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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Premier Asquith is reported to have
reached the conclusion that the old
system for the government of Ireland
has had its day and must go. But the
important question is as to whether or
not the British government substitutes
another that will be more to the liking
of the great bulk of the Irish people.
And it may be that it would be impos-
sible to devise such a system of gov
eminent, go diverging are the views
of the Irishmen as to what kind of a
government their country should
have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Who would ever have thought that
this would come to pass? William
Jennings Bryan will attend the Demo-
cratic national convention only in the
capacity of a newspaper reporter. And
this doesn't carry with it the privilege
of haranging the delegates. Still,
what could Mr.. Bryan do? His erst-
while Democratic friends in Nebraska
announced emphatically through their
votes that they did not want him to
represent them as a delegate to the
convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

with the soundness of the suggestion
that discretion is the better part of
valor. At any rate, she has decided
to swallow a few hunks of her pride
and continue as strictly neutral as pos
sible to the European war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19
RoosEvELrs MASTERPIECE.

hNJOSELN
Theodo Roosevelt probably never
delivered a more remarkable address
than the one he presented today be-
fore mass meeting of the citizens of
Detroit.
must stand alone. Nothing like it has
been uttered before. Nothing like it
will be spoken again unless the man
from Oyster Bay is doing the talking.
In one particular it is almost un-
Rooseveltlike. 1t is temperate in
tone. There is no buster in it.
form no part of it. And the
blows of the big stick do not resound.
But it will take its place neverthe-
less as one of the most forceful of
the announcements that Theodore
Roosevelt has ever made. The Roose-s
welt punch is in it from beginning to
end.
1t is a punch of facts presented in
an incontrovertible manner. 1t is a
punch of logical argument that is I'M
answerable and undeniab1e. 1t is a
punch of conclusions that are as in
evitable as they are convincing.
The man who reads this speech and
is not convinced that it fully and clear
ly sets forth the situation which con-
fronts these United States today, and
also the only way that is to be found
out of this situation, must be a man.
who permits his prejudices and SYM
pathies to warp his reason and judg-
ment.
At Detroit today, Theodore Roose-
welt shattered the house that the
pacifists would build with thet facility
that the finger of a baby tumbles
down a house of cards.
In its place, he put a structure of
preparedness that spells the future for
this country to which it is entitled.
A preparedness not merely through
strengthening our army and navy, nor
our industries for the pursuits of peace
as well as war, but preparedness of
our spirit, a development in us of an
Americanism that must be for our
country first, last and all the time, and
play whatever part it can for the up-
lift of the whole world.
Such preparedness, too. Colonel
Roosevelt points out most emphatfcaI-
ly, is purely defensive, and is the best
possible guarantee of peace.
The unified and prepared America.
that he pictures would never be at
tackled by a foe from without; nor by
any within, as there could be none
such. And no one, of course, will in
slst that such a unified and prepared
America would ever seek conquest be-
yond its shores or boundaries.
And who, pray tell, is the man to
lead the United States of America. to
this preparedness that is SO essential
for the welfare and salvation of the
nation if it be not Theodore Roosevelt,
a physician not only sufficiently
skilled to diagnose the ailments from
which the nation is suffering, but one
who is also able to suggest the rene
dies that will effect a cure?
Such a question seems academic.
The answer is obvious
Theodore Roosevelt is the nations
need.
And isn't it the duty of the Repub-
lican party to play true to it's tradi-
tons of serving the nation best by
coming to it's rescue now with the
nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for
the presidency?
There would seem to be but one an
swer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

where the weather is concerned. AL
most everybody is remarking that the
chilly weather of this spring is most
unusual. And yet, a year ago, the
thermometer registered cooler weather
for this period of May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

An excellent suggestion comes from
DIR. Manning, director of the federal
bureau of mines. He would make it
a.scrime to waste natural gas. And it
might be well, also, to make it a crime
to waste the substance of a natural
gas company through unnecessarily
expensive sreceiverships, including the
seemingly excessive lawyers fees that
are incident to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Possibly the British, or the govern
ment of Great Britain is deserving of
condemnation for the rather ruthless
treatment it has accorded to so many
of those who participated in the Sim
Fein revolt. But it wouldn't seem that
the senate chamber of the United
States is a proper place to voice any
- a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Perhaps the old-fashioned school,
boy is to appear on the scene again. At
any rate, in the spelling contest be-
tween pupils of the Topeka grade
schools the boys generally outspelled
the girls. Of late years. the girls
have been walking away with most of
the public school honors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Progress in the peaceful arts, whicn
are the real abiding source or q ma
tion's greatness and prosperity, is matt
ed by war. Producers are made non-
producers. Hands that should be on
plough. loom, lathe and book are set
to grasping sword and rifle, and all
the wholesome arts of peace are per-
mitted to languish while men engage
In organized murder.
> ssPeace on EARTH proceeds from
peace in the individual heart.
Discomfort, restlessness and vain
Iongings all vanish when the Will OF
the servant and the will of the master
are fused into one. Perfect peace fol-
lows complete union.
The ghost of tomorrow haunts many
persons. They fear the future. They
worry about what the days may bring
forth And by this worrying ana ret
ting care they incapacitate themselves
for bravely meeting tomorrow when
it does come The Master wants us to
trust Him for the tomorrows. They
are His, stored up by His hand, and
therefore laden with nothing but good
for his disciples. So let trust take. the
place of trembling and faith the place
of fear.
Perfect faith casts out fear. The
established heart is not afraid.
The nobIest mind the best content
ment has.-Spenoer.
Merely to be contented and grateful
is the best way of, giving God His due.
He cares moro for the fragrance of
praiseful lives than for the odor OF
costliest sacrifice.
With al. power .by our side, with all
peace in our heart, and with. an eter-
nifty before our face, why should we
not live ccntentedly and sjoyousiy?
Desire only the will of Gcd. Seek
Him alone, and you will nnd peace
Fenelon.
TO Fatherl from the. curse Of war
/ We pray Thee give release,
And speed, oh, speed the blessed day
OF justice, love; and peace!
john Haynes Holmes.
Few faces that, we pass on the
street express contentment. nsaAmosi
all the eyes into which we look we
may read longings untitled. Thescalm
peaceful face that betokens a spirit al
rest is the exception, not the rule. The
whole world is hungry and saddest Of
all, , it knows not for what it hungers
Usually it thinks it is hungry fol
money, for houses and clothes and pc.
sition and pleasure. This is not so
Back of all the understood needs OF
the world lies deep, aching hunger
which can be satisfied only through
Him who is the Bread of Life. AL
wants are comprehended in the wan
of Christ.
Peace, perfect peace. in this darl
world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace
within.
Peace, perfect peace, by throngine
duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19
Peace and Its Products.

Terse Comments on the Uniform
Prayer Meeting Topic of the Young
Peaple's Societies-Christian En-
deavor, etc.-for May 21: 1.-The
Blessings of Peace and How to Get
Them."-John 14:27.
Peace is one of the fruits of the
Spirit. It does not grow in the worlds
gardens. Let no man deceive himself
with respect to this. Mankind will
not suddenly become possessed of the
Spirit of peace of its own accord.
Only the on-sweeping Gospel of Jesus
can usher in that glad day, foretold
by Isaiah, when nations shall learn
war no more.
When men are at peace with God
they are not likely to war with one
another.
Peace is one of humanity's great
goals. Slowly, toilsomely. steadily,
the race has been progressing toward
it for centuries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

TO Fatherl from the. curse of war
. We. pray Thee give release,
And speed, oh, speed the blessed day
OF justice, love and peace!
-JohnsTIaynes Holmes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Desire only the will of Gcd. Seek
Him alone, and you will md peace
Fenelon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

With al. power by our side, with all
peace in our heart, and with an seter-
nifty before our face, why should we
not live ccntentedly and joyous7y?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Merely to be contented and grateful
is the best way of giving God His due
He cares moro for the fragrance or
praiseful lives than for the odor of
costliest sacrifice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

eve do believe that preparedness national
lies wholly and ships and armed We believe
must organize industries for defense of war
result of organizing them for the production
CT the necessities of life in time of peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Il believe the great mass of them are at the pres
divided in their loyal devotion to this COUNTRY,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

owe all we must insist on absolute Americanism"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

he worst men in any civilization are those WI
oil themselves nor are controlled by Others"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

actly the same thing is true as regards Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

"At present unprepared in industry military
1t would take long organize our industries
for to organize army for war;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

edness through universal service would turn out
possible school of practical civics."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

civilization can only exist in the nation that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Perfect faith casts out fear. The
heart is not afraid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

81 believe in universal service based universal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

The nobIest mind the best content
ment has-Spenoer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

Our purpose the efficient government
the people that found in Germany but to make spring
from the people themselves"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

The party that has full confidence in its own policies ana
conceded to put policies into effect will
or later get the people of provded the policies are
sound"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

"a party that shutters and sammers and that tries to
against uterances had no right to com
plain people prove hesant about giving it power
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19
/ need discipline. -

"In many respects Germany furnishes example
shall do well to heed for she her people good
ment orderly and substantial justice
combined with high industrial efficiency"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

The men of German blood have always played :
honorable part in this country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

eff within ranks split into angling
tonaties severed by old world antipathes chance
national greatness will vanish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-19

believe that the most certain for US to lnsu
peace to and to have it known that
are prepared for whole heartedy advocate
policy, little not with tremors and gaspngs but fui
and absolutely"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
SOCIETIES. DEAD
Will Be H0NORED
Modern Woodmen and Royal NeighbOrs
to Hold Memorial Exercises at
Chippiannock Cemetery.

Memorial exercises will be held
jointly at Chippiannock cemetery to-
morrow by the Modern Woodmen and
Royal Neighbors The services at the
cemetery begin at 2:30 o'clock.
James Mcnamara. head clerk of the
Modern Woodmen. will act as master
of ceremonies. The program will in
clude a prayer by Rev. W. H. Tope OF
the Spencer Memorial church, an ad-
dress by Rev C. P. ONeill of Sacred
Heart Catholic church and musical
numbers by 30 little girls in white cos
tunes under direction of Miss Minnie
Graham. Dr. Hada NJ Carlson, su-
preme recorder of the Royal Neighbors
of America, will give an address.
The graves of the deceased members
will be decorated by a special commit
tee. The first Sunday in June is set
aside each year by the Woodmen and
Royal Neighbors as day for memorial
services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
EDGINGTON

Mrs. Mary Hofer, daughters Marie
and Geraldine spent Tuesday with
friends in Rock Island
Miss Ethel Glazier is visiting with
friends in Iowa.
The Ladies' Aid society held their
usual meeting and served dinner
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Brown.
The ladies of the Cemetery associa-
ton, assisted by the men of the COM
munity, spent Saturday cleaning and
identifying the cemetery grounds.
Lawrence Parmenter spent few
days last week wishing at the home of
his cousin, Lyle Roberts.
Mrs. Andrew Mungerson and her
mother, Mrs. Chambers, returned Fri
day from their visit to Eldridge. Iowa.
DR.. Nichols of Rock Island was a
professional visitor in Edgington, Fri
day
Hon. Ernest Harris, who has been
spending a brief vacation with rela-
tives in this vicinity sailed for Sweden
May %. News of his safe arrival will
be anXiously awaited by his many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Parmenter and
Mr. and Mrs. William Pifer enjoyed
a few days last week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beardsley at Col
umbus Junction.
Miss Velma Johnson has been
spending a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Beulah Wood.
Children's day will be observed in
the Edgington Presbyterian Sunday
school Sunday. June II. with appro-
pirate exercises. The Sunday school
classes are practicing for this occa-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hartman were in
Rock Island, Friday.
Edgington Center school closed
Wednesday with picnic and program
which was well attended and greatly
enjoyed
The Sabbath school attendance day
was quite a success, the attendance
reaching within five of the number
set. Another effort will be made June
4 to secure 100 in attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
CARBON CLIFF

The ladies of the Methodist church
gave a supper at the Hennegan hall
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wendell and
daughters Dorothy and Jennie visited
Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs.
A. c. Lender at East Moline.
Mr.. and Mrs D. F. Jones, daughters
Leone and Hazel, motored to Rock Is.
land for visit Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Riddell of In
dependence, Mo, are visiting at the
home Of the latter's father, Louis
WeitZ.
Miss Celia Walker Of Muscatine Wis
tied several days at the William Ger
hardt home.
Mrs. Fannie Kennedy Of Geneseo
visited few days here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Laughery enter
tanned for a few days Mr. and Mrs. ].
Laughery, Rock Island; Mr.. and Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
YUMA

Memorial day service was held at
Yuma M. E. church Sunday at
O'Clock. A very interesting address
was given by Rev. Mr. Dunlevy and at
the close Of the service the audience
went to the cemetev rand decorated
the graves OF the nine fallen heroes
buried there. The exercises closed
with remarks by Pew. Mr.. Dunlevy and
singing "Blest Be the Tie"
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Daily OF Erie
and Roy Daily and family of Moline
attended the memorial service at
Yuma Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Schafer of East
Moline spent Sunday at the home of
Joe Schafer.
Jud Wainwright was a business cal
Ter in Joslin Monday.
Allie Beal was a business caller In
Moline Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wainwright
were shopping in Moline Friday.
Rev and Mrs. Dunlevy were guests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
hester Kennedy and sons John and

Chester Kennedy and sons John and
Chester. Jr., of East Moline.
The Misses Grace and Helen Swank
of Silvis visited a few days with their
sister, Mrs. Carl Lawrence.
Claus Hanson of Des Moines visited
with home folks.
William Milton, Jr., of Peoria, is
spending few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Milton. Sr.
G. F. Holland visited Sunday with
his brother, o. E. Holland at Green
River, Ill.
Mrs. Trena Eiker and Mrs. Lindsay
of Moline visited Tuesday with the
formers sister, Mrs. B. A. Hennegan.
Mrs. ". P. Gerhardt visited We'd
nesday with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Corbin at Moline.
Miss Kate Laughery visited a few
days at the home Of her uncle, Chester
Kennedy, at East Moline.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Beckwith, Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Beckwith and son
Edgar of Davenport visited few days
at the John Holland home.
William LorenZ and Rochard Jones
were Moline visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. LIE Roy Hampson mot
ored to Moline and Rock Island for
a visit Tuesday.
Mrs. Leonard Frank and daughter
Dorothy Anne, returned to their home
at Reynolds Monday, having visited
the past week at the home OF Mrs.
Franks father, Louis Weitz and fam
iIy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
FLOAT LIST FOR
PARADE GROWING
Business Houses and Factories Re
spending Readily TO Invitation
of Centennial Committees.
SOME ELABORATE DECORATIONS
Manager Bert thinner OF Rock Island
House Promises One of Finest
Features i'm Procession.

Interest in the tri-Cities over the
various features of the pageant and
paradeS to be staged in connection
with the Fort Armstrong centennial
celebration during the week of June
1926 is rapidly becoming general and
the committees are having little
trouble in securing a large number
Of floats from the various business
houses. The business men and man
ufacturers have become deeply inter
ested and it is almost certain that
some the most deliberately decorated
creations ever witnessed in the middle
west will be a part of the big indus
trial parade on Thursday of centen-
NAL week.
The motor boat clubs Of the three
cities in recent meetings have secured
the promises of the owners of 100
boats for the big night river pageant.
The Visit Of Neptune 10 the Father
OF Waters" which will be held on
Thursday night. June q.
Following is the additional list OF
floats that Davenport merchants will
enter in the industrial parade, Man
ager Bert thinner of the Rock island
house announcing today that he would
have one of the most elaborate floats
in the line
T. y. Jacobsen, LagomaTcino Grupe
company, Halligan Coffee company,
Halligan Candy company, Hickey
Bros. Johnson Sessions company, Sad
lers Drug store. Citizen Trust & Saw
ings bank. Western Flour Mill COM
panv. Independent Baking company,
White Lily Manufacturing company,
Voss Bros. Manufacturing company
Frahm & Denger. Roddewig- Schmidt
Candy company. August. f. Steffen
company. Purity Oats company, Mar
Woods company, The Harker Cigar
company. Crane company, French &
Hecht. Schmidt Music company. Iowa
laundry. Masons garage. Simon &
Landauer. Kohrs Packing company
Snider Walsh & Haynes. Peoples
Light company. Davenport Pearl
Button company, Mueller Lumber
company, Fred Hack Cigar company
T. Richter & Sons, Seq Iron company
Vanderslice- Stahmer Shoe company
Davenport Ice company korn Baking
company, Pittsburgh Plate Glass COM
pany, Davenport Manufacturing CON-
pany, Bell Jones company, Davenport
Bag & Paper company, Armour & Co.
Davenport Flour & Feed company
Davenport Ladder company, T. W. Nc
Clelland company. ]. H. c. Petersen
Sons company, Harmed & Won Maur
Spencer Furniture company, Baxter
Piano company, Tri-City Piano com
pany. Crook Bros, laundry, NJ. l.
Parker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03

There will be musical and literary
program at Yuma NJ T. church Fri
day evening followed by a sociable
in the basement. Ice cream and cake
will be served.
Mrs. Frank Dow and baby. after
several weeks stay at the home OF W.
II. Dow, have returned to Omaha.
Henry Weidman was a business
caller in East Moline Tuesday
Edwin Antony visited at his home
in Rock Island from Saturday until
Monday.
Hazel Wainwright is spending a
few days at home nursing sore
hand caused by severe cut
S. S. Beal and W H. II. Dow, two
OF the Oldest citizens. are in feeble
health and are able 10 be up only
part of the time.
Oliver Eckstrom spent Sunday in
Moline.
Children's day will be observed at
Rose Hin the second Sunday in Juns
at 10 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
BELIEVE DISPUTE
WILL Be SETTLED
Word From Washington to Arsenal
Workmen Indicates Satisfactory
Adjustment of Wages.

Advices that pending negotiations
still indicated that there would be a
satisfactory adjustment of the wage
matters involving 300 machinists, tool
makers and turret lathe operators at
Rock Island arsenal were received
from Washington yesterday.
The information came to officers of
the local union from international Of
ficers and was the first since receipt
of a telegram two weeks ago advising
the union here to take no overt action.
The strike was held in allegiance by
unanimous vote two weeks ago, the
employees deciding TO wait until such
time as their international officers
gave them the word to strike. Be
cause of other pressing matters in
Washington progress is slow on the
negotiations, but the information re-
ceived here yesterday would indicate
that the matter is proceeding along to-
wards a settlement which will be sat
isfactory to the employees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
Ancient Egyptians,

The race or breed of the men who
built the pyramids is and will prob
ably remain an chronological mystery.
They were not white nor black. nor
has it been possible clearly to identify
them with the Turanian or Arab race.
We simply do not know the kind of
people they were. They were prob
ably d mixture of many breeds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
YOUNG MEN ORGANIZE
EXCAVATING COMPANY

Three Rock Island young men have
formed the General Improvement COM
pany, which will do excavating, grad
ing, hauling, terracing, sodding ami
gardening. Those interested in the
concern are Marcus Brough. manager;
Louis L. Nichols and E. M. Willett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03

of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Wake Sunday
evening at dinner.
Misses Mary and Julia Franklin,
who were guests at the ID. ". Mumma
home the past week, returned to
their home at Barstow Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-03
Political Announcement.

/ hereby announce my candidacy fol
the republican nomination for statei
attorney OF Rock Island county ane
solicit the support of my friends. Pri
mary Sept. Is. 1916.
CHARLES S. ROBERTS.