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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

Three stores under the old Brad
dock House for rent at very reason
able rates. Apply R. S. Barrett the
Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

Great care exercised in our postal
card pictures. We guarantee to.
please you and it won't cost any more
tab nat other places. Jameson,
The photographer, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

% cents per day pays for uhree
ines in this column. It will b.; read
by 5000 Alexandrians every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

Gas fixtures carried in stock at ali
times. See Desmond the plumber
on north st. Asaph street and look
over his line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

There is nothing in the contracting
or building line We can't do. Let US
figure on your job. S. D. De Vaughan
& Son, 200 north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

When drinking buttermilk you
want it pure. You arc safe whcr
buying it from the Mt. Vernon
Dairy, which has tuberculin testet
cattle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

Enjoy the best motion pictures II
the open where it is cool and refresh
ing. The Dixie Airdomc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

Patronize American Industry. Send
your laundry to the Alexandra
Laundry Inc, and have it done right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

weight OF the body against the re-
volving wheel just below. The long
row OF stretched out bodies gave a
grim impression of something be
tween n field hospital and a mortuary.
The foreman assured us that it was
much easier work thus to press
against the wheel by ones weight than
to sit and press by the force Of ones
arms. But to lie thus almost motion
less all day long in dank cellar. far
below the ground level, is about as
dreary and unhealthy a way for a hui
man being to pass his life as can be
imagined The place itself cannot be
warmed, but to keep at least little
heat in their bodies and stave off
as long as possible the
grinders have adopted the extraordi-
nary expedient OF training dogs to lie
all day upon them-dogs OF all sorts
and sizes. There they lay, curled up
on the backs of their owners thighs
living hot bottles.-Sir Henry Norman
i'll Scribners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
LAND PROTECTION NECES-
SARY FOR MEXICO.

As one reads further into the Mexi-
can problem. tine more startling ap-
pear the lights and shades OF that
unhappy people. On one hand you
find a class possessing education and
culture comparable to the finest pol
ish of America or Europe. Under
meath the thin upper crust composed
first OF cultivated people. sec
ond Of the feudal owners Of
the land. are the millions OF poems.
vino are practically serfs. A bad
economic system keeps them always
IN debt and Ignorance.
The situation is really about 300
years behind the age. The feudal
hierarchy o: land ownership is like
what existed in Europe a number of
centuries age. u is no wonder that
the peon. hopeless in his life of low
wages and heavy taxes. frequently
quits the despairing task of agricul-
ture. which seems only To enrich the
proprietor. Under such circum-
stances he feels he has nothing to
lose by brigandage. or by espousing
the cause of some revolutionist. and he
might possibly gain something.
Observers OF the problem incline 70
one OF two alternatives. Does the
country need another DiaZ. some
strong man who shall restore order,
establish a benevolent despotism.
with the end in view of a gradual en-
Iightenment OF the working classes,
until some future day when they can
undertake some share in self govern
ment2
or is the time ripe now for more
democratic movement. in which the
attempt shall be made to establish
real republican government in this
land OF darkness?
Whichever attitude one may take
this one thing seems clear. that what
ever power shall rule at Mexico City. !
II must take determined measures TO
encourage private holding In land. I
The small farmer must be protected. /,
There must be courts that will de- |
fend his right to enjoy the fruits OF +!
his land in peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

sress is 10 spend more than a billion
dollars in a single session. But lit
tie analysis of the figures is sure to
show marked democratic economies in
the expenditure of the public's money,
In compliance with the pledge in the
last national democratic platform.
In the first place. although the couI1-
try has grown. and government activi-
ties have increased in extent and cost
yet the expense of government to the
people is not 10 be greater in the lump
sum this year than for several years
past. Only economy in administration
could have accomplished this fact At
the rate expenditures were increasing
under republican rule. the expectation
this year would have been for a budget
OF upwards of a billion and a quarter
OF dollars. That the democrats have
held expenses to the past levels thus
actually decreasing the per capita
cost of government this year,. is
credit to the administration and con-
gress.
But while congress was holding ex-
within bounds. it was au-
thorizing actual new departures in
activity for the benefit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
The Daily Story
On the Sahara Desert.-By Do maid chamberHn. 4
copyrixhtea 1914 by Associated Literary Bureau

When first became globe trotter
Africa claimed my especial attention.
not that Africa occupied by negroes.
but northern Africa, which fifteen or
twenty centuries ago was n Roman
possession and part Of the then CIV
ilized world. I resolved to travel
through Morocco into the heart OF the
great Sahara desert
When 1 first set up for a traveller and
crossed the British channel / found on
the other side OF that narrow strip of
water a different people. speaking a
different language.
But the change there was nothing to
that in crossing from Gibraltar TO Tan
gier On the northern coast l left a
British fortress; on the southern L
found an Arab city. In the one was the
pompous military uniform of soldiers;
In the other, the long, sweeping barra-
can Of the native.
The centuries have passed lightly
over these people. changing instead OF
destroying. This barracan reminds one
of the toga of the Romans who in the
golden age Of the Eternal City subju-
gated and occupied the African coast,
and it has doubtless been handed down
from the conquerors; only the toga was
made of fine texture, while the barra-
can is of coarse cotton cloth. AS to re
lIgion. there is not much choice be-
tween the ancient mythology and the
superstitions of these swarthy people.
At Tangier I obtained an outfit for
my journey into the desert To travel
in such a country is very different
matter from journeying in Pullman
car or an ocean liner. / needed num- |
Der of camels, a considerable quantity !
Of provisions, to say nothing of water. |
and a Iot of servants and guards. The |
camels We're to carry the provisions /
and water and camp equipment, con- |
sisting of tents, cots, bedding and table /
kit The guards were for protection
against bandits, VINO infest the desert.
When one considers that the Sahara
desert alone is In area about equal to
that of the United States, that it is a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE H. TAVENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth o istrie,

I of the people. In this category comes
| the new work in the construction oil
good roads. which is TO cost the gov
eminent S25. 900, 900 this year. There
has been no cheese-paring and no false
penny-pinching economy by the demo
Gratis. All of the important govern
ment activities are taken care of as in
| the past The money has been saved
/ by economy in administration. by
greater efficiency. The people get the
/ benefit of this.
But there is one big difference be
tween republican and democratic ex-
penditure of public money. The repub-
licans were lavish because they relied
upon huge revenues derived from high
protective duties. which fall most heav-
lily upon the toilers and bread-winners.
An equal amount of money is to be
spent by the democratic congress this
year, but the burden Of supplying this
revenue falls more heavily than ever
before on those who can afford to pay
for government. The tax has been
taken off the principal necessities of
life. 1t has been kept on the luxuries
and the income tax, falling upon the
IlCn "Cii-iO-dOs II " " tliS 'aA s~SN
single item OF taxation.
Simmons Nails Hard Times Lie.
Senator Simmons very effectually
nailed in its coffin the republican ca
lamity howl. This old property spec
ire of the republican stage managers
was not only nailed in its coffin by
the North Carolina senator. but so
many nails were driven into the coffin
that they almost covered up the silver
name plate.
The senator inserted in his remarks
with literally hundreds of
business men-officers of chambers OF
commerce and board of trade, the pres
idents and managers of the leading in
dustries of the United States. And
scarcely without exception they ex-
pressed the opinion that business is
good now. but that the future indi-
Gates boom year. Even the talk of
idle men in the cities was shown to be
based on no abnormal condition. 1t
will probably take some courage TO
make another hard times speech in
the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
USE DOGS AS BLANKETS.
How French Knife Grinders Keep
Warm While at Work.

warm Wnie at WORK.
Every visitor to one OF the great
Paris stores will have noticed counters
covered with table cutlery of the char
ncteristic French pattern-broad, curry
ed blades and horn or black bone han
dies. excellent steel and very cheap.
Almost all this IS made az Theirs and
by hand But there is no external
sign OF manufacture. and a traveller
might pass through the town without
suspecting a great inN-stry.
The swift flowing Durolle supplies
power at the bottom OF a deep and
narrow gorge. on the steep side of
which the apparently sleepy town is
built. At one story below street level
we came to the FORCES OF the chief
FIRM. Here, with extraordinary quick
ness and skill the knives are hand
forged - blade. hilt and tang - from
steel bar. then tempered one by one.
and two stories lower down. at river
level, in a long. dark. damp cellar, they
are ground. and it is the method OF
this process. unique so far as l know.
that makes the industry of Theirs
worth a moments description.
The river turns a score of emery
wheels about yard in diameter, and
above each of these is a narrow. slop-
Ing platform six feet long and two
wide Along each OF these, fat and
face downward, lay a grinder, man or
woman. grasping a blade by the two
ends and pressing it by the Who'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
THE WooDMEN CoNTRo-
VERST.

Now that delegates To the county
camps have been selected little Is 10
be gained in continuing the verbal
warfare by the cOntending forces in
the Modern Woodmen society Few
OF those who will represent the local
camps have failed some time since
10 make up their minds one way or
the other ard even II some are still
open TO conviction they are not likely
10 be convinced by the extravagant
claims and the charges and counter
charges which are being hurled back
and forth.
When those engaged in any coptrO-
versy reach the stage where there is
a tendency to lose sight OF the real
issues and personalities begin TO creep
in, IL IS time TO give over the argu-
ment. at least to the extent OF keep
ing out OF print In this case further
oral exchanges Will serve rather 20
create prejudice than 10 win converts.
While continuing the warfare in the
press. in addition 10 having the same
effect, IS harmful TO the society and
TO the city.
O. work among some OF the delegates
but the time is past for appealing 10
the public on the main issues that
have been raised.
Unfortunately the calmer discus
sions early in the campaign failed TO
a great deal OF misunder-
standing and tfIfs still prevails and
Il likely TO endure till the fight Is
settled one way or the other.
Certainly. Indulgence IN personal !
lies and the making OF Wild and 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
THE NEW DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Rock Island County Democratic
cub. the organization OF which was
completed at Turner hall last evening.
promises to be effective in its charac-
ter and scope. Permanent in its ma
ture. its object l. 10 cooperate with
the county democratic committee,
most OF Tie members Of which have
signed its roll. II is therefore not Of
fetal in its relations 10 the party,
seeking merely TO be OF use and ser
yfce in accomplishing chat which is
for the best interests Of the party.
II will give aid. il is understood, in
flIrthering democratic candidates be-
fore the people. from the humblest 10
the highest. and in aim and purpose
and accomplishment viii prove a fac
tor i'm party work and achievement
President Wilson and Congressman
Tayenner We're praised in the speeches
OF last night az public officials who
have made good before ;he people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
I FOUND THE DEAD SENTRY.

vast stretch of sand pillows, that its
storms are the movement of immense
sand clouds. it is not remarkable that
! few Europeans venture upon 1t. The
| spirit of loneliness rests on the face of
the ocean of sand. The only inspiring
part of the time is the night. 1 would
look up at the starry heavens, and, sur
rounded as I was by waste of sand
pillows, could the better realize the
silent immensely of the universe.
The days being very hot, we usually
travelled at night. resting under our
tents by day. But during periods
when the temperature admitted we
would reverse the process. Night or
day when resting posted a sentry for
the purpose of keeping out thieves.
They would come to US on various pre-
tenses-to ask for water for informa-
ton, indeed for anything that would
afford an excuse for visit. While
with us they would purloin anything
they could get their hands on. Their
eyes were continually darting hither
and thither for plumber, and If we
We're too vigilant for them they would
observe our strength, our weakness.
our vulnerable points; then they would
go away, and if they considered them
selves strong enough to attack us they
would so so.
But in my case they found little en-
couragement. At least the game was
not worth the candle, for the candle
was the lives OF a number OF them.
They have a wholesome dread of
European. and since my force was not
la6 hu 70 nrt
armed, they dared not attack US unless
by stratagem. They could take us I'M
awares or reduce our force. plan to
effect the latter object was put in OPP
GRAFTON while we we're camping nights
and travelling days.
One evening a band Of Arabs came
into our camp while we were getting
ready for bed to ask for a little water.
1t was evident that they had called Tor
the purpose OF observation There
were as many OF them as we Were.
ana was not sure but that they
would attack US during the night. Just
before morning. when the camp was
wrapped In slumber and the sentinel
would likely be drowsy. i heard the
crack of rife. i arose at once, went
out and found the sentry lying on the
sand 1 aroused the camp and sent
men i'm different directions, while ex.
amined the fallen man, He had been
shot dead.
Those whom had sent out returned. |
reporting that they had not seen. a |
human being. One OF them had seen a !
wolf. but that was all. OF course an
enemy was near. but an Arab covered |
with his white barracan cannot readily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

For the first time in IL years. Gal
weston. Texas. the other day mad
enough snow fall 10 make snowballing
aad the building OF snow men a posi-
bility. The snow converted the day
-4nto a festive occasion. The News
Saws that lit all but created a holi-
day. Street cars were deserted by
men. women and 'children bound down
town in the forenoon TO their various
places OF business and the city
schools. and the risk OF cold and damp
feet for the balance of the day was
taken rather than miss the cnance or
a frolic in the frosted streets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

So i don't see what cause you've got 10
make you look so blue.
Bill took a piece of timothy and che"eo
IL fer a spell,
And finally he says says he: THE crops
doin' we'll.
But crops are not the only Things foks
have to think about;
We git our hopes raised high and then
they up and flicker out
You know how hard I've worked and
saved to send my boy away:
He's got through college finally-cone
home the other day;
He's graduated and he's got pale ana
lofty brow
The thing that worries me is what to do
TO save him now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

TERMs-Teu cents per week b. car
rier. in Rock Island: So per year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified In every
Instance where Il IL desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have nc
authority IN the premises.
All communications or nrEument.tive
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publics-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock IsIana I45. 1145 and
21gs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

To every man of every creed
There comes sweet Utopian dream:
He sees a land where not a weed
MAY ever grow. where every stream
Makes music as il winds along.
Where all the breezes blow in tune,
Where all is fair and life a song,
Where all the blissful year IS June.
There fragrant roses ever bloom
And everywhere conteutment spreads:
The nights are robbed of all their gloom.
The sun a genial radiance sheds;
There all things are superbiy planned.
The prospects all spread far and fair;
Each man has dreams OF such a land
With him enthroned as master thore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
WORRIED

/ met Bill Springer
yesterday. IA ] .
look Was mighty
sad:
I took him by the
hand and says:
What m a X ? 3
YOU feel so bad =?
Your corn Is purity
fair" says I, $50
what's the mat
ter now2"
He heaved a long
a n d troubled
sigh. with wrin-
kles on his brow.
II don't see why
you're WORRIED
SO" 7 says In
kindly tones;
Your health Is
good. your wife
is well, you've
got no broken
bones;
rhe rain has helped
your crops a lot'
your fruit looks
healthy, too,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Why He Kicked.

"See here. you told me when I
bought that stock yesterday you had
pointer that 1t was going to rise.
Here it is, down four points,
Yes, / see. But the stock you
wanted to buy is down ten points.
What are you kicking about?"
What am l kicking about? I'm
kicking because you didn't have the
manhood to throw me out of your
blamed old bucket shop"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

another billion-dol'
lar session OF con-
gress. In fact. the
appropriation bills
which have al
ready passed the
house, added to
the estimate of
the amounts to be
carried in appro-
priation bills yet
to be introduced
apparently show
that the total of
appropriations VIII
be in the neigh
borhood OF s1.100,-
$1,000.
No doubt there
win be much re-
publican glee when
IL is finally deter
mined that the
d e IN ocratic con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
March Is in Americsn
History.

lS6I-iiusSia ceded 10 the Uniteo 90. 81.
the territory OF Alaska for 80
600.
William Jacob Hays. ianus go
and animal painter. died; ootn -. -.
1911-The United States supreme ~
affirmed the eonstitutionali'y
income tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

A carpet company in Yonkers has
distributed $4,000 among $500 Of its
1000 employees. bringing the total OF its
bonus distribution TO 100000. For
the man who can't get job with
Henry Ford. here Is the next best OPP
norfuuity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Two Hurt in Blast.

Cairo, ILL.,. March 13.-An explosion
at the Miami Powder company, 30
miles north of here yesterday after
noon demolished the plant and caused
the serious injury of two employees,
William Davis and Frank Rutledge.
No hope for the latter's recovery is
held out by physicians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
BNORM Al.

I'm W orr l e d
about my boy"
" w h a [ s t h e
trouble? Isn't he
getting along well
in SCHOOL,"
" Y e S, b Ut l
bought him an
airgun the other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

Nonpayment OF dues is given as the
reason for dropping Charles Murphy,
boss OF Tammany hall. from the MEN,
bership roll Of a New York demo
cratic club Rather an excuse. we
would Judge Murphy is being pre-
pared for the skids. that's all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Much-Nceded Boon.

st am working on an invention that
will. l think, be the greatest boon man
kind could have"
"Will it reduce the cost of living?"
NO. but it will make it impossible
for people in other parts of the house
to hear those in the boxes talking
while operate performances are go
ing on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

MiIady, Paris DEGREES. TO be proper
ly bedecked for public appearance
must top her toilette by painting in
oil on her left cheek her favorite bird.
Tweet. tweet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

Mary Garden has lost a suit
brought BY a Paris mOdiste for the
price of cloak and set OF furs. Amer
leans who have seen Mary on the stage
will wonder what she ever wanted
with so many clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

\ Chicago man confesses that the
only real AMUSEMENT he gets out OF life
is beating mis- wife. However. while
il may he fun for him. it can hardly
he recommended as an indoor sport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

The trouble with the story which
you tell is that it is almost sure to re-
mind somebody of another which is
just as old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

st. g-EXtraordinary mil
itary estimates submitted to the duma
exceed s60,0OO.0 900, an increase of so
per cent compared with 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Practice.

II hear your shoemaker is going TO
turn Doctor
Then he ought to succeed, for he
has already had considerable practice
in the heeling art"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Oh That This. Etc. Etc.

Maud-Whenever Mr.. Staylate calls
he makes me think OF Hamlet.
Ethel-Why so?
Maud-Like Hamlet. he cannot re-
solve himself into adieu."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

1t happens not infrequently that the
man who thinks he has money to burn
gets scorched.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Different.

The proper study OF man is man.
you know"
Yes. but the proper study of
woman is her clothes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

The high cost OF spring millinery is
about TO again take its place as the
leading topic OF conversation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
CANDID OPINION.

l)NI TTIF
Every married man fully realizes
that what the world needs most is
more dressmakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

The man who is never at his best
unless he has two or three drinks in
him." isn't likely to be very good at
any time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

It never is necessary to hunt for
long or TO travel far il one is looking
for a chance to do a good deed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

Principles. .,.
We must be careful to have Gus .,..r,.
ciples and be ready 10 die lor ,shel
But we must be careful not " .ssA
our prejudices principles ana
to die for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

A lot of very poor Christians bear
good Christian names.