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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Victor. Mont. April 1o-A daily fac
ing Of horrible death has been cheer
fully undertaken by Dr.. Lunsford D.
Press, surgeon for the United States
marine hospital and public health ser
vice He has come here TO carry on In
the Bitter Root valley the work start.
ed BY the late Dr.. T. B. NeCIRtoc4,
who died Of the spotted fever he was
trying 10 eradicate.
This disease is highly infectious and
IN most cases fatal. II Is communi-
Gated b. tick which lives on the bod
les OF Wild and domestic animals. In
Efforts 70 extsEmjRate the insect great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
THE MIRACLE CALLED SPRING

miracle not so much a violation of
natures laws as a new and at first IN
believable revelation of natures larger
powers. And spring, with all it i'm
plies, would be miracle, indeed, were
it seen for the first time. Who, with
out seeing it, would put credenCe in
the stirring Of the dry earth TO give
forth tender green shoots, or have
faith in the vital urge wherefrom the
sap runs up in the trees and a shower
of apple blossoms fills all the air with
fragrance? But we behold it annually,
and we come to trust this sweet and
splendid re-awakening after the win
/ ter sleep. and our JOY falls instructive
, ly into the matchless rhythm of The
Song of Songs"
/ The voice of my beloved, Behold,
ne cometh, leaping upon the noun
tains, skipping upon the hills.
/ My beloved is like a roe or young
hart; beloved, he standeth behind our
wall, he looketh forth al the windows,
shelving himself through the lattice.
I My beloved spake, and saith unto
me: Rise up, my love, my fair one,
and come away.
For, 10, the winter is past, the rain
is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth !;
the time of the singing of birds is come
and the voice of the turtle is heard
in our land
The fig tree putteth forth her green
figs, and the vines with the tender
grape give a good smell Arise, my
love, my fair one, and come away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN COUN-
TRY SCHOOLS.

II DN-AANfh'AAf's
That so per cent Of the children in
country schools drink tea and coffee;
that 40 per cent of them suffer from
almost constant toothache; and that
10 to % per cent have frequent head
ache. these are some Of the surpris-
ing facts brought out by DR.. Ernest
r. Hoag Of Minnesota in a personal
visitation Of the rural schools Of that
state according TO information reCeiv-
ed al the United States bureau of edu-
cation
To find exactly what health condi-
tons in the Minnesota rural schools
are. Dr. Huag asks the simplest kinds
Of questions. with astonishing results.
When / ask those who drink coffee to
stand up" says Dr. HOag, nearly all
the children arise. When l ask how
many have a tooth brush. nearly all
say they have. but when / ask, Did
you use it this morning. there is lit
tie response"
Many OF the children assumed that
headache. earache, and other ailments
were perfectly natural things. and
seemed surprised that anybody should
be curious about them why, ] al
ways have headache they would say.
Or Hoag found that by simple ques-
lions about the children ayesight. the
teacher. without any optical tests at
gll would discover that 20 per cent of
her children suffer from eye strain.
From Il TO - per cent OF the coUn-
try school children suffer from ear
ache, and 4 per cent have discharging
ears. "Adcuoids. earache, discharging
ears, deafness: that's the order We find
over and over again" says Dr. H9ag
-Four or . per cent Of the children
simply do not hear what is going on
and are therefore put down as stupid
when they are not
The commouesr principles of by
gieue are frequently neglected. In one
schoo, visited by Dr. Hoag ar old-fash
toned unjsCketed stove had sent the
thermometer 70 the sizzling height OF
f. 90 degrees, while il was 10 below zero
out Of doors. a difference OF 100 de
groos The children in the country are
generally plentifUuy fed. Dr. HOae
finds, but they do mot eat the righr
kind Of food People in the country dc
not breathe pure air, because with
abundance Of It all about them. they
carefully exclude Il from their houses
by keeping the windows tightly clos
ed. These are some Of the things tina
have caused the country 70 lose rs
reputation for good health as com
pared with the city
In order 10 remedy conditions. thor
ough medical inspection IS desirable
where It can be had, but much can b,
done by the teacher herself withou
any elaborate medical methods, &C
cOrd!ng 10 Dr. HUag.
Teachers in the Minnesota schools
are provided with q health survey
containing simple but fundamental
questions about health. by means O
which they keep informed as to tn,
condition Of the children intrusted {,
their charge and are able to point Ii,
way to healthful living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

After he had complimented her for
her dancing and had told her that pink
was so becoming to her pure, slyph-
like type of beauty, there was a slight
pause In their conversation. Then he
said:
DO you know. Mrs. AIlingham, that
my wife is terribly Jealous of me?'
Indeed" she replied, at the same
time half suppressing a yawn That's
very foolish of her. You are the last
man in the world that I should sup
pose any one would be jealous Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
Another Theory Shattered.

Rnother IheoTy Shattered.
81 have been studying the matter a
good deal Of late, and l am inclined
TO believe that a man is likely in
spite Of himself to assume character
istics which come from the peculiar
nature Of his business. A butcher, for
instance, gets beefy, and there is
something about him suggestive of
raw meat. A man who drives a mule
team gets to be stubborn after awhile,
and an engineer is likely TO be putting
most of the time. So il is all through
the list Of mems occupations. II
you"
"Oh, l don, know about that l
went out to buy a pint oysters this
morning, and the man who dipped
them up nearly talked an arm off me
while he was doing it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

President Wilson came into direct
ouch with the laW-making branch Of
tine government yesterday when he
again visited the capitol and conferred
With the democratic members of the
finance committee relative 10 tarin
legislation The president is so much
ID earnest IN his determination 20
ecp faith with the people, and II he is
putting himself 10 going TO congress
Instead OF compelling congress 10 go
to him. he IS doing IL in the right di-
l'otion. And the people will applaud
him for his pains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

numbers of ground squirrels have been
killed, while domestic animals have
been sprayed with a solution calculat-
ed to kill the insect.
DR. tricks is about 40 years old. He
is accompanied by his wife and child
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

The president is again showing his
observation-disclosures in the matter OF the
threatened California legislation prelu.
dlcial 90 the Japanese. Speaking for
Secretary Of state Bryan as well as
himself he has given out that while
De administration would view with
regret any action on The part Of any
state that might disrupt or jar the cor.
dial relations with another nation, he
realizes that &c is not within his pre-.
negative To- Interfere With the sover.
egn right OF any state. In other words,
he hopes California will take no steps
as state that will involve the nation
but he will not dictate to the state
what So shall do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
~. E1--.

Mr.. ToogoOd-l went under an oper-
alton yesterday. Mr.. Markwell-You
surprise me. Was 1t very serious
Mr, TOogOod-l had a growth removed
from my head Mr. well-My
goodness, And here you are about and
looking well Mr. ToogoOd-Oh. don't
fret. old sport I only had my hair cut.
-LARaeR Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
Old and New STYLES.

There have been lone great
changes in the publishing business"
Yes. The successful books used TO
be talked about after they were read.
Now It is necessary for them 10 create
a stir before they come from the
presses"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
The Reward She Mants5-

Actress tu1hO had returned from 20
extended tour to eookl-YOu hzve really
kept house very we'll Mary. What do
you wish rs : reward; Cook CwhO IS q
member Of al SnssteEr dramatic 50
oiey)-OA, nothing AZ sn-Ouly show
ne how 10 east up the eyes as you re-
Gently did II in the role Of Gretchen.
II yOs eOGld teach me that,-Fliegends
BlafteH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
Hair to BE Pulled

'T'd like to see the man who could
make me jealous" she said, tossing
his picture aside.
That isn't the point" her friend re-
piled. Wait till you get married. It
will not be the man then, but the
woman"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
The Modest Man.

The trouble with the modest man.
Too oft, is this, that he
Complains Of Fste's hes-t-breaking
ways,
Unless the world sees fit to praise
Hin for his modesty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

President Wilson is realizing that 70
b easier for % rich man TO pass
.arough the eye of "a needle than for
d, poor man 10 represent this demo
cratic government al one of The FIRST
courts of Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

The new secretary OF the navy eyi
IDENTITY doesn't care what happens 20
'ho important sea warriors who have
Tor years been saving the nation by
desk work IN Washington. He has or
lcrod some OF them 70 go 20 sea re-
rgrdlgss ~ the fact that IL will prob
ably make some Of them sick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

living; manufacture, commerce, finance and the pro-
LESSONS offer him far glittering attractions.
And yet this young man. fresh from toll, with the
inspiration that OF empty hands and with sym
pathies undeled through all history has
held the pilot wheel Of the ship Of progress with the
steadiest and stoutest heart
The Of Independent means, be he young or old,
is Of sympathy with the real emotions and the
vronment Of the masses. He views the common lot
only looks into house through window. He
knows the common life only the who dwss in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

But few would frown and few would
weep
Down here beneath Gods azure
dome
II people always tried to keep
Their company manners on at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
bus. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postofice az second class matter.)
rock Island Member Of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

r. Huer'a really wants Zapata to
.ome in and surrender. all he has to
do is 20 assure him that no automobile
.aeE are contemplated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

At las, the real cause of the suffrage
disturbance in England has been dis
covered The men OF London are
wearing a.Erettos in their hats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
BY THE J. W. POTTER co.

4 TERMs-Ten cents per week, BY car
Der. IN Rock Island.
S Complaints Of delivery service should
Sc made 20 tho circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
Instance where Il Is desired TO have
re per discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
z All communications OF srgumentative
character. political OF religious. must
have real name attacked for publica-
don No such articles will be printed
Ever fictitious sigre lures
Telephones in nu departments: Cen
tral Union. West I45. 1I45 and 214s;
Union Electric. 5l45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Now is the time for young America
10 rise In revolt Congress is contem-
plating a 30 per cent reduction OF the
farifr on castor oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Colonel Roosevelt az least ought to
do something TO prevent the Auanias
club from continuing IN the decline il
has entered upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Suggestion TO lazy bachelors. Why
not marry the English sunragets2
They are the best little fire builders
IN or out OF captivity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

The quiet in Mexico is indeed omi-
nous Perhaps they are preparing to
elect another president In the regular
Mexican manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

No FIRST class constitutional monar-
rhy can keep house without an ocCa-
-.oual war scare 20 make the army
md navy TAX bills go down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Wool on the free list probably will
not have any effect upon the shear
ing industry u Wall street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
April 10 in American
History.

1S52-John Howard Payne, author OF
Home, Sweet Home" died; born
1872
1s63-Confeder1te General Earl Van
Dorm. with 10000 troops. attacked
the Federal post al FrankIin, Tenn.
The assailants were repulsed.
1911 Hon Tom L. Johnson, former
mayor Of Cleveland. O., and poIid-
cal reformer. died: born 1870.
All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

The latest news from Mexico is that
nobody Is satisfied and nobody is safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Andrew Carnegie isn't for peace all
the time lie recently gave testi-
monial for a brand Of Scotch whisky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

The Indiana novelists have probably
by now emerged from the six best cell
lars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

Kentucky, az last, is taking water
But only under protest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
THEIR ADVANTAGE.

"I see some pro
fessOr who has
been Investigate
ing says most
women are either
knock-kneed or
bow-legged."
"B ut thew
needn't care if
they re not pre-
~ ~ Hrz -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
the hills knows tht


seldom originated
the soil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
The Genial Cynic
POOR MEN IN PUBLIC LIFE.
By CHARLES GRANT MILLER

young without but hin
himself public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10
Unfinished Filtration

pairing to go on the stage"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-10

All the news all the time - The
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26
TRAVELLING
SHOWS TO
PAY MORE
Council Raises License Of Tent
Theatrical Attractions to $40
Per Show Cuts in Scav-
ger Charges Proposed

In special meeting Of the city
couneil last night, city ordinance No.
SOP, relative to the license on theat-
rical tent attractions, was repealed
and another ordinance passed, raising
the license to more than double the
figure specified in the former ordin-
ance-
The new ordinance does not apply
% circus or animal attractions showing
under canvas, but specializes on the
airical stock aud minstrel companies.
The former ordinance specified the n
cense at SIS per day or $50 per week
for the first week and s25 per week for
each succeeding week for the class Of
attractions considered. The new or
dinance, which was passed VI The
emergency clanse raises the pr.ce to
$40 for each performance and makes
no special rate by the week.
The show men OF the city we're rep.
resented at the meeting and expressed
their approval Of the councils action
Th general sentiment expressed was
that The men who have their money
invested in play houses in the city are
endeavoring to procure the best possi-
bic attractions to be had in this sec
ton Of the country and are entitled
TO the patronage Of the citizens in
preference to travelling companies
showing under canvas, who have form.
erly paid only an insignificant license
in consideration Of the amount OF
money they take out Of the city.
The ordnance committee is consid-
ering an amendment to the ordinance
regulating charges for scayenger work.
introduced at the last regular meeting
BY Alderman Harbour.
Under the provisions Of the amend.
ment the maximum charge for clean
ing vaults is reduced from 50 cents to
p cents, and the charge per cnbit
foot is cut from 10 cents to 5 cents.
The charge for hauling off dead
horses. cows or mules is made 81 in
stead Of $3.50 while dead dogs are to
be transported at "two-bits' apiece in.
stead OF 50 cents. The amendment
was referred TO the committee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26

ed, but the greater amount came to-
the charities by donation and were in.
turn distributed Last year several
families OF children we're entirely
clothed BY the United Charities. thus
making it possible for them to attend
school
With the opening Of school only a
few weeks in advance. calls for cloth
ing have been made BY school chill
dren. These. requests cannot .be sup
piled, as all the clothing on hand has
been given out ANY donations oil
clothing will be appreciated by the
ladies' OF the United Charities and will
enable some boy Or girl to start the
school year OF 1913.
During the summer several depend
ent oIdmen have been cared for, both
as TO clothing and groceries. The
clothing supply both for adults and
chilaren's garments has been exhaust
ed and donations are very much
needed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26
Over 1000 Garments
are Given Out by
the United Charities


In accordance with new arrange
ment between the county commission
ers and the United Charities, a call
meeting Of the charities was held yes
terday afternoon for the purpose Of al
lowing the monthly bills incurred in
the work Of that organization. Form
erly q stipulated amount OF money
was paid to the United Charities BY
the county commissioners. who in turn
paid their own bills, but acting upoi,
the advice Of County Attorney simp.
son, the method has been changed and
the bills viii first be allowed by the
board Of the United Charities and later
paid by order Of the county commits.
sioners.
That the organization is doing untold
good is shown BY a report Of the cloth.
ing alone that was donated to the de
Serving poor during the last year From
July l, 1912, to July !. 1919, a total Of
ll61 garments were Distributed ay the
charities Some Of these ware Furchas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26
POWER BOATS
RACE ON RIVER
Telegram By United prens.

Hamilton, Ill.,, Aug. 2e.-some Of
the fastest boats in the world today
are competing in the annual regatta
Of the Mississippi Power Boat associa.
tion. Hundreds OF boats from all over
the United States and Canada are en-
tered in the events. Several boat clubs
which are represented have chartered
river steamers and viii make their
Headquarters aboard them during the
races The race course is on Cooper
lake, which was enlarged greatly BY
the huge Keoiuk dam dedicated today.
The course is two and one half miles
but later may be heightened to five
miles. A grand stand on the bluffs
overlooking the lake makes 1t an ideal
spot for water sports.
Commodore }. Stuart Blackton.
whose Baby Reliance set new rec
ords at Davenport. has two new RE.
liances" in which he hopes to make
more than sixty miles an hour. The
Baby Reliance made $40 miles an
hour last year. Commodore James A.
Pugh OF Chicago is expected to win
several events with his ~Disturber III
a 700 horse power hydro-aerolane.
"Teaser ~" owned By Ed Neritz and
VIII Esers OF Quincy H.. also is eA-
peeted TO figure in the win column.
Several cities are in tthe field for
next years events, including Musca.
tine, Burlington, Rock Island and St.
Paul. The northern cities are likely
to combine to take the event north, it
was said today Charles P. Hanley.
present vice admiral is candidate for
the post Of admiral, held By Joseph
Nelson. Both are Of Bellevue Iowa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26
.SILO SPEC.
TOBE HERE

Do you want to know all about silos,
how to make them, how to fill them,
how to feed silageg
u so, now is your chance. The
Rock Island silo Special is due to
arrive at 7:l5 this evening and every
body should 60 to the train.
Men Of practical experience viii ex.
plain the benefits Of silos and describe
the different kinds, including the pit
silo, which costs little more than a
song Exhibits Of the various kinds
VI silos are carried on the train, when
should be Instructive to all who are
NOT familiar with the different types.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26
BIG DAM AT
KEOKUK IS
DEDICATED
Largest Water Power Project in
the World is Opened Furnishes
Power ana Light Service to
scores Of Cities
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Keokuk Iowa. Aug. With both
shores Of the Mississippi river at this
point banked with spectators, and the
river dotted with boats containing
thousands Of Others the Keolxuk dam.
the greatest water power project in the
world and one Of the largest engineer
ing feata Of modern times. was offic-
tally dedicated today The governors
OF several nearby states. noted
engineers from various parts 81 the
world, disnitaries from Washington
ard municipal officials from score OF
cities and towns near here took part
in the ceremonies. A delegation Of
eastern governors on their way to the
Governors Conference at Colorado
Springs stopped off today to witness
the dedication ceremonies.
The great Keokuk dam will furnish
100000 horse power in light and power
to scores Of cities from Dubuque to
St Louis It stretches across the
Father Of Waters between Keokuk and
Hamilton, ILL.,, and cost approximately
s25,000Ceo The huge wall Of cement.
stone and brick is fifty-three feet high
and forty-two feet wide at it's widest
point. Twenty-Five hundred men work.
ed three years 70 complete the dam in
the construction OF which $50 900 bar.
rels OF cement alone were used. 1t is
i649 feet IN length and viii make
Cooper lake body OF water 65 miles
long, from one and one-half to three
and one-half miles wide and fifty feet
deep
Iowa and Illinois state troops parad-
ed this morning and later acted as
escorts to DISTINGUISHED guests. Fol.
lowing the parade the state officials
of Iowa, Illinois aid Missouri met in
the center Of the dam where speeches
were made. Later they adjourned to
the government grounds where the
formal dedication ceremonies were
held.
The dam and mammoth power plant
will he brilliantly illumn, led t light.
and there viii be display Of fire
works.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-08-26

case to the governor in the form Of
briefs, then it is up to the governor to
do just as he pleases. The relations
OF our states are uncertain in the mat
ter Of extradition."
Mr. Jerome spent the afternoon in
conference with z. a. conger. district
attorney Of Duchess county, New York,
and the Canadian lawyers retained to
represent the New York interests in
court.
SO many versions were Of what will
happen after Thaw is turned over to
the immigration authorities that it was
a case Of take your choice. This led
to the belief that at Ottawa, and Of
tawa only were decisions to be reach
ed. 1t could not even be determined
here whether the immigration board s
hearing would be held in Coaticook
or sherbroole D. T. Reynolds, agent
Of the immigration department, said he
thought it might be decided to hold
the inquiry here, in view Of the super
ior advantages of the court house.