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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
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BY r. g. HALE,
Vice President Of the Panama-Pscific
international Exposition, who first
suggested the Holding of the great
Exposition to celebrate the opening
of the Panama Canal.
Universal exposition. of which the
Panama-Pacifc International EXPOSE
ton is the fourth in the United States
have always stood for peace. In Phil
adelphia, in 1876, Hon Joseph r.
Hawley. president of the Centennial
exposition. in his opening remarks
said:
From the association here of vel
come visitors from all nations there
may result not alone great benefits
TO invention, manufacture, agricul-
ture. trade and commerce, but also
I stronger international friendship and
more lasting peace.
Acquaintance softens prejudice"
/ has been ringing in my ears ever
since these three words We're utter
ed by a foreign graduate of one OF
our American universities in
speech delivered some years ago.
The learned statesman, Elihu Root.
voiced the same sentiment when about
to leave the high Office of secretary
of state in substantially these words:
at were impossible for any nation to
be at war if the people of the conflict
ing countries understood each other"
Universal expeditions soften preju-
dices. remove commercial antipathies
and settle political differences by
bringing the people of all nations into
friendly intercourse for the discussion
of ideas. the exchange of commodities
and for the advancement of mankind
socially, morally, intellectually and
commercially. They reflect the thought (
and action of peaceful pursuits, and /
reach their greatest successes during
or following long periods of national
and international peace. Their eX-
hibits are the product of the arts OF
peace and their object is the promo
ton OF peaceful activity in thought
and word and deed. They are the
anthithesis of war, the embodiment
of peace. Their grounds are set
apart as extra territorial devoted TO
the use of all nations and all peoples
on parity and equality. The
International Expo
sition grounds today are common to
all. No creed or race is barred; all
have equal rights and privileges II
is neutral ground for warning or
tranquil nations alike 1t is one
great democracy where all unite in
TO an expression OF
gratitude for the present and in
SEPARATION for the future. and because
the exposition is really the child OF
peace do we deem it a privilege. aye
even a duty. TO enter our protest
against the terrible conditions now
prevailing in Europe.
1t is idle to presume that anything
tLat we can do here today viii have
any material influence in the imme-
date settlement of the greatest war
in history. involving more than half
the people OF the civilized world.
but We can raise our voice in earnest !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

protest against conditions in Europe
too terrible to contemplate in loss OF
life. in the destruction of property,
in the suffering of homeless women
and children and in the effect upon
the world at large. Commercial ac-
tiyity is checked, industries are par
aly5ed. civilization is being forced
backward human impulses are being
suppIanted by the brutal practices
of war. The cries of the innocent
have sounded a call for relief, and
with dynamic force that call is gener-
ating a sentiment through the length
and breadth of this country for
pesce. Every one seems sobered
and serious and determined. That
one word has taken on a new signifi-
canoe. a new meaning - Peace
Peace for humanity, Peace to pur-
sue the upward and onward course
of civilization; peace and rest and
tranquility for the millions who suf-
fer-suffering in spirit as those I'M
fortunate soldiers are suffering in
body-royalty and subject together
in the present, awful European con-
hict. They desire a cessation for
ever of the super-cruel methods OF
warfare as a means of settlement OF
contention
Each closing day hope looks for
ward TO the morning longing that
word shall come that our brothers
in Europe shall have laid aside their
arms. That glorious day must come
and when il does will il not be pos
sible to respond to the worlds wall
that the sword of anger and of hate
be sheathed forever? Then come the I
lime for international convention
and treaty Great statesmen viii be
engaged in negotiating the tremen-
ious document Speaking out of in
experience and from afar, among Il
myriad minds, we ourselves hope 4
hat in this treaty there shall be es-
ablished such a basis of defense on
and as is alone necessary TO protect
ocal peace. and that such armed
hips as are necessary TO police the
ea shall alone be permitted; each
iation contributing its quota TO this
naval police which
hall be controlled in its movements
" an international admiralty whose
yhole duty shall be TO preserve
.eace instead of prepare for war.
The exposition in San Francisco
viIl have reached its highest pur-
,ose if it can in any way assist in
he settlement of the terrific conflict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
iHIGHSCHOOLNOTES

DR.. Chas. Barker spoke yesterday
afternoon to the students of the local
high school on "a Strong Arm, Clear
Head and a Brave Heart" the famous
saying OF Garfield.
The debaters who will represent
the local high school in the tri-city
and big eight debates were chosen yes
terday afternoon by Thomas p. Sin,
nett. debating coach. Those selected
are: Bert Metcalf. Robert Olmsted.
Alfne Martin, Robert Cline. Lewis
Saulspaugh and Edgar James. With
the two debating teams consisting of
the above named students. the local
high school is expected TO put up n
strong fight for debating honors as all
have unquestioned ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

Telephone bring orders early to insure prompt
delivery to any part of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

the nrst- white roses from the second,
ana blue roses from the third. Later
during some OF the dances while the
company was grouped before the or
cnestrz balcony. from the cornucopia
was suddenly showered upon them
pink roses and tiny silk flags.
The guests were received by the
reception committee In the ladies' par
Tor on the main hail. Frappe was
served during the evening in the bail
rem Preceding the dance program
the orchestra gave a program OF Sc
lsctions and Mise Elizabeth Mott of
Davenport sang with orchestra accom-
paniment a group OF four songs. The
Flower Song" from Faust, by Strauss.
a Little Gray House In the West"
By Lohr. Love Is the Wind by Nc
Fayden. and Annie Laurie" The
numbers were beautifully given and
delighted the hearers. a delightful
program OF dance music was given by
PaaTman's orchestra OF Davenport.
the waltz and two-step alternating
With the hesitation. fox ;rot. and 9TH
CT fancy dances.
The costumes OF the ladies were
gorgeous and beautiful. and with the
lovely setting OF the room made n
picture not soon 10 be forgotten.
Members Of Committees.
The members OF the various COM
mittees responsible for the success OF
the AFFAIR are:
General Committee-w. A Rosen-
field. chairman: r. c. Mitchell. vice
r. NJ Pearce. secretary: A.
J. Lindstrom. treasurer
Executive Committee-w. A Rosen-
field. chairman: Mrs. C. o. Woodruff.
Mira T. ". Bahnsen, Mrs. H. H.
Cleaveland. Mrs. NJ. l.. Henderson.
Mrs G.. H. Sherwood. H f. Casteel. |
Leo Larkin. II. s. Cable.
Ticket committee-Mrs. c. L. Sill /
vis. chairman; Miss Kate Larhin. Hiss
Clara Hampton. Harry Cozad. w. ]. |
Sweeney. Mrs. Carl Rochow.
Publicity-Mrs. :. w. Searle. chair \
man; Mrs J. w. Potter. Miss Grace
Wheelan-
Supper-Mrs- c. E. Sharpe. chair
clarkson and Mrs. G. c. Carter
Decoration - J. r. Tuckis. chair
nan: Mrs. II. X Collins. Mrs. Carl
c-fAAAfulr MIS- d - IdCuneT.
Floor - Z. z. Mitchell. chairman:
Jus Tegeler. V o. Berglund. II. +.
OoOley. George Schneider. Jr.
Reception Communicable. and Mrs. X
Hugh W. Crawford. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward II. Guyer. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore
". Hurst. Mr.. and Mrs. Irving s.
White. Mr.. and Mrs William r. Mar
hail. Mr.. and Mrs. George l. Eyster.
.ir- and Mrs. Louis Kohn. Mr. and
.iTs- James Mcnamara. Afr. and Mrs.
>evf s. McCabe. Mr.. and Airs. VIII
lam :. McCOmbs. Mr. and Mrs: Ar
hur DuVon. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowry NJ. 1
'asteei. Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard d.
'Onneliy. Mr.. and Mrs. William L.
iansert. Mr.. and Mrs. John T Mar
on. Mr. and Mrs Mayer Levi. Mr..
nd Mrs. Thomas II. Dolly. Mr.. and
Irs. Ben White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

which is now being waged with such
titanic fierceness, hellish weapons
and awful consequences. The expo
sition, being set apart on extra ter
ritorial grounds dedicated to the use
of all nations on terms of equality,
could fittingly, without prejudice or
embarrassment, be used for peace
designed to settle the
of the warning nations
and bring about the signing Of
treaty of peace for which the world
is praying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
Strictly Business.

He-Do you expect 10 carry out the
promise you have made to marry me?
She-well. as look at the matter.
have taken an option on you. but feel
I have a right to surrender it in the
event that better opportunity offers.
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
CHARITY BALL IS
ACREAT SUCCESS
Big Event of Year in Social Cir
cles Attracts Crowd to
Masonic Temple.
DECORATIONS ELABORATE
- Guests Are LED Through Intricate
figures They Are sho~ered
With Roses.

The big event Of the year In social
eirci-s and one looked forward TO
win much anticipation was the second
Annual charity ball held last evening
a. Masonic temple under the auspices
% the Associated Charities and the
VisitnE Nurse association. Pretty
uomen IN lovely gowns and a beauti-
fuIiF decorated hail as setting com
biret 20 make the AFFAIR a decided
success. The committee in charge.
beaded by ". A. ROsenhsId as chair
nan and Dr. r VI Pearce as secre-
tary had iabored hard 20 make OF IL
the financial success that was assur-
81 socially. and their efforts were well
repaid. for the two charitable organ
lzatIons viii profit between $500 and
1900. which Is 20 be divided equally
between them
Rose Pink Decorations.
The bali room OF the Masonic tenn
pc had been made very beautiful with
decorations OF southern smilax and
pink roses. J. r Tuckis superintend-
ing the trimming OF the hall About
,he side walls OF the room were fes-
tocus % trailing southern smilax held
b. lovely pink roses and suspended /
from the ceiling at regular intervals
we're large lights concealed in pink
rose buds. All the lights In the cell /
ing and In the ladies' parIor were I
shaded with pink rcses. giving beau I
firully soft light. At the main en-
trance % the dance hall vas erected /
small persola built OF white and .
covered with lattice work. on which .
was entwined southern srniIax and 1
pink roses with four large potied ferns
On the balustrades. Above the doors
and windows and around the balcony.
where vas stationed the orchestra.
was lattice work Of white covered with
smiiaz and roses. Above the balcony
vas an immense white cornucopIa.
from which extended long pink
fr.nrr. and suspended from the cell
Ing Ly invisible cords were many
BEAUTIFULLY coiOred butterflies that
futtsred In the breeze.
Shouered with Roses.
In the serving room a red color
scheme was carried out. the large
.ound table. covered with a white
10th. had as a centerpiece a tail
Fhite wicker basket filed with Jack
cscs. The slender handle was tied
Nth a big bow Of Nell rose ribbon
7hich extended down over the sides
g the basket to the cloth. Across
he table was a broad band OF the
anne shade Of ribbon that terminated
o. a large bow az one side On the
.lndoW lodges were tall baskets NIL /
"a with red and pink carnations. the
andes OF which were tied with pink
ma red butterfly bows Of tulle. Here
ras served n delicious twO-course
grch that carried out as far as post
.le the pink rose scheme.
The grand march at $50
vas led by Mr.. and Mrs
v. 4. ROsenfeld and Mr.. and
lrs n. W. Crawford. and a number
Z lovely novelties and surprises were
As the company was led
Trough the intricate figures 1t was
lowered with roses which fell from
be ceiling ventilators. red roses from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
Eiau1thorne Leads.

The deposits OF the school children
collected by the State bank OF Rock
Island Friday. Jan. %. amounted to
S2Os.35. Hawthorne school was first
by big margin. but both Lincoln and
Horace Mann made an unusually good
showing The result follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

All the news an the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29
WANTED

Front room with piano. suitable
for musical demonstrations; must
be centrally located. Address
Universal. care o. The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-29

Tonight at o'clock the Islander
basketball five win leave for Geneseo
Sol Butler. the locals star center. is
out of the game both for tonight and
tomorrow night, when the local team
battles Cambridge. He is ineligible
on account OF back studies. The 9TH
ers who will leave with Coach Will
Robb are: CuIley, Rinck, Reeves
(CaptD. Morris. Hinkley. Gleason
and Whistler. Culiey has been play
ing at center all week in place of But
Ter and no doubt will fill that position
tonight and tomorrow night.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07

Mrs. Elizabeth Keller Smith,
mother Of the late Green r. Keller,
editor Of the Carlisle Mercury. Is
the only woman now living in Ken
lucky who had q son in Gen. John
II. Morgan's command.
Mrs. Smith, who now lives in
Cynthiana, is in her eighty-ninth
year, and until recently, when she
had severe fall, from the effects
Of which she is still housed up, has
been in the best of health.
"Aunt Liz Smith, as she is still
affectionately known, is an aunt Of
Messrs. William and Frank Rem
ington, Of this city, being sister
of their father, Mr.. B. F. Reming-
ton, who died here a few years ago.
Paris News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
Another Living Mother of One Of
"Morgan's Men,"

The Bourbon News, of Paris
published a story few days age
in which it stated that the only liv-
ing mother of one of "Morgan's
Men, in the person OF Mrs. Eliza
beth Smith, mother Of the late Green
KELLER, editor Of the Carlisle Mer-
curry, resided in Cynthiana. Since
the story was copied in the Sun an
other living mother of one Of the
gallant raiders that followed the
intrepid leader has doomed up. She
is Mrs. Julia Shearer, Of Red House,
Madison county.
Mrs. Shearer, who is at the adj
vanced age Of ninety-one years, is
the mother Of Mr.. J. w. Shearer,
of this city, who was one of Nor
gan's followers, being a member Of
Company E, End Kentucky Mounted
Rifles, and was with the command Of
Morgan at Greenville, Tenn, when
the remnant Of his small army was
cut to pieces and the gallant leader
slain by Union soldiers after he had
offered to surrender.
At her advanced age Mrs. Shear
er is hale and hearty and is at
present on a visit to her son in this
city. Her mental faculties are ex-
tremely good and she can recount
mnay stirring incidents of the dark
days of 61-65.-Winchester Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
A Little Mixed.

Uncle Bobby Caldwell, a unique
character who represented a west
ern Tennessee county in the state
legislature some fifteen years ago,
had joint debate with an opponent
who was contesting the nomination
with him. Uncle Bobby charged his
opponent with responsibility for
certain legislative acts which were
not popular with the people Of the
county. He said: "Who passed the
infamous dog law? Who is respon-
sible for that outrageous no fence
law that requires q man to buy a
rope and keep his COW tied to the
front porch? AS Shakespeare said
unto David" pointing to his oppo-
nent, "Thou art the mani"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
CAN'T FOOL FARMERS

The liquor press and candidates
are making great to-do against
McChesney, warning the farmers
that if they vote for him they will
raise their taxes. Not word Of
this is so. McChesney stands in
this race for submitting the question
of Statewide prohibition to vote
of the people. If they are against
it when it comes to a vote, let
them beat it, but the people are
certainly entitled to a vote on it,.
They vote on stock laws, road laws,
and suffrage laws, why not on this
question, which is the most impor-
tant affecting the American home
todayf Incidentally, in regard to-
the tax question, Kansas, which has
Statewide prohibition has lower
State tax rate than Kentucky with
all Of her so-called revenue produce
ing saloons and liquor manufac-
tories.-Stanford Interior Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
CLIPPINGS FROM THE
SNAGTOWN TORCHLIGHT

Prof. C. A. Parker made a flying
trip to Plunkville last week where he
made trade for a globe map of
the world. He will use this in his
argument with the trustees of the
Panther Creek school that the world
is round. In the past he has been
teaching the fiat system, using the
fat maps of the blueback geography.
The globe secured by the teacher
is rather old, having been used for
several years at Peavine Ridge and
will have to be remodeled here and
there, the world having undwerwent
considerable improvement since
then.
John Dashner will teach you the
modern dances over at his black
smiht shop when he is not shoeing
horses at SIS for 6 lessons.
The Rattlesnake Ford congrega-
ton surprised their pastor yesterday
by presenting him with a nice fry
ing-size chicken.
Mrs. Emma Allen has written a
lengthy piece of poetry for use in
the columns Of the Torchlight. The
name Of the poem is, ~ Am Longing
for Man to Win Ny Heart which
is Yet Untouched and Fancy Free"
II will not be run as a want ad.
The Snagtown Fiddling Band,
with Linwood Roberts as Professor,
serenaded the Old Miser on Coon
creek Thursday night. When he
heard them coming he locked the
doors and shut his eyes, pretending
to be asleep, so that he would not
have to pass out jug to the band.
H. +. Denton came within twenty
five cents of buying a good buggy
this week.
The floor Of the Snagtown post
Office says so much on one side the
postmaster has had-to build up the
soles on one side of his shoes.
Howard Shelton is back from
Lone Fork, where he has been fol-
lowing a squirrel around a tree.
John Dashner was called to Pea
vine Ridge this morning on a pleas
ure trip. He carried with him
load Of wagon wheels and an outlay
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
Still Another One Living.

Another living mother of the gal
liant raiders that followed the in
trepid leader has doomed up. She is
Mrs. j. M. Jordan, Of Mt. Sterling,
better known as "Gran." Mr.. Jordan
was in service during the Civil war two
years. He was captured at Gym
thiana and from there was taken to
Johnson Island near Sandusky, o.,
where he was kept a prisoner until
after the war. Mrs. Jordan is in
her 95th year and has good health
at that advanced age.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
PreWitt & Howell 1Rf : st lsS

of blacksmith tools, in order that
he would not be delayed if he had
breakdown.
Art Shives and Jack Goodine
snapped horses at the forks of the
road Thursday after a two-hours
deliberation and general inspection,
together with a mass of doubtful
statements. They traded even, each
giving five dollars to boot.
DR.. Bush has set his squirrel rifle
on stump in the Coon creek woods,
and is having success in his new
scheme of killing game. Bait is
scattered in front of the gun. One
end of a string is tied to the bait
and the other to the trigger, and
when the bird or animal swallows
the bait the trigger is pulled and
the victim kills itself.
The deputy constable Doc Walz
has added a spy-glass attachment
to his lantern, and contemplates do
ing some very fine detective work the
coming fall and winter.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07

~ pstssr PALMER Handed osvsrs
JsIt - a. 7. Stewart.

sslt - A. 7. stewart.
At the time Of the war between
The north and the south Potter
, Palmer wac in the dry goods bust
ness in Chicago, and Levi 2. Letter
and Marshall Field were working
for him. Palmer wasn't so vel
known, but he had a good reputa-
ton in the trade, and he didn'i
have to introduce himself when he
called on old A. T. Stewart to buy
some goods. After some dickering
they agreed npcn the price, and
Palmer said that he would take
about 100000 worth. It was lit
tie larger bill than Stewart exactly
cared to sell young Palmer on cred
it, but he concluded to make the
deal and told him to come in the
next morning and arrange some final
details.
That night some big war news
came, and it didn't require any
declaration by the government to
inform every dry goods man in the
country that the price of goods
would take big squirt up. Stewart
recognized it is soon as he had the
news, and he Immediately thought
Of Palmer. He also thought of the
big bill of goods Palmer had bought
of him.
1t didn't particularly tickle Stew
art, that thought didn't. But it re-
quired only a few scratches of his
red head to FIX things to his salts
faction. He would simply tell Palm
er that he was sorry, but that he
didn't feel that he could sell such a
big bill on credit, and as he knew
that Palmer couldn't raise the cash
Immediately, why, that would end
it, and the sale would be off.
Well, young Palmer called early,
and Stewart greeted him in his very
abruptest manner, telling him how
sorry he was, etc., but really he
didn't think it wise business to ex-
tend credit for such an amount.
Gust how much does the bill
come to?" said young Palmer, SEEM
ingly sorrowful-like.
Gust $1l0,00O," Stewart replied,
and then he straightway gulped for
breath as Young Palmer drew an i'm
mense pocketbook from his inside
vest pocket and, opening it, counted
out ITO thousand dollar bills and,
laying them quietly on Stewards
desk, said: eff you will kindly count
them and give me a receipt I'll be
obliged, as must take the next
train home. Ship the goods as soon
as you can, and when you're out our
way drop in. Always glad to see
our friends"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
STEEL MILLS AT WORK

American steel mills are on full
time. Railroad buying of equip
ment is one of the causes. Ten
thousand more men are at work than
were on January 1, and every week
sees a further increase. These are
American orders and have nothing
to do with the war. Business is
business.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
sHIFT-KEY WORK

i Have new typewriter,
Andd it is my delight
to patter on it gai1Y
And write, and write and writes
1t aidssime in my laborrs9
When I'm in workiNG vein
1t makes A GREat improvEment3)
i write So very plain.
It Operates sosw Ftly$-
that when you find you're sTuck;)
and Cannot find the lett4er
Just6--jaband trust to luck6$)f
It's Easy-vEry easy
To opeRAte it then;;;i$6&1S0
Now where on eArth's that colonf
Give me my ink and pen.
Baltimore American.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
SAVE THE PENNIES

1t pays to save the pennies. James
Hebron is a New York millionaire.
For thirty years he was doorman al
Delmonico's, and in that length OF
time the 81 day doorman accumu-
lated fortune Of $1,OO0,O00. Col
lege bred, he was able to converse
intelligently with many of the prom
inent men who dined regularly at the
place. He had gray matter as well
as college education. All of his
tips were not of the cash kind.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-07
BUSINESS GOOD

Brockton is a noted Massachu-
sets shoe town. For the first time
in its history the factories are us
ing two shifts, working day and
night. An enormous order fol
shoes for the Italian army started
the boom. A shoe company al
Binghamton received an order fol-
a half million pairs of war shoes
from the Rumanian government, and
night andsday shifts are necessary
to fill the order in rapid time. Uncle
Sam is neutral and is getting the
business.