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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
NOTHING NEW.

Not much in the way OF changes in
the conduct OF county affairs can be
hoped for through the election OF the
Rock Island republican nominees for
members of the board OF supervisors.
With one exception they have all
served or are now serving on that
body. They always lined up with the
machine and there is no reason to
anticipate that they will do otherwise
II again returned. The influences
which have heretofore kept them in
line may be expected to again prevail
Certainly the inner circle has not
lately shown any disposition to loosen
its hold, but is in fact using every pos
sible device and even spending the
tax payers money with much freedom
to produce ammunition for its own use
Those who have in the past succumbed
to the pressure It has been able to
bring TO bear almost inevitably will do
so again, especially since reelection
may be construed as a vindication of
past performance.
What the people OF the county de-
mand is new deal. They want TO see
the old ring shaken loose, making il
possible to have a new lineup all
around. They know that reelecting the
same old republican members will not
accomplish anything. for IT has been
tried with signal want OF success.
The fact that the republican candi-
dates were selected at what is termed
a voluntary" primary proves nothing
unless it be that the machine was on
the job.
In the democratic candidates lies
the only hope OF breaking down the
existing rule. If the voters through
out the county do their duty enough
new blood can be injected at the COM
ing township election to accomplish
what nine-tenths of the people desire
to see brought about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

far. that both in the period prior TO
the Spanish-American war and in the
complications with Mexico which i'm
mediately followed the overthrow of
the Diaz and later the Madero gov
ernments the democrats were almost
without exception united in backing
the administration. The foreign
policy OF neither Mckinley nor Taft
was made the basis of a partisan at
tack, especially while a crisis impend-
ed.
Differences OF opinion with the ad-
ministration in internal affairs may
be aired with propriety at almost any
time. but saying and doing things
which are intended, or at least con-
strued to give aid and comfort TO an
enemy in a foreign country is another
matter.
Republicans who now are losing no
opportunity TO reflect upon the policy
OF President Wilson toward Mexico
are putting themselves in the posi-
ton OF the fool who rocks the
boat. They are also taking a stand
that is unpatriotic and un-American
and one that in the long run must re-
act upon their own political faith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
SAVING TUBERCULAR COWS

The problems presented by the wide
spread existence of tuberculosis in
dairy cattle are manifold They bear
on human experience in connection
with the hygiene of the milk-supply,
which is assurediy a matter of no
small concern to all classes of society.
The question OF tuberculosis in cattle
involves the economics of agriculture
to a far greater degree than the unin-
itiated can appreciate; for the disease
has manifested itself so widely that
the hope of complete eradication must
be deferred for long time, to say the
least Furthermore, the outcome OF
the management of tuberculous herds
applications in the field of human
treatment or prevention.
In view of the enormous practical
difficulties in the way of the complete
eradication of tuberculosis in cattle
by the wholesale slaughter of all ami
mails known to be infected with tub
erculosis, schemes for utilizing the
latter have been devised. The most
prominent of these is the system
whereby tuberculous cows are isolated
and used for breeding purposes, the
calves being removed from the moth
ers at the earliest moment and brought
up without further exposure to the
disease. This has been rendered pos
sible by the finding that such young
are regularly born in perfect health,
and entirely free from tuberculosis.
The affected breeding cattle in this
way do not become an entire economic
loss. a ten-year investigation, care
fully verified and supervised by gov
eminent officials, has just been re-
ported by Brooks in connection with
what is probably one of the most valu-
able herds of Holstein- Friesian cattle
in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The object was to produce a herd of
Holstein cattle free from tuberculous
faint and yet endowed with all the
most valuable characteristics
possessed by this breed. Animals were
selected because of their desirability,
entirely Independent of the presence or
absence of tuberculosis. The tuber-
culosis animals greatly out-numbered
the non-tuberculous, Three hundred
tuberculous animals were studied. The
existence of tuberculosis was deter
mined by the administration of treble
the official dose of tuberculin, repeated
in non-reacting animals three times at
intervals of six months. All animals
reacting to either test we're removed
at once to the tubercuious farm so
that there was no possibility of the
transmission of infection from the
tuberculous group to the healthy one.
At birth the calves are Immediately
taken from the mother. Feelings are
on pasteurized milk collected indis-
criminately from sound and tubercul-
Gus animals.
OF more than two hundred calves
born of the tuberculous herd, not one
has become tubercular, although all
have been tested three times by mas
sive doses of tuberculin. These ami
mails are rather more resistant to tub
euculosis than animals born of nom
tuberculous parents. No falling off in
type, in milk production or fertility is
present in these calves, no increase in
death-rate exists among them as COM
pared with the offspring of healthy cat
tie. no falling off in value takes place,
and several of the most valuable cows
and bulls in the world are of this an
cestry. These facts, says The Jour-
nal of the American Medical associa-
ton, remain constant even where at
least three generations of known tub
erculous parentage exist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
SILENCE OR DEATH HE SAID.

signal fire can be seen by every
one of these corps. 1t is for you.
senior, to give the order that will
place in your hands the government
of Mexico. At midnight light fire
on the hill, and each corps will march
by converging roads to the capital
As soon as we are in possession a
courier will be sent you to offer you
the dictatorship"
Every well, general. I will see that
the signal fire is lighted at midnight
Go, and success attend your efforts"
The men left the room, and scarcely
had they done so than a man OF
stunted figure and crafty eye opened
a closet door, looked out, listened and,
hearing footsteps on the veranda, pass
ed through the room into the hall.
There's a fortune for me in this"
he said, and, leaving the hacienda, he
began a walk of some ten or twelve
miles to the capital. There, after some
difficulty, he succeeded in getting an
interview with the president.
''That will do" said the latter when
he had heard the mans story. But
wait" Opening a safe, he took out a
handful Of gold coin and gave 1t to the
informer. IF what you have told me
is true, come again and shall have
much more for you" Then he tapped
Il bell on his desk and an attendant ap-
peared.
"Tell my son that I wish to see him
Immediately"
A few moments later Jose Molina, a
man not long past majority, entered
the room. He found his father much
excited.
"Jose, my son." he said. I'VE are in
great danger"
''How so. father?"
"There is a movement on foot to de-
pose me and put Herrera in my place.
That arch traitor. General orteZ, will
have before 10 o'clock tonight some
5000 troops at different points sur
rounding Herrera's hacienda. At mid
night a fire will be lighted on a hill In
rear of Herrera's house, which Will be
n signal for these troops to march here,
seize my person and make Herrera die
tator"
There was a silence. which was bro.
ken by the son.
What action do you intend to take
to abort this effort?"
What would you propose?"
The young mans eye lighted. This
was the first time his father had ever
asked his advice.
Give me an hour to consider. II I
can decide in less time 1 viii do So"
Very well. / shall need some time
for consideration myself. Go and re-
turn as soon as your mind is made up"
The young man retired and before
The expiration OF the hour returned.
Have you come to a decisionr
asked his father.
Il have. These revolutions are more
easily nipped In the bud than broken
Down after the first success, IL all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
The Daily Story
Nipped in the Bud-By Donald Chamberlain
Copyrighted. 1914. by Associated Literary Bureau

On a veranda of house situated on
hacienda in Mexico a man was pac-
ing impatiently back and forth, now
and again looking up the road that
passed the place as though expecting
some one. Presently a mounted man
in the uniform of a general appeared
and, on reaching the gateway of the
hacienda, turned in and dismounted at
the veranda. Without word the two
men entered the house and were clos
eted together.
"WelI, generaiw said the host.
Everything is ready for the revolu-
ton. Yesterday ordered certain
troops on whom / believe I can rely
from the provinces to march early this
morning for the capital. The troops
now quartered there, who are supposed
to be strong supporters of the presi-
dent, cannot all be relied upon by him.
The Fifth and Seventh regiments are
said to be disaffected. By IL o'clock to-
night I shall have an army that will
obey my commands ready to march at
daylight to the city, seize the president
ana proclaim you as OlctdCor- but II
would not be policy for me to concen-
trate troops at single point. for in
this case the move would be suspected
and thwarted'
Manuel Herrera listened to this with
deep interest. He had filed some Of
the most important Offices in the gov
eminent, and ambition had led him to
enter into a conspiracy to place him
self at its head. There was no especial
reason why the president, Molina,
should be deposed other than the fact
that he was not the choice Of all the
factions that were pulling in different
directions.
ITO what points have you ordered
these troops?" asked Herrera.
ITO points surrounding your hacien-
da. From the hill back of your house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
"DONTS" TO PREVENT
SCHOOL FIRES.

After investigating scores OF fire
In school houses in which hundred
Of lives were lost one authority ha
compiled a list OF "don'ts" which
should be pasted Up and rigidly oh
served in schools all over the coun
ry. Here they are:
Don't have anything under the
stairways in school buildings.
Don't have a furnace in the
building. The boiler room should
be under a separate roof.
.r Don't fail to have regular fire
drills.
Don't neglect to see that ali
doors open outward.
Don't forget that. in case OF a
are alarm. the teacher must keep
her presence OF mind in order
TO instill IL in the children.
Don't overlook the fact that
regular discipline often avoids a
panic.
Don't let the children be too
ready 70 jump, in case all escape
seems cut off. Wait for the fire
men
Don't fail 70 have the children
familiar with all exits.
Don't neglect to have the latest
hre-extinguishinS appliances.
Don't let the city council rest
until fire plugs and fire alarm
boxes are within easy reach OF the
building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
RUIN IN A CHINA SHOP.
A Crash That Spelled Agony For the
London Curio Dealer.

George Robey, the comedian, FREE
quently drops in for a chat with a
dealer in London. In the outer room
are vases and jars, cups, groups and
sets OF pieces valued at anything from
90 10 900 guineas. Inside is the pro-
prietors private apartment. To reach
him you gingeriy pick your way
through the thousands OF pounds
worth of valuable china
"One day not long ago" Robey says.
II had been chatting within, and a
friend was waiting for me in the outer
room. AS I babe the dealer Good
morning and was about 10 pass into
the outer room there came a dreadful
crashing OF broken china Ny friend
turned upon me an eye classy with an
guish- Never shall I forget the pro-
prietor's expression OF supreme horror
as he rushed from his sanctum and
saw my friend and myself standing
amid the debris OF broken chfnaware
which lay strevn around our feet He
was Notwithstanding.
Legal proceedingz7 Eve thousand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

pounds?. In word. what was the
damage, you inquire. Well, 1 am sorry
to have to confess it, for the proprietor
was in bed for a week as the result of
the shock, but IL was q gag prear-
ranged. For my friend, who had
brought with him n couple Of dozen
cheap soup plates. had. at given sig
nal from me, dropped them in Il heap
upon the ioor.''-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Friendly Pointer.

What" asked Arizona Al, when the
new editor had taken charge of the
Daily Rattlesnake, lis goin' to be your
policy"
My policy, my friend. is going to
be to tell the truth according to my
lights and let the chips fall where
they may
Stranger, that's good policy. but
be sure before you go to press that
you've got your lights adjusted to suit
all parties. This is a bad place for
people that gifts the wrong focus"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Another manifestation of the fact
that the man in the White house has
convinced the big fellows that there IS
tn be respect for law during his ad-
ulinistration IS the announcement that
George F. Baer has resigned as
director OF the Lehigh Valley railroad
following filing OF a suit against that
corporation for the purpose of untang-
ling an interlocking directorate. Mr..
Baer heretofore has not been in the
habit of being disturbed by such hints.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
APRIL HOPES

You cannot. though
you bitterly COM
plain,
Prevent the world
from swinging
on its way:
You cannot by OBJ
jecting stop the
rain
Or cause the sun
to light a dismal
day.
You cannot CAUSE
the wind to cease
to blow,
However you de-
plore the course
II keeps;
You cannot when
the hills a re
white with snow
Call forth the vIo-
let from where IL
sleeps
You cannot by COM
planning end the
Ills
T h at m en- are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
CRITICIsING WILSON'S FOR.
EIGN POLICY.

Certain republican newspapers and
individuals as well are are showing
s an eagernesss to criticise and attack
Z the position Of President Wilson in
dealing with Mexico which is in
( marked contrast with the part play
cd by democratic newspapers and
party members when Presidents Nc
EfnIey and Taft were leading the ma
ton through nckifsh negotiations
with Latin countries.
These critics Of President Wilson |
Hil ind, II they caro- 70 look back that |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
WHY HE WAS SAVING.

Are you saving
up for the rainy
day." asked the
moralist.
NO" r phi e d
the man who was
supporting a fam
lily, I'm saving
In for nnNf Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Wonderful. Indeed!

"a most wonderful thing happened
yesterday"
Wonderful things happen every
day"
But this was more wonderful than
anything 1 have heard of for long
time. was riding in a car and seated
just in front of me were two profess
sional ball players. They were not
talking about baseball"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Music as q cure for insanity is to be
given a test at the Eastern hospital
for the insane at Kankakee. Some of
the modern music. If it gets by the
censor. might have the opposite effect
and make the durable cases more hope
lass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Just an Oversight.

1t was O'Clock in the morning in an
English town, and the roads were
blocked with snow. The maid, who
had been given a weeks notice. was
facing the last day of her soiOurn in
the house She handed the usual cup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The department OF agriculture is
trying to eliminate the danger to cat
tie from poisonous plants on national
forest ranges. OF these plants, lark
spur, loco weed. death camas. and
water hemlock are the most poisonous.
Larkspur does the most harm. because
It is so widely distributed and is par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Adventure for GEORGE.

George" she asked. ARE you very
brave? Would you do anything very
daring for me?"
Yes. darling. There is no danger
I would not undertake TO show my love
for you"
~Then please go to the stairway and
ask papa to quit snoring"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

of tea to her mistress in bed and then
said swee.ly. "Oh, ma'am, when We
asked me yesterday if we had every
thing in for tonight's party 1 forgot TO
tell We we are out of coal and the fur
mace is goin' out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Governor West OF Oregon. who has
made the first page of his home state
papers by predicting a war with Mex
leo, has never been heard of before as
.aving gained a reputation as a pre-
iicter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Kewanee Hioh Wins Debate.

Kewanee, ILL.,, March 21.-Kewanee
high schools negative team won the
big Eight" debate here yesterday
against Geneseo on the question that
a minimum wage should be establish
ed. The decision was unanimous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Along with other luxuries. the value
Of whiskers is going up. A New Or
leans citizen has sued 10 recover $780,
900 for a bunch OF wind ticklers that
he had pulled of in an election row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

a refugee from war-torn Mexico suf-
ssfered a mental breakdown and was
obliged to go to a hospital after few
days in Chicago. where he expected to
ind peace. Remember what Sherman
said? Well. this refugee says Chi
Scago is worse than that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

A California firm is selling eucalyp-
tus charcoal at $24 a ton, as against
$50 a ton for oak charcoal. Since
most of the California-grown eucalyp-
tus do not make good lumber, uses
for other products OF the tree are be-
ing sought.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The stringent requirement of the
forest service that all sheep be dipped
before entering the national forests
has practically eradicated scabies on
those areas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
PAS Idea,

PA, what does cherchez la femme
mean?"
"oh. dunno. guess it's some kind
Of trimming the women have on their
hats or underclothes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

dragging onward everywhere;
You cannot with a frown reduce the hills
Ger which your heavy burdens you
must bear.
But you can aid by being of good cheer
To smooth the way across the sleeps
and slopes,
To keep the rainy day from being drear.
To spread the joy that is in April hopes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The lumbermen OF Maine in 1900
originated in this country the use of
mountain lookout towers with tele-
phone connection for the prompt loca-
ton and suppression of forest fires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

We read reports or a plumber who
found a lot of Jewels and Pullman
porter who found $1,000 worth of dia-
monds in a berth refusing preferred
rewards. Likely they didn't need the
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The Canadian forestry association.
which recently met in ottawa, has
selected Halifax, Nova Scotia, for its
next annual meeting place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Chicago golfers have formed an as
ISOLATION for uplifting caddies. One
Of the first things that might be in
troduced is the earmuff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

A Chicago minister disposed of a
500. 900 fortune with a will containing
LEO words. How many words would it
require for yours2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Howard-Every book in my library
has the authors autograph. Coward
How do you manage it? Howard-I
never borrow any other kind.-I.ife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
Hard to Find Patients

zone OF the doctors says peanut oil
Will cure old age"
How does he know? Has he ever
found anybody who claimed to be af.
fiicted with old age?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
No Place for Him.

Have you anything around here
that fellow could do to earn a mea1?"
yes. There are a number of things
that"
Good mornin'-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
CANDID OPINION.

The big fish are forever eating the
little ones, but the supply of little
ones never runs out. The little fish
are the poor people of the sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The man who goes to T. bad with
out realizing it may be nth saw
ing The one who takes the sinful
way deliberately is not worth the eff
fort that would be required to stop
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Berlin-The conference of the trans
Atlantic shipping companies broke up
without reaching any settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
What IL In.

PA, what's a quadranglef"
That's where three players rush
In to question a decision of the UNI
pire."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

So many senators cannot under
stand why national honor isn't some
hing that can be bought and sold like
any commodity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
How She Drives.

Some men, like horses, need the spur
To cause them TO get up and git"
But woman thinks it's up to her
To keep a-sswing on the bit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Illinois women have determined
hat the voice OF the people on April
shall not be lacking a high soprano.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Ignorance may be bliss, but the
laugh OF fool is not inspiring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

If every boy were as good as his
mother thinks he is there would be
little wickedness in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; 50 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 Il IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have nc
authority IN the premises.
All communications OF nrgumentativs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
ever fictitious signatures.
= Telephones IN ell departments. Cen
-tral Union, Rock Island I45. 1145 and
zi4L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Know the true value of time: snatch
seize and enjoy every moment OF it,
Lord Chesterfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Modesty was never coupled with a
little nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

India is developing an important
turpentine industry, though it does not
supply the home market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1894 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postoffice as second-class matter)
Rock Island Member Of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

day, when about a dozen of my wife's
relatives are coming to have dinner
with u.s..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

Connecticut has 100000 acres OF
of timberland. mainly in farmers
woodlots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-21

The sun is on our side OF the line
again.