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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
POTTER SELECTED
TO FILL VACANCY
Appointed Superintendent Mail
Division of the Local
Postoffice.

Herchel E. Potter, 1241 Fourteenth
and a half street, was appointed sup.
erintendent of the mail division of the
Rock Island postoffice. Saturday eve.
ming by Postmaster Harry P. Simpson,
to succeed the late d. Frederick Krell,
whose death last week left that posi-.
ton vacant His appointment was
favorably received by his fellow en-
ployes, with whom he has been popu-
lar during his many years of service.
Mr.. Potter was selected for the posi-
ton, because of seniority. He was
one OF the four from the local Office
who established the excellent record
of 100 per cent in the recent mail
clerks examination in Rock Island.
Mr.. Potter has been in the service for
the last IS years, continuously with
the exception of one year. He resign
ed in 1906, reentering the following
year Charles A Sedan, formerly of
the substitute list, becomes mail clerk
automatically, through Mr.. Potter's
promotion.
Mr.. Krell's death also leaves a va
cancy in the position of secretary of
the local board of examiners. The
postmaster expects to make this ap-
pointment within the next few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
REALTY CHANGES

Anton Z. Froyd to Samuel Button,
lot IL, block 4. R. Walkers place,
South Moline, $1,000.
l.. r. Mace to Asa B. and Alice NJ.
Fullerton, lot 2, Dexter's sub division
of lot 6, southeast quarter section 10
17-2w, S1.O0.
E. II. Stafford to John Snyder. lot
10. block IA, first addition Silvis. $500.
Rosa l.. Kuhl to John F. Kmil, in
terest southeast quarter. southeast
quarter and west half southeast quar-
ter section 25-I9-2e. $500.
w. Z. Bailey to John M. Fostch,
part lot "a and 35. w. E. Bailey's
Woodlawn addition. South Rock Is
land, $1.00.
w. Z. Bailey to William T. War
wig part lot % and 81. w. z. Bailey's
Oak Grove, Rock Island, 800.
Guyer & White TO Rene Van Puy-
nelds, lot 16 and II, block 212. New
Shops addition, East Moline. 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
MCCORMICK WILL
NOT SPEAK HERE
Noted Progressive Leader Un-
able to Address Rally
Planned Tuesday

An engagement of the "gravest i'm
portance" will prevent Medill McCor-
mick. prominent progressive leader,
from addressing a rally which the
third party men had arranged for to-
morrow evening. Mr.. Mccormick was
TO have spoken in Monmouth this eve
ming and intended to come here from
the Maple City.
However, this morning word came
to w. Fl. Walker, township chairman,
stating that a very important matter
prevented him, Mccormick, from max
ing the trip planned. THE time is too
short to secure another orator of the
same Importance and therefore the
meeting planned for tomorrow even
ing has been abandoned" declared Mr..
Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

CLUB IS SECURED
r. P. Hale of This City Sue.
ceeds Walter Ashley at Rock
Island Organization

Announcement is made today that
r. P. Hale of this city has been ap-
pointed steward at the Rock Island
club, succeeding Walter Ashley, who
resigned some time ago. George Stew
enson has been filling the position
temporarily.
Mr.. Hale is said to be well qualified
for his work. He has had years Of
experience in the dining car service
of the Santa F'e and Rock Island roads.
He has also been employed in some OF
Chicago's most exclusive organizations
as well as at the Noon Day club OF
Kansas City. He will assume his new
duties April 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

ty, Ind, where she spent the early
years of her life. Her maiden name
was Rachel Shane, and she was unit
ed in marriage to Henry Tompkins in
1853 in Indiana. Two years later the
couple came west, and settlei n ar
what was known as Brownsville, Ill.
Later they settled on a farm three
miles west of Milan, where they lived
until the death of Mr.. Tompkins,
May 81. 1889, and since that time Mrs.
Tompkins made her home in Milan.
One adopted son, Squire F. Dean,
who resides west of Milan, survives,
and a half brother. Joseph A. Engle,
of Francisville, Ind.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
from the NJ. f. church at Milan. Rev.
A. Dixon officiating. Burial will be
made at Dunlap cemetery. south of
Andalusia-
Mckeever Infant.
venard McKeever, 9-day-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer McKeever, 701h
Ninth street. died at PAS this morn
ing. The baby had been i'll since
birth. The funeral services were
held from the home this afternoon at
2:30. Interment was in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs. Cordeiia Spear.
Funeral of Mrs. Cordelia Spear was
held at o'clock this morning from
Knox's chapel. Dean J. ]. Quinn had
charge of the services. Interment
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs. Henry Brandt.
The funeral services for Mrs. Henry
Brandt were held at 1 o'clock this
afternoon from the Yuma Methodist
Interment was made in GENE
terry at that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
SUBJECTS FOR NEXT
INSTITUTE CHOSEN

w. H. Ashdown, superintendent OF
farm institutes for the Fourteenth
congressional district, announces that
the subjects to be discussed at the in
stitute at Port Byron next winter
Dec. 16 and 17-are live stock, dairy
ing, soils and fertility, roads and
bridges, household science and poul-
try. Among the speakers assigned TO
this county are c. C. Pervier of Shelf
field. on live stock, and A n. Abbott
of Morrison, on soil fertility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

for storage use. The building will be
entirely fire-proof 1t will be provided
with an elevator. A lowerator is also
to be installed. This is an automatic
device to lower goods to the shipping
room.
Metal covered doors are to be in
stalled The heating plant is to be Of
modern type. Collins Bros. are the
contractors. c. d. McLane is the arch
itect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

Henry Darts Sons, Rock Islands
pioneer Wholesale grocers, will begin
Immediately the erection OF an $50. 900
building to be located at the west cor
ner OF Nineteenth street and First av-
enue. The structure. 1O0x1Oo feet. will
ultimately go five stories high, but for
immediate use it is planned to
make it three stories. Distinctly mod
eru ideas of warehouse construction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
Nine-Tenths of Crime in
Germany Traceable to
DRINK
Says Emperor William
William

The Naval Cadets to Free Germany from EVIL
e ss" Hi a %ss william Tr.ss ,. s: c:ss Published
give upon question which
lies heavily upon my heart for my nation 1t the question: The Al
81 we'll that the pleasure of drinking old herit
the We however henceforth free ourselves
from this evil in connection by selt-d1sc1pine
made observation that
greater number of criminal submitted for adudca
the alcohol
cit passed for extraordinary everness the youth earlier
examples,
"These the Thirty Year War, but
Entirely from the which need further
desire appse point for future in
the first line AS will observe during the course OF
board the service has reached
SUCH heign d OF Stfenuousn as you ti iI p
fresh the real depends
will decide! These undermined through alcohol
you will later have the ships and the
picture during
when these.
STEADY nerves and a cool headp
That nation quantity
Through example should be the That works
most with mankind
of this that
academy board ship disturbing
fende yourselves take heed that the indulgence
There being organized in Good Tempar lodges
have joined hope will do all aid the
join need merely the typical example of the English navy
where and officers have already joined the dvan
at question navy people
educate the people abstain from alcohol shall gain healthy
at great question through who
leave the service the idea will be brought
lifted That is work in which bid you your
Does This Look Like Mere Moderation?
VOTE YES AND CLEAN UP
Local Option League, 2Ol-2O2 Robinson Bid:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
COOPERATIVE STORE
PLANS TO BE TALKED

Plans have been completed for a
mass meeting which will be held to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock at Indus
trial hall. for the purpose of discussing
the proposed cooperative grocery store
for the tri-cities.
John II. Walker. president of the
Illinois Federation of Labor. and Wal
ter Higgins. manager of a large CO
operative store in Chicago, are to be
speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
Mrs. Rachel Tompkins.

Mrs. Rachel Tompkins. aged rs.
died at $50 Saturday evening at her
home in Milan of pneumonia Little
hope was held out from the first, ow-
ing TO her advanced age. She was
born Aug. rs, 1895. In Dearborn couI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

are embraced In the plans and the
building will be one of the most com
plete of its character to be found in
this section Of the state.
The plans call for reinforced con-
crete, skeleton construction, with
brick curtain walls. The first floor will
be used for shipping purposes and Of
flee compartments, the latter to be
situated on the east side of the lower
floor. The second and third floors are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

Mrs Morris some years ago was
elected mother" of the 126th regi-
nsnt and IS held in affectionate re-
gard by survivors OF that command.
On three occasions the 126th has held
reunions in Rock Island, the last one
eeing last summer. and always the
members went in body to call upon
Mrs. Morris.
NO one, perhaps. knew Mrs. Morris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30
CIVIL SERVICE TEST
HELD HERE APRIL rs

Announcement is made today that
on April % a civil service examination
for clerks and carriers will be held at
the Rock Island postoffice. II is impor-
tantl that all who wish TO qualify for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-30

the postal service take this test, as APP
pointments are made from the list of
eligibles who succeed in passing it.
An examination for elevator conduc-
tor will be held at the postoffice
April s.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
Not a Valid Objection

Discussing the short ballot proposal several
state newspapers seem to fear that transform
ing offices now elective into appointive places
will to that extent deprive the people Of their
power Of self-government The objection Is
made that vesting the governor with authority
to name the heads of administrative depart
ments is a tremendous concentration OF power
at the expense of the voters. This is the old
question OF direct or representative government
the same argument would require us to
choose the presidents cabinet officers by popu-
lar vote, and, carried to its logical end, would
require us to elect every person in the public
service.
AS a matter OF fact, however, the people OF
Nebraska have gone on record, when they last
had the opportunity to express themselves, as
against elective administration officers even at
the increase of the governors responsibilities
The last time we amended our state constitution
created a new board OF control to take
charge of all reformatory and charitable insti-
tutions, the members of this most important
board being appointed by the governor for six
years-that Is, for terms overlapping the terms
OF three governors. When that amendment
was in course of adoption no one SO far as we
recall, seriously suggested that the board OF
control be made elective, or that in making
these places appointive the people were being
deprived of self-government.
theoretically, every public servant should
be the choice Of the people he serves, but in
practice this choice must be indirect by leaving
the selection OF subordinates to the Responsible
executive heads of the government. So II be-
comes question merely OF where the line shall
be drawn. The present tendency everywhere is
to restrict elective officers to those that have
the determination of policies of government,
and to authorize them to appoint their admin
istrative assistants subject to accountability for
efficiency and results.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
mGermnn RrutnIitY.n
George Sylvester viereck in Fatherla

George Sylvester Vereck In Fatherland.
Among a thousand men. there invariably two
three brutes. This lie true Of the English less
than the Begians of the French it is true. in
lesser degree OF the Germans for the discipline
of the German army visits heavy penalties upon the
soldier who nflcts injuries upon harmless non-com-
batants
II Germany destroyed Louvaln It did because the
non-combatants in that city attacked German soldiers
The Belgian story that the German soldiers shot at
themselves absurd to receive credence We can
not conceive of German army suddenly turning its
against itself. The destruction of Louvain
act OF humanity for II will teach other
batants wherever they may be. to keep their guns
out OF their hands. In New York the possession of
firearms is mlsdemeanor even in times of peace
In possession or the use OF firearms by non
combatants is offense Justly punishable with death
The penalty of Douvain will the lives of women
and children. we'll the art treasures. of other
cities in Belgium and in France for it lesson
will be remembered
But story printed In papers Of German soldiers
wantonly killing little children, shooting nurses OF
hacking off the of old peasant woman who
merely stretched out her hand 10 bid them god-speed
is ie and its publication in this country is nothing
short of a crime II II could be proved would be
willing to stop at tho publication of THE Father
land" But will not accept the testimony OF hys-
tercal and frightened children. filtered through
English channels
The German government too proud to deny such
dastardly stories officially. has made It possible for
American correspondents investigate for themselves
the reports OF German cruelty Belgians Meanwhile
of German blood and affliation, stake our own
stainless record in this country and the record Of
German Americans in the Civil upon the presump-
ton OF German innocence. Are like wild beasts
and have klnsnen who fought battles stained
the flag of the Union with the blood infants7 II
not then why believe the assertion that our
brothers are guilty of crimes that would make even
Caligula blush.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
Topics of the War
why they went to war.


The British and German white papers giving the
diplomatic correspondence that preceded the war have
been made public. From these II appears that tho
various nations involved for the following
reasons accepting each statement OF It's own
CASE:
Austria: Because servis would not permit Austrian
officials take part in Investigations in serva into
the responsibility OF servans for the murder Of the
Austrian crown prince anad princess.
Serva. Because upon its refusal TO accede TO this
demand OF Austria on the ground that II would be
sacrificing its sovereignty. and in spite Of it's
proposal to leave the matter TO arbitration, Austria
attacked IT,
Russia: Because Austria making war upon
Servia
Germany: Because Russia declined 10 cease MOBILIZE
ing it's army-a mobilization which Germany believed
directed at itself as well at its ally. Austria.
France: Because its ally. Russia, attacked by
Germany
Belgium: Because its neutral territory, whose neu-
trality guaranteed by treaty signed by Germany,
was invaded by German arms.
England: Because Germany had violated the treaty
guaranteeing neutrality OF Belgium, of which both
Germany and England signers
Japan: its treaty with England bound II 10
join with England when the peace Of the Far East
threatened
The impartial historian will day know how TO
apportIon the final responsibility for the great
among the nations that entered It. We merely
report what each nation has to say for itself
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
A Mutual Interest.

Judging from the preparations, Omaha
day" will doubtless prove to be one OF the red
letter days OF the state fair this year. as It
should be every year. The plan Of sending
delegation from the metropolis on one particu-
lar day tends TO make our interest more definite
and center the attention Of other cities and
towns the states big annual exposition The
Omaha day idea is a good one, too, for the
reason that II enables Omaha TO manifest fits
good will for Lincoln, which reciprocates in
turn by its delegations TO our Ak-sar-Ben fes-
tivities.
True, neither the fair nor Ak-sar-Ben is to
be considered a local institution; on the con-
trary both belong to the whole state, yet each
is held necessarily where local pride naturally
and properly claims special interest SO the
two cities rightly feel the sentiment OF mutual
interest in these exchanges Of visits, which we
sure is equally gratifying to our friends
throughout the state
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
An Opening for Home Missionary Work

A large delegation of representative busi-
ness men from Chile is to tour the United
States early in 1915, coming by way OF the Pan
anna, and Chicago---and doubtless other cities.
is preparing to entertain the visitors on a very
elaborate scale. They will, of course, be shown
every attractive feature in and about Chicago,
then escorted in special train to some OF the
eastern cities, with view OF impressing them
with the magnitude and stability Of our bust
ness interests, as we'll our country and its life
In general
Here Is an opportunity, It seems to us, for
Omaha to get in a little home missionary work,
itself. Why not see to II that these distin-
guished Chileans visit our city and slater II
we could not offer sufficient lnducement our
selves to bring the special excursion here. we
might do so by joining hands with other neigh
boring cities. Certainly the greatest section of
the middle west empire must not be seen only
from the car windows OF fast-moving train.
The travellers will go to San Francisco for the
exposition and should be detained here either
going or coming for a thorough inspection of
our industries and resources.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
Make II the Last War.
LeslIe's Weekly.


II s said that the terrific struggle Europe will
settle nothing; that II Germany wins and levies It's
tribute OF gold and territory the subugated nations
will bide their time Until strong enough to seek
venge; that II the allies win Germany humbled in
the dust. viii not forget its and when
gathers renewed strength will call them to
count. This should not be.
When the terrible struggle has ended it should end
in accord with the civilization Of the Twentieth
fury. The nations who at each others threats
not the only sufferers. The world IL In tears
and anguish and the world should unite at the close
of the and insist imperative demand In
the interests OF the worlds welfare That de-
mand should be for pledge the part of every
blatant that II win dissrm
In this great century OF civilization and Christian
ity, the war In Europe is insult both. But what
shall say H. at its awful chose It shall teach no
lesson and leave men and women better than they
when the carnage began7
Let have peace throughout the world We can
never have II long arsenals and battleships
OF greater to a nation than churches
school houses.
Peace can be commanded in way, and that is
by refusing to purchase the war bonds of the manu-
featured products OF any nation that will not con-
sent to general disarmament
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
Backing Up On the Tariff.

Our amiable democratic contemporary is
quoting the republican platform of 1912 to
justify the failure of the democratic tariff to re-
deem the democratic promise to reduce the high
cost OF living. But the democrats during the
campaign denied both the premise and the con-
clusion of the republican platform and stood on
their own declaration that the protective tariff
was to blame for high prices II what the re-
pubiicans said is to be accepted now, then the
democrats are admitting that they sought and
obtained votes by false pretenses
The democrats in their platforms time and
again have charged that the protective tariff
was responsible, not only for high living cost
but also for trusts and combinations in restraint
OF trade. But We have had a democratic tariff
for more than a year without either appreciably
reducing prices or noticeably interfering with
the trusts that were supposed to be thriving
only because Of the enjoyment Of protective
duties. There is just one thing for the demo-
Gratis to do. and that is to admit frankly that
their position on the tariff has all along been
mistaken and has been proved by events to be
untenable.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
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Aithough ushered In by thunder shower the day
was fine for the state fair. Senator Van wyek
furnished the oratory but the horse were more
interesting.
The Union Paeifies again defeated by the
St Paus. Is to o. this time. Vsner the new man
taken from the Keokuks, established himself at once
as good catcher and a safe batsman for the home
team.
According to story from Chicago the new
Galloway management for the Union Pacific Is pre-
pairing 70 let out lot OF old Clark officials among
them J. w. Morse general passenger agent p r.
Shelby. general freight agent and superintendents J.
p. Nichols, II. II. Egbert and w p Doddridge
The anti-monopoIy congressional convention nom-
mated Charles H. Brown FOR congress.
George LOOMS and Miss May waggoner were
married yesterday afternoon the residence OF the
brides parents The ceremony performed by Rev
J. W Harris. and the young couple left for Boston
on wedding tour.
The finest exhibition OF musical instruments at
the state fair Is made by A. Hospe jr who deserves
great credit for bringing out the only baby grand
plano the grounds.
The Young Peoples association OF the First Pres
pyeran church has elected these officers: President
h A. Doud; vice president, George A. Joplin; secre-
tary Miss Lydia p. Wilson; treasurer Miss Hastings
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-10
LINES TO A DEPARTED FRIEND.

My friend has gonei He was to me
More than q brother,
Good kind and patient. All! Like him
There'll DO no other.
He, cheer and comfort brought unto
My modest dwelling;
Though others thought him carven stone,
Cold and repelling.
At any hour | called on him,
He ne'er denied me:
NV troubles vanished in the air
With him beside me.
We were united by bond
But death could sever.
IT'S broken now, and he has gone
From me-forever.
He slipped away as twilight fell
And left me weeping.
No more he'll waken at my call;
He's sweetly sleeping
He lies before me. peaceful, still.
Calm and collected,
While am bowed meath sorrows pail,
Sad and detected.
I'm not ashamed that on his bier
My tears are falling.
Nor that my spirit in its grief
Its mate is calling.
My dear old friend! I'll mourn for you
Until life ceases.
My good old pipe! IT'S shattered in
just seven pieces.