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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
JUST A BIT SELFISH.

In his address before the Chicago
Chamber Of Commerce the other night
Senator Glass, chairman OF the senate
finance committee, brought out point
which is not generally known.
President Wilson converted me to
the proposition of a government con-
troIled board said Mr.. Glass, when
the bankers went 10 Washington TO
protest against a minority representa-
ton, which is given them Mr.. Viii
sen asked them 10 show one instance
in this or any other progressive cOun-
try on earth in which a government
board had on il representatives OF pri-
vate interests. Not one of those bank
ers could name one, and ! was con-
verified"
The bankers of the country. and par
ticularly of the east, opposed the cur
rency bill in the first instance. because
they could not have a majority of the
members of the board of control, that
the majority might be composed of
politicians They knew at the time,
though appointed by the president,
there are no politicians on the su-
prems court or the interstate com
merce commission
To be fair, the banking interests will
be represented on the board OF con-
troll, though IL is wise not to give a
private interest a majority.
No progressive country in the world,
England, France or Germany, permits
private interests TO have any repre-
sentstiOn whatever in their banking
systems.
The trouble with eastern bankers is
that they want too much. They have
bossed the finances of the country
ever since national banks were estab-
ished and are not willing TO have their
enormous and dangerous power cur
tailed. They have been too selfish
and remain too selfish.
Congress might with equal propriety
empower the railroads TO name a ma
jOrity OF the interstate commerce COM
mission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Not Disposed to Argue.

do you think you can support my
daughter in the style to which she
has been accustomed?" asked the
girls father.
I'm afraid not" replied the young
man, but she has assured me that
she will not expect me, after we are
married, 70 buy her as many gloves
as l have been furnishing or TO take
her away from home TO get something
good to eat every other evening. and
she has even consented TO quit max
ing it necessary for me to hire a taxi
whenever we happen 10 be within
walking distance of the place we are
bound for"
oh, well. if you're going to be dis
agreeable about 1t, take her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

son lies awake night after night, IN
able to sleep for analysing the ques-
ton. viewing il from all sides, and
mentally testing certain remedies for
its solutions. No president since Lin
coin has faced so great a task.
II is this problem which the new
congress, with all the intelligence OF
its leaders and members, with the guild
ance of the president, and with the aid
of many men of profound thought, will
try to solve.
The problem is not easily stated.
Its qualifications are such that no def
milton quite covers the case. 1t Is
something more than a trust problem,
for the thing 10 be destroyed is SUI
perior TO the trusts which IL created.
II can best be described vaguely as the
Money power a financial despotism
which, permitted by complacent and
controlled government 10 thrive, has
so fastened itself tumorlike in the eco
nomic flesh and bone OF the republic
that IL has become as strong as the
governmental organs themselves, if
not stronger.
The people vaguely feel its existence
Il is manifested TO the common man
in that crushing thing called the in
creased cost of living. That is the
way the Money power takes its toll.
through its insidious tribue laid upon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

II is highly probable that the people
OF the City OF Mexico would drum
Huerts out OF town II they really knew
whG- vas going on The dictator, how
ever, has the press OF his country sub
sioi-ed or coerced as the case may be
and all sorts OF false reports are free
" ladled out The latest II a story in
the papers 10 the effect that the United
States is in the throes OF fearful re-
bellion. the colored people have up
risen and that Mexico may have TO In
teryene 10 restore order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

Fair woman may some day succeed
In claiming all the precious rights
That are denied her now; indeed
With man she may ascend the heightsi
Her banner may in splendid style
Be set upon the tallest cTag;
But can this be expected while
She has to use powder rag?
IT'S shameful that she occupies
A humble, secondary place,
Denied the sacred right to rise
To stations she might sweetly grace!
It's wrong, It's pitifully wrong.
That after man she has 20 lagS
But she scale the heights as long
As she must use a powder rag?
Man boasts Of honors he has won,
And will not let the world forget
The great things he has nobly done
Upon the height his goal is set;
But would he have the right TO he
Pulled up with pride, or could lie braS
About the things he does II he
Were forced TO use powder rag?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
New York worldD

Within the year the United States
has become for the first time the lead
ing woman-suffrage nation. That rank
was previously held by Australia,
which has a population of about $780,
900. Previous to 1912. Colorado. Idaho,
Utah. Washington and Wyoming. with
a combined population OF 2.7S5.O0 in
1910. were our suffrage states. In Cali
fornia, with a population of 2.377. 900
in 1910. women voted for the first
time last fall. Arizona, Kansas and
Oregon, with a population OF 1910 of
2.566.OOO, adopted suffrage amend
ments.
Even with New Zealand, Australia
has not much more than 5000. 900 peo-
pie. Woman suffrage Finland has g.
0OO, 900. suffrage Iceland 10000, the suf-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
WHERE RED CROSS SEALS ARE
SOLD

With the exception OF Florida and
IN one or more cities OF every state in
the Union. and also in Hawaii and the
canal zone In most OF the states the
sale has been organized in every city.
village and hamlet Every conceivable
method OF conveyance is being en-
ployed in shipping the seals from the
various state headquarters TO local
agents, from the OK team In Alabama
and Mississippi. and the pack burro
a Colorado, 10 the express train and
tho automobile in New York
. These holiday seals are even being
sold IN mountain Eamlets. where the
snow will prevent the receipt OF re-
turns for months after the first of the
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Man and His Rush.

First he swan. then learned TO crawl
Next upon all fours he went,
Then walked upright, slim and tall,
Still he harbored discomfort
Having learned 10 ride astrice,
He began 20 put On style,
And was filled with foolish pride,
AS he galioped-for while
But IN time there came once more
That old discomfort OF his,
That old restlessaess: therefore.
He az length began to whiz-
Though he zpps along on wheels.
BE has not yet ceased 10 sigh;
he must mount the air. ne feels
wild desires now to n.y.
After he has found HIS wings
What win he his next desire7
Unto what more speedy things
VIII he. ten years hence. nspire7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
TIE FGa Horcnrr.

They are reporting egg bOyootts all
along the line The story comes from,
Anew York. Philadelphia. Washington.
cleveland. Chicago. Kansas City and
Los Angeles The women boosting the
boycott movement are said 10 be de-
lighted with the demonstration that is
on The boycott Is reported as taken
up by several hundred thousand house
holds that could pinch at some other
point and save enough TO buy storage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
THE MARGARET GILES Memorial
EIlND-

The proposition 10 create a Mar
earet Giles Memorial Fund Is a worthy
'one. Any memorial TO so noble a wO-
man IS COMMENTATOR. Miss Giles
gave OF heart and spirit and finally OF
body 20 the cause of humanity. The
aEeviation OF suffering was her LIES
work. and 20 IL she gave her life
itself.
II would be a fitting GROWING OF this
full 10 oyerfowing measure OF devO-
ton that an. enduring tribute be made
20 her memory: one that viii perpetu-
ate her name az well as the work
among the needy for which she sacS
feed all that was dear 20 her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Women Help Vote Town Dry.

Herrin. Ill, Dec. 4.-Women voted
in Williamson county for the first time
Tuesday in a village election held at
Energy. south of this city. Forty-two
women turned out and helped TO pile
up a dry majority. which heretofore
has been wet Practically all of the
eligible women voters in the village
turned out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
No Settlement for Her.

Well" said the attorney to the lady
who wanted TO sue for breach of
promise, suppose have a conference
with him and see if We cant agree on
a settlement. What's the lowest fig
ure you will consider"
And let the other girl think she's
the only one he ever loved? No! l
wouldn't settle for a million dollars if
she wasn't to find out about it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Fraotures Skull with Blow.

Fort Madison, Iowa, Dec. Roy
Maxson, foreman OF the tool factory
in the prison here, Is in the prison
hospital with a fractured skull as the
result OF en- attack yesterday by John
SchmeltZer, a convict. Schneider,
who IS serving a life sentence for
murder. attacked Naxson with a han-
mer after he had been reprimanded
for Sinking Schneider was sentenc-
ed from Des Moines in 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Kentucky Bank Closes Doors.

MadisOnville, Ky, Dec. THE Mad
isonville Savings bank was placed in
charge OF the state banking depart
ment yesterday. The deposits total
about sS5O,000 and the bank is CAPT
talized at $4,000 Officers of the in
stitutlOn stated that the suspension
resulted from failure TO make prompt
collections and that it was believed
depositors would be paid in full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Secretary McAdoo in his ann

Secretary McAdOo in his annual re
port OF the treasury, makes bold 10
assert that there has been and is a
propaganda OF pessimism designed 10
frighten congress from the task OF en-
acting suitable currency and other
legislation affecting what Is known as
big business The conspiracy SO
charged IS by no means new and in
times past conspirafors have gone
50 FAR as TO close factories and even
start panics-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

etbility than any
other pre- s i'd g n t
sine e Abraham
Lincoln.
This Is true be-
cause he is the first
president who has
come to the White
house with the
firm intention of
righting the great
wrongs which OPP
press the people of
this country. The
president realizes
the problem to be
solved His keen
intelligence en-
ables him TO see
that problem in all
frightful magni-
tude and complex
ity. l have no
doubt that Mr.. WIZ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Still Szdder.

what could be more sad than q
man without a country" feelingly
asked the high school literature teach
er OF her class.
a country without man" respond
ed a pretty girl just as feelingly.-
Woman's Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

ID on you
know" said the
good man, that
it's just as easy
to look pleasant
as to go around
with a panied ex-
preston T n e
smile d o e 8 n {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Hard to Find.

do you believe" he asked. that
every one in this world has an affinity
somewhere"
Well, / don't know" replied the
beautiful one. Sometimes I'm in
clined to doubt it I've taken three
trips to Reno without finding him on
that route"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Dec. 4 in American
History.
History.

1886 General Washington babe fare
well 10 his officers at Frances
tavern, New York.
1S61-The United States notified Eng
land. France and Spain that it
would not join them In an armed
intervention in Mexico.
1ss1-GeneraI Hugh Judson Fitzpatrick.
noted cavalry leader in the civil
war, died; born 1886.
1o12-General julius II. Stahel, FEEDER
al veteran OF the civil war. died;
born 1925.
All the news all he time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

Uncle joe Cannon declared in
speech at Chicago the other day that
President Wilson f. more Of a car
OF dictator than he ever was. Uncle
ice" IS mistaken President Wilson is
rot boss nor car he is a leader
There is a big difference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
A Lot In IL.

do you believe there is anything
In chanceP" asked the lady with the
square jaw.
Yes" replied Mr.. Henpeck. pc
fore We were married my wife gave
me q chance 20 break our engagement
and didn't do it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

make any greater demand on the
facial muscles than the frown does"
Jaw. go on! Your shoes amt
pinchin' your feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

You viii observe that the cold stor-
age man has few troubles as well as
many emoluments-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

BY this time IL Is expected you have
taken on the wise habit OF doing that
Christmas shopping early
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

Old Sol seems 10 have lost none OF
his cheer and brilliancy during his
Eeclusion-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

TERAS-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 II IS desired 70 have
paper 6seOntinusd. as carriers have no
authority IN the preuisss
All communications OF representative
Character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 1ss, II45 and
2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Dec president VIII
son carries a greater load OF respon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. III. Entered at the
postofice as second-class rnatter)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

All the news all he timo-The
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-22
DANCING
MISS HAMILTON
Teacher Of Dancing and Physical
Culture.
Phone 500.
LEGAL NOTICES.



Bids viii be received by the Board
% Education Of the city OF Albu-
querque. New Mexico. until two
o'clock In the Afternoon OF septem-
Der 20, 1919, and opened az that time.
for the high school building to be
erected ia Albuquerque, New Mexico.
according 20 the plans ana speclfi.
cations prepared by frost and frost.
architects, which are on file nj their
office IN the Grant building. All
bids must be accompanied by GER
titled check al five per cent. of the
contract price as guarantee that the
contractor viii enter into n contract
II awarded 90 him. A deposit Of
Twenty dollars CS2Ol will be required
for each set Of plans and speoiflcn.
lions. and upon the return Of the
plans ana specifications the said
Twenty dollars ts2o) VIII be paid
back. The board reserves the right
10 reject any and all bids
u. w, TENNANT,
Clerk OF BOARD OF Ednnaiion.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-22

rerti1n OF the supervisors. They con-
due, the government grazing business,
handle small umbe1 sales. build roads.
trails. telephone lines. and cabins.
nght fores, fires. and estimate timber.
when necessary the ranger must
own and maintain HIS own saddle and
pack animals Rangers permanently
assigned 90 fore Sre provided With
headquarters consisting az cabins,
barns. and sheds and with soma ag-
ricultural land 10 grow food FOR their
families and domestic animals
The government IN Announcing the
present examination calls attention "a
the fact that appointment In the for
est service does not guarantee year
long employment, since Il is necessary
To furlough q number OF rangers dur
ing the winter months when their SER
vices are not needed on the forests.
Preference Is given. however, SO FUR
Laughed employees whose services are
satisfactory IN recruiting the force AT
the beginning Of a field senson.
Applicants can secure Information
concerning the examination from the
United states civli service commits.
sion. Washington. u. c.. or from for
est supervisors, ~ the places named
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-22
SMALL FIRE Loss
ON THE FORESTS
IN SEASON
Forestry Bureau Reports Less
Total Damage than Ever Be-
fore Recorded; Better Or
ganization Reason.

With the middle Of September the
fire season on the national forests
has come practically to am end with
less damage than ever recorded. There
IN always some danger from careless.
ness OF campera or of settlers burn-
ing brush and clearing land. bat the
real danger season extends only from
the middle OF June until the middle
of september.
Forest officers throughout the west
are CONTEMPLATING themselves on q
season va markedly tree from ..eavy
losses. They feel that the immunity
from loss has been due to two prlnci-
pa causes. partly TO favorable seas
/ on. hat largely 10 much better or
ganization for fire prevention than
has been attained heretofore. The cf-
fectivencss Of the organization is
4 SHOWN particularly By the ract that
while there were IN all approximate
/ ~ 2260 fires as against 2.740 last
year. yet the area burned NO far this
year Is only about CO. 600 acres az
against 230.00O acres IN 1879. and
j 10000 in 1871.
/ \ single administrative district
which covers the iniermountain region
Of southern Idaho. western Wyoming
/ Utah. Nevada and western Arizona
gives m example OF the most favor
/ able siuption. only forty. three flee.
were encountered. twenty-nine OF
which originated In Idaho. The 20.
! tai area burned over amounted To oni,
I a56 acrcs. which Is considerably less
than four ne-hundred-thousandth'
81 the total area patrolied hy forrest
officers Ia these states.
California, Arizona and New Mckee
have suffered most during the pas
season.
The various causes or fires have
hot changed greatly IN their relative
proportions. Railroads and lightning
head the list with campers next
There has been, however. ciarkes
decrease in the number Of fires cnus
od by burning brush. which accord
ing To the forest officers. indicates
oiofer cooperation with the settlers II
aud near the forests and with timber
land owners IN fire prevention AM
control u Is still true, nevertheless
that large proportion Of All fire
stnrtcd are due 10 human agencio
and may generally be charged aRnins
care'essness Wires caused by lishin
ing are. of course not preyeu'abie hu
the system of lGoknnts by which the
may Doc dotrctad immediately aftc
holne set r. greatly lessenlng The los
from this source.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-22
Examination For assistant Forest
Uuuner

The United states civil service COM
mission Announces au pXam.natiCn for
assistant forest ranger on october 81
and 20. lu field district So 3 az the
forest service the examination viii be
held In Arizona at Flagstaff, Portal
Prescott. Roosevelt. Stafford. Snow
flake. SprlngeryIne, Tucson, and Will
Jams. Ia Arkansas ai Harrison and
Hot SPRINGS. In Florida az Garniersi
&, New Mexico at Albuquerque. Can't
IAN, Ciuudcroft. Santa Pc, Magdaieua,
rros piedras. and silver city; ana IA
Oklahoma az Cache.
Candidates must be able-hodied
men between the ages Of ~ ana 49,
capable of enduring all the hardshipa
OF outdoor life. a medical certihcate
40 this eject rs required The exam
nation consists OF two parts. a field
tot ana the answering of practical
questions The latter relate 10 lana
surveying. timber estimating, lumber
ing. land laws, mining, and the live
stock business. Practical experience
and general Intelligence, as shown hy
ability 10 write with reasonable clear
ness ~ expression, are the main re-
ouiremonts Rangers must be resi-
dents OF the state In which they reek
employment. and should be familiar
with local Industrial conditions and
topography.
From the list OF successful candi'
dates, the government selects new
men for the forest service, who arc
appointed as assistant forest rangers
al St.lOO yearly salary. They are ellis
| ible 10 promotion later 10 hlshe'
grades. including vacancies in the po
sltion Of deputy supervisor and super
visOrs
These field men--raagers ana a.
siatant rangers transact tho business
! of the national forests under the 81
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-22
EXHIBITS ROLLING
IN STEADILY
FOR FAIR
Large shipment Arrives To.
day from New Orleans Firm
Poultry Show Building Il
Scene Of Activity.

Exhibits FOR the big state fair which
Is 10 De held here noxt month. are arr
rivlng daily now and indications are
that there viii be more of them than
az any previous fair Today a large
shipment from New Orleans firm
arrived aud there are some more ship
ments To- come for this display. This
gives evidence that the state fair has
hecOmc statewide In the best sense
OF the word since outside manufac-
turers are taking advantage OF Il 10
reach the farmers and ranehers Of the
entire state.
Another bit Of testimony along the
same line rs the big exhibit OF the
Western Metal Manufacturing COM
pany, which makes an sorts OF irri-
cation devices This company has
engaged "a space 25xlO0 feet IN the
outdoor manufacturing section and
has already shipped in large por-
ton OF its display.
Preparations are hoing made az the
fair grounds for the accommodation
OF great number OF displays from
as many exhibitors. SHOWING q be-
ing put up, the different spaces M the
manufactures building are being
fenced OFF and things generally are
hummlng
Lots of preparations are hena
made IN the Poultry show building
for that department or thc hlg 'Npo-
sition Is going to be- crowded There
win bee birds In This show from AL
sections OF tho country, from rhila-
delphia To- California one local mar
has requested space for 500 pigeons
Yhis IL AN indication 81 the sur Darl
which Is being given the poultry show
and of the number and qunlity 81
birds which will be shown IN "a. Prize,
la the poultry show are very gener'
aus this year, there being casn pri1es
| ribbons ana cups gal0rc. from the hil
Governor cup. for tho largest uu'
best display in the show down q
some of the small class cups The
Governors cup stands 20 inches hisl
and iAh inches across the TOP. ~ q
by far tho handRomest trophy eNvi
offered al state fair being ~ SOIL
silver and weighing more than iif
teen pounds.