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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE n. .TAVENNER
Sonuressman from tho Fourteenth District.

, Guiding Chairman Harlan, expressed
doubt whether the railroad finances
are in need of the millions OF addl'
tional revenue which will be added oy
any general increase in rates.
Commissioner McChord. during the
testimony OF A. II. Smith. president OF
the New York Central, when the latter
had claimed that the credit OF rail-
roads is at a low ebb and that an in
crease is needed to revive that credit
said rather sharply:
do you not think that this has
something to do with 1.-THE procla-
nation from the housetops that there
is a crisis here, that things have gone
to the devil, and the bottom has drop
ped out?"
This may or may not indicate Nc
Chords attitude. Smith admitted that
railroad profits were greater last year
than ever before, but said that in the
last quarter of 1918 business had start
ed on a general decline that has con-
tinued He said that in his railroad.
after paying all charges and dividends.
there was a surplus of $11,000,000, but
this, he said, was not enough.
Including all phases of the situa-
ton, you come down to a net income
which embraces everything and is the
figure out of which you pay dividends
and accumulate surplus, do you not?''
asked Chairman Harlan.
Yes, sir" replied Smith.
And for that year." declared Har-
Ian, "the financial results of the enter
prise were better than they have ever
been"
Thus two of the leading members of
the commission expressed opinions |
which could not be taken as friendly |
10 the contention of the railroads that |
hey need the money to bolster their
credit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
THE LATE JACOB Rus.
lColller's Weeklr.l


The life story OF Jacob Riis Is a tri.
umphant call OF idealism. He believed
IN better and happier people and gave
HIS strength 20 that faith. As a young
newspaper reporter he came in con-
tact with the unspaekable iniquities
fthe old Five Points section in New
York City-svils maintained and for
titled by the tacit alliance OF respecta-
Bile landowners, corrupt police and
n1ercenary politicians. What could one
man do against so many? Riis never
noticed the odds, but went IN and won
a victory as astounding as when the
walls Of Jericho fell. Mulberry Bend
park Is his monument. and the better
a lives Of those for whom he let in
~ and sun are HIS memorial. II Is a !
rbe description OF Jacob Riis TO say
nat he warmed the heart Of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
CIVIC UGLINEss A LIABILITY

The importance OF civic beautifying
has dawned upon every wide awake
community and it IS well that some
special stimulus come to a city at fire.
quent intervals, for the results are, IN
most cases. and always IN others. of
permanent benefit. Once the idea of
/ the city beautiful IS inculcaIed into a
/ community II IS not apt TO fall back
/ into the ranks OF the uneared-for.
Civic ugliness Is a liability in Just
the same proportion that civic beauty
is an asset, and the public suffers or
enjoys in like proportion to the ne
glect or the care manifest in the sur
roundinEs of the neighborhood.
Careless municipal housekeeping is
reflection upon the general public
and this includes those whose prem
ises are above reproach. for even
though the householder may work ever
so hard and qualify for neatness and
cleanliness in the care of his own
grounds. his efforts will fall far short
unless he works for the general good
OF all. eXeTting his influence and insist
ing at all times that the standard of
civic beauty in his home city be OF the
very highest.
Cities should keep clean streets, |
well cared for boulevards. orderly va |
cant lots and. above all things, clean |
alleys. A dirty alley is like a slovenly |
housewife that sweeps the center OF /
her room. leaving dirt and dust in the /
corners. where she imagines 1t f. out |
Of sight. Dirty alleys are breeders OF |
from diseases, the breeding
places OF flies that. It has been
cost the United States $780,
100000 and they denote careless
both OF the householder
md the municipality.
The street vigilance department OF
he civic department OF the woman's
hub IS working earnestly In the inter
st OF clean alleys. exsrtins its IN
uencs among their neighbors for
lean. well kept model alleys, and al
eady the results are beginning 10
how. Concerted action on the part
the housewives will mean much for
10 city beautiful. In one block in the
ssidence section OF the city the
OusswiVes got together on q plan OF |
Gaming their alleys. with the result 4
lat the rivalry is becoming keen for !
a best kept parcel OF ground at the Q
ar OF each woman's premises. q
Property holders should not only g
Fan and beautify their own premises
d alleys, but should strive 10 inter
their neighbors towards accom- I
shed the same results, for II stiH 4
Ids true that none labor in vain !
sefFs Inc eaAss AEiXiih q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

undivided support of the commission.
The confidence being expressed that
the increase will be granted does not
seem to be entirely justified by close
examination of the testimony taken
before the commission. Early in the
hearings the shippers made a sorry
showing. and it seemed to be a fore
gone conclusion that the railroads
would have little difficulty in making
their case.
But when Clifford Thorne of the
Iowa state railway commission enter
ed the case in behalf OF the shippers,
there was a mighty change. and before
the hearings were over at least two of
the members of the commission, in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
June 10 in American
History.

l7eERichard Henry Lee, statesman
mover In congress OF the Declare
ton of Independence, died; born
1892
lsl2-Congress declared war against
Great Britain. The principal griey-
ance alleged was the impressment
or United States seamen by Brit
ish vessels, Madison was president.
lS6iEBattle of the United States cor
vet Kearsarge ana Confederate
cruiser Alabama off Cherbourg,
France. resulted in the sinking OF
the latter. Over 1900 people wit
messed the battle, which lasted one
hour and two minutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
Is tho Man Mad7

Just cast your eyes around you
today and ask yourself If you ever
saw sweeter, lovelier, daintier, more
kissable, more beautiful, blonder
blondes. more bewitching, bruuettes-
more coQuettish, tantalizing, Titan
haired Tessies, rrettier, plumper
orange and strawberry-fed darlings
than the melliferous-mouthed maidens
of Joyous Jacksonville - Florida
Times Union.
We must solemnly protest against
this adulation OF the "melliferops-
mouthed" maidens. If such there be,
go mark them well. They deserve no
encouragement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

AAAt ACAS -
decision of the in
terstate commerce
commission in the
matter of the pro-
posed increase in
freight rates, may
be expected. The
general opinion
seems to be that
the roads will be
given at least a
portion of the hor-
izontal raise which
they are asking.
But unless the YER
dict is a compro-
mise between two
sets of opinio n
within the COM
mission, il seems
TO be pretty likely
that the decision
will not have the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

beasts roam
The lamb was given the right to rule,
But 1t sighed, ere long, for the fields OF
home
with their peaceful riIls and their shad-
ows cool.
The power Of which the lamb had
dreamed
Brought woes along that were hard to
bear.
And It longed TO be on the quiet lea.
To skip unknown and unburdsned there.
Men long for the power that riches bring;
They strive TO rule Ger the busy
throngs:
They sigh TO order and sway as kings,
To claim what to masterhood belongs.
But the happiest man Is not the man
Z Who rules DER grumb1ing ones below;
The master must bear q world Of care
That the common thousands may never
know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
A Notable Triumph.

You seem to be IN q particularly
happy mood"
Yes. I had q piece OF good luck
this morning. I've been away. and
came home on a train that was due
at nine o'clock. Watching my chance,
I smuggled my satchel out of the
sleeper and into one OF the day
coaches, from which I escaped at
a suburban station, without having
to tip the porter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
Brady,n.D.
A Gift From the Sea.

| are applied the injury will heal as
fast as nature can heal it.
In spite of thousands of years ex-
perimentation nothing has ever been
found that will make new tissue cells
grow at a more rapid rate than ma
lures own dressing, clean blood-clot.
The dry scab that forms over cuts
or small wounds, If not interfered
with or infected by unclean handling.
makes the ideal dressing. Carbolic
salve and bichloride of mercury solu-
ticns are especially injurious to the
normal healing process. These cell
destroyers often delay healing, and
sometimes actually cause local gan
creme. They should be used only on
the doctors advice.
A few drops OF tincture of iodine in
a cupful OF water makes a good gargle
or mouthwash for domestic use. A
teaspoonful OF iodine in a quart of
water makes useful douche or cleans
ing wash where such may be really
required. AS an all-around antiseptic
for home use iodine is superior to car
bolic acid or bichloride of mercury,
and practically non-poisonous.
Questions and Answers.
z. NJ. Cedar Rapids) asks: Can you
give me any advice in regard 70 PIN.
pies on my face? A graduate of a
physical culture school said Id better
have them cured as soon as possible
because they would get under the
skin.
Answer-Free use OF fruits and green |
vegetables in the diet. Hot soap and /
water serubbing TO the point OF irrita. |
lion each night. and cool plunge or |
sponge or entire body each morning. |
Outdoor life. with exposure to sun-a |
moderate sunburn is an excellent REM
,dy' The physical culture school grad
Iate was perhaps trying to get under
our skin" The pimples never do.
pertaining 10 health. If your ques-
gered through these columns; II not
ID. addressed envelope is enclosed.
dual cases or make diagnoses. Ad.
are OF The Argus. Rock island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

The London Times says Colonel
Roosevelt was all the more welcome to
England because he reached those
shores the day after the United States
senate had given proof OF its justice
and self-respect" by voting for the re-
peal OF the tolls exemption act. In
view Of the coloneTs declared opposi-
ton 20 repeal he must have read the
Times welcome" with mixed emo
tfous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Since the 10th century $40 comets
have been discovered, of which 106
were periodic, 19 have been seen at
more than one return, Sc have been
visible to the naked eye, and seven
have been seen in full daylight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
FruosIity,

The little toy dog is covered with dust,
But that can be blown away;
The little toy gun has acquired some rust,
But otherwise it's o. K.
So We'll bring them out of the attic once
more,
And. pretending that both arc new,
And that neither has ever been used be-
fore,
Present them 20 Little Boy Blue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

through fire and water for me?"
Il would dare anything for you"
Then get me that hornets nest
I have just been thinking 1t would
make such a pretty poke bonnet If II
were covered with plush"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
( 8 & GN Ne THAT THAT

A lamb was lured
from n lea one
day
BY a wolf with a
glib. persuasive
tongue.
The lamb. II is only
just to say.
Had little of wis
d m. b II n 8
young.
''I'll give you pow
err" the gray
wolf said,
eff you will de-
sert the quiet
lea;
Whatever you say,
they must all
obey:
You shall rule IN
the woods IL
you follow me-"
Out in the woods
where the wild
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

For many years tincture of iodine
has been a popular remedy for sprains
and bruises. the reason for its use
having been that # is "counter-irri
tant."
But iodine Is now more widely en-
ployed in surgery than any other anti
septic 1t has been found to disinfect
the skin about as thoroughly as any
known agent. And at the same time
il is far less poisonous TO the cells of
the body than the older chemicals. car
bolic acid and bichloride OF mercury.
Iodine Is a natural element OF hui
man tissues. and hence IS better borne
than foreign elements. 1t is derived
from sea-weed. Evolutionists declare
their belief that the human organism
sprang from some form OF life, that
once lived in the primal sea.
For cuts. scratches. sores. sprains
and bruises the handiest and safest
and least injurious antiseptic one can
apply. in the absence OF medical ad-
vice, Is plain tincture OF iodine-the
brown liquid, not the so-calIed "color-
less" iodine. which isn't iodine at all.
One good painting OF the injured part
and the skin for few inches round
about, II Immediately applied, will
pretty surely take care OF any germs
there may be present.
IL will smart in an open wound for
a few seconds, but its secondary effect
seems TO be rather anaesthetic, as may
be noted when It is applied 10 a can
ker sore" in the mouth. for which II Is |
4 useful remedy.
or course, when the skin is once
treated with Iodine or any other germ
eide, that is enough, IL only kills of |
lew tissue cells to continue applying |
chemical aftsrwaTd, One thorough
DUPLICATION clears the field OF most
,erms; then il simple sterile dressings
DIR. Brady will answer all questions
ion Is OF general interest IL will be ans
{ will be answered personally IL stamp
Dr.. Brady will not prescribe for indiv
Iress all letters 70 Dr.. William Brady,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
Truly Wonderful.

HE is a wonderful tenor, isn't he?"
81 can't say that I think much of
his voice"
"Oh, don't consider his voice any
thing remarkable, but he has succeed
ed in getting into grand opera without
changing his name SO as to make it
sound Italian"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
SPENDING DADS COIN.

Imagine an aunt leaving you $50, 900
by Will What would you do with f.?
Dorothy Batsmsn's father died In
Rhode Island and left her tilat amount
Of money. He Was an inn-kseper and
Dorothy was EesIed about ~ Ihs aver l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
PUT TO THE TEST.

Consent to be
mine" he pleaded,
and no task will
be too great for
me to attempt,
no honor will be
b e ond my
reach"
Would you 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
The Bonds.

$50 you WISH" asked the father of
the beautiful heiress, Ito assume the
bonds OF matrimony7"
Yes" replied the titled foreigner,
'if you VIII guarantee that they will
pay regular dividends"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

That Sedalia, Mo, man who attribut-
ed his 81 years to model living may
have derived satisfaction in trying to
prove a theory, but he must have
missed a lot while he was doing it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
What's the Use?

81 wish you would try my doctor.
am sure he could help you"
Yes. but what's the use being
healthy If one has to look as he has
left you looking7"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Madam Schumann-Heink says. q
have the blinds up in my home. II
people want TO see me eat soup they
can That's better thar hearing the
lady perform the operation?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington, June 17.-Almost any
day now. late some afternoon after the
New York Stock Exchange has closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
The Only Joy There was.In II.

INC only Joy There Was-In Il
He-Let US keep our engagement a
secret for at least six months.
Shea secret? The only reason
got engaged to you was that thought
it would be nice 10 have my picture
on the society page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Dir. Piachot has a voice that is cas-
fly heard, but in progressive circles
the money Of George w. Perkins
speaks louder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Z The papers tell about a woman in
vesting $4,000 in a cattery. At that
it's not as foolish as the man who puts
an equal amount OF more into a kitty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Even IL poor Harry Thaw did fly 10
Paris he would not necessarily be
lonely. Jack Johnson is there and
lfkely has the keys 10 the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19
Not for Them,

Some people refuse to believe that
there can be any kind OF success
which has TO be worked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

The price OF bread in Ecuador has
been greatly reduced by the Installing
OF German bread-making machinery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

The skin OF the otter is capable OF
manipulation, which makes il extreme,
ly difficult To detect It from that of the
seal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

Woodrow Wilson also IS the father
Of the theory that congressman ought
70 work for a living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

John Good has been arrested for
working the old green goods" fraud
in Chicago. Surely there is nothing in
a name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

There's a fine presidency going beg
ging down in Mexico. Who says there
are no longer any opportunities n
this world?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

. Piano-makers in national convention
talked OF impending good times. leav-
ing the miserere to Wall Street TO
play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

A Frenchman says he can read a
mans character by his hair. SuppOs-
ing he's bald?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-19

DR. Brady will
OF general interest will
viii personally
DR. Brady will prescribe Individual
all letters William
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-16

liams of Anamosa in a letter received
by 1. c. Norwood. Secretary Norwood
says he has heard about hamburger,
can guess at the meaning of Juice, -
but is completely mystified by
''hoopla." 1t is not believed, however,
that ''hoopla" fits in with the form of
observance mapped out by the general
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-16

I adopted daughter, are the only sur.
viving relatives.
Mrs. Bridget Kennedy died Sunday
evening at Mercy hospital, where she
has been for the past six months for
treatment She has been making her
home for years with her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. H. Harrison of Clinton, Iowa She
was born Oct. Is, 1896, in Ireland, be-
ing n years of age. She came to Iowa
when a young girl. Her husband.
James Kennedy, preceded her in death
IS years ago. The deceased is sur
vived by one son and two daughters;
the son, Michael Kennedy of GambriI,
Iowa, and the daughters, Mrs. NJ H.
Smith of Chicago and Mrs. VIM. II.
Harrison of Clinton; one sister, Mira
Catherine Hines, and number Of
grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs w A McGarvey, rural
route 6. Davenport, have received the
sad tidings of the drowning of their
son, w. Earl McGarvey, which &C.
Cured last Friday in the Servia river
in Utah. AS yet the body has not
been recovered Earl was employed
by his uncle in railroad bridge work.
Last Friday while in bathing, he was
seized with cramps and carried under
the waters before help could assist
him. The family home is near James
town, Scott county. He attended the
rural schools and the Davenport high
school and left her last fall to take
a position with his uncle and made
his home with his grandparents in
Salt Lake City He was 20 years old
and was a young man of consider
able promise. Bright. genial and en-
srgetic, he made friends with all and
many will mourn his untimely demise.
The mother is Frustrated over the
sad affair. Only four weeks ago Mrs.
McGarvey went to Salt Lake to bury
Ter father and at that time visited
Ter son. Surviving are the parents and
wo brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-16
TO END CANVASS
ON 1ST OF JULY
Solicitors Expect to Have S.
600 for Soldiers Monument
Raised by That Time.

Announcement is made today by the
canvassers OF the Soldiers Memorial
association that a total OF ss93.5o has
Keen subscribed for the monument
which is to be erected in Chippisn-
mock cemetery to the memory OF civil
war veterans.
OF this sum s466 has not been paid
in and the women are very anxious
that the money be turned in at once.
as 1t has been definitely decided to
end the campaign for funds July /.
Recently the Liquor Dealers essocia-
ton donated 800 and camp No. 50,
Woodmen of the World. gave SO,
which brings the total on deposit in
the bank up to $2.172.11. With the
money pledged but not collected, the
total will be about s2,700, but 1T is
hoped to boost this figure to $4,000.
The project to erect a monument was
started in 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-16
CLEAN ALLEYS To
Be A CITY SLOGAN
Street Vigilance Committee OF
woman's Club Will In
augurate Campaign.
ASKS WOMEN TO ASSIST
BY Carrying Good Housekeeping to the
Rear OF Premises and Con-
test for Cleanliness

The street vigilance committee OF
the civic department or the Woman g
club IS endeavoring 10 inaugurate a
campaign to assist the city in main
tanning clean alleys and with that end
in view met yesterday afternoon to
discuss plans for carrying into ef1ect
the movement. The committee will IN
dertake TO interest every housewife in
the city in the movement for model al
leys and TO impress upon her the ne
cessity for carrying her good house
keeping TO the alley that adjoins her
home. Members Of the committee
will endeavor TO interest every woman
enough 10 make her personally re-
sponsible for the condition OF the al
ley and IL this can be accomplished
the problem has practically been soly-
ed Members will canvass various
blocks and ask the housewives to
place garbage in one can. ashes in an
other and TO burn all refuse that can
not otherwise be disposed of. This
will facilitate the collection OF garbage
and ashes by the city and VIII mean
cleaner and more sanitary alleys.
Plan Alley Contest.
Every woman or the 500 belonging
TO the WOman's club should be espe
cially interested in this movement for
a cleaner. more healthy city and wo-
men not members OF the club should
be equally as interested for the best
welfare OF the city. An effort will be
made by the committee members TO
try TO interest housewives in each
block 10 enter a sort Of contest to
make the alley at the rear OF her
premises a model. the best kept, most
sanitary and best looking in the city,
10 in fact. be good housekeepers.
Through the efforts Of the civic de- ]
partment an interest has been created |
in the city beautiful through the floral /
contest with the result that the streets |
and bOulevards are in fairly good con- |
dition and free from refuse. The al |
leys have been neglected and in some 4
cases are in deplorable condition, not /
particularly through any fault OF the /
city. but through the carelessness of
the housekeepers. This can be RENE
died II each one undertakes to do her
part and the members of the commit
tee feel sure that every woman will
get the spirit when once II is present
ed to her.
In Davenport no prizes are given in
the city beautiful contest unless the
alley at the rear of the premises is in