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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE H. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

+, tainment of the maximum efficiency
from both plant and workmen; and,
Whereas, a stop-watch is used in
timing workmen while at work to as
certain the maximum amount of work
| possible for the most capable man IN
given time and making this the
standard time in which work must be
done, and by a system of premiums
and bonuses, together with disciplinary
measures sufficiently severe to enforce
the system, this Standard time is the
speed to which all workmen must
eventually attain If they are to retain
their employment; and,
Whereas, experience has shown
that the American workman by his
exceptional celebrity performs about
twice the work performed by the man
ual worker of other countries, with
the noncommitant condition that the
ratio of accidents here is from three
to -four times as high as in other coun-
tries, and the tendency of so-caiied
! scientific management through the
above timing and bonus features will
be to further aggravate the accident
disabilities and mortality aforesaid
and to reduce the workman to a mere
mechanical, instead of a social and
moral, relation to his work, and, more
over, are unnecessary to secure ade-
quate efficiency Of labor; and,
Whereas, by a stop-watch time
study you may be able to determine
the time in which a piece of work can
be done, but you do not thereby de-
termine the time in which it ought to
be done. Therefore,
BE it enacted by the senate and
house of representatives of the United
States OF America, in congress as
sembled, that DIT shall be. unlawful for
any officer, manager, superintendent,
foreman, or other person having
charge of the work of any employe of
the United States government to make
or cause to be made with a stop-watch
or other time-measuring device a time
study of the movements between the
starting and completion of any job of
any such employee. No premium or
bonus or cash reward shall be paid to
any employe. except for suggestions
resulting in improvement or economy
in the operation of the plant in which
he is employed.
Sec. 2. That any violations of the
provisions OF this act shall be deemed
misdemeanor and shall be punished
by fine of not more than $500 or by
Imprisonment of not more than six
months, at the discretion of the court"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

sewer and electricity, and should be
located near enough SO that physI-
clans can conveniently reach 1t in
the course of their daily work, It will
not do to go far beyond the city lin
its. even IL the city can lawfully ex-
pend money for the purpose beyond
its borders. Prospects for finding a
site are obviously no; overnight.
Nevertheless Rock Island needs a
tuberculosis sanatorium. and the peo-
pie have voted a tax upon themselves
to build and maintain one. II we now
give up the effort to provide such an
institution we will be placed in an I'M
enviable light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
W
William Brady.M.D.
The A. B. c. of Healing.

for dirty or negligent management II
means Inflammation, swelling, pain
feverishness, chilliness, reddish streaks
running up the limb, sore kernels in
groin or armpit-and an urgent need
for immediate surgical interference.
Questions and Answers.
d. c. inquiries: How long after a
man is bitten by a mad dog before
symptoms of hydrophobia will appear:
If the dog is killed Immediately will
the risk be lessered?
Reply.
O The incubation period of rabies
is given by various authorities as any.
where from. few days to several
months, though oftenest two or three
weeks. CD If the dog is killed at once
the victims chances are brighter only
in the event that the dogs head is
sent to pathologist for examination.
1t is wise plan, in case of doubt, to
confine the dog under the observation
of a veterinary surgeon for two weeks.
III the dog shows no symptoms of ra-
bies in the course of two weeks, then
there is nothing to fear.
Shoe Dealer writes: If bunions and
corns are due to badly constructed
shoes. how do you explain the case of
full-blooded Indian with a big bunion
and several corns?
Reply.
Show me your Indian and I'll show
you some bad footwear.
Miss B. A asks: Will you kindly
an eye examination made by an op-
tician and one made by a physician?
Reply.
In certain cases there is no differ
ence. But in young people. where
latent or unconscious eyestrain is
often present, the use of drops by the
physician enables him to measure the
latent strain and fit his lenses accord
ingly. The optician is not permitted
to use drops and he has to estimate
this factor roughly. Hence the physi-
clans estimate is accurate. whereas
the non-medical opticians examination
Is necessarily guess. When you
look the matter over In a reasonable
light, why should a man without med
fcal training undertake to prescribe
for the most delicate organ In the
body?
5 pertaining to health. II your ques-
swered through these columns; IL not
ped. addressed envelope is enclosed.
vidual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care of The Argus. Rock Island. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
THE TUBERCULOSIS SANA-
TORIUM.

1t will be a serious reflection upon
the intelligence and un3elfishness OF
the people of Rock Island IL the plan
to establish a municipal tuberculosis
sanatoriura is finally given up. Other
cities have overcome such obstacles,
notably Davenport, which has expend-
ed three or four times as much money
for an institution OF this kind as Rock
Island will be able TO provide.
There is no question of the efficacy
of open air treatment OF tuberculosis
in this climate and every part of the
city. on an average. could supply a
ratient who would be benefited and
yerhaps cured IL treated IN such a
sanatorium assthe city plans to estab-
iish.
Those qualified to speak with refer
ence to the manner in which It is pos
rsible TO transmit the disease say that
the opposition to having a sanatorium
located on any one Of the various sites
which have been under consideration
has been much greater than condi-
tons warrant. People encounter tu-
bercle bacilh every day IN their ordi-
nary association with others. and SCI
entists say that 90 per cent OF the
81 people have the disease in some of its
various forms. There would be far
less danger 10 the community as q
. whole were all those who have recog
nized cases cared for IN an institution
specially fitted for the purpose. than
there Is with these afflicted ones un.
der treatment in their homes and thus
thrown IN personal contact with a
vastly greater proportion OF the peo-
pie. There would be less danger of
infection from a score OF patients
housed IN a well kept sanatorium than
from single patient living as many
right here in Rock Island now are.
Seeking for q site outside the city
limits probably Will not do much good,
Tor the same objections which have
prevailed here will be raised else
where. without doubt. The sanator-
ium should be equipped with water,
II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
A Matter of Opinion.

You are a good deal of bohemian,
old man, aren't you? I've always been
tied down more or less-had to travel
in a social rut, you know. Tell me,
what Is there about bohemian life that
makes it peculiar? l mean to say,
what is the most noticeable thing
about it?"
Il should say the general homeli-
ness of the women bohemians is the
most noticeable thing; but, of course,
that may be a mere matter of opin-
ion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

One may have a bias for this or
that salve; one may like the smell of
favorite antiseptic or the color of a
highly recommended ointment; but the
fact remains that you can't hurry ma
ture. Your dressings only protect or
soothe the wound or burn; nature
heals it.
In hospitals or homes where dust
and insects are excluded, burns and
other wounds are successfully treated
with no other dressing than the air.
Dressing Wounds.
Once a wound is made clean, or, as
in operations, made through clean skin
with clean instruments by clean hands,
it is best not to disturb II for many
days for re-dressing, unless excessive
discharge or obvious discomfort de-
mands a renewal of the dressing. Aft
er operations wounds are not dressed
until a week or 10 days, as a rule. Too
frequent washing. or removal of clean
dressing, only kills the delicate new
cells which are growing from the skin
edges, and thus delays healing.
Bloodclot is the ideal dressing for a
small wound. Bloodclot is the perfect
dressing for the ends of broken bones.
If not infected by contact with unclean
things the clot dries. contracts, be-
comes organized" and permeated with
new cells, and finally drops off, leaving
a clean scar.
Be Sparing Of AntIseptIcs.
In doubtful wounds It is proper to
use one thorough application of an
antiseptic, provided 1t is not too
poisonous to the tissues-a painting
or swabbing with brown tincture of
iodine. for instance-and then simply
protect the wound without further re-
sort to irritating antiseptics.
Sterile vaseline, or petroleum., in
collapsible tubes is a valuable and
harmless protective dressing A coat
ing OF flexible collodion upon a small
cut or abrasion IS a satisfactory dress
ing. II desired the wound may first
be swabbed with iodine.
Proud flesh" is natures exuber-
ance-nature Is always inclined to
overdo when not guided by intelli-
gence-normal granulation (new) It's
sue growing too rapidly. 1t is never
serious and always readily remedied
by thu doctor.
Catching cold" in wounds is mere
ly an ignorant and vicious way of say
ing blood-poisoning. 1t is an excuse
DR.. Brady will answer all question
ton Is OF general interest IL will be an
IL will be answered personally IL STAN
DR.. Brady will not prescribe for indi
dress all letters TO DR.. William Brady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
CRUEL WOMAN.

"My wife Is one
of the most incon-
siderate women in
the world"
why do you
think sou
She put a net
over the baby's
bed la at night and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

labor reported IA
vorably to { h e
house the bill pro-
hibiting the use in
government arsen-
ais of the stop
watch and other
speeding-up feat
ures Of the So
called scientific"
shop management.
General William
Crozier. chiefof ord
nance of the army,
has for three years
appeared determin-
ed to introduce
what is known as
the Taylor system
in the government
arsenals. and IL
this bill becomes
a law. his hands
will LIE tied en far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
Luck.

do you think luck cuts much of a
figure in the success or failure of a
man nowadays"
Yes, believe it does. There's Bag
shaw, for instance. What show would
he ever have had to live at ease and
belong to clubs II he hadn't had the
luck to find a banker with a daughter
who was so homely that large pre-
MUM had to be offered with herr"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

With the followers Of st. Patrick
appropriating arrangements day for a
celebration in honor of the new Irish
flag, the Bloomington Bulletin looks
for the British shortly to begin cele-
brating our Fourth of July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

The host never knows which side of
his nature is going to turn up next
There is a somewhat similar difficulty
with the Mexican. He can be charm
ing. but one never knows whether he
is the most northern southerner or the
most southern northerner, and he can
change from one to the other with a
facility that is almost genius.-Phila-
oeiphia Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

DO you see that man going along
with his head in the air, shifting with
his nose?''
Yes. 1 know him"
II suppose he believes In taking 70
the good. pure ozone:"
No. Hes hunting for a motor ga
rage, believe. kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
The FaclIe Mexican.

In the opening paragraph of one of
his best stories Kipling wrote: Let it
be clearly understood that the Russian
is delightful person till he tucks his
shirt in. AS an oriental he is charming
1t is only when he insists on being
treated as the most easrerly of west
ern peoples that he becomes a radical
anomaly, extremely difficult to handle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

Now that a German duel has result
ed fatally. it is probable that they Will
put a ban on the game as they do here
On football when someone happens to
get his head kicked in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

The fact that a Filipino recently
Yielded up an Office to an American
simply because he considered the lat
ter better fitted to NIL Il. will be taken
as further evidence that the islanders
are not yet ready for selfgovernment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

The thirsty of Decatur have found
a new way 10 evade- the local option
law. They tuni-e and establish '-stor-
age housesj where each member is
supposed TO OWL and keep his own
wet goods. If this device resists the
attacks of the, dry forces the plan is to
install refrigeratiIig plants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
July Is in Americas
History.

i656-Quakers began settiemeD
Boston. so-rs
1776-"Mad Anthony" Wayne s.s,,
captured the British post a.
Point. on the HudsC. ,ron
1ss3-charles Haywood Stratton IN IN
Thumbl. famous dwarf. aiea'
1888. IA 70
1907. B. knight. who Is - 'srts
have named the Republican
In 1884. died: born ISL.
All the news all the
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
Completely Surprised.

Colonel" asked the beautiful girl,
"were you ever taken completely by
surprise?"
Yes" replied the grizzled warrior
"Once in a New York hotel asked
for a room with a bath, and the clerk
didn't reply that they hadn't any such
rooms left"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
A MercjfuI Man

do you always tell your wife ev-
erything you hear?"
NO. love her too we'll to tell her
all the old stories am compelled to
listen to at the banquets which I at
tend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

A Bryant, Ia young man who had been
away at; school returned home and
lighted al match to look into the bung-
hole of aIgasoline barrel. Those pick
ing up'the remains doubtless comment
ed anew upon the shortcomings OF our
: modern educational system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

Ballooning, not so long ago consid-
cred the most risky and spectacular
of all sports. now stands in about the
same relation 10 aeroplaning that Gro
Quet does to goH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
He Took IL

There's a man who once took an
insult from me without protest"
How did 1t happen?"
Il had cut on the handle of my UNI
brella the words You're a thief"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

Instead of wasting sympathy upon
the expatriates from this country who
complain that France is taxing them
poor, the majority OF Americans will
hope the Europeans viii soak EN-
AGAIN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15
BY THE }. w. POTTER co.

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. In Rock Island: 50 pc yea- oy NAL
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notified In every
instance where Il ia desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have No
authority IN the premtseS.
All ccmmunIca lions O. arguIentsSiTs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
tral Union. Reck Island i45, 1145 and
2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

consequently the mosquitoes hardly
gave me chance to get wink of
sleep"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, July 13-By a unani-
nous vote, the house committee on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-15

Huerta is going-but don't hold your
breath till he Is gone.
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
REARnnN.LARKIN.

Miss Anna Marie Reardon, daugh-
ter Of MIR. and Mrs. John Reardon
and Francis Larkin, Of Brockton,
Mass, We're married yesterday after
noon in st. Patrick r. c. Church,
by the Rev }. P. Quigley.
As the bridal party entered the
church, the Lohengrln wedding
march was played By Miss Mary r.
Murphy and William Irvine sang 20
Promise Me" The bride wore white
Duchess satin trimmed with princess
lace. She wore tulle veil arranged
cap fashion with orange blossoms
and carried a shower bouquet OF bride
roses and lilies Of the valley. The
brides only attendant was Miss Nell
lie Munden, and she wore a gown of
pink charmeuse and white hat. and
carried pink sweet peas. The groom's
best man was Frank Toomey, OF New
York city.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home OF the BRIDES
parents No. 607 East Eleventh street
and later MIR. and Mrs. Larkin left
On 2 honeymoon trip 10 Washington.
y. q, and New York city. MIR. and
Mrs, Larkin Will live at Brockton.
where he is employed as salesman for
Gordon and Berman. leather dealers.
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

Miss Ethel Wilson, OF Philadelphia,
and Mrs Portla Chesney, of this city.
have been the guests OF their mother,
Mrs. M. r. Wilson, OF Baltimore.
Registering at the Hotel MeAlpin,
New York, from Wilmington during
the past week have been H. p.
Newman, l.. r. Beardslee, Horace III.
Thayer, C. NJ Beadenkopf, II. ID.
Belts. w G. Click, Miss Alice Laffey,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Laifey. f. Nj, lie
Maistre Charles L. Reese, Leon O.
Bryan, r. G. Woodbridge, Jr.. L. l.
Handy Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connell.
Mr.. Samuel Taylor Of No. 1119
Walnut street, Is home from DR..
Holtzman's private hospital No. sos
Broome street and Is recovering after
an operation for tumor on his left
shoulder
Mrs. 5. slee latte and son, Manning
Slice Taite, Of fowanda, Pa, are spend
ing the week end at the Hotel DUPONT,
where they are the guests Of Manager
and Mrs. Ernest S. Taite. Mrs. raite
is q cousin BY marriage Of Mr. raite.
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
L. G. B. A. ANNIVERSARY.

i'he seventeenth anniversary OF the
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association
was celebrated last night in Pythion
Castle. Mrs. & a. hopp. ehairman;
Mrs. n. hilroy, Mrs. A. Cnrkcn. Mrs.
A. Parsons. Miss u. Neaney Miss A.
y. kopp and Miss A. u. Shields com
posed the committee Inc program foI
lows Violin solo, by George Kelly;
vocal solo, by Mrs. jean @. MeGrnn;
address, by the Key. Father Thomas n.
Maldron; solo, By john sullivan, and
bits OF minstrelsy By Mr.. Harkins and
W. Dugan. rho last two numbers OF
the program were the ones which seem
cd To please the audience the most. Mr.
Sullivan, who is noted in this city be
cause Of good solo work in the Pioneer S
mnstrels. sang the old Irish melody
Mother McChree. and the work Of
Messrs Harkins and Dupan' was Of very
high standard, and they kept The large
audience in an uproar with their negro
sayings and doings Dancing followed
the program.
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
RIRTHpAY suRpRfSE pARrY.

Paul Rash was surprised Tuesday
evening when a number Of Ills friends
gave him a surprise party at Ills home,
No. 405 East Third street Mr. Rash
was upstairs and when called down lie
found Che parlor full Of his friends The
evening was spent ia playing games OF
various kinds. Refreshments were
served. Mi. Rash received s6ue useful
presents, among them being S2l from
his parents and pretty pair Of eutl
buttons from the employees of Gilpin.
Van Trump y Montgomery, where Mr..
Rash is employed. Among those pres
ent were, Mr.. aud Mrs William Rash.
Mr.. and Mrs W. II. Adams. Mr. and
Mrs Arthur Iomkins and daughter, ol
Philadelphia, Pa Mrs. Mary G. Rash,
uf HOLLYWOOD, Pa Mrs. kntie Lloyd,
Miss Emma and Christina Mcintosh,
Josephine Rash, Jean Ii. Hillard. Nellie
II. Mckay, Lillian II. Downward, Ruth
NJ. and Mable Hyrons, Emma q,
Mooney, Paul Rash, Le Roy, d. Smith.
j. Harry Sill, Harry N. Conner.
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
SAW POIO MATCu

There was a large gathering OF
Wilmingtonians in New York this
week for the polo and prominent
among those registering at the Hotel
McAlpin We're Mr and Mrs John
O'Connell, Charles L. Reese. Mrs. Il.
{ Beardslee and Mrs. Horace IT.
Thayer.
Among Wilminetonians who enter
tanned at the opening Of the Rose
Garden Restaurant on the McAlpin
roof Monday evening were: r. q.
Woodbridge Jr., f. b. Coy. f. NJ. lie
Maistre and L. 7. Handy. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. p Laffey aud Miss Alice LAT
fey. who are spending a short time
IN New York, also joined the VIII
mington colony on the McAlpin roof
Monday evening, where Evans and
Wynn, who made the MeAlpin grill
so popular during the winter season,
are Just as attractive in the roof res
taurant
Evening journal., 1914-06-18
COAL merchants
COMING next YEAR
Chamber OF Commerce Gets
Pennsylvania Business
Mems Next Convention
MEETING WEEK
TO BE ARRANGED

Announcement was made by Neil b.
Sinclair general secretary Of the Cham
Der of Commerce, yesterday afternoon,
that the Pennsylvania Retail Coal Mer-
chants Association will hold its annual
aonyention in Wilmington in June. 1918.
the exact date TO be fixed later. This
is one OF the most important conven-
tions in the East, and will mean great
boost for this city. The announcement
was made BY Mr.. Sinclair III the form Of
a telegram from Allentown. Pa. where
this years convention is being held. MIR.
Sinclair Is attending the convention at
Allentown, with the Delaware represen-
tatiyes n the association, and they
have worked continuously to secure the
convention for Wilmington
While all the members Of the Della
ware delegation attending the present
convention, including Edward r. Pusey,
Charles III Ten Meeges, Walter d. Bush.
lr., Miller Stradley Henry Snyder, 1.
Elmer Perry, b. X. Smedley and Il. NJ.
Phillips. Of Wilmington: j. .lustis. Of
Newport. and y. L. Richards, Of New
ark, worked hard to land the conven-
tion, Mr. Pusey and Mr.. Bush were es-
pecially active.
Local coal dealers and Chamber of
Commerce officials are especially graft
fed that the convention has been se-
cured, especially ia view OF the fnet that
the association has never before held n
convention outside Of Pennsylvania.
While the membership ii the associa
tion is confined largely to Pennsylvania,
it also embraces retail dealers in south
~.
local dealers nave become members by
invitation The membership is about
1000, and it is expected that during the
three or four days of tile convention
there will be 500 visitors, in addition
to the members. in this city
he Chamber OF Commerce convention
bureau has worked hard TO secure this
convention. together with several
3thers. and how We'll they succeeded Is
shown by the fact that the Allentown
convention voted unanimously to hold
their 1915 convention. which viii be
their eleventh annual conyentin. in
Wilmington.
AZ tine convention the local delegates
distributed hundreds Of blue badges
bearing One slogan. "Note tor Whining
ton'' and solicited every delegate to
vote for This city for the 1918 conyen.
ion General Secretary Sinclair an
lressed the convention and formally in
vitei them to meet here il the name
of the Chamber Of Commerce. AZ part
of Ais campaign Mr Sinclair presented
and road letter. Felu Go,ernor Miller.
Mayor Howell, President Jonn j. sat
terth~ait- u the Chamber of Com
Inerce. ana 4. 4. Doremus president II
the DUPONT 'rrapshootng Club, inviting
the convention 70 assemble ID WiI