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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
CChicago Tribune.)


Perhaps the people of no nation love
their flag more devoutly than do Amer
leans love "Old Glory" The stars and
stripes floating in the breeze, never
fails to awaken a thrill in an Ameri-
cans heart, and nothing so arouses
his patriotism as the report that the
colors he has been taught from in
fancy to revere has been trampled up
on by foreign nation.
But il must be admitted that the
American people fail to give enough
attention at times to the flying of our
flag. For instance. on the day that the
United States captured the port of Vera
Cruz only Is flags could be seen from
the roof of the Tribune building when
count was taken, and this included
The Tribune's" flag and :hree on pub
lie buildings.
There were a good many more
American flags in Vera Cruz that day,
and under them men of our army and
navy were dying" said THE Tribune"
in an editorial. Whether that is war
or not, the flag is on the firing line
with brave men, our men, round it. The
flag should be flying here at home, in
recognition of that fact and in honor
of the men who are stalking their lives
for the honor of the flag. Every roof
should fly the colors, and windows
should display it. This is not jingo-
ism. Whatever our theories of Next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

tude toward other folks. Neither
would feel anything but contempt for
an undertaken who would wreck
train in order to make business for
himself: and the chances are that they
would both be touched deeply at the
sight OF a neighbor boy with a bullet
hole through hts body.
The trouble is that these men take
a long distance view OF ethics. IL
they could think for a while of war as
bringing death and sorrow to their
own homes. or sending bullets through
their own bodies. they would hardly
consider war for the sake OF "busi-
ness as a desirable thing. We don't
really mean a good many things we
say. because we so seldom get down
to the bottom of things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
The Daily Story
Her Return-By Willard Blake man.
Copyrighted. 1914. by Associated Literary Bureau.

May Penrose when she was married
had been somewhat spoiled by the
number OF her suitors. each one of
whom was ready to promise that be
would kotow to her through life II
she would be his wife. For that rea-
son none Of her intimate friends could
understand why she finally married
man twenty years her senior and who.
so far as could be learned, promised
nothing except what was included in
the marriage service.
Some said that her mother made the
match between May and Herbert Fen
wick, realizing that her daughter was
hayward and would need cool head
and a strong will to keep the connubial
peace. But there Is no doubt that May
was perfectly satisfied to marry Mr..
Fenwick, and it is quite probable that
she had become trifie tired Of having
her own way with the other suitors.
Mays mother. having a quiet way
with her and an abundance OF common
sense, had always exercised a healthy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
THoUGHTLEss, NOT VICIOUS

We overheard, reports the Peoria
Journal, a respected business man
a church man-say the other day: Il
hope the United States doesn't
back down without doing some real
lighting in Mexico. war would help
our business Tremendously" The man
he was talking TO replied that he
thought war would help all business
and that IL would be a good thing for
the country.
The point is not that these two men
showed gross ignorance OF the econ
omic side OF warrior war is always
waste and fits reaction is certain-but
that thousands OF Mexican and Amer
icsn boys and men might be killed and
manned for the sake OF helping bust
ness"
Both were average men," kind |
enough in their everyday relations.
and certainly not brutal in their atti- /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Poor Kind Of Snort

L can't understand" she said afeHf
she had witnessed the opening game,
why people think baseball Is in
teresting."
That" he replied, lis because you
don't understand the fine points of
the game
But how can there be any fun In
watching game where nobody has
to be carried out all covered with
blood and where there is no danger
that the place will be pulled by the
police?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
TQX@l-iSOnne

I'd like to be among
the few
Who. needing rest.
may be at ease;
I mean those lucky
people who
May turn from
duty when they
please
The ones who. feel
ing WEAKNESS,
May knock on
early for the day
And have no fear
that pitiless
Taskmasters will
reduce their pay.
Ia like to have the
right to let
Some other who
was under me
Remain at work to
stew and fret
While I went Nv
inc careIaSSiv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
censu. Reoort. TAX. Time.

Each United States census report rep
resents compilation of statistics for
the entire country, and much time is
required to make an actual canvass
and to publish the results. For exam
pie. In the census of manufacturers
uniform reports must be secured from
more than 100000 establishments and
I'm the census of agriculture from more
than 100000 farms. In collecting sta-
tistics from manufacturers, farmers.
electric light and power plants. electric
railways and other interests It Is neces-
sary TO allow a sufficient time TO tili
out the schedule so as not TO interfere
with the conduct OF private business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

viding for the ex'
tension of the free
delivery mail serv'
ice to all towns in
the United States
with n population
exceeding 1000
which are not en-
titled under exist
ing laws to such
delivery. The bill
carries with il an
appropriation of
s10,000.0O0, TO be-
come Immediately
available on the
passage of the act.
Mr.. Bailey takes
the ground that the
present postal SER
vice is anomalous,
in that while rest
dents of the cities
and of the rural
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Railroad experts say it will take $685.
100000 to put the Rock Island road on
its feet and bring its rolling stock and
properties up to standard condition.
Here in the city from which the great
rail system got its name we had no
idea the case was SO bad as that, but
We can hardly do less than hope for
the miracle OF the return of that $685.
100000 from the places to which 1t
was diverted by the fnanciers who
have engineered the company's af-
fairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Bed Time Tales
The Apple Baby
By Clara Ingram Judson.

a nee upon a time there was :
6E big apple orchard with row!
and rows of apple trees in il
When the warm spring came with
the rains and sunshine the trees
were covered with blooms so that
they looked like big masses of snow
colored pink by the setting sun.
After a while some hard winds
came and played around the trees.
for they had TO hold on so very
tigh, TO keep from falling off.
Dear me-" exclaimed one bios
sorl- after an extra hard breeze had
shaken the tree from top to root, Il
can hardly hold on any longer, what
ever shall we dor"
I'm sure / don't know" ex-
claimed the next blossom. Il don't
believe you can do anything but to
hold oiI as tight as you can"
SO al day and all night the pet
ais held on tightly and the old winds
romped and shook the tree with all
their might.
When the morning sunshine came,
the winds stopped playing and took
q nap.
AS soon as the blossoms were
sure the winds were sound asleep
they let go their hard hold and held
a meeting TO decide what to do
about il.
While they were talking about
how TO hold on, tiny new voice
piped out from the very heart of
blossom. 81 wish you wouldn't all
hold on so tight. you choke my
neck"
Dear me, who are you anyway"
exclaimed the petals as they looked
around TO see who could be talking,
we can't see where you are"
You are looking too far away"
replied the tiny voice. I'm the new
baby apple and I'm tucked right
down between you"
So the petals looked carefully and.
sure enough-right down between
them was a tiny. tiny green apple.
not much bigger than pin head
You're so little we didn't know
Tomorrow The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Through the activity Of State Repre-
sentative John Devine OF the Thirty
fifth senatorial district 100000 wall
eyed pike, propagated at the state
fish hatchery at Havana, Ill, have just
been placed in Rock river. 100000 each
at Sterling, Dixon, Pecatonica and
Rockford II there we're a good live
fishing club here somebody might
have been interested in getting part of
these for this part OF Rock river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
UNDIS MAYED.

"a n d W h a t."
asked the anxious
girl, did father
say?"
He denied my
petition. replied
the b a n d 8 o m g
y u n g attorney,
Tint neyar mind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
A Fish Story.

In a school for colored children the
pupils were asked to construct n sen.
tence containing the word "nmphib-
ious." Quick rs dash one boy gave
the following:
Most ish stories am fibions."-De-
troit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

ia like to hold an office which
Might be left to another's care.
While I sought pleasure with the rich
Or sat at biissful ease somewhere.
But have noticed that the men
Who have the privilege 1 hack.
Who may depart. not caring when
Their interests shall call them back
I've noticed that those who possess
This privilege. which seems sublime.
Are overcome with WEAKNESS
About three-quarters of the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island: 50 pc year by mail
In advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified IN every
Instance where - IS desired 20 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 puolica-
tion- No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 145. 114s and
2I4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
What He Mioht SAY,

What" cried the speaker, who had
worked himself up to a fine frenzy.
what. gentlemen, I ask you, would
Thomas Jefferson say If he could drop
in here today? What would the ia
Their Of Democracy say If he was here
at this moment to"
81 think" yelled a little man who
sat in the rear end of the hall, The
would say you ought to get acquaint-
ed with the subjunctive mood"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Even our most earnest reformers
will doubtless consider China's latest
edict against opium smoking a trife
severe. II the smoker is under 40 he
is shot. II over that age he is con-
demned to penal servitude. In either
case the object of the law is attained.
at least so far as the individual is con-
cerned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Common sense vas displayed in the
report OF the special committee OF the
United Mine Workers against gen
eral strike on account OF the Colorado
trouble. Invariably the striker is the
heaviest loser in a strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

"I'll tell you a plan" said one
venturesome . petal, I've always
wanted to explore the end of the
orchard. The next time the wind
comes around let's hop on his back
and fly away and see the world"
"All right. we will" cried the pet
ais, and they all made ready.
Just then the wind awoke and
rushed up 10 the tree 10 shake il.
But the petals were ready. They
all let go and sailed on the wind
like a big cloud-over the orchard
and fields.
And the tiny green apple. left all
alone, heaved big sigh and started
growing.
Woman in the Noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
May IL In American
History.

1850 SurrvAu,.s vl CaarleStoh' > ="
by General Benjamin Lincoln :"
the British.
ISe4-Rattle in the "Bloody Angle AZ
Spottsylvania. General HaneosA
Second corps carried the outer inv
of Confederate works. Federal ioss'
1900 killed and wounded; Conieo-
crate about 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

THAT poet has a wonderful magma
ton. hasn't he?"
Il should say he had. I'll bet he
could develop a case OF hay fever by
merely looking at q painted stalk of
ragweed In q painted field"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Her Grief,

What's the matter, darling? You
look rs II some great sorrow had come
to you
Mrs. Watterson came over to see
the baby this morning and she in
sisted that he looked the very image
of you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

News that the surgeons among the
wild Bedouins OF the Algerian hinter
land have become so skiilful that they
readily undertake such delicate oper'
atoms as trepanning is not likely TO
start a boom for that country as
health resort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Now there will be sure enough war
with Mexico. Richard Harding Davis
has been in Jail in Mexico City, taken
prisoner by Mexican federals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

you were there at ALL" said one
petal. Why don't you hurry up
and grow?"
I'm trying to-" responded the lit
tie apple, sturdily, but when the
wind blows and you all hold so tight
to me / can't grow at all"
Eve never thought of that What
shall we do about it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
He CoIJdn't AeIn IL

II have to laugh every time 1 SEQ
that man
He can't help his looks
81 know; but his wife thinks every
other woman is trying to lure him
away from her."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
CANDID OPINION.

If the average man thought as much
Of his reputation as the average won-
an thinks of her complexion, rascality
would soon go out OF fashion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness. and some are PACED
in New York hotels. observes the Chi
cago Record-Herald-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

The caolegrams say that ex-King
ManueIs wife is again threatening to
leave him. Another chance for Gaby' S
press agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

The Chicago newspapers have again
discovered that gunner are abroad in
their city, unmolested by the police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
A Tribute.

I know a lovely chaperon
For whom my love grows day by day:
She has soft and winning tone,
And always looks the other way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

A normal waistline is promised in
the fall styles for women. We are
glad that something is TO be normal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

sweetheart. I shall at once appeal on
writ Of error, and carry the case up
to your mother"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Her Chances.

How many chances out OF q hun
dred do you think a pretty girl has
OF getting married."
"A million. II she wants them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

It seems to be impossible to get
egotism and the sense of humor to
agree to be companions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, ID. c.. May 1O.-Rep-
resentative Warren Worth Bailey of
Pennsylvania has introduced bill pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

worries a great deal over the question
of calling on another woman who
doesn't care In the least whether she
calls or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Lack of neatly fitting clothes doe
not make the statesman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

For some reason a girl always
thinks every fellow who proposes to
her is q hero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Fine feathers may not make fine
birds, but 1t is rather difficult to be
enthusiastic over a plucked chicken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

Transatlantic telephony is promis-
ed for the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Much Easier.

Much Easier.
Candidate OF Ideals-W Wouldn't Wv
rather be right than presidents FRA.
ticai Friend-Certainly. 1t Is so inuen
easier to be Baltimore Amer
can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
By MARION HARLAND

he wet stain thickly enough to cover the
spot If the spot remains, cover IL
again with the mixture, and Keep IL III
the sunshine until the stain has disap-
peared. Two APPLICATIONS will remove IT,
To remove mildew. soap the linen, whlch
has been moistened, then apply salt ana
lemon to each side, or use powdered pipe
clay or fullers earth or powdered chalk
will do. Expose 1t for several hours TO
tho air and the stain will disappear. Iiere
il a nice bride cake: One pound OF pow
dered sugar, one pound of flour, IL eggs,
ore pound of currants. well washed,
dredged with flour; one pound of seeded
raisins, chopped, half a pound of citron
cut iEto slips, one tablespoon OF cinha-
mon, two teaspoons of nutmeg, one tea
spoon of cloves one wine glass of brandy.
Cream the butter and sugar, add the
beaten yolks of the eggs, and stir well to-
gether before putting in half of the flour.
The spices should come next, then the
beaten whites of eggs stirred alternately
with the rest of the flour Lastly the
brandy. The above quantity is for two or
three tiers, which MAKES two or. three
different sizes, one. above the other. Bake
at least two hours in deep tins, lined with
butfered paper. The icing should be LAID
Oh thick. When baked, keep in a cool,
dry place. 1t will not spoil within two
months. Test the cakes well, and be sure
they are quite done bsfore taking them
from the oven. This cake has been made
oil several occasions, and il the directions
are followed will prove good. | have
several pudding and cake recipes and shall
be delighted to send them. M. L.
A feast of fat things of divers kinds.
Ii Is too late for Christmas puddings, but
we shall be grateful for any recipes from
your store The bride cake, II what you
say is true, and of course it is, will out
last the honeymoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
HICKMAN-NORRIS WEDDING
IN WEST END THURSDAY

The marriage of Miss Margaret Norris
and Mr.. Murl Hickman was beautifully
solemnized at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cambridge Virton
Norris. in West End, Thursday evening,
at $3.50 o'clock.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Flora
Jones sang my Hearts Lug Dream of
You," and at the first notes of Mendels-
sphn's wedding march the BRIDES maids,
Miss Ruth Norris and Miss Edith Craig, in
PINK crepe meteor, with rosebud and chif-
ion trimmings and carrying pink Ki iar-
ney rosebuds, entered, followed by littls
Dorothy Hickman, III white lace over
green. who carried the riug in the heart
of lily.
Miss Norris in a tailored blue cloth suit
with hat to match and carrying a shower
boquet of brides roses and valley lilies.
entered with her father, Mrs. c. V. Norris.
They were met at the altar by Mr.. Hick-
man and his best man, DR.. ID. f. Talley.
The ring ceremony was performed by Rev.
W. ID. Holmes of the Vine Street Presby-
terrain church.
A reception followed, carrying out the
color scheme of pink nnd green in the
| ohar1ncuse with cream lace trimmings
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. George
! Norris, Miss Zelma Craig and Hiss Patte
Chew.
| Mr. end Mrs. Hickman left for triI
! TO Chattanooga Knoxville and New York
| immediately after the reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
Made of Chill Penners

Here is the idea for chilli sauce made
OF chilli peppers. 1 have done the trick,
but had no recipe, merely using hearsay
evidence. All peppers will boil soft
enough to go through a puree sieve, leav-
ing only a thin skin. DO not have any
more water in the pulp than can be
helped. was told to add salt. The MAX
ers of tabasco sauce only commereialize
this idea, for it is as old as Creole in
habitants in Louisiana. As to its keeping
qualities, that is an old joke of keeping
until it Is used up, and would apply, for
we never asked it to keep across heat,
which would have it, say, six months at
most. l once tried weak vinegar and
water on Belle peppers to stuff, but they
took up too much room and mildewed
"c.fN. B."
A jolly letter that gives us appetites
for more from the same source. Our
Creole cookery has greatly enivened and
varied the native cuisine. 1 wish our
members would tell us If alligator pears,
so delicious in salads, are ever cooked or
canned. / am told that they are kept
over seasons in some way. We are hoping
to hear from her again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
Cheese in Buckwheat Cakes

"Coulo you send me recipe for Ch1nese
egg fooyong for two persons2 Has any
one ever grated American cheese between
layers of buckwheat cakes. then syrup
over all? A school teacher friend of mine
scoffed at the idea until she tried them
then ate 10 cakes. 1 am not afraid oil
eating cheese, and for those who aren :
the dish is delicious. MRS. X. *.
Referred!s The dish is novel to me. An
otter correspondent mentions it, and
should be ashamed to confess my e.
ncrance, perhaps. 1t will be corrected II
good time by wiser housewives. l car
imagine that the cheese cakes are pala-
table on a stormy winter day, and thai
they may be digested without trouble by
sleighing parties and outdoor workmen.
know they taste good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
SOUND SLEEP
GOOD APPETITE
Lady Tells of Great Benefit
Women Would Receive by
Following Her Example

Renfroe, Ala.-"I want to make a
statement for publication" says Mrs.
be the means of relieving some poor,
suffering woman.
/ suffered terribly for years with
many serious womanly troubles, and DC
came so weak and nervous I could
hardly do anything. I had headaches,
pains in my back and sides, and was
always going to the DOCTOR but
never felt well.
Finally, my husband bought me two
bottles of Cardui, the woman's tonic. l
commenced taking 1t, according to di-
rections, and began feeling better. 1 am
now oh my eighth bottle, and feel bet
ter than l have in years. | sleep sound
ly, have a good appetite, and no more
pains.
I never get tired of telling what your
medicine has done for me. and am sure
it will help other suffering women, as il
did me.
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and Thed-
ford's Black Draught liver medicine, are
the only medicines we keep in the
house"
If you suffer from any of the troubles
so common to weak women, try Mrs
Owens advice-take Cardui,
For more than 30 years, Cardui ha,
been used with entire satisfaction b,
thousands of weak and ailing women
1t will surely help you, too.
n. B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions y
and 64-page book Home Treatment foi
Women" sent in plain wrapper on re.
quest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-16
Giving and Receiving

III response to a request for a camera
appearing In your paper l sent yester-
Gay by parcel post to G. e. Mecca camera
which no longer needed. E. S.
Il received your notice from Mrs. r.
resarding a typewriter she had to give
away. Yesterday I called upon her and
got the machine, for which 1 am grateful.
&C. L.
And lastly jocund note that will set
the echoes fying:''
1 am glad to say | have a number of
peinants which l would be glad to give.
IL. H."
Don't overlook the repetition of glad
IN the brief note. 1t means much more
than it would seem to the casual reader.
Our friend and, member is glad all
through at the opportunity to please
boys and girls who chiefly affect pen
nants. He belongs to the Abou Ben Ad-
ham tribe. In the millennium 1t will cover
the earth as the waters fill the ocean.