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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
ARTIST OR DRUDGE?

1T is not what a man happens 10
do that makes him an artist II Is
his attitude towards his doing. He
may be a painter or a sculptor by
profession-and yet be drudge. An
artist" SAYS the Minneapolis Journal.
lis one vino finds JOY in his work. He
works because he loves his work and
ends in il a means of self-expression-
He sees the beauty all about him, ex-
presses il and adds 10 il whatever he
can Of the beauty within him.
"Au men in their work are artists
or drudges They are drudges if they
find no joy in IT, With the artist the
work is the thing: with the drudge
the money return is the thing.
DIR Henry Kelman of Philadelphia,
recently wrote from his experience
with people of a woman who lived in
a poor alley in a one-stoTy house. But
her surroundings, meager as they
were. showed the artist. Vines and
flowers grew by the door. Within the
house. the castaway furniture given
her by well-to-do people she had
served was arranged in taste, and the
pictures on the wall were not placed
merely to fill space, but had mean
AES lbI AtI- sollt was awe W lAt
artistic values in what little she did
have, and she talked of it with in
terest. The doctor says: The joy
of life was in her face in spite of her
surroundings
Not long after this the doctor visit
ed another house where everything
wealth could buy was to be seen in
profusion. The mistress of the house
had no insight. \ reference to pic
ture brought the reply: oh, don't
know anything about it. My husband
brought it from Europe. II cost a
great sum of money.
Her conversation showed the feel
ing of the worthlessness Of her life
10 her. She was troubled with ennui
She dwelt in boredom
The life of the artist and the life
of the drudge are not matters OF prop
erty. Often the man with the great
est amount of property is the worst
drudge in the place. 1t is matter of
appreciation, of cultivating the appre-
ciative side of nature. To gain the
whole world and lose ones own ap-
'preciatfon of its beauty. of the soul
OF il, is a waste of a life If anyone
finds himself becoming a drudge in
this world of beauty and joy. he should
do some thinking. II is time to be-
gin to consider of the wisdom Of
changing mis- mind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
A CRIME AGAINST CHILDHOOD

old Growers I'm 1896 and the S-year-old
Theodores in 1912 were often a source
Of embarrassment to their fathers.
But such names bring less annoyance
than those which are subject to child
ish wit. \ powerful preacher whose
surname was Poynter once enthralled
the multtudes in southwest Missouri,
and many boys were named in his
honor. How could their playmates
know the peculiar spelling and what
WAS there to prevent them calling the
unfortunate victim by whistliug TO
them? The boy named Poynter could
not spend his time explaining what a
good and wise man his namesake was,
and if he could it would have awaited
him naught. This is an extreme Illus
tration, but there are others almost as
Dad
The Indians follow more sensible
custom. The children are named af-
ter qualities they are found to possess.
The first name may be accidental, but
it is soon superseded by one that is
truly descriptive 1t is too radical n
reform to expect white parents to
adopt But they may be induced to
give harmless or neutral names, which
can not be made targets for puns. Or
the children might he numbered until
they arrive a. an age where it would
be safe for them to name themselves.
Since they are most affected, why
should not this be done as a simple act
of Justice? They must carry the name
for life. This applies only TO boys.
The girls have photographed devices
for altering their names as often as
they wish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Yes. sweetheart, if you demanded
it, would deny them all for you"
Would you renounce all your friends
If I wished it?''
MY love. l would turn my back on
each and all of them for you"
Would you give up smoking for
me?"
''Willingly-gladly, dearest"
Would you let me have three cum
ming doggies. with real lace handker-
chiefs in their cute little pockets, to
act as my bridesmaids
No! BY heaven, l may be crazy,
but there is limit TO my madness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
DIRECT LEGISLATION.

4 Californian writing to a New Eng
[ land paper to enlighten it in the way
direct legislation works in the Pa
cific coast states, makes public some
I interesting facts for public infOrma-
ton.
To the very usual objection that
under the initiative system so many
measures would be proposed that the
voters would not give them intelligent
consideration, the California writer
says:
California will have this year about
fifty measures to decide. The most
important of these measures are now
being discussed in the press and in
public debates and the discussions in
the press and in public debates and
the discussions will increase as the
warm weather subsidies.
About the first of October the sec
rotary OF state will put into the hands
OF the registered voters a booklet of
less than 100 pages with the text of
the bills and arguments for and against
them. This will give a month for a
study of the proposed laws. with no
chance for Jokers,' and will at the
same time leave in the hands of the
act copy of the laws adopted For
merly II was almost impossible to find
what laws had been passed by legis-
lature. and il might happen that the
first knowledge by the public of the
existence of a law would come through
a conviction OF a Iawbreaker; as in
case OF the fining OF a farmer S25 for
shooting a rabbit on his own premises
contrary 10 a law passed at the re-
quest % a sportsmen's club. Natur-
ally. such a law could not get by
under direct legislation.
The California writer declares that
when direct legislation has swpet
away the blunders and crimes OF rep
lawmakers. the necessity
Of so many initiative and referendum
measures will be lacking. Some years
ago he noted that Switzerland, which
has the direct system, passed but Il
laws: the same year about 400 bills
were introduced in the New Jersey
legislature, which passed 300 OF them.
He believes it is safer 10 trust the peo-
pie than representatives who are sub
ject not only TO errors OF Judgment
and favoritism. but also TO corrupt
monetary consideration.
Tho California initiative. referen-
dun and recall system is a counter
part to that which has been IN opera
ton In Oregon for several years. and
which works to charm. This system
was eloquently and graphically des-
cribed by Senator Borne OF Oregon in
a speech in the senate. and subse-
quently in a number OF speeches in
this state. The system IS the EN-
bOdiment Of the democratic doctrine
the people shall rule" The system
takes the power out of the hands OF
bosses" and secret manipulators. and
places II where il Of right belongs. in
the unrestricted hands OF the SOW
=reigH people
II will be interesting to see II work
Jut reforms In the Golden state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

with brain rag. weary and worn.
With a heart that's as heavy lead,
I try to invent some available scheme
For getting a little ahead;
Cash, Cash, Cash!
They want 1t wherever I turn,
And man must forever be under tho
lash,
Unless he has money to burn.
Pay, Pay. Pay.
In cloudy weather and fair.
And pay. pay, pay.
For your meals and whatever you wearl
1t Is oh. for shady spot
On isle in the far South Seas
Where clothes and taiIors are not,
And meals are picked from trees.
Work. Work, Work!
Through spring and summer and fall;
Work Work. Work,
For an income always too small,
Coal and clothing and rent.
Rent and clothing and coal,
We might get ahead II we lived In a
tent.
Or inhabited some dark hole.
Oh. men with outstretched palms.
I find you everywhere!
Oh beggars asking aims.
I've little left to spare.
Cash, Cash, Cash!
They seem to think 1t a crime
If ~ the end of the month have saved
a little old silver dime.
Oh, 10 be free from all
The striving to make a show
Where the great were poor as the
small
am bonded in. slavery. though!
I must work. work. work.
And hurry and worry and fuss.
So our neighbors may not, with the
riches they've got,
Have a chance to look down on us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
More Pessimisnn.

What are YOU worrying about now %
Il hear that we are likely to have
penny postage in this country before
long"
Yes. Why should you be worried
about that?"
Il am making collection of picture
postcards, but if it becomes just as
cheap to send letters l suppose I shall
have to give il up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Aug. Ia IN American
History.

ISO0-Park Benjamin. editor. at one
time associated with Horace Gree
ley. born; died 1864
1S70-Admiral David Glasgow Faii"
gut. Federal naval hero of the cav"
war. died; born 1901.
19OS--MiSs Annie :. Peck OF ffo''
dence. II. L.. assembled Mount HUE s'.o
caran. Peru. calculated at -'OVV
feet
19I3-Rear Admiral Silas Casey Z, -
y. retired. veteran of the ei'n
war, died at Warm Springs. Va
born lSil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
A Word From Tavenner,
The Man on the Job
To the voters Of the Fourteenth Con-
aressional District:

To the voters Of the Fourteenth Con-
eressionaI District:
As your congressman. ] have been
on the job every minute, answering
practically every roll call.
I have endeavored to conscientious
Iy serve my district and my party, 50
that the voters who elected me would
znot have to apologize for having done
SO.
! am now a candidate for renor1ina-
ton, subject to the will of the demo
cratic voters to be expressed At the
primaries on Sept. 9Th, ard will deep
-Iy appreciate it If you will take care
of my interests while I remain here at
my pest of duty and take care Of yours,
(which IL is my duty to do, especially in
view of present existing conditions
throughout the world, which may at
any moment require emergency legis-
Iation for the welfare of our own coun-
try. Under these unusual circun1-
stances, will be especially grateful
for any acts of my friends in my be-
-raIf.
CLYDE n. TAVENNER,
U. S. Capitol,
Washington. D. C..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Partisans on this side should re-
member that the issues OF the war
must be settled on the European con-
finent. not here. Hence quarTels
mong American neighbors will not
materially aid any OF the Conteuders.
Let your sympathies center where they
viii. but give your neigh5Or the right
TO also have a favorite. The best pol
icy for all is 10 follow the advice OF
Woodrow Wilson and keep out OF il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

1T was the English" Casper cried.
who put the French 20 TOUt, but what
they killed each other for. ! could not
well make out Remember the old
poem in the fourth readers2 Well.
conditions have not changed TO any
extent. Thousands OF soldiers battling
i'm Europe at the present time 90 not
know why they are numbering each
other and their ancestors will not
know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
HIas!

Il see the doctor has been calling
pretty frequently at the Dempsters'
during the past day or two What's
the matter?"
Their little boy is very sick He
got in the pantry before the rest of
the family were up the other morning
and ate whole gooseberry pie"
"Oh, victim OF early piety."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
After Talking It over With His Wife

After Talking II Over With His Wife,
Well said the general manager, Il
thought you were going TO quit unless
we granted you a 20 per cent increase
in your salary?"
Yes, l did think of doing so, but
I've decided to arbitrate with you"
oh. On what basis?'
Il thought I'd offer to stay If you
would agree to furnish the ink l need
for my fountain pen"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Eeuinrinu EarIv,

With the following story Margaret's
father supports his opinion that adroit-
ness is cOngenial in women:
One. Saturday Margaret, aged 1. was
in deep disgrace. Four times since
o'clock she had run away to visit Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
THE LIMIT.

You say you
would go through
fire and water for
me?"
Yes, darling"
Would you turn
f r o m all 20 ur
p e ople for my
sake ,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

The following are the latest esti-
mates of population in The recon
structed Balkan states. according to
the Geographical Journal: Turkey in
Europe, 100000; Bulgaria. Asst OO6;
Rumania. 7,5l4,t76; Servia. $4,000;
Albania, 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Why Complain

i sleep on the porch winter end
summer and take cold plunge every
morning and"
Yes. know. You wear Sleeveless
unGerclothes all winter. Wen. as long
as one hasn't anything else to boast
about l suppose there is ~ reason
Why such things shouldn't be nsea for
boastinE PURPOSES"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Grass Baskets.

made from sweet scented grass, after
they have apparently lost it, plunge
them into boiling water, removing
them almost instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Bryan Wise of Crane, Mo. says he
won't get a haircut until William
Jennings Bryan is elected president.
He now wears his hair in ribbons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island; IS - yea oy nal
In advance.
Complaints % deIiV cry service should
be made - the REGULATION department
which should also be notified IN every
instance where IL IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have M
authority il she prenises
All communications o argu7len tsSive
character. political or religious. must
have real namo attached for rIbiica-
lion No such articles will be prin led
ever fictitious signatures.
Telephones Ia all departments. Cen
tral Union. Rock Island 1s5. 1I4s and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Yes. gentle reader. the baseball
leagues are still in action. The scores
are posted daily on the bulletin boards
just as OF yOre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Huerta left Mexico for Europe 20
get rest and quiet from war Which
is another proof that there is no rest
for the wicked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

a Jersey City burglar was betrayed
by the stogie he was smoking while
scing over the premises. This is one
hing louder than a burglar alarm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Joe Foraker OF Ohio will now be in
position feelingly 10 condoIe with Joe
Cannon OF Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Carnegie may preach peace, but he'll
no: refuse TO MI a large order for ar
NOR plate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

ing as cheerful as circumstances will
permit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

II the mothers Of the world were en-
throned in high places peace would be
perpetual and war impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Radium may go up TO a billion dol
lars an ounce il the war continues
long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

Japan appears to be more punctilious
about alliances than Italy is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
A SURE WAY TO
END DANDRUFF
Stop Falling Hair and Itch
ing Sealp-At Once

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruf at once. and
that is to dissolve it, then you destroy
It entirely. To do this, just get about
four ounces of plain, common liquid
arvon from any drug store (this is all
you will need) apply it at night when
retiring: use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub it in gently with the
finger tips.
By morning, most If not all. of your
dandruT viii be gone, and three or
four more applications viii completely
dissolve, and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace Of it, no matter
how much dandruff you may have
You will ind all itching and digging
of the scalp viii stop instantly and
your hair viii be fluffy. lustrous.
glossy, silky and soft. and look and feel
q hundred times better.
If you value your hair, you should
get rid Of dandruh at once, for moth
ing destroys the hair so quickly. It
not only starves the hair and makes IL
fall out, but it makes 1t stringy, strag-
ely, dull, dry, brittle and lifeless, and
everybody notices it.-Advertisement-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
PoDoLar ReLeases the BE

Your father and his father took Pod
ophyllin or May Apple Root in their
day to release the Bile. And it did it
but the doing doubled them up with
pain The gripping was intense-so,
mollycOddIe laXatives came into use and
they failed TO deliver the Bile
PoDoLax is a PodOphvllin formula
with the grippe and nausea taken out
Every child takes il without grimace.
tt costs SOC per bottle and is entitled
to a place in every home. As the rea-
sOning member Of your home, it is
your duty TO investigate these state
ments. Ask for PoDoLax-the man
who offers you something else ques-
tons your dgment.-Advertis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
Is Sickness
a Sin?

Excess in eating, drinking, smoking,
working. even excessive anger, over
loads Nature and is sinful When she
falls behind in her work, the mucous
membr Of the mouth sends you
notice by a coated tongue and Shiny
taste.
The whole mucous lining Of your
body is similarly coated and the bad
taste and coated tongue are warnings
that the Bile, Natures disinfectant
flow s feebly and that the blood is tax
ing IN the toxins or pOisons-
The lIucosa- as 1t is called. must be
cleaned-your blood must be disin-
fected-and a free flow of Natures
own disiufectant, Bile, is the only
--e---f-a ~aTfaF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
STONE DECLARES
FOR TOLL REPEAL
Challenges Arguments FavOrinE TX
emptiOn set Forth by Speaker Clark;
Says No Pressure Being Brought.

Washington. D. C.. May with the
explanation that the Baltimore plat
form merely approved Of congressional
action in asserting the right Of the
United States TO exempt from tolls
American vessels passing through the
Panama canal, but did not sanction the
granting Of subsidies TO American coast
wise vessels. senator Stone in the SEN
ate today said he would vote for the
tolls exemption repeal
Challenging arguments in favor Of
exemption made by speaker Clark,
without mentioning the latter by name.
however, the senator expressed aston
ishment at eminent members Of the
house and senate taking the superficial
view" Of the Baltimore platforms an
nouncement on tolls
Senator Stone declared she action OF
congress in 1912 in passing the eNemp-
ton in the face Of protests from Great
Britain was Americas answer for all
time to its right to do as il pleased
with the canal
NO foreign government is now ask
ing US to repeal this law" asserted
senator Stone, who is chairman of the
foreign relations committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
GREAT BRITAIN TO
JOIN IN EXPOSITION
Previous Decision Not to Exhibit VIII
Likely BE ReeOnsidered by Cabinet;
Expense to Be Kept Down.

London, Eng May 6.-The British
government will reconsider its decision
not to participate in the Panama
Pacific exposition at San Francisco and
it will probably decide that Great
Britain shall officially be represented
at the fair in a distinctively modified
form.
Premier Asquith today received a
deputation from the house of commons,
representing more than half the mem
bership, and promised to submit their
views to the cabinet
The suggestion Of the deputation was
that the British government erect a
special governmental pavilion which
would serve as a rauylnE point for
British subjects from all points OF the
empire. Mr. Asquith intimated this pro-
posal. which would be in the nature Of
a complimentary acceptance Of the in
vitatiOn 10 participate, without commit
ting the government TO much expense,
would commend itself to the cabinet
ministers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
FEGERAL5 DESERT
ACAPULCO WHEN
tARSHIP ARRIVES
Return Later and Celebrate
Alleged Victories Over
United States in Texas.

on board L. 5. s. South Dakota, Aca-
pulco. Mexico. April %, via SAN Diego.
Nay 6.-Delayed in transmission)-
The arrival Of the cruiser South Dakota
late today was signal for the imme-
diate evacuation Of the city by the
Mexican federals- The vessel anchored
in me bav at nightfal and made no
attempt 10 send boats ashore, so the
Mexicaus returned later
Commandante sale OF the federal
garrison issued proclamation elna-
6ating from Mexico City, offering com
plete amnesty 10 all rebels who would
ioin the federals against the United
Celebrate Alleged Victories.
The Huertistas, headed by military
and civil officials, soon aIterward
turned their attention to the celebra-
tion Of several important Mexican vic
tories over the United States along the
northern border, news Of which. II was
pretended had Just reached Acapulco.
villa and Carranza had Joined Huer-
"a. so the story ran, and were march
ing VIGOROUSLY into the United states;
FL PasO and Brownsville, IeNaS. mad
fallen before the invading armies OF
the united Mexican leaders, and the
Americans had lost 600 killed at Vera
cruz. ,,-
These false tales Of Mexican achieve
ments so inflamed the populace that no
shore liberty was granted TO the South
Dakota for fear the sight Of the Ameri-
can uniform in the streets might lead
to disorders and blOOdshed-
Zapatistas Menace City.
It developed that the probable reason
for the return Of the federal troops to
Acapulco after their flight on the South
Dakota's arrival was the menacing
proximity Of a band of Zapata's follow
ers who. il is believed are contemplate
ing an early attack on the city Even
while the Huertistas are celebrating
their imaginary conquest of Texas
cities. they are fOrtifying themselves
against the expected onslaught by their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
WOUNDED WILL BE
BROUGHT TO U. S.

Washington, D. c., May 6-The hos
pltai snip Solace today was ordered to
proceed north at once with the sailors
ana marines wounded at the occupation
OF Neracruz- She will land them either
at New York or Boston. Secretary Dan
lels SAID the navy surgeons feared the
effect Of the climate on their patients
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06
RUNS AMUCK, KILLS
TWO WITH SHOTGUN

HAYDEN. Colo. May Two men
were killed and one wounded today
when James Oldham ran amuck with a
shotgun.
For two years efforts had been made
to have Oldham committed to the state
asylum for the insane on charge that
he was mentally defective. He became
enraged today, seized a shotgun and,
before he was overpowered and ids
armed, Charles and Cliff Fulton had
been killed and Samuel Lighthizer
wounded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-06

precedented precipitation which has
thoroughly soaked the ground, filled
irrigation reservoirs and made raging
rivers out of usually placid streams
Several irriga lion projects have been
damaged heavily by the flood waters
washing out the dams impOunding large
bodies Of water Several stream gauges
in the Canadian and Red rivers have
been swept away. while the railroads
have had tracks Inundated and bridges
destroyed by the raging torrents
So far as known no lives have been
lost and livestock has not suffered 10
any considerable extent