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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

: -
too late. Ac-
cording 10 conf
Dental informa-
ton which has
Just been received
by the department
OF the interior,
the known radium
lands OF the Unit
ed States - and
this means the
chief known sup
ply OF the world
has fallen into the
hands OF prospec-
tors within the
space of tw o
weeks time. ANY
law which con-
gress may now
enact to guarantee
a COVE r n m e n {
MONOPOLY OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

st. Louis-Exclse Commissioner An
derson, who has refused TO renew the
licenses of several down town saloons
and announced that he would not re-
new the license OF any cafe conducted
improperly. received threatening let
ter reading: Say your prayers. III
get you.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Castillo. the Mexican bandit. en-
phatically denies that he is guilty of
the outrages credited to him. In the
ace OF this denial check for 1000,
given TO him as ransom by an Ameri-
can. was found. Cross the river with
Castillo the first dark night and let
General villa do the rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
( QgI[66{0|Ifz{E
HNPY HOWLAND
.|IDDLE AGE

"Oh. father. what f.
m 1 d q / Q age?"
asked little Rich
ara Roe:
1--WE asked at least
a dozen men. but
no one seems to
know;
I've seen II printed
many times. but
never have I met
A person who &C
knowledged he
or she h a d
reached It yet"
TN tell you what
II is. my son.
young Richards
pa replied;
TT is the age at
which a man of
fifty turns aside l
To give his friends !
to understand f!
that he is just
as keen I
And gladly boyish
as he was when
he was seven-l
teen. 2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; 80 per year by mall
IA advance.
Complaints % delivery service shOnIi
Be made 20 the circulation department
which should also be notified In every
Instance where 81 & desired 20 have
paper discontinued. a.. carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All Communications OF argumentative
CHARACTER. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publlca-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock IsIaai I45. II45 and
2iSs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Stormy Weather for Pa.

why. ma, where are you going In
such hurry
ITO your pas office" replied Mrs.
Allrocks. Il just tried calling him up
by telephone, and heard him tell the
office boy to say he was too busy to
talk to me. I'll show him what l let
him have a telephone in his office for"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
The WAY She Saw IL

You must not mock people. Hazel
Once upon time. the Bible says. a
crowd OF little children Knocked n good
man named Elisha. and two bears
came out OF the forest and killed for
ty-two of them"
Wasn't that an awful thing for
their mothess :"-NewarIc News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
An Open Question,

do you take this woman for bet
ter or for worse?" asked the preacher.
That will depend on whether her
father is going to loosen up or not"
replied the absent minded BRIDE
groom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Harold Mccormick laughs at the re-
port that he intends flying across the
Atlantic in his airship. Harold is not
the only one who has laughed at the
report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Feb. FL In American
History.

1S4S-John Quincy Adams. sixth "a ia.
ident of the United STATES Wv"
born 1851.
JacS- Harriet HoSmer noted seu'P'
died: born 1881.
1909 Carroll -. Wright, stalis'e
and educator, died: born 10"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
EnoIewood EnaIlah.
friends,

Him and you are coed friends,
amt you?"
Not any more. We was till busy
bodies got to circulating lies about he
and being engaged"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

The proper chaser for every crime
committed nowadays is the informa-
ton that bloodhounds have been sent
for. and somehow or other that's the
last you ever hear OF the hounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

The fat man had hardly become
-reconciled to the fact that nobody loves
him when a life insurance expert an
nounced that abnOrmally slim men
outliye fat men. The same week an
other cherished theory is exploded by
a 3OO-pound editor in Long Island freez-
ing TO death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Not Disposed to Take a Chance.
81 haven't seen you out with the
beautiful young widow lately"
mo. I proposed to her one evening
when we were watching the moon cast
a silvery path across the water, and
she wanted me to put my offer in writ
ing. I'm afraid she has her mind too
firmly set on business"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Washington on Public Education

lawful authority, between burdens pro
ceeding from disregard to their con,
venIence and those resulting from the
inevitable exigencies of society; to dis
criminate the spirit of liberty from that
of Righteousness, cherishing the first,
avoiding the last. and uniting a speedy
but temperate vigilance against en-
croachments with an inviolable respect
to law''-Speech to congress, Jan. s,
1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Useless Tellina.

You can always tell an English
man." said the Biton proudly.
'Os course you cam replied the
Yankee. but IL doesn't do any good.
because he thinks he knows IL ALL
Philadelphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Not Necessary 10 Look.

+ why didn't you quit trying to live
on charity and look for work."
Gee. ma'am, l don't need to look
for work. It's staring me in de face
wherever / CO."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

1T also is the age at which a man Of
sixty-five
Pretends that he expects that he will
presently arrive
The age the man of eighty thinks he.
reached but yesterday
The age at which a woman throws her
powder puff away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

At last We are TO have a practical
test OF government ownership OF rail-
ways. The Alaska bill has gone
through both houses with a whoop
and will be Immediately signed by the
president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
No Trouble at All.

MARY, did you break this cup?"
yes, ma'am"
"Oh, Mary, how could you,"
ut was aisy enough, ma'am. Wan
little knock against the edge of the
sink done it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Now the English sunfragettes have
burned a Carnegie library. II becomes
possible for Andy 10 give away an
other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
The Flight Of Tine.

How time flea
Yes, doesn't It'll James Garfield
Smith has son who is old enough
to shave and Grover Cleveland Mig.
giles is bald-headed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

1T (education) contributes to the
security of free constitution in var
ious ways: By convincing those who
are Entrusted with the public admin
istration that every valuable end Of
government is best answered by the
enlightened confidence of the people,
and by teaching the people themselves
to know and value their own rights:
TO discern and provide against invas-
ions OF them; 10 distinguish between
oppression and necessary exercise of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Especial Correspondence II The Argus)
Washington. ID. C.. Feb. 19.-The
cry TO save the radium supply OF the
United States for the entire public
hIv coma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

I shoma at the age OF Ill. but probably
he never ate any OF the health foods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
SIZING HIM UP.

tits my opin-
ion," said her
father, that your
friend. young New
erdrcp, is a false
alarm"
He's ors e
t h a n that, pa
He's a powder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1870 Second ave.
rue. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postoriee a. second-eiAss natter.O
Rock IsIasd Member OF the Associates
Pres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Promote. then, as an object of pri-
mary Importance. institutions for the
general diffusion of knowledge. In pro-
portion as the structure of a govern
ment gives force TO public opinion. it
is essential that public opinion should
be enlightened" Farewell address,
Sept. II, 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

''In a country like this, where equal
liberty is enjoyed, where every man
may reap his own harvest, and where
there is so ample a field for every
mercantile and mechanical exertion, if
there can not be money found to ans
wer the common purposes of educa-
ton. it is evident that there is some
thing amiss in the ruling political
power, which requires a steady, regu-
lating,- and energetic hand to correct
and control letter from Mount
Vernon, April %, 17SS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Doesn't Feed Them.

Slimm-our landlady says she -
TO see her boarders have gooa apr
tiles. Smart-Well. some women Az
naturally crueL-Boston Iranscrip'
The future is purchased by the p's'
ent.--.Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

"A plan for the establishment of a
university in the federal city has fire.
quently been the subject OF converse
ton; but in what manner It is pro-
posed to commence this important in
stitution, on how extensive a scale,
the means by which it is to be effected.
how 1t is to be supported, or what pro-
gress is made in ii, are matters alto
gether unknown to me. have
greatly wished 10 see a plan adopted
by which the arts, sciences and bellies
lettres could be taught in their fullest
extent and (Which with me
is consideration OF great magnitude)
by assembling the youth from the diff
ferent parts OF this rising republic,
contributing from their intercourse and
interchange OF information to the re-
moval OF preiudices, which might per
haps sometimes arise from local cir
cumstances. The federal city, from its
centrality and the advantages which
in other respects it must have over any
other place in the United States, ought
to be preferred as a proper site for
such a university"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

knowledge is In every country the
surest basis Of public happiness. -
Speech to congress, Jan. s, 1890.
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GdIte Oeatibe 9ebfnden
in arUfer glnsiuabl.

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Naiic snr &ciic iu's 9nSlano BE-.
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mOrc.Siry HaGc Gnltqm pOuicslye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-23

over Sunday in the Topeka postomce
or II might have been received by her
in time to eject the apprehension Of
her daughter and the man who ac-
companfed her Sunday.
A. no alarm had been spread OF the
girls departure for Texas prior to
Sunday. night when they are said to
have left the Fort Worth hotel the
authorities here hope that they pur-
sued the plan of going to Galveston
which the girls letter said was EVIL
IDENTIFY held by the two men who ac-
companied her. She said she had over
heard one of them wiring to Galveston
to confederate there announcing that
they had got her., but were delayed
at Fort Worth by her having left the
train.
II that Is the case it is possible that
the government agentsNat Fort Worth
will be able to locate the man and girl
with the descriptions now in their pos
aSaaaion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-23
COMING TO TOPEKA.
Next Convention of Probate Judges to
Capital City.

Topeka will get the next annual
meeting of the Kansas State Probate
Judges association. due to the efforts
OF Judge Hugh Mcfarland, who il at
tending the present meeting in Abb
lene. The gathering numbers between
one hundred and 200 men including
probate judges and officers of juve-
nile courts. 1t Is of considerable inn
portance on account of the recommen-
dations for improvements in procedure
in probate and Juvenile court matters.
At Abilene the present meeting has
already adopted resolutions recon-
mending legislative action on four SUBJ
jects of general interest, the most far
reaching Of the four being in favor
of mothers pensions. Another resolu-
ton recommends legislative authorize
ton for the closing of estates in pro-
bate within a year where possible. An
other calls for a change in the mar
riage record plan SO that the originals
of all marriage licenses be returnable
to the probate Judge in the county
where issued, thus preserving a COM
plete record. A duplicate instead of
the original IL recommended sent to
the state registrar Of vital statistics at
the office of the state board of health
The Probate Judges association went
on record in support of county farms
for delinquent parents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-23
IN KANSAS CITY tennis
st. Louis and Chicago Players Won
Their First Rounds.

Kansas City, June 23.-St. Louis and
Chicago players won their games in the
first round Of the central west tennis
championship for women, which began
today. Miss Mary K. Voorhees, Of Chi
caEo. defeated Mrs. e. N. Powell. Kan
sas City champion: Miss Alice Prender-
CAST, st. Louis. champion, won from
/ Mrs. E. 8. Brigham. Kansas City. and
Miss Lesley La Beaume, st. Louis
eliminated Miss Dorothy Ludwig. Kan
sas City.
The contest between Mrs. Brigham
and Miss Prendergast was the fastest
OF the morning. and every game OF the
first set went to deuce. Mrs. Prender-
CAST frequently bafG1ed the Kansas City
player by drawing her to one side Of the
court and then smashing the ball over
the net to the opposite side where there
was no opportunity for a net or return.
A disappointment to the out of town
players was the fact that Mrs. Malcolm
MacNeill of Chicago was unable to be
present and defaulted. The st. Louis
entry list also was cut to four by with
drawals. The only St. Louis players on
the ground are Miss Prendergast. Miss
La Beaume, Miss Mimi Garesche and
Miss Isabel Leighton Hull
The doubles will start tomorrow.
Summary: Miss Mary K. VOORHEES,,
Chicago, won from Mrs. E. N. Powell,
Kansas City. 81. e3.
Miss Lesley La Beapme, st. Louis,
won from Miss Dorothy Ludwig, kan
sas City. 60. 80.
Miss Alice Prendergast, st. Louis,
won from Mrs. E. s.. Brigham, Kansas
City, 60, 60.
Miss Marian Newell. Kansas City, won
from Mrs. Malcolm MacNeill, Chicago,
default.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-23

fee of 800. A stay Of execution was
granted and this action ultimately re-
suited in Weisman's release upon pay
ment Of costs. The county commts-
sioners RENTED the 5ointist's fine and
he was given his liberty in the form Of
a parole by the Leavenworth district
Judge.
Following the shooting Of J. K. Cod
ding, former state prison warden,
Weisman's parole was revoked. Owing
to injuries received in the CoddinT en-
counter, Weisman was not sent to Jail
until last Saturday. He L. now in jail
and seeks his release for imprisonment
upon the old charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-23
= labor unions from political

partiea''
Mr.. Wanamaker believes the depart-
ments OF commerce and labor should
putes One of the things he found
wrong In labor unions was the limit
ing the number of th0oe who want to
learn trades. Speakfng Of capital Mr.,
Wanamaker said joins D. Rockefeller,
IT,, made . great mistake when ~
put President Wilson In the positiou
OF sendfng troops into Colorado.
II might be mistaken In this,s' he
said. 'but that IL the way feel about
it." :. :
Contact with the employees is .
remedy for much misunderstanding.
tho witness said. !"
There are labor unions which have
no other purpose than to protect their
their time getting their salaries raised
generally fail" -