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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

That the present movement for prac-
teal education is stimulated from the
Industrial rather than from the educa-
ton side is a fact both promising
and disquieting. according to Owen
r. Lovejoy, who discusses Vocational
Guidance and Child Labor" in a publ
cation of the United States bureau
of education.
THE employers have a very definite
program" says Mr.. Lovejoy. They
know what they want and are going
after it. Let us not delude ourselves
by thinking they are actuated by phi
lanthropy. 1t is simply good business.
They want a crop OF fresh. young la
Dor furnished them every year that
can make a fewer mistakes and more
profits.
This is extremely gratifying, in one
sense 1t indicates that economic
self-interest is attempting to shake off
the double burden society has long
borne-the burden of using goods
worth much less than they cost be-
cause poorly and inefficiently made,
and of supporting by charity those
paid less than their work is worth
because of their poverty, inefficiency,
made, and of supporting by charity
those paid less than their work is
worth because of their poverty, eneffi-
cheney, and consequent helplessness.
But while employers are awake to
the need of efficiency, industry is not.
Industry still beckons to the ineffi-
cient, the immature, the unprepared.
Society is far from having reach
ed a decision that unskilled labor must
be abolished. The occupations which,
outside of agriculture, absorb the out
put of our schools are barren of any
element to make them of present in
terest to the child or to offer any hope
for the future. A vocational survey
in New York city exhibits in one
group 101 boys between II and 16
years of age with an analysis of the
work they are doing. For only of them
is there any opportunity to advance
or improve; 90 are in dead-end occu-
pations.
Business is now saying that If we
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

man noticing my distress asked if he
could be of service to me, and when
told him what was the matter he went
with me to the other end of the sta
ton, where we found a man slowly
wheeling a truck. On the truck was
my trunk. The gentleman who was
with me spoke French f1uently. don't
know what he said, but he succeeded
in getting the trunk to the train min
ute before it started"
Il, too, met my husband while trav-
cling abroad" said one of the ladies,
slipping her wine.
"Oh, didn't marry that gentleman"
Mrs. Dorrance proceeded. He was 60
ing east and 1 west. 1 thanked him
for the service he had done me and
made a rush for the train that was
just starting All the doors were lock-
ed, and 1 very foolishly stepped on to
the footboard In n few moments the
train was going so fast that I dare
not jump off, and 1 couldn't get into
the compartment. 1 was clinging to
a brass rod intended for persons to
help them into the coach. A gentle
man in the compartment reached out
and tried to drag me inside through
the window.
II was more fieshy then than I am
now. and the effort was a failure. I
shall never forget the disappointed
look on his face when he gave up try
ing to lift me-"
How lovely" remarked a lady.
"Was he dark or light?"
Il was too frightened TO notice."
But you did afterward."
II never saw him again"
oh. Go on"
There are several compartments In
those foreign coaches. A gentleman
got out through a window at the front
end OF the car was on and made his
way toward me. l felt a strong arm
about my waiSt-oh. how relieved /
felt.-and CHANGING upward looked into
one OF the finest, bravest faces i ever
saw I'm a man."
II have heard that Mr.. Torrance is
very handsome" remarked one OF the
ARdiPs. soto voce. 10 another
The gentleman" continued the
speaker, held on TO me, encouraging
me with deep. sonorous voice that
did not indicate the slightest fear or
excitement and somehow, under his
protecting care, felt perfectly safe.
We chung there together tin the train
had passed over about ten miles. when
we reached "a station l got into the
compartment to which I was clinging,
and my preserver returned TO his own
l did not see him again til! the train
reached Dillon, when he handed out
fat woman and five children. disap-
pearing with them in the station. He
was evidently married"
How unfortunate" exclaimed sew
eral ladies at once.
Two romances nipped in the bud"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
The Daily Story
The Man She Marri ed-By F. A. Mitchell.
Copyrighted 1914 by Associated Literary Bureau.

A number OF married ladies' were al,
luncheon. and the hostess proposed
that each give an account OF how IL
came about that she married her bus-
band. In order to set the bali a-roll-
ing, she gave her own experience first
She had met the man she married at
a dinner party. They were sitting
side by side. and he upset a glass Of
red wine over white silk dress she
wore for the first time. At the mo-
ment of the accident she was recount
ing an incident, and simply applying
her napkin to the saturated spot she
went on with her recital as though
nothing had happened. The man, who
realized that he had ruined the dress
and could not with propriety offer to
replace it, was so much pleased with
her consideration for his feelings that
he finally asked her to marry him.
The next narration was that of a
lady who met the man she married at
a horse race. At the luncheon hour
the hamper containing the refresh
ments was brought from the boot OF
the coach In which the party had gone
to the races, and one of the gentlemen
opening a bottle of champagne shut
his eyes when the pop came, and the
cork hit the narrator In the face. The
man was so distressed at what he had
done that to make up for it he mar
ried her.
Come, Mrs. Dorrance," said the
hostess after several such romances
had been recounted, give US your ex-
perience. 1 am quite sure the ladies
will be pleased to hear it"
Mrs. Dorrance, being urged by the
others, finally consented.
II was travelling abroad" she began.
ION my way from Thun to Paris.
Those barbarous people over there re-
fused to check my trunk farther than
Berne. On arrival at Berne I tried to !
find the trunk and failed. A gentle !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
NO sPURNING NOW.

The opposition IN congress claims
that Germany and France have spurn-
ed President Wilson's proposition for
naturalization of the Philippines with
a view to eventual selfgOvernment-
Possibly the president asked too early.
Just at present neither Germany nor
France would be apt to do any spurn-
ing of a favor asked by the United
States. All hands in Europe are in
the position OF Mr.. Briggs little boy
In the cartoon When a Feller Needs
a Friend" says the Bloomington Bull
Iafin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
Brady,M.D.
Wasting Good OiSinfeCtantS.

The first great epidemic of influ-
enza in America was attributed to in
lection borne on the winds. There
were then health authorities who ac-
tually imagined the disease had trav-
eled across the ocean on the winds.
People somehow get the idea that the
disease Iurked in the highways and by
ways, in ash heaps and unswept streets
and altogether overlooked the real
culprit who was travelling about dis
tributing the germs wherever he went.
After a time health authorities saw the
absurdity of the idea of air-born infec-
ton and recognized that the germs
came over from Europe in ships, pack
ed away out of sight in peoples noses
and throats-to get past customs in
sectors.
Influenza, therefore, or grip" as
we sometimes call it when we are
not sure whether it is or isn't, is a
germ disease spread through the
agency of human carriers. That be-
ing so. it matters not the least
whether the street sweepers go on
strike or the ashInen forget to call.
Can't Dislnfect the Patient.
A dish of oisinfectant solution
placed on a shelf or under the bath
tub or in the bedroom is simply
wasted. The wet antiseptic sheet
hung in the sick-room or over the
door of the sickroom is a foolish
waste of energy. The patient is the
source of infection; from the patient
the germs are transferred to other
not through the air, but !
personal contact. You may
kill germs on the floor, on the wood
work, or even in the air-if we had
any good evidence that the germs
were present there at all-but you
can't disinfect the patient without
his life. So why waste |
your disinfectants?
You Can't Fumisate the Carrier.
All, but after convalescence sets. |
In and the patient is ready 10 leave
his room, the non-medical health in
spector comes around, pronounces
danger all over, removes the placard |
and disinfects the room-or makes |
I good pretsnse OF doing so. What's |
he use OF that II the patient still
larbors germs in his nose or throat
1r running ear or gall-bladder? No
Ise at all. Even admitting that the
lite OF fumigation does destroy all
disease germs in a room-which It
Usually does not-you can't fumi-
gate the convalescent carrier.
The problem of controlling the
carrier OF disease germs is still a
'ery serious problem. The problem
II preventing the spread OF disease
rom known cases Is simple. Avoid.
contact with the patient, keep all his
and toilet articles separate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

Underwood tariff is producing an aver
age of S23,000,O00 a month; the Payne
tariff produced an average of s26,75O-.
900, the Wilson tariff S14,000,0OO and
the Mckinley tariff s14,50O,000. OF the
SO, 243, 566,S40 foreign commerce dur
ing the first nine months of the IN
derwood tariff imports aggregated ST.
446, 127, 491. Exports totaled $1,797,-
439,349, being rs per cent less than
the same period of the previous year.
The decrease was chiefly in foodstuffs
due to the shortage in the domestic
supply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

/ from the household supply, and be a
bit extravagant in the use of soap,
water and elbow-grease. These pre-
cautions apply in every case, whether
it be diphtheria, influenza or just a
common cold"
Questions and Answers.
w. n. B. asks: Would a mixture of
iodine and nitro-muriatic acid be a
safe remedy for one to give a friend
with consumption?
Reply
Nc
better than other fresh fruits for the
liver? Living in the country we have
lots of fruit, but lemons are expen-
sive.
Reply.
Any fresh fruit is as good, if not bet
ter than lemons.
G. L. B. S. inquiries: Is adhesive
tape sanitary and healing when ap-
piled to cuts or bruises that are open?
Is it injurious to health to eat lettuce
that is encountered with small green
insects or lice?
Reply.
% There is nothing healing about
it, but it protects the wound from dirt,
and holds separated edges in contact.
CD We wouldn't eat such lettuce.
r. f. C. b. writes: Please tell me
the cause of cramps that come in my
legs at night, also what will cure 1t. l
sent this inquiry ten days ago, but
have as yet seen no answer in the
paper.
Reply.
Before you write again, read the
notice that accompanies each days
Health Talk. 1t says there that will
not diagnose or prescribe as it is i'm
possible to do so by mail. Consult your
family physician.
Mrs. r. inquiries: Does baby three
old have TO wear his wooden
at night?
Reply.
No, particularly not in warm wealth
err. Even in the daytime the band
should be left off from a baby three
months old.
II. n. n. asks: What causes a
single tooth to become loose, al
though apparently sound?
Reply.
Chronic Inflammation of the gums.
tartar accommodating about the root,
and some injury. might be the cause
The dentists advice should ba fol- |
lowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
TALKING IN DOLLARS.

From a wholly sordid, mercenary
standpoint, America might not object to
a war sweeping the continent of Eu-
rope We would feed, cIothe and arm
them and if they fought long enough
get all their money. In any event we
would get back about all that has
been pried away from US by titled
bankrupts marrying our heiresses and
the vastly greater sum that our own
InaIefactors of great wealth have been
scattering about abroad for many
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
THE TARIFF AND SUGAR.

Under the stimulus Of the reduced
tariff, consumption OF sugar in the
states OF the east alone has increased
practically 20 per cent To be exact.
the consumption OF sugar from March
TO June 10 in the territory above
mentioned was $3.50 tons in 1914.
as compared with $4,000 tons in 1913.
Thus the increase IN consumption OF
sugar in those states has been $4,000
tons. This is one OF the results Of
rule. The saving 10 the
consumer by taking the duty of OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
GETTING a Mans Measure,

"I wonder how I can find out wheth-
er he really and truly loves me?"
That's easy. Treat him as you
would treat a dog that you didn't care
for. and If he keeps on wanting to do
things to make you happy 1t will be a
sure sign that he really loves you"
But what if should treat him that
way and he should quit doing things
to make me happy? He might never
be able to take an interest in me
again"
We'll, you'll know then that he Is
brute and wholly unworthy of you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

Not only does Ontario manufacture
almost all the automobiles made in
Canada, but it ranks far ahead of any
other province in the number of mo-
tor cars in use. OF the total of 46 ,6O4
automobiles officially registered in the
Dominion in 1913. residents of Ontario
own 1892, or 81 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
Always Under Suspicion.

Always Under SUSPICION.
] never take a glass OF wine,
I don't indulge IN smoking.
The highball? None OF that in mine
My friends, am not joking.
do not know the taste OF beer,
1 don't indulge in brandy;
! wish TO also make II clear
That I abstain from candy.
But II I ever laugh out loud
Because of what I'm thinking,
Four out OF five men in the crowd
Conclude that I've been drinking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
Tariff Law in Operation.

Washington. Aug. 1.-During the
first nine months of its operation the
Underwood tariff law, according to
the department of commerce figures
announced today, yielded somewhat
less revenue than the Payne law,
slightly more than the Dingley law
and one and a half times as much
as the Mckinley and Wilson laws. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
Too Much of a Risk,

81 have a chance to marry an old
man who has lots of money"
why don't you?"
He hasn't any bad habits. and
comes of a long-lived family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

BY an error in engrossing. a law has
been placed on the statute books of
Tennessee prohibiting owners OF
livestock in Lawrence county from
running at large" The mistake got
by the speaker of the house. the
speaker of the senate and the governor
without detection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

Uncle Joe Cannon in his address
announcing his candidacy for reelec-
ton 10 congress, said that the country
had grown since his first election
from 100000 to 1OO,OOO.OOO. While
not personally assuming all the credit,
he did not deny that the republican
party did it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

sugar is ISL cents per pound, which.
figured on the amount of sugar con-
sumed in the United States last year,
namely, S.SS4.631. $50 pounds, would
be equal to SIS, f4.7OS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

People who have been contending
that We are an imperial power and
have outgrown the early doctrine of
no entangIing foreign alliances, might
have had a heap of explaining to do
had we taken their advice and become
the ally OF some European power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

Cablegrams state that mObs clamOr
for war in European capitals. II is the
unthinking and jingoes who clamor
for blood, but 1t Is the young and
brave that die in battles. That is one
of the best reasons why war is infer
al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
MORE SCHOOLS FOR RUSSIA
Cabinet Decides TO Support Bill for
Universal Education.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The Rus
sian cabinet yesterday decided 10 put
before parliament a bill introducing a
system OF universal education. Edu-
cation I'm Russia is imperfectly devel-
oped. On an average out of every l.
900 Of the population only 211 can read
and write.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

Carransa is not going to inaugurate
his personal administration with
baptism of blood. It is evident that
with Huerta's departure the reign of
terror has ceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

TERMS@Ten cents per week by car
rfer. in Rock Island; IS pc year by mall
In advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notified IN every
instance where Il is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premiseS
All communications OF arEumentaSivs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached fer publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
ever fictitious signatures.
Telephones In all departments. Gen.
trail Union. Rock Island i45. HAS and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
She Was Mlslnferm.a-

Il hear" said Mrs. Oldcasne. that
they are to have hygienic wedding"
Are they?" replied Mrs. Got.-Iotte.
81 s'posed X was to be at high noon"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

The difference between haste and
watchful waiting is the difference be
tween Vienna and Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

If Spain gets into the European war
it will show that its memory is short
or that it can not learn by experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

No one has yet found out what
use Andrew Carnegie is making or
his temple OF peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

The tourist in Yellowstone park is
having a hard time between the land
lords and the irregular highwaymen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
OLD AGE AND ITS CAUSES.

They say old
age Is not caused
by the lapse of
time, but is the
result of a mi
crobe."
In a good
many cases, I'm
afraid, 1t is the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

In New Orleans the popular slogan
: has been changed from swat the
fly" to rap the rat"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

a goodly portion of the European
armies seem to make their living in
America in the piping times of peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

The Blue Danube waltz may be-
come the Red Danube march before
many days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
FOREST FIRE AT JOLIET
Damage of $4,000 to Woodland of Har-
low NJ. Hiqinbotham.

low N. Higinbotham.
Joliet, Ill, Aug. Fire did $4,000
damage to the Forest of Arden, Har-
low y. Higinbotham's so acres of
choice-trees, and for a time endan-
gered campers on the tract. The for
est is a short distance from the city
limits. and volunteers Joined in extin-
gushing the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01
Aug. / in American
History.

lSoi-]onaIhau Edwards, distingusD
ed lee.apLysician. died; born / 80
islS-Aacla Mitchell. astronomer, DOH
In Nantucket. Mass: d1ed 1899
1913 Robert II. lincoln. eldest son y
Abraham Lincoln. born in Sprihs
icld. ii,
1911 Edwin a Abbey, decorative az
iSt and illustrator. died in Lonaos'
born 1852
A merest hint OF war prices ms
cause acute distress TO the lA
who have sold their wheat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-01

result of straining to make the neigh
bors envious."
Evening star., 1914-02-08
POMPEIAN
Ma s age Cream

What do we mean by frictionize? Just
this-the beneficial action on the skin as
Pompeian rubs in and out in its own
peculiar way. This friction, caused by
Pompeian, brings an increased circulation
in the blood vessels and makes your skin
take a new lease on life. \ clear, fresh,
healthy complexion must result.
No ordinary face cream can thus fric-
tonize-rub in and rub out SO completely
as does Pompeian Massage Cream. Hence
no ordinary cream can give such benefi-
cial results.
Evening star., 1914-02-08

Women who use Pompeian don worry
how they look They know. Frictionize
your face with Ponpeian and be happy.
confident and successful in the knowl-
edge Of your good looks. Get trial jar
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-09
THE SERVICfSOVfR
J. /. MOREHEAD
HfLDLAST NIGHT
Body Lay in State Until 6 This
Morning-Interment at Me-
tropohs Ceme'ery.

Funeral services oye- the body Of
Joseph Harry Morehead were held
last night at S:3o o'clock at the
Church of the Redeemer, and
although the weather was very in
clement there We're large number
Of friends of deceased in the church
Ia pay their last respects to the
memory of the departed. The mem
hers of the knights of Pythias. the
Elks and the Odd Fellows lodges
escorted the body from the residence
2202 Walnut street to the church,
The services were conducted by Rev.
FATTY, rector OF the church
The body lay in state at the
church edilice until o'clock this
morning, when the funeral party.
consisting of the relatives. a few in
innate friends and representatives
of the three lodges Of which de-
ceased mad heen a member, took the
Illinois Central train for Padecah.
from which place they go to Ne
tropols, where intermcnt will he
made in the cemetery near there.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-09
FUNERAL OF MRS. ADELINE
CHRISTIAN TAKES PLACE
VILLA RIDGE CEMETERY

The funeral of Mrs. Adeline Il
Christman of st. Louis, formerly Q
we'll known resident of this city
who died at st. Louis. Tuesday. was
hello yesterday afternoon. The
funeral party arrived at villa Ridge
at | O'Clock In the afternoon and
Cairo friends of deceased and her
family went 10 Vinr RIDGE in auto
mobiles TO attend the services, which
were conducted at the grave by J.
w Cummings. pastor of the First
Methodist church of this city. After
the interment the funeral party re-
tu.ned to Cairo. The relatives who
accompanied til, body from 81.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-09
NEXIC4NS FIRE
ON NACO, AR|z.
THROUGH MISTAKE:

Naco. Ariz.. Get. S,.-The siege Of
Naco, Sonora, where Gen. ITill is in
trenched with his Carranza troops.
with Gov Maytorena, the VII,
partisan, has for six days amounted
tc practical bombardment Of the
American town.
In addition to the patter of rife
fire and tho stream Of machine gun
bullets directed hither and showing
IGOR craftsmanship on both sides
Colonel Guilfoyle Ninth United
States Cavalry, states that at one
time his troops evidently were mis-
taken for those of the enemy by
both of the fighting factions. Bar
ricades have been thrown up by the
American troops and everything
lone for the protection of the boun-
dairy. A string OF American flags
marks the International line.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-09
GRADUATION
EXERCISES
HELD TONIGHT
At Browns Business College-Wil
liam Matker Lewis Delivers
the Address.

The graduation exercises Of the
Browns Business College viii be
held at the college building on
Eighth street tonight ut o'clock.
William Mather Lewis, lecturer
OF national reputation. will deliver
the address of the evening, subject
THE Meaning of the War" Music
will be furnished b. the quartette
of the First NJ. f. church Ses eral
other interesting numbers are on
the program and those who miss
these exercises will miss a rare
treat.
Miss Mabel Head. one of the
worlds champion stereotype oper-
@tors, viii ~ the college tonight
and will give an exhibition of
speed on the latest machine Of the
kind
There will be no admission
charges and tie public and friends
Of the school are cordially Invited.