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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
THE PRESIDENTS POWER.

Senator Cummins says the president
has obIiterated congress. OF course.
the senator, when he makes that as
sertion, must be regarded as a politi-
cal opponent of the president. and due
allowance should be made for the fact
that hev will not go out OF his way to
supportithe administration in anything.
but making allowance for the exagger-
alton, what is the reason for the un-
doubted fact that,the president is pow
erful2
One perfectly evident reason. says
the St Louis Republic. is that the
president is the. leader OF a dominant
political party. II that party is to &C.
cOmplish anything it must follow a
leader, and the majority is Loyalty fol-
lowing the president in all party meas
ures. What is interpreted as the power
Of the president, therefore, has behind
it the power of an organized and
disciplined party The dominance OF
the presidents views is none the less
CALLING to republicans and progressives
because its strength is really party
strength. but it is a very different
thing from personal domination. II is
also a much wholesomer thing. be-
cause IN the long run the president
cannot command the strength of the
party without the assent OF the voters
who make up the party
Everyone knows that II the members
Of congress believed the president was
urging n course contrary to the wishes
Of the people they would not follow
him. Their duty and their political
futures would combine to force a diff
ferent course upon them, and il they
could not make the president sea
things their way they would desert |
him. and the administration would find
itself as lonesome as President Taft /
was in the last days of his tenure of 4
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
TAvERNER'S VICTORY.

CStreator Independent Times).
Congressman Tayenner has entered
the opening wedge in his victory in
defeating the naval appropriation bill
for his ultimate purpose in influencing
the government 20 own and operate its
own ermor plate factories. Tayen-
neT has shown up cOHclIsiyeiy the
futile waste Of this nation in allowing
this tyTant in business TO unload its
product in this country in the hour Of
need at fabuIously high prices and
undertaking the same to foreign coun-
tries.
He has given figures showing the
millions We could save each year in /
owning and operating our own plant; |
how such ownership Of war supplies
would control war preparations. and
10 largely Instrumental In coioring the
lttitude OF public opinion IN favor OF
,eaee, whereas now the private ex- Z
lo!tation Of these products inclines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

the child is seriously hampered in the
requirement of an education. II the
parents cannot, under these circum-
stances, buy the glasses, what is to be
done? This is a serious question and
one which will have to be answered.
There should be n fund in the hands
OF the school board of every city to
meet this emergency. This fund may
be raised by contributions, if neces-
sary, but the best way is TO have 1t
come from the city treasury. The
amount required would not be large.
Suitable arrangements could be made
with some wholesale optical houses to
furnish these glasses at almost cost.
In Cleveland, where school examin-
ations are performed quite thoroughly,
less than 400 pairs of glasses are given
away to poor children annually. This
probably does not cost Cleveland $500
a year, and think of the enormous ben
efts that are produced School books
lunches, etc, are given away in many
cities, why not then free glasses?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
HlR Cl0Sets.

Have you seen Billinger's new
house?"
Yes, he took me through it, the
other day"
Pretty fine, eh?"
Very, but it struck me as being
strange that he should want so many
closets. Everywhere one turned there
was a closet, upstairs and downstairs.
1t looked as If he had given his archi-
tect orders to put in half a hundred
closets and then let him plan the rest
of the house around them"
Yes, know; but you must always
remember that Billings has a large
number of skeletons to hide"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
THE DETENTION HOSPITAL

The Argus has desired 20 avoid. and
IN fact has no intention % getting into
controversy over conditions at the
cfty's detention hospital as they exist
ed and were made public by this news
paper a couple OF weeks ago. The mat
ter - not one calling for any unneces-
AIRY publicity. especially outside the
city, and in telling the facts care was
taken 20 avoid oyer-statsment and
repetition. The Argus IS now glad TO
accept the official assurance that con
ditions have been improved and the
comfort, health and convenience of
inmates provided for SO far as Is pos
sibie at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

A novel suit was brought in st
Louis county. Missouri. TO test the la
bility of property owners in permit
ting insects TO breed on their prem
fses. A septic tank in one residence
neighborhood permitted foul water TO
stand on a lot and mosquitoes bred
therein. carrying malaria, entered the
home OF a resident in an adjoining
neighborhood. where his son became
afflicted with fever. The residents re-
sponsible for the tank we're sued for
81. 600 damages. There seems TO BIG
perfectly good ground for holding any
one responsible for propagating pesti-
lentiaI insects. such as mosquitoes and
flies. especially since methods OF pre-
yention are cheap and easy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

US TO war and acts as an infammatory
influence TO provoke hostilitiSs.
We are not called on longer to pay
this colossal bonus to the armor plate
factories. and any action TO rid our
selves forever OF fits sinister power is
a gain toward business economy in ma
tional affairs.
Congressman Tavenner does not ac-
cept the present slip shod methods OF
many governmental activities as ulti-
mate, and is keeping alertly conscious
OF possible reforms which are possible
70 affect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
Crockett wouIdnt Have MaooIe.

The first school the late s. r. Crock
EFT attended was the Free Church
school in the village of Laurieston, of
that parish. distant three miles from
his home. When he was a very wee
chap Sam" used to be accompanied to
school by Maggie-a girl somewhat
older than himself, who was supposed
to look after him. Their daily appear
ance together led one of the villagers
TO say to him one day as the couple
passed her door: Man, Sam, l think
yen be mairryin' Maggie some dav:
ye're aye thegither." Marry Maggie
- was the indignant boys response.
'She disna ken the names o. the kings
o Israel yeti" The lady whose sugges-
ton to the future novelist was so con-
received often recalled the
incident with ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ster Gazette.
Nature trips us up when we strut
Emerson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

features UareB
As IL lit up inside.
He passes with slouching gait,
And has a brutal jaw,
But we must list him with the grestAT
Ten children call him pa.
II he has ever bathed, trow.
Twas in the distant past;
There's very much he doesn't know
But, oh. his thirst is vast!
He does not crave the worlds applause
And no man ever saw
Him working, but he's great, because
Ten children call him Pa
His sad-faced wife goes forth to scrub
And slave for others. while
He smokes the filthy, cast-of stub
In some low haunt and vile. !
Down in his heart he nurtures hate
For order and for law, .. /
But let us name him with the great
Ten children call him pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

HTNPY Rowland
AGREAT
MAN

I know n man
W n o's cry
great.
TIL o III h fame
has passed him
by;
He's done no serv-
ice for the
state,
His station is not
high;
He never wrote q
book. nor Is
He learned in the
law,
But earthly glory
still Is his
Ten children call
him pa
He cannot write
his name, nor
caree
To cut a swath
that's wide;
His nose before his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
New TO Her.

What 1 like most about that pic
ture," said Mrs. Oldcastle, rs the per-
spective."
YES" replied her hostess, both
me and Joshua like 1t, too. But 1
never saw one before. What part of
the world are them animals natives
Off" 1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

cause septic sore throat, septic blood
poisoning, acute Inflammation of Joints
and all sorts OF unpleasant things.
Two camples contained the dread tub
circle bacilli.
Hereafter when we prescribe bread
n butter n brown sugar on half an
inch thick for the youngsters who need
tonic to build them up and keep
them from taking cold when they go in
swimming on the O. {. Sunday after
noon, we shall specify that the cream
from which the butter is churned must
come from certified dairy or else be
pasteurized
Questions and Answers.
e. G. c. asks: Is there any special
precaution one can take when pairing
corns TO prevent blood poisoning?
Ans.-Yes. dip the razor or knife in
boiling water first, wash the feet thor
oughiy In hot soap and water, and as
soon as you finish your surgery paint
the corn and nearby skin with ordinary
tincture OF iodine. Then put on fresh
clean stockings.
Bronchial Billy writes: I am sub.
ject to chronic bronchitis with asth,
matte attacks. What is best for me
to wear for underciothing. wool.
linen, silk or cotton?
Ans.-Knitted wool. or wool with
silk lining.
=, b. f, inquiries, Can a person |
have epilepsy without knowing Il?
Ans.-fes, many cases OF nocturnal |
epilepsy exist for yearE before the
,hld or the parents know OF It.
pertaining TO health. II your ques-
Tered through these columns: IL not
ed, addressed envelope is enclosed.
dual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
ARE OF The Argus, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
WAR GAME Is TO BE VAST
Kaiser viii Ask American Officers
TO See Maneuvers

Berlin. June Alt is expected that
a large and representative delegation
Of United States military officers will
receive invitations to attend the Sep
TENDER kaiser maneuvers OF the Ger
man army. The maneuyers will be by
far the greatest war game ever played
In this country with 100000 troops in
the field, and the kaiser will be de-
lighted II the Mexican complications
should be so far settled that General
Leonard Wood could come oyer, Gen.
eral Wood. for the last two years has
been on the verge of coming to the
kaiser's maneuvers, but has always
been prevented from doing so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

William Brady, ND.
Butter.

Such eminent sanitarians as Drs.
Rosenau, Frost and Bryant have been
investigating butter, and. what is
worse still, they have been turning the
microscope on genuine, down east
New England butter bought in the
open Boston market. Next thing we
know some daring scientist will be
scrutinizing Elgin Creamery!
The Investigators purchased rs sam
pies OF butter. paying all the prices
demanded by various Boston dealers.
They found no difference between the
various grades. so far as physical and
meteorological purity was concerned.
Effect Of Time on Butter.
Some OF the things they did nnd,
however, should be encouraging to
the star and minor boarders. For
instance, the more aged the butter
the smaller the number OF germs II
contained. Would that We could
speak as we'll OF the lowly cheese,
BY the time butter reaches the ven
cradle age OF six weeks there are
few II any disease germs To be found
In it At all. But In its youth the
general run of market butter such
Is is used by Boston's first families |
who came over in the Campania is
guilty OF harboring des- |
Derate or even vicious microbes,
Colon bacilli were found in six of /
he 20 samples tested, When colon
1aeilli are found in drinking water # |
5 considered polluted and unit for IN
ernal use. Streptoeoeei were found in
10 Less Than IA M the Or aneeimena
nd streptoeoeei are the bugs that
DR.. Brady will answer ali questions
ion Is OF general interest II will be ans
L Will be answered personally II stamp
DR.. Brady will not prescribe for indy
iress all letters TO DR.. William Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
Almost Had ID.

''Mr Wigglesworth, let me intro
duce Mr-ah-Mr.-ah-
Keep on. You'll get it in a min
ute"
"Confound it, know your name as
we'll as I do my own, but I can't get
1t off the end of my tongue"
Macintosh"
That's it, 1 knew 1t had some
thing to do with wet grounds and
rain checks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The recent fate OF the elephant
trainer at Toledo and the lion tanner
at Chicago raises the question as to
which IS the more dangerous. hunting
wild animals OF training them. The
query is respectfully referred to a GER
tain colonel. who has done both.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

II any additional argument were
needed TO convince everybody that It
Is good thing 10 learn 10 swim II IS
furnished by the experience Of mem
bers OF the crew or the excursion
steamer Majestic. who. after the boat
sank. were able 20 swim several miles.
finally finding safety on an island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The island Of Nantucket. Massachu-
retts. has taken referendum on the
subject OF admitting automobiles, and
they have been shut out BY a vote OF
374 TO 224. Unless speed regulations
are obeyed # might be unsafe to have
such a referendum in some other To-
caIities, Rock Island for instance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
June "a in American
History.

1494 = Newfoundland discovered by
Cabot, English explorer.
l1oS-General William Hull, soldier.
born; died 1925; surrendered De
troit to the British in 1872
1s1S-Rey. Henry Ward Beecher. not
ed Congregationalist. clergyman
and orator. born at Litchheld.
Conn: died 1887.
lSSS-John Randolph "of Roanoke
noted and eccentric Virginia states
man. died: born 1873.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The note Of confidence so prominent
In the announcement OF Senator l.. Y.
Sherman OF his candidacy for re-eIec-
uon prompts the Bloomington Bul'e-
Tin TO suggest that possibly he las
not been apprised OF the existence or
a bull moose party in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
MRS. FOLSOM TO ASYLUM
Mental State Of Woman Who Slew,
Husband to Be Studied.

Portsmouth, y, H., June 24.-Ars. II,
II, Folsom Of SOmeryille, Mass, who
killed her husband, was committed to
the state insane hospital at Concord
for observation Of her men,
tai condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
the bare niece

the bare necessities of life?"
No. That's one of the beauties Of
feasting in luxury. A fellow never,
when he rs doing that, remembers
things that might mar his pleasure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
UNTROUBLED.-

Doesn't your
conscience eve r
hurt you when
you remember
while you are
feasting in luxury
t b a t thousands
and thousands of
people lack even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
Justice In Chunks.

Chicago man sued his wife for
divorce, charging her with infdelity.
She filed a cross-bils making a simi-
lar charge against him. The court
found them both guilty and ordered
them TO remain married. II justice
was what they wanted they appear
to have secured a large goh of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The harassed railroads should take
some consolation out OF the winning
OF the suit with the government for
possession OF 800. 600. 900 worth OF oil
lands. Perhaps they may decide now
to replace some of the water In their
stock with oil. and II they do it is not
likely that anyone will raise objection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
BeFeaVeG,

Why does Briggs wear that mourn
Ing band around his hat? / hadn't
heard that any of his family had died
recently"
No; but somebody stole his auto
mobile"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The plea OF the New Hampshire wo-
man that she killed her husband be
cause she loved him so would carry
more weight had she made an effort
70 accompany him on his journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

fERMs-Tsn, cents erVvweek by car
ries. in RocISiIss-nd. 50 De-tyea= by mail
In advance.
Complaints ofAfeIfvery service should
be made TO thef circulation department.
which should aLsoA be notified. in every
instance where "a f. desired to have
paper discontinued. AS carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All cOmmunicatfOnssos argunehtasivs
character. political or religious. mus;
have real name attached FOR puoiica-
don No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious sisnatu-es-
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trai Union. Rock Island I45. 1I45 and
2I4B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
Thomas H. White Is Dead.

Cleveland. June 24.-Thopas II
White, rs. pioneer in the manufacture
OF sewing machines. died yesterday at
his home on Euclid avenue,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

The nervous collapse Of Mrs. Penny
hacker, which resulted from the strain
sEe endured in PRECEDING over the long
session OF the Federation OF Women's
clubs. serves 10 remind us that after
all she is merely a woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
Easy,

Japanese children are taught to
write with both hands"
That's nothing, If we had the kind
Of writing that the japanese have 1t
would be easy enough for most OF us
to write with both feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

II tie suffrage movement IN Eng
land persists. batting suffragets may
become as popular 4 sport thcre as
bul lighting Is in Spain or baseball in
The United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
His Club.

His wife used TO say she didn't
believe in clubs"
Yet she caused him to Join the
only one he has ever belonged to-"
What club is that?"
''The .Alimony club"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

wealth is a curse" said the millionaire,
Then sadly his way he went,
Unwilling that others should have to
share
His terrible punishment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

hpHe heh never think OF reading n
pooA till they run across Il under a iot
or rubbish when the wife rs packing
up to move.-onaha Bee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

No man is wise at all tlmes.-Pyiny
the Elder,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nn,s Rock Island Ill CEntereS NJ the
postoGico as second-claaE natter.)
Rock I,land Member ortIhe Associated
- Pres
AsY THE.J.Aw. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-24

Nature trips us up when we strut
Emerson.
The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-23
SOCIALISTS TO CLOTHE
STRIKE CHILDREN

The National Women'S Committee
of The Socialist party has undertaken
the tremendous task of clothing the
destitute children OF the strikers III
MichiGan and Colorado The Women $
Committee of course has no fund large
enough to meet this pressing need
and is depending upon the co-opera-
ton of labor unions and Socialists III
their labor of love.
In response to this appeal the Labor
Star will send a consignment OF cloth
ing and shoes TO the strike district at
the earliest possible moment. Reader,
we want to rush this aid to these
little sufferers at once. They are
huddied in tents these wintry days.
If you want to have a part in this
work bring any good secondhand
clothing or shoes to the Star office
and it will be shipped at once to the
strike victims of Michigan and Colo
RADIO.
The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-23
.. & Fl. r. r. Strike

A vivid and striking Illustration nI
the inyincible power ut Il thorough
general strike is furnished by the re-
cent strike Of 5000 employees OF the
Deleware & Hudson River Railroad.
Excepting teleerapherS, they struck
TO a man last Monday morning, de-
manding the reinstatement OF two men
unjustly discharged.
The capitalists and So-called brains
of the road fumed, Sweated and sWore.
The road lay limp, dead and litelesS
awaiting the magic touch OF labor.
Even the mails were paralyzed.
Monday at p. N. the magnateS were
on their knees begging the workers to
come and operate their road for them.
In fifteen minutes the discharged men
were reinstated and every one back
at work.
The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-23
TEN REASONS WHY | iii 4
SOCIALIST

|. am Socialist for the same
reason you and every other working
man should be-self interest.
2. Because | would like for the
future of my children to be secure
from want.
8. Because down in nay heart |
believe in justice and hate injustice.
4. Because want the best Of
everything, and know we can get II
if we only try.
5. Because we have taken The
crumbs and dribblines from the mas
tiers long enough, just because we
could see nothing better to do.
6. Because want 10 dO away
with graft, corruption and the want
and poverty that surround us today
7. Because | would like to live in
a nation where every family could
have modern home with modern
convieniences and enjoy life
s. Because | would like to see all
people we'll dressed instead Of being
dressed in rags as of today.
The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-23
Competition
The Life Of
Trade But

Gwinn Bros Milling Co., manu-
facturers Of -four, have swung the big
stick in an effort to keep retail mer-
chants Of the East End from selling
their flour below a certain price
Gwinn Bros -four sells down town
for 70 cents sack, East End dealers
have been selling the same flour for
go cents. Although in imminent
danger of arrest for violation OF the
law against conspiracy in restraint Of
trade, these flour manufacturers defy
the courts and the interests Of htl-
manity and attempt 10 maintain an
artificial price for flour. These manu-
facturerS have visited the erncerS and
threatened them with dire possibilities
if they DO not maintain tie higher
price. In many instances they bought
the entire stock Of "Gwina" -four,
than let the people have it At the
cheaper rate.
In these days Of expensive living
this comes dangerously near being the
most contemplate crime that can be
committed against suffering humanity.
Some workers still bas in private
control Of the means OF Itfc. Today
it is said, no merchant Of Huntington
can Get a sack OF Gwinn Bros. flour
unless he guarantees TO sell it TO con-
sumer at price dictated hY Gw!nn
Bros.
The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-23
CHRISTIAN union

The Catholic Church in Europe is
busy calling her devoteeS from the
legitimate unSectarian labor unions
and enrolling them into simon pure
Catholic locals, which are presided
over and controlled by priests appoint
ed by the Bishops of the the Roman
Catholic Church.
A conference Of Catholic trade un-
ions took place in Plymouth, England,
recently at which it was decided to
work toward the establishment Of ali
International organization OF Catholic
trade unioniStS,
The Militia Of Christina Catholic
combination Of American trade TN
inonistS ana few others sent greet
ineS to the English conference stating
that they were prepared to support an
effort 10 establish an international Or
ganizaton of Catholic trade unions.
Do those members of the Catholic
church who are members of the A. +.
of L, stand ready to Scuttle the A, +.
of |. If possible, upon demand nf the
Catholic church?