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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06

ity of Jesus and sold herself 10 the
miserable egotism Of nationaiism.
There was no patriotism ia Jesus.
He was for humanity
War il utterly. abominabiy. horribly
opposed to Christ.
1t is the very spirit Of AHtiChristt
II the nominal Christians Of Europe
had simply said We will not 90 out
and kill cur neighbors. Take us and
shoot us. We can die. We cannot deny
our Master" there would have been
no war There would have been no
cannon fodder.
They did not do this because they
were spiritual towards. The young
men Of Columbia are spiritual heroes
/ am with them. ] would vastly
rather die with them for refusing 10
90 to war. die win them against q
wall. shot a. traitors. than TO die kill
ing Germans or Nexicanss because the
government at Washington mad blum
dered.
It IS the uil5tar5st who IS the COW
ard. The whole trooc Of staggering
swashbGckfing. hell-roa-ing alarnists
who are dong their best 70 thrust
their courtr- into the horrors Of war,
simply because their minds are IN
capable Of reason, their eyes Incapable
Of vision. and their souls incapable of
49, higher courage than q f5st-HFht--
these are tire poEtrooas. these the reat
cra-ans In humanfty's conflict
The Victories Of christeadam have
beer won by the cross not By the
sword
It IS the martyrs. not the conquer
org. that constitute the ssed Of prog
ress.
Tbs courage we want i the Chris
ttan courage Of vision, Ct intelligence.
Of heroic seil-sacrifce, aud not the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06
The COURAGE THIS NATION NEEDS
By Rev. Frank Crane in Christian Herald.

At q mass meeting Of the National
Security league held at Carnegie hall
in New York city on June IA, Mr.. Had-
son Maxim read letter tnat he had
received from EX-Presjdent Roosevelt
The letter severely criticized those
who are active in their endeayOrs to
promote peace and TO abate mijtarism.
A number Of college students, In
Columbia university and elsewhere,
have bound themselves not only to op-
pose war as q method of settling inter
national disputes. but also to refuse to
enlist as soldiers if such enlistment
is for the purpose of killing citizens Of
another country in an endeavor to ad-
Just international relations.
These young men have done moth
irg but carry out the plain teachings
of Christianity They pledge them
selves for humanity as against that
debased and mad natonalism that is
now making Europe q hell If their
example were followed by all profess
ed Christians it would mean the sud
den end Of al war
What Roosevelt Says.
OF these college men Mr. Roosevelt
says: THE course of conduct which
these men and those like them advo-
cate for the nation would Of course
not only mean q peculiarly craven
avoidance Of national duty by our
people at this time but would also in
evitably tend permanently TO enc0ur-
age the spirit Of individual Cowardice
no less than Of national cowardjce."
Extending his remarks, Mr.. Roose-
Welt continues. We'll meaning people,
as we all know. sometimes advocate a
/ course of action which is infamous;
and, as was proved by the great Cop
perhead party SO years ago. there are
always some brave men TO be found
condoniug or advocating deeds Of ma
r0naI c0wardice
But the fact remains that the adv0-
I Gates Of paciicism who have been most
/ prominent in cur country during the
past five years have been preaching
p0ltro0uery- Such preaching, if per
severed in long enough, softeHs the
fibre Of any nation, and above all OF
! those preaching 1t. and if it is reduced
tie practice it is ruinous TO national
character.
con the whole, for the nation as for
the individual. the most contemplate
Of ali sins is the sin Of eowardtces and
while there are other sins as base
there are none haser. The prime duty
fer this nation is TO prepare itself so
that it can protect itself"
To BE Regretted.
Mr.. Roosevelt is a man Of great at
tainments. extraordinary efficiency and
strong convictions. 1t is 10 be regret
ted. however, that his force Is married
BY intemperanee Of expression and
intolerance of opinion.
He further lacks two essential
things needed in q public leader; his
intellect is superficial and works only
in conventional ruts. and he has no
spiritual vision.
His lack Of intelligence is shown by
his acceptance as a matter of course
of the old principle that the only way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06
Cool our Skim
With .. ID.

Hot II weather. brings to the surface
81 the larking diseases in the skin.
Prickty heat. rash poison ivy. bites
and ether r1aIadies ar most dis
trezat1s in suHaFn e., Eo1 esr i7Atent-
Ia cool rour sxIu and retfese yourself
from all suffering Just q Jew drops
CT the soothing compound 81 oi: ot
WIptergreen and other healing ele-
rreats called p p. r. Preservation will
gaEe sou instant relief.
al1 good druggists have z. p. p.
Generous trial bottle 25c Also Sue
and 500. Remember. the first SE-ha
bottle is guaranteed 10 reach your
case or your money hack prompts.
AeE vos3r druggist today for y L p.
Also D II y SOAP
f3- write for free trial bottle. D. n
=. La bora tories. Chicago. Dept 10II,
ALL DRUGGISTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06

miles from Pola and 2I3 miles from
the island Of LISA the Austrian bases
The airships of Austria have found it
difficult to cover more than 315 miles
in single fight and IL is regarded as
impossible for them to make a raid on
Rome and then complete the return
journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06

Civil Service Examiner How is it
that every time you add up a sum the
total exceeds the real amount and Is
never leas2 What is your occupation
Applicant I'm d waiter, sir.-Phils-
deipiia Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06

10 secure justice for nation is 70 be
ready to make war. He slips easily
into the mental groove where all the
statesmen Of Europe run.
Tt ought to be unnecessary to point
out to any one who can reason the
bald fa]lacy Of this principle. 1t is
not a matter for argument; it is
matter of fact, Of history, Of present
conspicuous illustration, Adequate
military preparations never has abated
nor prevented war Every nation that
has tried it has gone down The ma
lions now trying it are on the way to
ruin. Germany the best prepared Of
ali, finds itself fighting the whole
world, with no possible outcome but
her utter destruction,
These facts, however, make no diff
ference TO the mind that suTrenders
itself Internationally to 9 piatitude.
Lack Of Vision.
We do not wish 10 make Mr.. Roose-
velts mistake and rush to an unwar-
ranted extreme. It is right and just
that we have an efficient army and
navy; that is. sufficient to protect
ourselves against sudden attacks by
IawIess people, No one objects to
espending money enough upon cur
armament TO keep it up TO the marx
But here comes IN the lack Of vision
Armament and preparedness for war
do not prevent war, they invariably
provoke war. This also is not argua-
BILE It is history:
And what this country wants, what
this great. free democracy wants, is to
prevent war. not to make it.
And there is but one way TO 0bviate
war and that Is by government, War
results from the absence OF tuterna-
tional law with force behind it. Con
sequently, the only way to render war
impossible IS TO create some form Of
world government
It is to substitute the United States
Of World government for the present
system of So independent armed ma
lions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06
CHANCE IS GIVEN
BOYS AND GIRLS
v4GFs GIVEN THE CHILDREN
ablse 81. Institution is Humanitarian
Alb eaf Charity Officers Of
order are Entertained.

In ae midst ST one Of natures
t.sgsv spots oH t4a Lincoln highway
fe-vesu Aurora and Batavia stands
fra greet vocational education school
ana home Of the LOYAL order Of Moose,
located at 1looseheart on the Fox river.
Tic moose have Approximately hoo
sr-eg or ground. and have expended
mare than p million dollars la build
tnzs ana equipment to care for some
$500 orphans. At the present time
mere are 212 boys and girls there, rep
ragenrra practically every state in the
arfoH. atrH several from Canada. one
from Russia and five French girls and
boys. showing the International char
.arter Of the order.
The eight splendid buildings al
ready erected within the last IS
months are of substantial granite and
at stone made at Hooseheart by the
A9vs If the school. These stone build
rgs ara very attractive The cost is
cents Tor rough blocks and ID cents
for granite Blocks
Not trace of the traditional insti-
tu,lou Of asylum children is in evil
faace. Each child is dressed neatly
and somewhat differently. and eRpec-
fs attention ts given TO the care and
appearance Of The wards of the order
THE children have ideal manners.
and ara happy and contentef. They
ard eli with HE Fat of the land and
ara va.f ..ntHed. as well as educated
for IIr haGe. The several schools
With sue different vacations are
crowded with groups Of children in
+a~astaH tn their chosen trade or vo-
cation
4~n ea4f.g4ayarned.
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case The offender. II he is an Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-06
War Like Riots.

War among nations is precisely the
same as a riot in the city streets. Only
an efficient city police can stop a riot.
Only an efficient international police
can stop a war.
This being manifestIy the case, the
chief aim of our nation should be to
set up at once some form of interna-
tional federation. carrying with it a
central army and navy.
To improve our army and navy.
therefore, is well enough: but # is as
nothing compared to the necessity Of
advocating now earnestly and vigor-
ousIy the only plan that ever will stop
war
Just at this time, The efforts Of many
men. newspapers and magazines to
urge congress to build more forts and
ships. to increase our army and gem
orally to fan the fame of mllitarism.
is peculiarly stupid and wicked
Prepare Quietly.
# we must prepare, let US do 1t
quietly. Let us not blazon it to the
world. and invite those hostilities that
invariably come from turbulence.
Let us commence with the western
hemisphere, inviting all American re
publics to join US in a league Of peace
and mutual welfare.
Into this nucleus Of the United
States of the world lei us invite China
and Japan; and there is every reason
to believe they will enter.
Then, when Europe has spent her
self in the folly of armed nationalitfes.
she will be glad to join.
This is vision. This IS constructive
craftsmanship. This is going to the
root Of the matter. This is inteIlt-
gence.
Why go on forever down the stupid
ruts Of madness?
As to Cowardice.
Mr.. Roosevelt speaks Of cowardice.
There is deeper cowardice.
Physical bravery IS cheap This
war has demonstrated that the mill
lions are courageous. Myriads Of men
have rushed upon beiching batteries
where instant humiliation was GER
tain. They have watched in hideous
trenches They have marched weary
miles. They have agonized. endured
All in splendid courage; all the more
splendid because they had no idea
what it was all about, and we're dying
because their governors were too ig-
norant 10 manage public affairs.
We have plenty Of that kind of
bravery in America. It is common
You can find a hundred men to fight
when you can find ten to reason.
But there is e higher courage that is
scarce. And that is the courage 10 be
leve the higher laws.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
VICTOR EMMANUEL III.

was the course he vas put through
by the severe old Colonel Orso. For,
although he was born in a palace, the
little prince was far from princely.
He was indeed II of the most
wretched apologies for Il royal child
that was ever born in state. SO rickety
that they had to carry him upstairs
at an age when most children an, sc
weak and sickly hat they despaired
of eve making a man of him, he has
come through to mans estate q short,
powerful, virile individual, typically
Italian, despite blue eyes and fair
complexion. with bold mustachios and
the military bearing that his subjects
SO admire. an Italian of Italians.
Oh, but it was Il rigorous course
that made him Il man! King Humbert
placed the boy in the absolute control
Of the stern old soldier, Colonel Orso.
Prince or no prince. he slept on Il
hard pallet in a cold room. took a cold
bath on rising and ate Il frugal break
fast. Was there a lesson he disliked?
That was the lesson he was forced
to master. Was there Il duty he was
inclined to shirk: That was the duty
most insisted upon by VI martinez OF
Il colonel. Rain or ShilI,~, hot or cold,
he took his daily ride. coming in otter
drenched to the skin.
1t was rigorous training for Il deli
cate child, but it made man of him
In q country whorn tho paVolrV is SOC.
ond to none in the world the king is Il
gallant horseman and can ride with
the best Of them. In Il land where the
diversity of military ideas in scattered
provinces made for a loose army Or
ganization the king, trained to the
camp and barrack, has been able to
turn out Il united army. In a kingdom
where a great many variations exist in
the social order they have a king on
whom the entire land is united. The
people Of all Italy applauded their mon
arch when the trumpets sounded the
advance and the king handed his scep-
ter to his cousin to hold it until his re-
turn.
This is Italy's king, less a king than
a president, whose oneness in idea
with his people is shown by the man
ner of his appointing three Socialists
senators-himself a man with Social
istic tendencies--by his rigor and sim
plicity, by the n Of his acquies-
cence with the popular demand for
war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02

The guests of Raleigh On. CO hotels
are given exceptional protection against
fire hazard by the arrangement which
the Raleigh chamber of commerce has
made With the city commissioners for
one of the city's paid tiremen to in
spect the hotels of the city hourly be
tween 10 j.. III. and I a. III. This pro
lection is in addition to that provided
by the hotels themselves.
PROTECTION.
The chamber of m of Raleigh has
arranged with the city commissioners Of
Raleigh for one Of the city's paid tiremen
to inspect this hotel hourly from 10
O'Clock p. III, to : O'Clock u. IN.
This fireman carries u watch clock, and
the watch clock stations are located at the
end of each corridor on each floor, includ-
ing basement, dining room and kitchen.
The watch clock records are filed with the
secretary of the chamber of
and are open to inspection.
This protection is arranged by the cham
Der Of in addition to that pro-
.ided by this hotel that the guests may
feel amply protected against hazard Of
fire.
The card here reprinted is tackled
up i'll every room i'll the different no
tells. thus informing all guests that the
l.ut~l is being afforded fire protection
In the manner described and incilen-
tally atTorGiu@ desirable publicity tl
j the chamhcr of commerce.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
Queer Cases OF JIit.

A we'll known novelist was once jill
ed by a girl who took exception to the
inadequate punishment melted out to
one of his fictitious villains. She de-
clared that as he regarded vice with
so lenient an eye he must himself be
at heart Il reprohate and unworthy Of
true love and that she must request
that their acquaintance cease,
An eminent lawyer in his younger
days met With Il similar mishap. The
lady to whom he was engaged, chanc-
ing to hear that be had delivered II
most skillful though futile speech in
defense of an arrant rogue. wrote,
saying hat she must decline to know
one who could thus strive SpeciOuSly
to excuse crime. In return he pleaded
the eXigencieS of the profession, but in
vain. The lady was obdurate and soon
afterw""f tv III" strange irony of
fate, uiAri". 81 . nE'n who Was ll'ti-
mately cnuN Ted OF ross fraud. mAi:-
~ through l!n forensic OF
her former lover.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02

Governor Walsh Of Massachusetts
has recently signed an act defining the
powers ANA duties of tree wardens and
their deputies and providing for the
better protection of public shade trees.
1t includes Il jail sentence for not more
than six months OF Il fine Of not more
than 500 fo@ any Il who Willfully,
maliciously or wantonly Injuries Il tree,
shrub or growth which does not belong
to him and which serves Il useful pur-
pose. The same penalty applies to cut
ting down a tree or shrub within the
limits of Il state highway without au-
thority. Another section carries a 500
fine for attaching advertisements upon
or painting or marking amy tree locat-
ed in Il public place or highway except
for the purpose of protecting it or the
public.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
Wells In India.

The question Of wells in India IS
complicated by the co-eXistence in each
Hindus and GondS ON the one hand,
the weaverS on the other. No weaver
may draw from the we'll of the Hin
dus lest it be dcii,cd. nor will the
Hindu drink from the hands or the
well of Il weaver. Thus it becomes
depute a certain number of the Hin
du clement to give water to their less
exalted fellow villagers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
|TALY'S KING A
POPULAR RULER
More Like a President Than
a Monarch.
call him king, but in truth
n he is more of Il confrere, Il fell
low citizen, Il president of Il re-

~aHEY call him king, but in truth
he is more of Il confrere, Il fell
low citizen, a president of a re-
49, public than Il king Of Il mon
archy. 1t is safe to say if Victor En-
manuel Ill. by some turn Of fortune
were Gethroned tomorrow and Italy
were asked to elect Il president his
name would be Victor Emmanuel. For
he is heart and soul Italian, the idol of
the nation which at last decided to
side with the allies.
1t was thoroughly characteristic Of
him, when Italy entered the war, to
throw aside his scepter, place his cousin,
the king mounted his horse and rode
away with his army. Anybody can sit
on Il throne; it takes Il brave man to
ride to war.
But Victor Emmanuel has never
shirked danger. From the day when
his father, King Humbert, was assassi-
mated in 1900 and the new king stepped
into his place he has played the man.
When they bore Humbert, the victim
of the anarchist Brcsci, to his tomb III
the Pantheon, Victor Emmanuel Ill
followed afoot all through the streets
of Rome the royal remains, despite the
imminent danger from more anarchiS
tic uprisings.
why run these unnecessary risks
one asked him.
Running risks is my trade IN
severed Victor Emmanuel III. He vii
lee following bis trade i'll truth in the
war.
In so far as any nan can be trained
to be Il king the monarch of the Ital
ians is he. Truly Spartan in its rigol
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
Orvlnd BASINS.

Who're there is enough autumnll
sunshine and heat raisins may be dried
on the vines. Sometimes the growers
partly cut the stalks before the grapes
are quite ripe. This stops the flow of
sap. The usual way is to cut off the
clusters and spread them in the SUI
for several days. They must be pro-
tected from rain. They may be dried
in a heated room. but the product is
inferior. In some parts of Spain and
France the clusters are dipped into
boiling water or a strong potash lye.
This softens the skin. helps drying and
gives q glossy appearance. In Asia Mi
nor hot water on which swims a layer
Of olive Oil is used.-New York Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02

Rear Admiral Yokoyama of the Japa-
nese navy has invented Il co!lapsible
lifeboat. or, rather, raft. made of pa
per. Having found Il Very tough paper
known as naShikirAzu. made from nut
berry tree fiber. be sought for and dis
covered Il chemical treatment to make
it waterproof. After experiment he
found that the best device was to take
several pipelike bags and place them
side by side rs in a raft. IS finally
given forth it is a life raft quite i'm
mulle from wreck and so c%oliapsible
that it could be slowed in Il subma-
rine ana always he ready for use.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
CUBIST ART FROM EGYPT.

Ancient Statue From Abydos Shows
Development of This Form of Art.
There has been so much interest *
hibited in cubist art Of late that many
persons imagine it is something new.
There seems to be nothing new under
the sun. for cubists appear to have
been prominent in the art of Egypt
3,400 years ago. Among the archaeo-
logical treasures which the University
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
GRAND ADMIRAL Won TlKPLTZ.

reel has been thai of "Tirpitz the liter
nal" as they say in Berlin i'll abiding
to his long and uninterrupted incum-
bcncy of the state secretaryship Of the
imperial navy otlice-the official de-
%scriptiou of the cabinet position which
combines the functions exercised i'll
the United States by the secretary of
the navy and the ranking admiral.
Won TirpitZ has always been Il con-
fcSScd Hdmirpr of English naval traQi-
tiOuS and institutions and has caused
them to he initiated in the German
t,.rvt almost Gown to the exact size of
the brass buttons on its uniforms. His
wife and two daughters We're educated
at Cllcltrnham college in England, and
his sol spent W terms at oxford.
The latter is 10Y Il naval prisoner OF
| war in Wales. Profound as Won III"
PITTS respect for the might and skill ot
the British navy always a he has
| never doubted his ability to defeat il
when the time came. He pinned his
faith to Krupp armor and gums and t.
submarines.
He was fond of assuring Skeptical
~rcichstag members who doubted the
a~dvisability of keeping UP an armA-
lnentS race. in which England was OBJ
viously determined to maintain heI
lead. That i\ruNp and guns
would decide the issue. not mere su.
periority of numbers Of ships. He told
them that the German navy had sur
priscs up It's iron sleeve which would
more than overcome numerical odds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02
ADMIRAL Won TIRPITz
BACKS SUBMARINES
Ideas Of Naval Warfare Opposed
TO American Contentious.

Grand Admiral Won TirpitZ is cred
tied with being fatty in favor OF con
tinuing submarine warfare on the lines
so far pursued by Germany and thus
disregardlny the contentious of the
United States.
Won Tirpitz has just completed fifty
years of continuous service in the Ger
man navy. SiXty-tive years old, a full
half century Of his life has been spent
in and for the fleet. A marvellous ca
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02

SPECIMEN OF EGYPTIAN CUBIsT ART ABOUT
1900 b. c.
Museum Of Philadelphia recovered in
one of its expeditions to Egypt is n
statue from Abydos which shows the
development Of this form Of art at its
best. The statue of a man sitting with
his knees hunched up to his chin is
very closely II cube, only the head pro-
jecting. According to modern notions
Of art, this is not a very good position
for n statue, but 1t nevertheless is more
effective than one would imagine. The
front Of the statue is covered with the
usual Egyptian hieroglyphics giving all
sorts of titles to the original, who aside
from this record Is utterly unknown.
This statue was several centuries old
when Moses was In Egypt, and no may
have G II.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-02

Not Much Room For Argument.
You W everything to your wife"
said the sever maternal relative.
Maybe I do" replied Mr.. Meekton.
Anyhow, she gets around regularly
every pay day and Collects >~e-~