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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Men couldn't steam across the sea,
hundred years ago,
And money wasn't all they thought
Worth having here below;
They had no elevators then
To hoist them through the air,
And yet they thought, the poor old guys.
That they were wonderful and wise,
And that the world was fair.
Men couldn't talk by telephone,
A hundred years ago;
They sowed and reaped and threshed by
hand.
And when the streams were low
They had to stop the mills and wait
For Gods good rain to fall,
And yet they proudly went about
With heads held high and chests pushed
And thought they knew it ALL
Their battleships were made of wood,
a hundred years ago.
And oh, the weak old ways they had
For laying people low,
They had no lightning trains on which
To fit athwart the scene,
And yet those poor. benighted men
Supposed that things were perfect then
Alasi but they were greeni
Men had to load each time they shot,
A hundred years ago.
And then alas, they had no gas
To light things here below.
There were no trolley cars to dodge,
No horseless things to tame,
And yet, poor fools. they thought, that
they
Had all the blessings, in their day,
That men might ever claim!
But they had pessimists around.
A hundred years ago,
Who -nourned because their sons could
ne'er
Obtain proper show,
And they predicted dire things,
They thought the end was near;
They fancied that the devil then
Worked overtime in urging men
To start destruction here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

with genuine, but contained, fnd1gna-
ton. They were delivered by Senator
Henry F. Hollis, of New Hampshire,
a democrat and a radical in politics.
He is the first man answering to such
description to come to the senate
from New England in many a year.
His address was delivered before an
assemblage of Harvard alumni at Bos-
ton. 1t has created such a stir that
it has been printed in the congress
sional record.
"In the middle west" continued
Senator Hollis, "the bond between
some states and their leading univer-
sites is very close. The state legis-
latures submit questions of public pol
icy to college faculties, and receive
opinions which largely control their
action. This is particularly the case
in Wisconsin.
Imagine, If you please. the legisla-
t2re of Massachusetts requesting an
opinion from the faculty of Harvard
collegei Imagine the reception it
would get on Beacon hill, if it should
find its way there,
Our leading college professors look
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
CAPITAL Comment
by CLYDE H. TAVENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District.

on politics as a low pursuit, a nasty
business. Our leading legislators re-
gard college opinion as a joke. Both
these attitudes are very real; they are
equally mistaken. The college men
regard most politicians as corrupt and
insincere, while the politicians regard
college professors as impractical theor-
lists. Worse than this, they believe
that all college views are tainted by
the great sums of money which have
been bestowed on our colleges by men
of great wealth"
Senator Hollis then went on to tell
what is wrong with the aristocratic
universities of the east.
college professors are dependent
for their very living on the governing
board of the college; and the govern
ing board must satisfy the rich men
who make princely donations to the
college. The belief is prevalent among
public men in Washington that every
eastern college is eating from the
hand that robbed the pockets of the
people. Until this belief is dissipated
congress will have little faith in our
colleges or In college men.
"The college will act the part OF the
old society man in politics; it is likely
to be snobbish, supercilious and over
nice. The dominant note is the note
Of the old man, the conservative. Our
colleges represent a very thin upper
crust of our great American life. They
are always respectable, conservative,
reactionary. The standpatter is con-
sentative, wealth is conservative, the
college is conservative. They are all
in the same boat"
Senator Hollis said the remedy is to
democratize the college.
Most important of all, college men
should be taught what is wrong with
the world and the way to set it right;
what poverty is and where it exists;
what makes II and what will prevent
it; what injustice is, its causes and its
remedies; the reasons for high cost
of living and the way to bring it down;
the problems of immigration, and how
to make country life worth living. They
should be taught the brotherhood of
man, the glory of self-sacrifice, the
passion of service to mankind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
MINES PUBLICATIONS
READY FOR THE PUBLIC

The bureau of the interior. depart
ment of mines, announces the follow
ing new publications are now ready
for distribution on application to the
director of the bureau at Washington.
Bulletin 20, Brass furnace practice
in the United States, by H. w. Gil
lett. 1914.
Technical paper As. Waste of oil
and gas in the mid-continent fields.
by r. S. Blatchley. 1914.
Technical paper 20. Methods of re-
covering oil in California, by Ralph
Arnold and V. R. Garfias. 1914.
Technical paper rs. Permissible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
The Daily Story
Wet weather-By Courtney Ryley Cooper.
Copyrighted. 1919. by Asi

Where the darkness was most dense
waited Murphy of the Harrison street
station. his hands deep in his pockets,
his head shot forward.
He had been waiting a long time,
starting now and then at the sound of
a step on the quiet old street, sinking
farther back into the shadows at the
rumbling approach of the struggling
cars, waiting and scowling.
There was something about Murphy
which indicated that he was obeying
orders against his will and his better
judgment 'sTips" come often to po-
lice headquarters.
But, just the same, Murphy waited.
Suddenly his position changed. His
hands came out OF the pockets and
swung aimlessly for a second at his
sides before they gripped. He leaned
forward and listened.
1t came again-a whistle. low, yet
sharp. Murphy's lips puckered. and.
note for note. they answered the sig
nal. A wait. 1t came again.
Murphy stepped forward, crossed the
street, his head lowered. his hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

it. The first thing he knows he has
made all manner OF promises which
he does not intend to fulfill-then the
publicity and the court trial. Even
the sanctimonious Mr.. Rodeheaver OF
psalm singing fame did not escape, but
is paying well for fervent promises
made to a trusting damsel, which
promises were supposed to wind up in
a procession to the altar to the tune
of a wedding, march.
When man promises to marry a
woman and leads her to believe that
he is sincere and then fails to carry
out this obligation. he should pay the
penalty, and it looks as If they are
paving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
THE BREACH OF PROMISE
HABIT.

During the past few weeks there
have been numerous reports OF breach
of promise actions filed by alleged
heartbroken young women. 1udg-
ment for $4,000 was affirmed yes
terday. notes the Burlington Gazette,
IN favor of a girl who claimed her
heart wounds could be salyed by moth
ing but money. A penniless man can
promise TO marry as many girls as he
can interview and there will be no
danger OF him being dragged into
court TO heal the hurt made by the
broken promise. Money is the great
pain killer for ailments of the affec-
tons. Pappy millionaires become en-
smored of the charms OF designing
young vomes- The net IS carefully
spread and 1Ir. Sazuma walks into
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Questions and Answers.
Smoker asks: Is there any pipe to-
bacco which contains less nicotine or
does less harm to the system than
ordinary brands?
Reply.
Some tobaccos contain much larger
quantities of nicotine than others. But
there is good reason to doubt whether
any nicotine is present in tobacco
| smoke. Practically there is no choice
between brands, so far as effects upon
! the health are concerned.
B. B. P. writes: / am a baseball
small inguinal hernia He urges me
to be operated on. but several of our
family have died of heart disease and
fear the anaesthetic. Could it be
done under cocaine !?
Reply.
The fact that others in your family
had heart disease is of little or no con-
sequence in estimating the condition
of your heart. Yes, the operation can
be done under a local anaesthetic, is
often performed under novocain.
Miss A. w. asks: Is the use of
oxydonor advisable for one with
chronic cough and run down condi-
ton?
Reply.
II you mean little mysterious metal
cylinder filled with earth or sand or
metal filings and attached to the VIC
tim Of credulity by means of cords
which are supposed to conduct the
oxygen" no. 1t is one OF the greatest
hoaxes ever foisted on an unprotected
public.
Mrs. r. L. A. asks: Will you please
explain what was meant in one of
your articles when you said one can
catch cold from oneself?
Reply.
The same article mentioned the fact
that at least one in each five per
sons habitually harbors pneumococci
(''cold" germs) in the mouth or throat.
Now when that one person abuses him.
self with bad air. overlooking. excess
sive coddlfng. alcohol and other vitiat-
ing influence. his pneumococci may
invade the tissues and cause a corvza
(head "cold'O, sore throat, tonsilitis,
quinsy, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumo-
MIA or any one of a dozen other i'll
nesses.
5 pertaining to health. II your ques-
swered through these columns; II not
ped. addressed envelope is enclosed.
v!dual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care of The Argus. Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

electric lamps for miners, by H. H.
Clark. 1914.
Only a limited supply OF these
publications is available for free dis
tribution, and applicants are asked to
cooperate in insuring an equitable dis
tribution by selecting publications that
are of especial interest. Requests for
all papers can not be granted without
satisfactory reasons. Publications
should be ordered by number of title.
UngaIIant Suggestion.
what makes you think it should be
Mother instead of Father Timer"
well, you know, time will tell
Buffalo Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
HIS OBJECT.

THE tro u b l g
with you is that
you have no OBJ
ject in life"
Yes, I have"
What is it?"
ITO be able to
a t t e n d m y
wealthy father-in-
law S funeral"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Republican Split in Vermont Wild
ems" reads the headline OF an article,
which goes on to say that the G. o. P.
is torn wide open by internal dissen-
lions and that the progressives are
hoping to carry the state this fall. 1t
will be recalled that Vermont was one
of the two states that cast their cleo
toral votes for Taft in 1912. Now IL is
getting wabbly. Well, Utah still
stands faithful 70 the cause. Where
there is life there IS hope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
William Brady. ND.
Should One Battle in Hot Water?

From the hygienic standpoint the
recent dictum of the great English
physician that people battle too much
nowadays, has much to corroborate it.
To keep cool is a hygienic duty. And
the bathing habit is of doubtful utility
for this purpose.
There is no denying that modern
bathroom has a cool, tempting look
these torrid days. 1t does seem as
though a cool shower bath or a plunge
in the cool water would make one COM
Portable for the rest of the day But
does It?
What regulates body temperature?
The external environment-air, water,
clothing? No. The body temperature
is regulated by the nervous system,
and the nervous system reacts in Pc
culiar ways to external impressions.
For example, a cool or cold bath is
stimulating to the nervous system.
The touch of the cold water arouses
the delicate nerve terminals in the
skin. these flash a message to the heat
regulating centers in the medulla and
hurry-up call goes out to the surface
blood-vessels and to all the circulation.
The result is a more active circulation
and increased warmth. That is why
cold shower, like a drink of liquor or
a cigarette, simply creates a desire
for another.
The Scientific Solution.
On the other hand, one hardly Graves
a hot bath in warm weather. It leaves
the body relaxed and limp and encour-
ages profuse and continuous perspira-
ton. Still it is obvious that the hui
man skin, hampered in its work by
elimination by clothing, requires wash
ing at more frequent intervals in sum-
mer than in winter
The reasonable solution of the prob
lem is matter OF science. We should
neither practice stimulation of an al
ready over-worked skin, nor should we
further relax an already dripping mem
brane. The happy mean is the thing
A tepid bath, at or about body warmth,
taken as often as may be for cleanli-
ness. This leaves one refreshed, yet
not due for a reaction or an all-day
soak.
The reader may test this idea for
himself by trying the suggestion for
day or two upon his face. Cold wa
ter brings reactionary flush and
warmth to the face; hot water leaves
it relaxed and perspiring: tepid water
refreshes.
DR.. Brady win answer all question
ton is of general interest IL will be an
II will be answered personally IL STAN
DR.. Brady VIII not prescribe for indi
dress all letters to DR.. William Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Samuel NJ. Shortridge OF San Fran
lisco is in the race for United States
senator from California in opposition
to Francis j. Heney. the famous graft
prosecutor. Heney is seeking the
nomination on the ticket OF the pro-
gressives and Shortridge is after the
nomination on the regular republican
ticket.
Shortridge. who Is one of the leading
lawyers OF the Pacific coast, and a
splendid orator. has been in politics all
his lie. but this is the first time that
he mas sought a political Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Views W OSSuPy .
seat in the senate.
81 do not fairly
represent Harvard
college in the SEN
ate of the United
States. l am quite
sure that Harvard
college is not rep
resentative of the
United States nor
of England. She
too conserva-
tive, too hidebound.
S h 9 lags behind
the times. She
does not lead; she
follows"
Such were the
opening words of
a speech that has
staid old conserva-
tive Harvard uni
versity b oilin g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

1t took the British commission which
investigated the Empress of Ireland
disaster long time TO reach the same
conclusion that the reading public ar
rived at within "a hours. Which again
proves that the newspapers do print
the truth when they are able to get it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14


COMBINATION.
grasping something in one of his pock-
ets He approached the hazy form
before him.
"Hellor' he said shortly.
The man turned, and Murphy no
ticed he was young, well dressed and
apparently surprised at his voice.
"Hellor' came the reply.
waiting for somebody? Murphy's
head still was craned forward the
least bit.
He was searching the face which
showed dimly before him in vain at
tempt to recognize some feature OF
the mug room" He walked step
closer
waiting for somebodyT he ques-
toned again. The man laughed.
Yes. WhyT'
Thought SO. You'll find him at
beadquarters-in the captains office"
He put forth a hand. The young
man drew back just trife.
IL don't quite understand" he an.
swered.
You'll understand after awhile.
then. Murphy's my name, from head
quarters"
"a detectiveT
"Yes"
"But what's that got to do with me?
I'm not wanted for anything-unless
waiting for a friend is something.
Murphy noticed there was a boyish
something about the face when the
man before him smiled. "Clark's my
ir1cf To rfv
on Kalamath and was coming home.
There were two of us. you know-two
couples-and we just decided that
when we had taken the girls home
we'd meet here and go over to my
house for the night. The folks are all
away. But''-he laughed the least bit
II spent a good deal of time saying
good night. and guess he went on to
his own home. r.
The scowl which Murphy had worn
deepened bit.
You don't look like crook" he said
at last Where do you live"
"1261 Elizabeth"
who's there that can identify you"
There was q bit of an embarrassed
laugh.
all away. I'm the only one home, you
know. That's why / was going To
have Bob stay all night with me. r.
"Have you got the key TO the house"
4 listlessness had come into Murphys
voice.
1.-THE key? why, of course"
That's enough. Let's see You work
it."
Ten minutes later they stood before
the veranda of wide fronted house
five blocks away. Murphy bent as he
started to ascend the steps to the We
randa and felt the stone Of the lower
step. He looked up.
what did you say your name wasT
he asked again.
'Bert Clark came the answer.
Murphy struck match and peered
at the carved name of the lower step.
That's right" he admitted.
The man had stepped to the door.
inserted the key and turned the lock.
Murphy grinned.
"Just mistake. that's all. I'm sor-
~. fellow will make mistakes that
way, you know. ! was looking for a
couple OF icebox robbers that have
been swiping stun or these apartment
porches. Sorry. Hope you don't
mind?"
The man on the porch laughed as he
swung open the door and prepared TO
step inside.
"Oh. that's all right" he called cheer
lily. Good night!r'
The Lynx stood In the hail for just |
a moment after he hard closed the dooc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
Encouraqinq.

81 heard several of my friends
knocking you pretty hard the other
night. Why are you smiling in that
way? Don't you believe it?"
Yes; you surely would have no OBJ
ject in deceiving me, and l can't help
feeling pleased and encouraged. It's
such a compliment to be knocked by
people who are friends of yours"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
July IA in American
History.

179S-The notorious alien ana s.seh
law, curbing freedom OF
was signed by President Aos~ts
1S5S-The Crystal Palace
opened In New York cry. ,,,s,sI
1S64-General A. j. Smiths Far
force defeated General \, D ,,,ss
rests command at Tupeio, ..,s.r.
Northern governors were ree 1880.
minute men TO repel the eon''
ate invaders OF Maryland. MI
1S9o-The Sherman silver co'n'e
became law.
The seaweed industry Is i
in the city OF Havre. France
All the news all the time-ins -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

The wild rose-at least that variety
of 1t which grows alongside the roads
OF Minnesita-is described by the ag-
ricultural school of that state as a
perennial pest, one of the most trou-
blesome weeds of the prairie section. "
It sounds very heartless TO one who
has never been In Minnesota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
Easily Picked Out.

YES" said Mrs. Gottitlately. after
she had succeeded in getting the
baron backed into the corner, Eve in
tend to give our daughter 100000
in cash on the day of her wedding"
"Ah," replied the nobleman, that
is much. Your daughter is that tall,
homely girl who is talking to the
marquis, helm ?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Nearly 1900 more American motor
cars were shipped abroad during the
10 months ended with last April than
in the corresponding period in 1912
13. The total exports o. automobiles.
engines. tires and other parts for the
10 months aggregated s3O.O6O.O43. as
compared with s29.317.O44 for the 10
months ended with April, 1873 gain
OF more than $1,250,O00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

While the street department is max
ing good Roadway in patching up the
holes in the WORKOUT asphalt the wa
ter department is showing equal zeal
in tearing up the pavement and leav-
ing il in that condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

That the Gold Hill Congressional
club was an exclusive affair was dis
covered by the unfortunate lawmakers
who tried to get in on their unendors-
ed notes. The manner in which the
business was handled shows that the
company was in the hands of real,
high class promoters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

p Some bright person has observed
that while woman can't hit the side
OF a barn with a stone. she has shown
surprising skill in landing on the marx
since she has been casting the ballot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

, In view of the fact that most of the
newer and smaller western states
have had warships named in their
honor, the request which has been
made by President Wilson by the en-
tire Illinois delegation in congress
that one of the new dreadnaughts
bear the name OF Illinois does not
seem to be an unreasonable one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

A Spanish company has hit on the
plan OF capitalizing the undercurrent
Of hazard in the American tempera-
ment by a cable car line over the
whirlpool az Niagara. The calcula-
tions IS that everybody will be in
hurry to sail over the dizzy maze of
threshing waters to see who will be
the last to venture when the thing
goes down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rfer. in Rock Island; SO pc year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department
which should also be notihed In every
instance where IL IS desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have NO
authority IN the premises
All communications o. argumenta5ivs
character. political or religious. mus;
have real name attached 9or publica-
zion No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
tral Union. Rock Island 145, IIIs and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

( There are some awnings in Rock Is
land which need regulation. Where a
six-foot man, cannot pass under one
without knocking of his hat the owner
should be required to make a change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

1t is a safe bet that if NTarconi's new
wireless telephone tends TO make talk
any cheaper it will be a long time
before 1t comes into general use. The
companies which control the long dis
lance talking business will see TO that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
Easy.

st never permit myself to get into
debt"
Judging from remarks which have
heard some OF the merchants of this
town make, you have pleaty OF help
In your splendid purpose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
Optimism.

It's easy enough to be pleasant
When everything goes all right.
But the man worth while
Is the man who can smile
When a mosquito has managed to get
through the screen and insists on
lowering around his bed all night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
No Danger.

But don't you think" asked her
maid. that 1t will be- dangerous for
you to wear all your jewels when you
go bathing?"
mot at all. don't wear any of
them below my ankles, you know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14
Bound TO Be Unhappy.

The Optimist-Word comes from
Paris that women are to button their
dresses in front
The Pessimist-Oh, well, even If the
report is true our wives will want us
to hold the babies while they are put
ting on their clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

II the new oiI-burning dreadnaught
Nevada proves as effective an agent
OF destruction according to its size as
some OF our oil-burning automobiles
the naval department ought TO be sat
isfied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Odds are being offered, with no TAX
ers. that the new airship America will
be able to go about as far down as up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, July 12.-"I was grad
uated at Harvard in 1892. l believe
am the first Harvard man of radical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-14

Brady win
ton Is OF general
will be
Brady