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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
CaDitaI Comment
BY CLYDE II. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

dent Wilson dealt with Huerta, ana
he kept the United States out of war,
saving untold bloodshed and misery
and millions of dollars.
One great blessing sure to come out
OF the Mexican revolution will be
modern free public school system for
the Mexican poems. The rich iand-
owners of Mexico who have controlled
previous Mexican governments nave
kept these poems in ignorance pur-
posely. They know that with educa-
ton comes determination TO secure
better things and greater liberty, and
the power to attain them. too. Today
it is practically impossible for the
Mexican labor class to get any educa-
ton at all.
The constitutionalists, confident of
their ultimate success, several months
ago appointed a commission to study
the free school systems of the United
States This commission will soon be
ready 10 report The program en-
braces a state system of schools-pri-
mary schools, high schools, technical
training schools, and colleges. Now
contrast this prospect with the desc
lation that would have resulted had
we gone into Mexico and reduced that
country to ruins
The people of the United States are
now all anxious that this nation keep
out of any ENHANCEMENT that might
involve us in the European war. Pres
ident Wilson can be trusted in this
crisis. He will never permit us to be
drawn into the awful conflict across
the Atlantic. 1t is only right, how
ever, that the people should give him
a house and, senate of his own politi-
cal faith. Some of the more partisan
of. the opposition party are advising
the people to elect to congress men of
different political faith that the
president, in order to throw a monkey
wrench into the machinery so that he
can not turn a wheel. If there ever
was a time WREN the president should
not be harassed by a congress of a
different party than his own, ii Is now.
To throw a monkey wrench in the
machinery so the president can not
turn a wheel might be the means of
involving this nation in the great
worldwide war. The advice of Pres
ident Lincoln mot to trade horses in
the middle of a stream" is obviously
very applicable at the present mo-
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
sHERMAN's EXPLANATION.

Senator L. Y. Sherman is quoted as
having said in a speech in another
city during the present campaign:
Il did vote for the Allen bill. The
vote was cast as a first term member
OF the house OF representatives l
was then only one inconspicuous per-
son OF the 153 individual members.
was without power. without influence.
Two years later as speaker of the
house ] gave ell the power and infiu-
ence OF my then Official position TO
its repeal"
It may be true that the senator act
ed IN all innocence. but It is also true
that the supporters of the bill had no
idea at the time they voted for it that
there would be so much OF a fuss stir
red up over It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
THE SULLIVAN RALLY.

Tomorrow the people of Rock Island
will have an opportunity TO see and
hear Roger c. Sullivan. democratic
nominee for United States senator.
Mr.. Sullivan is a strong man and one
OF pleasing personality. a combination
which makes him without doubt the
biggest drawing card in the campaign
in this state. Rock Island voters have
long desired to hear and see him and
this Is perhaps the only chance they
will have 20 do so during this cam
paign-
Accompanying Mr.. Sullivan on his
present tour is Z. A Perry of Spring
field, who has won high standing
among members Of the party in the
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Why One Treaty Was Torn Up.

Many wars have famed up from
slight causes. One recalls the quarrel
'twixt that Venetian ambassador and
that Turkish grand vizier of the past.
The ratification OF a treaty was in
question. and the Turk asked the
Venetian TO swear in Moslem fashion
upon his beard and the beard of the
prophet. The ambassador would not.
''Venetians wear no boards" he re-
marked Neither do monkeys" re-
Piled the Turk. and straightway the
treaty was torn up and war declared.
And that Interchange OF compliments
circling round the bear cost l50, 900
lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Sema for several years. The doctors
pronounce it psoriasis. Each day /
get sick at the stomach, water runs
| from my mouth, the urine is malodor-
Gus, small of back hurts at times. l
am bilious, though I've taken lots of
purgatives, but all purgatives weaken
me. VIII you give me your advice?
Reply.
Eczema and psoriasis are as differ
ent as hay fever and hives. If the trou-
BILE is psoriasis, l would suggest an alb
solutely vegetarian diet, milk alone ex-
cepted-that is, drink all the milk you
like. You should find relief in this for
the disturbance. Your occupation is
not hard physical lobor, therefore it
would not be difficult for you to give
up meat. If you try it, write to the
Secretary of Agriculture, Washington,
ID. {. and request free copies of Far
mers' Bulletins Nos. 249, SO, 332, 121,
377, 293, 1853, 142. These will aid you
in determining the food value of vari-
Gus vegetarian foodstuffs and milk.
c. l.. j. asks: Is it not the failure
of many attempts TO cure partial deaf
ness caused by catarrhal Inflammation
OF the eustachian tubes, due to the diff
hculty of reaching the tubes, directly
with the medication or other treat
ment? Does electricity, in the hands
of skilled specialist reach the trou-
BILE? How are head noises produced?
Reply.
If the trouble is in the eustachian
tubes it is obvious that local treat
ment must at least indirectly influence
the tubes. However, practically all ca
tarrahl deafness is secondary to I'M
relieved nasal catarrh. Electricity is
sometimes great help. 1t does reach
the seat of disease. ! cannot explain
the theory of the production of head
noises, for they are often complained
or by patients who have no ear or nose
or throat trouble.
F. b. inquiries: Is there any danger
in the use of autikamnia for head
ache?
Reply
As great danger as there would be
in the use of any other heart depress-
ing coal-tar derivative.
MIS- r I. IL writes: My little girl
Is a sufferer from hay fever. particu-
larly in September. but more or less
at all seasons of the year Is there
any cure for It?
Reply.
Maybe II isn't hay fever at all. Have
you had her nose and throat examined
by an expert? There viii be a talk
upon hay fever IN this column shortly
right after the first frost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

cess OF us pTeSl-
dent. Woodrow VIII
son. in keeping
this nation from
going TO war with
Mexico. II is well
to consider, too.
the possibility that
had we become
embroiled in arms
with our sister re-
public to the south
we might now pos
sibly be engaged
IN the great WAT
that is today shak-
ing the W h o / e
world.
The terrible Eu-
ropean war is re-
vealing only too
Vividly what this
country escaped
in avoiding a war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

In standing for roads which start
somewhere, go somewhere and end
somewhere" the Northwestern Road
congress, which meets at Milwaukee
during the last week OF this month,
has sprung a slogan which will come
as near getting results in the highway
line as anything outside Of hard cash
and labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

II years. He obtained his full release
through the Intervention of the Quak
ers. and his name is included in the
general pardon passed by the king in
council in behalf of the prisoners oil
that persuasion bearing date of Sept.
13, 1872. Bunyan will perhaps always
hold rank as one of the first among
religious writers in the English Ian
suage-Case and Comment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

The English will have to get along
without glass eyes for the time being,
because Germany was depended upon
for supplies. However. the handicap
probably will not be serious, because
glass eyes never were Of much assist
ance in sighting along a gun barrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
RunXan and His Book.

The imperishable allegory on which
Bunyan's claim to immortality chiefly
rests, the Pilgrims Progress" was
at least planned in jail, and probably
the. first part was written there. His
Grace Astounding" Holy City
Resurrection of the Dead" with 9th
er treatises and tracts, were also com.
posed in the den where he languished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

The republicans claim that the coun-
try's shortage OF revenue has been
caused solely by a democratic low
tariff. II we had been depending upon
a republican high tariff where would
the cutting of Of imports have left us?
II is perfectly obvious 70 everybody
but a standpat protectionist that the
higher the duties the larger the deficit
would be under present circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Yet We Hear Mere Man Say Woman
Does Not Understand Politics.

Our hat is off to Miss Lou Harris.
queen of press agents. Here is her
record at Canton, I'LL, at the meeting
of the western section of the Illinois
Teachers association: One of chief
program speakers; elected secretary
of section; suffered attack of ptomaine
poisoning (from which she had recov-
cred when she reached her home in
this city,. Members of the sterner
sex seeking public office will please
take notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

II Colorado were just a little closer
10 Europe no doubt the press agents
OF that state would try to make It ap-
pear that the bowlder which fell on
a train at Grand Junction was a spent
shell from one Of those big guns across
the Atlantic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Az designated BY the state sup

As designated by the state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, the first
Friday IN November Is called Corn
day in the rural schools OF the state.
Il IS very generally observed in all
tie counties. Many county superin-
tendents have modified the plan by
having the programs occur in different
townships on different Fridays Of Oc-
tober, November and December
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Perhaps it would be a very good
thing for George H. Richmond If he
were elected sheriff, but, If We are to
give any credence to the campaign
arguments advanced in his behalf by
the republican managers, it would be
nothing short of a catastrophe for the
county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

1t may be that the Boston team has
been running away from the Athletics
nv the sheer momentum it attained
in the closing weeks OF the Natiohal
league race. but the stories OF the games
would indicate that it has been
also playing better baseball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

POLICE Involved in Crime IN
quiry Face Grand Jury" says Chi
cago newspaper heading. The police
ring of Chicago has faced tougher
propositions than a grand jury and
has not been seriously crippled yet.
When the atmosphere grows too warm
the boys simply get together and Sc
lect one of their number to be the
Angora. That satisfies the public and
the game goes merrily on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS-Teu cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; 50 per year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints of delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It IS desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for Pubiica-
tion, No such articles VIII be printed
over Fictitious signatures
; Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island las. has and
2145-a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

L the republicans will arrange their
speaking programs so as to avoid con
hicts with the movies. perhaps they
will be more successful in getting out
crowds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
At the Baby Show.
CKewanee Star-Courier.

IheWanee Star-COurler,
Great is the praise and comment
heard today with reference to the
grandchildren parade and baby show
held yesterday. Not in a long time
have so many children of Kewanee
acquitted themselves with such great
credit as on this occasion.
The committee in charge was given
excellent aid throughout the baby
show at trying and perplexing mo-
ments for the ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

JOHN McCutcheon persists in get
ting so close to fighting activities in
Europe that his admirers hereabout
are worried lest he get shot in the
cartoon hand. Europe will survive the
war. but there is only one McCutch-
con.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Tuesday. October IS, 1914.

Perhaps someone besides Connie
Mack will hereafter be able 20 break
into the magazine columns 10 discuss
baseball
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
THE DEATH OF HARRY
WOODS.

lbe convinced that the suicide of Harry
, Woods. secretary Of state. was the re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

WE read where a German officer saw
ed his life by posing as a Briton. He's
likely to draw something besides an
iron cross for that stunt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Especial Correspondence of The Arguso
Washington. Oct. 1.-THE country
Is to he congratulated upon the sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

A QUARREL over cigaret has re-
suited in two deaths in an Illinois
town. Great campaign material for
Lucy Page CASTOR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

THE only way a candidate can get
his name in the big headlines of the
metropolitan newspapers these days is
to be denounced by somebody. Telling
of his virtues does not appear to inter
est the average reader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Also a Grammar Scoop.
(Sterling Gazette.)

The greatest news beat in the his
tory of Sterling newspapers was scored
Friday afternoon by the Sterling Ev
ening Gazette when it published the
story of Judge Petit of Chicago grant
ing a writ of habeas corpus for the
Byers girls, and that the girls should
be given hearing in Chicago on Mon
day. The publishing of this great ex-
elusive news story caused a great SEN
sation and this paper has received
scores of compliments on the great ac-
complishment. The story also carried
with it the defense of the girls, and
the confession that Mrs. Hutton fired
all four shots. The story was in type
in the Gazette Office before l o'clock
in the afternoon. Every day the Ga
zette prints scores of news items that
does not appear in any other paper,
but the Byers story Friday was the
browning effort in giving people the
news.
IF Hank Gowdy expects to keep in
favor with editors of afternoon news
papers, he will have to get his batting
eye earlier in the game. If you got
your paper late last evening, don't
blame the editors. Gowdy was the boy
who stuck the sheet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

SENATOR Sherman talked in our
city last night. He talked until 1O:45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

1T has been suggested that the B.
NJ. log cabin in Market square thst
r. Robins did not speak from be re-
moved before it is frost bitten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Distinguished Guess
(From Wabash Plain Dealer.)

Mrs. Mamie Russell, 80 Noble
street, has as her guest for the week
end, her sister, Mrs. Emma ]. Cald-
we'll of Chicago, who is the district
grand noble governor of the states of
Illinois and Wisconsin in The House
hold of Ruth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Prince Poniatowski of Poland
married Miss Elizabeth Spei1
Stockholm, Cal. has been taken W
into the French army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

SALOONKEEPER in Chicago has
been arrested for offering a SO bride
to lieutenant of police. He ought
to be given six months. He won't
be so cheap the next time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Folks haven't any immediate use
for you If they don't take the trouble
TO fiatter you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Oct. Is in Americas
History.

1Sl2-Battie OF queenstown. ont
pulse of an American force
had crossed the Niagara rive ~.
driven out the British undet
eral Brock. Brock was kiiieu
IS64-Maryiand voted 10 Abolish
cry at once. ,,ug
IS90-JuStice Samuel Freeman ...a
of the United States supreme ~
died; born 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

A so cent article marked down to 40.
that may be worth 40. is some folks
idea of a bargain. j. NJ. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
In Montana.

(Helena, Mont. independently
During the beautiful Episcopal cere-
mony, soft strains of music was play
ed by the orchestra and Immediately
following the ceremony the orchestra
played This Is the Life"
THERE ought to be real competition
in the game of love-making in the
Falkland islands. There are five men
to every two women there.
THERE is. you might say. a point
or two to this discovery: Annually
there are used 1,765. 450,6S1 pins in
pinning up the new hand-me-down
shirts for men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Hen Hicks Says

Wimmen who want their own wa
can't understand why their hubble
don't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Maybe 1t isn't hay fever at ALL Have
you had her nose and throat examined
by an expert? There viii be a talk
upon hay fever IN this column shortly
right after the first frost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

Mrs: F. C. r. writes: My little girl
is a sufferer from hay fever. particu
larly in September. but more or less
at all seasons of the year. Is there
any cure for It?
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06
BROOKS REPORTS
 NEW ROUTE

The annual report of Alfred H. Brooks of the United States Geolog- ical Survey, in commenting on the transportation conditions in Alaska has the following report of the Pass age Bay route: Some excitement was caused by the discovery of a feasible railway route from Portage or Passage Bay, on the west side of Pince William Sound to Turnagain Arm. Here route was found which, by use of tunnel about two miles in length, will avoid the glaciers and yield low grades for both in and outbound traffic. The distance from tidewater on Prince William Sound to tidewater on Turnagain Arm is about 12 miles, and the proposed line will join the Alaska Northern Railroad at about Mile 63. Official information re- garding the availability of Portage Bay as a terminal is still lacking, but private advices are favorable. By use of this route the distance from tidewater to the Matanuska coal field is reduced to about 136 miles, with only one adverse grade and that low one. The information at hand indicates that this route is certainly worthy of careful con- sideration.
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06
GO TO NELCH|NA
 VIA CH|T|NA

w. T. Baxter, A. E. Warner and H. Warner, of Seattle, are registered at the Windsor, en route to Nell china. Before leaving Seattle they billed their animals and outfits to Valdez. When they arrived in Cor dova they met several persons from the interior who informed them that the road was in fine condition to Tazlina where the trail to Nelchina leaves the government road.
 The members of the party are anxious to reach the diggings as early as possible and decided that they could make time by going via Chitina and would at the same time save more than 130 miles of hard mushing. They hustled around and had their outfits unloaded from the Alameda and will leave for Chitina on the train tomorrow morning.
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06
KILLED AS
 RESULT OF DRINKING

Ernest Lamm, who was shot in the legs in a row at the Point Ellis cannery recently, died from his wounds in the hospital at Wrangell. The shooting followed a spree in which five or six men indulged. Swanson, who was shot at the same time has fully recovered. Swanson was endeavoring to pre- vent Lamm from shooting o. H. Kelly when Lamm kicked gun in Kelly's hand and caused it to dis charge, the shot taking effect in the legs of both men. The case is being investigated by the officials at Juneau.
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, Jan. 8. President Wilson has received in- formation that John Lind, his con fidential agent to Mexico, has ar rived on the cruiser Chester off Ship Island. It is not known when he will come ashore as there are dozens of correspondents who have been sent here by their papers to secure interviews. President Wilson has promised to issue a statement to the reporters if the news which MT. Lind brings is of sufficient importance.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan.. B. Secretary Garrison has instructed General Bliss, commanding the United States troops along the Texas border to permit Mexican refugees to cross the border into Texas from Ojinaga if such action is necessary to save their lives.
 
 days ago that the troops were turn ing back refugees who were seeking safety across the border, thousands of letters and messages have been received by the department protest ing against the inhumanity of turn ing defenseless men back to be slaughtered in cold blood by the waiting enemy. The rebels are ask ing nor giving quarter and no pris- oners are taken.
 PRESIDIO, Texas, Jan. 3.-More than 2,000 refugee Mexican federal soldiers crossed the river this after noon into Texas to escape from the rebels at Ojinaga. They were pur- sued by the rebels to the river Fighting still continues at Ojinaga but the refugees state it is hopeless for the federals to hold the garrison longer. Refugees say the dead and wounded will number thousands as the Ojinaga battle is the worst in the history of the war.
 JUAREZ, Jan. 3.-General Villa, the commander of the Mexican rebel forces, has arrived here and is estab- fishing state bank to handle con- stitutionalist money. The money of the Huerta government will not be recognized as legal tender.
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06

With the assistance and encoul- agement of the government officials the natives ln many parts of Alaska are beginning to realize the advan- tages of cooperative stores which save them from the tolls of unscrup- ulous traders. They are also taking advantage of the parcel post to send their furs outside where they are finding market far in advance of the prices offered by the local trad CTS in their districts.
 At Hydaburg, in Southeastern Alaska, where the United States school teacher has general oversight of the cooperative stores the natives were able, after 12 months
 business, to declare cash divi- dend of 50 per cent and still have funds available for the erection of larger store building. The Klawock Commercial Company, also under native management, was able after nine months of existence, to erect new store building from it's surplus. At Klukwan also the natives have organized cooper ative store.
 Fostered by the United States bureau of education, the natives of Cape Prince of Wales, have con- ducted such store for some years and have been able to secure sup plies at reasonable prices and get good returns for their furs.
 At Atka, out on a distant Aleu- tian island the natives were prac- tically working for the benefit of
The Chitina leader., 1914-01-06
GUNBOAT SMITH
 DEFEATS PELKY

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-Gun- boat Smith knocked out Arthur Pelky in the 18th round before a club here on New Years eve. The sailor had the best of the contest from the tap of the gong. The bet ting was about even before the fight began but odds of three to one were offered on Smith at the end of the fifth round.