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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
THE CURIOSITY.

Every once In a while the people
find themselves wondering how some
men manage TO break into the United
States senate. This time take Sena-
tor Poindexter from Washington.
Recently he offered a resolution
calling on the president to explain
what matter "of even greater delicaoy
and nearer consequence" he referred
TO in his address to congress. the one
in which the president asked for the
repeal of the clause which permitted
vessels in coastwise shipping TO pass
through the canal free OF tolls
II ought to be manifest that II
President Wilson had thought IL ad-
visable to name these particular mat
tiers he would have done so in his
address. He did not mention them by
name: and certainly no member OF
congress should have had the least
difficulty in understanding why he
didn't
It would embarrass the president TO
go further into detail. would handicap
him in handling the diplomatic mat
tiers he had in mind.
Senator Poindexter must have I'M
derstood this just as do other mem
beers OF congress. Yet he doesn't hesi-
tate to break loose"
Surely a senator is expected to make
a better showing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

the great majority OF cases. Pow
erty. which often huddles the sick and
the we'll into one or two miserable
rooms is to blame for the propaxa--
ton OF thousands OF cases OF tuoer-
culosis which could be prevented by
segregation
There Is no feature of the campaign
against the white plague more import
ant than that OF providing free sana-
forums where the patient can be
treated, not only for his own good. but.
that of mankind In general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER

IL should be easy TO remember tine
intermediate registration day, March
II, because Il is St Patrick's Day.
On that day unregistered voters can
qualify to vote at all subsequent cleo
tons until the general registration,
October 3 and 1s.
Men who are properly registered
March II will be qualified 20 vote
at the judicial primary March "a. the
April Z spring election, the special
judicial election April IS. and the
statewide primary Sept 8. when sena-
toriaI, state, congressional, legislative
and county tickets are 20 be nomi-
mated.
Women who are properly registered
on March II can vote at all subse-
quent elections until general regis.
tration, but they are restricted 10 vot-
ing for only such ofices as are speci-
fed in the suffrage act.
Il is said the women aro taking
great interest IN the approaching April
Z election when they have equal rights
with the men on ell offices and cues.
tions-the choice OF supervisors,
school board members and dectsioo OF
the local option question
March IT n the day upon which the
electors-men and women alike
should quality for the April election.
Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Voter. Il will
be well for you 20 read the above facts
carefully and make sure on 81. Pat.
riclx's day that your name Is written
there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

the adoption of such a report, II made
by the full committee. II the matter
goes to the floor of the senate 1t VIII
pass that body and will then go before
the house, which. / am confident VIII
take similar action.
81 have heard nothing Of any admin
istration stand which may be taken on
the matter. / doubt very much II
President Wilson would place any
thing in the way of its passage, pre-
rerring to believe that he would as
sist rather than retard it."
Nine states that have prohibition at
the present time are counted upon as
already assured to support the amend
nlert to the constitution should II be
passed by congress, namely, Naine,
North Dakota. Tennessee, North Caro-
lima, Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia,W
Virginia and Mississippi. other states
that the prohibitionists feel confident
of. when they have forced compaigns
en- the subject, are New Hampshire
Iowa. Washington, Texas, Oregon, viz
ginia, Arkansas. Vermont, South Da-
kota. Michigan, Alabama, Kentucky,
Florida. Idaho, Minnesota. Nebraska
and Ohio. In the remaining states
they acknowledge that they VIII nave
hard fights. but say that they will win
through continued fighting and by de-
feating, every political leader who op-
poses them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

group of date palms and little grass
that the camel promptly nipped away.
Paul watered the camel, satisfied his
own thirst and plucked some dates
and filed his saddlebags with more OF
the desert fruit. He filed his flask
with the cold water and also filled
goatskin water bag that dangled limp
ly from the saddle.
He looked to his weapons to see that
they We're in readiness; then, sitting
down with his back against a tree, he
turned his face toward the west, where
he might watch for the coming Of his
enemies.
Occasionally he closed his aching
eyes, but he did not dare to hold them
thus for very long. He caught him
self nodding now and then.
1t had been a long day and wear
ing one
Paul Dunlap had left the city on the
rim OF the desert with a faithful guide
who was to lead him across the AL
gerian desert to Murzuk. Ali Mora
had been highly recommended by the
hotel where the American was stop
ping, and Paul had been attracted by
the alert, bright eyed young man.
On the third day out, when the desert
city was far behind. Ali Mora had sud
denly sickened. Whether 1t was some
organic trouble or whether 1t was a
malady induced By a trial of some of
Paul's timed provisions the. American
that All Mora hadsdeveioped a high
fever and suffered much pain
Paul had searched his FIRST aid" case
for remedies and had applied such as
he deemed would help the stricken
man. But all to no purpose.
Just at sunset the night before All
Mora had turned his face toward
Mecca and died. and at that very mo-
ment a large band OF Bedouip Arabs
came flashing up on their unshod
horses.
Their leader, q fierce eyed sheik of
commanding presence. demanded the
reason of the guides death. and when
Paul had endeavored to explain in
hating Arabic they had cut him short
and pronounced death against him.
So he sat down and leaned against
the recumbent form OF his camel while
the Bedouins made preparations 10
take him TO their encampment.
All Mora's death had got him into
trouble. THIS rowing band OF \ Arabs
had seized the opportunity to rob him,
and II he escaped with his life he
would be lucky.
Well. he had managed to escape from
them as they journeyed toward theiren
campment. Just as the black shadows
OF their tents came into view Paul had
maneuvered his camel around a sand
hillock and was mile away before
his flight was discovered.
II he could circle around to the
north and then return TO his starting
place. the city of Ghourd: Aghrad, he
was positive that with another guide.
perhaps little body guard. he could
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
NEGLECT IN THE WHITE
PLAGUE.

One OF the great obstacles TO the
elimination OF tuberculosis Is the
neglect OF precautions against con-
tagion by members OF the families of
afflicted persons While tuberculosis
has long been recognized by the medi-
al profession as infectious. there has
been a tendency by the laity 20 disre-
gard fits dangerous possibilities 20
.hose living with its victims. DR..
Herbert G. Lampson OF Minneapolis.
presents some startling figures as a
result OF his investigations into the
family contagfousness OF consump-
tom"
There were 30 tuberculosis and
IS nop-tuberculosts families. In
the 40 tuberculosis families. 2O7
individuals were examined of
whom IsS showed evidence of tub
CIRCULAR Infection. In the 10 non
tuberculous families. so indiyid-
uals were examined. OF whom two
showed evidence OF tuberculosis
infection. and two were suspicious.
That n. 90. % per cent OF indiyid-
uals examined IN tuberculosis
families showed evidence of infec-
ton. while only 21z per cent OF
those examined IN non.tuberculous
families showed evidences OF in-
lection with tuberculosis.
Among the 40 tuberculosis fani-
lies were 10 families containing 81
= individuals, every one OF whom
showed evidence OF tuberculosis
- infection.
Ignorance and neglect, f. must be
borne In mind, arc not responsible for
the nonsegTegatton Of tho tubercular
from o6her members ofsths family IN ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Two New Jersey worsted mills are
charging their plants and one in
Ohio 81 increasing its capital from
81. 900. 900 TO $1O.OOO.OOO. All the wool
en- mills and worsted mills of North
Adams. Mass, are running full with
orders ahead. Thus does one days
news show how havoc has been
zrought upon the wooden industry by
/. free wool and a tariff on worsteds as
low a. IS per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
March IL in American
History.

l74S-George washington, az la .vaf
OF sixteen. began work as s''
In Virginia. -,,slt
1S2O-Benjamin West. noted sorp
and historical painter, died.
17SS. n..a
ls9s-General William StarSe az
Grams. noted Federal coin'"
died; born 1921.
Babies Good Trait .,.s Il
Another good thing about r me
that they never go around 'e ''n
smart things their daddies sai'
weston News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
osveho and orinao.

The gnHoho now nearly sxtinct1 was
the cowboy Of the Argentine pampsa
q bali wild fellow who, dressed 10 bis
''Doncho." spent his entire dine looking
after thu great droyes Of cattle that
roamsd over tbs South American
plains. "Gringo" n q term applied By
the South Americans 60 q North Amer.
lean or EngiiEhmaB aud sometimes By
the people of AsSfco 10 an Americas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

The New York cabarets are TO be
permitted. TO remain open till a m.
Heretofore they were obliged TO close
an hour earlier. The extra hour is not
TO accommodate the home folks but to
catch the dollars Of the invaders from
the bushes who can't sleep with troll
ley cars roaring above and below
e them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Los Angeles-"Toxic poisoning was
the cause of the death of seven men
who we're treated for blood disease
at the county hospital recently, &C
cording to a report submitted by sur
geons who conducted the post-mortem
examinations. The coroner expressed
his hope the county grand jury would
determine If any criminality were in
voIyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
A Recommendation.

Say, you know something about
young Spifieigh. He has applied TO
me for a position. What kind or
chap is he?"
well, I can say for him that he Is
inclined to be steady"
That's good. want a steady man
Yes. Find a windy corner on
sloppy day and you'll be pretty sure
to see him steadily waiting there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

The Emporfa Gazette says that
santa Fe pay day is a great deal OF a
nuisance in Emporia- The employees
cash their checks and spend their
money at the stores. and as con-
sequence. the tired clerks are over
worked and cannot go TO the moving
ricture shows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
ALL HE NEEDED TO KNOW.

II can't under
stand" the the
atrical manager
complained. why
you are barring
my show. You
say 1t is indie.
cent; but you
haven't seen 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Miss Zelie Emerson OF Jackson.
Mich. because Of her suffragete Of
lenses in London has been threatened
with deportation as an undesirable
alien. We would advise Zelie to de-
port while the depOrting is good. as
the chauiauqua agencies are about 10
close their bookings for the coming
summer season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Observation-Disclosures gathered by
United States District Attorney II,
Snowden Marshall of New York that
the Metropolitan Tobacco company OF
New York is operating in restraint OF
trade will be laid before Attorney Gen.
eral McReynolds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

A New Jersey Judge says a girls
lips are sacred He advises the girls
70 keep the boys guessing. perhaps not
taking into consideration that some OF
me boys might take the law into their
own hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Two Chicago women on trial for
murder refused TO be judged by iuries
Composed OF members OF their own
sex. probably on thetheory that II
takes a woman 20 know woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
6reatne&a.

Every man might be great at some
thing. you know"
Yes, ! heard one OF your neigh
bors say. the other day. that II you
had gone In for that sort of thing
early In life you might have become
one OF tho worlds greatest porch
painters"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

. The Goelets are 70 have "a digni-
fled divorce" The stipulated alimony
will probably be "a dignified sum- as
Mr.. Caldwell said on a memorable
occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

The jingoes still are unable to IN
derstand a president who doesn I
think that a nations honor lies in the
achievements OF its armies and navies-
Peace has her victories as well as in
var
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
Mot La IL XAt

1.-THE Muchmores have a butler and
a footman now"
Yes. but they must still be regard.
ed as parvenues. They haven't been
prominent long enough to have a
skeleton IN the closet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
Wendarina.

no you know that q piano contains
q mule Of wire7"
Does ~ I wendsr how many
square feet of sheet tin the ordinary
piano containsY"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

How do you know 1t is indecent"
You are advertising that 1t was a
great success in New York, aren't
you?" asked the chief OF police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
ExosptioW.

Things are never as great as We
expect them TO be-"
oh, ] don't know. What about the
blowing up you expect 70 get from
your wife when you arrive home iate,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
In the Book psnartmsns.

you advertise satisfaction o. money
refunded"
Eyes, madam"
"Weli. I'm not satisfied with the way
this novel turns out. The heroine mar
ried the wrong man, SO I'D like my
money back. please. Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
All In His Favor,

''Is your husbands life insured In
your favor, Mrs. Peok7"
I'm my favorf No. consider that
am doing the favor In letting him
have hts life insured, while mine Is
not"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Ensiishmen who can watch one
game OF cricket for two days are COM
planning that baseball is HOMOGENEOUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
WHAT ka Had.

Old Lady Ito seedy looking library
boy)--Have you got "Epietetps?"
Bey-No. thank yen, mumr it's only
Q bad cold and sore froat.-Lonaos
Punch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

William A Brady, manager OF theat-
real stars and prize fighters has con
-s.racted with q big city newspaper 10
tell the story OF mis- life. II he only
would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

Let's not waste our sympathy on the
under dog II he started the scrap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

The world is cold and gray una dismal
1t offers not Joy to me:
I FOUNDER IN q slough abysnaI.
Deprived OF hope. bereft OF slee-
For weeks my fare he's been but rneaeer'
OFT hungry have gone to bed
With hope that has been brave ana
eager
Iva hsId INV peace and looked ahead;
But all my hoping ends in sorrow
And all my efforts in defeat;
Stay not TO tell me that tomorrow
Life may seem good again ana sweet.
What rnocking lucklcssness is mine!
All bitter sorrow-bitter, bitter!
I'VE been invited out to dine.
Ard have n headache that's a Splinter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

TERAls-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island: 81 per year by mail
In advance
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified IN every
instance where 81 IS desired 10 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the promises.
All communications OF arEuTnentafiVe
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for puohca-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trai Union. Rock Island las. 1145 and
214s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
Z5eI1u1yefH E

All. bitter. bitter,
bitter SORROW
Speak not to me
of h ope or
rnirth,
Nor pause to tell
me that tomor-
row
Theworld may rec
ogntze my worth.
That fortune may
decide to raise
me
Above the weary
toiling crowd,
That { n 3 e W h o
doubt me now
may praise me.
That ok m a y
make me glad
and proud
Stay not to tell me
that 1 fritter
The moments fool
ishiy away;
The sorrow I pos
sess Is bitter.
I would not, IL I
rI hA oa~f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1884 Second ave.
nue. Rock Island. Ill entered At the
postofice as second-olass rnattsr)
Rock Isiaad Member of the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-11

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
NEW BAKERYDEUVERY

c. II. Smith, the popular baker at llS
West Superior ST., has been compelled
by the rapid increase in business to in
stall new system of delivery for his
baked goods. Mr.. Smith has been in
the city since November p, 1913, and
during that time has increased his bust
ness better than 100 per cent. He has
purchased a bread wagon twelve feet
long, five feet deep and three feet wide,
containing twenty-five compartments for
pies, bread, rolls and cakes. 1t is a
dust-proof, sanitarv outfit designed with
a li"ht greer background anu =. :. :.
decorated in red, black and yellow The
work was done by Henry Moran. Ii
has his old motto painted on both sides,
Made Clean, Sold Clean" The wagon
will be placed on the streets Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
WILD FLOWER SHOW

The annual Wild Flower show will be
held under the auspices of the Civic
Improvement League in the new High
school Saturday, May 9th, from | 100
till 4 80 p. m. Children from the third
to the ninth grades are eligible to COM
pete, and it is hoped that large number
will enter the contest.
All flowers must be in the exhibit
room not later than Saturday noon, and
left there till the judges and committee
permit of their removal.
Prizes will be awarded for the best
flowers.
The children receiving prizes are ask
ed to take their flowers to the Masonic
Home and such places as may be decided
by the committee.
Everybody is invited and urged to
come to the wild flower show.
Chairman School Gardening Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

A. +. Schultz of Howell, who is to as
sumo the superintendeucy of the Alma
schools at the close of the present year,
is spending today in the city.
Mrs. A. f. Bruske spent Friday after.
noon with her daughter, Mrs. James
Dawson, enroute to her home in Holland
from Cadillac, where she gave an address
at the meeting of the Presbytery.
Having purchased an Electric Shoe
Dryer which will shorten the time nee
essary to clean and polish shoes, especi-
ally white, tan. and suedes. again sol
icit a share of your business. Courteous
treatment to all is our motto. AL Davis,
Cigar Store. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
LOCAL HAPPE N|AGS

See A. w. Brock before selling your
wool. X
James Kress was in Owosso Sunday
visiting friends.
Mrs. c. Newcomb of Merrill spent
Friday in the city.
Mrs. A. B. Button spent Saturday in
Ashley on business.
Postmaster Burns OF ST. Louis was an
Alma guest Sunday.
r. B. Wagner was in Grand Rapids
on business Monday.
Miss Dora North was guest of her
parents in Vicktonville Sunday.
Clyde Weaver of Saginaw spent sew
eral days last week in Alma.
r. V. Lott attended the band concert
in St. Louis Friday evening.
Mrs. B. F. Smith of Harriette visited
relatives in Alma last week.
A. w. Brock wants your wool and
will pay best prices. X
DR.. n. F. McClinton of Chicago was
a guest of friends in the city Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamp of St.
Louis were Alma visitors Saturday.
Robert Burns of Detroit is filling po-
sition at the Motor Truck Factory.
Mrs. Amos Button of Sumner spent
Sunday with Charles Button and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Oswold spent
Sunday with their parents in St. Louis.
Mrs. L. d. Keyes left Saturday morn
ing for visit with her son in Oakley.
Your wool will bring the highest
market price if sold to A. w. Brock. X
Dwight Won Thurn wrote the teach
ers' examination at Ithaca last week.
Miss Emma Swigart of the University
of Michigan, spent the weekend in AL
ma.
Edwin S. Hoyt and family have NOV
ed from 1914 Michigan avenue to Lam
sing
Miss Rubie Willard of Appleton was
a guest of Howard Lake and family last
week.
John Chick was in Grand Rapids Fri
day to attend the funeral of his brother
in-law.
Ralph Yonkers, sporting editor of the
Detroit Times. was an Alma visitor on
Sunday.
Mrs. B. Fleming of Clare was the
guest of Robert Fleming and family
last week.
Bay City Western defeated Ithaca
High Saturday by score of u to Z.
Sounds like football.
Let SMITH help you plan for your
party. Ice Cream and Candy served to
your order. Quality Confectionery
Union Phone II. 1852
Mrs. c. Flewelling left Friday morn
ing for Hastings to visit her son, Otto
Isenhath, and from there intends going
to Detroit to visit her daughter, Mrs
W. ]. Canwell.
Guy Campbell, who has had charge
of Skaters Haberdashery for the past
fifteen months, has resigned his position
and gone to Lansing where he has Sc
cured a place for the summer. Mr.
Slater has quit the road for good anc
has resumed charge of his own bust
ness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
We'll remember YOU

when you need money. Our years of
experience enable us to provide ade-
quate funds to accommodate the de-
mand of our customers when they have
TO borrow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
STORES WILL CLOSE

Almost without exception, they
chants of the city have agreed to-
the stores promptly at 500 O'Clock ne,
Wednesday evening to give the busine.
men and clerks an opportunity to after
the last concert of the May Festival.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
AT PRINCETON.

Friday of this week Mrs. Francis
King goes to Detroit where Saturday
she addresses the Garden Club Of Michi-
gan Monday, May II, she will talk
before the Garden Club of America at
Princeton, n. J., and later in the week
at Amber, Pa, she will address the
Woman's National Horticultural and
Agricultural Association.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

In an effort to give my customers SER
vice l have secured another first-class
barber from Detroit. Bert Parker is his
uame, and years of experience has made
him one Of the best. Give him q trial.
Al Davis, Cigar Store. 1851
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
BAPTIST CHURCH.

]. w. Priest, Pastor, S02 Gratiot Ave
Morning service, 10 o'clock.
Sermon appropriate to Mothers
Day"
Sunday school at II 80.
Junior Union, o'clock.
B. Y. p. u. meeting, $50
Topic: Health Hints for Better
Living"
Leader: Mrs. ]. w. Priest.
Evening service, 7 80.
Sermon, True Worship"
Thursday night prayer meeting, 7:3O
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
SUNDAYS FIRE.

About o'clock Sunday morning the
residence of O. M. Yarger at sol Me
chanic street was seen to be on fire. An
alarm was turned in but before the de-
partment reached the house neighbors.
had succeeded in extinguishing tn
flames. Mr.. Yarger and familyrWish
thank all who so kindly assisttNl
in preventing greater financial lA