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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

bringing in IT'S train a whole host of
other benefits. That this is true is due
largely TO David B. Lewis, now chair
nan OF the house committee on labor.
who came TO Washington a little over
two years ago as an ex-coal miner and
within few short months had written
into the parcel post law what was the
most unique, and certainly what was
one OF the most important, provisions
ever enacted in any American law.
This was the provision delegating
&c the postmaster general legislative
power to increase the scope OF the
service. Only once before did congress
adopt such a provision. and that was
when IL gave the president power to
change the scope of the civil service.
Without the Lewis provision, the
parcel post would have remained what
T. was when ii started a year ago-a
weak Intellectual thing, unable TO wrest
any OF the profitable business away
from the express companies. Any
change in rates would have had to be
made by congress, and each change
would be bitterly fought by the ex-
press lobby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
MR.. BRYAN AND HIS CRITICS

pondent of the Boston Daily Adver-
tiser. a pronounced republican news
paper. bearing upon this matter. Says
this correspondent. under date OF Dec.
Is: He (Mr. Bryan has done re-
markedly we'll in the department OF
state. and at all events not In years
has there been a more faithful and
arduous worker there. He
has not been one OF those secretaries
just arriving for only half an hour of
work. and sometimes not appearing
for weeks. He comes early in the
morning and remains late at night"
This. it should be said, is in strict
agreement with all other testimony
on the subject. II should set at rest
the charge that Secretary Bryan has
at any time neglected public business.
Later criticism of him has been
based upon the assumption that cap
able persons in the diplomatic service
have been removed and unfit persons
appointed in their stead, that some of
Mr.. Bryan's political Indebtedness
might be wiped out; yet. it appears
that with practically only one excep-
ton. all the important diplomatic ap-
pointments have been made by the
chief magistrate himself. This has
been the case, it is positively assert
ed, in the appointments to London,
Rome Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, st.
Petersburg and Constantinople. The
solitary exception TO the rule has been
the appointment of George Fred VIII
liams OF Massachusetts as minister TO
Greece.
It is hardly necessary to dwell on
this matter. 1t carries with it all the
emphasis that is necessary. Manifest
ly. Mr.. Bryan's- critics have thus far
failed 70 make A case against him.
They have only succeeded in strength
ening him in the esteem of all right
thinking people For this reason it
would seem ungracious to offer him
sympathy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Christian Science Monitor
: II is question whether William
Jennings Bryan. secretary OF state.
is unfortunate or fortunate-whether
he is a subject for sympathy or CON
gratulation-in the nature OF the
criticism that has been directed to-
ward him since he entered upon the
duties OF his office. While he was
being attacked last summer for fill
ing his chautauqua engagements. he
took occasion 10 make it clear that as
a public man ne was a proper subject
for criticism and should not utter a
complaint in regard 10 IL. Perhaps he
would have stated the case more ac-
Curately had ne said that. as a public
man. he was a subject for proper
criticism: but Mr. Bryan has been in
politics too long 10 indulge in such fine
distinctions. The most he has ever
asked for is fair play. This much his
political foes have seldom granted
him
The net result OF the all-summer
criticism was a showing through the
records of the state department that.
Notwithstanding his chautauqua en-
gagements, the business of his office
had, under his careful personal super
vision, been most ably handled. We
have voluntary and generous testi-
mony from the Washington CORES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Left TO the executive power to in
crease its scope, the service has grown
naturally and normally, but at ter
rifle pace. Postmaster General Burle-
sons annual report shows its pace.
First and foremost it is responsible
for the first actual postofice surplus
since 1SS3-a surplus estimated at
sS,S4I;906.7S, after charging off every
debt contracted this year, but which
will have to be paid later. Postmaster
General Hitchcock attempted in 1911
to show a surplus of S219.O00, but he
failed TO charge off these these hold
over debts. Actually his deficit was
over s7S0,00O.
This profit comes from the parcel
post. II will be considerably greater
next year. for Mr.. Burleson has al
ready issued the order increasing the
parcel weight limit TO 90 pounds after
Jan. l. And these profits are to be
used not only in further reducing par
Gel rates, but in bringing about other
postal reforms. One-Cent letter post
age seems to be in sight as result.
But more Immediately will come pos
tai telegraphs and telephones as di-
rect result of the parcel post.
Mr.. Burleson strongly advocates
these as the next extension of the
postal service. He offers congress the
data which his department has col
lected on the subject. This informa-
ton undoubtedly shows that, even as
the express companies failed to give
service to the whole people, the tele-
graph companies are equally deficient.
Rural phone lines can be strung along
every rural mail delivery route. And
another great system of communica-
ton will add its profits TO the postal
revenues and cheaper service.
II - notable that Mr.. Lewis is also
drawing a government telephone and
telegraph bill which will be the ripe
product of the same keen and exhaus-
tive study that characterized his work
for the parcel post legislation. Ny
prediction is that "Davy" Lewis. in
stead of being known to posterity as
the father of the parcel post, will be
called the father of the modern postal
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

I like TO read the maxims which
Philosophers have made;
They tell US how may be rich
And wise and unafraid.
Thrice armed is he whose qnarrers
just"
Truth crushed to earth will rise
Fright will prexail'' They can who
must"
HE only wins who tries"
Look ere you leap" THE rolling stone
Accumlates no moss"
"A cat may gaze upon a throne"
your gains another's loss"
They canont win who hesitate.~
Think twice before you speak,
1.-The bouEh too often bent will break"
They ind who bravely seek"
"A Htte nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wise"
-N"he swords less mighty than the pen."'
Mans strength his need supplies"
So down along the list IL goes:
The maxims make II clear
How each may overcome his foas
And a the front appear.
But I am often filled. with doubc
NY faith is insecure;
The men who worked these maNims out
All died very poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
CLEAN STREETS.

Al this time OF year when the bust
ness men and citizens generally are
anxious TO have the public streets
KEEP. clean. the systematic policy that
Commissioner Reynolds inaugurated
some time ago IL appreciated more
than ever IN former years the con
trast Of neglected streets with the
holiday dress OF the business section
was a matter OF comment and many
were the appeals that went up to clean
tine street.
There II no need OF sucn a slogan
this year. thanks 20 the pains OF Com
missioner Reynolds. He Is on the job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
4 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE IN MUSICAL
APPRECIATION

APPRECIATION.
a strong course OF study OF great
musical literature should be offered in
the high school," says Professor VIII
Earhart of Pittsburgh. in a preliminary
report on music just issued by the
United States bureau of education.
Musical appreciation Is particularly
appropriate for third and fourth year
students. The course should include
the study OF musical history. lives Of
famous musicians, forms OF musical
composition, aesthetics OF music" etc.
Professor Earhart further urges in
his report that the instruction be based
on a large number OF selected com
positions. ancient and modern. that all
the different means OF musical ex-
preston be considered-piano, orches-
ira chorus, solo singing. solo instru-
ment. chamber music. etc. and that
only the best and mos. characteristic
works OF the various composers be
studied. whether song. sonata. rondo.
opera, oratorio. or cantata-
Professor Earhart and the members
Of the committee who are working
with him TO reOrganize secondary edu-
NdAApl III uAA5lt appear - uafN HD bDN
lection 20 canned music" In fact.
the report urges that a course in mu-
steal appreciation IS now much more
practicable than formerly. because of
the great strides that have been made
in the mechanical devices for repro
duCing music-the piano player. the
talking machine. and the player organ.
With the help OF any or all OF these.
says Professor Earhart. "and the as
sisfanCe OF local musicians. ia addition
20 what the class and teacher can
provide. a course in musical apprecia.
ton can be made or inestimable value
in the high school
Besides Professor Earhsrt who is
musical >iireCtor of the public schools
OF Pittsburgh, Pa. the following are
members OF the committee: +. y.
Birge. Indianapolis. Ind: Henrietta 6.
Baker. Baltimore. Md. Ralph l.. Bald
win. Hartford. Conn; Hollis z. Damn.
Cornell university: Charles n. Farms
worth. Columbia university: c. A Full
iertOu. state Normal school. Cedar
Falls. Iowa: Karl W. Gehrkens. Ober-
lin college: Osborne McConathy. Chel-
sea. Mass: W. Otto Miessner. Oak
Park. Ill: Carrie McMackin. Spartan
burg. :. c: Mrs. Parsons. Los Ange-
les. Cal. Charles l. Rice. Worcester,
Mass: Elsie NJ. Shaw, S.. Paul, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
DESCENDED TO ROYALTY.
Lament of 6erradotte, Who Was Oncs
Marshal of France.

Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, one
OF Napoleon's marshals and king of
Sweden and Norway. was born at Pau,
France, on Jan. 26, 1764, and died in
Stockholm on March 8, 1874. He was
the son OF lawyer and was educated
for that profession. In 1880 he enlist
ed in the Royal marines and subse-
quently took part and achieved historic
distinction in the French revolution.
He worked his way up until he be-
came one OF Napoleon's marshals, and
he ended by being not only the ruler.
but the popular sovereign, Of Sweden,
whose language he really never mas
tered. With extreme intelligence and
in this initiating Napoleon himself he
surrounded himself with kind OF roy
al medieval atmosphere.
He always remained Frenchman al
heart, and. though he soon ceased TO
be on even friendly terms with the
man to whom he owed everything, the
news OF Napoleon's overthrow at Wa
terloo filed him with grief. He was
then still only Prince of Sweden and
did not proclaim himself king until
February of 1918, when Louis XVIII.
actually found himself compelled to
send an envoy to bear his congratula-
lions to a brother sovereign who bad
begun life as one Of the humblest sub
jects Of Louis XVI He lived long
enough TO see Napoleon's remains tax
en- TO Paris from St Helena. Com
menting on this, he exclaimed:
To think that / was once a marshal
Of France and that now am only king
Of Sweden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
THE cANAL 1NnIrnn.

Representative Henry Rainey of the
Twentieth Illinois congressional dis
trict proposes an investigation OF the
C-eration OF the KeOkUk and Hamil-
ton Dam company. The resolution he
introduced IN the house Friday asserts
that this mammoth concern L. eudeav-
Oring 20 mOnopolize the electric Eener-
ating business uf a large section OF
country. and doing other things which
10 should not do as well as leaving
things undone that IL should do
Congressman Rainey seems 10 have
been doing q little investigating him
self and his resolution is the result.
The resolution probably Will awaken
a lively interest along the Mississipp'
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
THE DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN
PEPPER

The congress OF the United States
has lost a valuable member in the
passing Of Representative l. 5. Pepper
Of the Second Iowa district, who ex-
pired a. Clinton this morning after a
protracted illness. So closely asso-
ciated with the Fourteenth district OF
Illinois there has been much in com
mon with this community in Congress-
man Peppers work in congress. All
matters pertaining 70 Rock IslaDs
arsenal, the interests Of the institution
in its broadcast sense as well as the
cause of the workmen employed there,
have had his best efforts and his con
scientious and consistent devotion.
A close personal friend OF Con
gresham Clyde II. Tavenner OF this
district. through association formed
before the latter was elected to the
house. the TWO have for four years
worked together for propositions in
volving the highest welfare Of the To-
cality. and IN all that has been ac-
compished Mr.. Pepper has played an
important part. His home was at Mus
catine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

interests, whose
influence in Wash
ington kept this
convenience from
the people Tor
many years, the
system Is now
proving TO be the
greatest blessing
that ever descend
ed upon the post
Office department.
For the parcel
post not only Of
fers TO the entire
people the great
onv nj q n c e
of package ship
ment-which the
express companies
failed altogether
10 give to 10000
600 rural inhabi-
ranfs hut IL is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Why Consider Them?

ct think the school teachers in this
town ought to get more money than
they do"
What put that kind of an idea in
your head"
who are educating our children TO
work for $40 or $50 a month. when
we pay our chauffeurs at least 500
and furnish them with board and lodg-
ing besdes?''
But what does school teachin'
amount to, anyhow? Look at most OF
the teachers. They amt got nothin'
but education"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
The Daily Story

Copyrighted 1918. by Associated Bureau.

Ethel" said Mrs. Spencer TO her
niece. Il have something of impor-
lance TO say TO you. Sit down and
give me your attention"
Ethel Digby, a demure little miss of
seventeen. seated herself gingerly, as
though she feared she might injure the
chair with the hundred pounds she
placed on it. and cast her eyes on the
floor.
1T isn't necessary" continued her
aunt for me to go over the circum-
stances of your being here. The pow
err OF wealth and the difference be
tween it and poverty are growing
greater every day. There is much that
1 can do for you with my wealth and
a great deal that l cannot do. i can
put you forward for limited time and
enable you TO mingle with those with
whom we associate, thus giving you
an opportunity to make an advan-
tageous marriage. But you must re
member that it will not do me any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
In many countries the existence of

In many countries the existence OF
the government Is made the cardinal
principle. In this country, since the
end OF the var for the union. thous-
ands OF men think that the govern
ment IL strong enough 20 stand up
against the criticism aud Tasging OF
everybody. We may some time learn
that this Is not true At any rate. pa
triotism Is worth while. a. President
Wilson rightly holds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Effort.

HIS tasks We're hard, the DAYS were long
His profits brought him little glee;
He labored, thinking all was wrong
A toiIer bound in slavery;
But that was when he craved success
To satisfy his selfishness.
He finds his task delightful now.
And JOY is in his every gain:
The lines have faded from his brow,
He pities others who complain.
For he is sladdened by success
In giving others happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Useless Bother.

PA" said little Henry, who was be-
ing led gingerly through the ruins of
Pompeii, 81 don't see why they've got
the streets all dug up here. What's
the use putin In gas or water pipes
when they amt hardly anybody lives
in the town."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

do no: believe exceed the bounds OF
propriety or OF fact IN saying Il looks
like a republican conspiracy against
the progress Of the republic"
Speaker Clark declared the panic
OF 1898 came on as a result OF the Nc
Kinley bill and that there was no truth
IN the "fossilized statement that ca
lamity comes with the democrats and
prosperity with the republicans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Senator Elihu Root says ne would not
accept the republican nomination 70
the presidency II it were offered. And
nobody expects Senator Root 70 20
back on this plain statement and bolt
the party IL r. does not nominate him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Usually the WAY.

Did / understand you to say your
husband had been on a diet for three
months? Has 1t done him any good?"
Yes. ] think 1t has benefited him
some, but It has nearly killed the rest
of US"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

A mirage has been seen in Texas
town. and Ike many other real estate
miraGes, the most prominent features
OF the landscape were the proposed
city parks and great public build
fugs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
A Sign of Age.

Poor old Darlington"
why do you call him old? He isn't
old"
Yes he is. At the horse show the
other night he was more interested in
the horses than in any of the pretty
women"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Why Did She Think Scr

''No,'' said the mistress Of the board
ing house, I'VE cannot accommodate
you. am sorry to say We only take
IN single gentlemen"
Goodness said Mr. Borden. what
makes you think I'm twins FL .a1is~
Home Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
4 Fine Subject.

Doctor" asked the patients wife,
"do you think he will survive the op-
eration?"
Il haven't the slightest doubt of 1t.
A man in his perfect physical condi-
ton could survive almost anything"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rfer. IN Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery Eervics should
be made TO the circulation department..
which should also be notified n every
Instance where i - desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers nave no
authority in the premises.
All communal 5ns % representative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton 40 such articles viii Ee printed
over fictitious signature
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island ~. 1l45 and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

PA, why do people have banquets ,"
For the purpose OF giving men
who do not get a chance to talk at
home an opportunity to show that
they can't talk away from home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Excessive talking, according TO a
Russian scientist. is a dangerous dis
case. John Lind is one OF the health
lest Americans on the Mexican border.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Lucky Sarah

Nine. Bernhard says il is hard
work that keeps her young. The
madame is one of those who have sue
oeeded in playing at their work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

France doesn't know whether II
ought To regard Mrs. Pankhursts an
nouncemeut OF her purpose 10 live
there as q knock or a boost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER
Congressman frem the Fourteenth district

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus-)
Washington, Dec. 20.-Great IS the
parcel post. Bitterly fought as its
passage was by the powerful express
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Send Them AIonq.

War will go out of fashion when
epsllettes and gold braid shall be-
worn by the heroes OF peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Be a good fellow. Make Christmas
joyful for some poor cot, and add 20
rhe sum total Of your own happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
THE ARGUS.

: Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. IL entered at the
postomes as second-clsss natter.J
Rock IsIaEd Member of the Associated
Presa-
BY THE =. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Dec. % in American
History.

11s3-Congress gave a dinner Of over
300 covers to General Washington
at Annapolis to mark his retire
E1ent from the army.
1s23-Colonel Thomas Wentworth Hi2-
ginson, soldier. author and social
reformer, born; died 1911
1sG3-General Michael Corcoran, com
mander Of the Irish Legion and
- hero Of Bull Run, was accidentally
killed in camp near Fairfax, Va.
1s99-Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist,
died. born 1897.
despair and heartacbe cast
am anu or awhile but afte-wa-i
you down 90 ,,ndarstond
thar helD Fol
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-13
School Notes

Herbert Holman came to school
Tuesday with his sweepstakes prize
jewelers. lathe, won at Canyon
County Fair ON the best individual
exhibit of Manual Arts.
Robin-Crow-Cot entertained Tues
day evening, all the lady teachers in
honor of their guests, Miss Kelly, al
so Miss Deborah Steilman, former
ly of the College of Idaho and now
a guest of her sister, Miss Mildred,
Principal of High School. The occa-
sion also happens to be the joint
birthday anniversary of Misses FL
sic Schmid and Velva Grimes, sec
ond and third grade teachers, there
fore the evening was a very honora-
BILE affair in honor of most everybody
and the gaiety of those school marms
on this occasion would better be
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-13
Prof, P. G. Holden and Assistants
| Visit Fruitland

Fruitland farmers enjoyed a rare
treat Tuesday in the visit OF Prof. P.
G. Holden and his assistants, G. H.
Allen, c. NJ. Carroll and w. B.
Broughman the latter acting as
spokesman of the day. The PARTY
was accompanied by about 10 auto
loads of Ontario citizens and nearly
100 farmers gathered at Stegner's
Hall 1890 O'Clock where the meeting
was held. Prof. ]. e. Wagner spoke
at the school house.
w. B. Broughmen in opening his
remarks stated that he did not know
but that he had gotten into the
wrong pew, after looking over this
country and there was nothing to
prevent this being the finest coun-
try in the world, as practically every
thing would grow here you put in the
ground, therefore he would not tell
these farmers What to grow but how
to do it better and how to conserve
the crop to make the most money
and instead of selling the hay for
$500 ton to feed it and make it
worth $40 He spoke with enthusi-
asm of the silo and said where it
was possible the pit silo was the
best, giving directions for coastruc-
ton and stated 20 sacks of cement
would build a 40 ton silo.
He called the corr and alfalfa crop
the farmers greatest assets and
stated when only the ear was aved
two of the nutriment was wasted by
not using the stalk as well. He wam-
ed the farmers here against growing
one crop and advocated a diversity of
crops. His lecture covered such a
wide scope and was so full of inter
est it would be impossible to more
than touch upon 1t. A large number
of bench people went to Ontario for
the evening meeting.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-13
Whitley Bottom News.

Mrs. Jack Meeker and daughter,
Elvira went to Boise Valley last week
to visit with relatives a couple of
weeks.
Mr.. Gene Hammack visited with
Chas White Sunday.
Ben and Robert aHrris are the
proud owners of a fine new buggy,
present from their father.
Henry Jones hauled out fine
load of cedar posts from Payette
and is fencing the Wood & Spauld-
ing place this week.
Earl Boor who was so I'LL of pneu-
monia last week is decidedly on the
mend.
S. ]. Thorp, John Holm, j. H. Boor
and Mrs. Harris, directors of the
Whitley Bottom Lateral Ditch Co. at
tended a meeting of the board m
Payette Saturday.