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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
AS WE KNOW MAJOR HALVES

The man doesn't live VINO can point
10 a single dishonest act OF Major C.
W.-Hawes. whose integrity a. head
clerk OF the Modern woodmen Of
America has been attacked In the heat
OF political fight within the society
Major Ita~es was born in Rock Island.
grew 20 manhood here and from here
enlisted and served through the war
% abe rebellion. After his term In
the. army ne returned here and has
been resident % Rock Island ever
since. If he has faults or weaknesses
or worse. MS Helghbors and associates
during a period Of - years would
know them.
siajor Halves stands today the
grand old man" or the Modern Wood
men. More than any other man he
helped TO make il tho greatest fra
ternaI society in the world. To him.
more than To anyone else. Rock Is
land Is indebted FOR having the so
ciety's headquarters here. II hs were
dishones. or even merely narrow or
selIru ne tpIau AaFf - hAfS H@'CfAAp
lisned the work ne has done. II has
been r1An's JOB and not
the work Of one warped or limited by
the mastering desire Tor private gain
r Major Halves has handled during his
term OF Office sI5O.OOO.O0O or more. II
any OF IL remained with him where Is
81? He fs not rich and he has not
lived rxtrayaganty.
Even had he been disposed to be
otherwise. the position he has held has
been 80 hsdEed about with safeguards
that he must have remained honest
at lesstin act
Reckless charges are often made in
the heat Of a campaign which ara the
result OF impulse or are expected by
those who make them 10 be accepted
with a liberal discount
There are those who may honestly
and earnestly differ with Major HAYES
position in the rate question. and ser
ious exception may have been taken
10 HIS course in this regard. involving
perhaps charges and counter charges.
out The Argus does not believe that
those who have reelected upon the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
THE MORAL PEST

things are pure, but in the mirror OF
his lewd mind the whole world is de-
bauched.
No woman of comeliness escapes the
leer OF this leper or the low cadence
of his passing insult. but he singles
out as his especial prey girls who are
lust at that age when nature begins
to awaken I'm them the mating in
stincts. when they are Impressions e
but not mature. innocent in their &C
lions that in older years would be in
discretions.
There is no excuse for the tolerance
of this species of man. He is more OF
a menace than the sneak thief. He
is several degrees lower than the
hobo who makes no pretence to being
respectable and whose filth is usually
exterior and physical rather than hid
den in a debased mind.
Clear the streets and corners of the
masher, He is a moral pestilence
who should be prevented from con-
Eliminating decent society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Ilsnt asoAh
foreign We s $ e |
owners before the
house merchant
marine committee
which is now con-
sidering the La
Toilette bill. II liz
Just 30 years ago
this month that
Furuseth first ap-
peared before a
congressional COM
mittee in behalf
OF legislation to
improve the con-
dijion OF the Amer
lean seamen. All
the time since he
has been fighting.
and victory is not
ye..
"In that 2 U
wears / have seen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Beneath Her.

Yes, our daughter married beneath
her"
That's too bad. had an idea that
her husband was a very worthy gen.
tleman. I've heard that he came of q
fine family, too"
"Oh, he's a good man, and his fam
lily is an old and respectable one, but
he's only FIVE feet three, and Luella,
you know, is quite tall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
March IL in American
History.

1SlS-John Lorimer Wordeh. ,he
miraI. u. s. N. COMMANDER :.
Monitor in the naval Dal' ,o,s.
Hampton Roads, March y
born; died 1897. c-s,s
1S64-Lieutenant General u .s,d
was officially placed in eops.d
OF the Federal forces IN the me
1SSS-The blizzard" preyaueu -
north Atlantic states. de-
1906-United States supreme eoe oro
cided that corporations muss ssa
duce their books and papers ,sv
answer questions in acton
brought by the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Seven months ago the fire chief OF
So Louis warned the management OF
the Missouri Athletic club that the
building was unsafe as sleeping quar-
tiers. II took a FIRE. with the loss OF
some thirty lives. TO convince the club
directors that the chief knew what
ne was talking about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Salt Lake City-Judge F.. c. Loot
bourow sentenced Idelius NJ. Dye to be
shot May and Immediately afterward
announced in open court that he ask
the board of pardons TO commute the
sentence to life Imprisonment. The
Judge questioned Dyes guilt. but was
compelled by law to impose the death
penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Cubic Feet.

A cubic foot OF water contains one
and nne.haif gallons (1.Tos cubic inch
es) and weighs sixty-two and one-haif
pounds, One cubic foot OF bItuminous
eoai weighs from forty-seven to fifty
pounds, One cubic foot of anthracite
coal weighs about tifty-three pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

A small river in South America mas
besn discovered by Colonel Roosevelt
IL Is reported. but a republican CON
temporary declares there must be
some mistake. II the colonel went out
to discover a river he would not be
contented with anything smaller than
the Amazon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Domestic and political issues are
likely to become too seriously mixed
al San Francisco II the wife OF Sheriff
Ecgers makes good OF her intention
of following up divorce proceedings
bv .naugurating a recall petition.
Fancy what an upheaval OF the foun-
dations OF society there will be il suf-
fragists generally make common
cause in matters Of this kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
ohhvu7:,Mr

Johnnie scratched
his cousins face.
Just TO hear her
below;
Johnnie's uncle then
gave chase
To the little fell
low:
Johnnie. being out
of reach.
After lively run
ming.
Mocked his uncle
with a screech-
Wasn't Johnnie
cunning?
Johnnie made ms
teacher sad
By the way he
acted:
Unto all things that
were bad
Johnny was. at
tracted.
10 h n ny n " e Z
combed his hair
And he wouldn't
study:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

How long has
your daughter
b e e n studying
art?"
Five years,
and she has made
great progress.
She can talk
about motifs and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
The Uplift-

Have you taken up the city heauti-
ful idea out here?" asked the stranger
Yep" replied the native, we're
soin' to pave Main street this spring,
and some of the foIhs are tryin' to
have the waterin' trough in front OF
the courthouse decorated with a statue
OF Physic."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
impossible.

Twas out at sea: the wind
Most nerceiy blew:
He hung across the rail.
And people heard him wall
As sessick people do:
This statement / will make
You cannot eat your cake
And have. Il too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

In Chicago there is a municipal
moving picture censorship board.
Many pictures have either been sup
pressed or curtailed by these officials.
10 the accompaniment OF loud protests
by producers. theatre OWNERS and pa
irons. II the members Of this board
would drop in at a few of the high
class theatres where the performers
are live ones they might find some
thing TO do Of real service TO society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus
washington. March 10.-Andrew
Furrseth. OF the International sea
mems union is making tremendous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

George W. Perkins. the doughman
OF the bull moose party. is in bad
with the rank and file OF the party
because Of his stand in favor OF bust
ness com ines. They can see no pro
gress with such a burden. Colonel
Roosevelt. on his return from South
America, will be expected to take
sides in the matter In the meantime.
we don't imagine that Brother Perkins
Will experience any sleepless nights.
as TO what the cOlonei's verdict Is
To be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
AppraclatidA

John. l listened to you for half an
hour last night. while you were talk
ing IN your sleep"
Thanks. dear. for your seIf-rs-
straint"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

There's scarcely a misfortune with
out some compensation. The fellow
with a wooden leg never feels it when
he barks his shin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
Extraordinary Family.

Lord Brokeleigh comes of an ex.
traordinary family
81 have never heard of any member
OF II who was an eminent statesman
or a great soldier"
NO; but there is no record that
anyone belonging to the house of
Brokeleigh ever married a coryphee."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Johnnie never seemed to care
II his shoes were muddy
Johnnie's ears hung out in space
And his eyes were READY
Johnnie's nose spread Ger MS race
He was always greedy;
Johnpie's mother wondered why,
As she worried DER him.
There We're those beneath the SKY
Who did not adore MIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
ART.

atmosphere and such things in such a
way as 10 make YOU think she knows
perfectly well what she meann'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Tending a balky furnace ought TO
cure one Of the iabit OF using the old
saw about always finding a ire where
there IS smoke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

honesty of Major Halves have at heart
really meant It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

Secretary Daniels believes in mar
riage for every man in the navy. As
a sort of continual war practice. pre-
Eumably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

TERSfS-Tsn cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island: So per year BY mall
In advance.
Complaints % delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where 81 So desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF arsuuaentative
character. political or religious. must
have real ERme attached for publica-
t.on. No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island las. 11tS and
2iSss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1920 Second ave-
rue. Rock Island. III entered at the
postoface a. second class matter.)
Rock I.Iaad Member of the Associated
Press
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-12

@sft OOI -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
What to Do for Drowning.

The recent double drowning in Rut-
land county calls attention 20 the trag-
edies which almost happen" recent
case in Burlington tells of boy who
was swimming by the aid of syrup cans,
which partly filled with water and per-
mitted him to sink. His companion tried
to save him and was seized with the
familiar death grip" which no one will
ever forget who has ever experienced it.
Both boys were in imminent peril
when a railroad brakeman partly dis
ROBBED plunged in, broke the death grip"
and saved both boys. The incident is
full OF value in what it teaches about
fresh water dangers.
First, the so-called death grip This
is merely the frenzied instinct of the
drowning person to seize anything that
promises support, and it can be broken
in several ways. One of the simplest
and most effectual is to swim around
the victim and throw the left arm
around his neck from behind swinging
him over the Swimmers shoulder and
then striking out strongly with the right
arm and both legs. Every struggle the
victim makes then makes il easier for
the rescuer and he cannot impede swim
ming movements in any way.
The syrup-tin system of learning to
swim is dangerous So also are most
makeshifts in the way Of water-wings
although the old-time sections of cedar
post connected with a strap, are familiar
to most OF us The boy will learn to
swim better and with more confidence
if patiently taught the stroke in shallow
water, without artificial support, and
then encouraged to go out further under
convoy.
Almost every summer resort nowadays
numbers among its guests the know how
sort of young man who can swim the
best strokes, practice life-saying meth
ODDS and generally add to the factor of
safety Such young fellows should be
encouraged and cultivated. The railroad
brakeman in the foregoing instance would
make fine boatman for Vermont lake
resort Rutland Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
Trinidad's Asphalt Lake.

The proverb about the folly of build
ing on sand might be written to in
clude the vicinity Of the Trinidad as
phalt lake. This remarkable body OF
pitch is perhaps the nearest thing TO
the goose which laid the golden egg"
that has ever been found. for 1t has
the obliging faculty of replacing dur
ing the night the asphalt which has
been dug from Its surface during the
day.
That the replenishment comes from
somewhere" was graphically illustrat-
ed a short time ago when house To-
Gated near the edge of the lake be-
gan settling on one side, not to stop
until the digging of pitch in that VI
cinity ceased.
The pitch is dug laboriously from the
lake by negroes, using pick and shovel.
and is carried on an overhead tram
way directly to the waiting ships
Wide World Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
cLAFLIN GIVES HIS PROPERTY.
Offers His Personal Fortune to Protect
Creditors.

New York. Aug. l9.-Iohn Claitln,
president OF the H. B. Claflin Co, now
in the hands of receivers, was reported
Monday to have turned over to the re-
eeiyels practically all his personal for
tune as means OF protecting the cred
itors OF the Clafin company against loss.
The property turned over by Mr.. Clatln
consists chiefly of stock in the retail dry
goods stores which he owned. stock in
the II. B. Clanin CO., in the Associated
Merchants Co. and IT, United Dry Goods
Cos.
Part of this stock Nr. Clahin previous
" had deposited with the II. B. Clafin
Co. which had indorsed the notes of the
various retail stores. At the time of the
receivership he handed over certain
stocks and within week he transferred
TO J. B. Martindale and f. A. Julliard,
the receivers. other stock. Afterward he
wrote a letter confirming the transac-
ton.
The fact that Mr.. Claain had prom
ised TO pay 100 cents on the dollar caused
some of the creditors represented by
Saul S. Meyers OF 90 Wall street 10 be
displeased with the plan Of reorganiza-
tion. which means the payment of only
Is per cent in cash and the remainder in
three year notes. Representatives of the
committee said that they would not be
satisfied with anything less than 80 per
cent, and they would make fight
against the adoption OF the plan.
They said they would make a fight to
have Mr.. Clafiin examined in equity pro-
ceedlngs. Other persons interested, how
ever. expressed the conviction that Mr..
Claf;n was working hard to bring about
= reorganization that in the end means
the payment Of creditors in full.
Offers for the purchase Of the retail
stores in eight different cities have been
received by the receivers. No acceptance
Of tie offers can be made by the reoeiv-
ers plan of reorra IMITATION, however,
involving the sale OF the stores. could
b. nut into effect By a court order.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
A STOMACH TONIC

There is a form of indigestion called
"atonic" dyspepsia. Atomic means lack
of tone" II Is probably the most com
mon form of indigestion but not much Is
heard about it because people are in
cIined 10 group all forms OF dyspepsia a.
stomach trouble" and the doctors let i
go At that.
Lack Of tone in, the digestive organs
means that the stomach is no longer able
to do its work as nature intended: Inc
nerves that control il are weak, the
glands that supply the digestive nnidf
are not working properly. Gas on the
stomach, sour risings in the throat and
constipation result. The cause OF the
trouble is thin blood. Stomach, nerves
and glands are all dependent on the
blood and when il gets thin and waiery
they are At once weakened. DR.. VII
Tarnsf Pink Pills act directly on the
blood and the first response from the
stomach is a better appetite, freedom
from distress after eating and an increase
in ambition and energy generally Try
Or. Williams Pink Pills as a stomach
tonic and see how your general health
Improves
A diet book. ''whsi 10 Eat and How
70 Eat VII be scat free on request By
TIE Or. Williams Medicine Co, scten-
e-tsiv. y. II. Every druggist sells Dr..
Williams PAX Pills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GIoxns of Xarnish,

Skin varnish completely covering the
hands is used by some surgeons in
stead OF rubber gloves during surgical
operations. So cleverly is the varnish
made that 1t cannot be washed on
with water or any liquid likely to be
met in the course of an operation; nor
can it be scraped Off except by scrap
ing off the skin itself, and yet 1t Is
about as pliable as very thin rubber.
The purpose in using it instead Of rub
Der gloves is to preserve the sensitive
ness of the touch and make it easier to
handle materials such as catgut The
varnish looks like honey. 1t is rubbed
on the hands after they have been
washed as thoroughly as possible, and
quickly dries. To remove it the hands
are washed in another chemical solu-
tion.-saturdsy Evening Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
NO THREAT
TO MEXICO
White House Denies Pub
lished Reports to
Contrary
THESE STATED
WILSON THREATENED
To Invade with 100000
Americans to En-
force Orders

Washington, Aug. l9.-Published re-
ports that President Wilson had threat.
ened week ago to send 100000 Amer
lean troops into Mexico unless Villa and
Carrnnza came to an agreement and
also gave the Carbajal government guar
antees and an amnesty brought an Off
cial denial yesterday from the White
House.
What actually happened, according to
officials, was this;
a request came in an Indirect way
from the Carbaial government inviting
the United States to send troops from
Vera Cruz to Mexico City to prevent
the expected exeesses of the constitu-
tionalists on reaching the Mexican cap
ital.
The request precipitated long cab
met discussion. Some members favored
accepting it, but President Wilson stood
out firmly against il, feeling that Amer
lean troops would surely be drawn into
conflict with the approaching constitu-
tionalists. Urgent messages were sent
to Carranza pointing out the dangers OF
a battle at Mexico City, but in none of
the communications il was stated Off
cially. was any threat made TO send
American troops.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
As a Clown Secs Us.

1T is lots of fun TO watch the big
crowds that throng tie circus or any
huge amusement place" says famous
clown. Just as soon as they get with
in the doors they all grow younger ex-
cept the children, and they become just
a wee bit older. Highbrows call IL
the psychology of the happy crowd,
but we clowns say it's the old uns
getting gay
"A great big crowd. no matter how
old or dignified they may be in every
day life. are just about nine years
when they smell the sawdust in the
ring. Ny. it's fun to watch them!
Many a time we clowns laugh in real
happiness just because the old uns'
make us laugh with their happiness, -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
Great Railroads Not Worry
ing About Ship
ments
PLENTY OF VESSELS
WITHIN TWO WEEKS
Wheat Jumps in Price, Ow-
ing to Improved
Condition

Washington, Aug l9.-The great rail-
roads of the country are not worrying
over the ability of American foodstuffs
to get outlet to Europe TO feed the
hungry populations OF that continent,
One Of the foremost railroad men OF the
Fast fully in touch with the transpor-
tation situation, talked about the sltua-
ton yesterday, saying, however, that ne
did not want hisname used. He pre-
dicted that American products would
soon be moving to England. France and
the countries not virtually blockaded in
the war operation, about as usual.
Il do not know what extent foreign
vessels will enter American registry I'M
der the new legislation he said. In
nv opinion, transfers will be few. 1T
will be needful to proceed with much
care to avoid foreign complications. My
prediction is that in 10 days or 20 at
the outside, there will be plenty of ship
ping available to send our products
abroad. The English and French mer-
chant marine will be operating about
as usual. If the American people will
lust keep cool for a little while, there
will be no trouble about an outlet. The
English navy will protect the English
shipping lines. Of that you may be
sure.
"The embargoes OF the railroads on
prair shipments to certain ports will
soon be lifted. Fortunately, the farmers
are helping the situation by holding back
their grain for higher prices. But once
the movement of grain to Europe grows
heavier, many of them will sell their
grain.
Il anticipate no serious trouble for
this country so far as grain and food
stufrs are concerned. The question OF
the cotton crop is more serious. Cur
dyestuffs, which come largely from Ger
many. are shut off The mills in Eng
land are hampered because large num-
beers of the operatives are entering the
army. The South has $S0000,000 in fer
tilizer bills annually and these bills will
be due later in the fall. Some method
will have to be found to meet this
situation. | regard the problem pre-
sentcd by cotton as much more serious
than the one of how to move foodstuffs
to Europe.
"The extent to which the English are
keeping their eyes on shipping develop
ments is astonishing. Not cargo is
being loaded on vessel in any port that
the English government is not informed
about it. ! had occasion recently to
learn this through arrangements for GER
tain shipments to one of the South
American countries"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19

II tempted to grumble overmuch at
the modern match. let us recall the
elaborate ritual necessary TO procuring
a light until about a century ago. By
striking a flint with a piece of steel .
spark-if you were adept and lucky
was thrown upon a piece Of finder.
which spark you blew into a fame
Strips of wood dipped in sulphur
were held in the flame, and your
match was lighted. The finder. hsv-
ing fulfilled its function. was extin-
guished by a tin damper. The match
sticks were either homemade or pur-
chased in small bundles from gypsies,
London Express.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
Teaching Sex Hygiene in Public Schools.

The Woman's Home Companion has
taken decisive position against public
school instruction on sex hygiene and in
its September number publishes the fol-
lowing communication from Texas
mother:
q am glad you have taken this posi-
ton. II parents would instruct their
children, concerning these promlems
there would be no necessity for
this shameful cutlery for public instrlc-
tion.
Il earnestly hope you will be success
ful in your effort. l feel safe in saying
that / voice the sentiments of the ma
iority of mothers, and TO US belongs the
duty of enlightening our children upon
the vital subject of sex knowledge"