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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Supreme Faith.

ct gave my wife a check for $1,000
yesterday"
What was the cause of your -liber-
ality?"
II knew she'd never have the nerve
to try to cash IT."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

ropolitan Museum of Art have accept
ed the art treasures of the late Ben
jamin Altman, the largest and most
valuable gift of paintings, porcelains,
tapestries, rugs, china, enameis, statu-
airy and other objects ever received
by that institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

How far we have departed from
aristocratic conceptions in this coun-
try is attested, In a way. by a remark
contained in a recent decision OF the
United States circuit court OF ap-
peaIs that there Is no more moral
turpitude in publishing a libel against
a king than against a field laborer
IN Devon or a street sweeper in Lon
dom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Emperor William keeps in good con-
dition by chopping wood. Col.
Roosevelt accomplishes the same re-
suit by saving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
II.

What do you suppose Diogenes
would have done II he had found an
honest mani"
He would probably have hired a
manager and made a fortune iectur>
ing about the discovery"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

New York-The corporation of John
II. Woodbury.. face specialties, through
its manager. Payton R. McCargo, was
summoned to police court TO answer a
charge of practicing medicine without
a license.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Paris-Oficials of the French cham
Der OF deputies declined to permit the
prefix prince" to be used in connec-
ton with the name OF the son OF
Prince Victor Napoleon in a question
addressed to the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
HER HELP.

THE fact of
the matter is 1
never amounted
to anything be-
fore 1 was mar
ried."
Then you give
your wife credit
for making you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Nice Family Jar.

Last night" said Mr.. Henpeck, a..
dream that was In heaven"
And was I there with your hts
wife asked.
didn't l say 1T was heaves?" wa.
his crushing reply.-Cleveland Piafp
Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
The Mule.

The mule is stupid. so they say;
He has no brain with which to think;
But he can always turn away
When he has had enough to drink,
No matter II his foolish brother
Insists that he must have another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Create WE'LL

Your SON appears to be q young
man of great expectations"
Yes. He puts IN his spare time
writing speeches which he will have
% deliver at the laying OF corner
Itones when he Is president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

King Alfonso says he reads NJ
books. The same might be said Of I
majority OF his subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

acknowledgements Rob-
ert G. Bremner of New Jersey, who is
being treated with radium for cancer
in a Baltimore hospital, is improving
slowly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

The Dayton. Ohio. city manager is to
be managed by an accomplished young
woman from Kentucky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

A Puritan wave must have strucl
Berlin. where the police is raidinl
corset shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

BE- TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rfsr. IN Rock Island: 50 per year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
Instance where 81 Is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications OF argumeDtative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island i45. 1145 and
2i45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

While few are killed IN Mexican
battles the massacres are bloody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
just Goes out.

observation-disclosures. when the nre 80
out where does 1t go? Mofner reu
know. dear. You might JUST - =
ask where your father goes ~
goes out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

on cents a day escapes the twinges
OF govt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Jan. 26.-For farmers:
How TO get more money Tor your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

With his gaze and his thoughts conferred
the high spots.
His toes seldom touched on the level.
And. leaving a streak OF blue smoke in
his wake,
He hurried headlong to the devil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

New York-Two chauffeurs, John
Chandler and Chester Cravis. mem
bers OF a band OF automobile thieves,
charged with stealing cars worth
100000 during the last two years.
pleaded guilty. Sentence was defer
red.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
WIRE SPARKS

washington-A favorable report
was ordered by the senate committee
on postofices and post roads OF the
resolution introduced by Senator Nor
ris OF Nebraska directing that the
postmaster general send to the senate
the results Of the investigation he has
made regarding government owner
ship and control of means of COM
munication with view to acquisition
by the government OF the telegraph
and telephone facilities, to be operat-
ed as an adjunct to the postal service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

NO; for making 1t necessary for
me to get out and hustle"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
HENiY 'HOWLAND
Rofih

His father had toiied and his father had
saved,
IIis father left pleasure untasted:
When he might have had ease his father
still shaved,
Afraid that q day might be wasted.
His father declined to be free from the
grind
That hardened his soul and his senses;
He smothered all cravings Of body and
mind,
For the purpose of saving expenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1874 Second ave-
tne. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
eostofice as second-clsss matter)
Rock Isiand Member OF the Associated
Ii r.-.
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

New York-The trustees of the Met
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

ton, or the machinery for marketing
tha tiax, facilitias %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
MATRIMONY As \ SCIENCE.

From the mouths of spinsters the
mothers of the woman's convention in
Chicago learned wisdom on the day
devoted 10 American homes. The
benefits OF side light were turned on
fun strength by women who. though
not mothers or wives themselves. have
made the subject of domestic happi-
ness a study.
We may say the ideas Of these in
experienced women are all theoretical
and while they represent the prin-
ciples on which happy homes are
founded yet they are not sufficiently
practical for application To every day
life. But this is a scientific age. We
are doing business on a scientific basis
we are farming in accordance with
scientific principles. Then why not
apply science to domestic relations?
AT any rate eight hUsbandless, child
less women stood up before the con-
vention and told the wives and moth
crs things they perhaps had never
dreamed OF in their philosophy. They
told the wives and mothers what kind
OF "a OASIS %nelE MONIES SnOulu DC eS-
tablished on, what kind OF care their
children should receive and the treat
ment they should give their husbands,
all from "a scientific standpoint. And
the wives and mothers could not get
away from il. they could neither re-
flute nor deny IL.
II might have seemed presumptuous
on the part of these unmarried wom-
en-. but they had the courage of their
convictions with them. they had the
scientific knowledge to back their
statements and besides they had their
womanly instincts. whatever that is.
1t is encouraging TO find that young
women are making a study of these
domestic problems. for the adjustment
OF men and women 10 each other and
the rearing OF children are problems
IL would be still more cheering il
young men would make a similar
study OF obligations and responsible
tiles they are SO eager 10 assume.
The old fashioned way OF marrying
and trusting 20 luck is no longer re-
garded AS safe Men and women
should prepare for matrimony as they
prepare for other undertakings. the
great desideratUm being understand
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

The first act Of congress directly
affecting 81. Joseph county was that
approved March ?. 1927. entitled IAN
act 10 authorize the state Of Indiana
10 locate and make road therein
named"
This act was passed 10 carry out
certain provisions of the treaty OF oct.
10, 1925. by which the Pottawattomies.
among other things. ceded TO the
United States "a strip Of land, com
mencing at lake Michigan and running
90 the Wabash river. one hundred feet
wide for a road. and also one section
OF good land contiguous TO said road
for each mile of the same and also
for each mile OF a road from the ter
mination thereof, through Indianapo-
lis, 20 some convenient point on the
Ohio river"
In this manner the first steps were
taken for the construction of the
Michigan road, which has always been
regarded as one of the most import
ant public improvements in the his
tory Of the state. The work was OF
special value to ST Joseph and other
northern counties by more closely con-
nevting them with the settled parts
Of the state and making it more con-
venient TO reach the lake trade at
Michigan City, or Trail Greek, as that
place was first called 1t was re-
newal by another route OF the old
course Of commerce from the lakes
TO the gulf.
This early appreciation OF the value
OF good roads affords a remarkable
example of the common needs of man
kind from one generation TO another.
The setting apart Of approximately
three hundred sections Of rich farming
and timbered lands for the purpose
of creating O. fund for the building of
the road is also an example which may
be profitably emulated in the present
day. There are no longer lands TO
give from the public domain, but the
people who occupy these lands are
prosperous and the public treasury is
fat with the tributes of the taxpayers.
Now it is proposed TO improve this
Michigan road. or a part of il, TO still
further facilitate communication be-
tween the extremities and center of
the state, land the people residing
along the route selected are to be ask
ed to do the work. In one day they
are TO make a good road OF a poor
one. IL seems TO be "A formidable
task. but experience teaches that it
can be done. That it should be done
there is no question. A good road be-
tween Michigan City and the Ohio
river is as much needed today as it
was eighty-seven years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
X X :: X X X X X X X x X x
x LETTERS OF THE PEOPLE =

X X X X x X X X X X = x 4
Editor News-Times:
If il were not for the fact that all
the wheat raised is needed by the
teeming population the earth we be-
lieve we could almost say in sincerity
that ii would serve the land hogs of
Oklahma, Kansas, Missouri and South
Dakota and in other state where they
do dwell, just right if they would Lose
millions of bushels of wheat because
of the lack of harvest hands to harvest
the bountiful wheat crop.
If these farms of enormous acreage
were divided up into 40 acre plants,
there would be no cry of lack of har-
vest help. The annual cry of no help
would be entirely eliminated and the
result would be thousands and thous-
ands of happy homes in this land
where there is now a wall for work
upon one hand and cry for help upon
another oh, you land hogs. how long
must this beautiful, bountiful earth be
infested with your presence?
J. 4. X.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

and generals and other fgureheads
did. but what social forces among the
people moved them?
AS a boy. when you went 10 the
mill pond TO fish. you used. to put a
cork on the line and when it began to
bob up and down you knew you had a
bite. When it sank. YOU pulled But
you never knew what you might pull
out. 1t might be bulIpout, a sinner.
a crab OF an eel-y0u couldn't be sure
till you'd yanked it above the surface.
History. real history. the new kind
of democratic history, which treats Of
the forces at work among the masses
Of the people. doesn't content itself
with describing the gyrations of the
corks-it charts the depths and studies
the habits of the living things beneath
the surface
And so. today. we see mostly the
bobbing corks; but hereafter history
will make clear what caused them to
bob, for history, real history is the
great puller-up of secrets from the
depths.
Reams are being written in the frOth
of today gliding at Wilson and at Bryan
for what is called their stiffness and
vacillation in dealing with the prob
lemg in Mexico.
Wouldn't you like to know what
history will say?
Folks living a little more than half
century ago said worse things about
Lincoln. Because he was patient.
cautious, big-heaTted. anxious for
peace at any cost save the sacrifice of
the great dream of democracy, you
recall how the critics fouted and lam
poOned him.
But we look back now upon their
frothy comments and rub our eyes to
see if we are reading Alright.
Wouldn't you like to know what
history will say of Wilson and Bryan
Perhaps Lincoln's experience offers
a hint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
HELP FOR HARVEST.

Four of the big grain states. Okla
homa, Kansas. Missouri and South Da-
kota, are asking for 100000 men to
help them through harvest. The agri-
cultural and pOstoffice departments
are assisting in spreading the news
and devising means of transporting
idle men to the scene of need.
The number OF men called for looks
large, put the work to be done is even
greater han indicated thereby. The
harvest in he big grain states is a
moving spectacle. 1t starts in the
southern territory and moves north as
the grain ripens in the several lati-
tUdes, so that men who work in the
harvest fields of Oklahoma and Kan
sas may also help to secure the crop
in the Dakotas.
The difficult part of the situation is
the transportation. There are thou
sands Of idle men in the central west
eager to go. but they have little or
no means The agricultural depart
ment is trying TO secure a low eXcur-
sion rate for them. but even this Will
not help those who have no money.
1t is believed, however, that enough
men can be secured to prevent the
harvest from going to waste.
on behalf of the farmers the gov
eminent is also interesting itself. Sec.
McAdOo has arranged to place $50
900. 600 in the banks to aid them in
harvesting and marketing their wheat.
Last year S37 100000 was used for this
purpose but it is believed more will be
REQUIRED this wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

For many years Indiana and other
states have battled with election laws.
1t seems that whenever new law
is made TO govern elections, some one
devises a way by which TO evade the
purpose of the law.
Fraud has followed elections since
the days of its inauguration and we
may expect this until some method IS
adopted whereby il can be checked.
Untold sums of money are spent
each election; il has reached point
in many places where a man cannot
enter the contest unless backed by
world of wealth. Much OF this money
is spent unnecessarily and for the ac-
commodation and benefit of "A class of
persons who should not be termed as
American citizens though they may
have their papers in correct form.
In their oath they promise to sup
port the government, and 1T is here
that | desire 10 call your attention.
In the city of South Bend there are
annually from 5000 10 5000 names on
the delinquent list of tax payers; of
this vast number it is quite safe TO
say that 75 per cent of these represent
unpaid poll tax,
AS man to man, allow me to ask you
a fair and open question: What right
has any one, not a stakeholder or par
owner of a bank factory or store. to
dictate who shall be its president or
secretary. or treasurer. board OF d.
rectors, or superintendent or foreman?
How absurd this would look, yet II is
a parallel case. Are not the tax pay
erS part owners Of the corporation
whether it be village. city, county or
state?
True. 10 adopt the method / shall
suggest would mean an additional eX-
pense of few cents at each voting
place, but for each cent SO spent a
dollar would find its way into the
treasurer's office, and what better in
vestment do we want than 100 for l ?
l would suggest that a law be enact
ed whereby each voter must present
To the proper official at the voting
place their current tax receipt ana
that this tax receipt be either stamped
+ or punched that it may not be used at
another precinct or by any other per
son desiring To vote.
The fact that a voter was an old
resident. and we'll known by all the
election board they should not allow
him 10 vote on the plea that ne mad
/ lost or mislaid his tax receipt
/ The law should be SO clear and eNac'
/ that no room be left 10 Juggle IL, oi
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
TO MY RED NFCKTIF

III MY RED NECkTIE.
on, you gaudy red tie. as you hang
on my rack
You have a most daring and wonder
full knack
OF bewitching my mind and just
jumping right out,
That / wear you before l know what
I'm about
When / do have you on, you won't
even behave;
You are never content unless you can
wave.
The old farmers just look. give their
Whiskers a pull.
Then remark TO their friends that
you'd shure sit their bull"
And l always did blame your pre-
sumptuous way
For my being lonesome day after day:
You don't make a hit with a city-bred
jane.
Though you might be of use in flag
ing a train.
But since I'm not holding a railroad
mans place.
My good reputation don't try TO eff
face;
But remain on my rack and just rest
for a while,
Till the dressy young fellows declare
you're in style.
THANKS to a man who selected a
father with plenty of money and lit
on the right side of politics, our fam
lily name is on the Who's Who book.
Not that we care anything about il,
but That so many families were not
even considered.
YESTERDAY we met Pioneer Ike
Hutchins. He was telling a circle of
old settlers about his asparagus bed.
one stalk from that bed, he said, was
delivered TO ]. NJ. Studebaker a week
ago and the family is eating on il yet.
His success with asparagus he said,
was due to pasturing elephants on it.
and he didn't mind telling his secret
because his competitors couldn't get
the elephants.
THE wind was so strong on Wawa-
see Monday that old a. l.. II. spent
the day unraveling his line from the
boat kicker. But it was worth the
S0-mile drive TO learn how to do it.
WHY" asked E. II. NJ. drive so
miles to Wawasee and back when you
can catch more fish right here at
home and save your gasolene"?
THIS weather is sapping our vaca-
ton enthusiasm. If we can get a GER
titled variety to beat it, we may go.
Otherwise we hit our own hay this
summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
Reminders From the Columns
of The Daily Times.

The Grocers' and Butchers associa-
ton elected the following officers: L.
J. Smith. president; John c. Schreyer.
first vice president; +. W. Mueller,
second vice president; F. NJ. Hanauer,
secretary; Zatic Crepeau, treasurer;
w II. Oren. l.. H. RulO. Charles BrOd-
beck, J. g. Schreyer, Horace Prell and
Charles Brechenser directors.
Noah Shupert is in New Carlisle to-
dny.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Murdoch OF La
fayette are attending commencement
at Notre Dame.
Notre Dame university celebrated
its 5Oth commencement
Real estate transfers for the month.
S63.9539.6: total for the year TO date
973.114.11.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kauzen. widow OF
Max Kauzen. died at Sherwood ONO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

misconstrue its meaning or intent.
Should any office seeker be charged
with paying anyOne's taxes for the
purpose Of controlling that vote. the
law relative TO buying votes should
cover the case.
That fewer ballots would be cast
there is no doubt. but the elected man
would receive just as much salary
when elected by a majority as he
would were the majority 1000.
If we can secure a near honest
election at "a reduced cost and at the
same time put more money in the
treasury would not this be a profita BILE
and wise investment when ii worked
hardship on no one?
The honest voter and tax payer will
support a method along these lines,
while it is expected that the illegal
voter and tax dodger will oppose it,
DIVINE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

Wouldn't IL he interesting if like the
nero IN a novel q fellow could take "A
sleeping potioI some night and wake
up a hundred years hence 10 see the
events Of our confused day in the per
spective OF history
Don't you like 10 read history? rs
pecially now that It's being rewritten
10 bring out not simply what the kings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

The other evening Oulahan entered a
Washington club and a Spanish diplo-
mat seated nearby inquired who he
was.
Il shGuld say. remarked the dip
lomat. that ne must be the descend
ant OF about a hundred earls.
Copyright. 1914. by Fred G. Kelly.
All rights reserved.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
THROUGH THE YEAR WITH
IO\GEEIIOVI

o. child. o, newborn denizen
OF LIES great city! on thy head
The glory or the morn Is shed
Like celestial benson.
Here at the portal thou dOst stand.
And with thy little hand
Thou openeSt the mysterious gate
Into the futures undiscovered
land.
To "A Child.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

Women are TO be admitted TO the
Olympian games over the protest OF
America and France. who were GER
tainly in wrong.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
Only One Glance

Did you notice that woman who
just passed." inquired he.
1.-The one responded she, with
the gray hat, the white feather the
red velvet roses. the mauve jacket.
the black skirt the mink furs, and
the lavender spats?"
Yes"
Not particularly"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

do you know John, there are times
when you show signs of actual human
intelligence"
That's all right, Charles. If you
knew twice as much as you do now,
you'd be half-witted. Minneapolis
Minnehaha
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

Carranza's ambideXterity. or the
ability to night with one hand and
reach for the olive branch with the
other, didn't appeal 10 the mediators,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17
NOT EXCLUSIVE

so you are opposed to grand opera
at popular prices?"
"Yes Next they'll be having terra
pin at popular prices and orchids at
bargain rates. And then what inter-
est Will rich man have in life? -
Kansas City Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

The Rev. PatmOnt's story of being
held in captivity by kidnapers has lost
its cerdibility through his second dis
appearance The reverend gentleman
seems to have bag of some kind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

Who would have suspected Nicholas
Murray Butler OF owning $4,000 worth
OF jewelry? We supposed all of his
gems were gems OF thought.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

The president refuses TO let big
business put anything over on him
without letting the country know who
is doing it, Sapping and mining of
that kind loses its efficiency with
publicity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-17

The mob contagion has spread to
Butte Federal troops are called for.
The rest may be left to the magma
ton.