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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
AN HONEST COURT RULING.

Judge Hendrick OF the New York
county supreme court has made a rul-
ng that shows he is democratic and
right whatever political party he may
belong TO.
An injunction was applied for in the
garment workers strike TO prohibit
the strikers from doing what they con-
tidered perfectly legal acts. Judge
Hendrick promptly and emphatlcally
refused the injunction. and said: Il
have decided TO try these cases on
their merits. and the appellate division
has authorized ME TO sit here for three
months, II necessary, TO take the tes-
Hmony. l shall not grant injunctions
until | have gone thoroughly into the
merits OF the cases. I mean TO get
down 10 the causes OF this strike and
clear the atmosphere If possible"
The arbitrary use Of the Injunction
process in ordinary peaceful labor and
other disputes has been carried Ia
such an extent that It is high time II
should be discontinued. Judge Hen
drick has set an example that judges
generally might well profit by and fol
low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
BLOODIEST FIGHT IN CIVIL WAR

federate army. Florida was at that
time largely relied on for provisions
by Lees army in Virginia and the
army in Tennessee.
Seymour's force, consisting Of three
brigades, with total Of $500 men,
marched west from Jacksonville some
40 miles. East from Lake City to meet
him came General Finnegan, Confed-
crate, with 5,400 men in two brigades,
one of them commanded by General
Colquitt of Georgia. General Finne-
gan selected a position and built
some intrenchments, extending from
one small lake to another quarter of
a mile distant 1t was q strong posi-
ton against frontal attack, but could
easily be flanked, so just before Sey-
mour's arrival the cOnfederates left
their trenches, and, advancing half a
mile, formed in line of battle as Sey-
mour came in sight. The federals, in
stead of attacking in force, sent in one
brigade. which was soon routed, then
another, which Jared likewise, and fin
ally the third. which in its turn was
repulsed in disorder.
The country, perfectly fat, and Gov
cred with long-leaf pines, carried no
underground or other cover, and Meth
er army had any protection, natural
or artificial Both lines were at all
times in full view Of each other, and
/ the fight was continued until nighNall.
/ The federal Losses aggregated in kill.
/ ell and wounded 1,SG1, which was a
little over SO per cent of their force
They also lost 120 horses. The confed
crate casualties totaled 500. Seymour
retreated TO Jacksonville and returned
on board the transports. Thus termi
mated the expedition to bring Florida
back into the union.
Lee and Meade each sustained q
loss of 90 per cent at Gettysburg, as
against the SO per cent suffered by
Seymour at Oiustee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
COLUMBIA Is. c. stateD


Current discussion concerning the
semi-centennial celebra-
ton Of the battle OF Gettysburg seems
predicated in part on the assumption
that the mortality percentage in the
engagement was higher than in any
other important battle of the war be-
tween the sections. Neither at Gettys-
burg nor at Sharpsburg was the maxi
mum of life loss in proportion TO num-
Der of men engaged attained. The rec
ord for percentage Of casualties was
set by a battle at Olutee, which is
unique also in two other particulars,
in that it was the only infantry bat
tie fought in Florida during the war
and was due primarily to political con.
siderations.
The battlefield traversed now by
the Seaboard Air Line tracks leading
from Jacksonville to Tallahassee, lies
13 miles east of Lake City. Chase and
Lincoln in 1864 were contesting for
the republican presidential nomination
Lincoln wrote in January to General
HllluOTe, SldtlONSu dL f1llLOn f1edu, .
c., asking him to send a force into
the interior of Florida to drive out
what few confederates there remained
and to issue a proclamation calling OF
the citizens of Florida to return to
the union. General Gilmore was also
to arrange for holding in Florida a re
publican convention. the hope of and
expectation being of course that the
state would favor Lincoln ever Chase
for president. Gilmore. with his gun
boats and transports, proceeded Il
/ Jacksonville. and dispatched 4 force
under General Seymour into the in
terror, with orders to destroy the rail
road bridges across the Suwanee riv
er. His object was to get control o.
the lumber and naval stores, for tat
use of the union army, and to prevent
the shipment of supplies to the con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
NEVADA BECOMING DECENT.

Nevada. after Jan. !, 1914. will no
longer be a divorce paradise. Cover
nor Oddie OF that state has approved
a bill recently passed by the legisla-
'ure which does away with the six
months residence clause. substituting
therefor a required bona fide residence
q a year for those asking divorce, and
otherwise strengthening the lax d.
yorce statute OF the state.
Nevada is 20 be congratulated. II
has made itself decent in the eyes OF
the sisterhood OF states. It's divorce
laws had long been a crying disgrace
10 the commonwealth and Il Is we'll rid
Of them, says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
There remains now no state IN the
Union which permits free and easy"
divorces. South Dakota, once the haven
OF those who would cast OF tho shack-
les OF matrimony, was closed to them
some time ago. and now Nevada Is re-
deemed.
Possibly some Of those who might
contract hurry up" marriages may
now be brought 10 give some real
thought 20 the matter and understand
that marriage IS a serious. solemn and
important thing. not an experiment
which may be terminated at will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
THE FLIGHT OF GASOLINE.

While considering the high cost OF
living. there is one thing that should
not be overlooked and that is the soar
ing price of gasoline. Gasoline has
gotten 10 be one OF the necessities of
modern business and civilization, and
while committees are being appointed
by the congress of the United States
and other people 70 figure on the high
cost Of living. there should be a special
committee appointed 10 look after and
prevent II possible the elevating prices
Of gasoline.
The prices are almost out Of sight
at the present time. and something
must be done 70 keep the farm ma
chinery and the many automobiles in
motion or automobiling and the run
ming Of threshing machines and farm
engines will become the occupation
and sport Of millionaires only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
THE RECOLLECTIONS OF A
PRESIDENTS WIFE.

It is pointed out that Mrs. Cleve-
land is the first widow OF a president
TO again marry. She was mistress
OF the White house in a very import
ant period in the history OF the coun-
try, and the rumor that she may write
her recollections is interesting.
II Mrs. Cleveland should consent, in
later years, to write out the recollec-
lions OF her life, it would prove a
volume OF surprising interest. Few
people of either sex have had such
privileges OF acquaintance with the
persons Of prominence in the nation.
and OF intimacies with its great events
for so long a period of time. Men do
not reach the White house until mid
die life. She reached it when only
% years old.
It is a wonderful book OF Margaret
Bayard Smiths which remained in
manuscript until our day, and has
been brought out under the title "The
First Forty Years Of Washington So
ciety" If Mrs. Cleveland. at a cor
responding age in her life, we're to
descant with equal frankness on the
scenes and events Of which she has
been great part, the literary product,
from its larger range Of acquaintance,
would prove still more illuminating.
Dolly Madison, in the years of her
widowhood, contributed greatly to the
romance Of early Washington. Her
portrait was the first of a woman 70
be assigned permanent place in the
parlors of the White house. The
home where she lived for many years
as the center OF a group of interesting
friends, has been sympatheticaily pre-,
served, and is now the old part" OF
the Cosmos club.
Mrs. Cleveland's recent visit tc
Washington showed that she had lost
none Of that magnetic charm which
attended her first appearance there
At the last reception at the Whit
house she became the inevitable cen
ter Of groups Of admiring friends. The
honors everywhere paid 70 her made
her visit the notable event OF the
/ Washington winter.
! 1t is understood that Professor Pres
ton, whom she recently married, hal
| been invited TO a chair at Princeton
so that she can still maintain hel
: residence in the university town with
which her earlier marriage IS associ
ated. II she enjoys the allotted spar
Of life" as may be expected. he
later year "recollections" ought L
make G narrative comparable in per
sonal charm with any that have beer
| produced in America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
THE IDEs OF MARCH.

One week from today Woodrow VIII.
son will be inaugurated president OF
the United States. The present con
Eress will retire and the government
Of the nation will be turned over TO
the progressive democracy. This is g
ronsummation that has long been wish
ed. and that viii rejoice the hearts of
patriotic people who have been dissat-
lsfied with the reactionary policies of
the stRndpat republicans.
The country expects great reforms
In the administration Of existing good
laws and in the enactment OF much
decided legislation.
The country. irrespective OF political
division. has faith IN President Wilson.
It believes that he possesses the fac
ulty OF leadership so much needed in
the emergency he is called upon TO
meet.
There are a tew reactionary demo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
FEEDS THE BRUTES.
London's Restaurant That Caters 4


London's Restaurant That Caters 70
Domestic Animals Only.
One OF the most interesting restau-
rants in the world is one in which the
only diners are domestic animals. The
restaurant is in Westminster. London.
The sign on the window reads:
RESTAURANT FOR DOMESTIC AN
IAIALs
ENGLISH MEAT ONLY. FRESH
TWICE DAILY.
The restaurant is arranged 50 that
the domestic animals which patronizs
IT may be perfectly comfortable while
they are getting their meals. Those
that wish 70 do so may sit down while
eating. The women who serve the
diners are very fond OF animals and
know the wants OF each particular Gus
toner. One OF the regular callers at
the restaurant, a dog, prefers having
his meals in private. so instead Of eat
ing his luncheon in the restaurant he
walks from his home TO the place ev-
cry day, buys bis luncheon and carries
Il home. He pays his own bill at the
end OF each week, carrying the money
tied in little wallet around his neck.
Cats. canary birds, g-ldhsh. parrots,
monkeys, squirrels and goats are also
provided for in the restaurant There
is q branch OF the establishment at 123
York road. Battersea.-New York Her
AID
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
DESTRUCTION NO ARGUMENT.

The British suffragets have gone the
limit in their destruction Of public
parks and gardens and dynamiting Of
valuable buildings. Scratching, biting
and screaming, together with break
ing window panes, proved a nuisance,
but the masses looked on with more or
less amused tolerance. The more vio-
lent and destructive forms Of anarchy
have, however, awakened deep hos
tility, and the government will have
TO put over some prosecutions that are
real or get out OF Office. Mrs. Pank-
hurst has now been arrested for the
destruction by dynamite of the country
The penalty for this is II years penal
servitude and the public will demand
that there be no leniency.
Recent dispatches say that Miss Lii
liam Lenton, who was detained for
trial Thursday for setting fire to build
ings in the Kew botanical gardens, was
released on the ground Of illhealth.
She started a hunger strike on enter
ing the house of detention and had
not eaten anything since that day.
Public feeling is high against the
surrender on the part Of the authori'
ties every time a suffraget goes on a
hunger strike. Unless the British gov
eminent announces in the kings speech
/ its determination to introduce legis
lation 10 cope with the subject, the op
position will officially move an amend
ment 10 the address. 1t is time fol
action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

pruss and polished leather appurts-
nances gave a finish to the article.
Anne Braceg1rdle. the most beautiful
actress Of her day. was a wearer Of
clogs. Horace walpole relates in one
OF his letters that Mrs. Bracegirdle
breakfasted with me this morning. As
she went out and wanted her clogs she
turned 70 me and said. I remember at
the playhouse they used to call for
Mrs. oldheld's chair. Mn. Barry's
clogs and Mrs. Bracegirdle's patterns I"
london Spectator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
A Study In Arithmetic.

II don't wonder" said a twelve-year-
old TO his dad. that people come to
the United States from these outland-
ish regions beyond the seas, where
folks use the Roman system Of numer-
alton. Just imagine a kid going to
school there and being given this kind
of problem: MDVIX is divided by CT
how many times? Or. Y multiplied by
VII minus XIX equals how much? Or.
CIV and MYI and DIX minus NC
equals Say. arithmetic Is going to
look like a simple one and one are two
for me after this"-Nev York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
The Real Villain.

Are you the villain in this troupeT'
asked the baggageman who was han
ding theatrical trunks.
NO" replied the youth with black,
curly hair. Il used to be, but the real
villain il the treasurer Of the company,
and by this time he must be about 500
miles on his way to somewhere else"
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Ten cents per week. by car
r1sr. in Rock Island.
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notined in every
instance where II is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications Of arEumentstive
character, political or religious must
have real name attacked for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
ever fictitious Signatures.
Telephones in all departments: Cen
tral Union. West 145. 1I45 and 214s
Union Electric 5I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Pleasure,

I'm awfully sorry" he said, ito
have missed that dance with you. 1t
was all due to a mix-up in my pro-
gram"
Don't give yourself the least con-
Germ" she sweetly replied, "the pleas
uFe was all mine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Educating I'll. Heath.n.

Brother Hardesty. can't you make
your contribution for the education Of
the heather & little larger than usual
this year?"
DIR. Goodman, I'm more than dou-
bling it ! have Just started that
youngest boy of mine TO college" -
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

That show the
need OF change
and rest;
I wonder why men
cling TO places
Whose profits are
but small at
best:
'Poor fools" I say,
they are but
wasting
Their 6 rem g ( h
W n Q = e toll Is
prontless
When each might
far from here be
tasting
The sweets Of we'll
earned careless
ness.
When I am i'll. and
cannot hurry
With those who
haste away to
town
To toll and MOL and
scheme and wor-
ry
! curse Ela fates
that keep me
down:
It seems a pity to be
quiet
While there the
wheels are Whir-
ring still.
And thinking of the
rush and riot,
I sCorn TepOse-
when I am i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
She Had

Have you any unmarried daughters,
Mrs. De WilloughbyT' asked the visi-
tor
'Oh. yes. Mr.. Vanderbloom. MY
daughter Minnie was unmarried last
week by Judge Cuttem.7 replied the
lady.-Harper'k
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Fortunate.

81 find" said Mrs. Gotter Lotto,
that my horizon has been greatly
widened since l have taken up the
study of French"
"Indeed?" replied her dearest friend,
how fortunate that it doesn't have
that effect on your figure!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

A hlghbrow up in Minnesota has put
Aaron Burr above George Washington
for military genius. Benedict Arnold
was a good general and didn't give a
7arn on which side he fought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
MhY2

81 am afraid" said the beautiful
heiress. that you want me only for
the fortune which l shall have"
DO you really fear that?" asked
the baron.
Yes, to be candid-very often"
But why look on the dark side of
things?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
CIoas

Clogs. against which the Lancashire
mill girls are rebelllng. were at one
time worn by women Of all classes
The more refined variety OF the clog
had a thin wooden sole, which was
cut usnsversely in two pieces, attach
ed &c each other By a hinge. Daint~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
In the Wrong Business.

In the Wrong Business.
81 understand that BObsworth
thinks of opening up a new subdivi-
sion"
How can he possibly do that?"
'Why, easily. He owns big tract
Of land and"
81 know. But he's such a poor
talker"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

cratic hold-overs in the senate, but If
anyone can persuade them that right
is right, then Mr.. Wilson is the man.
And II he cannot do this, there are
some progressives who will come to
his assistance.
Abe tdes Of March is almost here.
Let all citizens give the new admin
istration enthusiastic welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Not Always.

New York has the largest floating
population Of any place in the coun-
try, hasn't it?"
yes, except when the Ohio river is
above the danger line"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

HSuJ, anu because OI IlelF SJEdttBlt
position in the home and in the train
ing of childhood. women are vitality
concerned and deeply interested in the
work of the schools"
The Phelps-Stokes lectures on the
negro problem given at the University
of Virginia this year included the fol
lowing subjects: Race relationships
in the south: black-belt negro labor
in slavery and freedOm-Aits efficiency
and its cost; the economic negro; the
public health relation of the race prob
lem in the south. The aim Of these
lectures is ito arouse a scientific in
terest in the better adjustment of the
negro TO American civilization"
Harold W. Foght Of the United
States bureau of education, is now in
Denmark, studying rural schools with
view TO adapting as much as possible
OF Danish experience to the American
country school problem. He is accom-.
panied on the trip by William H.
Smith, rural school supervisor Of Mis-
sissippi, and L. L Friend. supervisor
Of high schools in West Virginia.
Ohio university announces a guar
tet OF new forces" in the state normal
college. The rural school and the de
partment of agriculture are two OF
these forces upon which special EN-,
phasis is laid. since they represent q
definite step in remedying the urgent
problem of rural school facilities.
Night schools Of scientific agricul
ture are proving a popular feature
with the farmers of western Michigan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
The Little Ones.
Little bits of trouble
Borrowed day by day
Make the care that frightens
Hopefulness away.


An Expert.
az never have any trouble with my
gowns"
How is thatFr
''You see, my husband belongs to the
fire department"
"WeHr'
And lie can hook me up in forfy-bve
100000 Mes hiz@tAa ELAraJd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

To the fact that life Is held 50 cheap
ly in Mexico, may be traceable many
Of the ills that beset that unhappy
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

When II gets down to robbing the
court house. it's going some. The jail
has been robbed in Rock Island county
for a good many years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
II.

II the angels could always be sure
there were profits to be gained they
would not so often fear to tread where
fools ruah in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
JUDGED by His Words

"Bindleson says he always weighs
his words before he speaks"
IF he does he cheats himself by
giving light weight"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1874 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postoffics as Eecopd-class mAtter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
PreHs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

superintendent Joyner OF North Car
DINA Is making a strong plea for bet
ter educational facilities for that state.
Among other things he urges that wo-
men be made eligible TO serve on
school boards. in order that the schools
may have the benefit Of their peculiar
fitness for the work OF education. He
declares: by nature and temperar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS

The Buffalo. y. Y, chamber of com
merce is leading in movement to or
ganize vocational farming and voca-
tional guidance in direct connection
with the industrial. educational and So
cial needs of the city. Under the lead
ership Of the chamber a committee
composed Of business men, school
men and social workers is making a
preliminary survey Of the city prepare
tory to mapping out a definite pro-
gram. The work is under the immedi-
ate supervision OF z. w. Weaver, vo-
cational director OF the Brooklyn
boys high school.
Tennessee spent nearly twice as
much money last year for high school
purposes as the year before, and the
actual number Of high school build
ings increased one-third. Other signi-
fcant increases reported by the state
high school inspector are: Enrolment,
80 per cent increase during the year;
daily attendance, Al per cent increase;
length Of average term, ten days moro
than the year before; and teachers,
65 per cent more. In the meantime the
average cost Of high school tuition
has been reduced from 81 TO $3.50
per month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

Good For an Occasional Bouquet.
"He offers me a plotoiic friendship"
Take H." advised her girl chum,
until something better comes along"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

they
special reprand
them
accepted
line distinction be-
a special
the preacher had
OF their identity?
called explainf
al timer
o act?
Why should miles hear distinguished preacher and
possible that church minister to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Feb. rs In American
History.

174G-BirrL u. Charles Cotesworth
Pincknev. statesman and diplomat;
died 49,
IsG3-Couscription bill for men between
the ages of eighteen and forty-fve
years passed by the United States
congress
907-Archibald Clavering Gunter, nov
elist and playwright, died; born
1878
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
The Genial Cynic
BY CHARLES GRANT MILLER.
PREACHING STRAIGHT AT SIN.
BY CHARLES GRAN

Springfield, delivered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

Night schools Of scientific agricul-
ture are proving a popular feature
with the farmers OF western Michigan