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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
INCOMES IN ILLINOIS

Who are the Il people in Illinois
who pay taxes on annual incomes Of
half a million or better The annual
report Of the federal commissioner Of
internal revenue. made public in
Washington. shows that number of
Iilinoisans who hear the jingle Of at
least 100000 iron men, net, between
New Years and New Years.
For the dual purpose Of abiding by
the income tax law and giving the
great American public something in
teresting TO guess about Uncle Sam
refuses to divulge the names of its
money-hlessed sons and daughters.
Here's the best the government will
do about Illinois incomes:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Foreign Bodies In the Eye.
I'm Brady,n.D.

In factories where workmen fire.
quenly get cinders, emery or other
foreign bodies in the eye, there is gem
orally d self-made expert who NAV
even have some "antiseptie" know
ledge, and who generally does lot of
harm in his endeavors to dig out for
eign bodies. Workmen thus injured
should hold the employer fully re-
sponsible and submit to no amateur in
reference.
Foreign bodies under the lids may
be removed by picking them of with
little clean cotton wound upon
toothpick, but never should an effort
be made to dig ont a foreign body
which seems to be imhedded on the
eornea-oyer the colored part of the
eyeball
II the eye becomes irritated from
foreign body it may be freely hathed
By allowing warm normal salt solution
tablespoonful TO the pint of boiled
water to turn over the eyehali, pour
ing It on gently with spoon or a
clean medicine dropper. This will
wash out loose specks.
DO not rub the eye, and do not
touch it with unwashed fingers. Keen
everything that is not perfectly clean
away from the eye. Above all do not
allow any one TO moisten a cloth with
saiiya for removing foreign body. or
worse YET to use the tongue for that
purpose. as immigrants are frequently
seen TO do.
The chief danger from foreign
body in the eye is injury and ulcer
alton Of the eornea This may be pro-
dueed by einders. particles OF steel or
emery or stone, but should not happen
Il the eye is property treated from
the beginning. A eorneal ulcer may be
no larger than>~the head of a pin. a
minute dennded or raw spot scarcely
visible except by direct illumination of
the eyeball. 1et even this minute ui-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

ments can not pay the markers sal
airy except only when working for the
national guardsmeB. So. taking every
thing into consideration, the future for
rife shooting In this country looks
very bright and IL congress gives the
help and additional encouragement TO
the clubs il viii only be very short
while before We viii have half mil
ion qualified military marksmen ia this
country, which will be very valuable
asset In any scheme of preparing vol
unteers ia this country for military
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Peepfe Elect Wrong Man.

Our first consignment of new con-
gressional garden seed has arrived
The package bears the signature of
lef McLemore, one of the congress-
men from the state at large. We have
examined the seeds and find all of
them TO be Of the 1916 model, with the
latest self-sprouting attachments, and
in the right soil and season thev would
doubtless come to full and beautiful
truitage, But-thay are watermelon
and turnip seeds. Here, my country
men, are some of the evils of eleetins
incompetent congressman. ANY man
competent 10 sit in our national law
making body knows that it's too late
TO plant turnips and that watermelons
grown On black land are n. g. Yet.
mere is Mr.. McLemore drawing s., 500
year and mileage for serving the
people in congress, with no knowledge
OF when or where to plant government
seeds. The people had an opportunity
to select as their congressman at large
man who knows all about garden
seeds-one who perhaps would have
sent his constituents seeds that would
nave yielded ahuHdanily without work
but they selected in his stead a
crusty bachelor. who knows as little
about garden seeds as he knows about
babies.--Haney Grove (Texasi Signal.
l. n e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
CITIZEN RTFLE CLUBS.

At the present time there is an un-
precedented revival on throughout the
country in rife shooting. brought
about ny the enactment OF a law by
congress last year authorizing the
free issue of rifles and ammunition
10 rife clubs organized by civilians.
Under this act 10 citizens in any To-
cality can organize themselves into a
government rine club and adopt by
laws approved by The secretary of war
The club then atiiIiates with the Ma
tional Rife association Of America and
is issued by the war department one
new krag rife for every five members
of the club and 100 rounds of ammu-
milton to each members annually for
use on the rife range. The work Of or
ganizing the clubs looking after them,
issuing decorations and medals, and
classifying their work. was put in the
hands of the National Rifle association
of America by the war department
and this organization which for 40
years has been working to make rifle
shooting a popular sport in this coun-
try, has suddenly sprung into promi-
hence through its cooperation with the
government by the organization of
these clubs. Within the last year the
association reports that it has COM
pleted the organization Of over 400
clubs. not only in the United States
proper but in Porto Rico. canal zone,
Alaska and Hawaii. over a million
and half rounds Of ammunition has
been issued TO these clubs during the
year and about 5000 rifles The pos
sibilities OF this movement are unlim-
tied and depend only upon the secar-
ing y range facilities where such
clubs can carry on their work With
this object in view congress will be
asked at this session TO provide for a
commission to investigate the entire
subject Of range construction from q
national defense standpoint, survey the
entire country and recommend q per-
manent national policy of range con-
struction and localities where such
ranges should be constructed. In addi-
ton the National Rifle association wifi
ask for a national charter and an an
nual appropriation of $4,000 from
congress to assist IL in carrying on the
work as It should he done Although
the association has perfect organiZa-
tion with secretaries and branches In
every state there is no way Ia which
IL can reimburse these secretaries for
their travelling expenses and time, and
II is hardly TO be expected that these
nten, who are active and prominent In
business. should devote their time and
money to this work without reimburse
ment,
tbs national beard Tor promotion Of
rife practice has also been very bad
" handicapped for the lack Of funds
TO carry ont it's plans fer the broaden
ing Of the rife movement in q proper
national manner and to meet this the
secretary Of war will ask saat the
amount Of money now available for the
hoard. which is only $4,000. be in
creased TO $4,000 and that this money
be made available for the purchase of
target supplies for issue 10 rifle clubs
and to pay markers on state ranges
where targets are put a; the disposal
of civilian clubs as under the present
regulations, the state military Depart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
:, no lives here now r.

~ no NFes mere now
II do. am Roger BIaekmers
distant connection Of the two ladies
They made me their heir"
What shall | do?" moanea Nara.
ret, forgetfal Of the presence of M.
other.
Have you not been successfulr.
II am Ill and without cent in n.
world"
You are welcome to remain here =.
long as you like. will leave YOU and
send some one to take care Of yous
What claim have | on youfs
II will show you"
Going to desk, be took out a IA,
per and handed 1t to her. 1t was n.
viii Of her aunts. leaving all fhsv
possessed TO him. There was e,snea
stating that if their beloved niece. Mar.
garet Duncan, ever returned in need j.
was their desire that the said Ropsr
, Blackmore should relieve her wants
She looked up at the heir.
How can you relieve the wants 81
woman near your own age wlthoute-
II think your aants were mindful
of that"
Then why this requestr
Perhaps they faneiedp--
WHAT"
THAT we might pool our lssuesw
Pool our issunsl What ia -n.
mean"
Marriage"
Margaret made no reply TO this. She
felt that she would be willing to mar.
ry Polyphemus for a home and rest
Presently she arose slowly aud with
difficulty.
Where are you soing?" asked Black.
more.
Il don't know. I can't stay here
He went TO her and gently forced
her back in her chair. The good Ia.
dies" he said, told me that if seu
failed in your work they would be
glad il you and I could occupy their
old home and enjoy their income to-
gether,"
Margaret sat silent for awhile. then
looking up at him, said:
'As for me, | can do nothing else
1t remains for you to decide whether
or no you care to accord with the wish
expressed"
Without reply be left her and went
TO the telephone booth. She heard him
ask: us the Rev. Mr.. Stark at homer
Tell him to come to the Stacey place
Immediately" Then. returning to her.
hs said; "You can't leave here in your
present condition. IL permitted you
TO do so your aunts would turn in their
graves. You can't stay here alone,
and / can't stay with you without
scandal You'll have to take my un-
worthy self. It's hard luck for you,
but it can't be helped"
She put out her hand to him. and he
bent down and kissed her.
The parson came. and all was well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Selected by Tavenner
70 the Readers OF The Argus:


The Argus generously agreed to permit me 10 maze
regular contribution under this head to use the space
ss it were my left free TO make Iay seieeoh
from where I will, whether it timely untmeiyi 10
search the highways aud the bymays for what may III
press ms as of interest and value to tne people
assure nay readers shall try to make the most o.
the opportunity To do must forget that party INES
exist and will, Just wish it might be practical Ior
them net to exist the principal issue on cleo
ton day might BE- whether candidate belongs to t
political party but whether be is willing te serve
the ot the people or the new who exploit them
In ether words, my idea Is 10 submit information or
q thought that would give tn the world II msssh
edited newspaper, the ony mission OF which was TO
serve mankind: to do this and nothing more.
When I personally write the contribution, will sgh
it, and when present the thought aud work of others
will so Indicate CLYDE H. TAVEANER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
FIRM of Crooks,

Floyd M. Crook, the jeweler. was
suddenly called to his former home
at Maple Rapids last week. He at
once responded and found that his
good wife had presented him with
the best pair of boys in the land.
Congratulations are in order, and Mr..
Crook Is certainly receiving his share.
The firm name will soon read 1.-THE
Three Crooks. Howard City Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

ana f1en you guess-aAd envy Il
Your philosophy is not absolutely
iombpro0f
The large majority of men and w0-
men with between $4,000 and $4,000
annual incomes is considered remark
able, this class being so per cent
greater than the next largest, the 49,,
00t-S4,e00 people, and twice as great
as The third largest, those with $4,000
$5,eO0 annually Illinois paid total
cf $2,670,s20 individual income taxes
last year and took fourth rank among
the states in this regard. The total
personal income tax for the nation
was $41,046.162.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Do Dreams Come TRUE!

J. N. G: One night last week I had
dream that / would like to enter in
your contest. My son had been elect
ed governor Of the state aud mother
and | were making preparations to go
to the capital to attend his inaugura-
ton. He had won financial success
also. and all seemed bright for the
entire family. When / came to my
baby boys toe was in my face. He
was the one I had dreamed had be
come governor OF the state The only
consolation is that he may some day
become famous, but my one hope is
that it will not be in a political way.
L. e. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Daily History CIass-Dec. 20.

1888 Final suppression Of the lndiaa
mutiny. The mutiny of natiss
troops or sepoy revolt began u
1857, One method OF Suppression
was to blow captive sepoys from
the mouths of cannon. The ias'
great battle was fought at Gwaiiof
In June, 1858
190S--Maier Orlando Jay Smith. fea'
eral veteran of the civil war, et.llef
and philosophical writer, founaei
of the American Press Association.
died: born June II. 1S4.
19l4-rrinoe Hnssein Renal was ar
pointed successor to the pro Urn
ish khedive Of Egypt by the BIZ
ish government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

Ger will be long in healing, owing to
the absence Of circulation in the cor
neal coat of the eye. and it may permit
infection to enter and cause very ser
ious damage.
After a foreign body is removed
there is usually feeling that it is
still there. As a rule. it is better to ap-
ply warm, moist, normal salt solu-
ton compress over the eye and band
age it in place. This will soon give
relief from the pain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

According TO Karl Helfferich, seere-
tary of the German imperial treasury,
the war Is costing the nations Of Eur
ope $50 100000 a day. 10 view of the
fact nobody knows what the struggle
10 about there would seem TO be ur-
gent work for the commissioners Of
Insanity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

A man named Smith died in Georgia
leaving a fortune Of 100000 His
administration is seeking his heirs. Six
millions divided among the Smith fam
lily Of the United States would not as
cure a big per capita However, If
your name Is Smith it only costs two
cents 10 inquire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

Nothing is truly good to a man
which does not make him just, tenn
perate, courageous and free, and
nothing can be evil to a man which
does not give him the contrary dis
position.-Marcus Aurelius.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

With $4,000 900 worth of American
horses going TO Europe every month,
the Smithsonian Institute had better
grab two or three while they can and
stuff them, that our children may con-
tinua TO know what a horse looks like.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
MOTHER GOOSE XMAS RHYME

bTHER GOOSE XMAS RHYME
O Henry's gone
Across the sea
To settle the war
With Germany.
But Henry, Henry,
What d joke
II a submarine
Should hit your boat.
You may be wrong
Or you may he right
In trying your hest
To settle this fight.
But, be little careful.
All you who went.
And don't criticise
Our president.
Take care of your crew
And be little more quiet
Or first thing you know
That boat will see a riot.
And wouldn't that be
a nice thing 10 tell
Instead of making peace
You all raised beard
FATHER GANDER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Prospects Doubtful,

Penelope the play have hap
ply ending? Percival- How should I
know? Penelope saw it, didn't
you? Percival but the hero and
the heroine married each other
Judge,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Grit.

Grit is the grain Of character II
may generally be described as herelsm
materalized- spirit and will thrust m
TO the heart. brain and backbone 20
as to form part Of the physical SUD
stance of the man hipple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

The Michigan democracy has gone
through the formality OF placing the
name Of Woodrow Wilson on the pri-
mary ballot. This is the beginning Of
a long series Of notifications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

When the film censor Of the repuh-
lican national convention platform
passes an the reel he evil of course
cut the 1912 reference to a fash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

Congratulations and every good
wish to President and Mrs Woodrow
Wilson All the world loves q Loser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Rock Island--From River to
River.

There are indications that Austria
Hungary would delight ia q protract-
ed gabfest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

COMPLAINANT in a Chicago d.
yorce action names six women as hay
ing been TOO friendly with her hus-
band at the same time. This gentle
man simply has been operating under
the wrong flag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

OF course The Birth OF q Nation
is a stupendous pictorial production,
writes Hector. but in view Of the
claims as to its accuracy, historically
and otherwise, | could not suppress
litter as / saw one southern white
clean out, single handed, a score OF
negroes whom he encountered in a gin
store. | followed this unequal fight
very closely and the only time the
white fell was when he received a
bullet from behind, Too, Miss Lillian
Gish Is sweet and pretty, but she GER
tainly had a bum steer in dressing the
part of a nurse. In enc scene where
she was supposed to be nursing vic
Tins of the hattleiields she changed
costumes twice, but the other women
similarly employed appeared TO have
had ali they could do in looking after
their charges, While they wore the
regulation uniform the star finttered
about in silks aud satins. OF course a
star is supposed 10 be hetter dressed
than her suhordinates, but nurse is
a nurse"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

THE national eoiors we're displayed
throughout the city of Milwaukee Sat
urday in honor Of the presidents we'd
ding. Bad news for the capitals Of
the entente.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
| hilbiaiHs.

What will prevent chilhlains, and
what is their cure?
Answer-Asoid garters round the
leg. Wear rubber heels and sewed
soles thick, and cork insoles. Put on
fresh pair of wooden stockings every
morning. II possible, wear two pairs of
shoes alternately. For mild chilblain,
which itches and burns and smarts.
battle the feet with water containing a
pinch OF alum, dry, powder with tai
cum, or talcum and boric acid powder
ten to onet. If blisters rise, empty
them By a clean needle prick and gent
iy pressing with a clean towel. Dry.
powder over with taleum and boric
acid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

BOSTON minister has been sued for
$4,000 for alleged breach of promise to
marry, The first thought that will
come to the mind of his brother labor
ers in the Lords vineyard is where
did he get it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
Hot Air.

sanitary engineer advises me that
the following are the merits of steam
heating over not air furnaces: Steam
heat I'd does not disseminate dis
ease germs 81 spreads no SCOT, gas
es, dirt or smoke; 81 creates no
parehed or dead air in the room adds
tributes heat evenly. Do you still ad-
yocate hot air furnaces:
Answer-AIi Of the stated facts are
true Of hot air furnace heating, ex-
ceptins for very large buildings. W. N
air on the move is purer than warm
air standing still.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20

ANOTHER Illinois woman has ceie-
brated her Tooth anniversary. Yet
every day We hear of people going to
the far west or the far south in the
hope of gaining a longer lease on life.
"AS if organized and unorgani2ed
baseball hadn't had enough trouble
some elements to contend against
from Within" writes Ignatz, i OBJ
serve that one OF the Chicago packers
is 10 take a stick in the proposed
amalgamation. 1t strikes me that he
will put the whole business on the
hog"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-20
THE ARGUS.

Rock isIsnts Member Associated Press.
lull Leased Wire Report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12

the head waiter He will be the central attraction of a cast formed of the en- tire membership of the big Boyle Woolfolk company.
 Voyer is a wiry little entertainer, with a good voice and his song num- bers, alone and accompanied by the chorus, are high class. In addition to Voyer. Harrie Lee, Charles Emerich. Lorraine Bernard and other members of the company who have proved them selves delightful entertainers during their first week In Birmingham will have prominent parts in the play.
 The Girl Question" Is an excellent vehicle for the best display of such diversified talent as is found in the big oyle-Woolfolk company. An excellent selection of songs is included in the play, which is one of Hough Adams best. "Td Follow You to the End of the World" Save a Little Love for Me-" "I Hate to Work on Monday" and other songs equally as clever and pop ular will feature the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12

noon about o'clock in automobiles to install a new Knights of Pythias lodge at Bessie Mines. The new lodge, which was organized last night has nearly 51 charter members and was installed by Thomas R. Walker, district deputy. The araphernalia of the Ensley lodge was used in the installation.
 The members of the Teen Age depart ment of the Ensley Methodist church have appointed a publicity committee to act for the entire Sunday school in giv- ing out information in regard to the work of the different classes. The following young ladies were appointed on the com- mittee: Miss Helen Cole, Miss May Bra. zelton and Miss Rebecca Gay.
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court B. A. Bass was fined $50 by Judge J. T. Lowery for violating ordinance 312-C of the city code. At the time of his arrest by Officer Pope two pints of whis ky were found on his person.
 Seven negroes were arrested yesterday for gaming. They will be tried tomorrow morning.
 Services will be held at both the morn ing and evening hour at the Ensley Pres byterian church today by the pastor, ths Rev. James E. Hixon, who has recently been called by the local congregation. IT the afternoon at o'clock installation serv ices will be held. The sermon will bt preached by Dr. w. B. Holmes of West End. The charge to the pastor will b. given by Dr. John S. Foster of Birming- ham and the charge to the congregatio by the Rev. I. F. Swallow. The Rev w. C Clarke of Woodlawn will also take part in the services
 The quarterly convention of the Ems ley district of the Sunday School asso- ciation will be held at the Shadysidt Methodist church at 3:30 o'clock this after noon. The meeting will be presided ovel by the president, s. s. Heide. The Ems ley district is composed of all the Sun day schools in Ensley, Wylam, Fairfield and Fairview and representatives from each school are expected to be present
 A large crowd was present last nighl at the entertainment given by the ladies of the Woodmen Circle for the members