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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
PRIZES FOR PEACE ESSAYS.

The Massachusetts Peace society
offers to undergraduate students of all
Massachusetts, colleges for The acad-
emic year 1914 a first prize OF 800.
a second prize Of SIS and Third prize
OF $50 for the best essays or topics
relating to the substitution o. law for
war in the settlement OF international
disputes. Honorable mention will be
given for essays reaching a certain
standard OF excellence. Among the
topics suggested for essays are: The
work OF the permanent court OF arbi-
tration:'' The proposed court OF ar
bitral justice or the better organiza-
ton OF international justice" "Arbi-
tration treaties Mediation; I'm
ternationaI commissions of inquiry"
The Hague conferences; "A con-
gress OF nations" and any subjects
relative to the substitution OF law for
war.
There ought to BE- a peace society
in every state TO follow the example
set by that of Massachusetts. Some
may laugh at these essays and con-
slider them on a par with those of the
sweet girl graduates, but they will be
read by thousands of students. and in
the educational movement for peace
sentiment the young furnish the mott
plastic material on which to work.
The next generation will look with
greater horror on war than we do.
The more discussion there is on
this subject among the youth of this
country. the more rapidly will grow
sentiment in favor of the substitution
of law and arbitration for war. 1t
would be a good thing If peace socie-
ties offered prizes to high school pu-
pills for the best essays on this sub
ject.
This country sho-.ld take me lead
in the movement foi peace and if the
rising generation imbibes he prin-
ciples that will be set forth IL the es-
says of the Massachusetts college stu
dents the influence of the American
people for international arbitration
will become world wide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

The report shows that on orders for
ammunition given TO Frankfort ar
senal instead OF private manufacturers
between July /, 1912, and April %.
1913. amounting TO $780, 64. the gov
eminent saved S979.S4O. or nearly one
half the amount OF the order.
In other words, had the same con-
tract been given TO the ring OF private
ammunition manufacturers, the same
amount OF ammunition would have
cost the government s2.s79. 9o4, or
1919 $40 more than IL cost the govern
ment 10 fill the order itself. These
calculations are based on the cost of
the ammunition manufactured in the
arsenal. as compared to the latest con-
tract prices for the same articles pro-
cured from outside manufacturers.
The total arsenal costs include Is
per cent to cover administration. de-
probation, insurance and interest
charges. Here are a few typical com
parsons shown in the report which
constitute an unanswerable argument
why the government should enlarge
its arsenals and manufacture a larger
proportion of its ammunition and 9TH
er munitions OF war than it is now do
ing:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
STRIKE At rHE. Roor-

One could hope that Louis n. Bran.
deis would devote his great talents 20
economic solution Of the trust problem
rather than 20 attempted statutory so
luton OF IT, For then Mr.. Brandeis
should be striking al the root
When Mr.. Brandeis has finished
with his statutory regulations there
will remain the great fact that law
which does not destroy monopoly can
not be eficacious In solving The trust
problem For the trust in monopoiis-
tic control OF raw products is in posi-
ton 20 dominate the market.
Mr. Brandeis can take the widest
latitude IN regulating the coal trust,
for instance He can destroy the rail-
roads-coal operators alliance. He can
assure the cheap carrying of coal 10
tidewater and TO the big distributing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Bow and Bonfres-

The most fun q boy can have Is At a
barn FIRE
The freckled boy says you call them
barn fires because You build them near
barnA Boys usually build them after
elections in the fall. but any umo
when you feel bully Is a good time
Sticks OF wood do not seem so
heavy when you are carrying them 20
bonfire as when you are bringing
them in for the hired girl Splinters
don't hurt 50 much either. The free
kled boy says the reason Is because
you are having fun Why. be ran a
long silver under his nail one night at
a bonfire and he never noticed IL until
school time the next morning. Then IL
hurt him terribly. He had to stay out
OF school all day. and he could not do
his chores Part OF the day be carried
his arm in q sling.-"Auburn and Freck-
les"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Gives Aid to Rural Schools.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Schools To-
Gated on rural routes are to be con-
s!dered patrons of those routes, &C
cording to an announcement by Post
master General Burleson. He has
granted permission for the placing of
mail boxes at these institutions.
where mail will be delivered for the
pupils or teacher. The announcement
was made following the receipt of a
request from the department of pub
lie instruction of Wisconsin, which
furnishes books and periodicals to
such schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
NEW DEPARTURES IN DEPART
MENT STORES

MENT STORES.
The department stores OF Chicago
are much perturbed by the latest inno-
walton in departments reported from
Pittsburg, the additions OF a banquet
room and an auditorium in the midst
of the Kaufman department stores
which covers a block in the heart of
the city. Both, and particularly the
banquet room, are so original in con-
ception that IL is felt they must be
followed, but at the Chicago valuation
Of department store space it will mean
a great deal in merchandising to pro-
vide this new allurement for patrons.
AS a novel means for attracting
women to the heart of the establish
ments to lectures. club gatherings and
entertainments the innovation has
startling possibilities and all of the
managers are seeking further informa-
tiCn. In completing the mammoth
store in Pittsburg. covering an entire
block and with 100000 square feet OF
floor space. the firm OF S. W. Straus
& Co. OF Chicago were the underwent
ers of an issue of S1.500.000 worth of
bonds, in doing which an audit dis
closed some astonishing profits of
merchandising. For the last four
years. according to the audit. the Kauf-
mann department stores, incorporated.
earned on an average OF $751; s7.ss
year.
Like some of the Chicago establish
ments. is beginnings about the time
Of the Chicago fire were small. but
the magic of the industrial growth OF
the city has since expanded it TO a
5000 900 concern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

TIL give you my opinion, and I'll give It
to you straight"
Said Cyrus Hemenway:
1.-THE world is CROWN wicked. there's too
much of temptin' Fate.
Sin is spreadin' day by day;
The rich have got so greedy that they
don't know where TO stop;
They keep pilin' on the burdens till tire
ones that bear them drop.
But they'll wake UP some fine nlornin'
and they'll go to smash. kerfiop!
Make a note OF what say,
'1'u tell you why there's cyclones and
bad wrecks on land and sea-"
Said Cyrus Hemenway;
ITS the good Lord shown people that
q change has got TO be.
It's the price the wicked pay;
You needn't try to tell me that 1t all Just
happens so;
It's the good Lord In his anger causin'
death and spreadin' woe:
Let the sinful ones be trenholm for he'll
surely lay them low.
Make a note of what say
TIL tell you why there's trouble and de-
struction everywhere"
Said Cyrus Hemenway:
TITS to show the proud and careless that
they'd better learn to care
That their boastin' doesn't pay
have formed my own opinions and
give 'em TO you straight"
Then the cracker box he sat on went to
smash beneath his weight
And a nail passed through his trousers,
driven by the hand of Fate
But he'd nothing more to say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

They have "pinched" former Presi-
dent Zelaya Of Nicaragua on a charge
OF murder committed in his own coun-
try IL years ago ZeIaya is the man
who ordered the execution Of Cannon
and Groce. two Americans. who mixed
too zealously In the affairs OF the re-
public. II is doubtful II the one-time
dictator will be extradited. but it IS
also surprising that some OF the reIa-
tfyes Of Cannon ana Groce have not
avenged their deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

Prophets of disaster 10 follow adop-
ton OF the democratic tariff bill are
COMPOUNDED by the showing OF profits
OF Fall River mills Indicating unusual
prosperity. The wofkmen are likely
10 be idle. but from choice. net neces-
sity. The net earnings Of The mills
are encouragement TO the employees to
make demand for 1919 per cent. in
crease in wages which. of course. the
mill operators are not inclined TO
grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Looking Ahead.

What are you going to buy your
wife for Christmas this year?"
Nothing"
Anything the natter"
NO. She told me several months
ago that she didn't want me to waste
any money on a present for her this
year. You see we are paying for our
house, and we have both decided to
put all our spare change into the house
found"
"Um. All right. There's my card
in case you want a lawyer to defend
you in the divorce court"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

90 III steer SuSll. Tel 49,
Another table of the report SHOWS
that on an order for ss0O,120 worth of
artillery ammunition now being manu-
featured by the ring of private manu-
facturers, the government is losing
sS12,214 OF the tax payers money, or
nearly one-half of the entire amount OF
the order would have been saved had
this contract been given to the gov
eminent arsenal.
These figures, so far as they relate
TO the cost Of ammunition in govern
ment arsenals, are based on the cost
of manufacture at Frankford arsenal,
where coal is used TO obtain power.
Should the manufacturing be done at
the government arsenal at Rock Is
land, Ill, where the government has
a power plant in the Mississippi river.
and, consequently, absolutely free
power, even a much better showing
could be made on the side OF the gov
eminent manufacture of the munitions
of war.
A striking feature of the compari-
sons OF government cost of manufac-
ture as compared to the private con-
tractors prices, is that the govern
lIcnL NOIhS 4lS cuuplOSSo Jul SAShe
hours a day, while the private con-
tractors work their men nine and in a
majority OF cases 10 hours a day.
Government employees also receive
higher wages for the shorter days.
Nor is that all. Uncle Sam pays his
men for Is days annual leave of alb
sence. for seven national holidays, and
for Is Saturday afternoons in the sum-
mer time. during which time he re-
ceives no labor in return. Yet the gov
eminent cost of manufacture, including
Is per cent for depreciation and in
terest, is from % to so per cent below
the prices charged by the ring of pri-
vate manufacturers.
Query: Since it is obvious the pri-
vate manufacturers do not divide their
almost fabulous profits on the fat gov
eminent contracts with their employees.
why should Uncle Sam continue TO be
an easy mark?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
He Waited.

There was work OF Importance he thought
he would do,
But he waited awhile,
And another. perceivfng the chance. one
day.
Got busy and carried the honors lway
In a praiseworthy style.
He sat in a corner and pitied himself.
For he thought Il unfair
That another had done what he might
have done
And had honor and profit that he might
have won.
But the world didn't care
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Not Natural.

Are you feeling perfectly well now,
Mrs. Perkins? ?"
Yes, I'm well enough"
ct thought Doctor Bright would be
able to cure you. You must feel awful
ly happy"
81 really can't say that I do Some
how / can't make it seem just right
not to have any medicine in the house
to take"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

nitions of war Is
revealed b yon d
successful contra
diction in a table
prepared by Colo
mel George Mont
gomery, command
ant at Frankfort
arsenal, Philadel-
phia.
The figures indi-
cate that the gov
eminent can save
from 90 to so per
cent on any con-
tracts running into
millions of dollars
annually, by in
creasing the capac-
ity of the govern
ment arsenals and
doing all of its own
manufacturing of
war materials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

A referendum on whether turkey or
sardines should be served for Thanks
giving was taken in the Mississippi
penitentiary. The 200 white convicts
voted for turkey. but the 1900 negroes
voted for sardines. The negroes mere
~ wanted to prove that imprisonment
had given them a contrite spirit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

markets. But so long as the trust owns
the coal, it can charge for II what
greed suggests. The only way TO de-
stroy the coal trust is to destroy
private ownership OF the coal mines.
The nation should GUST the trusts
which have a monopoly OF raw prod
uct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Nov. 20 in American
History.

1T99-Birth at Wolcott, Conn. of Amo.
Bronson Alcott. educator and au-
thor; died 1883.
1s12-Horace Greeley. founder Of the
New York Tribune. died; born Feb.
3, 1911.
19oo-Rear Admiral Frederick McNair.
u. s. NJ, veteran of the civil war.
died; born 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Remarkable, Indeed.

How well Mr.. and Mrs Grasswid
seem to get along together"
Yes, II is quite remarkable, the
more SO because she wears a necklace
that was presented to her by her first
husband and he keeps g picture Of his
FIRST wife In his watch case"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Well Described.

Those Chinese characters are pecul.
lar" said the man who was standing
In front Of laundry.
Yes" replied his friend. Chinese Is
tie only language know of that looks
exactly like it sounds."-Washington
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
HOPING FOR THE BEST.

Il expect to be
able in about five
years to retire and
live on the inter
est OF my invest
ments."
ct b a Z s q n e.
But ! didn't know
you were making
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
The Brighter Side

81 suppose it was bitter dieappoint-
ment TO you" said the old maid, when
you found out after the wedding that
your husband had no money"
Yes. 1t was in a way" replied the
middle-aged bride. Still, 1 had the
consolation of knowing 1 was mar
RED"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

stable of Hume. Mo-, who was shot
here last Sunday by a confederate of
prisoner Queen was taking to the
county Jail in Butler, died.
Nice. France-A naval rife team
from the American war ships was
beaten by 1873 points in a contest
against team fro mthe Nice Rifle
club. The American riflemen were
Ensigns Oscar c. Badger and John NJ.
Hates and Seamen Hartung, Bedoski,
Sharpless, Byrnes, De Sommers and
Drustrup.
Berlin-Dr. Max Richter, endorsed
rotary for the interior, announced that
a commission of inquiry was to be ap-
pointed to investigate the relations OF
an alleged Anglo-American tobacco
trust" and the German cigaret indus
try, and that members of parliament
would be allowed to attend its ses-
sions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

An Illinois Judge holds that a hus-
band who enlists in the regular army
is not guilty OF wife desertion. New
ertheless. an enlisted man can not con-
tribute very much 70 the support OF a
family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

Mrs. Pankhurst says that the suf-
frage campaign in England costs $780,
900 q year. This does not include the
damage to property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
investments.

investments. What are they?"
II haven't made any SO far, but /
have three very beautiful daughters
growing up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE r. TAvENNER
Congressman frcm tn. Fourteenth District

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington, Nov. 26.-That ring OF
private manufacturers is outrageously
overcharsing the government for mu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
Not Nervous.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has got over his
nervous prostration. Pease-How can
you tell: Hubbard-Why. met HIN
last night and he wanted TO borrow
k2O.--London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

So far as Mexico is concerned the
great problem OF the future will be
the high cost of qualification.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
WIRE SPARKS

Washington-There Is man IN
Wisconsin who wrote letter to John
C. Carlisle. secretary of the treasury"
Mr.. Carlisle was secretary OF the treas
ury in the second Cleveland admins
tration, which began in 1898. The
documents for which the writer asked
were sent 10 him, despite the mistake
Washington-Secret Bryan told
government printing office employees
at their Thanksgiving services that
the thanks of the nation at this season
should be not only to God but to those
whose labors in the past enable Amer
leans TO enjoy their political privileges
and their religious ideals.
Concord, y. Hilary K. Thaw
filed in the United States district
court his answer TO the petition of the
state of New York tina, he be extra
dited under the warrant issued by Gov
ernor Felker, and the operation of
which was suspended by action in the
federal court.
New York-Writs of attachment 20
recover property of James f. Foye,
SO a month clerk. charged with hav-
ing forged and hypothecated approi-
mately $3.50. 900 worth of General Elec-
trio stock. were served on a local bank
and a ho.eL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where Il f. desired to have
paper 6zcontinued. as carriers nave no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF representative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ticn- No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island I45. 1145 and
z145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
posronics as second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
BY THE =. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-29

Rich Hill. Mo.-sam Queen. a con-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-17
HEARINGS WILL
Be POSTPONED
The Commerce Commission
Takes up First Question
and Action is Advisable
COMPANIES NOT
A TO SUBMIT
Cannot Get Their Side of the
Rate Case in Shape Be-
cause Of Recent Order.

The proposed eXcess baggage rate
hearing scheduled to be held in
Grand Forks September 30 has been
postponed indefinitely, this action be-
ing Ike because on, October s the
interstate commerce commission holds
York.
The Minnesota commission also has
postponed its hearing of this issue UNI
til after that New York hearing for
the reason that 1t will be use to get all
the light on the subject possible be-
lore the states take up this matter.
therefore the hearing probably will
be held sometime late in October.
1t i. P Re ! Im R4o55sfSsi r ssss the ex-
press rate hearing. set for Grand
Forks for October i. may also be post
poned. the express companies being
unable, they say, to get their case in
shape to properly present it, mas
much as they will be unable to COM
Commerce Commission to put the
rates into effect October Is, 1t being
a physical impossibility to get the
schedules and rates printed by that
time, and all their energies are being
devoted to this endeavor. so they have
little time to get busy on these state
cases.
However. the hearing NAV be held
just the same n a continuance TAX
en- after the presentation Of the case.
The commission has much work on its
" side which will keep the officers
busy. too, to get ready by October I.
There will be plenty Of business OH
hand for the commission at the Grand
Forks meeting and 1t will be held just
the anne.
Discrimination Law Bothersome.
The unfair discrimination law is
stirring up the animals all over the
state n the mails are loaded with
complaints of elevator against an
other and the old line and farmers
houses are twisting one another's tails
SO much that the board has referred
the whole law to the attorney general
for a wide open opinion as to just
what h law Is supposed to mean, no
we persons so far being able to agree
on that point.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-17
In Our School Room

see I'm out o. breath yit-an'-an'
that's ALL"
Miss Palmer said it was the noblest
excuse she had yet heard from Torpy,
and it moved her strangely, especial
ly the part about the little girl crying
SO. Il suppose you remember tusl
how the poor little girl cried. don't
you:" she said to Torpy. and Torpv
said yes. We'll. them Miss Palmer
said. suppose you come into the
dressing room with me and give me
an Imitation Of it." From what came
through the closed door the little girl
must have cried bitterly indeed.
Exodus Brigham. the minister's son.
brought his aunt's false teeth to
school this morning. and it was. re-
nlarkable to note the way they
changed the expression Of the differ.
ent boys who tried them In. some
looking fierce and others silly. They
Exodus had them in his mouth wher
Miss Palmer unexpectedly called on
him to recite, and she was quite sur
prised to see him. She made him
wrap them up in a paper and give
them to her. and they are now in her
desk. Exodus says the only thing
worrying him is that his aunt will
starve to death before night.
George Wilkinson's mother paid
Miss Palmer a call this afternoon to
complain about the way George seem
ed to be falling off in his record so
far. Miss Palmer said George was
doing quite well-she hadn't been
obliged to lick him once yet. Mrs.
Wilkinson said yes. that was what
was the matter-either George. wasn't
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-17
WILL ORGANIZE
LOCAL Militia
Session Takes Place in COM
mercial Club Rooms
Plans Move Rapidly.
COMMITTEE MET
TUESDAY NIGHT
Discuss Armory Plans
Membership Lists Being
Circulated Today.

A meeting of those interested q
the formation of a machine gun COM
pany Of the national guard in this
city will be held at the Commercial
club Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Arrangements will probably be
made by which the Grand Forks audi
forum may be used as an armory.
Tentative plans to this effect were
made Tuesday night at a meeting held
at the Commercial club by those in
terested in the idea.
1t is believed that the members of
the Grand Forks Oratorio society.
which owns the building will be will
ing to turn it over to the guard for
use as an armory.
The enterprise has not been a Il.
nancial success, and it is thought that
for the state to take over the build
ing would be welcome by all parties.
A meeting Of the Oratorio society
probably will he held in the near flu
ture to consider the situation from
this angle.
Several of those interested in the
movement are today circulating lists
of those who wish to Join the COM
pany and are obtaining many sigma
lures.
1t is thought that there will be no
difficulty in obtaining the eighty men
who arc needed. That number was
easily obtained when the plan was
first suggested some time ago, but
many of those. who at that time sig
nified their willingness to join have
since left the city. and there, are q
humble of vacancies to be filled.