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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
The Daily Story
Inc ohoolng OF MIS- f'astuS-0y Edwin Falrfax Naulty
Copyrighted. by rs Literary Bureau !.

/ am not writing a tract, so you
must find your own moral to this
tale. Lombard street has passed upon
it and the verdict-but this Is how II
happened:
A fire had eaten up half a lumber
yard in that mysterious section of Phil.
adelphia called downtown"
When the city editor Of the GIobi
reached his Office at 1 O'Clock. the first
thing he did was to assign Watson to
cover the fire.
He told Watson to take along a pho
tographer and to have his copy In
early.
Watson went down to the art room
and got Pierce. The Globe had just
bought a new triplicate action camera
with about n dozen improvements, and
this Pierce TOOK with him.
Fifteen minutes later the men were
at the fire. and Pierce had taken three
exposures. That left him one plate.
He arranged to meet Watson in half
an hour two squares away.
Watson has nothing more to do with
this story. so it does not matter wheth-
er he kept his appointment or not
Pierce amused himself on the corner
watching the passersby for awhile,
but he soon tired of that and fell to
specializing on the result of his exhibit
ton of prints at the next showing of
the Photograph club.
Suddenly he heard that peculiar
clicking noise made by some persons
when they are confronted with some
thing out of the ordinary.
He turned round and saw standing
on the corner Mrs. Rastus.
On her head was poised the basket
in which she had brought some wash
ing to family who lived near by. On
either side of the basket were placed
her uplifted hands supporting 1t.
Her face, black as graphite. sbone
with a dozen emotions as she looked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
SELF CONSTITUTED COM.
MTTEES OF ONE"

Business men in Illinois, according
90 a Chicago dispatch. have formed
themselves into a committee OF one"
10 work for the defeat OF President
Wilson's program by beating demo-
cratic congressman running for reeIec-
tfon at the polls next fall Congress
man Martin b. Madden OF Chicago Is
credited with having made public the
program These men, Madden says.
are putting IN their time working
among their friends.
Supporters OF Congressman Clyde
H Tsvenner in this district may be ex-
pected to be approached by members
OF this same self-constituted commit
ties of one" before the campaign Is
ended and their daVice may be taken
lor what 10 Is worth
In voteing his wall Congressman
MAIDEN said: Everything is being
conducted tcE the farmer, while the
D. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
PUTTING STATE ON BUSI-
NESS BASIS.

The efficiency and economy commit
tee of the state will hold public meet
ings at the state capitol on Monday
and Tuesday of next week.
The primary purpose of the meet
ings will be the discussion of plans I'M
der consideration by the committee
for the reorganization and consolida-
ton Of the executive department of
the state government
1t is proposed to consolidate the
management of the penitentiaries and
reformatories, a plan for reorganiza-
ton of the educational institutions Will
be discussed, and the state authorities
relating TO labor and mining, if time
permits. will be- considered.
The preliminary report of this eff
cheney committee indicates that there
is much to be done in the improve
ment of the several branches of our
state government. The committee
found. 10 use fits own words, "a con-
dition of Reorganization and confusion
in more than hundred separate state
Offices, boards and commissions, du-
pTication of positions, overlapping of
duties, lack of cooperation and har-
mony and absence of effective super
vision, all producing inefflciency and
waste. The governor Is burdened
with unnecessary detail; while Meth
er the governor, the general assembly
nor the public have adequate infor-
nation or means for exercising con-
troll over the state service"
The committee proposes to reorgan-
lie the numerous Offices into about a
dozen executive departments under
officials appointed by the governor
with the view to securing greater
economy and efficiency.
Undoubtedly. says the Springfield
News, there will be many who will
criticise the findings OF the commit
tee, particularly the politicians. who
will feel that the recommendations OF
the committee will be 10 materially re-
duce the number OF offlceholders in
the state. and undoubtedly. such re-
duction will follow, II the recommen-
dations of the committee are accept |
ed.
That there is a tremendous amount |
of lost motion IN the transaction OF /
the business OF the state. is evident |
TO everybody. and any step that Is /
taken 10 raise the percentage OF eff /
cheney OF the states public servants /
and TO lessen the cost OF operation OF |
the big official plant OF the state should
be given every encouragement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

HE CONFRONTED HER WITH THE PICTURE
down the street to where the fire was
thrusting great swords of fame to the
sky only to sheathe them the next mo-
ment in twisting scabbards of rolling
smoke.
Pierce looked at her, and in moment
came his inspiration.
Mrs Rastus, spelIbound at the sight
before her, did not notice the big
black box being swung into position,
nor did she hear the click the shutter
made or the satisfied sigh of security
vented by Pierce.
Pierce hesitated a moment, his right
hand lingering the change pocket of
his coat Evidently he thought better
OF his intention. for he suddenly board
ed trolley car which came by at the
moment.
Next morning the Globe had the best
pictures of the fire printed by any
newspaper The managing editor.
looking at the half tones, thought that,
after all, the head of the art depart
ment was wise in insisting on the pur'
chase of the new camera
So did Pierce in his own little dark
room at his home as he carefully de-
veloped a negative.
The exhibition of the Photograph
club was great success. Camera
mad enthusiasts raved over it.
But they exhausted all their super
latives in adjectival praise of the sin
gle exhibit made by J. Coolidge Pierce.
1t was a remarka BILE photograph and
was quite the feature of the exhibit
ton. On its dead black frame was
the single word 'Voodoo."
The face of the negress was study.
She stood with uplifted hands as II
invoking all the terrors OF the neither
kingdom, and on her face was an ex-
preston that was as mysterious as the
subject.
Then Pierce would smile In know
ing way. He did not think 1t neces-
sary to explain nor TO tell how MS
skillful manipulation of the negative
had eliminated the laundry basket.
The owner of store on Chestnut
street in an idle moment wandered
into the show OF the Photograph club.
The picture laid its spell on him. as 1t
had done on others.
Three days afterward Pierce bought
a new wide angle lens he had banker
ed after for d year. He also deposit
ed $40 in the care OF the receiving
teller of Il bank that accepted small
accounts.
Pierce was New Highlander ana
combined thrift with the pursuit OF
art
The Chestnut street merchant put |
the .Voodoo" in six inch wide silver !
frame. One of his two windows ne
draped in black velvet. and at the |
end of long perspective he placed
the picture.
This was done az night The next |
the curious ones almost block /
ed the paye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Charles d. Hilles and Senator Boies
Penrose. the old guard boss of Penn
syIyania. held a conference in New
York the other day. You may not
place Hilles: he was the chairman Of
toe republican national committee,
who managed Taft's campaign in
1912 After the conference HiIles is
sued an interview saying this is "a
republican year and a nationwide
party victory in November is prac-
tically certain" A look back into the
files shows that is just the same old
interview HilIes issued every day dur
ing the 1912 campaign. And is it sig
nificant of a great republican reform
that HiIIes' partner in his first import
ant conference OF 1914 was Penrose,
the pal OF Hanna, Matt Quay Tom
Plat, Crane. Hale, Gallinger and all
the others of the old regime?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

milton ring and the
shipbuilding trust.
in gathering in at
outrageously exces-
sive prices the fat
government con =
tracts for NUM-
tons OF war, run
ming into the mil
lions annually.
Let us now take
up the navy league
of tn e u n 1 { e d
States, that busy
little lobby of the
war trust.
Ever since ! have
been n member of
congress the navy
league has been re-
minding me that
the navy should be
more powerful. and
more powerful and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

pie in general are taking a hand; we
mean to run the government for a
while and see what we can accomplish
for health. Our first great reform will
be secretary of health in the presi-
dents cabinet. That will give our plat
form-better health-the dignity that
it deserves. We maintain that health
is no less important than agriculture,
commerce, money, LABOR. state or war
Are you with us, or do you stand with
the quacks, the nostrum makers, the
"antis" and those who would remedy
sent treatment
Questions and Answers.
r. E. asks: l am house painter by
trade. Do you think the inhalation of
turpentine, oil, lead, varnish, etc, is
harmful to the general health?
Reply.
Yes, IL you are inhaling such things.
But the mere fact that you are a paint
er doesn't prove you are. Lead is the
only poison you need consider, and that
enters principally through the skin of
your hands. Gloves, gasoline, care,
cleanliness and frequent scrubbing
with soap and water will prevent in
jury to your health.
#. L. 4. asks: Can n child of years
have typhoid fever?
Reply.
Yes. Typhoid is impartial to its VIC
Tins.
Book-keeper writes: Why is rheu-
matism so apt to affect the heart? Is
there any way for one subject TO rheu-
matism to prevent heart disease?
Reply.
rheumatism" is an infection of the
blood. The germs lodge on the heart
valves or the lining of the heart and
set up acute or chronic inflammation.
Outside of proper medical treatment
for the infection which you call "rheu-
matism," the only suggestion / can
give you as a prevention of heart trou.
BILE is. live right
J pertaining to health. II your ques-
wered through these columns; II not
ed. addressed envelope is enclosed.
tdual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care OF The Argus, Rock Island. IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

And appears devoid OF taste:
She may seem to hear you sadly.
She may simulate a hun,
But she'll learn to love you madly
II you criticize enough.
Say her tootsies are mismated.
Tell her that her stockings sag:
Let IL candidly be stated
That her coat hangs like bag;
To some quiet corner take her
And there criticize her skirt
II II is your wish to make her
Love so hard her heart will hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
W
Brady.M.D.
The Health Age.

The declaration of independence
mentions the right of individuals TO
life. liberty and the pursuit of happi-
ness. The idea might have been ex-
pressed more briefly: Life, liberty
and health. II amounts to the same
thing.
This is the health age.
During the present generation great
er advances in hygiene and health have
been made than ever before in the
worlds history.
Some of the more important fea-
lures in the worldwide campaign for
better health are:
% We have learned to sleep with
our windows open.
90 We have declared relentless war
on the common fly, the malaria and
yellow fever carrying mosquitoes, the
rat flea that carries plague. and several
other predatory insects.
CD We have found a safe and sure
method of preventing typhoid fever.
Last year. 1913. there was not a single
death from typhoid in the United
States army, thanks TO the new prophy-
Tactic.
% We have demonstrated that the
great majority of patients with tuber-
cuLpsis can be restored to health.
go We have persuaded legislatures
that human life is as we'll worth saving
as is the life OF animals or trees.
81 We have come within an ace of
having a secretary OF health In the
presidents cabinet-despite the oppo.
sition of those interests which live and
have their being on popular ignorance
and credulity.
A Secretary Of Health.
Lawyers ran our government very
well for many years. Businessmen
have more recently usurped some of
the governmental power and brought
about excellent reforms. their admin
istration has proved just a wee bit
better than that of the lawyers. Now
the medical profession. social workers.
experts. charitable organ.
churches and progressive peo-
DIR. Brady will answer all question
ton is OF general interest IL will be an
II will be answered personally II STAN
DR.. Brady viii not prescribe for indi
dress all letters TO DR.. William Brady,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

II you long to mako
her love you
Tell her that her
h a [ l o o X q
cheap;
If she thinks but
little OF you
You can make
her pulses leap
By disgustedly de-
claring
Pink to be her
proper hue,
Or il pink is what
she's wearing
Tell her S h e
should dress in
blue
Tell her that II
m a X e s you
grouchy
To behold her
homely waist:
Gently hint that she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
Just ENOUGH.

81 never could use money with a
clear conscience" said Mrs. Goodsole,
that had been made in stocks. never
could forget that somebody else had
lost It"
THAT being the case" replied her
husband, 81 guess I'll give to some
charity the $500 l made today"
"Oh, Charley! Did you. really? That
with the $500 I have saved will be just
enough to pay for the European trip
That I've been dreaming of for years"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

city jewellers who are n business are
asked to study psychology and imagine
their business Is fiourishing"
or course Mr.. Madden was talking
for city consumption when he said
that He is a city man. Out in the
country politicians OF the same school
are busily engaged In telling the farm
ers that the democrats have skinned
them out OF their eye teeth. The in
telligent reader will draw his own con-
clusion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
CAUGHT.

would you" he asked, propose to
a man II you were convinced that he
loved you and was afraid to say sol?
"Ah." replied Miss Waitinlong, how
clever you are! Who else would ever
have thought of letting me know in
such an original way that he wanted
me for his own?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
July 4 in American
History.

i7T6-Declaration of American l"ue
pendence.
1SO4-Nathaniel Hawthorne. Americas
author. born; died 1864.
lS2G-John Adams. second presideht %
the United States. died. born liS@
Thomas Jefferson, third presldeh.
of the United States. died. oorn
1743. stephen Collins Foster au-
thor OF popular negro melou'e''
born in Pittsburgh; died 1864
IS3l-James Monroe. fifth president u
the United States. died; born l'os
1so1-Hannibal Hamlin. vice president
nnder Lincoln 1sei-5, died at Bar
gor. Me-: born 1909.
All the news all the time-Ihe Asu's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

- A glance at the new Evansville as
shown in the midsummer number Of
the Evansville Courier is interesting.
Evansville is not only growing mate
rally with great new industries.
banks. wholesale houses, hotels and
apartment houses, but beautiful resi-
dences, churches and clubs shows that
the city is poisoning in architectural
beauty. This midsummer number re-
fleets credit on the Courier. news
paper that, as much as any other fac
tor, is putting Evansville on the map.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

With one wing Of the opposition de-
claring that the farmer has had no
show in the present administration
and another proclaiming that the bust
ness interests have been disregarded
and all the important laws passed by
the present congress framed by farm
ers, IL looks as though President Viii
son will be amply indicated by his
sieuemies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
OBLIGING.

Here" said the
customer, lis a
shoe button that
I found in the
salad"
We'll" replied
the proprietor Of
cheap restaurant,
why do YOU want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
No Dancer.

Are you sure this horse WIN not
run away" asked the man who was
getting into the buggy.
Yep" replied the livery stable
keeper, there amt the least danger
that he'll run away. but he may trot
some comm back"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

The death OF the two moving pic
ture actors by drowning in the Arkan-
sas river in Colorado was not entirely
in vain, for l. proved that at least on
one occasion there was considerable
water actually flowing in the stream
in midsummer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
No, WHAT She Would cali II.

How we'll Mrs. Tripsley bears her
troubles. / declare, she looks as fresh
and fair as young girl, yet she has
buried two husbands"
You don't call burying two hus-
bands trouble. do your" replied Mrs.
,Henpeck-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
His Faith.

Remember" said the preacher.
that it will be as easy for a camel to
pass through the eye of needle as
for a rich man to enter the kingdom OF
heaven"
"Oh," replied the great magnate, Il
guess my lawyer will be able to get
me through on technicMity."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
Valuable Services.

81 have indeed done a service the
orator declared. II have given the
people cause to think"
THAT was something at least"
YES. oh. yes. But | have done
further service. / have told them Just
how 10 hink."-Buffalo Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
a Little Word.

How much a little word can meant
1t may bring gladness or despair;
Her heart was glad, her soul serene,
When he referred TO her as fair"
with sorrows traces on her brow.
Few Joys are left for her to share.
The world, once bright, is dismal now,
Because he calls her pretty fair"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

English suffragists may be able to
extract a crumb of comfort in the fact
that female detectives have been EN-,
ployed to keep them from committing
outrages in the house OF commons.
Surely, this is to be construed as
recognition of the ability of the sex
in q field heretofore generally conced-
ed 10 man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

There are a number OF grounds on
which the Danyile postmaster was
justified in refusing to accept that S.
year old boy as a parcel post consign-
s1ent II the Lad was OF the average
type, ten to one he was spoiled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

to tell me about it?"
Il merely wished to let you know
that I seemed to have proof that there
was something more than old rubber
In the stuff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
risr. IN Rock Island: 81 pc yea= oy mall
In advance.
Complaints % delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notined In every
Instance where IL IL desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premiseR
All cnmunications o. argumentaS;vs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached fer publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones n all departments. Cen
trail Union Rock Island I45. 1I45 and
7I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. July 2.-In previous
letters / described the soft snaps being
enioyed by the armor ring. the ammu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

the channel you know that it is market
day in that town and the farmers are
rolling home in agreeable inebriation."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

'Vrooman comes out with boom. -
says a newspaper heading. Ought to
make a hit with the Fourth OF July
crowd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
K2WW VIM
mNW

A lady who writes essays for New
York newspaper says for the benefit OF
the man who wishes to make woman
care for him: Criticize her taste in dress.
This will prove to her that you are inter-
ested in her appearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04


ton Is general
be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

All the. news all the time-The Argus
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-07
NAVY DAY IN TEXAS

Galveston, Tex. Nov. Twenty
five thousand school children from all
parts of the state took part in the
navy day" celebration here, when
the silver service which they had
bought with their own contributions
was presented to the battleship Texas.
The big fighting machine was decked
with flags Of all nations and all colors,
the Jolly tars were alive to the occa-
sion and entertained their little guests
with great care, and the officers OF
the ship, with Governor Colquitt and
the city commissioners aided the
youngsters 10 formallp present their
gift with the regular formalities
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-07

but | refuse to part with my mulish in
dividuality. When I decide to stop |
stop, even though countless wagon
trains collide and shatter. When /
kick kick, thought It be against triple
armorplate and buffers of solid oak.
For am a mule, l know my worth
I am mule, and although in this
land Of equal rights the mule stands
no higher in popular affection than the
horse and the hee-hawing jack, there
are nations where my people are appre-
ciated at their true worth. Look at
Spain. They know the value Of d
mule in that benighted land. See how
they wept over my cousin, killed at
the bombardment Of Matanzas. Ihave
no doubt Blanco felt that the slain
victim OF red handed war was worth
a dozen of his picked veterans. Peo-
pie who have never associated with
mules cannot appreciate them proper
ly. That's one great fault / have to-
find with this nation. They don't ap-
preciate us as they should.
Nevertheless I'm glad I'm mule
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-07

suited in the agreement Of the roads
to accept arbitration.
The board which win organize Mon
day and Immediately begin hearings,
will be composed Of six members, two
representing the employees, two from
the railroad ranks, and two neutral
members, appointed by the federal
board of mediation and Cancellation.
Timothy Shea, vice president of the
locomotive firemen and engineers, and
Fred Burgess, vice president OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
will represent the workmen, and II.
r Bryan. vice president og the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy, and w.
L. Park, vice president Of the Illinois
Central win look after the rail inter
ests.
w. S. Stone, president of the loco
motive engineers and W. S. Garter,
president of the firemen and engine
men, win serve as counsel for the Ia.
Dor organizations, and the railroads
will be represented by A W. Tren-
holm, chairman of the General Man
ayers association and J. NJ. Sheean,
of Chicago.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-07
CHINESE SMUGGLING
HEADQUARTERS HERE
EVIDENCE IN FEDERAL COURT
SHOWS THAT LAS VEGAS
WAS THE MAIN POINT

Santa Fe, Nov. IA conspiracy that
extended from Las Vegas to Hong
Kong, China. is apparently being un-
earthed by witnesses in federal court
In the trial of two Cinnamon. whose
names do not matter, one from Rock
Springs, Wyoming and the other from
Idaho. A third Chinaman from Las
Vegas, involved in the same case, has
already pleaded guilty to conspiracy
to smuggle Chinese into the United
States. 1t is the Las Vegas man, who
received every Chinaman
who was smuggled into this country
from Mexico and from Las Vegas, and
sent them ON to their destination.
Every Chinaman who arrived in Ias
Vegas, whether hidden in freight or on
coal cars, had a piece Of paper in one
Of his shoes with his name and desti-
nation upon ii. The famous Big six
company of China figures In the trial
and the traffic is said to have been
very profitable, the Las Vegas China
man receiving frequent rerlittances OF
hundreds Of dollars.