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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Dean Swift on Reformed Spelling

words to fit them to the measure OF
their verses so that most of the books
we see nowadays are full of those
manglings and authorizations" dis
turb'd,' 'rebuk'd," are among the
words he finds especially unpleasant.
Swift was further annoyed at fool
ish opinion, advanced of late years,
that we ought to spell exactly as we
speak; which, besides the obvious in
convenience of utterly destroying our
etymology, would be a thing we should
never see an end Of" Also he noted
with impatience In 1712: at is some
times a difficult matter TO read modern
books and pamphlets, where the words
are so curtailed and varied from their
original spelling. that whoever has
been used to plain English will hardly
know them by sight" How many OF
our new" controversies were waged
centuries ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
ILLINOIS NEWS
James Case Crisis In March.

Urbana, Ill, Feb. 4.-With the an
nual meeting of the board OF trustees
of the University OF Illinois called
early in March it was predicted yester'
day that the questions that have arisen
between President James and certain
trustees will cause a crisis at that
time. The appointment of a committee
to investigate conditions in the faculty
was made at a recent meeting OF the
trustees at the suggestion of Governor
Dunno. Chairman Abbott named a
committee, including himself, State
Superintendent Blair. Mrs. Ellen NJ.
Henrotin OF Chicago and Captain j.
r. Trevett of Champaign. This COM
mittee has not yet been called to-
gether.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
ABOLITION OF GRAND JURY

er for outrageous Partially with little
chance of the public finding it out
sometimes shifting the responsibility
for miscarriage of justice to the
shoulders of the jurors themselves
when IL should rest on a venal or tn
scrupulous attorney for the people.
Fortunately, though, the percentage oil
such cases has been so small as to be
exceptional or comparatively rare.
But Notwithstanding the fact that
many of the grand jury's functions are
now obsolete and others are subject TO
abuse, il may be doubted whether the
public in this country would be Will
ing to see it abolished and its place
taken solely by magisterial body
permanently sitting to pass ex parte
upon charges against persons brought
before II at the lightest will of private
prosecutors. Certainly there would
be an unmistakable outcry If, for in
stance, reliance were placed entirely
on the judgment of the committing po-
lice magistrates in this city, or even
If decision were reposed alone III a
single court, after the manner of the
historic star chamber, without the CO.
ordinate acquiescence of some direct
representative of the citizenry-at-
large. In this regard it would be
most likely found that the public pre-
fers to endure the evils whereof 1t
knows than to risk others that 1t
knows not at all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
FADS OF THE TIMES.

The early 1sS0's saw the rise and
fall of the roller skate. During the
COS the bicycle came. saw. conquer
ed and passed into regrettable desue-
tude.
These facts lead a writer in the
fact that the first decade OF the TWEEN
tieth century Witnessed no pronounced
fad in frolIickins, perhaps because it
brought the opening OF the automobile
era; but now. in the second decade,
We are in the full swing OF the new
dance craze. with the tango overshad-
owing the turkey trot. bunny hug and
other immediate and illustrious prede-
cessOrs.
Like the wheel and the skate, the
tango is denounced because OF those
who abuse IL. and commended because
OF those who find in it graceful and
healthful exercise Its prevalence Is
largely due to psychological influences
it is another manifestation OF the
psychology OF the crowd'-and those
who seek to suppress IL are fighting
the air.
The test OF a dance is perhaps in
its endurance. Does anybody really
expect the tango still TO be marked on
the ball programs OF the world at
large, as the waltz is. after more than
century OF changes in music and
dancing?
Indeed. II IS probable that the waltz
has survived several centuries, since
good authorities identify it with La
Volta a threetime movement intro
duced in 1855 at the court OF Henry
III. at Fontainebleau. This dance was
literally hated" out OF Scotland,
where Mary Stuart once tripped
through fits whirling steps, its orig
inators being accused of witchcraft.
Raikes relates in his journal that
in London. about 1911. mornings
which had hitherto been devoted to
lounging in the park were devoted TO
practicing the new dance. often whirl-
ing a chair in place OF a partner. At
Almack's the waltz was danced by
a few bold spirits" including Lord
Palmerston. the Princess Esterhazy
and Baron Neumann, and people
stood on benches around the room 10
look at the exhibition over the heads
OI OlutISs even dS uOW lhcS Sbdhu anu
crowd TO look at the tango
The United States among dancing
nations is in the peculiar position OF
having to import most of its dances.
Native to the soil are only few jigs,
reels. clogs. breakdowns, cakewalks.
etc. mostly originating among south
ern plantation hands. In Italy, France. |
Germany. Poland, Switzerland. Spain,
Scotland and other old world countries
ON the other hand, are national dances |
which have endured from generation |
TO generation. These dances express |
OF the spirit OF the lands |
and the people The tango. as all the |
world Is dancing IL, expresses nothing |
but an hours exuberance and demand |
Tor novelty. and this fact adds strength |
TO the likelihood that its reign is TO |
be fieeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
A MISTAKE SOMEWHERE

Often there - something in the story
of the japanese people that puzzles,
that is IN the story as told by travellers.
And now we have some OF this puzzling
talk from q member OF the house in
WASHINGTON. Mr.. Curry OF California
The Burnett immigration bill was up
for discussion. 10 did not exclude Jap
anese. and therefore the California
man had a good deal 20 say by way OF
protest He proceeded TO diIate upon
what he called the loose morals" OF
the Japanese
He told.thzt ouch morals are the reg
uIar thing among Japanese men and
that these morals. or woefuI lack OF
morals. are -uncondemned among
Japanese women II was told by Mr..
Curry that Japanese daughters are
sold To immortality without shame"
TO whfchswas Edded that IN Japan are
- co1. 600 professional immoral vom-
en-
The people would not be surprised 60
learn that Sfr. Curry, being from Cali
forufz- made his statement OF facts n
little strung But as a matter Of fact
there * some Of the same story from
travellers who have been through
Japan
Nov. and here = the pulling feat
ue. bos dOes ft happen that the Jap
snese ere Euch q hardy race Of re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
A BUY AT HOME" CREED.

The Commercial club OF Ottawa,
Kan, together with the city's organi-
cation OF retail merchants, has been
doing some very effective work in
trade building and influencing trading
at home. One of the features OF
the work Is a buy at home" creed
which the club is placing in the hands
OF everyone and which every city
could profit by. II is before all classes
of people at all times and its peril
nent epigrams are sufficient TO cause
anyone TO think twice before sending
good money out OF the community to
the catalog houses. The creed fol-
lows:
buy in Ottawa because
My interests are here.
The community which Is good
enough for me to live in IS good
enough for me 10 buy in.
I believe in transacting business
with my friends.
want to see the goods.
My home merchants carries"
me when I run short"
The dollar I spend at home stays
at home and works for the COM
munity in which live.
The man I buy from stands back
of the goods.
I sell most OF what I produce
here at home and here I buy.
The man I buy from pays his
part OF the town, county and state
tax
The man buy from helps sup
port my schools, my church, my
lodge, my home
When III luck. misfortune, or be-
reavement comes. the man I buy
from is here with kindly greetings.
his words OF cheer. and his pocket
book II need be.
Here / live and here I buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
PIow Works Trust Pact Void.

Peoria, Ill, Feb. 4.-Declaring that
the stockholders could not combine
their stock and place it in the hands of
a trustee to vote it as he desired, Judge
John NJ. Niehaus in the circuit court
here yesterday rendered a decision for
the plaintiff in the case brought by
Fred Luthy aaginst Henry Ream, in
volving the management of the Peru
Plow Works at Peru, Ill. The court held
that the trust agreement was void as
against public policy; that it was re-
vocable at the instance OF the owner
of any OF the stock involved in it, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
CPhlIadeIphia BuiIotin.)


Abolition of the grand jury, as rec
commended by the royal commission on
delay of the law courts in England,
seems like an extremely radical pro-
posal, considering the antiquity OF the
system which has been additionally
regarded as the palladium of the Eng
lishmen's and for that matter. the
Americans personal liberty. But for
some time lawyers and publicists have
felt that the protection afforded to the
individual by the interposition of the
grand inquest of peers" between the
bringing of criminal accusations and
actual trial by the courts is more the
oretical than real.
AS 1t exists today. the grand jury is
little more than an adjunct, or auxil-
iary, OF the office of the district attor-
ney. A corrupt or biased prosecuting
officer can manipulate the average
body OF laymen called to serve on this
duty about as readily as he desires, de-
spite the privileges and latitude sup
posed to be allowed TO the members.
BY minimizing evidence. by failure TO
call essential witnesses for one excuse
or another. or through exaggeration of
the effect of testimony. the adroit pros
ecutor can generally have bills found
true or ignored almost as he wills. The
very secrecy which cloaks actions in
the inquest room may be made COW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

HE NEVER TOLD LEI" WALLED BILLY.
under his arm. His cheeks were rosy
with the cold. crisp air of winter
day.
What book have you got, dear?'
asked Molly.
Life OF George Washington re-
turned Billy as he settled himself by
window to read in the fading light.
The door opened and Billy's mother
looked in.
You here. Molly?" she cried. "I
thought you were going to drive with
Ned
Pm waiting" smiled Molly.
Its too late now. dear; it's getting
colder. too" objected Mrs. Moore.
'Oh, 1 shall not go now" returned
Molly hastily, and as her mother with.
drew a hurt look came into Molly
Gales face.
Something serious must have hap
pened to prevent Ned from communi-
eating with her. He was always pune
tilious about such matters.
Suddenly Billy's voice piped boldly
out Of the darkness.
II saw Ned Mildred this afternoon"
You did?" replied Molly quickly and
then carelessly, Where did you see
him. dear?''
He was in his new car He had a
girl with him" There was malice in
Billy's tone.
Billy Miss Gales voice was
breathless. That was all she said for
a few seconds.
''She was peach, too" went on Billy
cruelty. "She wore white furry things
and big bunch of violets''
You are very observing for little
boy" said Aunt Molly quietly.
Billy stirred uneasily. 1T wasn't his
sister Josephine, either. He was going
at great clip up the avenue"
Did he see you, Billy, dear?"
'Naww giggled Billy. He didn't see
nothin' but herr
After that IL was so still in the libra
~ that Billy crept up to his own room,
where he snapped on the light. and.
planting himself in the middle of the
bed, proceeded to eat peanuts and en-
joy the youthful eseapades of the Fa-
ther of His Country with equal enthu-
iasm.
Presently Molly gathered ND her fur.
~ wraps and the charming bonnet and
went slowly up the stairs to her own
room. If she shed tears over Ned Hill
dred's detection no one knew it. for
she was as sweetIy serene as ever
when the dinner bell rang,
"Of course you are going to the ball, |
Molly" observed Mrs Moore as her |
sister sat down at table.
Il wouldn't miss it for anything"
cried Molly enthusiastically. Certain
y not with that dream of a gown
for me-"
THAT peach colored satin is the pref
lest gown you ever had. Molly" put
N Mr.. Moore.
Molly flashed a smile at her brother
n-inw- THANK YOU. James. l can
'eturn the compliment by saying that
We mulberry velvet is most becoming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
voIo vfaiIantes Are Fined.

Waukegan, Ill, Feb. Alive women,
members of the rail party" at Volo,
ILL.,, were fined 500 and costs yester-
day by Judge Charles Donneily of the
circuit court here. They were found
guilty of riding Mrs. John Richardson
out of Volo on a rail. The women are
Mrs. a. j. Raymond, Mrs. Emma Stadt-
field. Mrs. Alma Walton, Mrs. Chris
Sable and Mrs. Anna Stadfeld. None
of the women were able to pay the
fine and Judge Donnelly granted them
three days in which to raise the money.
In assessing the fine Judge Donnelly
censured the women, saying that their
sex alone saved them from receiving
the maximum penalty of $500 fine and
six months in Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
CHarner,r Weekly

CHarper's weekly.)
In the 18th century we find Jonathan
Swift, whose mastery of prose is one
OF our delights. writing as the very
first article which appeared over his
acknowledged name. "A Proposal for
Correcting. Improving and Ascertain
ing the English Tongue" lie lamented
that the English tongue was becoming
debased: but he attributed the cause,
in part, to the liberties which Dryden
and the other poets of the Restoration
had taken in shortening their syllables
by emitting those very ''e's" which our
spelling reformers would eliminate.
These gentlemen" wrote Swift, al
thought they could not be insensible
how much our language was already
overstocked with monosyllables, yet
to save time and pains. introduced that
barbarous custom OF abbreviating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
A NAME AND A CIRCUM-
STANCE

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is not
the only Roosevelt IN the United
States. New York has another states
man OF the same name that is doing
things." This is Franklin d. Roose-
Welt, now assisting secretary OF the
navy, the position in which his cou-
sin. Theodore. first entered national
politics.
The Roosevelts OF New York have
been for generations sterling demo-
Gratis Theodore. or perhaps his
father. wandered from the fold. His
grandfather and his great-grandfather
were prominent New York democrats.
They were Iieutenants OF Horatio Sey-
mour. Samuel j. Tilden and the demo-
cratic statesmen OF those times. Frank
I'm d. Roosevelt has been prominent
IN democratic politics for years. He
served several terms IN the state sen
ate. elected from a strong republican
district, aud 10 said 20 be a man OF
great ability and wide political ex-
perience.
The democrats OF New York are now
looking around for a suitable candi-
date for governor. The Sulzer affair
has made a strong man necessary and
Franklin d. Roosevelt f. suggested as
the man OF the hour" Governor
Glynn has announced that he will not
be a candidate 90 succeed himself and
n said TO favor Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt gained his first
real political prominence as governor
OF New York but perhaps Franklin d.
Roosevelts ambition does not run so
far as did that OF his illustrious cous-
IN. Certainly 80 does not crave for the
',reatest OF honors by the same route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Getting Even With IN, e.r,o5.

Parson Wheeler was invited out one
afternoon for a motorcar ride with
one of bis friends The minister, who
enjoyed all outdoor sports, was very
enthusiastic over motoring. so he was
allowed TO drive the car. While speed
ing along he was stopped by a con
stable and ordered TO the station house.
We'll" said the captain, after listen
Ing TO their story. you say you were
going at only fifteen miles an hour. bur
the constable declares you were trav-
cling at forty Now. I don't Ike TO
doubt the word of either OF you. Can
you think why he insists you were
travelling at that rate OF speed. Is
there any grudge he owes youf"
No." said the clergyman thought
fully mo. can't think OF anything
unless IL is that I married him four
years ago."-Lipplncott's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
The Daily Story
ACCORDING TO G. WASHINGToN-BY LILLE WENTz
Copyrighted Associated Literary

"Tomorrow's a holiday. Aunt Molly"
began Billy, perchiDg himself on the
arms of her chair.
Miss Gale as she tousled his curly
hair "Washington's birthday, eh?
What are you going to do, dear?"
That's for you to say" replied Billy,
grinning. "Will you come over to the
lake and skate with me, Aunt MollyT
''Oh, dear.'' cried Molly regretfully,
and then Billy knew that Ned Hildred
had asserted his rights as MolIy's
flance and that if Miss Gale went to
Silver lake it would be to skate with
the handsome Ned and not with her
nine-year-oid nephew.
I'm so sorry, Billy" faltered Molly
at last You can come with us"
Billy shook his head and slipped
down from the chair.
'HTwo's company and three's none"
he quoted glumIy as he went away.
Poor little Billy" smiled Molly as
she gazed after him with lovely, misty
eyes. The tears soon cleared away,
but the smile remained, for Molly was
watching for Ned Hildred. He was
going to take her out along the boule-
ward for a spin in his new car. The
absence of snow and the crisp, dry
cold of the season would make the
driving ideal.
Molly skipped away to the mirror
and tried on the new fur motor bon
net that enhanced her delicate lowell
ness. Her face blushed rosily as her
own eyes admitted her fairness.
"Silly" she chided herself, tossing
the bonnet aside.
An hour passed by and then another.
Ned Hildred did not come. The after
noon was drawing to a close when Bill
~ came stamping in, big book tucked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
WILLING to Help.

How much of an income do you
think l ought to have before we get
married." he asked.
oh she replied, 81 hardly know.
How much OF an income have your"
Three thousand a year."
Don't you think that is enough"
I'm afraid l could hardly support
you in the style to which you have
been accustomed unless l managed
somehow to get a good deal more"
We'll, of course, if it had to be done
might use a less expensive kind of
massage cream"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Camp Hope To Be Continued.

Dixon, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-The honor men
at Camp Hope, who were to have left
for Joliet last Saturday, will remain
here for ten days longer to complete
about Is rods of road. Representative
John Devine visited the camp on Sun
day and, finding the work still unfin-
ished, called up Warden Allen, who
ordered Captain Keegan TO remain at
the camp. No snow has fallen at the
camp and there will be no difficulty in
going on with the crushed stone top
dressing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Only One ProbIem Left to 3. Solved


WELL said the senior partner, 81
think we've got this business so well
organized now that nothing can stop
us. We are already paying dividends
of 80 per cent. and we ought to double
our profits next year"
Yes" replied his junior associate,
the outlook is far from cherries.
don't believe there Is any chance
whatever for anybody with small cap
ital to break in. There doesn't seem
to be a loophole left anywhere"
There's only one thing left to be
done now
What is that?"
I'VE must invent some way where
by we can destroy our books at the
end of every week and still keep
track of our accounts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Might Come In Handy.

Il had a happy thought a moment
ago" said the conceited young man
who had fingered along until the clock
had almost got through striking the
big numbers.
Keep it," replied the beautiful girl.
after she had concealed a yawn. 81
think you will need it in a moment. 1
just heard father sneeze in the hall
upstairs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

sourceful people IL they have among
them all this immortality almost as a
matter OF course? The results got in
Japan. about which there is little room
for question. are altogether opposed
TO the loose manner of life that is
charged against the Japanese-that is
II we are TO take seriously the word
we have had from medical men and sci
entists generally.
There is a big mistake somewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

The startling report that Missouri
as an arson trust composed OF 200
members may not be accurate. Prob
ably, IL the truth we're known, there
are not more than 693 members-in
good standing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

ness;
I know. too. that she would have an
swered yes:
virginis-ah. how sweet she was, how
fair!
Nay, 1 shall say no more; my story's
known;
Gray Grief has come TO claim me for
her own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Tied Down.

81 think" said the head of the firm,
'I'll send you to New York to see In
gram Brothers about renewing that
loan. intended to go myself, but you
can attend to it just as we'll"
I'm sorry, sir. but l can't go just
now"
Cant go? Why not?'
We've lost our maid and IL 1 go
away there won't be anybody left to
hook my wife's waists"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
4 BACHELORS
CONFESSION

(Acrostic.)
There is a reason why I'm single yet;
How often I have loved, The blithe Lu-
cette.
Enchanted me the moment that we met
Her sister Frances. too, was fair to see;
1 loved her for awhile and she loved
me;
Grace made me glad when first went to
WOO
Heigh-hoi bitterly gave her up. too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

Democrats and republicans Joined in
the national house IN sitting down on
the lingo statesmen and eliminating
from the immigration laws such dis
ordinations as might embarrass the
national administration in its diplo-
matte negotiations with Japan. Such
Is true patriotism and common sense
as we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
1oqoIsnd.

Togoland. German West African
colony. lies between Dahomey on the
east and the Gold Coast colony on the
west the Atlantic ocean being the
southern boundary. II has an area of
S3.Oo9 square miles aud "a population
Of more than 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Heroic.

Yes. I once saved a girl from
drowning"
How was that?''
She was out rowing with a fellow
who began to rock the boat"
"Yes?"
Il yelled to her to jump out and
wade ashore before they got wheSe
the water was any deeper"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

Clorinds had a most delightful way
OF understanding all had TO say;
She made no effort TO subdue her signs
The night We said our sorrowful good
byes.
Oft. thinking of that parting I've been
sad,
made glad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
Feb. 4 in American
History.

1TS9-Presidential electors chose a. -.
dent and vice president W. .tos
time. naming George Was naa.,ars
and John Adams. The eieS
were virtually unpledged :,
1SO2-Birth at Stockbridge, Mas "A,
Professor Mark Hopkins. n0te' :
ucator: died 1887. ...,,+
f9l2-The hull of the wrecheu srsos
ship Maine was hoated III
harbor.
size first hour OF the morh'hs usrs
rudder OF the day,-Henry
Beecher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04

General villa Is not seeking the
Mexican presidency, he declares. His
recent activities have been prompted
partly by a love OF lighting and partly
e desire TO indulge IN his old habit OF
nfllaRinR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-04
His Profession.

rs he in business or in one of the
professions?"
He is a professional man"
What does he protest."
He processes that he would be able
to get along somehow even IL his
wife didn't have money"