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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
THE REST PROTECTION

During the halcyon days of Nelson
W. Aldrich in the United States SEN
ate the rubber industry in this coun-
try enjoyed the limit Of tariff protec-
ton; it so happened that Mr.. Aldrich
was not only republican ringmaster
in the senate, but that he was in the
rubber business in large way HIM
self. 1t is not hoped, even by the rub
Der interests, that the old extreme of
for this industry; public opinion is
"sot' against privilege and plumber in
tariff making and specious arguments
will not answer any more. Instead Of
crying over split milk-or lost pro-
lection Subsidies-the rubber folks
are taking a new and novel course to
protect" themselves, says the Peoria
Journal. They have employed experts
to look into the possibilities of devils
ing new scientific methods, promoting
efficiency, eliminating waste and in
creasing profits in a legitimate way.
Instead of falling back on the govern
ment for a bonus in the form of ex-
cessive protection, they are going to
help themselves by working out prop
er industrial methods.
The textile interests of the country
are showing strange inclination to-
ward self-help. anonymously enough,
the textile makers, while demanding
land receiving) almost prohibtive
protection for their products under the
lamented schedule X of Payne-Aldrich
memory. protested vehemently upon
any tariff on dyestuffs. They sold
textile wares, but they bought dye
stuffs. Since the war has curtailed
imports OF dyestuffs from Germany,
the textile interests are earnestly pro-
noting and encouraging dye indus
tries at home. Along with the federal
government, they are aiding expert
ments which will enable American
dye makers 10 compete with Germany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
THE HOLLAND WAY.

The government of the Netherlands
has adopted way Of raising revenue
that might be followed with profit In
this country with excellent results
and without depressing anyone.
The thrifty Dutch commercial and
business interests have been making
immense profits out of so-called war
brides" The mercantile marine has
been doing land Office business In
carrying cargoes Of the necessities
Of life and raw materials from neu-
trail countries, principally from the
United States to Holland ports con-
signed to enterprising factories and
dealers who have been supplying
neighboring countries with what they
need and getting war prices" for
goods. The Holland government has
decided that it should share in this
prosperity. In order to do so 1t
enacted law providing that, basing
normal profit on the net income of
business men for the year 1918, net
profits above that year must pay a
percentage Of these to the government
as an additional income tax. On net
profits up to $500 increase, over the
1913 profits, there is no addition OF
tax above $500 one per cent is added
on every additional $500 up to $4,000
On $4,000 increase on net profits and
above that sum, % per cent is added
That is $4,000 of the $4,000 net in
crease on the profits Of 1913 goes tC
the government, the remainder is KEEP;
| by the firm or individual. For every
additional $1,000 the government re.
| ceives $3.50. AS some Of the Dutch
! firms profits over those Of 1913 will
show perhaps hundreds Of thousands
| Of dollars increase this increase tag
will add to the government revenues
millions of dollars 1t is estimated
that it will add to the government
treasury at least s1S,OOO,00O and prob
ably much more.
If the United States government
adopted this method of increasing it!
revenues the munition manufacturers
the steel trust and other corporation!
which are understood to be making
their millions from war brides
would be required to share with tn
public treasury Of this country man,
millions they are now soaking" ava,
for a rainy day. There would be moth
ing unfair in a reasonable division o
their extra profits with the United
States treasury. Perhaps the adoption
Of such law as has been enacted il
Holland would result in these corpora
lions giving larger share of thei
extra profits to their wage workers
which would also be good thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
The Aspirin Habit.

ruin the nervous system. We see quite
a number of victims of the coal tar
drug habits eventually become nervous
wrecks and sometimes they reach the
insane hospitals.
The young woman was told" to
"try" the drug. Who told her? What
terrible responsibility. Why do hu-
man beings so love to experiment upon
each other?
Her symptoms are characteristic
she frequently feels az though she
would faint, and things turn dark
around her.
Acetanilide, phenacetin. antipyrin,
acetphenetidin, phenylacetamide-
Of these in headache cures, cold" Or
grippe" cures is dangerous drug.
Aspirin is perhaps less depressing
than the others, but it is depressing.
Our high schools, we have always
believed. make us little topheavy.
We waste at least year there. The
sight of round-shouldered preco-
cious, be-spectacled young woman stag
gering along home with an armful Of
algebras, tiologies, bugologies, ct Get
era, always makes us sigh for the fu-
lture of the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
mark, which has lost 2S-in addition

mark, which has lost 2S-in addition
to numerous citizens in each case
Every nation on earth has suffered
inconvenience-and to certain extent
outrage" and 'indignity"-as a result
Of this colossal war. 1t is not pleas
Ing to national pride nor conducive to
commercial prosperity that war-made
belligerents should overlook neutral
rights In their desperation. And
there Is limit beyond which national
forbearance should not 60 But those
militant mouthers who carp about
American "subserviency" and ser
Witty" should pause once in a. while
and compare our lot with that Of
other neutrals. To distort an old
aphorism, There amt no such thing
as denatured war" And the limo
cent bystander seldom escapes IN
scathed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Here is an instructive letter from a

Here is an instructive letter from a
high school girl:
Il have been a sufferer for some
time from headache which our family
doctor says is due to overstudy. He
advises me to leave school. Bat as
expect to graduate In June / cannot
give It up, Some time ago / was told
to try aspirin, which l did, and it soon
relieved me. / have taken great
many Of the five-grain aspirin cap
sules, sometimes as many as seven or
eight day, when my head ached Sc
verely. Now l do not have headaches
SO much, but still want the aspirin and
cannot be still In the house unless l
take some. / frequently feel as though
would faint, and things turn black
about me. 1 never had this before
! taking the aspirin. Please advise me
if aspirin Is habit-forming drug and
| if it weakens my heart. thus causing
these strange spells"
Evidently this young woman's edu-
cation is faulty. Somehow she has
learned to place graduation" above
the most precious accomplishment a
woman can have-good health. Evil
IDENTIFY her instructors are giving her a
wrong start in life, when they allow
her and her classmates to feel that
graduation" is so important as this.
Of course, high school girl is just a
high school girl Often one-sided, from
carrying too many books under one
arm and too much data in her left
third frontal convolution. But as
Stunning this young woman Is not
merely voicing the vagaries Of top
heavy girlhood, is she in danger?
Aspirin is one of the coal tar deriva,
Itives. Most all medicines made from
coal tar-including all the popular
headache cures-are depressing to the
heart. Further, they break down the
red blood corpuscles and ultimately
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
An Old Alarm Clock.

At Schramberg, in the Black forest,
there is respectable alarm clock that
warned sleepers it was time to get up
whep Charles I. was king Of England.
This was made in 1880, and it is deem
ed a remarkable piece of workman
ship. In form 1t resembles a lantern
wherein is lighted candle, the wick
of which IS automatically clipped ev-
cry minute by pair of scissors. The
candle IS slowly pushed upward by
spring, which also controls the mech
anism of the clock, and at the required
hour Of waking an alarm is sounded,
and at the same time the movable
sides Of the lantern fall, and the room
is flooded with light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Portland, Ore, April S-The Col
umbia river highway near Portland
having made the gorge of the great
waterway passable for automobiles
and other vehicles, its completion will
be made the occasion for national
dedication ceremonies June 7, the
opening day Of the tenth annual Rose
Festival. Congress has been asked to
send delegation, and efforts are be-
ing made to induce President and
Mrs Wilson, members Of the cabi-
net and governors of states to be
present
Portland produces 25,000,000 roses
year, besides something like co.
100000 buds. 1t requires more than
100000 roses to dedicate floats in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
MARSHALL FOR DELEGATE.

It is the most natural thing in the
world that the people of a community
should like to see honors bestowed
upon their own townspeople, apart
from the fact that no locality of any
importance relishes the idea of being
passed up" when marks of distinction
are being handed out.
1t is quite reasonable, therefore,
that the democrats Of this section Of
the Fourteenth congressional district,
without prejudice toward those Of the
other end, should rally about the one
candidate from this immediate section
for delegate to the democratic national
convention The feeling it seems has
reached over into Mercer county,
where the democrats are standing by
q Rock Island county man in the per-
son Of Charles B. Marshall.
II so happens, and this without any
disparagement whatever Of the other
worthy aspirants, that of the four who
are running in next Tuesdays pri-
mary eleetion-two for delegates and
two for alternates-Mr Marshall Is
the only one from this part Of the dis
trict. Hence 1t is that the democrats
up this way are taking a peculiar in
/ terest in his candidacy
Four years ago Rock Island county
let go the opportunity in the choice
Of district delegates to the national
convention, and while not the least
sectional feeling exists, or should ex-
list, over the matter, they feel that
they should do their best to elect Mr.
Marshall this time as one of the dele
gates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

the Floral parade. In one garden
| 100000 roses of 70 varieties are in
bloom at one time in Festival week
Fifteen thousand Dorothy Perkins
roses will be arranged to form great
electrical and floral fountain.
The building of the highway
through the gorge of the Columbia
river was a remarkable feat in en-
cheering. In many places the high
way hangs to the cliffs far above the
river. The first 40 miles cost $4,000
600. The memorial to the pioneers is
now under construction at Crown
Point, where the highway makes a
turn 700 feet above the Columbia riv-
er.
The dedication ceremonies will take
place at Multonomah Falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

The same autoists who observe traf-
fc regulations in other cities violate
them when they are in Rock Island
Just because they have an idea they
can get away with it. Every day
there are scores of instances where
drivers fail TO halt when street car
is unloading or taking on passengers
There ought TO be few stiff fines ap-
piled as promise to others what
they might expect if they persist in
their ignoring Of the local traffic laws
That would at least help minimize the
danger to life and limb resulting from
the recklessness of autoists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

in this sphere and there is every pros
pect that the result OF compulsory re-
lance on American dyes will promote
and maintain a new industry in this
country without the protection once
regarded as due industrial infants"
The Journal has contended over and
over that the greatest need of Ameri-
can commerce, in the face of the pres
ent unusual opportunities for gaining
new foreign markets, is not govern
mental protection and assistance, but
individual energy and initiative. No
amount OF coddling by the government
can keep foreign markets for our
manufacturers unless they are pro-
gTessive and energetic enough to
utilize every resource of their own
for more efficient production and dis
tribution. Healthy foreign commerce,
like healthy domestic commerce. can
not long be sustained by artificial
stimulus, even though the masses of
home consumers were willing meekly
to pay out of their own pockets the
expense laid upon them for the benefi,
OF the few.
What American industry needs at
this time more than anything else
both as relates to domestic prosperitv
and expanded foreign commercials a
spirit Of self-dependence and initia-
tive. The action of the rubber manu-
facturers is only straw indicating
the awakening of progressive Ameri-
can concerns to this truth. American
genius, skill and commercial enter
prise naturally lead the world, but the
coddling of business by excessive pro-
lection has permitted these traits to
deteriorate until 1t seems an effort to
gain new foreign markets even when
the great exporting nations of the
earth are tied hand and foot by war,
VIII American industry wake up? Or
viii 1t fall back into its old ways and
whine for artificial stimulus at the
expense of the people?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

land I learned that the prisoner had
got of on the side Of the car opposite
the station, which accounts for my not
having seen him. When the train had
moved on he appealed to several men
lettering on the platform to help him
of with his bracelets, which they did.
The last seen Of him he was depart
ing with one Of the men who had as
sisted him
Some months after this while taking
tickets on my train I stopped before a
we'll dressed man whose face was IA
miliar to me.
You don't remember me, conductor,
do your he said.
mo, don't"
I'm the man from whom a prisoner
escaped on your train some time ago"
1 recognized him.
That business" he went on, was
game we put up on you. l was no
sheriff, and he was no prisoner. We
were detectives bent on getting in
with a gang Of train robbers who were
hiding near Falkland and concocted
that scheme to gain their confidence.
My colleague succeeded in becoming
one Of them long enough to arrange
for their arrest, and on his informa-
ton we bagged them ALL" he conclud-
ed. at was one Of the biggest hauls
we ever made. both Of men and swag
They had with them $4,000 In cur
rency that they were planning to get
away with"
But how did your man get In with
them?" asked
"They were keeping watch on the
passing trains, expecting one Of their
number who was to take away the
funds. Several Of them were at the
station when my confederate escaped
me- A man handcuffed was an object
Of interest to them. He told them Of
his good luck, and they took him In at
once"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
No CanSe for Worry.

Mind, now" said the judge, "you
are sworn to tell the truth, and If you
do not the penitentiary will be your
portion"
The man took the oath and then
whispered to his friend:
John, I'm a-feared ats all up with
you. The Judge says I've got to tell
the truth"
That's all right, jim" said his
friend, with confidence. Il amt a
worryin' bout that, kase you can't do
it'-Buffalo News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
INFLAMMABLE TRIMMINGS

The New York fire department
calls attention to the fact that a large
amount Of the glittering trimming
now being used on women's clothing
is highly infiammable. Several wo-
men have been badly burned from
this cause. 1t is suggested that such
materials be submitted to a chemical
test and those which indicate excess
sive inf1ammability condemned. 1t is
claimed that they can be fireproofed
at a comparatively slight expense
without lessening their attractive
appearance. Several firms have now
secured trimmings so treated and are
exhibiting them with a label stating
that they have passed a fire hazard
test.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Force of Habit.

1T is II o'clock. You must go now
But | still have much to say to
you," pleaded the young congress
man.
Really, my parents won't permit
me to entertain company any later
Then | ask leave to extend my
remarks in the Record-er-that is
good night, Miss Vanessa Louisville
Courier Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Society Notes.

Society Notes.
PLAN Bleach, April 7.-(SpeciaD-
Percival Pennybacker denies his re-
ported engagement to Miss Doris
Brown. 1t is understood he became
engaged one afternoon while his moth
er was visiting in neighboring town.
1t is rumored Mrs. Pennybacker has
made different arrangements for her
SON.
The Douglas Hamiltons received
four more autos from New York yes
terday, bringing their string up to an
even dozen. This sets new record
here. 1t was previously held by the
Harold Robinsons, who have eight.
A movement has been started to
have a foot or more of sand removed
from the beach. The women complain
that when they lounge on the shore
they sink so far they are hardly recog-
nizable by their passing friends.
On advice of his wife and her physi-
clan, H. Pomeroy Swimmington has
returned to his home in Boston. Mrs
Swimmington is now planning series
of elaborate entertainments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

The spectacle of Senator Boies PEN
rose admitting his readiness to throw
his delegation to Roosevelt borders on
the politically pathetic. Not because
he loves the colonel more. It's be-
cause the wise Penrose does not want
to be placed in the position of having
TO say that he did not recognize the
band wagon when it was passing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Daily History CIass-April s.

1872 - David RittenhouSe. eminent
American mathematician and as
tronomer. born died 1896.
tSiS-Gaetano Donizetti. composer OF
Lucia di l.ammermoor," "Don
Pasquale" and other operas, died.
1904 General kurokI crossed the lalu
into Manchuria with the advance
detachments of the japanese army.
l9lo-Germany agreed TO pay for the
loss of the American vessel and
cargo which the raider Prinz EiteI
Friedrich had sunk on Jan. IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Diet for FOur.year.old Child.

Please suggest a diet suitable for
child Of four.
Answer-Breakfast: Glass OF milk.
Small dish well-cooked oatmeal with
cream and plenty of sugar. Baked ap-
pie. Small piece buttered toast.
10 o'clock: Two crackers and glass
Of water.
1 o'clock: Cup Of cambria tea. Bread
and butter. Dreamed taters. Some
stewed fruit. Stick o. candy.
4 o'clock: Pretzel.
Z o'clock: Glass milk. Fruit. Boiled
egg. Bread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Friend Husband Responds.

Notice. understand there are a few
old, long tongued, tattling women and
some half raised men, telling that
have deserted my family and run off
with another woman. / want to say it
is lie and the people that are talk
ing this are more apt to do that
than l am. l have not deserted my
family nor never will. You can find
me at the Hampton & Allen livery barn
at all times.-J. P. Hampton-Kennett
MOI Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

The latest fashion kink is the barrel
skirt II hubby comes home in bar
rel, wiley blames it on poker-we
pause to wonder If the sudden fem
inizing Of the time-honored habiliment
Of the unlucky is the result Of bridge
whist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Chicago aldermen, by their own
votes, have increased their pay $500
per year. We had always been OF the
impression that Chicago aldermen did
not care about their salaries; that it
was the honor they were after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Not to be outdone by New York,
which has been a hotbed of war con-
spiracies, Chicago has come to bat
with claim Of discovery of plot in
that city to do away with all the rulers
of Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
uFE'S LITTLE ABRICATORS.

L1FES LITTLE FABRlCAlORS.
'J0hn simply refuses to leave the
children in the evening. The little
dears are in love with the maid and
would be content to remain with her,
but John just feels that he ought to be
with them. Oh, yes, he loves to attend
these little affairs, but guess there is
no hope of getting him to participate
until the youngsters grow up. But
that's just like a man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

SAMMY Blythe. in the Saturday
Evening Post, says one thing is certain
and that is that President Wilson will
be nominated at Chicago And, gosh
whang it, We had gone and ordered our
ticket for st. Louis and made hotel
reservation there under the impress
sion that the democratic national con-
Ventlon was TO be held In that city.
I NJ n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
STREET CAR COMEDY.

"YOu know. dearie, when | buy a
pair of shoes l try to get them so that
when | put them on l feel that there
isn't thing In Them
"YOu have the correct idea. That's
the thought | keep uppermost when l
am purchasing a new hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

INDIVIDUAL ambition has received
another blow in New Jersey. Woman
is suing for divorce there because her
husband insists on an even dozen chill
dren, there being now nine in the fam
lily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
You Said a Mouthful, Alice.

Says Alice Middleton. writing to the
chicago Tribune: Not referring to any
one in particular, if some of these peo-
pie that have nothing but pampered
poodle dogs to look after would help
these girls to improve their education
so they could earn decent salary ana
provide amusements Of the right kind
they would accomplish something be-
sides free advertisement. Faith. hone.
and charity-the greatest of these is
charity-for your social advance
ment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

General Felipe Angeles thinks that
Villa will escape; but one might guess
that it will keep him awfully busy for
a long time doing so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
CHORDS AND
DG S O r d S

THE New York coffee exchange IS
to be known hereafter as the coffee and
sugar exchange. Sweetening the pot
as it were. 1t is maintained, however.
there is good grounds for the change.
THE vets and drys are still In dis
pute rs to which side won In Tuesdays
elections. In the opinion Of the un.
preiudIced mind neither did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

France says the German losses be-
fore Verdun have reached 100000.
Berlin can be depended to tie If not
better that tally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

English vicar insists he photograph
ed ghost. Strain Of war is evidently
telling on the good dominic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

THE assertion is made by war ex-
pert that the European struggle will
be settled by air battles. Hot air?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

COLONEL Roosevelt has sent to a
Chicago woman the bullet with which
he killed an elephant This elephant
was killed in Africa. The colonel
gored the animal he finished in Chicago
four years ago with his bull moose
horns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

OCTAVE Qua, the Belgian tenor, has
been arrested In Chicago on complaint
of young woman who alleges he imi-
tated the Caruso monkey house stunt
on her while she sat beside him in a
moving picture show. She declared he
nudged her. Qua says she tickled his
ribs when she moved her bony elbow.
And Octave is very ticklish. But l
could not contradict lady" said Qua,
so l accompanied her to find police
man, and then 1 went with them to
the station" The important thing in
this case, it would seem, is the title OF
the picture that was being shown. We
have seen people witnessing movie
comedy do everything but a back
handspring.