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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1914-12-12
Adlutant General Canton was call

AdlUtnnt General tam0n WAS rail-
cd 20 Chandler today by the death
" Tom Bridge who was caretRker of
state rifle range and camping proper
" Of the militia General Canton VIII
see to the selection VI some one to a.
sume the duties NJ caretaker
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1914-12-12
W. n. Staples Of els West First
Divorce WAS granted this afternoon

IN the superior court by Judge Old.
field to Earl H. Alexander from Oleita
May Alexander on the grounds Of de-
sertiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
BURDEN FOR ALL.

There is a tendency to think that the
United States will benefit by supply
ing the needs of countries that have
ceased to produce. But" says the
New York Times, ''it is well for US all
TO remember that destruction
wrought by war on any large
scale is harmful TO wide areas, must
in the long run be made up by all
those affected, and cannot be lastingly
profitable even to the neutrals who
do not take any part in 1t. War is
economic waste, as much as an earth
quake. and the wider the area over
which it extends. the greater the num-
Der of human beings who are engaged
in IL, the longer it continues. by so
much greater and more eXhausting is
the waste, by so much more is the eX-
penditurs OF productive effort neces-
sary to repair, so far as it may be
repaired, the net losses it infiicts.
Under the highly developed credit
system OF the modern world burdens
OF this sort are distributed with mar
velous certainty, directness, and COM
pleteness. We shall have ultimately
TO bear our part"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
Getting Ahead.

MAY 1 have a few moments con-
versation with you?" asked the young
man who thought the firm would have
to go out of business if he deserted it
YES" replied the general manager;
come in. What can do for you?"
81 have been working here for near
ly seven years"
Us it as long as that?"
Yes. 1 feel that I ought to be en-
titled to some recognition"
81 think so, too"
THE cost OF living keeps steadily
increasing"
ct have noticed that it does"
81 thought If you understood the sit
uation you might be willing to in-
crease my salary"
What are you getting now?"
"Twenty-seven dollars a week.
You ought to have more. 1 will
have you raised to thirty.
Then the young man hurried out to
telephone to his wife that she might
close the bargain for the fiat that was
to cost SIS a month Tzore than they
had been paying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

No woman. and no man either for
that matter. can keep a good complex
ion and bad teeth very long. Bad
teeth mean poor mastication of the
food; that induces faulty digestion;
the impaired digestion weakens the
blood: the anemia gives a sallow com
plexion.
\ dentist can give the average
beauty doctor cards and spades when
Il comes to painting real roses.
Drug store compilations come high,
even at the nominal price OF a dollar
box For dollar you can have
your teeth cleaned or a small filling
put in. The drug store color fools no.
body but the wearer. An artificial
complexion IS q great nuisance, too,
putting It on and taking It of so many
times n day.
Roses that won't rub Off are cheaper
and a lot more satisfactory. But these
come as a mere incident of good
health. II you are short on health you
are necessarily shy on roses.
a diet rich in uncooked fruits. nuts
and vegetables, which requires good
teeth for mastication, furnishes the
most available iron for weak blood. No
use taking iron pills or tonics for sup
positions blood building If the blood
gets nothing TO build with. II is a
curious fact that the iron we admins
ter as medicine IS practically all elm
mated from the body at once. 1t
doesn't enter into the formation of
new blood: It merely stimulates the
organs TO better work
Sometimes more iron is given in day
than the whole body contains.
An Active Skin.
Exercise in the open air, walking,
particularly in the morning, sleep in
the open air or in a room with plenty
OF open windows and drafts. sunshine,
free water drinking and free bathing
are the natural personalities of the
Special abdominal exercise night
and morning without restricting cloth
ing. taken by lying on the back and
drawing up the knees. and then plac-
ing the hand upon the abdomen and
raising and lowering IL by slow. deep,
rhythmical, not jerky breathing, for
ten or a dozen times. viii be found a
remarkable remedy for bad complex
ion and for various other troubles at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
New York worldly


Fortunately" says the Herald. 1--WE
have at the head of the government at
this critical time a man in whose calm
ness and judgment we have as great
confidence as we have in his patriot
ism"
"CaImness and judgment" Great
words, expressing great qualities. In
the terrible storm of war that has burst
over Europe, Americans have new rea-
son to admire the sense and sanity Of
their own chief magistrate.
Since autocracy deliberately plunged
civilization into blood, we hear no
more sleers at an administration that
chose "watchful waiting" in prefer
ence to war. We hear no more express
sions of contempt for the presidents
idealism and for his theories of serv,
ice. These theories are no longer the
academic dreams of the "schoolmas-
ter" In the light of the worldwide
catastrophe OF the last ten days the
most blatant jingo in the United States
would not exchange Woodrow Wilson
for any European statesman. and the
partisan bigots who professed to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

TO avoid ENHANCEMENT in the wal
whirlpool that they are breaking their
custom and appealing 10 their repre-
sentatives TO use the utmost vigilance
TO the end that this nation remain at
peace with all the world.
This Is because the reports OF the
awful massacres IN Europe have stir
red the people to a realization of the
horrors of war; the people do not want
war. they not only request but they
demand of their representatives in
Washington that this nation shall not
become involved in war.
Members of congress feel the same
way the people feel on this subject, I'M
less it be that they are even more re-
solved that war shall not come TO us.
Only conditions over which the United
States has no control whatever could
draw us into a quarrel.
The people can trust congress on
this question, and they can trust the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER
CONGRESSMAN from the Fourteenth District.

man in the White house. Lest we for
get. IL was to preserve our honor
and peace-with the nations of the
world that Woodrow Wilson requested
congress to pass & bill repeating the
free tolls clause of the Panama canal
act.
Government Steamship Line.
That South American business is of
sufficient Importance to justify gov
eminent owned line of steamers is self
evident. During the year ending June
30. 1914. the commerce of the United
States with South America amounted
to $347. 100000. Imports from South
America amounted to S223,OO0,O0O of
which nearly half were from Brazil, a
fifth from the Argentine Republic and
the rest from Chile, Colombia, Venesu-
ella and Peru.
That the United States has neglect
ed South America as a market is
shown by the fact that only about IA
per cent of the South American i'm
port trade has come from the United
States. There is a trade of S965,00O
900, mostly manufactures, which this
country may just as well have without
any danger of violating neutrality
laws. All that is needed is a quickly
organized government owned fleet of
ships.
Those who are particularly interest
ed in South America as a field for
American exports will find valuable in
formation in a recent publication OF
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, department of commerce,
special agents ceries No. 81, to be
had from the public printer for TWEEN
ty-five cents.
Anybody with a hundred dollars TO
spare may become a stakeholder in
Uncle Sans steamship company. AS
Stunning that congress passes this bill
in the forr' submitted, there are to be
hundred-dollar shares offered to the
general public. The government is to
retain control of the corporation by
retaining 81 per cent IF the corpora
ton stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

\ tribute which shows that Euro
peans are gradually coming TO regard
American standards OF government in
a clearer light is paid TO our diplo-
matte methods by the London Daily
News, which says: Secret diplomacy
belongs to traditions OF aristocratic
and personal government. 1t has no
place IN a democratic world. The eX-
ample OF the United States must be
come the model OF the civilized world
On this vital matter If Europe is to be
free from menace in the future" This
IS not the only way in which the Unit,
ed States is prepared to show the trail
TO Europeans as soon as they are suf-
ficiently chastised TO follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

That American business was forced
TO trim ship during the pending OF
the Wilson revision of business laws
has been proved TO be an exceedingly
healthy thing. The United States nee
essarily became involved in the finan-
ciaI arrangement which accompanied
the outbreag OF the European conflict;
and it is clear that we will not be able
TO rely upon European capital for do
nestle enterprises for long time TO
come. Hence. as many financial jour
mails are now saying. ft is most for
tunate that for many months prior
American business had been adjust
ing itself TO the absence OF foreign
capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

I have seen the painted savage cut the
white mans scalp away;
I have seen great gladiators going proud
ly to the fray;
I have looked at Julius Caesar as he led
his legions past;
have seen Napoleon's army crushed and
crumpled up at last,
I have watched intrepid Peary climbing
over hills of snow
I have seen them on canvas at a mo-
ton picture show.
have seen the martyred Lincoln strike
the shacBles from the slave;
I have watched Titanic victims as they
sank beneath the wave;
I have watched Columbus kneeling at
proud Isabella's feet;
have seen the Queen of Sheba when her
outfit was complete;
I have gazed upon Ulysses when his
hopes were sagging low
I have seen them on a canvas at a mo
ton picture show.
have seen the daring David strike the
great Goliath down;
I have seen Queen Mary sadly putting off
her precious crown;
have gazed on Cleopatra sitting in her
barge Of state.
I have seen young Alexander do the
things that made him great;
I have even gazed on Adam when the
angel bade him go
I have seen them OIL a canvas ct mo-
ton picture show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
A Reasonable Exaction.

You must make me a promise be-
fore will consent to be your wife"
Name it, darling. 1 will promise
anything you ask"
Il am afraid you're too eager. Think
well. This is a vry serious matter.
I don't want you to promise now and
regret when it is too late"
Tell me what you wish me to prom
Use. I'm sure there is nothing 1 will
not be glad to do for you"
I'm almost afraid to mention #.
don't wish TO make you think me I'M
reasonable"
Please don't keep me in suspense"
well, then, promise me that when
we are married you will not call it
horse de covers as you did last
night, right in front of the waiter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
ROADS VS.. RAILROADS

Residents OF the western townships
in Rock Island county are anxious 10
hear about any plan which offers "a
reasonable solution for their transpor-
tation problem.
Neither Andalusia, Buffalo Prairie
nor Drury has a railroad OF any sort,
while Edgington IS served only by =
line along It's eastern border. Thus,
there IS a territory is miles long and
from six TO nine miles wide which
must depend entirely upon the wagon
roads. This does not include an even
greater area adjoining on the south
II Mercer county.
People of Andalusia, Buffalo Prairie
and Drury have long earnestly desired
railway facilities OF some sort. They
have been willing 10 give considerable
finapclal backing TO any enterprise
which provided for a line through the
lower end Of the county. a few years
ago the people OF Buffalo Prairie alone
seriously considered raising from $780,
coo 20 100000 when n promoter I'M
ertoOk 10 finance an interurban
trough that district. and they failed
Z follow up the matter only because
the project was dropped at the other
end Had they raised any such sum
without question II would have virtu-
ally been given 70 the company build
ing the road. for there would have
been practically no chance that re-
turns ever would have been paid upon
the investment, except those received
through some sort OF rail service.
Another plan which may some day
give the lower end Of the county q
railroad is that OF constructing a steam
line down the Mississippi valley from
here TO Muscatine. but even II this is
true, the resulting benefits TO the ter
ritory will not be great, for probably
such a road would not run more than
one or two local trains day and the
service would be highly unsatisfac-
tory. II would take all day 70 make
a trip TO and from the three cities and
then there would be the delay in wait
ing for trains and the inconvenience
OF getting TO and from the station.
and only limited quantities OF merchan-
disc could be carried home.
After the long waiting and the many
disappOintments in connection with
railroad projects the people of the
west end OF the county have about
arrived at the conclusion that a per
manent wagon road would be OF as
much use 10 them as a rail line. a
large percentage of the farmers have
autos and II they could use them in
coming 10 the tri-cities or in going TO
every day in the year they
would be far better served that II
there was steam road down the val !
ley. They could go where they want. !
ed TO and when they We're ready. ad- |
vantages which even an interurban |
would not afford them.
As 20 cost, the share OF the tax i'm |
posed under the million dollar bond
plan, which calls for a hard road from
Hiuscatine bridge 70 Rock Island. would
be but approximately sf.1OO a year for
20 years FOR Drury and Buffalo Prairie
townships together. q sum less than
Buffalo Prairie alone proposed TO do
nate outright In one lump 10 secure
an interuTban-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
Aug. 81 in American
History.
history.

1S64-General George Il. Mcclellan q
New Jersey and George y. fehuis
ton OF Ohio nominated for presiuen'
and vice president by the DelnV
cratic convention at Chicago A1V
Republican candidates were Aui1
ham Lincoln Second term) ana an
drew Johnson.
1S79-General John Il. Hood, Cohie"
crate leader, died; born 1881.
1911-Peter Il. Sweeney, last surVn0.
of the Tweed machine III Nc"
York. died in that city, sweepe.
was called the brains of Tanllna1'
Hall" ut the height " its power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
Tavenner Speaks to
Democratic Friends

To the Democratic Voters Of the
Fourteenth Congressional Dis
trict:
The indications are now that ]
will have little opportunity TO help
myself In the primary campaign. A
crisis has arisen such as has never
befaIIen the world before, and the
uncertainty as 10 what may hap
pen next has caused President
Wilson, Speaker Clark and Lead
er Underwood TO join In urging all
congressman to remain at their
posts OF duty at least for the pres
ent.
A congressman is a public ser
want who is paid a salary for his
time and services. His duty is TO
be on the firing line looking out for
the welfare of those who pay him
for that very thing. " there ever
was a time when a congressman
ought to be at his post Il is now.
may. possibly be kept here un-
Ill after the date Of the primary.
However, { am encouraged by the
z knowledge that loyal friends are
active IT, my behalf and favorable
reports from all parts of the dis
trict convince me Of the effective
ness Of their influence. trust that
you also will help me with your
friends.
The administration has achieved
In legislation and national policy
results that have never been
equaled in history. President
Wilson is one Of the greatest pres
lderts we have ever had, and il
has been a labor Of love TO me, as
we'll as my duty, 70 loyalty CO.
operate with the president at all
times 70 bring about legislation to
promote human welfare and estab-
lish more perfect justice between
man and man.
II has been my misfortune not TO
be able 20 give appointments 10
all deserving persons who have
been candidates for them. At all
times, however, ! have tried 20 be
fair 20 all elements Of the citizen
ship and in no case has my action
been based on ill-Will toward any
person. Il is my hope that I sue
cccced In choosing for the var
ioUs appointments men who will
honestly. faithfully. efficiently, and
coUrteousiy discharge the duties
o. the positions they were selected
TO fit.
regret that my absence is be-
ing taken advantage Of by an at
tempt TO make the people believe
I have been disioyal 20 their inter
ests. Untrue statements have
been circulated 20 deprive me Of
whatever credit deserve, how
ever small IL may be, for the ef-
forts have put forth in Washing
ton in your behalf. But do Iot
believe you can be 50 easily fool
ed. I have confidence that II the
voters believe have been faithful
10 them, they will hold up my
hand. and knowing that I have
tried with every ounce Of my en-
orgy ard every moment Of my time
10 serve you faithfully, am ready
10 meet the test.
Very truly yours.
CLYDE n. TAVEENeR-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
THE LAME DUCK.

81 see your hus-
band is becoming
a tangoist."
"Oh, no. He
walks that way
because he ran a
tack into his foot
night before last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

This is the APP
peal that is being
made to members
OF congress from
every part OF the
United States. l
have personally re-
ceived no less than
one hundred let
tiers to this effect
from citizens of
the fourteenth ILL
nois district. Prac-
tically every men,
Der OF congress re-
ports the same eN-
perience. NJ @ n
who seldom, if ev-
er. write to their
representatives at
Washington are so
anxious that this
government take
every precaution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
A Satisfactory Makeup.
William Brady,M.D.

tributable to the weakness caused by
cOrsets.
Questions and Answers.
Sister asks: Kindly give me the
name OF the cathartic that produces
and promotes the peristaltic action of
the bowel, and which, it is said, if talk
en- for thirty consecutive days, per-
manently cures constipation.
Reply: Sister, don't believe there
is any such. cathartic.
y. S. writes: % Is there any cure
for golfer? CD Do you believe in op-
erations for goiter? 90 Is an opera
ton for goiter a dangerous operation?
(4) Is it true that goiter poisons the
whole system?
Reply: % Yes, medical and surgi-
cal cures. CD Yes, for some kinds of
goiter. 90 There is always some dam
ger in goiter operation, though this
may be less than the danger of the
disease. ca Great cystic golfers do
not affect general health; exophthal-
mic goiter, which may be very small,
seriously affects the circulatory and
nervous systems.
J. w. A. inquiries: Is there any sci
entific foundation for the idea that
candy has a tonic influence on the
heart, or is it just a joke,
Reply: Sugar is n quickly avaiIa-
BILE source of energy for the heart
muscles. There is good scientific evil
dence that sugar directly aids a labor
ing heart.
Mrs. n. L. writes: VIII you please
explain precisely what is meant by
normal salt solution and why IL is
used instead of antiseptic solutions?
Reply: Normal salt solution is an
imitation of the fluid part of the blood,
the blood serum. IL should contain
the exact proportions of the several
salts found in normal blood serum,
but generally an equivalent amount of
table salt only Is used. "a teaspoon-
rul In each pint OF boiled water). II
Is non-irritating, like the tears in the
eyes, whereas plain water smarts
Normal salt solution tends To pre-
serve the life of blood and tissue cells.
whereas plain water or other chemical
solutions would tend to injure these
cells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
In Other Words,

Il am not ashamed to say that
vote as my wife thinks ought to vote
She has more time than l have to
study political conditions and 1 am
perfectly willing to accept her judg-
ment."
I'm other words, you have the cour-
age of your wifes convictions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

On account OF the war Panama canal
tolls have not been paying the cost
Of operation. but this IS no sign that
ting government intends 10 close up
the ditch, till the trouble blows over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

The policy of the Housewives
league of New York in meeting the
increased cost OF living is a commend
able one. Buy in small quantities,
select foodstuffs that are economical.
encourage open markets, denounce and
report extortion and dishonesty. and
be contented with a little less than
usual upon the table"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
"Pan."

Pan" was the name of one of the
Greed gods. The word means "all,"
or universal" Hence "Pantheism"-
the doctrine that all is God. Hence.
too. "Pan-American"-that is, all that
Is American, all the countries of North
and South America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

A Springfield girl has sued q citi'
zen Joe thatsplace for damages result
ing from being hit By the stick OF a
sky rocket set OF by the defendant
II the SUIT wins, another OF the few
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
Faith.

Don't you think" she asked, that
women are likely to have Il deeper,
stronger faith than the men have?"
They must have" he replied. "or 1t
wouldn't be possible for so many beau
ty doctors to continue IN the bust
ness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

CarTanza has placed the Mexican
censor on the payroll once more. The
holders OF all that currency which
Huerta issued object. II seems. 10
having Il fnyalidated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

The Germans may as well retire
while they can dos SO IN good order.
England is about 20 send 1000 foot,
ball players against them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus,
Washington. ID. c., Aug. 29.-'Keep
the United States from being involved
in the terrible worldwide war;"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

The horrors Of war are being felt
by European innkeepers who find It
necessary 10 refuse to accept Ameri-
can money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

Admission of reverses IS about the
only absolutely trustworthy news
which is coming out OF the war-strick-
en- zone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

remaining ways in which a true pa
triot has been able to express his feel
ings will be denied us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31
Very truly yours,
CLYDE n. TAVERN ER-

After all Americans have gotten
home from Europe IL would be a good
idea 20 take another federal census.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-31

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island; So 7e= year by mall
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notined IN every
Instance where IL IS desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have NO
authority IN the premiseA
All communications o. arguuentaSivs
character. political or religious must
have real name attached fer Dublies-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious Signatures
Telephones In all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 1875, I14s and
2I45.