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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
PROVES ITS VALUE.

The new department of labor. not
yet two years old, gives ample evil
dence OF its usefulness in Secretary's
Wilson's annual report. Besides the
general Investigations into the facts
OF Industrial life which il is constantly
conducting. the dissemination of data
vital TO the maintenance OF fair con-
ditions and the enforcement of jus
tice where unfs(r conditions obtain,
and the persistent promotion of pub
lie interest in the cause Of labor. the
department, comments the Peoria
Journal. proved its practical value
during the past year by bringing about
agreement between employers and
employees in % instances where strikes
were either imminent or in progress.
Among the more important labor diff
ficulties adjusted were those involv-
ing the tug men on the Great Lakes,
the Kanawha coal miners in West
Virginia. the indianapolis street car
operatives and the shop men of the
Baltimore < Ohio and Chicago & AL
ton railroads. The mediatory efforts OF
the department in the Calumet copper
strike, and the Colorado coal strike
were rejected, in both cases by the
employers
One complaint made in the report
of the children's bureau OF the depart
ment applies with special force to ILL
nois-that regarding the failure of
several states to enforce birth regis
tration. thus handicapping the depart
ments efforts to secure necessary vital
statistics. Illinois is a generation be-
hind the times in this matter. The
legislature at it's coming session should
enact laws to remedy this important
lack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

seaman's bill. he was essentially ST.
lent regarding new legislation.
His position is logical. The ma
tons urgent needs have been minis
tered to, business has a straight track
with no possible d1sorganizing legisla-
tive switches TO look out for. The
present congressional session in the
time until March will have its
hands full with appropriation meas
ures. unfinished business. and the sew
proposals made by the president.
The message was remarkable in at
least one respect-it- served notice
that the administration was not TO
be stampeded to a policy OF militar-
ism, II an issue can be found in this
the opposition is welcome to make
the most OF it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
ANGLING FOR AN ISSUE.

Seeming the struggle Of 1915 and
realizing the need of an issue. many
OF the republican newspapers are seiz-
ing upon what seems a promising
point of attack on the administration
in the recent message Of the presi-
dent
The message lacks the yirility OF
his earlier documents says one pub
LEGATION. 1T makes no demand for
constructive legislation" asserts an
other. 1T is ultra-pacific." Is the ten
or of still another criticism
II is not to be presumed. observes
the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, that
INSTRUMENTATION newspapers would
be enthusiastic In their endorsement
OF the presidents proposals but it
might be well TO analyze the situa-
ton in some OF its more important
bearings.
The sessions OF congress just
closed accomplished a seemingly i'm
possible amount OF legislation that
had been needed for years. II is now
IN force. Adjustment OF commercial
conditions to the new regime cannot
be brought about in a day President
Wilson recognized this fact and aside
from the one or two recommendations
such as the deyising OF means for the
acquisition OF q merchant marine and
The necessity for the passage OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN
NAVY.

According to the annual report OF
the surgeon general of the navy, this
branch of the national defense, from
a medical point of view is prepared TO
meet at least all peace-time demands.
\ summary of conditions during the
year includes, among other important
problems. the outbreak of smallpox on
the Ohio, which was particularly noted
by the lay press at the time. 1t win
be remembered that there were 20
cases Of smallpox with five deaths. No
cases occurred on the Vermont, al
though her men examined and Yacci-
mated just before sailing, were exposed
in the same manner as those of the
Ohio. An investigation showed, how
ever, that no vaccination had been
done on the Ohio for two years before
the outbreak. and vaccination OF the
crew Immediately after gave almost
80 per cent of takes, about what would
be expected in an unprotected commu-
nifty Among 100 recruits received on
the Ohio shortly before sailing for
Europe and vaccinated at that time.
not a single case occurred The re-
port mentions also a slight increase
in malaria, which is accounts, for by
the cases occurring on ships in Next
can waters. The surgeon-general sug-
gests that the white uniforms of the
"bluejackets" be replaced by some
thing more of a serviceable nature.
for example, khaki or forestry green.
He comments frequently on the need
for a hospital ship to accompany each
fleet, especially in relation to the OPP
erations at Vera Cruz. and the lessons
10 be gained by their study.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

The young man of engaging man
ners who is willing to hire himself
out as an escort to women is said to
have a fielu for his activities these
days. Even in Kansas City the new
profession has made its appearance,
but it is said to have originated in
New York. Parents who wish to send
their daughter to a concert have only
to telephone the beaux's bureau, indi-
cate the mental complexion that they
expect of the young man, and say
whether or not they want him to
wear evening dress. The bureau fills
the order, the girl sees the concert
and the young man is well paid for
his trouble. At least, we have all
this on the authority of the Kansas
City Star. which is published in Kan
sas City and ought to know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Have Such Taking Ways.
(Sterling Gazette.D


The merchants have considerable to
say, when in a confidwential mood, of
various people who swipe small ar
ticles from their stores when they
think no one is looking at them. Some
say that among their best customers
there are some who have great habit
of pilfering small things. They think
they are not noticed but this is a mis-
take. A man or a clerk has worked
up to a nicely in this matter and they
can tell by the actions of a man or
woman if they have any thoughts of
taking things. They say they dare
not let the culprit know these things
are taken for they would quit trading
there and the amount that is taken is
too small to make much of a fuss
about. So to those who formed this
habit, it might be well to desist for
they may be the ones who are known
by the owners of the stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Drady.M.D.
Plain Sore Throat.

I throat must be thorough, even though
the patient doesn't feel very sick.
Briefly, the following measures
should be carried out: /. Stop soil
ing your fingers with saliva stop
I spreading your disease among your
friends and neighbors. = Have the
throat painted with a strong disin-
fectant at the very first signs of
| trouble-by, or under the directions
of your doctor. 3. Take dose of
salts. 4. Take internally, every two
hours for five doses, about ten grains
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - long name.
/ but a good medicine, which does tend
to discourage the germs. >. Milk or
, light diet for "a hours, 6. Rest. 7.
Plenty of cold. fresh air.
Gargle? Cold fresh air is the best
gargle.
Questions and Answers.
J. b. writes: Some time ago you
said that the colon should not be
flushed when one is in good health
VIII you kindly tell me why not. and
also answer my previous questions,
whether you would consider a person
very anaemic whose blood tests 20 per
cent hemoglobin?
htDlN-
The colon should not be flushed for
the same reason that the ureters. the
gallsac, the eustachian tubes and the
stomach should not be flushed in ordi-
nary health-because had God so in
tended, a good. servicable apparatus
would undoubtedly be furnished with
each human being. In secondary amaze
mia 40 per cent of hemoglobin would
not signify a serious grade of amaze
mia; in primary anaemia it might BY |
the way, for a stamped addressed en-
velope you save onerous delay.
l. NJ. writes that she DOESN'T like !
meat and enjoys vegetables and fruit /
but becomes easily fatigued. though !
perfectly well She asks why.
Reply
Old age is one guess. But L. NJ |
writes like a girl of twenty-five Then |
our second guess is too much tango.
But l.. VI. seems a sensible girl. So |
our last guess is that she is run down.
or at least she should run down and
see her doctor.
r. c. asks: Is there any risk to
health involved in taking emmena-
gogue pills? Surprising. of course, the
suppression is due to taking cold.
Reply.
Taking cold never produces that re-
suit. and there is absolutely no legiti-
mate and safe use for emmenagogue
pills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Bargain Hunting.

An amusing story is told in connec-
ton with the early days of Sir J. B.
Robinson, the South African million
aire. He was crossing the Vaal river
in 1869. looking for diamonds. He
asked the natives il they had seen
any pretty stones" and at last he
found a man who had a diamond. II
was a small stone. and the prospector
offered him so for It, but he refused
20 part with f. He increased his of
fer TO Gl2, but still the man refused.
What will you take for it?" he was
asked.
Twenty goats" was the firm reply:
nothing less"
= sent on 10 the nearest farm" says
Sir J. y. Robinson in telling the story,
and bought 20 goats for G7 los. and
so got possession OF my first diamond"
London Globe.
France takes practically all the sur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Dec. II in Americn
History.

iS0T-Johu Greenleat Whittier sr,
horn in Haverhill. Mass. dieo ~,
Commander William u CcN.' t.d
L. :. y. destroyer OF the COM. nc,
crate ram Albermarle. died. o0''
1872 ,.r
1881 Isaac Israel Hayes arc''e 'N'
err died: horn 1882 p,,S.
1912 The United States infornleN I'D ~.
sla that the treaty OF 49,
terminate on Jan. !, l0lo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Why Editors Beat Their Wives.

/ Why Editors Beat Their Wives.
Hello, this the sportin' editor?"
He is not in this minute
We'll, say, me and a couple oil
friends has got in argymint over a
fight an we want you to put us right
BE glad to tell you if l know
We'll, youse ought to-"
who is ii speaking"
Makes no difference. Old frield OF
your paper. Few of us just having .
social drink together"
What is it you wish to know?''
kin you tell me how many rounds
tn fight between Jim Kelley and Sol
Isaacs went? They only fought onct,
you know"
Never heard of them"
you didn't? You're a funny editor
Why, they got together several years
ago"
"Where?"
That's what I'm askin' youse"
Have you any idea where?"
IF | did Id hip youse. 1t was some
where's out west. But what | want to
know is how many rounds they
fought
"I'll take your name and have the
sporting editor get the information for
YOU and you may call up again tomor-
row"
We've got bet up and we've got
to know right now"
We'll. l can't tell you right now"
Guess I'll call up the police sta
ton"
That probably would help some"
MAYOR Harrison has decided TO al
low the people of Chicago so inclined
TO make fools of themselves to their
hearts content New Years eve. He
has come to the conclusion that If they
insist on buying headaches that they
ought TO be permitted to get ones they
will remember for at least another
year.
J. NJ. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

There is nothing surprising in the
report from the fashion centeTs that
women's skirts are to be fuller. It
was impossible to make any further
changes in the other direction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

The party who declines to help the
good fellow fund because OF the fund
for clothing for poor children probably
viii also refuse TO give anything TO the
clothing fund because Of the good fel-
low movement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

ROOSEVELTS reason for refusing
to become a witness before the house
naval committee is problematical, but
Is is not improbable that the colonel
feared he would not be able to tell a
story sensational enough to draw him
a position on the first page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Part of England. at least, now real
ICES that a war is being fought. Per
haps the bombardment Of British
ports by German vessels will react in
a rush to the recruiting stations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Schwab. the iron master, is not per
hitting his Germany ancestry to stand
in the way Of profit in dealing with
the allies. Perhaps he argues that is
one way TO prove neutrality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
a Real Pleasure

(Sibley, Iowa, Tribune.T
Mr.Taft is mentioned as the re-
publican candidate for president in
1916. ffhe republicans could go far
Their and fare worse. Mr.. Taft is a
mighty fine man. He proved himself
great vote getter in Utah and Yer
mont in 1912, and he is such a cheer
full loser that it is a real pleasure to
beat him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

TERMS-Ten cents per week. by car
rter. in Rock Island. Sc per year by mai.
In advance
Complaints or delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified In every
Instance where Il Is desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority su the premises.
All communications OF argum .ntative
Character political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIiea-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in ali departments. Cen
trsl Union. Rock Island .45. 1145 and
21f5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
WEATHERING THE STORM

off in the sweat and blood of future
generations.
Things are not yet as we would like
to see them, but there is great deal
to be thankful for in the present and
much to hope for in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

TALKING of being unable to sleep
soundly o nights. how would you like
to have your clothes hung up in
home along the English coast?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Probably the colonel imagines he
has given the house naval committee
a severe slam in declining to appear
before it to testify as to the state of
the nations defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Apparently Japan's duty to return
Kaio Chau to China is not so clear to
the Nipponese now as it was when the
place was still in the hands of the
Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

ONE day of rest is assured the read
er of the war news. The English cen
sor announces there will be no informa-
ton given out Christmas day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

An Indiana man took two quarts
of whiskey 10 cure a toothache and
the remedy was so successful that it
was necessary. to call in an under
taker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
An Accident.

(Palo Alto, Iowa, Reporter)
She had been visiting her sister there,
but was called home by an accident
that happened to her mother. The lat
ter slipped and fell and injured her
somewhat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
Lots o. Iron.

philadelphia Inquired.)
1t strikes us there will be something
ironical this year in the salutation,
Peace on earth, good will to men,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

SEARS may be a small burg, but II
must be admitted it has some folks
who keep their ears pretty close to the
ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

Hard times apparently has failed to
bring about a slump in the demand
for divorces in Rock Island county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

IF you intend helping to give a
happy Christmas to the poor kiddies
of your city you'll have to hurry. The
Argus Santa Claus Fund Committee
will tegin making purchases the first
of next week There are more chill
dren to care for this year than last
and therefore the fund must be larger.
If you only knew how far a couple of
dollars would go in sending happiness
into poverty-strickel homes you would
not hesitate a moment in getting out
your check book. Do it right now.
Send your contribution to The Argus
Santa claus Fund Committee. The
MONEY, you may be assured, will be
wisely expended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

cold plunge. Great stuff when one
grows accustomed to it. Try it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

JUDGING by the reports of their
visitations to the theatres of war, the
European kings are becoming regular
first nighters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

A little tea put in the starch ass'
for brown linen preserves It's cow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
S I'll O p
EARLY

Buy your Christmas
presents EARLY-early
in the day, and do it
now. That will be your
biggest gift of the holt
days to the workers be
hind the counters and
on the delivery wagons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

AFTER the kaiser got a report OF
yesterdays war movements it is likely
that his throat trouble showed instant
improvement. He probably was able
to take his matted milk this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
THE ARGUS.

Published daily At 1924 Second ave
nue., Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postoffice as second-class rnatter)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

France takes practically all the sur
plus products of Martinique.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17
The Daily Story

How Mo'lie Escaped-By Alice G. Bropan.
Copyrighted. Assoe,sted Literary r,urega
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

BY The J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-17

r. c. asks: Is there any risk to
health involved in taking emmena-
gogue pills? Supposing. of course, the
suppression is due to taking cold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-08
BLAIR BUYS NEXT
TO POST-OFF|CE
Takes Over Commonwealth Bank
Stock in Old Dominion
Building Company.
MAY ERECT BIG SKYSCRAPER
Sale Of 800 Shares for $4,000
Confirmed by Chancery
Court.
MAY ERECT BIG sKYsCRAPER

By agreement between Receivers
John r. Lightfoot and James w. Cor
don, Of the Commonwealth Bank and
the old Dominion Building Company,
500 shares OF the Virginia Building
Corporation. which owned the north
west corner OF Eleventh and Main
Streets. have been sold TO \. Bierne
Blair, representing himself and a syn
dicatc, for $4,000. The report OF the
receivers of the Commonwealth Bank.
filed yesterday in the Chancery Court,
was accepted by Judge Moncure, and
the sale OF the property TO Mr.. Blair
ordered TO be ratified. The Common
wealth Bank owned $50 shares of the
capital stock of the Virginia Building
Corpora tion and. by the decree of the
sale To Mr.. Blair and the syndicate.
will obtain more cash with which Ia
reimburse the depositors who lost their
money when the bank failed.
The agreement between the Common
wealth Bank and the Old Dominion
Building Company as to the disposi
tion OF their stock In tho Virginia
Building Corporation was reached
through the following resolution adopt t
cd by the officers OF the Old Dominion
Company: BE 1t resolved:
That the secretary and treasurer
be authorized and instructed to unite
With the receivers OF inc common
wealth Bank. Incorporated. in selling,
transferring and delivering all of the
stock OF the Virginia Building
Corporation. in which this company is
interested, on the basis of $4,000 for
500 shares. upon such terms as the
said receivers may think best"
Judge Moncure dccrccd that the sale
should be confirmed and directed the
receivers Of the Commonwealth Bank
to unite with the Old Dominion Build
ing Company III transferring the stock
of the Virginia Building Corporation
to Mr. Blair and his associates The
terms of the sale are TO be $4,000 in
cash and the balance to be paid with
In thirty days from date. January g.
1t is understood that the property
at Eleventh and Main Streets has been
offered TO the Federal government, and
that If the offer be not accepted, a
twenty building will he
erected on the site now occupied bs
two small buildings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-08
CONSUMER is BLAMED
He Is Responsible for High Cost O
Living.

lie Is Responsible for High Cost of
Living.
Chicago, Ill, January T--Blame was
hNed to-day III the matter of tho high
cost of living. Despite his clarnor at
the high cost of eggs and the price
OF meat and the price Of everything
IT is the consumer himself who is re-
sponsible Tor the situation.
That is the dictum OF the retail gro
GERS. tho executive officers Of whose
national association met in Chicago
to-day.
Did you ever hear OF foreigner
crying about the high cost or Nv
inE" demanded Sol Westerheld chair
man OF the relation committee OF the
national association. You did not IL
Is the American or the very much
Ancricanized foreigner VINO does the
shouting. Your real foreigncrs-and
he IS to be found in practically all
neighborh o oodn-inay be u great meat
cater, but when meat is high he cuts
down on his supply
s. w. Straus, banker, TO day assert :
cd that he would endcavor to bring
about conference Of the Offices of the
Groccrs Association and representa-
iivcs OF the American Society for
Thrift. OF which he is chairman Of the
organization committee. The idea OF
the organization Is 10 raise the stand
ARD OF individual thrift.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-08
DENY CHARGE OF CoWARDlcE
Omcers OF the Manuel Calvo Claim
They Did Everything Possible.

New York, January 7.--Oficcrs Of
the Spanish steamship Manuel Calvo
were indignant today when they
heard that Captain Alfred Gunter, OF
the tank steamer Oklahoma, had found
fault with the efforts they made to
rescue his crew when the Oklahoma
broke In two on last Sunday OF Barne-
gat. They declared they had done all
they could. and that some OF their
men- Were in the hospital suffering
from injuries received when their life
boat was dashed against the ships
side.
In Boston Captain Gunter was quoted
as saying:
That Spaniard just fooled around
He put over boat and then fooled
around some more. and finally picked
up his boat and went away"
Speaking for Captain Juan Bcnet an
officer OF the Manuel Calvo said to-
day:
HE dd everything no could. lie
dropped one life-boat overheard and
1t was smashed by the seas. and We
mad difficulty in saving our own men
IN 1T. When darkness came Captain
Benct dared not remain near the Ok
iahoma because she was showing no
lights. He had to steam away for the
safety Of his own passengers. But
he did not desert her"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-08
TIME TOO SHORT TO REPLY
Railroads Not Able to Anxyyer Ques
tinms Prnnmnnded hx l. G.. G..

Washington. January 1.--Railroads
asking ii > per cent increase in freight
rates before the Interstate Commerce
Commission to-day baked at answer
ing the list OF seventy-three questions
propounded by the commission In ref
erence TO their business.
Counsel for the New York Central
stated that too short a time had been
given the corporations TO compile the
answers. Other railroads also stated
that it would be impossible TO reply
during the month OF January. as re-
quested by the commission.
IT was estimated that $4,000 would
have to be expended by the New York
Central before an adequate reply could
be made TO the commissions query
about the lighteragc business in New
York harbor proposal for an eN-
tension OF time was taken under con-
sidera ton.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion announced to-day that the shin
pers' right to be heard would he
passed upon by the commission next
week.