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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
BLOODY FIGHTING FOR THE
DARDANELLES.


II the Turkish government had not
put forth extraordinary effort to hold
the north shore OF the Dardanelles and
thus keep control OF the water high
way TO COnstantinopie, no such losses
as are admitted in dispatches from
that city could have been sustained.
II is confessed that the Turks have
had more than 1900 men killed or
wounded in the struggle for Gallipoli,
and the proportion said 20 have been
slain indicates that many thousand
Of the wounded have been taken pris-
oners or are in some other way kept
out OF the published totals.
These facts prove that the Otto
man power in Europe has been re-
duced to the last extremity. 1t is clear
that the most frantic efforts TO beat
back the Bulgarians who are oper-
attng near the Dardanelles have re-
suited in nothing better than severe
Losses and an apparent victory for
the Bulgars. It cannot be long be-
fore such hammering OF the Turkish
lines will break through their fortih'
cations. either before Constantinople
or near Gallipoli. and then there can
be nothing left but the complete col
lapse OF resistance to the allies.
At London the representatives OF
the Balkan states plainly showed that
they dreaded the losses and burdens
OF a renewal Of the war but the Turks
kept up a show OF confidence which
has been made ridiculous by the
course OF events since the conference
ended in disagreement. The HARD
conditions OF peace offered the sulta1
then were better than the terms he
will yet be forced TO accept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
The Field of Literature
The March Metropolitan.

"How the Movies Were Saved" q
frst-rate news article by Will Irwin on
the moving picture censorship. is 8
feature OF the March Metropolitan
Another important article is John l.
Mathews account OF how the Japanese
have acquired a valuable concession in
Mexico. James Huneker writes on the
mRch-disoussed Italian Futurist paint
ers. and Job Hartman contributes an
article on the direct action movement
in socialism called Ballots VS. Bull
let's" There are seven short stories
in the March issue by Charles Belmont
Davis, Melville D. Post Compton Mac
kenzie. P. G.. Wodehouse and others,
and the art features include the paint
ings OF the late Robert MacCameron
and a color reproduction OF Romney' s
portrait OF Lady Hamilton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

EVerybody's on q diet up to our house. At
present;
Mothers awfuIly detected. fathers look
IL seldom pleasant:
We hRv0 cut out beef and bacon and o
lot of other stuff;
We have turned away from sausage, and
our fate Is pretty tough
We have had to give UP pancakes; SUI
CARS banished from the table;
Pa and ma are on a diet, so am I, and
sister MRble;
We have turned away from salads and
all kinds OF pie and meat,
And it's always very Dismal when we
seat ourselves to eat
Every day the cook looks at US with .
kind Of solemn pity,
And guess she thinks she's worbin' for
the worst crenks in the city;
Mothers health is simply splendid; sis
ter's wellsand SO am I:
But we're all compelled to diet-father
must, and that is why.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

sues Bermudian quarry is g queer
institution. For convenience II is usu-
ally located on the side OF a hill where
only a thin layer OF soil covers the
coral. The blocks are sawed out by
negroes with long. coarse toothed hand.
saws and cut in uniform sizes measur-
ing about two feet long. one foot wide
and six inches thick. The roofs are
covered with overlapping slabs an inch
thick.
When taken from the quarry these
coral blocks and slabs are very soft.
but after being piled up for month
or so and exposed to the air they be
come hard and firm. Even then. how
ever, the coral is porous, so that all
Bermudian houses are covered with
thick coat Of whitewash or lime q quar-
ter of an inch deep. This hides all
cracks and joints and gives the sur
face a beautiful. smooth finish. To
keep the houses IN good condition
coat OF whitewash is applied each year
What little wood is used for floors.
verandas. interior trim and shutters
can be obtained from the cedar trees
that grow on the same hills where the
stone Is quarried- With material so
handy and ready for use with so little
work # does not cost much to build in
Bermuda. In some OF the older houses
and churches the cedar beams are lock
ed into the masonry exactly as a ship
builder would do II Big chimneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
MUST ELECT LEWIS

lay aside all petty differences that
divide them into inefficient groups.
The governor has pointed out clearly
and emphatically what should be done
right at the present moment It is
no time for delay or hesitation. we
have had too much of that. Enormous
pressure is being brought to bear to
make Lewis accept the short term.
He is entitled TO the long term.
The will Of the voters must be re-
speoted and carried out. This is not
a question Of party expediency. 1t Is
something far more vital. The de-
mand Of the people must not be re-
pudiated in the present crisis. To
surrender means to go down in de-
feat, to acknowledge that the "sys-
tenn" has more strength than the ex,
pressed will OF the voters Of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
California; Petroleum

Petroleum was produced in a small
way in California very early in the
history Of the country-in fact, long
before it was invaded by the army Of
gold seekers Mr.. C. Morrell. q drug
gist IN San Francisco. is commonly
credited with being the first 20 attempt
the distillston Of kerosene from crude
petroleum This was in 1857. but sew.
eral years prior to that Andreas Pico
made Illuminating oil from petroleum
which he obtained In the Newhall re-
gion in Los Angeles county. This oil
was burned. so it is said. in lamps in
the mission San acknowledgements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

President Taft is showing the wis
dom Of a statesman In moving witt
proper elaboration in the part the
United states should take In the
Mexican situation. especially in view
OF the coming change in national ad-
ministrations at Washington. The
president believes in getting every
thing In readiness for his successor,
with whom he is undoubtedly act
ing in whatever moves are being
made by this government President
Wilson may be relied upon 10 handle
the perpleNing state OF AFFAIRS as it
should be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
(Peoria Journal.


Governor Dunno is absolutely right
in declaring that James H. Lewis Is
entitled TO the long term senatorship.
according to the vote of the people
in the senatorial primaries. The dem
ocradc party carried the state at the
last election by an enormous plural
ity. The democrats in the general as
sembiy outnumber the republicans by
far The people have declared IN favor
Of Colonel Lewis in terms that leave
no doubt.
Our government is founded on the
principle of popular rule. The voters
are entitled to have their wishes car
ried out by The legislature instead
OF being thwarted. Legislators are
servants of the people in this regard
and should have the common sense 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Feb. "a in American
History.

1S13-Naval action OF Demer8ra. South
America, between the American
slOOp of war Hornet aud the Brit
fish brig Peacock After an eX-
change of brosdsides at short range
the Hornet ran close In on the
briggs quarter and poured in fire
which compelled her to strike.
1853 The Confederate wooden ram
Queen Of the West ran down and
sank the Federal ironcIad IndianOla
10 the Mississippi river below
Yicksburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Mt. Pleasant, Mich, Feb. "a
Friends and relatives Of Miss Sybn
Sullivan, former Mt. Pleasant girl who
for nearly two years has been employ
ed as goveSness in the family Of Fran
cisco Madero. executed president Of
Mexico, are fearful that she has met
with foul play.
Miss Sullivan has been in the habit
Of writing to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, every few
days, but no lette- have come in
three weeks. II is rumored that the
girl has been isolated, though no def
mite tidings can be procured. The par
ents are preparing 10 take the matter
up with the United States government,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Miss Sullivan is a graduate Of the
Central Normal college here and
popular society girl. She graduated
with highest honors more than two
years ago and after travelling through
the south and west became acquainted
through mutual friends with the Ma
dsro family. Her relations with the
ant and up to few weeks ago she
expressed delight in her associations
and surroundings.
Miss Sullivan had completed plans
for a trip through Europe with the
Madero children, but on the breaking
out of the revolution the plan was
given up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
4 Chanae of Heart.

Peck isn't happy. His wife is con.
tnually saying sharp and snappy
things to him"
why. he told me before he married
her that was what he admired most
about her"
Yes. but he considered IL wit then"
Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Practical? We'll

THE trouble with you poets" said
the hard-headed business man, 'is that
you are not practical. You are mere
dreamers"
Practical" replied the bard;
every time make new stanza at
the rate of 80 cents a line know just
how far it is goinN to go in provid
ing the children with new shoes. II
that isn't practical, what do you call
being practical?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Not Stationary,

A carpenter who had been engaged
TO build cabinet for paper. envelopes
and other Office supplies in local COM
mission house was busy at his task
when one Of the bOokkeepers inquired:
rs that going to be a stationery cab
inetY'
NO. l don't think So" replied the
worker. AT least l have instructions
10 put casters on it"-CIeveland Plain
Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

hear Caruso, Melba and the rest sing
as natural as life in their private draw
ing rooms. There are limitations OF
photographs by wire and the forms
Of the famous men and women Of the
world greet US al moving picture
shows and will soon be available for
perlor entertainment. Why not q gus
tOgrsph? Why not the banquet ef-
ter the show?
All hail the gustograph!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
The Genial Cynic
THE MAN WHO WON'T WORK.
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER.

Of raising depot
~ only
w
enormously!
Mayt heir goodpu becor1 fictitious!
a that polutes whole community
the real elements Of towns progress
buried OF sight
go o. q accustomed occupations
Of aspiration
hope and strength to the arm o achievement
he thrift
andhea of thosewh daily with him
with useful employment will the
bad ustas the arden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
There Had.

81 suppose" said the innocent young
thing, that there have been many
times in your life, colonel, when your
agony was such that you felt that
death would be a welcome relief"
Yes" replied the grizzled veteran,
81 don't believe I ever met a young
mother who didn't insist on having me
hold her baby"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

II seems that the London suffragists
are having difficulty in playing the
game according to the rules. The
have smashed the plate glass win
dows OF an oxford street merchant
who contributed money toward their
cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

did you use the medicine I pre-
scribed when I was called in to see
you before?" asked the doctor.
Yes" the patient replied.
WAS there any noticeable result?"
81 should say there was. killed
my neighbours bothersome dog with
it, but don't say anything about it.
He has never guessed, and we're still
friendly"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

slipping roofs TO catch the rainwaJer,
stone porches and windows filed with
green shutters that push outward are
features common in many Bermudian
houses.-Country Life In America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Shocking and distressing as is the
fate OF Madero. Mexico can only be
considered as we'll rid OF him. The
fewer any country has OF such dis
turbers the better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
A LAND OF WHITE HOUSES.
Buildings In BSrmuds Are All Of
WhitsSashSd Coral.

Whits~ashOd Coral.
The most striking things about a
Bermudian house are its color and ma
terial. White does not begin TO ex-
press the vivid. radiant, penetrating pu-
r1ty OF its smooth, unbroken surfaces
In the intense sunlight the dazzling
roofs give forth halo Of reflected light
where the roof line instead Of standing
out sharply against the sky blends i'm
percepdbly with It
Bermudian houses are built today. IS
they were centuries ago. OF coral
blocks literally sawed out Of the bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

One thing which gives satisfaction
10 many Americans is the fact that
every anniversary OF Washington's
birth finds the nations capital. named
for him. more worthy OF his fame
and his oountry's greatness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

'Iove me and the world is mine"
he said
Whats the use saying that?" she
replied. 1--WE been loving you for
weeks and you haven't even succeed
ed in getting a good job"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
SeIf-DeniaI.

"Are you making any Lenten sacri-
! fces?"
Yes. The greatest pleasure have
is found in paying my bills and get
! ting out of debt. I'm denying myself
that Joy at present"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Child welfare day was recently OBJ,
served in various parts OF the coun-
try. But why shouldn't every day
in the year be child welfare day?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

America is being doomed abroad,
says a dispatch from Europe. Amer
icans certainly have spent enough
money there to entitle the country
to Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

The Russian douma has refused to
admit women to the bar. But in
New York one Is maintained especial
ly for their benefit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

II the Mexican people don't settle
down soon. the paramount issue with
them Is likely soon TO be the high
cost OF ammunition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Now a scientist has risen up to say
that cheese causes appendicitis. But
some cheese can do worse than that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Before he has gone very far, Izzet
PashR, the new war minister OF Tur-
key. may be compelled to ask himself
his first name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

Let your enemies kiss you" says
an eastern clergyman. Better let
that clergyman start it, and with CT
priano Castro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
PitifuI

One of the most pitiful things in the
world is a man who thinks everybody
with whom he has dealings is trying
to cheat him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24

"They say Indian babies never
cry"
Perhaps no Indian woman ever left
a baby to be taken care of for an
hour or two by her bachelor brother"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Pas Opinion.

PA. what is a dilettante?'
"One who would like to be, but
never quite succeeds"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Poor old Mexico.

New York seems to have got rid
OF its gunner. But the walters and
check room boys are still on the Job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
AS Things Look to Them.

Pa says that things look very dark,
But ma keeps hopeful right along;
She says there's no use feelin' blue.
For right will triumph over wrong.
Mas got lot of fine new clos,
And all her words are full OF cheer;
/ guess that pa will have to wear
The spring suit which he got last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
rERAns-rsn cents per week. By ca,

rDRAlB-ren cents per week. BY car
risr. In Rock IslAnd-
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications Of ArEumentstive
character. political or religious. must
have real name attacked for publIoA-
ton No such articles viii be printed
ever fictitious Signatures
Telephones in all departments: Cen
trail Union. West 145. 1I4S and 7l4s;
Union Electric. s1AB
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
THE ARGUS.

Pubiishsd daf1y 1t 1874 Second ave-
auA Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postofhcs ~ second-elAss mattsr)
Rssk ISLAND Msmbsr OF the AssOGsntea
Press.
BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-24
Aaaiafancei

The man who has nothing but mon
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04
JONES A KING.

A man by that name of Georg-
la grew the largest water mel
ons, we presume, IN the world
and created a great market for
them and made his state famous.
We are of t he opinion that Mr..
Wallace Maxwell is destined to
become king. He doubtless
has the largest patch OF sweet
potatoes of any man in the state;
he has 1O|acre in sweet potatoes
that are doing fine and since the
fine rains he is setting out an
other acre with potato slips. We
hope that he will succeed IN a
great yield, secure the best price
and demonstrate to his fellows
that there is money in dlversifi-
cation. Let him be the Sweet
Potatoe King. Success to you.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04
G. 0. D. PAR
GEL POST.

Washington, D. c., July l.
The collect-on-delivery feature
was added to the Parcel Post
Depar tment of the postal service
today. Under the new regula-
tions parcel bearing the re-
uuired amount of parcel post
stamps may be sent anywhere
IN the country, and the amount
due from the purchaser. collect
ed and remitted by the Postoffice
Department. The parcel must
bear The amount due from the
addressee, and the collection will
be made if the amount is not in
excess of 800. The fee, 10
cents, is TO be affixed by the
sender in parcel post stamps.
and will insure the parcel for no
more than $50.
The collection feature was not
provided when the parcel post
was put in operation, because it
was desired to simplify the work
of.postmasters as much as pos
slble in the first days of the SER
vice.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04
Bond Refused Boyce & Co.;
Property Still Attached.

Jackson, Miss. July 1:-Etforts
on the part of Boyce and COM
pany, Of Memphis, to have the
attorney general release from
attachment all of his Mississippi
properties, and more than a
thousand bales Of cotton now in
New Orleans, upon his giving
bond in the sum of S25, 900, were
unsuccessful, aud in this connec-
tion it is interesting to note that
Gov. Brewer has suggested that
Boyce allow the presldentof the
,amar Life insurance company
to make an examination of his
Ebooks.
When approached by attorneys
! of Boyce and company, with the
request that bond be accepted,
the attorney general made a fiat
refusal, and is reported to have
said that he would rot consent
to such action even If he made a
$780, 600 bond.
Tn the mean time Boyce and
gcompany has large holdings IN
this state tied up under attach
ment. including money IN bank
cotton. office furniture, etc. LII
is claimed that he hassbeen gu'i'
/ ytv of more OF less sharp practlce
J in the purchasing and hanoi'ns
Sof the state cotton, ana haue
Enormous profits. The state VIII
seek to show that these prohss
were largely illegal, and that he
yves the state. The action 10
making the attachment, however
brobably was done to compel
N3oyce to produce his books. cer-
Aain of which he heretofore has
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04
Fair-Cox.

One of the prettiest home mar
riages in the history of our town
occurred at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Cox, on Colum.
bus Ave. on Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock, June 25th,
1913. when Mr.. J. e.. Fair and
MISS Hattie r. Cox were united.
Rev. S. B. Myers saying the
beau tiful ceremony that made
them one, and Mrs. d. l.. Fair
rendered an appropriate march.
Only members of the immediate
family. and a few friends were
present. The happy couple took
the north bound train at II
o'clock for their bridal trip in a
shower of rice, accompanied by
the proverblal old shoe, admlnls1
tered by loving friends who ac-
companied them to their train.
Mr.. Fair is one of the most
popular young men of the COM
munity, handsome, affable. and
man OF fine business qualifi-
cations. H e has been book
keeper for the Bank of Louisville.
and is now manager and Cashier
of the Bank of Sturgis. Miss
Hattie is most charming young
lady, modest and pretty She is
universally a favorite among her
associates. She has been very
popular teacher in the L. L. 5.
here for two or three terms, and
is loved and esteemed by all of
her pupils, who will miss her
greatly at the coming school
term.
To this happy couple the Jour
nal extends best wishes, and
hopes their lives may be strewn
with flowers throughout Twin
ston Co. Journal.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04
Here it is Again.

] The following extract from d
s1etter of the general passenger
8aoent of the M. & o. railroad
Ito Col. Levy, secretary OF the
Merchants Association, speaks
for itself:
.'Replying to your letter +, OF I
nne 9th [ beg to advise that
we contemplate change III
some of our through trains, as
well as additional service IN the
gterritory between Meridian and
1Okolona IN the very near future
in which I assure you west
Point will be benefited. In the
pevent that new service is inaug-
,1rated into Meridian from the
snortn. we plan that this train
will be operated from Okoiona'
Tn this way West Point mer-
chants will get the benefit OF the
trade with morning
atrains arriving and afternoon
strapns departing. West Point
Header.
i Here it is again. Every city
and section getting something
8hnt Columbus. And it may De
narenthetically remarked that
ue will never get anything IL We
sit here and let every opportu
s.nity pass US. What is needed
s,are is tor our people to forget
ssheir factions and differences
and get together in one mighty
,ull for the good of the town.
II ,olnmbus Dispatch.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1913-07-04

has steadfastly refused to show
to the governor or his detectives
hwo have been busy for several
months probing the affairs of the
penitentiary department.. A few
days ago Boyce stated through
his attorneys that he was willing
to bring his books to Jackson
and show them to the grand jury
which demanded them, 1t is un
derStood the books wanted were
taken from the Clarkesdale office
to Memphis.
GOV. Brewer, when he read
a page advertisement of Boyce in
a Memphis newspaper was asked
20 comment upon it, and said:
can I have to say is that If Mr.
Boyce would do less writing,
wiring and newspaper publicity
work, and little more showing
of the books we would make
more progress.
"If Mr.. Boyce wants to sub,
NIT his books for q fair and i'm
partial examination, | will sug-
gest that [ will appoint Hon. w.
G. Cole. president of the Lamar
Mutual Life Insurance company,
a gentleman whose integrity and
ability as an expert accountant,
and as a fair and honorable man,
will not be questioned by any
person who knows him. Now ii
he wants to submit his books to
fair, square examination there
is a first class opportunity.
Lets see what he will do
about it. That is all have to
say"