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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE n. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

time thereafter only in an advisory
capacity.
The actual administration of the sys
tenn would be in the hands of a new
bureau of the department of agricul
bureau. The commissioner of this
bureau would be the active head of the
farm credit system. having complete
charge of the investigation of all ap-
pIications for loans and for all details
of the business. The bill gives the
advisory board power to call upon any
government employees to assist in
operating the system. Thus, Bathrick
thinks. the postmasters of the country,
who are the closest government en-
ployes to farmers could be appraisers
of farm values, inspectors in the sys-
tenn. and custodian of all the necessary
blank forms to be used by applicants
for loans.
The bill would then encourage the
formation of Farmers Farm Credit as
sociations throughout the country.
These could be profit-earning organiza-
tons. being paid by the government
for services in appraising and inspir-
ing securities. Through these associa-
tions loans would be made to farmers
The commission upon mortgages would
be the profits of the organizations and
farmers would be encouraged to invest
in these associations. With this capt.
tai at hand, the associations could
make short time loans to farmers in
their vicinity, leaving the long term
loans to the government system.
In commenting upon his bill, Mr.:
Bathrick said: zone theory of the
bill is that the profit of making this
class of loans shall be wholly employ
ed to the advantage of all the people
and shall not be given into the hands
of a very few of the people whose ex-
tortion has heretofore operated to Gre
ate a bad condition of agriculture
which We are now endeavoring to
cure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Quincy JoUrnal.)

Quincy JoUrnal)
The opponents of the woman's suf-
frage law in Illinois seem to have pro-
duced the vital argument which is that
only an enthusiastic minority really
wants IL. These are splendid takers
and good mixers and the impression
follows that the demand must be gen.
eral. The fact that there may be con-
stitutional blowholes in the boiler
plate of the suffraget ship is of less
importance than the fact, If it be a
fact, that only a small and busy minor
fly of the women of the nation wants
il. II there be great and sweeping
demand on the part of women for the
privilege OF the ballot, they should
have il of course. but II but a minority
wants Il and the great majority will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
THE SUFFRAGE LAW

not make use of 1t. it might become
more of a disturbance than benefit A
good average man realizes that his
wife or sweetheart or sister is quite as
capable of having political opinion as
is the average man, and if she" wants
10 vote the good fellow would not de-
muir and would not seek to have hope
blasted through some technicality.
What impresses many is the posi-
bility that the more capable women
who are the home creators and make
life really worth while, will not go to
the polls and we will have to a con-
siderable extent nothing more than an
added number of ballots from people.
who will rank along with some of the
empty wagons among men, VINO make
the most noise as the old and respect
ed adage tells us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

AMELIA READ THE LINES OVER AND OVER
knitted cap made brilliant fash OF
| color as she ran up the steps of Mr.
! Wares shop and opened the door.
Mr. Ware, having dismissed his las
! customer, hurried forward to meet her
II want some drawing pencils
please" said MiIIy, approaching the
| glass case.
"Valentinesv'
Milly's breath came faster as the
tender missives stared her in the face.
81 forgot it was st. Valentines day.
she murmured, with au odd little laugh.
when l was a young man girls
didn't forget ST. Valentines day." said
Mr.. Ware reprovingly.
Milly laughed lightly. There are so
many things to think about she apol-
ogized. Then, having purchased her
pencils, she fingered, looking over the
valentines. If she had not .quarreIed
with Harry-why, she would undoubt-
e;1ly be selecting valentine for him
and he would send her some ridicu-
lousy sweet remembrance of the day
and she would pretend that she could
net guess the sender.
sit isn't too late to buy some now.
Miss Milly," wheedled Mr. Ware across
the counter. "'Tain't Valentines day
till tomorrow"
"Ill take some of these cute little
hearts," said MilIy. s'I've quite forgot
ten my sisters children
While Mr. Ware slipped the hearts
into envelopes ready for direction,
Milly lowered over a dainty satin val
mi WI iaf rx-ae tod
of forgetmenots, and within the wreath
was verse lettered in gold
Though bitter pride holds us apart,
Thy image fingers In my heart.
1t seemed to be a verse written for
estranged lovers. Milly Telford's heart
beat quickly as she took out her purse
and paid for the white satin valentine
She evadcd Mr.. Wares kindly. Quiz
Zical glance as she FASTENED from the
place. Up in her own little room at
Aunt Arnelia's Milly examined the val
entine once more before inclosing it in
its box and wrapping it securely.
At last it lay before her, dainty
package wrapped in white paper. She
carried IL into the spare bedroom where
on the old fashioned writing desk Aunt
Amelia kept her writing materials.
Milly smiled a little as she lighted
the candle\ and heated the stick of red
sealing wax Aunt Amelia's ivory han
died seal was there, and Milly used Ii.
afterward holding the clear cut i'm. |
preston TO the light Against the red |
wax was the impression or sailing !
ship tossing on stormy sea; under |
meath in tiny letters it read. such Is |
life"
Then In iaboriously disguised hand /
Miliy wrote Harry Blake's name with /
some OF Aunt Amelia's violet ink. II |
Will address IL 10 the house: he win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

fee, who prepare the speech in Sc;
form and submit it to his majesty in
formal language. This he goes through
most carefully. and it often takes two
or three rewritings before the king is
thoroughly satisfied with ii.
1t may be said at once. however, that
no words uttered by the king are ap-
proved until they have passed his most
careful scrutiny. 1t is likewise posi-
BILE to add that his majesty is an ex-
tremely good impromptu speaker and
that some of his most notable utter
ances have been made without any
previous preparation of any kind
London Gentlewoman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
THE KING IS KING.

No "Powsr Behind the Thronsp Ir
England, IL Is Said.
1t is often asked who really inspires
the kings attitude upon current ques-
tons of the day and. more particular
ly, who writes his speeches?
The king takes. it is possible to
state. the closest interest in every lead
ing question of the day, and, while he
must of necessity take the advice OF
his responsible ministers. he has views
OF his own that he does not hesitate
TO pronounce whenever the occasion
calls for il. while his speeches he
''rouGhs OUT entirely by himself.
This draft of what his majesty de-
sires to say is then passed on TO the
officials OF the private secretaries Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
FLYING BULLETS.
Going Very Fast They Leave Air
Waves and Eddies Behind Them.

Going Very Fast, They Leave Air
Waves and Eddies Behind Them.
If photograph OF a speeding bullet
could be taken the print would proba-
bly, show a space Ike a body OF water
marked by what looked like speeding
water bugs. each leaving a ripple in
its wake. Photographs OF projectilcs
have been snapped in time OF peace.
but It IS doubtful IL the camera ever
caught one as IT sped on its mission OF
death A bullet speeding at the rate
OF 5000 feet a second. which IS more
than 1000 miles an hour. mekes a
great disturbance in the atmosphere
and creates air waves. which, OF
course. are invisible 10 the naked eye.
II you draw a stick through the We
ter It causes little eddIes and waves TO
trail behind It The faster you draw
the stick the more waves and the
wider the angle Will It leave. The
slower the stick IS drawn the fewer
waves Just so the bullet II Il f.
travelling slowly no waves can be pho
toSraphed. as apparently there are
none. II IS only objects travelling at a
terrific speed that create any appreci-
able air waves.
Photographs OF a bullet going az n
rate or speed less than 200 feet a sec.
oDd show no air waves ut all. This IS !
an interesting scientific discovery. But /
cutting through the air at a |
greater rate than this disturbs the at 1
nosphere 20 such great extent that air
waves are formed and can be photo
yrnphed-New York Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

of the farm credit
problem, has rein
troduced his farm
ers' credit bill in
the house with
some new and in
genious features in
corporated there
in.
The principle
u n d erlyin q the
Bathrick theory of
rural credit is that
{ h e government
S h uld borrow
money. using it's
own credit to Sc
cure low interest
rates in the money
markets OF the
world. This money
would be borrowed
on bonds. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
BEING A GENTLEMAN.

How 20 be a gentleman is best de
scribed by Cardinal Newman. And tbs
advice is so simple that it's a pity al
of us cannot act upon II. The cardinals
idea Of a gentleman is as follows:
II f. almost the definition OF a
gentleman 70 say he Is one who
never inficts pain. He has his
eyes on all his company; he is
tender toward the distant and
merciful toward the absurd: he
can recoIlsct 20 whom he f. speak
ing; he guards against unreason-
able illusions or topics which may
irritats; he is seldom prominent
in conversation and never veari-
some He makes light OF favoTs
while he does them and seems 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Upon her hand so small and white
He very gently laid his own;
She drew 1t back, as II in fright.
And whispered in trembling tone:
You mustn't"
He sat little nearer still,
Whereat she novel her chair away;
He gazed lown in her eyes until
He heard her feebly say:
'You mustn't"
He bent above her where she sat
And softly stroked her silken hair,
She seemed so agitated that
She could but family still declarer
You mustn't"
Around her waist he slippel an arm
And drew her closely to his side;
She seemed possessed OF wild alarm.
And IN imploring accents cried:
You mustn't"
Deciding to possess the bliss
That Fate had put within his reach.
He claimed a sweet and fervent kiss,
But did she then in horror screech:
you mustn't"
She didn't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

be receiving when he is confer
ring. He never speaks OF him.
self except when compelled. never
defends himself by mere
retort; he has no care for
gossip, is scrupulous in i'm
putting motives to those who in
terfere with him and interprets
everything for the best lie is
never mean or little in his dis
putes. never takes unfair advan-
tage. never mistakes personalities,
or sharp sayings for arguments.
or insinuates evil which he dare
not say out.
And yet being a gentleman" a
Cardinal Newman describes the tasl
Is not a difficult one. IL it is give
thought and tried in practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
AVOID BITTERNESS IN PRI
MARY.

/ Democrats in Illinois need TO be care
Z ful not TO get too excited about the
senatorial contest that is on within the
party. II IS learned from various
sources that there is TO be a battle
royal for the nomination. and from
many there is the intimation that the
fur will fly" Perhaps by this is
meant that in their opinion the con-
test will grow bitter.
Let us hope not.
II is TO be kept in mind always that
primary day is only half the race-af-
ter that comes an election day
II the party funds finds itself shot
TO pieces in a primary fight there isn't
much chance for it TO be any good
election day.
In this respect republicans are set
ting an example IL may be well TO
heed in some measure. They are not
going 10 waste any energy on the pri-
mary end OF their senatorial campaign;
they are going to conserve what votes
they have for L. Y. Sherman for cleo
ton day.
OF course there was a time when re-
publicans were foolish in this respect,
but they have been chastened. Not a
great while since the great trouble with
that party was that too many of its
members wanted Office. There were
altogether more prominent applicants
than places-and it was this feature
that did most toward cutting the big
figure when the bull moose day of
reckoning came.
OF course democrats are expected to
escape that particular calamity. AS yet
they have not been in power a great
while. and hence Il is presumed they
haven't burdened themselves with too
many inappeasable appetites.
But # is up to democrats to so carry
in the senatorial primary
contest that they will be left in fight
ing trim for election day.
Bear in mind that the administra-
ton will need another senator from
Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
POLITICAL FUNERAL ORA
TT0N

= Peter MacFarlane delivers a sort {
political funeral Grafton over the II
mains OF the republican party in tn
last issue Of Golfers. He says Of tn
going out party:
Its organization crystallized
round the deeds OF its day. That
day aud its deeds are bo;h gone.
New issues have arisen and the
party has no new solutions. II
does not even know that they are
new issues. II cannot pull the load.
II is a hunter that has refused the
leap. II is an instrument which
no longer lends itself 10 use. II
goes the way OF all flesh and of
all parties.
Honor to fits glorious past.
Honor 70 its brilliant names. Rev
erence for its mighty martyr-Of
whom almost there had been an
ether. Respect for its local ad-
herents-where they are men
whom We can respect-but for its
remains, q wreath and a mausoI-
cum, Its blades are battered; its
arteries hardened Its blood is
MdANA- AAa Adg - AbAANs
AS 10 the progressive organiza-
ton, II its present attitude toward
the man continues. there is no
power but Roosevelt himself which
can prevent him from being the
presidential nominee of that party.
Whether a victory for the progress
sives is possible in 1916 must de-
pend upon how large a following
marches with the funeral -cortege,
and upon the success before the
people Of the administration OF
Woodrow Wilson. concerning
which IL Is entirely too early to
predict, since there are yet more
than three years OF democratic
waters TO babble under the bridge.
e. There IS some significance to democ
racy in expressions like this. II is a
statement OF undoubtable truth so far
as II tells the story OF the passing OF
the old reactionary. stand-pat republt
can party. Reactionaries themselves
admit this by trying TO disguise the
publican party as having progressive
tendencies.
Significant Is Il also that progress
sives are closely watching the progress
OF the democratic national administra-
ton which Is making such a splendid
record that other parties can have no
hope OF victory while the people are
thus ruling.
The Wilson administration Is an ad-
OF. for and by the people.
Other parties must defer their hopes
Df victory until democracy shall have
f7iied IN fits duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
He wouId Have the Truth.

Say you will try to learn to love
me-" he pleaded.
I'm sure I never can" she replied
why? There must be some rea-
son.
Il don't like to tell you"
II must know. 1t is cruel of you to
let me remain in ignorance of the
cause"
But I have no wish to pain you.
Please don't ask me to explain"
You only make me the more de-
termined to know. L will not leave
you till you tell me the truth"
We'll, then, if you will have II,
never can look at you without wonder
ing whether your face was made that
way by some accident, or whether you
were born with it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Strictly Business.

"He's running his business on strict
" common sense lines"
"In what wayY'
well. for instance. he says he won't
hire man who comes from New York
unless be also knows something."-De
troit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Not at All slnauIar

Gladys, didn't young Mr Gallingron
have his arm around you when I
looked in last night?"
No. mother, he didn't"
Don't tell me a fib. I'm sure he
did"
But, mother. you're mistaken. He
has two arms"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

ct would not wed a man." she said.
who drank or smoked or swore,
Nor one who, when he was In bed.
Let others hear him snore"
She kept her vow. and she is now
The wife of one who feels
That she will pay the rent somehow
And also earn their meals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Gabriel d'Annunzio says that sleep
Is a mere myth. II is. Gabriel. when
the long distance alarm begins bust
ness at the usual time in the morning
and the clock is out OF reach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Stablemen are beginning to use the
vacuum cleaner instead OF the curry
comb on their horses. Doesn't this
solve the problem Of the tramp and the
police station bath2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
her. IN Rock Island; s. per year by mail
IN Advance.
Complaints 81 delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
Instance where q f. desired 20 have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF arEumentati
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
don No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN AL departments. Cen
frai Union, Rock Island 145. 1145 and
7I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Carrying Jealousy Too Ear.
az claim that my wife is the most

Jealous person on earth"
"Oh, you merely imagine it."
mo. it's a fact. First she was jeal-
GUS because 1 continued, after we
were married, to have an affection for
my father and mother. Then wheE
our little, boy came it made her jeal-
Gus to see me showing that cared for
him, and now, by George. she's jealous
because have developed a liking fc-
nap on Sunday afternoon"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Giving Her Away.

II don't feel bit older than did
forty years ago." he declared.
Don't go around making such a
silly boast" his wife begged 81 have
told several OF my friends that you
are only I'VE years older than I am"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
A Nero Matter OF courte.x

SO you desire to marry my daugh-
ter? What have you ever done to
deserve herr"
Nothing. If you put 1t on that
ground. but l thought you might pos
sibly be wondering why didn't men,
ton the matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
SETTLED.

What do you
think? Bess AMI
Charley are going
to get married"
Really? Are
they enga ged ?"
NO. he hasn't
asked her yet, but
che hoe ,ol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

AS Winston Churchill alighted from
a train in London the other day a
militant suffraGet shouted at him.
Clever idea that; Mr.. Churchill is
probably used TO bricks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Washington-Plans for renewal of
arbitration treaties with sixteen ma
lions will be taken up soon by the SEN
ate foreign relations committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Just now there seems to be two
classes OF men in this country-those
worrying abod- their incomes and
those worrying about their income tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

It seems likely that employers will
have to share their profits. and they
must also learn 20 live within their
losses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

American women are the worst
cooks in the world" declares Harvey
through with his honeymoon, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Relatives of Success.

Luck and Industry met on the - !.
way OF life. 81 understand we az
lated" remarked Luck. LA
Yes, In a sort OF way. e..-
Industry. II am the mother q
cess. while you are distant rs'a1
Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Jan. % in American
History.

1s13-George Clymer, signer for a.
sylvania of the Declaration q
dependence. died; born 1888. -.
1S93-Rev. Phillips Brooks. notea AF
copal bishop. died; born 1879. -,
1910-Ezra Kendall. popular conea's-
died at Martinsville, Ind; W.
1861.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. Jan. 21.-Congressman
f r. Bathrick. OF Ohio. who has been
making an extended and minute study
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

Il must be an awful temptation to
John D. 10 go 10 work in Mr.. Ford's
factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
THE ARGUS.

Published daily a. 1894 Second ave.
nue.. Rock Island. IL Entered at the
postofiee as second-clsss rnatter.)
Rock IsIand Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Her Ideal.

her mind that she will accept him. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

= Peter MacFarlane delivers a sort of
political funeral Grafton over the re-
mains OF the republican party in the
last issue OF Golfers. He says Of the
going out party:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-10-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

| See Abbotts Roman stripe wash goods
| Roller skating, Granite street audito-
rum, tonight at o'clock.
George Whitehouse of Glens Falls,
n. y, is passing few days in the city
as the guest of friends.
Frank G. Minard who is recovering
| from a serious operation which he unr
derwent at the City hospital few
weeks ago was able to return to his
home on Highland avenue oday.
Mrs. Bertha A. Beattie has opened up
at her home, 50 South Main street, "The
Speciality Shop" carrying full line of
art goods, also the Royal Society en-
broidery and package goods. ADV.
At the meeting of the hospital aid So
ciety yesterday, it was decided to hold
supply day for the hospital sometime
this month. Those wishing TO contribute
for that purpose please watch for the
date.
Deputy Sheriff A. NJ Morrison of
South Main street. who recently sub
mtted to an operation for the amputa-
ton of his left leg was able to return
home to-day. Mr.. Morrison is able to
sit up short time each day and
speedy recovery is looked for in his case.
William Clark. the little son of win
Clark OF Ayers street, met with a pain
full accident Yesterday afternoon. The
little fellow was playing with some OF
his schoolmates after the closing hour of
the Ayers street building when he fell
on a sharp piece of stone and cut his leg
40 badly that the services of a physician
were called. Three stitches were neces-
sary TO mend the cash.