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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

FOR SALE - Well improved 120-acre
farm, six miles west of Andalusia.
For particulars, see f. ]. Schave, the
owner on the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

FOR sALEm7Ninety acres in Schuyler
acres in Bates county, Missouri, SIS;
\ both good improved farms; will take
w. a. Deitiker. Milan, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

FOR RENT-Two modern light house.
keeping rooms at 1900 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

FOR SALE-Lots in Shepermann's fifth
addition, Seventh street and Fifteenth
avenue; payments CT So per month.
Can 1900 Sixth street. Old phone
west 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
CAPITAL COMMENT

in baby talk. As soon as he grew old
enough he accompanied his father on
his speech-making campaigns. And
thus he grew up in an atmosphere
saturated with politics and parliament
tary procedure. He learned the rules
of procedure as naturally as he learn
ed to talk.
Bennett went through the Washing
ton public schools. In high school he
discovered new source OF enjoyment
the debating societies. He had a
natural love of debating. To help his
debating he made a close study OF par
liamentary laws. When he finished
high school he was better parliament
tartan than most public men ever get
to be. Time and again he was chosen
On high school debating teams. He
never once was on q losing side.
At the age of Is Bennett Clark got
out on the stump in Missouri as an
active speaker for his father. He was
so effective with his audiences that
Speaker Clark encouraged him in it.
Two years ago Bennett as usual was at
| home in Missouri, during the cam
/ paign. Judge Reuben F. Roy was the
| speakers republican opponent. One
/ day Bennett Clark organized a merry
! party Of boys and drove over to the
Whiteside annual picnic in Lincoln
county. The trip was meant to be
purely a lark, but on his arrival at the
picnic Bennett was surprised to learn
that Judge Roy intended 10 make q
speech. Presently on the picnic
grounds the judge spied Bennett.
What DO you say that we ho.d a
toint debate?" Queried the dignifed
jurist jokingly.
You're on" instantly accepted the
son OF the speaker.
Bennett was attired in a flannel shirt
an old pair of pants and a Tapping
slouch hat. The judge was properly
dressed up for the occasion. Bennett
today modestly refuses TO tell about
the forensic contest tina: followed. But
Gis.ntercgted observers say that he
figlrativcly wiped up the ground witt
the legal Iuminary. At any rate tins
chairman of the republican county
committee next day wrote to Judge
Roy warning him not to engage In any
other debates with Bennett Clark.
Speaker Clark is wrapped up in hi.
two children, Bennett and Genevieve
The daughter. considered one OF thi
most besut:fU, girls in Washington so
Getty, though younger than her broth
er, already has a national reputation
rs a newspaper writer. Bennett is hi
fathers closest associate. Most an!
day they may be seen going to lunch
locked arm in arm. Incidentally. tht
young man while serving as hous
} parliamentarian is finding time g tax,
the law course CT a Washington unl
ve-sity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

Peoria Herald-Transcript sings for It
the following requiem:
Tears for the Illinois. That grand
old craft Of the state fish commits
sion which was named after the pay
master of the general assembly and
which for many years has been doing
politics for state administrations, will
soon pass to the naval reserve. No
body, apparently, was willing to pay
the waiver price.
Governor Dunno, who, in addition
to being champion of the initiative
and referendum, is commander of the
land and naval forces of the state,
has come to the conclusion that the
Illinois must go back to the minors.
By executive order, this good ship Of
state which has been doing food duty
along the Ohio and Mississippi riv-
ers, and which is now .soiourniRg at
Cairo, will be transferred to Alton,
where her future home viii be.
The governor also has directed
that an inventory of the property
aboard be taken. Captain Spear, COM
mander of the craft, will be retaine ed
in service, but most of his sailors will
be laid off, A gasoline launch, which
is part of the steamers equipment
has been ordered shipped to Havana
for use of the fish commission. Gov
ernor Dunno expresses the opinion
| that small craft are better suited 70
the needs of the commission than
| boats of the Illinois type and his word
is law with respect to fishing craft
For many years the Illinois has
piled up and down the Illinois river
Politicians of all degrees have enjoy
ed her hospitality, and have thrown
beer bottles over her emaciated sides
The Illinois was generous soul. She
would never accept cash fares, and
she entertained state officials and
politicians without prejudice She
told no secrets to grand juries or tc
newspapermen. Her only crime was
old age and toryism.
Her taking off is epochal. If tbs
politicians at Springfield pass the
Hurburgh anti-pass bill, they will bC
compelled TO walk, and walking may
compel them to think. For thereaf
ter, they will be unable to graf theil
passage either by land or by sea-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

assistant superintendent OF mails,
With headquarters at the central
branch Of the 81. Louis, Mo-, postof-
Ace, died Of hemorrhage OF the brain
On the steamer Bald Eagle yesterday.
At frst {: wss suspected that MS
death vas due 20 poison, but IA autop-
sy showed no trace of poison n the
body.
Mr.. Gmith was taken suddenly I'll
about II D. n. yesterday. and when
found IN his s.a:eroom wAs lying on
the floor unconscious end IN great
pain. He wss apparently in the best
Of spirits throughout the day and
evening.
Mr.. Smith left 81. Louis Saturday
afternoon on his way to Peoria, and
wss expecting to return with the
steamer yesterday morning He told
his wife las: week mat ne naa Er
ranged to take his vacation e! once
in the hope o: improving his health.
and he took the boat trip in the be.
lief that the fresh air would belef;
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
TIE CHINESE KEPusLic.

Peking had good reason 70 make q
festival OF the formal recognition o.
the Chinese rep.blic BY the United
States. enc It Is well that this country
took the cad among the great nations
Of the world in such acknowledgement
OF the success Of the revolution which
transformed China from one OF the
most despotic empires into q nation
with modern constitution guarantee.
ins popular government and fres IN
situations.
No other great power stood il 90
favorable a position for such acton.
The attitude OF tic United States dur
ing the troubles which the Boxer re-
bellion brought on China was more
generous and helpful than that OF any
European nation and the course Of this
country since that crisis has been SO
friendly and go important 70 the
safety and welfare ct China that its
value has often been publicly acknowl.
edged BY Chinese statesmen OF the
highest rank.
Moreover, the greatest republic
ought 70 lead in the encouragement
and supper. OF al sane and reasonably
directed movements for the spread
and Npbuildlng CT free institutions. II
Is the impressive example Of success
under such government to which low
ers OF freedom, the world over, turn
for proof OF the practical success OF
liberty and its power TO benefit man
kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
RULING FAVORS HEARST

Judge Holds Sullivan Amended De.
eIaration is Not Sufficient.
Peoria, Ill. May 1S.-Hclding that
the amended declaration of Roger @
Sullivan is not suficien: on which to
base q suit for libel, Judge Leslie D
Puterbaagh, in the circuit court yes
terday. sustained the demurrer filed
by attorneys rePTesentiRg William r
Hearst in the case brought By Su-ii
van for damages in the sEm CT SIS, 000
After sustaining the demurrer 10 the
smended declaration, ettGFReys repre-
santilg Sullivan declared their iEiel
lion of carving The case 70 the higher
court, Notwithstanding the decision Of
the lover courts.
Sullivan claims 70 have aseo uesjed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

am a poor man; must pan with care.
So that my earRiags may suffice to keep
Want from my door; NJ Watchful serv-
ants wear
My livery. nor guard lie while I sleep;
am a poor man, but no children weep
In cherries places or 60 hungry to their
beds
Because of greed that I have ever
shown;
No hopeless men are sitting with bowed
heads
Because of hopes which I have over
BY claiming earnings which were not
my own.
I am a poor man; I must long in vain
For lu1uries my purse will not supply;
But have never shanled myself to gain
Their favor who are powerful or high;
I am poor man, but have not cared
to try
To profit by debauching. or by tempting
those
To whom the. public's trusts have been
consigned;t
I have not looked upon men as my foes
Because they have with splendid zeal
declined
To herd with those that We're to honor
blind
am a poor man: must get along
BY laboring when I would rather play;
But one of many in the moving throng,
In fancy only I may fare away,
Forgetting the hard duties of the day;
I am q poor man, but I may be sure,
thank God,
That there is no one lying white and
cold,
And that no bones are crumbling meath
the sod
Because OF poisoned food that I have
sold
To satisfy a sinful greed for gold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

Says the Nnuvoo Independent:
Congressman TGyenner has our
thanks fer a copy Of the Anal com
pleted census OF Illinois. Ii IS valua.
BILE for future reference. Il will be 10
years. IN all probability, before an.
other census VIII be taken. Mr.. Tay.
ennor is proving an excellent of.ci2l.
We believe he VIII make o2s OF the
best ccngressmen our district has ever
had, because he Is interested in the
peoples wants"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

10" Oh ClSdL-IlnDeu, heeu-Syeu
manly appearing young fellow, who
managed the volumes of "Preeedents''
and always had the volume open at
the proper citation to support the rul-
ing of the moment And sometimes,
when the speakers attention was dis
tracted and parliamentary points arose
for decision, the young man would ex-
plain the situation in a hasty word or
two, and the speaker would make his
decision on that advice.
The speakers adviser was his own
son, Bennett Champ Clark, the apple
Of his dads eye, and the new parlia-
mentarian OF the house. Bennett
Clark is just % years old-the young.
est parliamentary expert the house
ever had. When Charles R. Crisp,
parliamentarian of the last house was
elected to congress last fan, Bennett
Clark applied for his position and
landed it. He was then a senior in
the University Of Missouri. But he
dug into his studies, did the final
years work in six months, took the OK
aminatiOns and received his \. B. de-
T gree in March, and in April was OF
hand for the beginning Of the ezra
/ session.
/ Bennett Clark IS a living example to
prove that ability runs in families
Almost his whole life has been spent
4 in Washington, and during almost al
| his leisure time ne has sat IS a spec
/ tator in the house. Every two years
/ he went to Missouri to be with hi.
/ father in the congressional campaigns
A. the age Of three he delighted the
/ Clark family one day by standing OF
q chair and Iisping a political speech
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
MENACE OF THE CURTAIN.
Window Draperies and the Campaign
Against the White Plague.

Against the White Plague.
If the worldwide campaign against
tuberculosis is going to be a success it
cannot be too strongly impressed that,
like charity. preventive measures must
begin at home. Fresh air must be OBJ
tanned by each occupant Of every room
in the house. This can never be ac-
cOmplished until housewives realize
that the body is of more value than
raiment and an abundant supply OF
pure air of more Importance to life
than the maintenance of the traditional
snow whiteness of pair Of window
curtains.
The fear Of soiiing white curtains
and also Of admitting dust and dirt
into the rooms where 1t can settle on
furniture and ornaments is quite as
much responsible for the closed win
dow habit as is the dislike Of drafts.
1t is hard 10 overcome prejudice and
harder still 10 root out an old establish
ed custom. but nevertheless these ele-
meltaEy facts Of hygiene should be
taught plainly and simply to elder
girls in school so that wiser habits of
house management may be incuicated.
To abolish curtains altogether from
the windows of private dwellings
would be. perhaps, too much to expect
Of the present generation. but il this
ideal cannot get be attained they might
be made of some less expensive or
more readily renewable material. For
the Jake Of appearances human liTeS
must DOT be allowed 70 suTer.-Londen
Gsdlezl Press aud Circular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

"what has happened? All, see it all!
You found letter in his pocket"
at wasn't that" the miserable
young woman answered; che came
home and told NE that ne had had his
life insured"
"Well?'
well, If he really loved me,
wouldn't he have had mine insured in
stead of seldshly going and having
all this protection put upon himself?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

ers of the various
political pa r t i e S
and factions strug-
Cling for every
tactical advantage,
parli a N e n t a = V
questions C a m e
fast and furiously
for the speaker to
settle. He settled
them all as they
came without a
moments hesita-
ton and with that
clear-headed judg-
ment for which he
is famous.
That the speak
er's q decisions were
fawless was due in
large part to the
presence at his e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Gnnd lime 70 Recin.

Mr.. Rockingham-Now, Margaret, I
want you to economic. I want you
to save every cent you can.
Mrs. Why, Alexander,
I thought you said the other day that
prosperity had returned-that you
were making barrels OF money.
Mr.. Rockingham-Yes. That's why
/ want you to economize. You can do
it now and it won't make any differ
ence whether you excite suspicion or
not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
May Is IN American
History.

lSGI-Great Britain issued proclama-
tion OF neutrality in American civil
war.
SG2-P President Lincoln proclaimed tho
captured seaports Of Beaufort. = 81
Pois ATS e G.. cad New OTsearS
sEsf 20 szS ;szseS4s5 ssa2<az1rns ~
minatine The zSg kSckzGe.
foie-Tt-S US,ited States E5yeTxlEF7ys
asked permission of Cuha To- raise
tire battieShiI Maine. wrecked In
Havana hariJor Feb. IL, 1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
ia Csuss Fer Worry.

"What do you suppose your fathef
VIII say when ask permission to mar
~ you:"
II don't know, But I wo'Ildn't wor-
~. He didn't refuse any OF the men
who asked foe Iny four older Eisterz."
-Dstreit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
the GOOD SHIP ILLINOIS.

The good ship Illinois has for many
years been a familiar craft on the
Mississippi river. IL formerly made
its headquarters at Quincy, where os-
tensibiy Il was In the service OF the
Illinois FISH commission. Nov, how
ever, the Illinois must so, and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
The Genial Cynic
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER.
HABITS.
Es GRANT MILLER.

a Philadelphia embezzer says that he can remem-
Der the time his life when the owing of So worried
aim. But owing money may, like many other things, be-
come habit the conscience. acquired the
habit years felt uneasiness in borrowing
ell the money he could get his hands on, without
waiting for the owners consent.
How doth breed habit in mani"
Habit lies at the basis of al our ordinary actions.
Everything that do repeatedly becomes and ha
bitual.
David Hume declares that the habit of seeing the
bright side of things is worth than thousand
pounds year.
Diligence economy and perseverance habits that
carry life steadily favoring winds carry
ship to
is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

It has always been customary for
the republican party 10 take credit
for the growing crops and good wealth
er. Crop End weather conditions to-
day indicate that the wind ard the
sun and the wheat are not stand pat
ters" but are vigorously progressive
and commercially democratic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

The Duke de Montpeasier has an
nounced that he will not, e invited. be
the Prince Of Albania. Which 10 q
perfectly good way for the Duke de
MoatpensieT TO make known the fact
that there Is such q person as the Duke
&c Mortpensier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

"Only four OF the Is democrats who
were 10 vote against the tariff bill
stood up az last" says the New York
World, land three Of these are never
anything but republican when sugar
Is concerned"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Where IL Failed.

"Ah, yes" they sighed, love will
find a way"
But they learned that it wouldn't
when they reached the station three
minutes before train time and dis
covered that he had left his tickets
and his money in his other clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
THE SELFISH THING.

mo, mamma"
sobbed the IN
happy young wife,
G org e doesn't
love me. I found
it out last night"
"Oh, my poor
child" the moth
er eXcla i'm e d,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

in an article published in the Chicago
Examiner. He sets forth that the ar
t!c,e :ntimEtes he had bri5ed the leg
islate-s n voting for Lcrlmer. The
court yesterday held that tho article
n question does lot bear that con
Etruc.ioa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

TERAS-Ten eeuts per week, by car
rier. IN Rock Island.
Complaints Of delivery service should
BE made to tho circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where e IS desired to have
paper discontinued, as carriers have no
authority n the premises.
Ali communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious must
haYo~real namo attacked for publica-
tor No such articles will be printed
ever fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments: Cen.
trail Union, West 145, 1145 and PAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

President Huerta OF Mexico prom
ises action Which IS unnecessary,
since Carranza and a few more insur-
recto generals will see TO it that he
gets il anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

London. on account of that Crane
Juice dinner. calls our national capital
"Wishy-washing-ton' After this we
shall refuse to be indignant, no mat
ter what the London sufTragets do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Back to Earth.

He climbed the ladder or SUCCESS,
His Jaws were set, his look was
grim,
And many q mans unhappiness
Could be directly traced to him.
Men marveled at his heartless
strength;
He stood upon the topmost round; d.
A foolish woman smiled at length,
And then he tumbled to the ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

Just to enliven the occasion, Uncle
Joe Cannon ought to arise and make
n few heartfelt remarks about Gov.
ernor Hi Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

The, election in Mexico is set for
Oct. 90. This affords all the time
needed for smuggling in the necessary
arms and ammunition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

Maybe scutari was burned by spon-
taneous combustion due TO friction
among the five languages spoken by
the allies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

The government doctors report on
Doc Friedmann's discovery may be as
enthusiastic as could be expected of
doctors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

/ OK course. the fly cops are expected
to take leading part in the swatting
I campaign next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
All He Heard.

swell, Willie, hear you have q
new baby at your house"
Yep"
What is it, a little sister Of lit
tie brother?"
Il dunno. All heard was pa
kickin' about it bein' an ultimate con-
sumer."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
POSTAL OFFICIAL DIES

81. LeuislsH Expires on Beard Steam
eF ea!e Eagle at Peoria.
Feoria, luY Nay 1sI-HeuTy Smith,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
BY CLYDE Il. TAVENNER.

CONGRESSMAN FROM THE FOUR
TENTH DISTRICT.
Especial Correspondence Of The Argus.)
Washington, May 11.-During the
closing hours of the debate on the
Underwood tariff bill, with the lead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
Tuesday May 10, 1918.

The rumor that DR.. Friedman is re-
lated to DR.. Cook is probably IN
founded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

California is not sending any "see
America first" literature to Japan this
summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13

persistent
s
that MAY form habits; MUST form
anything
which all
speech thought feeling
walking bundles of habits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
THE ARGUS.

Published daily al 1924 Second ave-
nre. Rock Islans. Ill entered at the
pcstofice e. second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-13
TERAs-Ten ceuts per week, by ca

BY THE J. W. POTTER co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-23
STERLING SILVER FLATwARE

I have over $4,000 worth OF Sterling
Silver tiatware in the store-the latest,
most stylish silver and the very best
grade manufactured. The prices are
as attractive as the goods Come in
and look over the stock and select
such articles as you want for your
self, the family or friends. Gifts from
this stock last a lifetime and are al
ways a source of pleasure and satisfac-
ton, both to the giver and those who
receive them. A. E. Burnett,
(Ad tfl The Jeweler.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-23
BOARD OF TRADE
Officers for Ensuing Year Elected
"Wednesday Evening

The Board of Trade had sfenderIy
-attended but energetic meeting Wed
nesday evening" Officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows.
President E. Chace
Vice President-George MacKay.
Secretary-AR- C. Muncaster.
Treasurer-Jake Brown.
Board of Governors. NJ Meffert.
20. Carmichael. j. c. Boozer. ". A.
knight and 4. G. Cobb.
I NJ Murray's application for
membership was accepted.
Commodore Goodwin of Lake Weir
made application for nom resident
membership. and accompanied the ap-
plication with an interesting letter.
which we will publish tomorrow.
There being no further business, the
board adjourned till its next regular
meeting, Wednesday evening, Feb II.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-23

merchandise business and hotel at her
home town on the east coast between
and st. Augustine.
A party, composed OF Mr.. B. A. Will
Jams, Miss Haney and Mr.. Albert Brog-
don and Miss Ray of Leesburg motor
ed to 0cala Sunday afternoon, spent
the evening and had dinner at the Har-
rington and returned home that eve
ming, making a most delightful trip.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-23

OF the Theatrical Attractions Booked
for the Temple
Jan. 24-The Smart Set
Feb. 3-Madam X
Feb. 1.-The Fortune Hunter.
Feb. 6-Paul Gilmore in Havoc"
Feb. THE Girl From Rectors.
Feb. 1.-THE Trail of the Lonesome
Pine.
Feb. 14-Freckles.
Feb. 1.-THE Goose Girl
Feb. 25-Newlyweds and Their Baby.
Feb. 2S-Climax.
March 3-The White Squaw
March 10-Human Hearts.
March 25-Evans' Honey Boy Min
strels.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-23
THE FIRE THIS MORNING

Fire in the roof of house owned
and occupied by Rachel Mcintyre, a
colored woman, In the third ward
brought the fire department out 1t
1880 this morning. The blaze was eK-
tinguished by the chemical engine,
with only about sa5 damage