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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
ONE ADVANTAGE OF GOVERN,
HENT MANUFACTURE.

BY manufacturing armor, munitions,
submarines, aeroplanes, etc, In its
own plants the government will be
able to keep for its own use any i'm
provements in such vehicles Of war.
Under the present policy of giving the
major part of military contracts TO
private concerns it has been impossi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

No, it is not too late To assist the
Eanta Claus committee. The task of
apportioning gifts and goodies for the
poor children of the city is now under
way, There are nearly one thousand
children to he looked after by the
committee. Send your contribution
either to The Argus office or to the
headquarters of the committee in the
Robinson building, Second avenue and
Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Itching After Bathing.

Can you suggest what will prevent
or relieve the itching which comes on
after BATH have suffered q great
deal from II.
Answer-Causes Of such itching are
too much irritating soap-soap Is not
necessary every day for the bath; too
hot or too cold water, and 100 pro-
ionged bath; digestive disturbances
from over-eatinr: excessive friction
in driving the skin Don't scratch. Ap-
ply cornstarch powder freely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Daily History CIass-Dec. 23.

IIII-AIexander I. OF Russia born
died Dec. /. 1926. The reign OF
Alexander !. covered the period Of
the close of the French revolution
and the Napoleonic wars.
1TsS-Generai George Washington re-
signed his commission as con-
nander Of the colonial army.
1893 - Sergins Michael DragmanoD
Stepniak, Russian author and rev.
olntionist, died: born 1871
i314-tiermans engaged In fierce at
taeks at Bolimow. ON Rawka river,
In front of Warsaw; also recap
tnred Mlawa, Poland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Captain Won papeu showed himself
q good sport In leaving the United
States under a cloud He declared he
held no bitterness for the nation that
requested his recall and expressed
confidence that time would prove that
he was not the bad man he had been
painted. All will hope that the cap
tain has correctly stated his case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

John Denison. formerly of Dubuque,
but now of Des Moines, informs Presi-
dent Wilson through letter in the
Dies Moines Register. that he doesn't
think much of him as president, says
the Waterloo Times-Tribune. II the
president becomes curious at the
humor of it all. he may conclude to
write the postmaster at Valley juno
ton to make inquiries as to just who
John is,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23


Herman Steg took a vacation Mon
day as he went to Lacrosse accom-
panied by his girl. Someone has re-
ported that he is studying the eugene
marriage law of Wisconsin. Well,
Herman, whatever you do remember
your Waterville Department
Waukon Standard,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Apple @Sass.-

What is so good as apple "sass?"
l don't mean sauce.
l mean the kind ma used to pass.
No other dish was in its class:
1t was the boss.
We seldom see it now, alas.
To our great loss.
A Juicy, PUPPY. toothsome mass.
What was so good as apple sass?s
! don't mean sauce.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
JIM. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Take We'll Before Shaking!

After all, you can have house with
out q man in it if you are quite sure
you want 1t. But you cannot have a
home without one. You cannot make
a home out Of women alone or men
alone; you must mix them.-Joliet
News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

General French. since he was re-
lieyed Of the command of the army in
France. is being called Viscount
French Maybe that's what has been
the matter with him all along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
There Are others Also.

The more talk we hear on the sub
ject the more firmly convinced We
become that we can't insure peace
with peace cant.--Philadelphia In
Guirer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
food pickers.

King Georges physician has de-
cided that he should take q littIs
stimulant whenever the spirit moves
him. Those kings certainly do pick
out doctors who know their business
indianapolis Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Theodore Roosevelt has engaged
suite Of rooms i'll Chicago for Conven-
ton week It viii he Just like some
unthinkable person 10 give him
ticket to the convention too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Senator Penrose remarks that q
"yellow dog" could be elected on the
republican ticket Bext year Such as
surance from Senator Penrose-binl-
self q candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Pork Famine Looming.

Berlin reports that American pork
is selling at so cents pound, and ap-
parently 1t Is about to be almost that
scarce In congress this winter.-Tn-
dianapolis Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

If you insist On putting # off till the
last minute. you are reminded that TO-
morrow is the last day on which you
may do your Christmas shopping,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Rock Island-From River to
River.

One Of the painful tasks Of the holi-
day season is to smother the preteDse
that the country possesses al elastic
currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

About the most miserable creature
IN existence is man in a crowded dry
goods store ou an afternoon during
she holiday season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

THE French wine crop is reported
only one-third as large as II was last
year. This will likely cause more I'M
easiness on Broadway among the
chorus girls and 5ohnnies than 1t will
in Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

IL the kaiser conquers the disease
Berlin says has seized him the allies
ought TO be easy for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS
Street Car Comedy.

81 notice that the Irish are against
conscription.'
We'll, they ought to be. Hes the
guy that has been fighting freedom
for ireland. isn't heP' Q, II. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Ont of Season.

VME u SEAsUHs
Herbert took his best girl in
To have an ice cream sundae;
But when he came to pay he found
He'd have TO wait till Monday.
NJ l.. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

THE British appear to have simply
galloped from Gallipoli.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Holding In the Earth.

According TO East Indian mythology
the earth liz supported by eight white
elephants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Before completing your Christmas
shopping consult The Argus adsertis.
ing columns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

SECRETARY Garrison called Roose-
welt a mimic. The next day Taft was
fully recovered from his illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Toxic Leading japanese bankers
have decided that new domestic loan
should be raised to redeem foreign
leans.
This decision is a result of the fact
that Japan has about $500 600 900 in
foreign loans which mature in 10
years. The idea is that upon the CON
clusion of the European war the mon
etary circulation of the world will be-
come stringent owing to the financial
readjustments Of the powers concern
ed. How Japan should deal with the
situation forms difficult question.
The bankers think it advisable to raise
q domestic loan with view TO redeem
ing foreign loans while the money
market is now in slack condition.
They think that the notation of a do
nestle loan at this moment would not
only help adjust foreign loans, hut
would also moderate the monetary
circulation at home.
Acting on this conclusion, the bank
-f~ HA+' PaSbnb3g LndhH representa-
items to the government. In view Of
the satisfactory result Of the railway
ponds issued some time ago, Il is pro-
posed TO Issue the domestic loan al p
price OF 9s13 yen, with interest at 5
per cent, redeemable in 20 years.
Mr.. Taketomi, minister of finence
announces that 30,0e0.0e0 ven fslh.-
100000 OF the specie reserve win he
appropriated to redeem the railway
loans raised In England and which
will fall due in February next. An
other 30000,0 900 ven will be EMPLOYED
to pay off foreign bonds. He points
ont that the specie reserve. which al
ready amounts to about $1,000, 900
yen, viii steadily increase.
sydney Australia. Corresponds
ence Of the Associated Press. Deia,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

easiness on broadway among Inc
chorus girls and Johnnies than it will
in Paris.
SECRETARY Garrison called Roose-
Welt q mimic. The next day Taft was
fully recovered from his illness.
Some Kid.
The bride is pleasing young wom-
an well known in Beardstown's young
er social set, and enjoys the acquaint-
ance Of everyone who knows her
Beardstown Illinoisan-Star.
MY, how sensitive men are growing.
Here is the mayor Of Fort Madison,
Iowa, throwing up his lob because,
he says, the people lack faith in him.
He Is almost too nice to serve as presf-
dent Of knitting club.
ITS tough to be a man." walled
John Stimson in Chicago court. But
John doesn't happen to be much OF
man. For 10 years, the evidence show
ed, he had been supported by his wife,
who is a washerwoman.
IT is said the Davenport city eoun-
ell will rigidly enforce the ordinance
calling upon property owners TO scat
ter ashes on icy sidewalks. The city
goes dry the first of the year. you
know.
HENRY Ford is reported to have
been disappointed by the chilling re-
ception he received in Norway He
might have expected nothing better in
that latitude at this time of year.
SALE Of horse meat for food is to
permitted in New York after Jan. /.
Then there are auto tires, but they
are TOO expensive as yet
WIFE Of a former Chicago mayor is
being greatly annoyed, she tells the
papers. these days, by small voice
on the telephone insidiously announc-
ing the engagement of her daughter.
Still the advertising does not appear
to be injuring the matrimonial pros
poets of the girl. On the contrary, it
may force the favored sutton to action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Some Kid.

The bride is pleasing young wom-
an well known in Beardstown's young
er social set, and enjoys the acquaint-
ance of everyone who knows her
Beardstown Illinoisan-Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

sydney, Australia. Correspond
eace OF the Associated Press. Delay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Picking. Correspondence of the AS
ISOLATED Press, )--Lu Cheng-hsiang,
minister of foreign affairs, has been
designated by the president to act as
secretary Of state during the illness"
of Hsu Shi-chang, who has resisted all
efforts to persuade HIM remain in
Office, The latter is generally regard
ed as being out OF the cabinet. al
though no announcement has been
made TO this effect and none proba-
bly, will be made until the monarch
ial question is settled.
Hsu Shih-chang is opposed to the
change in government, He was for
merry yieeroy of Manchuria and held
many other Offices under the Manehu
regime. He has.regarded It as impos-
sible to continue service under the
prospective establishment of the
monarchy. The service OF two imper-
iaI masters is unthinkable TO the Chi
nese. Hence the unwillingness of Hsu
Shih-chang to be in active service
when the change comes.
There is much speculation as to
Hsu Shih-chang's permanent success
scr. Sun Pao-chi. auditor general OF
the board of audit, has been mention
ed for the post, and LANG Shih-chi is
also suggested for the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

SALE Of horse meat for food is to
permitted in New York after Jan. /.
Then there are auto tires, but they
are too expensive as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

HENRY Ford is reported to have
been disappointed by the chilling re-
ception he received In Norway. He
might have expected nothing better III
that latitude at this time Of year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
TEACHERS PREPARE
TO ANSWER CRITICS
Publicity Bureau Formed to
Stop Attacks and Clear In
structors Before Public.

To combat attacks on the New York
school system which are termed "im-
passioned and unworthy" the Fedora
tion Of Teachers Associations has or
Canized an educational publicity bu-
reau. Although lis president. Theophi-
lus Johnson, would not tell who had In
spired the attacks. it was learned from
Miss Olive VI. Jones, the secretary, that
Controller Prendergest's recent re-
marks about the cal!bre Of teachers in
the city's schools and articles which
lave appeared In the newspapers will
be answered by the bureau.
Eve would like TO know who ia be-
hind the attacks ourselves" said Miss
Jones. Almost every newspaper has
made statements about teachers char
acters. We have said nothing. for we
thought it would be undignifed. Now
our attitude has changed. We believe
the public generally misunderstands
Inc work teachers are doing"
In reply TO g question Miss Jones
said: dyes, ! believe the statement
which am informed the Controller
made demands an answer 70 set the
public right"
In the declarations bulletin the pur-
nose Of the bureau was described to be
ITO protect our school system from the
impassioned and unworthy attacks now
being made on il and 10 enlighten the
public on questions which pertain 10
The welfare Of the 100000 children in
our public schools" William J. Nc
Aulife. a principal, of 1851 Briggs Ave-
nue.. The Bronx. chairman of the new
organization. will receive articles and
ciinpings which contain statements
Vending answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
NEW YORK UNVEILS
GEN. WEBB STATUE
Whitman Pays Tribute to Union
Commander at Gettysburg.

Gettysburg, Penn. Oct. 1.-THE he
roic statue In bronze erected at the
"Bloody Angle" to the memory Of Ma
jor General Alexander S. Webb was
dedicated to-day by survivors Of the
regiments he commanded and the New
York State Monuments Commission
with Governor Charles S. Whitman and
his official party as special guests. Bat
terry f, Sd United States Field Artillery,
fired the major generals salute follow
ing the unveiling, which was done by
Miss Anne L. Alexandra, a granddaugh-
ter Of the commander.
Addresses were made by Governor
Whitman, General James W. Latta, of
Philadelphia; Colonel Andrew Cowan,
of Kentucky, and DR.. J. G.. R. Miller,
while General Horatio c. King read his
poem Gettysburg"
General Webb" Governor Whitman
said, was the son Of soldier and the
grandson of a soldier. His grand
father was wounded in the battle of
Bunker Hill. Against savage foe on
our then western frontier his father
defended the flag and liberty, the CIV
ilization and the enlightenment which
the flag embodies and represents.
"He was true TO his inheritance, loyal
TO the country's traditions and institu-
tons He realized the value of all that
the nation and the flag stood for. He
recognized the peril to both, and he
came to their defence without hesita-
ton and without thought of personal
danger, as did the hosts who followed
him.
THE noble qualities which he pos
sessed were In no sense unusual. The
capacity for the most heroic effort dis
played by all in this terrible conflict
glorifed the American name and Is the
common heritage of the American peo-
pie.
81 am not Of those who believe that
the qualities of patriotism and heroism
have departed from the youth Of our
land The splendid traits of the noble
character to which we here do honor
are possessed to-day by the young men
of the nation, North and South and
East and West.
ave honor ourselves when we do
honor 70 the heroes OF the past"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
SsuG'f1',:1'.27, So 9e s8ss
NJ R.:N'ANN (I

1880 m.-Autos starr from wop9sn .: sg cii:
party headquarers - Ea't n 6rI ,n.uts psIa5s
others for Wal Street earning yellow DsilooaSS .
Noon 10 .. m.-Ba.lools 20 Qe frcStyp a. ~,
wal Stree, and Other part. o. me city "mool1ns
'Hi .6 ,,S'l yo,cs for Women Restaurant. 70 wall
Street sPeaksrs NJ. James rs Fa.c La E.. po'S
Wiris Mn Florence CONAN. Mss Rose Boyer
aud Mrs Edna Peins, Ihe ta1T g Go
o.erate In the DAYS wofk. c
sotag y Long I s,1s. G I5tyi,,s in
D. m.-strsat meeting Al Mirror Candy store
hs"i a. nAi.etisg At Tooth Street and Fifth Ave
D. injecting a. Nseslc Avenue and Arden
.. INJECTING at 2O7th Street and Sherman
49, ,. Meeting, IN tho Italian district.
D m.-N,eiinls 40 loath stree; and Washins
ton Avenue C@,emoni sAS ,s-oo o5a , Wss1
n m.-Ni.s B &. Howard O. J. smith ana
Chsunc, Duiou VII address tire. meetings In the
ID ,o o. 'm.2Mee,ins a; 18Th stree and Seventh
. go D. m.-Meerns at Ninsty-'irth Street and
Di1- .. S.surraEe hearing b,ior. the Republican
cub. rs. Broadway en- 'i l1dI,,, NJ NJ, Nav
p,arI and Guhen Roe VII speak.
yomen's Political Union.
soo,-Nns. Kathleen Taylor and Mu. Walter
Chambers VII sdafea' mee'hs d. i"e'N '''' ~
street and Sixth Arcnus. 49,. a.. 49,. ~,
$50 Q. m.-s!leut speech l5Oth street ana Mel
'0; Is .. -m.-Mee,inE 81 First Avenue ard sixty
h'7h - o. injecting at Ninety NTH Street and
i's'I o. m.~Mee,inE al Thirty seventh Street and
Broadway. -, ..,,.t.r.,. N,tr..y- sixth
% y "a R-ceiwav Speakers q. ]. smith. her-
-, so1@r',oo s,f Nr Nora Batch De fofttt.
e.3O .. m.-Mee,ilg % llAh street ana i"fu
$40 o. m.-subsltisy van meeting al NinsV-
,hfrd Street and Columbus Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
HOLIDAY GAY AT TUXEDO
Many Automobile Parties Visit the
Club for Luncheon.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune J


Tuxedo Park, n. j., Oct. 12.-Perfect
weather to-day brought out large
number for the holiday by motor from
town to lunch at the club and many
house PARTIES among the cottagers ter
minated the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Havemeyer ar.
rived at the club for the autumn, and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawrence Green,
of Paris. moved into the Smith cottage
in West Lake Road.
Among those who entertained lunch,
con parties at the club were: Mr.. ana
Mrs. Alfred Kessler, Colonel and Mrs.
Thomas Denny, Mrs. Jose Aymar, Rob
ert d. Wrenn, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. &. Nor
timer. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert j. /. Frost
MIR. and Mrs. W. +. Dennis, Percy X.
Pyne. jr.. Mr. and Mrs. f. j. Hancy,
MIR. and Mrs +. c. Deveau, Leeds john
son and Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Have
meyer.
Among other late arrivals to-day
were Miss Helen Brewer, George l..
Chapman, Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. After,
hurry. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Wood
Worthington, Mr.. and Mrs. Monsiia, OF
Copenhagen; q. Mcleod and Allen Mer-
rift. :,
Large preparations are being made
for the Tuxedo ball the end of ms
month. The committee In charge n
cludes Joseph Earle Stevens, chairman;
Lucius Wiimerding, Forsyth Wiekes'
Lewis Spencer Morris and Pierre Lorli-
lard, jr.
The Tuxedo Lake Yacht Club had an
exciting race to-day on Tuxedo LAKE
There we're six starters. j. +. Tams
finished FIRST, Frederic Foster second
Gordon Fellowes third and F. o. Sped
LIN fnu1f b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
PAY ENVELOPE MAGIC Barred
Giving Wife Wages and Borrowing
Them Away Stopped by Judge.

Passsic, ". j.. Oct. IA plan 20
turn over 20 friend wife" an unopened
salary envelope on Saturday q. noon
and be in possession Of the contents by
8 o'clock the same night was explained
TO City Court Judge 7. p. Costello this
morning by Michael Lesko, Of so Third
Street.
Lesko was arraigned on complaint OF
non-support made by his wife. She
admitted her husband always I ned
over his envelope on Saturday. buA
ed that he invariably got away VITA V
money later.
How is that the judge ask
Lesko.
why" he answered, II give her the
envelope when get home from work
That makes her happy. Then. while
she ia happy. begin 20 borrow. Pretty
soon have il all back"
Mrs. Lesko explained that when she
refused the "loans" her husband would
beat her
Judge Costello put Lesko under bond
20 pay his wife $3.50 a week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-13
VOTES BANDITS
RAID 81" LINES
Go Through Trains and
Stick Up Guards at Point
of Pamphlet Guns.
GATEMEN CRY "YES":
TICKET CHOPPERS, TOO
Robbers, as Passengers Cover
Seize Promises and Escape
Anti" Detectives on Case.

In gay DISCUSSES Of orange and black.
with masks Of similar color, and
huge arm shields bearing the device,
Votes for Women" Lavinia Dock, the
Suffrage Bandit Bold, and a dozen in
trepid accomplices sailed forth last
night TO hold up every motorman.
guard, ticket chopper and ticket seller
on all the elevated lines. When their
victim surrendered his promise with
out a whimper, they rewarded him
with little gold button; but when
he showed signs Of hostility or dis
Interest, they merely looked at him
sorrowfully, AS much as TO say, isn't
1t too bad you're so stupid"
Promptly at l0:30 ten highwaywomen
met at the elevated terminal at South
Ferry ana douned their fierce DISCUSSES
~ the waiting room. Formidable guns
were made out Of suffrage pamphlets,
and when the women finished decking
themselves in their orange smocks they
all locked like pumpkins The dark
deeds of the evening were then re-
hearsed and the band broke up so that
three girls could go in each line.
Mrs. Margaret Hinchey, the Irish
vote getter. felt that she would meet a
great many of her countrymen on the
Ninth Avenue division, so she took that
route with two helpers Miss Dock took
the Sixth Avenue route and third de-
tachment travelled over the Third Ave
nue. line.
At late hour last night several Of
the bandits telephoned in and said that
their raids had met with fattering sue
cess, and that they expect the al" boys
to turn out handsome majority for
suffrage.
Among those who wore DISCUSSES
were Miss Elizabeth Watson, Miss Cor
nelia Swinnerton, Miss Lavina Dock,
Mrs. Katharine Witherow, Mrs. s. h.
Smith, Mrs. Susan Rosofsky, Miss Anna
Cooke and Miss Harriet Spence.