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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE H. TAVENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District

ey. since the African immigration law
requires that each colonist must have
between 500 and $500 before he can
land.
II was the possession of this money
by those who have joined the colon
ization movement that attracted the
suspicion of the United States author
tiles. The government agents have
been unable TO find that the Chief
has defrauded any of his followers,
but he is looked upon with suspicion,
mainly because of the fact that it is
palpabaly not a practical scheme to
coloniZe the fever-ridden Gold Coast
with American negroes.
The government got first hand in
formation on this head from American
Consul w. ]. VERIFY of Freetown, Ser
ra Leone. Africa, whose report knocks
in the head the prevalent opinion that
American negroes could return to AZ
RIGA and live happily there if the
means of transportation were provld-
ed. Said Consul VERIFY:
Those negroes who have come to
West Africa suffer untold misery and
are Tor the most part 1lllterate Idrm-
ers who have, through a long struggle,
managed to save enough to pay pass
age for themselves and family. with
barely enough to live on through their
first certain attack of African malaria.
Many have expressed the choice of
prison lie in America to freedom here.
In addition TO the above. now and
then va misguided independent mis7
sionary comes, suffers. and dies.
"Of the few American negroes who
have found their way to west Africa
to settle in Liberia, 90 per cent are
unprepared to meet the economic con-
ditions and express regret at having
left America. These, excepting few
who cannot secure passage money, re-
turn to the United States. Some have
been assisted by the consul in secur-
ing passage on sailing vessels return
ing TO America. Few, other than well
educated American negroes, can ac-
commodate themselves to the existing
racial, religious and economic condi-
tions, the natives always considering
them foreigners"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

this side OF the river. does not intend
TO stop working for still better high
ways. This week two important steps
have been taken in that direction.
The Davenport Automobile club
adopted a resolution demanding an
amendment TO the Iowa law making
IT possible for counties in the state
to issue bonds for road work. and an
elaborate test of road making machin-
ery was conducted at Walcott under
the direction of the board of superVis-
ors and the county engineer.
Scott county's roads have had the
advantage Of much heavier revenue
than we have been able to raise here
I'm Illinois. because OF the liberal terms
OF Iowa mulct law which sets aside
a large share OF the saloon revenue
for use in the county in which it Is
paid Rut the peop,e desire TO go
farther and build more hard roads.
They are anxious 10 make the work
permanent. They have seen the bene-
fits which result from roads which
can be travelled over with maximum
load at all times of the year and they
want more OF them
Recently the county board decided
TO purchase some road making ma
chinery for use on the dirt highways
and manufacturers OF equipment were
invited 10 give demonstration OF
what they could do. \ number COM
piled and a mile of road near Wsicott
was graded this week and put in first
class condition. The supervisors de-
cided 20 purchase the equipment which
did the best work.
Here IN Rock Island county we have
done u great deal OF talking but that
j. about as far as we have progressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
CLEAN UP.

Next Wednesday wagons VIII be
cent out over the city by the street
Gaming department 10 begin haul
.-g away the rubbish which has &C
cumulated since last fall. The collec-
ION OF garbage Will also begin on that
date
Unusual efforts have been put
forth this spring TO interest everyone
in cleaning and Frightening the city
aud making a general Improvement in
appearances IN streets. alleys and
yards. The civic department Of the
Rock Island WOman's club has distrib-
uted literature making suggestions and
showing how 70 cooperate in this most
important undertaking. The results.
Il Is nov evident. will Justify the ef-
fort.
MANI have already compiled with
the yequest 20 clean their premises
and have their old bottles. cans and
other rubbish in the alleys where IL
can Ee easily secured. Others will do
80 IN the time intervening between
now and "wednesday. Those who fail
VIII certainly be greatly in the minor
fly. As exceptions 10 the rule their
premises will attracr attention II
you wish 20 avoid being marked ia
this manner get busy at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
LIGHT AND FLOWERS.
Why a Garden Is More Fragrant ny
Night Than by Day.

The light we receive from stars OF
the first magnitude, ike Vega, is equal
approximately to a forty thousand-mil-
lionth part of that of the sun, 1t is cal
culated that the total light received
from the lesser stars is equal to that of
5000 stars of the first magnitude, or a
sixth part of that which is sent TO us
from the moon.
Light exercises a mechanical pressure
which can be measured in the labora-
tory. 1t has been shown by expert.
ments with artificial light that in ito
production enormous quantities of en-
ergy are diSsipated.
In an ordinary wax candle the total
energy which is transformed into light
Is really but per cent. Gas and kero.
sene lamps are not more economical.
On the other hand. the glow worm
transforms into light. by means yet I'M
known, 80 per cent OF the total energy
expended.
IL is known that light influences very
largely the aroma of flowers. \ garden
IS more fragrant when it is shaded
than when the sun is llowed to shine
in full blaze upon il. This, at any rate,
Is the conclusion of a Frenchman'who
has recently made vast number of ex-
perimcnts. That which affects the fra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Police In Old Glasgow.

In the eighteenth century the whole
safety and order of Glasgow, Scotland.
were Entrusted to the unpaid and reluc-
tant bnrghers. Every citizen who was
between the years of eighteen and
sixty and paid a yearly rent amount
ing to S15 had to take his turn at
guarding the city. ION touch of
drum" says the writer. the gentleman
was at his post at 10 at night and
strolled with weary tread and yawning
gait along the Trongate and High
street and up the pitch dark lanes of
winter nights till in the morning.
After that hour the city was without
a police"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
sUNFLOWER once lived out

A SUNFLOWER once lived out
- in an alley all alone.
OF course there were fences
and garbage cans and weeds and
trash boxes but those are no COM
pany for a nice bright sunfiower
and so he was very lonely.
AS the summer passed, many
blooms came in the garden and
made the sunfiower more lonesome
than ever.
Il wouldn't mind living in an alley
half so much if only more suntiow--
ers lived here too" he complained
garden there, roses and cosmos,
daisies and dahlias, all having a
beautiful time together. l believe
Ill ask one of them to move"
He waited a while TO get his cour-
age up and then called. MFR. Dahlia,
wouldn't you like TO live out here by
me this is a nice roomy place"
The dahlia gave a disdainful sniff.
mo, thank you," he replied, Il
don't care TO move-didn't you know
j am a beautiful garden flower
they could not have proper gar
den without me"
oh" exclaimed the sunfiower.
very much subdued. you see, just
want company.
And TO show that he didn't mind
the dahlia's pride bit, the sunilower
smiled and smiled-so cheerfully
that the sun looked down and said,
I'm going to stay with you today"
"Oh, I'm so glad" said the big
sunfiower, what shall We do all
day." =. -,
Let's ripen your seeds" replied
the sun. you have been keeping
them shut up long enough"
So they set to work and ripened
seeds all day long and when even
ing came and the sun had gone. the
big flower was very happy to think
OF all the work he had done that day
and he forgot there was such
feeling as lonesomeness.
! The next morning lie remembered
the busy day before and wished lie
could ripen seeds again-bu' you see
they we're all ripe.
I lust then along came Mr.. Wind.
(Copyright-ciara
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Proper Precautlon.

The poetess OF passion, having cor
nered the editor. started to read the
little thing" which she had brought
for his consideration.
Il am aflame," she began, "afiame with
the fire of love,
In my bosom. tumultuous, seething.
there"
Just a moment, please" he inter
rupted. till give the signal for our
fire drill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
DEMAND THAT WOMEN HELP
ENFORCE THE LAW.

In some of the cities in Illinoi
where the saloon was banished by III
votes of women the men are insist
ing that those responsible for the vel
dict at least share the responsibility o
putting il into effect. The Bloomington
points out that the dutie
Of the women did not end at the poll
in the following editorial comment oil
the results of the election by which
that city was made dry territory:
The controlling influence OF the
woman vote in the local option
contests of Tuesday is clearly
shown in the election returns. In
many OF the cities and towns tile
new voters decided the issue. In
Rockford, which was already dry,
the men voted wet by more than
900 majority but the women
more than Offset this by an adverse
majority and kept the city dry. In
many other smaller communities
the same thing was true, the men
voting wet and the women dry.
In Bloomington the male vote
favored license by a majority of
1.2G5 and this was overcome by
the women's dry vote OF 1.345,
leaving a net apparent dry ma
jority of so. From these results
some interesting conclusions may
be drawn
The women who have voted this
city dry over the heads of the
men must continue TO be actively
interested for the enforcement OF
the dry statute Their duty has
not been fully discharged at the
ballot box-the hardest part of
IL is yet to come. II is an easy
task 10 go TO ones voting place
and mark yes" on the option
question but the real difficulty is
in preventing the Illegal traffic
in dry territory. IL has always
proved so. In this work the wom-
en- must have the courage OF their
conviction and be as active I'm
seeing that the law is enforced
as they were active in voting out
the saloons.
To look at Il in one way this IS
about the situation: The dry wom-
en- OF Bloomington TO the num-
Der OF 1853 have undertaken to
make the wet men to the number
OF 3.S45 walk straight. That is a
big job. compared with which the
work OF the local option forces
las thus far been easy. But our
citizen sisters must not be left
10 shoulder this burden alone.
They Will haze the 1850 dry men
on their side. They will also
have the cooperation OF many OF
the men and women who voted
wet. The case may not be so bad
as Il looks.
The people OF Bloomington are
law abiding and they are tenn
perance people. Hundreds OF men
and women who favor temperance
voted for license az the best
means Of dealing with the traffic.
All such Will stand for the en-
f1rcemeut OF the law making
Bloomington dry territory. SO
the dry women, while charged
with great responsibility. will not
De left aIone in tile struggle that
g. yet 10 come 10 keep the sale
OF liquor within ths Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

strewn,
But they that stayed wept not. and soon
Forgot that he was gone.
He toiled through the wearing weeks and
years,
Unaided and alone,
TIL. joyously. one day, ne found
His feet upon the topmost round
His greatness widely known.
Down in his heart a fondness for
The old town fingered on;
They hailed him there with shouts: DER.
head
A banner waved on which he read:
..rhrice welcome to our John.~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

GRANGE Of flowers is no. the oxygen of
the atmosphere, as has been commonly
supposed. but the light
According TO the same authority. the
Intensity of the perfume exhaled by Is
flower depends upon the pressure Of
water in the cells of the plant. which
tends to throw out the essential oils
that produce the odor. and the action
of the solar light diminishes the pres
sure OF the water.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
When Johnny Goes to Grandpa's.

look ol.t"' the old hen cries,
'-Johnny's here!
Keep in the tall grass. mind your cSes.
Johnny's here,
Beware OF stones shot out of slings,
Be ready with your legs and wings.
Look out for clubs and clods and things,
BE very sure the coast is clear
Before you venture to appear
Johnny's here"
The cat gasps as she hides away:
"Johnny's here!
Come. kittens. crawl in while you may.
Johnny's here"'
The dog Creeps meath the woocshed floor
His tail curls downward that he wore
In such lofty style before;
1he peacock. filled with sudden fear.
Shrieks out: It's time to disappear
Johnny's here"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

grOeS might De re-
turned to Africa.
This. in the opin-
ion of these we'll
meaning persons,
would settle the
negro problem of
the south, would
undo the wrong
done TO the ne
groes when the
slavers rou ght
them TO this coun-
try, and would re-
store to their ma
tive land the Amer
lean black men,
where they. hav-
ing profted by
their experience in
CO try, could
build up a new re-
public and gain po-
litical sovereignty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

The seasons paving program las
been started early. and a great deal
should be accomplished before fall. II
IS to be hoped that the administration
will keep up the good work. always
insisting. however. that an adequate
return be given for the money. There
are several sections Of streets remain
ing TO be pulled out OF the mud" one
Of them is Twenty-fourth, between
Fifth and Ninth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Senator Cummins has attacked
President Wilson's position on Pan
anna canal tolls exemption. The Iowan
thought it. over a long while. then
came to the conclusion there was but
one way in which he could attract at
tention and that was by disagreeing
with the majority
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
GOOD THING RECOGNIZED.

"Then you re-
fuse to consider
me as a candidate
for the position Of
son-in-law ?" the
young man asked.
Yes" replied
the captain of in
dustrY. "hllt I'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Love Before Art.

Are you going to star next sea-
SOM" asked the soubrette.
No" replied the leading lady, I'm
still in love with my husband. and I
can't get any of the managers to give
me a chance without a divorce"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Doubtless there will now be an in
crease in the classes in nursing a
Chicago heiress who recently entered
an eastern hospital TO take up the pro-
fessiOn has been flooded with pro-
pOsals of marriage. OF course fathers
bank account was no incentive TO the
WOOers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Byron Rumsey, progressive candi-
date for mayor OF Davenport at the
election April I. has filed a statement
IN which he says his only expense in
the campaign was S14O paid for a
photograph. This is a praiseworthy
showing. Mr.. Rumsey, however. was
not elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Georges Wonderful Nerve.

II suppose everybody knew you were
bride and groom wherever you went"
Yes, nearly. But we had them
fooled for a while on the train coming
from New York. George just couldn't
stand it any longer and went into the
smoking room, leaving me all alone
while he used up three cigarettes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

A New York jury sentenced a wom-
IN who killed man who refused to
marry her TO 20 years in prison. The
members of that jury must have been
looking out the window while the de-
PENDANT was testifying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

I'll plant them for you for next
year." said the wind. I'll plant
them anywhere you say"
'Oh goody," cried the sunhower,
clapping her leaves gayly III the
breeze, let's plant them in row
along the alley"
SO all day long the wind stayed to
help the suntlower Up and down
the alley he blew the seeds and the
sunfiower swayed back and forth and
shook out more seeds as fast as lie
could.
Then the wind covered the seeds
with leaves and the snow kept them
snug and warm through the long
winter.
In the springtimc, every one of
those seeds came up,
And in the summer, every one
bloomed. till the alley looked as if
sunny faced soldiers were marching
mp and down.
And the sunfowers were never
lonesome any morc-never.
MoHdGy-.I Common Bubble.
Ingram Judson.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Republicans urge reforms" runs a
head line. Il strikes the observer on
the side lines that the G. o. p. had
better begin reforming itself before
trying any new jokes on the rest OF
the folks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

\ noted specialist blames the cook
for most of the cancer cases Well,
=the cook has been ducking rolling pins
20 long that he is not likely to be dis
turbed by this latest accusation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Aviator Beachey. who boasts that he
will make the stunts Of other airmen
look like a procession OF cripples. may
accomplish it byNurning his own stunt
into a funeral procession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
His Point of Nle,u.

do you think the world is growing
better?"
No confound Il! I dropped the
nickel the conductor gave me in
change this morning. and it rolled OF
the car"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

MISUNDERSTANDING fthe Inter-
Tor Lane has recommended the enact
ment of law for the relief of indie
pendent oil operators upon public
lands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Now that the dowager empress OF
China Is dead. We are waiting with
bated breath for some eminent Japan
csc statesman TO commit harakiri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Not Neru nnstu

Jack-l don't believe you've the sand
10 propose. anyway. Tom-Youre mis-
taken. I've the sand. but l haven't
the dust.-Ex change
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
SCOTT COUNTY GOES AHEAD.

Scott county, on tho Iowa side.
which has many miles Of hard roads
and which keeps IT'S dirt roads in
much better condition than thOze Oh /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Carnegie is now trying TO stir Eur
opean kings to usefulness He has
hung a medal on Emmanuel of Italy
for aiding the victims OF the Mes
sina earthquake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

like to give you job here in my es-
tablishment. l believe such nerve as
you have would be valuable If prop
erly utilized"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
AMATEUR PHILOSOPHY.

Life is like the turning of a wheel,
and it takes about four generations
to complete a revolution. The first
one wants the money. the second finds
out how to make it, the third learns
how to spend it, and the fourth has
to discover how to get along without
It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Here's another blow to American
society: Mrs. w. =. Leeds Is TO be
come a permanent resident OF London
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

Especial Correspondence of The ArgusD
Washington, April 9.-one occasion
ally hears some gushing soul express
the sentimental wish that all the ne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

= While the nations may join r. az
Easter prayer for peace tney viii
keep their powder dry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

When a woman gets to be a grand
mother tie only real enjoyment she
can have is In talking about the des-
perate things men did after she broke
their hearts when she was a girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

TERNS-Ten cents per week By car
rier. in Rock Island: 50 per year by NAH
In advance.
Complaint. OF delivery servi-e should
be rade to the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It f. desired 20 nave
paper discontinued. as carriers have NJ
authority in the premises.
I'll Communication or arEumentatire
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publ'eS-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones In all departments. Cen
trsi Union. Rock Island 1E5. ll45 and
zI45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

There is nothing quite so pathetic
as a girl who has reached the point
where she is ready to say: Yes,
thank you" to the first man who
crooks his finger at her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

The first news milady IS apt to scan
IN tonight's paper Is the weather fore
cast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

10 ~ easy To improve what has al
rendv heen invented.-Latin Proverh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
HSDedg']|:ln1e Ialed1P
49, - 2cloaahsrann1essess. ss sssSss
SUNFLOWER SOLDIERS.

Good morning, Friend Sunhow-
err" he said gayly, Il see your seeds
are all ready for me"
Ready for your exclaimed the
sunhower. what will you do with
nv sceds?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Ww-ZMnI

Back where he was
a freckled boy
with ragged trou-
sers on
The girls made fun
OF what he wore.
The common nick
name that he
bore
Was "E m PIT v
Headed John"
He packed his
clothes and went
away,
Not that he wished
to go.
But that they did
not seem to care
To help bring out
the talents there
OF one so far be-
low.
He looked back at
the dear old
town.
This "E m D ( y
Headed John"
And where he went
his tears were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

One difference between a beautiful
grass widow and a diamond contain
ing a flaw is that the stone generally
has to ne marked down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
April IL in American
History.
History.

Edward Everett. ota'O'
statesman. born; died lsO'.
1s73-Geperal +. II. : Candy. u 80
and Rev. Or. f. Thomas, ~
commissioners. murdered ,sra
conference by Modocs I'd '"S
beds of Oregon. s;siip
l902-General Wade hamp'Vu, s,,ieeg,
cuished Confederate CAVIAR! ~
died: born 1918.
Poor Method. .,,s
ale seems TO be always
rainbows.' a,eeS
Yes. that appears to be his n ,,srs
~ providing for rainy DAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
eue. Rock leland. IL entered at the
postofice as second-class nattsr)
Rock I.iand Member OF the Associ atsd
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11

MoHddy-.f Common Bubble.
Ingram Judson.)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-07
New SKIPPER
IN STEAMER
HYADES

Making rapid progress in promo,
ton in the Matson Navigation service,
Troel Smith, recently identified with
the steamer Hyades as chief officer,
brought that vessel into Honolulu har.
Dor and to berth at pier 19 this
morning, as its commander.
It's Captain Troel Smith, with the
retirement Of Captain ]. G. Youngren,
who for number of years was mas.
ter of the Hyades and other vessels
in the Matson passenger and freight
service. 1t is stated that Captain
Youngren has left the Matson employ
for an indefinite period.
Captain Smith owes his rapid rise
In the ranks through a close applica.
ton to duty, followed by much hard
and painstaking labor
The Hyades steamed from San
Francisco to Honolulu direct, bring,
ing cargo as follows: Honolulu ia
tons, Hiloi 154 tons. Port Allen 258
tons, Kaanapali 104 tons and Hilo 10
tons. The vessel will gather sugar
att q number of the island ports, de-
parting from Hilo for San, francisco
about May IA. taking .5100 tons Of
the product. The Hyades will be dis.
patched for island ports this even,
ing. i = =. 49,.