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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
DESERVED TO WIN.

The Belgian strike has ended in a
victory for the strikers, the govern,
ment having promised TO take up the
matter of the unfair voting system
over there the promise will mean
something.
1t is quite a compliment to the Bel
gian worhngmen, socialist leaders
etc, that there. was no violence OF
disorder or destruction of property
throughout the entire kingdom. The
strikers claimed that they had been
DISTINGUISHED by a system Of voting
accorded to the aristocracy.
The fairness of their claim was ap
parent, and it is safe TO say that the
government would not have granted
It but for the knowledge that the
claim was just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

Sim watson's stock OF wit was small,
But he let on he knew It all;
He held his head up mighty high;
The word bespoke the most was IL"
he had large anTSunt of gall.
And never let a chance go by,
Whenever he was in a crowd
To make his conversation loud.
You'd hear his voice above the rest
He'd strut and he'd stick out his chest,
He never Guessed he always KNEW:
Or, leastwise, he pretended to;
He always seemed to worry lest
He might be hidden from the vtewG
When taller men than Sim were there
You'd see him standin' on a chair.
We all knew that his talk gun,
That he was putin up bluff,
And yet somehow, we kind of got
To thinkin' that he knew lot;
The jokes he told were old and tough
Most of them tales that we'd forgot
But sull we'd laugh at what he SAID.
And so his reputation spread.
Well I see the case today,
Sim taught a lesson, anyway;
Your stock of knowledge may be small
But DON'T stand back against the wall
And listen to what others say,
Speak up and claim to know II all:
Most people will believe you do
The wiser ones are 50 mighty few.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

evil in newspaper work" he declared.
If you leave the news reporter and
editor alone they will do al right,
They VIII do nobody an injustice. But
when the proprietor marks out a GER
tain policy and the staff OF the city
hall and the court house and every,
where are informed Of that policy
and told that they must bring in the
nsws with the coloring OF that policy
why then the newspapers become
what they were never intended to be
the exponent OF the mere propri
etor's wish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
THAT FREE LIST

except against the farmer when the
time comes to buy seed potatoes after
a bad season.
Agricultural implements and boots
and shoes are alike in this: that they
are protected by a Is per cent tariff
and that we export vast quantities of
both and import practically none at
ali. AS for steel rails, we import
$4,000 worth a month and export ST.
100000 worth a month
Cash registers and typewriters' are
made in the United States for all the
world. Free leather is but the logical
consequence of free hides-which We
we have had for four years-and free
shoes. Free wool represents a policy
of fair play to the consumer. This
country is not naturally adapted to
the economical growing of wool. To
day we import a pound and half for
every pound we grow; though the
Ubiquitous wool and wooden tariff has
driven out from common use the
cheaper grades of foreign wool which
We do not grow at all, substituting
cotton to the deriment of health and
physical comfort.
The one sole proposal contained in
this list which sayors in the least OF
''radicalism" in view OF notorious eco
nomic facts is free meats. This rep
resents an attempt on the part OF
the ways and means committee tC
| lower the ruinously high cost of flesh
/ food to the great army Of American
workingmen; it is aimed al the beef
trust and its minions. IF this be
| treason, make the most of it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
MAYOR GAYk0R SAYS
PRESS HERE is BEST

New York, April 24.-'"There is
not 4 cleaner or better press IN the
world. nor a more enlightened one"
Mayor Gaynor paid this tribute to
American newspaper last night at the
nth annual dinner OF the Daily News.
paper association, attended by sever
al hundred representatives OF the
press ia ali parts of the country, The
mayor emphasized the difference be-
tween HewsEEnsFs which lead to a
eemmunity's enlightenment and the
corrupt" and "Fsgbag" press that
abuses and deHeuness public officials.
The pFoegisier - the root Of al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
IN MEMORY OF REVERE.

Boston has just celebrated Paul Re
vere's famous ride. They hung q
lantern in the belfry tower of the
odd North Church Patriotic
speeches were made and patriotic
songs sung. a young girl, descend
ant Of the hero. took part in the cere-
mony and wildly linked the past
with the present.
And Longfellow's poem was read.
Except for the poet it is probable
the warrior who warned the country
side by his historic midnight dash
would have been merely q book fig
ure OF these far-off days.
But Longfellow made no arbitrary
choice in selecting Revere for &C
claim. His history was as sound as
his poetry.
Paul Revere did not luckily gallop
into immortality. He had distinguish
ed himself in the French and Indian
wars. AS an engraver. an art which
he acquired without instruction, he
printed the paper money OF Massa
chusetts and later engraved the plates
for the Continental money" The
provincial congress sent him TO Phila
delphia to learn how TO make powder
and on his return he set up a powder
mill In various ways he had proved
his capacity. Il was no untried mes
senger but a resourceful. reliable mar
whom Warren detailed 70 alarm Lex
ington and Concord The spurs hi
jingles through history were vel
earned
Paul Revere was the inspiration
not the creation of a poet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
graphical position, they may harbor
against foreign power.
THE VICTORY OF DEFEAT.

Ahh NlCIOh1 OF DEFEAT.
The Lincoln-Douglas episode is a
notable example Of the victory of de-
feat Lincoln-s earlier defeat by Doug
las had much to do with the subse-
quent success Of the great emancipat-
or, and those that are wont to de-
scribe Douglas as the man that
made Lincoln" hardly are mistaken.
Countless illustrations of the larg-
er victory that follows defeat could
be given. Thomas Bracket Reed
sent William Mckinley down to de-
feat in that famous speakership fight
Of 20 odd years ago, but that defeat
spelt greater fame and the presiden-
cy.
Joseph ". Folk sent James A. Reed
down TO defeat in the bitter contest
for gubernatorial nomination in
Missouri nine years ago, but now
Folk is private citiSen, while Reed
is one Of the strongest figures in the
foremost parliamentary body on
earth
Had Lawrence Y. Sherman been
| elected mayor of Springfield in 1903
II is altogether unlikely that he would
have become president of the board
Of administration a few months af
ter and. later, United States senator
James Hamilton Lewis lost the guber.
Material nomination in 1908, only to
win a senatorship four years later.
To the thoughtful man the lesson
Of these victories after defeats will
not be lost. To him that is really
great disaster is sometimes a steI
TO fame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

Cst Louis Republic.)
The free list in the Underwood bill
is worth scrutiny. 1t includes:
Lumber.
Meats.
Flour.
Bread
Boots and shoes.
Coal
Raw wool
Iron ore.
Agricultural implement
Corn.
Wood pulp and cheap print paper.
Leather.
Typewriters.
Cash registers.
Steel rails.
Lumber products.
Potatoes.
Let the rabid protectionist read,
mark and inwardly digest. What is
there in this list to brighten him?
Not the free admission OF lumber,
wood pulp, cheap print paper and
lumber products. The waste of our
forests has been a national scandal.
This is merely wise conservation.
Not the free admission OF coal. This
too, is conservation. This is an era
of wasteful mining methods and
wasteful engines.
Not the removal of the tariff on
agricultural products and -four Oul
production OF corn today makes the
price in the worlds market. This is
the great wheat and -four exporting
country OF the world. The tariff or
potatoes Is practically never operative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
RIGHT MAN FOR THE PEACE
MISSION.

Not only as a statesman OF convinc-
ing force. but as a man OF peace by
compartment and conviction. Secre-
tary OF State William J. Bryan is The
unwise acts of the legislature, which
threaten 20 be so prejudicial in char
acter TO the japanese people as to
threaten q crisis IN the relations OF
the two nations.
A Christian. who has always OBJ
served and followed the teachings OF
the Prince Of Peace. In preaching and
In practice, Mr. Bryan is eminently
qualified TO calm the temper OF the
Cahfornians, who seem from this dis
lance 20 be speeding peil neil into
possible disaster, heedlsSs OF What
may be the consequence 20 the GOV
eminent Of which they arc a part,
From the fact THAI a man advises
caution al such a time. Il is not 20 be
Implied thai he stands In awe eitheI
81 the Japanese nation or any other
government, but IL has never been
the policy Of this country to provoke
var IL is a peace lowing nation, and
"a their purpose ID preserve and main
tain the c0ahtry-s International TeiA
lions on that basks President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan have the praise
OF all level headed loyal Americans
/, is hoped, and IL is believed. Sec
Rotary Bryan, WflI. ohaek ths wrath
OF the cREifornlaasa ard bsiaE them ta
"a realizing senss that fhsy- o~s some
thing 70 their oWn government which
should be paramount 90 ths griev
aaces, which. By reasca Of their geo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
Make This the Day,


You long have waited for a day
On which to make the splendid start
When all the doubts would pass
away
That have been hiding in your
heart
You have been looking out to see
The'way ahead stretch far and clear
And you have fingered longingly
Day after day, year after year.
Why not make this the day at last
For which you have been waiting
hong?
Why not leave doubling to the past
And make the start, unieashed anC
strong?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

of the moth-eaten
old scares-in the
opinion of all
thoughtful S t u
dents of the tar
if, they are but
scarecrows are
being lugged out
again, and a great
many honest peo-
pie will undoubt-
eddy be frightened
by them.
The first indica-
ton Of the tactics
to be used by the
benefciaries of
special privilege
came in the press
a g e n t e d mass
meeting of linen
workers in New
York state. A des-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
sliahtlY Ineonaistent.

"A patriot should not be concerned
with matters of mere pecuniary com
pensation.''
And yet" replied Senator Sorghum.
when 2 man IS rich enough TO be indie
pendent Of such considerations. they
won: let him run for once. Wash
S-zAAsz Stax
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
A COMPLAl

THE troub ! e
with most women
is that they talk
without Ii avin &
anything to say"
That is not the
case with my wife.
She nearly al.
h4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
Worth SavinC,

why is he letting his hair grow
long? Is he trying to look like a gen
fusH'
Il don't know. Perhaps his wife
decided, in view of the high price of
living, that it would pay to save his
comsings."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
The New Life.

$50 you have quit eating meat?"
yes, have decided that it wifi be
better for my health and also for my
purse to give up eating flesh"
How long have you been a vegeta
RAM"
Since night before last"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

San Francisco-Portuguese and
Russian immigrants from Hawaii are
hocking into California al the rate of
500 a week or about $4,000 a year So
anxious are the Europeans TO reach
California that within a year. It is
said, the only unskilled labor on the
Hawaiian plantations will be Filipi-
nos. Japanese and Chinese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

In the recent floods in Ohio a small
river changed its bed and left a
bridge spanning dry land. A bridge
temporarily without approaches is not
as bad as that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

How much was J. Pierpont Morgan
worth? AS he didn't know he said
nothing about it, so be patient with
the reporters for two or three days
until they learn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
A Cynic's Remark.

Let US" said the social reformer,
try to save our boys"
Il guess said a cynic in the au-
dience, he must live next door to q
family that has only girls"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

Kansas has undertaken to regulate
the Ingredients of mince pies. The
Kansans are tired of biting on peach
stones, collar buttons and damaged
picture films
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
Thursday, April "a, 1918.

Butterflies in flying condition have
been discovered at sea 500 miles from
land. The aviator who proposes to
Cross the Atlantic ought to feel en-
couraged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
The Genial Cynic
AN OLD PRAYER OUT OF DATE.
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER

Chicago has solemny reegaed the IA
millions Of childish lips isped
Il - Now az me
I soul to keep
l pray soul to take"
md substitute:
Father we night
And for the pleasant
For restan loving
And ALT NAL world fair"
criticism
t be the privilege o make inquiry
children
world
Mustt hesecr crouch umb
there
heavenward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
How Could He Helm II

Il wish you'd quit remindin' me of
your first wife," she complained.
How can l help it?n he replied
she supported me twice as good as
you've ever done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
April "a In American
History.

1s62-Federal feet under Captain Da-
vid Glasgow Farragut passed the
Confederate forts below New Or
leans. insuring tbs capture Of that
city.
1895 President Mckinley called for
I2J.OOO volunteers TO serve in the
war against Spain.
Sno0t with the rife Of concentration
end leave the shotgun nf scatisration
20 the other felIow.-Sheldnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

Judes-" Frontier Life in South Amer
lea" and Into the Unknown" are
other articles wen worth reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
BY CLYDE H. TAvENNER.

MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
Special Correspondence of The Argus
Washington, d. c., April 22--The
attack of special privilege upon the
Underwood tariff bill has begun. AL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

Some men are such confirmed grum-
blsrs that they frequently grumble
merely because they have nothing TO
gxumbls at.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24

thing to say that is not complimentary
to me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
Useless.

The world is at its best
When blossoms burst in view,
Unless, Of course, frost
Comes-as it's likely to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-24
The Field of Literature

The May century.-Among the ar
ticles in the May Century stand out
prominently: The Hayes-TilGen Con
test for Presidency" by Henry Waiter
son. companion article TO his
"Grant-Greeley Campaign" which won
wide comment and appreciation;
Schedule X" a clear and authorita-
tive exposition OF the wool situation
by y. /. Stone, formerly chief stats
tician Of the tariff board: "A War
Worth Waging," by Richard Barry,
telling how New York City has. by
means a improved sanitation. milk
dispensaries. etc. doubled the length
of life OF her citizens within half
century. and The Widening Field of
the Moving Picture" by Charles B.
Brewer in which the scientific. arts
tic commercial and educational phases
Of the subject are treated in detail
and illustrated with many photographs.
The stories Of this number include.
. The Elixir of Youth" by Albert Bige-
low Paine; Her Own Life" by Allan
/ Updegraff: The Tachypomp" Gin the
series of reprints Of classics OF the last
generation) by Edward P. Mitchell.
and Then Old Motheeaten Lovers
I by Charles Egbert Craddock. And
[ there is a further instaIlment of Mrs
[ Burnett's ct. Tembarom-" Among
the open letters is a delightful screed
/ by G. X Chesterton, in which the an
/ thor explains the subtle connection
which he says exists between the cleo
/ tons Of Presidents Poincare and VII
son and the victory OF the Balkan
/ states.
The May Wide World Magazine
The May Wide World contains an
exceilent assortment OF interesting
! and useful material. An article en-
titled 'Brftain's Uncrowned Kings 4"
informs us that there are many Eng
lish and Scotch landowners who lit
/ orally rule over islands which their
ancestors conquered in feGdai times
and which have remained IN the fam
fly ever since. The biggest of these
is Lewis which is owned by Major
Matheson and which he is willing to
I part with for . million and & half
dollars. Round the United States in
Motor Car viii appeal to everyone
who owns al automobile. THE End
OF an Outlaw" is c sequel TO q story
entitled The Bandits OF the Argsn-
tine" which appeared some short time
\ ago ia the Wide World. II reoounts
the story Of Curry's last 'hold-np"
and is q thrilling episode from real
LIE, Across the W5lAEEzsSs q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-09-18

Married by Rev. C. Dawson on the
18th inst, Mr.. Thomas Kisingbury of
this city and Mrs Mary Stephens of
Linden.
Mr.. John Strachan has rented and
fitted up in fine style the large stone
warehouse of G w. Cobb, near the
depot, where he has already on hand,
and is constantly receiving, agricultural
implements of every variety.
The Assembly Convention which met
in this city on Saturday, not being en-
powered to nominate a candidate for
Superintendent of Schools, and presum-
ing that no County Convention will be
called, recommend Mr.. A. J.. Slye, of
Dodgeville, the present faithful and
competent county superintendent, for
reelection.
We take pride in placing at the head
of our paper the name of Francis Lit
tie, of the town of Linden, as candi-
date for the assembly. The name of
John James of Waldwick is presented
as candidate for county supervisor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-09-18

MIR. Robert S. Ansley received dis
patch from GAINESVILLE Tuesday, inform
ing him that his Lexington horse Nat"
easily cleaned out Ned Forester over
there in 2:46. Before snow flies he
will do it in 2:40
Last Monday morning as Mr.. Thomas
Vincent began defending into his dig
gings, the rope broke and he was pre-
cipitated to the bottom of the shaft a
distance of 40 feet. He was found in
an insensible condition, taken out and
carried to his home. His skull was
shattered in fragments and pressing
upon the brain. He fingered in an UNI
conscious state until evening when he
expired.
Married at the residence of the
brides mother in this city on Sept.
18th, by the Rev. L. +. Springer, Mr..
Alonzo Clark Humeston of Mason City,
Iowa, and Miss Emma G. Nancolas.
Last Thursday evening about eight
O'Clock, Mrs. William Jaeka and her
daughters, Mrs. Huxtable and Paynter,
and children were returning in a one
horse vehicle from the country when
they were met by team going at
rapid rate in the opposite direction, and
the horse, wagon, ladies and children
were all thrown over he south side Of
the bridge, between the railroad track
and Whites warehouse, in with the
rocks and water. They were all more
or less hurt though fortunately not fat
ally. The party driving the team
which caused the accident kept right
on their way and as it was dark they
could not be distinguished
The work Of repairing the old Linden
road is almost completed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs George Schaaf and
Mrs. Peter Meuer and daughter Gem
evieve visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ternes at Ridg9way Satur-
day and Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Nicholas Kieffer and
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Brant and son
Harry were Sunday visitors at Mount
Horeb at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Murphy
The Hollandale schools opened on
Monday with a complete high school
course for the first time. The building
has been remodeled and equipped with
physical apparatus.
Frank Terrill, ST., is on a trip t.
Tennessee, when he has farm near
the town Of Martinville. From there
he viii 90 to Blocksley, same state, be.
fore returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Mowry and chill
dren Of Pittsburg, Penn, returned
home yesterday morning after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. l. Maust Miss Luz
Yarlette returned with them.
After an enjoyable visit Of seYera
weeks with relatives in this city, Mrs
James A. Jones and children, Phillip;
and James, departed on Friday 70
their home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Keep your skin clear. Use pure
soft, dainty talcum such as Ivey sells
It is healing and soothing. Ask 70
Violet Dulce Talcum, 25c the can. =
lIvey's Pharmacy, The Rexall Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-09-18

Henrietta G. Hanscom, teacher OF
music, piano and organ Phone 70.
Miss Grace Adams departed today
for Dubuque to enjoy visit with her
sisters at that place.
MIR. and Mrs. Ira Reynolds and
Win Reynolds of Chicago visited rela-
tives in this city during the week.
1t costs one dollar to shoot game
with license; it costs fifty dollars to
shoot game without license; take your
choice.
Fred Parkinson. who has been the
guest of viii Parkinson and other rela-
tives, returned to Massena, Iowa. on
Saturday.
Miss Mae Collins left last Wednes-
day for Menomonie where she will
study domestic science at the Stout
! Institute
The Law and Order League of
Richland Center has made a blind pig
raid and caught doctor and an alder
man in the net.
The cornerstone of the addition to
the Nj. +. church at Platteville, now in
course of construction, was laid last
Sunday morning.
Mrs. A. Thoma and daughter Marie
went to Chicago Monday. From there
Marie leaves to resume her musical
duties at Boston.
Ninety acres of good farm land for
sale, about miles southeast of city.
IN town of Willow Springs. Inquire of
j. B. Reynolds.
Mrs. Colon 0ke and two children
returned Saturday from two weeks
visit at Chicago, Milwaukee, Cedar
burg and other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. GRADER and
Miss Mary Lick of ST. Paul enjoyed a
days visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Graber Monday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1913-09-18
Twenty-Five Years Ago, 1888.

Married in this city on the morning
of the 18th inst, at the Irish Catholic
church, by Rev. James O'Keefe, Miss
Gussie McIlhon of this city and Mr.
VIM. Hartert, formerly Of Mineral
Point, but now of Fort Worth, Texas
Mr.. Samuel Lanyon, the youngest
brother Of our respected citizen, VIM.
Lanyon, ST., arrived here from Enc
land this week for a brief visit. 1t is
his first trip to the land of stars and
stripes.
Died Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th, at
the residence Of Mr.. Joseph Gribble OF
Waldwick, Irving, infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Trebilcock Of Engle-
wood
Died in Yellowstone on Sunday eve
ming, Sept. 10Th, Mr.. John Harris, Of
brain fever, aged s. years and eight
months. His death was the result Of q
kick from horse received about foui
months ago.
The Linden band furnished the music
for the county fair, and the boys ac
quilted themselves we'll