
first places she visited was the kitchen.
Plotted there by Mrs Jeffries, the
housekeeper Of the executive mansion
the presidents wife found one Of the
most scientifically arranged places for
preparing food which could be mag
ined. Planned with an eye first 10
cleanliness and then 10 the prepare
ton of meals. the kitchen Of the exc
GuIlNS mansion Is n luOuEl VI us NAAAN
A huge range, the oven of which is
capable of containing roast OF the
largest size or of baking huge pies
and cakes, occupies about half of one
wall of the room Just above il are
shelves for holding frying pans and
other utensils. while an immense hood
is so hung that it can completely cover
the entire top of the range, carrying
any objectionable vapors directly into
the chimney. Cabbage is not favo-
rite dish with the Wilson's, nor are
onions. but either or both of these
could be cooked on the White house
range without a particle of resultant
odor
Two large, zinc covered tables take
up the greater portion Of the remain
ing floor space. These are, for the
most part. kept entirely clear Of any
kitchen utensils. most of which are
suspended on racks from the ceiling or
walls. Dishes are washed in a patent
dish washer
/ The kitchen, like all other parts of
I the presidents house, is lighted by
electricity. and every possible appli-
ance for helping the three cooks who
prepare the meals for the family of
the chief executive has been here in
stalled, so that the post of chef for the
/ first citizen in the land is by no means
an arduous one. except on the nights
of state dinners, when extra help Is
/ secured and many Of the elaborate
dishes are procured from caterers who
make a specially of serving the White
house
Once prepared, the food is placed in
"a large dumbwaiter and lifted by cleo
tricity TO the private dining room
where the Wilson family takes all its
meals.
The president always sits at one end
of the lons table. recently installed &c
accommodate his large family. while
Mrs. Wilson occupies the opposite
seat. Between them are arranged the
three Misses Wilson and such guests
as may be invited to be present But
in all the appointments, in the service
and in the menus Of the meals is ap
parent that keynote OF the entire vii
sen administration. whether al Prince
ten or Trenton or az the White house
democratic simplicity. There are nc
frills. no fuss. no furbelows. or extend
ed meals. no multiplicity of courses
no formality either of conversation OF
osphere-just democracy from be
ginning to end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

The very day that the circus arrived
N Higcum, Miss Fidelia Bennett came
% make her home with her niece. the
wife of DR.. Gerrick. The wagon that
aeld her trunks and boxes and the
few pieces Of her choicest furniture
followed closely in the wake of the
gayly painted circus parade and shared
with the circus the intense interest Of
Hicgum's population.
Here's Aunt FideliaS things. moth
err" Helen Gerrick had called rs she
Joined her mother on the front piazza.
Isn't it queer that she should have
sent them on ahead:"
Perhaps they came by express
Aunt Fidelia spoke Of stopping over in
the city and spending a couple Of days
with Richard and his wife" said Mrs.
Gerriek as she directed the driver
where TO put the goods.
Miss Fideua had broken up house
keeping and sold her old home in a
distant town and had decided to make
her future home with her favorite
niece. Mrs GerriCk. The GerriCks had
q large old fashioned house and could
easily spare a bedroom and sitting
room on the ground floor for the old
lady. who, with some of her own he,
lonGings about her, would feel more
at home. The trunks and boxes and
bundles were carefully placed in the
sunny bow Widowed sitting room and
the door was closed Then the Ger,
ricks turned their attention 10 the cir
Gus, for the coming OF this attraction
was a yearly event. and few Higgum
lies missed the performances.
Even Or. Gerrick had Signifed his
intention of going this year and had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
THE COUNTY BOARD.

The people Of Rock Island county
viii not he satisfied ru they find out
just what Is d. the bottom OF rho many
rumors o, irregularities i'm certain
county official circles. They want to
see the issue between the foreman Of
the recent grand jury and THE chair
man of the board Of supervisors
threshed out
To the election Tuesday siguihed any
thing. it indicated that the people
want more light upon the administra-
ton - the county government. They
want 70 know who. If anybody has
been uulawfully getting the county's
money Especially are they interest.
ed in finding out how and 10 what ex-
tent the criminal elements have been
pI eyed upon and made instruments in
mE'or.HE the county. So far as the
people can express themselves at
single election they have spoken
OF the large percentage Of the % re-
firing supervisors who we're candidates
FOR return 10 office. but FIVE were re-
elected and two Of these had no op-
position. Politically. 'he republican
majority was reduced from - 70 a sin
Ele vote. Inasmuch as Is members Of
the board held over, 13 Of them being
republicans. the significance OF the re-
suit is apparent.
The new members should keep in
mind the obligation that their election
imposed
There may also re a hint FOR the old
members whose terms expire one year
hence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Washington. D C., April deed.
sub, our work down here amt goin' TO
he half what it was when Mr.. Taft
was presi1en-"
This was the broad erinned. mouth
full statement Of Jim Carter, one Of the
chefs connected with the kitchen Of
the White house, when he expressed
his opinion concerning the change in
administration. II suggests the new
conditions brought about in the domes-
tic arrangements at the White house.
While the Wilson family is consid-
erably larger than that of President
Taft, and while there are always more
guests staying al the White house
President Wilson has many relatives
and friends whom he likes TO have
about him-the household work al the
executive mansion has decreased near
ly 80 per cent in some respects. Or,
looking az il from Jim Carriers stand
point, The new boss don't care half
as much about eatiu' as the old one
did"
That epitomizes the subject. Presi-
dent Wilson does not care much about
eating for the sole purpose of enjoy
ment He knows that he must take a
certain amount Of nOurishment every
day to keep himself in condition and
10 he able TO attend 10 his manifold
duties. but the consumption Of food
for the mere pleasure attached to the
process does not appeal to him.
While president of Princeton and
governor Of New Jersey he was known
as one Of the lightest eaters who ever
held these Offices Time and again
he would miss his luncheon or, occa-
sionaIly, even his dinner. to attend to
some important matter Of adminlstra-
ton. and ne would afterward say that
he never felt the lack Of the meal. Of
ten also when he had an engagement
at D. m. or thereabout and Circum-
stances we're such that he was late at
luncheOn-the official hour for which
was always l.3O-he would MUNICH a
GRAND III Il dAhFi vi wv anu nun AVuA.
swallow a glass of milk and then be
on hand to meet his caller. for he is a
model of prOmptitUde, which il may be
mentioned in passing, is another Of the
precedents which he has broken dur.
ing mis- stay in the White house. II
has been practically unheard Of for a
president to ne on time for engage
ments in the past, and President Taft
was proverbially late for everything
often forcing trains 10 wait while n
finished up his DELAYED business
Those in the White house did not
take long TO find out that there were
70 be a great many differences between
1 the Taft and the Wilson administra
tons. In the first place the meals are
/ all about an hour earlier. The pres
ent president usually arises a few min
utes after a m, dresses. shaves-he
always shaves himself depsite the
fact that there IS a regularly appoint
ed White house barber-and is ready
/ for breakfast al : O'Clock sharp The
usual Taft hour was 9 o'clock.
The fact that the president reaches
his Office about S:45 allows him to get
through his routine business. see such
callers as he may have appointments
with. conduct his cabinet meetings aHt
. he ready for lunch al 100 al the lat
est, while his predecessor would sci
dom leave his Office until 2:15 or lat
err The hours difference is also ap
parent in the preparations for dinner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
HIS PAST DIDN'T BOTHER HIM.
When S~inourne Was Very Close Unite
Death by Drowning.


Death by Drowning.
In MI Edmund GosSe's reminiscent
article "Swinburue at Etretat," in the
Cornhill Magazine he relates the poets
bathing adventure that nearly cost
him his life in the late summer OF
1865. The timely appearance OF fish
ing smack on the scene prevented the
premature silencing Of the voice that
was presently TO entrance the world
Tor some part of it, with the Songs
Before Sunrise"
u asked him" writes Mr.. Gosse
what be thought about in that dread.
ful contingency. and be replied that
often profess 10 witneSS-the concen-
trated panorama OF past life hurrying
across the memory. He did not re-
feet on the past At all he was filed
with annoyance that he had not finish
ed his Songs Before Sunrise and then
with satisfaction that so much OF II
was ready for the press and that MAJ
zini would be pleased with him.
And then he continued. ! reelected
With resignation that ! was exactly
the same age as Shelley was when be
was drowned This. however was
not the case. Svinburne had reach
ed that age in March. 1867. bnt this
was part OF curious delusion OF
Swinburne's that he was younger By
two or three years than his real age
Then when he began TO be. I suppose.
little bcnumbed by the water his
thoughts fixed on the clothes he had
left On the beach, and ne worried his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Safer Hunting.

You prefer DICK hunting to shoot.
ng large game" Yes" replied the
uan who tempeTs sport with caution.
There's no chance Of my getting
cut in the water where an excited
friend might m;siske me for 2 duck -
1bsy both bad sections OF the paper.
Here's New York man gives his
wife a diamond necklace" said ste.
Nothing ike that ever happens TO me -
Well said be. here's a Chicago
man gives his wife a black eye. Moth
Ing ike that ever happens to YOU.
either. my dear. louisville Courier
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
His Poor Memory.

There" said Mr. Newrich with
great pride, lis the sword OF one of my
ancestors"
All" replied his inquisitive guest,
taking down the weapon and examin-
ing it. Where did he carry it,"
We'll, now, forget whether the
man I bought it from said Gettysburg
or Bunker Hill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
April 4 in American
History.

1874 William Henry Harrison. ninth
president of the United States,
died: born l1I3
1866 -PrrSIden, Lincoln entered Rich-
mOnd: sequence Of the fat! Of Pc
tersbHrg aud the evacuation Of their
rapita. by thr Confedrra'es
1879 Nine Patterson parte,
American wife Of Jerome Bona
partp. brother Of Napoleon, VINO
created him king. died in Balti-
mora: horn lTSI
1911 Ameri"nu-Iapdnese commercial
treaty ratified
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
me Story Of > NotIce,

Germany is being blamed for the sto-
~ Of factory notice nov going the
rounds Prominently displayed near
all the live wires il reads:
To touch these wires means instant
death Any one failing TO respect this
warning will be prosecuted and fined"
No one has up to the present had to
be prosecuted London Tatler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

fusion is TO be eliminated from consid-
GRAFTON in divorce proceedings. a de-
Cidediy backward step is taken so far
as minimizing the divorce evil is con
cerned
Collision offers favorite ana ready
means for the purposes Of habitual
divorce seekers and its unrestricted
permissibility would prove 10 be their
greatest boon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Improving.

DO you find. Mr. Dufer. that golf
is Of any real benefit to you?"
Sure thing. I'm getting excellent
control Of my temper. Many of the
strokes that J make with the utmost
calmness now would have caused me
TO swear like a trooper six months
ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

clouded hrain about some unfinished
, verses in the pocket Of his coat
So here again. comments the Dial.
we have an instance ~ the failure OF
an actor in n real life drama to rise to
the dramatic possibilities Of his part.
They do these things better in fiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Warned.

81 understand sir, that you are the
possessor of swollen fortune"
Well" gruf1y answered the beau.
tiful girls father. what is that to
you?"
Il merely thought that I would give
you due notice of my intention to help
take the swelling out of it. Myrtle
and ! are going to be married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Art

Have you any of the old masters in
your gallery. Mrs. Frumpleigh?"
Not yet. but Josiah has Just placed
an order with New York dealer for
100000 worth, which he has agreed
to ship F. O. b by the middle of next
month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Mans Peculiar Ways,

II is a curious fact that a man who
travels hundreds of miles and submits
10 many disccmforts for the sake Of
getting a chance to whip a stream will
Indignantly refuse to beat a carpet
when he nigh: CO it with little or no
trouble right At home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

M,llonalres seldom Smlle.-AndreW Cal
negie.
See the sad old millionaire
Passing IN his motor car;
All, how heavy is his care
And how drawn his features are!
What a pity he has not
Anything TO make him glad.
Sorrowful. indeed. his lot
Thinking OF il makes me sad.
Muffied in his warm fur coat,
YoS may think him richly blessed,
But lump is in his throat.
And pain IS in his breast:
He is not compelled to work,
He may ride around at will,
But thousand sorrows Turk
Underneath his waistcoast still.
All his DAYS are dismal days,
Joys may come to you and me,
But no smile Of mis- betrays
Any hint OF hidden glee
Things which he cannot possess
Still confront him everywhere;
Hence his lack OF happiness.
Poor old. sad old millionaire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
n Wise Precaution,

do yUu think il safe 10 ut John
trive the automobileE'
oh. yes, I've taken out the tool kit
snd he can't possibly damage the en-
giae now Detroit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Tommy Gave Her AWAY.

Caller waiting for Tommy's sister,
have a dime for you. Tommy Now
propose
Tommy-Well. you'd better propose
20 sister She's getting tired Of walt.
ing.-Chics go News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Mexico Is q great Ferris wheel OF
fortune Unfortunately for the man
who occupies the pinnacle on" day,
there Is the uncomfortable thought
that he will probably be elected when
pc gets around 10 the ground
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
They Couldn't Resist.

DO you think il women got the bal
lot they would make politics any
cleaner"
Undoubtedly. They would insist
on having a regular political house
cleaning every spring"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Now comes an expert and declares
that much riding in automobiles caus.
as fiat feet But in the opinion Of
most automobiles, that isn't as bad
as fiat tires
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

iov AZ the maria &c altar Il is music overheard
from heaven when mother whispers it TO her child
But never is il svee. when a husband re-
peats il TO his wife day after day, through all the
wears hat are allotted them.
Many man OF middle age and past still loves
his wife no doubt But does he often tell her so?
Most husbands think that if they tell their
wives they love them 1000 times the first day OF mar
riage times the second $50 times the thro AND at
least once day for the whole first month, the wives
and happy all the Of their lives.
they think stream that been fed BY spring for
gn on running. though the spring be damned up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Possibly there are members NJ the
British cabinet who would not object
20 being kidnapped by suffraEists n the
perpetrators were young and pretty
onOnEh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Snunds PLAUSIBLE.

'Pop. why does the moon get ful!E
Il don't know Don't bother ne.
pop. GIesS II the moon would onl}
stick 70 the Milky way & wouldn't &c,
full, would it:"-LipDincot's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Julian Hawthorne according 70 his
attorneys. IS penniless. n does seem
.mpCssibl" to make money in litera-
ture. even tina. OF high finance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

The announcement is made that
none Of the Nadero brothers will i've
gain in Mexico Probably true,
whether any Of them returns there or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

"lu Kansas nobody bur standpatters
has stand.iu. laments TN" Topeka
Capital n Editor Capper had only
laown this in time he might nov be
governor 4 had guess often plays
hob with a mans chances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

"Thc majority OF The men whom
have met as feuow.laborors. says a
wealthy Harvard man vino has been
working as @ dar laborer filled me
with a Erea- enthusiasm for the fu-
tire OF America" And tint, Do',pEiau
must have won respect for tls re-
spectacle rich
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

TERMs-Ten cents per week, By car
rier. in Rock Island.
Complaints os delivery service should
be made 70 the circulation department
which should also he notified in every
!rs;anc, where g. Is desired TO have
rapsr discontinued. as carriers have no
authority n the premises.
All communications o: srRumentetive
character. political ~ religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
;ion No such articles will be printed
yer fictitious signatures
Telephones IN oil departments: Ger
tral Union, West l45, 1I45 and 2l45;
Union Electric. 5l4B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Had Him Erinhtennd

oh" she said as he led her to
seat. Il could die Waiting"
Well" he replied. TO tell you the
truth. was afraid. owing to the way
you breathed that you were going TO-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Reeesnize chirese April &.

Washington, n. e.. April Score
tary Bryan has notified all diplomatic
representatives here OF the intention
o. the United States 10 recognize the
Chinese republic April s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
THE ARGUS.

published daily az 1924 Second ave
nue.. Rock Island III Entered at the
pcstoflcs az second class mAtter)
Rock IHlnnd Member Of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Only one situation would satisfy
the solicitous seekers in Washington
"a place for everybody and everybody
IN his place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

AdrianopIe and most Of the baseball
stars having ceased 10 hold out, there
may be a chance for congress 10 get
some attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

Some Virginia whisky may he
"moonshine," but some Illicit distillers
have discovered that Virginia justice
isn't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
That Lamb.

Mary had a little lamb
Because the price was high:
She wanted more. Uut one small chop
Was all that she could buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
The Genial Cynic
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER
81 LOVE YOU"

q love you" Is the phrase in the language
l. given JOY world than all spoken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04
Serious Mistake.

A good many people mistake habit
for religion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-04

BY TIE j. W. POTTER co.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-19
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Housekeeping Rooms Wanted.


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Unfurnished Houses For Rent,

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