davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

his own counsel. and he has his pecu;
liarities, one of which is that the bur
dens OF the masses of the people lay
heavy upon his heart. When he speaks
he speaks as one inspired, and his
remarks in tine Record the following
morning are literature.
/ know Finley Gray, and / consider
him one of the most sincere and gifted
friends the plain people have in pub
lie life today.
When the proposiNDn to make labor
unions immune from prosecution I'M
der the antitrust law was being de-
bated. Finley Gray sat listening to
the arguments being advanced by va
rious members as to why the measure
should be enacted into law. Gray lis
tened carefully to every explanation
offered. Finally he turned to a men,
Der at his side, and said: Labor
unions should be excluded. But the
real justification for the proposition
has not been stated. In justice to my
self, l must state the reasons why /
intend TO support the measure"
Gray had not intended to speak
when he entered the chamber, but as
he had sat quietly listening, he had
been deeply moved. He arose and his
language and philosophy held the close
attention of everyone within the hear
ing Of his voice.
Mr.. Chairman said Gray, there
are certain rights which men take
along with the right to inhabit the
earth. Among those rights is the right
to labor and to enjoy the fruits of
that labor. This is more than a So
called vested right in property; il is
a natural, Inherent right of man. 1t
is as sacred to him as the right of
habitation itself. 1t is as vital to his
existence as the breath of life. He
must have the right TO labor in order
to live.
And there are certain rights in
which man is upheld in supreme and
absolute defense, and in the defense
OF which he is sustained even TO. the
taking OF life-the defense of self.
the defense of his person, the defense
of his life, the defense of those who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
BRIGHT PROSPECTS AHEAD.

From the managers of every railway
system west OF the Mississippi river
comes news OF the most brilliant pros
poets in production OF the farms and
orchards, and not a system in all the
region from the Canada line to the
gulf and the Mexican border but esti-
mates a notable increase in number of
cars that will be required to transport
the agricultural tonnage which is to be
exchanged for the cash that returns
to the farmers to enrich them and ben
eft the entire country.
Pessimists may seek TO dwarf the
results in the country at large, but
facts and precedents are all against
them, says the Washington Post.
Large haryests. ample supplies of
money this autumn in the United
States. prices as yet in many OF our
products not materially lower. surely
will place the Inhabitants OF the farm
ing districts in position TO purchase
largely OF the outputs OF our manufac-
tories.
We have now the testimony OF the
heads OF the railway systems as to
what this tonnage means 10 their
roads.
II necessitates the employment of
more men. the purchase OF more cars.
OF more motive power. and largely in
creased supplies OF steel rails and all
other material that enters into the
transportation business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
WHY ROCK ISLAND SHOULD
BE INTERESTED.

There is an item in the last issue of
the Army and Navy Journal that is
significant. II says:
LAS the result OF the amendment
to the army appropriation bill re-
quiring the manufacture of war
material in government plants this
will be a busy year in the govern
ment arsenals and manufacturing
plants. The ordnance department
is now distributing the work
among the various plants
This IS one result of the work of
Congressman Clyde II. Tavenner. So
far the complete arsenal manufacture
policy has been adopted only as re-
CARDS some of the munitions OF war,
particularly field artillery ammunitinn.
When Tavenner wins his campaign for
complete arsenal manufacture OF all
munitions OF war IL will mean that the
Rock Island arsenal will become one
of the greatest military manufacturing
centers in the world.
Arsenal manufacture instead of
manufacture by the ammunition ring
means, according to Tavenner:
First, That the government will save
from 20 to 60 per cent, or millions of
dollars annually, because of its ability
TO manufacture cheaper than the pri-
vate manufacturers.
Second, That the workmen who actu-
ally produce the munitions will receive
higher wages, and work under far bet
ter conditions, than If the work was
done by outside manufacturers.
Third. That the profit will be taken
out OF war and preparation for war,
which Is the most practical step that
can be taken toward reduction of
armament and international peace;
that the amounts to be carried in the
army and navy appropriation bills will
be determined upon the merits OF the
question instead OF by the greed OF the
ammunition ring, which has drawn
down approximately $3.50, 200. 900 worth
OF fat government contracts, at exces-
sive prices, in II years.
Any one OF these results justifies be-
yond successful contradiction the prin-
ciple that Tavenner is working for,
which is the complete government
manufacture of all articles of warfare,
including even armor plate and battle
ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

perbly stocked with books.
People praised him for his culture and his
patronage of art,
He became a splendid figure in the noisy
busy mart;
At the horse shows and the functions
whore the social leaders Wed
His fair daughters cleaned in jewels ana
his wife displayed her pride:
There were rumors that marquis from
somewhere across the sea
Had notion to become a member OF the
family.
Then there came a slump; his margins
seemed 20 quickly melt away;
Down the stocks he held went tumbhnS;
things got darker every day;
He had made his money quickly, but more
rapidly It went;
He became white-haired and haggard and
his back was sadly bent,
And one morning in the papers there were
headlines black and tall
Telling how he had been driven By his
rivals to the wall.
At the sheriff's sale which followed there
was many a sacrifice;
Pictures went for almost nothing, suits
OF armor at half price;
Bric-a-brac was sold as rubbish, rugs
were shamelessly passed by,
But the prices that We're freely offered for
the books were high;
All. the splendidly bound volumes-green
and gold and red and blue
Still had uncut leaves and truly were
throughout as good as new.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

, by nature are entitled to look TO MIN
for protection, and / include the de-
Tense of the right TO labor in order to
live and to support those who are
dependent upon him.
Mr.. Chairman, there was the time
when the laboring man was more in
dependent in the exercise of this right
to labor to live than he is today.
There was a time when every man
could say TO his employer, III you do
not wish my service. will go back to
the crossroads. to the village work
shop, and / will make a pillow, wag-
on. or a carriage. 1 will employ my
self and / will sell my product for
my wages But this condition of the
laboring man has passed and gone.
great Industrial revolution has
brought a change and a new order OF
things. The laboring man as an indi-
vidual has lost his opportunity to en-
ploy himself, his power to claim his
right to labor TO live. He can only
work when others choose to employ
him. And when he asks for employ
ment the answer comes back and tells
him whether or not he can live. The
laboring man today finds himself con-
fronted with an organization OF en-
ployers; he finds himself confronted
with a combination of capital; he finds
himself confronted with a concentra-
ton of industry and control of en-
ployment-all standing between him
and the right to labor to live and to
support those dependent upon him.
This is the plight of the individual
Lob
ter helplessness as single individual.
Under these new and changed in
dustrial conditions union is his only
remedy, his only relief, his only de-
Tense, his only hope. He must have
the right to meet organization with
organization. He must have the right
to meet combination with combina-
ton. He must have the right to meet
concentration with concentration.
There Is a difference between
labor organization and a trust. There
is a difference between labor organ
ization and a combination in restraint
of trade There is a difference be-
tween a labor organization and mon
opoly of the resources of human life.
There is a difference between an or
ganization for a lawful, natural pur-
pose, and an organization for an IN
lawful and criminal purpose. There
is a difference between an organiza-
ton to preserve and safeguard nat
ural inherent rights and an organiza-
ton TO monopolize and prey upon the
vital necessities that sustain human
life. There is a difference between
men organizing for the lawful purpose
of securing employment, and to claim
the right of all men TO labor, to live,
and to enjoy the fruits of that labor,
and men organizing as a trust, COM
b;nation in restraint Of trade, mon
opoly to control the vital resources of
human life. the very inception of
which is unlawful, the very existence
of which is unlawful, the very contin-
uance and duration of which are I'M
lawful, and the very object and pur-
pose of which is contrary to law and
in violation of the natural inherent
right Of man TO live"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
S/
William Brady,M.D
The PeeviSh Child.

II is now a pretty thoroughly estab-
lished principle that laziness, for all
the humor OF the day. is due to some
disease condition. That is TO say il
a person is perfectly we'll he won't
be lazy. We need not allude TO the
hookworm, nor to glandular INSULT
cheney on the part OF the thyroids
which causes more physical laziness
than the hookworm. But let IL suffice
to say that If every confirmed lazy
person were subjected to a complete
medical examination the truth of our
statement would be easily proved.
Significance of Peevishness.
Peevishness in children is likewise
an evidence OF illness and not an in
dication OF temperament. One of the
most common causes OF a peevish. ir-
ritable state in childhood is intestinal
Indigestion due to faulty diet Unfor-
tunately for the child's welfare, some
busybody is certain to diagnose this
condition as worms" and urge the
mother to dose the child with some
body's sure-fire worm expeller OF
course, any one who has ever seen a
worm must realize that no medicine
powerful enough TO dissolve the worm
in the bowel could be administered
without dissolving the bowel too. The
"slimy" material, which some fake
worm remedies expell is simply mu-
Gus discharged by the irritated bowel
lining-irritated by fermenting food
or by Inappropriate medicine.
Improvement In Child.
Another common cause OF peeyish-
ness and cross disposition is chroni-
cally diseased tonsils. 1t is gratifying
indeed for parents to watch the
child's steady gain after the proper
treatment of such tonsiss. Not only
does the sleep and digestion become
more natural. but the little one takes
DR.. Brady will answer all question
ton is OF general interest IL will be an
1t will be answered personally IL STAN
DR.. Brady Will not prescribe for indi
dress all letters TO DR.. William Brady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
MIR. BEARS POLITICAL SEN
SITIvENESS.

The Argus does not consider itself
the guardian OF the political fortunes
of any member Of the city commission
and so had no Interior object In view
when It ventursd 20 commend the
stand which Commissioners Reynolds
and Hudgren have taksn in opposition
20 the purchase OF any more touring
cars for heads OF city departments. n,
in endeayoring To express approval OF
that which met its views, Il accident.
,.s3iy tzod upon the tender political toes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

At 10 NeNAA
Igaunt and old
fashioned. and as
he sits among the
modern, present
day type OF states
men on the floor
OF the house, he is
a character study
that will attract
your attention.
One can hardly
h clip imagining
that he has just
stepped out of an
American congress
OF 100 years ago.
Finley Gray is
IN many respects a
strange and I'M
usual man, a ge-
MUS in every
sense of the word.
He usually keeps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

on a healthier color and becomes
cheerful and willing. The peevish
characteristic seems to be removed
with the tonsils.
Happy is the parent who thrusts
aside any foolish dread he or she
may have for an anaesthetic and sub
jects the handicapped child to opera
ton. Diseased tonsils when neglected.
alter the whole outlook of the growing
child.
Questions and Answers.
c. NJ. inquiries: To conform with
the law, do you think it advisable to
have a girl who was seriously afflict-
ed with tubercular glands for about
two years, vaccinated? While not in
robust condition her health for the
past two years has been fairly good.
Reply.
Holt, an authority on children, states
In his text book: Latent tuberculosis
sometimes becomes active after vac
cinia." Personally, l should hesitate
II she were my girl. But you should
be guided by the opinion of your own
family physician. II he thinks any risk
is involved. his word will no doubt be
sufficient for the authorities.
A II. writes: ! am troubled with
what l believe is a nervous ailment
| cannot converse intelligently with
other people. especially the opposite
sex. / have catarrh. headache, con-
stipation. Is IL advisable for me to
take nerve tonics or blood medicine,
or would IL be better for me to see
a local doctor or a nerve specialist?
Reply.
We have oftee experienced that
same symptom when confronted by the
opposite sex. Forget that part OF it
and see your doctor. If he finds you
require blood or nerve medicine or a
specialist he will tell you so.
5 pertaining to health. If your ques-
swered through these columns; IL not
ped, addressed envelope is enclosed. .
yidual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care OF The Argus. Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
While the assertiOn that more opium

While the assertion that more opium
Is consumed in the United States than
= In China may be an exaggeration. the
fact that four per cent of the popula-
ton OF this country Is addicted to the
use of opiates is one TO call for gravest
consideration. especially when il is
shown that the larger proportion Of
the victims are young. Stringent re-
strictions upon the sale of the drugs
and severe punishment for those who
dispense them is the only way 10 cope
with the evil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Suspicious of Il.

NO" said the capitalist, 81 don't be-
lieve this invention can amount to
much. I guess I'll not invest any
money in it."
But" his partner replied. at looks
good People who have examined it
say it's one of the greatest things that
ever"
It's no use. There must be some
thing wrong about it. The inventor
seems to be thoroughly practical"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Though william R. Hearst and Col

inouBn "hlidm H. ISaISl anu CoI-
onei Roosevelt seem 20 be approaching
a common ground OF understanding.
despite all the mean things each has
said about the other. the former.
through bis newspapers. takes occasion
20 condemn the former president
for Inconsistencies in his Pittsburgh
address. For instance. IL IS now point
ed out that the cOloners program
which he now offers IS Identical with
ono which Hearst suggested when he
was a member of congress and which
Roosevelt, then president, failed alb.
solutely 20 give any consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

If you don't feel like accepting one
doctors advice consult another one,
is the motto OF a good many patients.
including a certain colonel. And this
is the reason. by the way, that so
many physicians give only advice
which they know will be acceptable
TO their patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Springfield Republican S

The Springfield Republican says
that Maryland has the bluest Sunday
law IN the United States. Under the
sMaryland statute city councils have
mo power to Iegalize the sale of ice
and milk on Sunday and IL is said
that in cities like Baltimore particu-
iarly. this Will bear with special
severity upon the poor. who must buy
their supplies in very small quantities.
II is said to be questionable whether
paid choir singers are within the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

While everything points to a sane
Fourth in Rock Island # will be just
as well to have first aid appliances
handy and to know where a doctor can
be located. Also, If you figure on a
nap IN the morning, put your earmuffs
on before retiring tonight for tomor-
row is the one day in the year when
those with whom noise and patriotism
are synonymous are up and doing
sarly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

Before ! resign half the people of
Afexico will die with me-" is the aef
Huerta is quoted as sending out from
his seat in the cafe. But he should
remember that not half the people of
bis country have access TO such never
falling sources of courage as he has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

responsibility of the lower animals.
Again, a man is stated to have died
from the effects of injuries received
after being run over by a railway
train in motion owing to a misunder-
standing between deceased and an
engine driver This description of a
rather ordinary railway casualty is ex-
cellent.-London Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
(Ql18IE6{6}ffziER
HENRY ROWLAND
Ills
Books

He made seven
million dollars
I'm a very little
while.
And his portly wife
gre W naughty
and his dsugh-
ters put on
style:
Then he built him
self q palace
and hung pic
lures on the
walls,
There were rusty
suits of armor
placed in all the
splendid halls,
There were "arti-
cles of virtu"
heaped q n d
hung in all the
hooks
And the beautiful
library was su-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

variety. Here. for instance. is how
the cause of death is stated in the case
OF a laborer:
Died from injuries received through
a bull accidentally kneeling on his
chest"
The consideration shown for the feel
ings of the bull is a fine touch and
suggests grave questions on the moral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Her Kind SunnestloE.

AFTER / am dead and gone" the
poet YEARLY said, IT suppose men with
plenty of money will be glad to pay
big prices for the manuscripts which
editors refuse to accept on any terms
row."
why don't you get revenge" his
discouraged wife replied, by destroy
ing your manuscripts as fast as you
make them?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
His Polite Suggestion.

do you know Miss Almont?"
Yes. She is one Of my dearest en-
emies. After I had bought theater
tickets and punches of roses and good
meals for her almost every day for
year she became angry because hint
ed that her eyebrows would look bet
ter II she left them unpenciled, and
has never spoken to me since"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Up TO Him.

SHOW me a man with a big nose"
said the conceited citizen, and will
show you a genius"
"All right" replied a modest gen.
tleman who happened TO have a pocket
mirror. here. take look at yourself.
Now produce your genius"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
The Horrors of Matrimony.

"One of the prominent actresses says
nine out of ten marriages turn out un-
happily"
Yes" replied the old bachelor, 'if
a man marries a woman for her beauty
he is likely to find that good deal Of
1t is counterfeit, and if he takes her
for her money the chances are that
she will merely give him an allow
ance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

With cattle selling at $9.45 and hogs
bringing $3.50. as against 1914 three
years ago. the Clinton Herald submits
that IL takes an awfully good repub-
lican TO claim that the Iowa farmer
needs much protection this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

Iowans are buying automobiles at
the rate of $50 a day. One family in
every seven has a car and their use
has reduced railway passenger re-
ceipts 20 per cent during the summer
months. The statistician has not yet
submitted figures showing what per-
centage has been added 10 the cost
OF living, which would be even more
Interesting than the foregoing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

Reno might as we'll resign itself TO
become flag station on the overland
route. The state supreme court of
Nevada has upheld the law requiring
applicants for divorce to live in the
state at least one year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

A~St Louis real estate firm, capital
ICED at $4,000 went 10 the wall and
the receiver found $50 in the safe. In
view of such evidence OF mismanage-
nent the failure will cause no sur
prise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
That Was Years Aao.

81 knew that man when he didn't
have a shirt to his back" said the old
doctor.
why. thought he came OF an old
and wealthy family"
He does. OBLIGATED at his BIRTH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island: 50 Pc 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 10 is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises
All communications o. arEumentA5iye
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIica-
lion No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones In all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 145. 1I45 and
HAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
The Ready Nature Student.

The teacher had been reading to
the class about the great forests.
And now. boys" she said. which
one of you can tell me the pine tnat
has the longest and sharpest needle?"
Up went hand in the front row.
We'll. Tommy"
THE porcupine. London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
THROUGH WITH HIM.

You on I
SEEM" said her
friend, ito be in
terested in Mr..
Fredericks a n y
more"
NO" she re-
piled, Il have rea-
sOn to haliRva ha
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

So long as revolutionary leaders like
Villa continue able to buy and pay for
$500 bath tubs there is little hope for
peace IN Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER
Conaressman from the Fourteenth District.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. July Finley Gray OF
Indiana is one OF the clearest thinkers
in the American congress. Physically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Odd Death cnrtifinat..

Certificates OF death are not docu-
ments where one usually seeks for hui
NOR. but there is frequently to be
found IN them much OF the unconscious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
July 3 IN American
History.
History

l715-1IeAv... ueVi7r ~ "S"INS
suIned active command OF tue he'
oiutionary forces.
lS9S-ceryera Spanish squadron ue-
stroved by the American feet after
escaping from Santiago harpor.
9l3-Anniyersary OF Picketts charse'
the climax Of the battle OF 1ee's'-
burg, celebrated on the HELD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

He wrote a rondeau on her arms.
A sonnet on her face:
In quatrains he described her charms.
In triolets her grace.
He wrote an octave on her hair,
4 couplst on her nose.
And then he lost the maiden fair
BY stepping on her toes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03
Nature Slips a Cog.

Nature Slips a Cog.
There is a screw loose in the e'si,
nal fitness of things when a man "no
wears a wig has to shave every hioi
ing.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-03

DIT Brady Will
general will
viii
all letters