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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
THE EXTENT OF MINERAL WASTE

| equivalent to $15.000.0 900 to 500. 000.0 600
per annum. and this waste in all OF
the oil and gas fields of the country
now aggregates more than S50,000.0OO
per annum. or the total waste of gas
in the different oil fields of the coun-
try more than per cent is believed
to- be easily preventable. AS regards
the remaining 20 per cent. II is be-
lieved that gasoline may be extricated
from much of 1t and the gas itself
burned for some useful purpose.
The need for enlarged investigation
is further shown by the fact that in
addition to this waste of gas the waste
of petroleum. and especially the loss of
the lighter oils, in pumping and stor-
age is much greater than is ordinarily
supposed. Moreover. the injury caused
in a number of oil fields through the
flooding of oil and gas strata by I'M
dergroand water is another phase of
the subject calling urgently for in
quiry and investigation
IL is estimated that the proposed in
vestigations into the waste of oil and
gas would cost from $4,000 to $4,000
per annum. and it is believed that the
saving to the national wealth would be
more than a hundredfold for each dol
lar expended in such an investigation.
The waste in coal mining is another
drain on our national wealth which
calls for serious and extended inquiry
and investigation. A preliminary es-
innate, based upon limited inquiry and
examination, indicates an annual
waste or loss of coal in mining ard
handling of not less than 100000, 900
tons per annum. This represents
loss from our best and most easily
mined Goals and those nearest our
great centers of industry. What is
needed in connection with this loss is
a thorough underground survey and
examination at certain carefully select
ed areas in each of the important coal
fields of the country. with a view to
determining the exact conditions under
which mining operations take place
and the possibilities of adopting less
wasteful methods. With this large
amount of accurate information laid
before the public. it will then be pos
sible to obtain the adoption of far
less wasteful methods of mining. Such
an investigation, thoroughly conduct
ed, would cost about $4,000 per an
mum for three or four years. 1t is
believed that the results
Of such an investigation would mean
a saving in fuel resources having a
value to the nation of considerably
more than s5O,00O.OOO per annum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

sinecure as chairman OF a commits
sion and gave him a salary on which
he could live comfortably.
The senator permitted them to think
he was poor: indeed he encouraged
not only them but people generally I'm
the thought
Now that his estate has been pro-
bated it is discovered that he was
worth SI13.40O. made within the last
seven years on stock tips from the
Guggenheims and the advice of a Chi
cago banker.
Senator Cullom IS not the only
poor-mouth statesman who died we'll
TODD. But other statesmen had more
forethought than he and covered their
trail by transferring their property in
advance OF their death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

NNCE upon a time there was a little
~ girl who didn't like broth. And
this same little girl was hardly
ever hungry-unless for chocolate cake,
DR. fudge, or crackerjaclS maybe, or some
thing her mother wouldn't let her eat.
Mothe-S are so queer sometimes.
They won't let you cat the things you
want and they make you eat the things
you hate
We'll, anyway, this particular little
girls mother brought in from the kitchen
a lovely blue bowl, full OF steaming
broth and set it down in front OF the
little girl
There" she said, that's good, I
know. and you must eat it, every bit, so
you can see the pretty lady IN the bottom
OF the BOWL
Now the little girl had heard that be-
fore and it didn't fool her one bit. She
knew 1t was just a scheme to get her to
eat the broth she hated. So she pouted
ont her lips and propped her elbows on
the table and scowled as hard as she
could.
Just then a sweet little voice said.
I'm sorry You won't smile at me-"
Now the little girl was so cross she
didn't notice much about the voice, she
just answered Grossly, 81 don't feel
smily," and didn't look around.
But I'm in the world such little
while, I'd like TO see smily somebody
the sweet little voice replied.
Then the little girl noticed.
She looked around. she looked up and
down but not a soul did she see-even
her mother had gone back to the kitchen.
II must have been dreaming" she
said to herself, after she had looked
everywhere.
NO. you're not dreaming" said lit
tie voice right above her plate, I'm
right herew
"Here| exclaimed the little girl
Grossly, where is here?"
lust above your broth" replied the
voice pleasantly.
The little girl looked and sure enough,
Ccopyright-Clara
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
DAINTY.


Very sensitive man. Briggsley is.
Did you ever notice it?"
Not particularly"
Yes. Holds his honor mighty sa-
cred About a year and a half ago
he became indebted to me for s35.
81 suppose he couldn't sleep till he
got it paid?"
No. it wasn't quite as bad as that.
used to go around every month or
two and ask him If he couldn't let me
have some of it. but it never seemed
convenient for him to do so. Finally,
few weeks ago. l sold the claim
against him for $3.50. He refuses to
speak to me now. He says l have
attempted to impugn his honor. He
told me in plain words that he didn't
think l would be as small and mean
as that for a mere s35. and I'll con-
fess that I did feel, when 1 saw how
cut up over it he was. that l had done
a rather shabby trick. The other day
the man who bought the claim told
me he had seen Briggsley about 1t
and the latter had offered to settle
for 81. I'm sorry l wronged him and
hurt his feelings. / suppose it was,
as he says, very small and mean of
me to be unwilling to lose the whole
thirty-five rather than upset his dig
nifty. He says have none of the finer
instincts of a gentleman, and 1 guess
it must be So"
rs that all of the story?"
Not quite. When the man to whom
sold my claim for $3.50 called for
settlement yesterday Briggsley want
ed to split the difference and call it
square for S3.75. Dignitys a great
thing when you put it up against a
business proposition"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Remember This
Ballot on April 7

Decide row TO vote yes" on the
separate annexation ballot which
will be handed to both men and wo-
men when they go into the polling
places April z
II is important.
Further tracts Of South Rock Island
are asking admittance to the city.
5y voting yes" on all five of these
propositions you will help to eH-
tend the city's territory and will as
sist in preparing the way for future
additions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Her Dress.
Take up the picture: gaze
On what she used to wear
In foolish. olden days
See how she fixed her hair.
The things she wears today
Long hence may make men smile:
A year from now We may
Laugh at this seasons style>
Take up the picture-see!
And yet your father swore
A fond ndeity
In spite OF what she wore.
All, lovely ones. I guess
Twas God that made you fair.
And not the foolish dress
The world has made you wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Although they know far less than you and
also merit less:
You see the world her gifts present to
them and pass you by.
You lcok in bitter wonderment, and can't
imagine why;
But don't let failure cloud your face,
though conquering be slow
The world must yield some day-in case
you have the goods 10 show.
You think the world is partial to your
rivals who succeed,
And does not fairly deal with you-it may
be so, indeed
But don't give up. my boy, keep on; the
world may cease. some day.
To have the wish to hold you down, may
let you have your way
And look again. my boy, at those who
leave you far below;
You'll doubtless find that. after all, they
have the goods to show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

stan, Sahara and Arabia. Fortunately
this devastating wind now leaves the
continent. becomes the trade winds and
returns to its starting point at the gulf
of Mexico.
Several somewhat visionary schemes
have been suggested for altering the
course of the gulf stream. One OF the
immediate results of any such change
would be the shifting of the presen.
deserts to other parts of the world
New York American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

through college?"
Il did think OF
having him be-
come an arChi-
tect, but I've
changed my mind.
1t will be easier
for him to put
things up by going
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Indications are that the democrats
Of Alabama will record themselves as
holding the author of the recently en-
acted tariff bill a greater hero than
the man who sunk the Merrimac I'm
Santiago BAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Statistics show that there were more
divorces granted in Chicago last year
Than there were in London. There
will be those unkind enough to at
tribute the difference to the s1owness
Of the English.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

pa. The Western Consolidated Coal. Gas
* Electric company Of California
had name almost as impressive as
It's announcement OF an authorized
capital Of S12.5OO.OOO. The receiver
was surprised when he found tangible
assets worth $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

81 The announcement that Sir Edward
Grey proposes a federal system OF
government for Great Britain and Ire
land may lead to = suspicion that the
promoters Of the third major baseball
league have been interfering in for
eign affairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Even IL the neighbor-s chickens
scratch out every seed the gardener
will be well repaid by the effects OF
the healthful exercises in the open
air-but there are only a few of US,
in addition TO the chickens. who look
at IT that way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

there in the steam rising from her bowl
OF broth she saw dainty fairy. So
white and slender and delicate a fairy,
she could just barely see it dancing in
the air.
"Oh, l see now" said the little girl,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Gather up the rubbish. Burn what
you can and can or barrel what you
can't The ashman will be along after
IL April 10. which isn't so far on.
as you will discover before you've
finished your job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

II the railroads had toted fair with
the public it would not have been
necessary for them 10 have laid Off
thousands OF employees in an effort TO
convince the interstate commerce COM
mission that they were sincere in their
representations that an increase in
rates is essential TO their future pros
perfty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Flat chests. round shoulders. crook
ed spines and fat feet may be the
result OF the women's styles OF the
present day, as claimed by Califor-
MIA woman educator. but 10 the lay
man il looks as though fashion should
be blamed for revelation. rather than
for creation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
April 8 in American
History.

100 -. Ma, sven the ~
gree os IL. u. 10y Harvard e'',ss
iu honor of his victory at boS'on
Is92-Fire IN New Orleans ue 80 in.
property valued at SS'VooO'''
Guiding 10 residences. ,.s,h
iaOS-Jataes Jeffrey Roche. hots.
American poet. died; born ISL
lncorrisiSlc. -,ts
NOBODY wants TO play oriuse
Mrs. Bean. She taiks all the UNIV Nssx
Il suppose shea quiet WIZ
dummy" ,ehs-.
"uuiet, 60 talks twice as hio-
Cleveland Plain Dealers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

The woman as a politician IS getting
into the game like an old-timer. Mar
ion II. Drake. progressive. running as
n candidate for alderman against
"Bathhouse" COughlin, in Chicago. de-
clares she has been "double-crossed"
al that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

TERMS-Ten cents per week BY ear
rier. In Rock Island. 50 per year by mail
In advance.
Complaints or delivery scrvi,e should
be :rsde to the circulation department
which should also he uotiheI in every
Instance where Il Is desired TO have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have NJ
authority In the premises.
All communication OF Rrsume ntative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached Tor publiea-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Unioa. Rock -sIans I45. 1145 and
zIs5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

An American heiress has returned
home after a stay in Paris claiming
she escaped attaching herself to a
title. She says she grew to hate
Frenchmen because OF their whiskers.
We may expect that the BARRIERS of
rance will De kept busy henceforth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

80, ms ~ = &c. You so TO church
Ts-i 90 Tar Why don't you ro9
WINS we live next door to one. ana ,
mar! na'e TO get all dressed up Just to 20
that little way.-Puck. 8"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

BY way OF something new and unique
the syndicate houses are offering pic
lures of Connie Mack's team on the
worlds championship pennant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Ind zoont yon please smile TO me jas,
oneef' asked the broth fairy.
forgetting all of a sudden 10 frown.
but who are you?"
I'm the broth fairy" replied the lit
tie creature, and l live only for a
minute while the broth is steaming hot.
And won't you please smile to me Just
once?"
But hate BROTH" said the little girl,
suddenly remembering.
No matter about that. laughed the
fairy, you won't hate it if you smile
you can't. Please, quick! For I'm go-
ing" and the fairy voice was fainter.
So the little girl smoothed away her
frown and smiled her very best smile
as sweetly as she could-and then-quite
suddenly she was hungry.
ingram Juuson)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Practical Man.

Oil Ito prominent actor)-I sup
pose there ia some role you take spe-
ciaI interest in.
Actor-Yes, my dear young lady. tho
pay roll.--Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue. Rock Island. III entered at the
postofiice as second-class mRttsr)
Rock IsIand Member OF the Assoc. ted
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
The AII'Round Adaee.

It's we'll 70 look before you leap,
Or you must pay the cost:
However dark tho holc or deep
Who hesitates Is lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

II the latest SANDER suit should go
against him. Billy Sunday will have
% quit the pulpit or put his property
IN his wife's name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
When A Man Can
ShOU life Goods

And so. my boy. you
think the world
IS prejudiced, un-
fair:
You think its deal
ings may not be-
exactly on the
square.
You've figured on
the matter. and
concluded that
for spite
The world and men
h ave b n s e ] y
planned to rob
you Of you T
right:
But don't give up.
my boy. keep on,
You'll win some
day. although
The world m a y
grudge its favor
If you have the
goods to show.
You see around you
others who are
leaping TO sue
cess,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
SENATOR CULLoMs WEALTH

His colleagues thought the late
Senator CullOm so poor that rather
't1ian suffer him TO want they created
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

Might as well prepare for another
tilt in the price Of oil The Rockefel-
Ter Foundation has been attacked in
congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

AS long as he can get a royalty on
the moving picture films Dictator
Huerta will not be entirely without
resources.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
The Chief Of His Clan Too.

"A man who always thinks when he
gets mp in the morning that it's GO
ing to be the worst day OF the sea-
SON"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
A PRUDENT FATHER.

What profession do you intend to
have your son take up after he gets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

by the work ono knows the wort.
mcu In Eontaine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

az The }. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Her Dress.

into the ice business"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

nee upon a time there was a little
girl who didn't like broth. And
this same little girl was hardly
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
THE COMING "BUMPER.~

Now is the time for bumper crop
stories. And they are having their
day. too, in all their early-season
glory. The stories about frosted fruit
are now about out OF season, SO the
accustomed boom will have full sway
Whether the stories are the result of
sober Judgment or early enthusiasm
remains for the summer to show.
The prospective bumper" will serve
as an indicator for another field. If
the crop is really extraordinary there
can be- no doubt as to what the course
of business will be. provided it is not
unnaturally forced down. If business
opens again with the coming of the big
farm product il will then be demon
strated that business at present is suf
fering a genuine depression on account
of general economic conditions.
If il does not open up with the grow
ing certainty of an extraordinary crop
it will then be revealed that business
is unnaturally depressed for political
reasons, as some are now charging.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
THE MOTHERS DAY FLOWER.

Why should there be- any distinction
in the color OF the carnation worn III
honor of our mothers Oh Mother Day? ?
This year the idea was circulated that
Il pink carnation should be worn if the
mother were living and a white one if
she were dead This was the sugges-
lion of the florists who desired to re
lieve the congestion of orders for white
carnations.
Making this distinction is like wear
ing crepe AT a funeral IL spoils the
whole idea of Mothers Day. which
should be a joyous thankfulness for
the memory of that dear parent.
Mother will hold the same place i'll our
affections whether she be with us or
not. The only difference is in the
realization.
Let us use pink carnations but re-
serve il for the celebration of a
Fathers Day. The white flower is
distinctive of the memory of our moth
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
STRIKES AND IMMIGRATION,

Few know that the Colorado strike
is intimately connected with the immi-
grafton problem. There was a similar
strike in the works of the Colorado
Iron and Fuel Company in 1903, when
all American labor was discharged by
the Rockefellers and foreign labor
brought in.
Preference was actually given to
the men who could not speak English
IL took the laborers eleven years to
the disgraceful conditions TO which
they Were being subjected. Now they
too are striking
But conditions are much worse be
cause there is no sympathy on the part
of the public What chance is there
for an understanding?
Some day the United States is going
TO make adequate provision for pre-
venting the exploitation of ignorant
immigrants by the capitalists. Till
then, such revolving scenes as that into
which Colorado is now being thrown
seem to be inevitable.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
HOW DO NOl DO, MIR. WILLIAMS!

Dean Walter Williams is back, and
Columbia is glad To see him.
II is not quite year since Mr.. viii
liams started on his tour. Nor has his
trip been one wholly for pleasure.
During all the time he has been away
he has been working, studying con
ditiuns that he has met in the different
lands he has visited. And now he
brings this knowledge back to give to
the University and the people of Mis-
souri, and TO further the work which
he started and has put SO we'll under
way.
How do you do. Mr.. Williams!
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
WANTED.

WANTED D-UnemplOyed Inen stu
dents for the summer to do profitable
WORK See me at my office from to
Z p. m, within the next two weeks
over S. & b. Clothing co. Call for
Tompkins 172 tD
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
FOR SALE.

notice. Persons desiring to buy
household furnishings may call at res
avenue, Mondays and Wednesdays in
May. 3 Ia g p. IN. t2Ol
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-A choice lot in a very
desirable location on Hillcrest avenue.
Price and terms reasonable. For par
ticulars, address c. NJ. Jackson, 42S
Walnut street, Sc, Minneapolis, MINI.
uS7tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

After May |, l can be found in my
new Offices. room 30l, 1903 and 800
Guitar building T. II. MURRl, Os-
teopathic Physician. tadv)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
LOST.

LOST-A small gold watch with the
initials &c. F. on one side and a small
diamond on the other side. 1t was
lost between Bible College and Broad
way on South Ninth street Finder
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

PAPERING AND PAINTING-thatS S
our business. Let us figure on your
next job. Brady and Glass. Phone
3l9. t215D
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

SHOE REPAIRING that's our bus
mess No job too difficult for this
place. Tango Shop. 10 North Tenth
street. t2l5I
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12
leave at Missourian office and receive
reward. 191tD

LOST-Analytic chemistry text and
note book. Left on bleachers Satur
day. Finder call 965. Q93)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

DANCING LESSONS given privately
at sos COnley avenue. Phone 4iS-
White tlS9tD
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Furnished house at 9O3
Virginia avenue for rent in June. Will
rent urSurnished if desired. A. ii.
WEIGH. 217 West avenue. Ithaca, N. Y.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

WANTED D-To buy home on College
avenue at reasonable price. Address
Y. !. H. MissOurian. 1G6tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

ATTENTION WOMEN: - Shampoo
25c to soc; face masSaging 25c; hair
tonic l5c. We treat itching scalp
dandruff, falling hair, etc. 4 lady in
charge of office. J. +. Barnett, S09A
broadway. t212)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

FOR RENT-Rooms furnished and
unfurnished. Can use for light house
keeping. Corner of Campus. sos Con
ley. Phone 4iS White. Q5Stf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

INQUIRE INTO THE RECORD, re
Gently made, of the Cash Meat Market
for cleanliness, or call and See for
Yourself. Phone 1SS. (215)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-05-12

GAS RANGE FOR SALE-Used only
3 months. cost $l7, will sell for Sl2.
Inquire at MissOurian office. QS7tf)
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CLASSIFIED ADS
MISCELLANEOUS

HALF SOLES put on correctly at T..
Parsons Shoe Shop, South Ninth. 14Stf.
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CARD SIGNS: S:-"Rooms for Rent, "
Table Board" Room and Board"
Rooms for Light Housekeeping" etc,
already printed, for sale at Herald
Building. QGtt)
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Patronage of MissOurian patrons de-
sired. ScurlOck Transfer Co. Phone
-. Q0,tf)
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ThOs. Parsons, fine shoe repairing
wait. South Ninth street. QGSt)
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Seeing the University
From the Dome.
By ]. A. LEVEL

hs published special edition oi the University Mis-
the College baon in OFa"n Park in St Loui)