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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Tribune can do when contradicting the
chief magistrate of the nation is to
present evidence in support Of its
charge. It does not do so, because no
such evidence exists.
IF President Wilson had wished to
Tend aid to the allies he would have
begun by a formal protest against
the invasion of Belgium. Very pos
sibly such protest would have been
good policy for the United States. too,
but certainly it would have given a
deal Of comfort to the entente. He
would have broken with Germany
when the LuSitania was sunk. at the
very latest. The country was ready
for and expected such action. which,
of course would have meant war.
Then, with the full approval of con-
gress. President Wilson could have
seized the German ships informed in
our harbOrs, given contracts which
would have doubled or quadrupled
the American output of munitions, and
sent munitions to the front on vessels
built at Bremen and Hamburg.
He could have done all these
things, and justified them had he wish
ed. There has not been a month since
Berlin announced its submarine pol
ICY in February, 1915, when the gov
eminent of the United States could
not have found ample excuse for a
breach with Germany. President Will
son has kept peace in spite of mani
fold provocation and without even a
glance at the political profits he could
have reaped by waT-and this is the
thanks he gets for it,
There is another consideration
which makes the Tribune's pandering
to sedition seem even more base and
servile.
In 1912, that paper deserted the re-
publican party to champion Mr.. Roose-
welt for president Mr. Roosevelt has
declared repeatedly that the United
! Germany over the invasion of Bel
GUM, and it is fair to assume that
/ had he been president he would have
( forced war on that issue. He has
stated again and again that this coun
{ try is diSgraCed by resorting to negc
| tiations on the submarine murders
! The only alternative to negotiation i:
war, and here again, il is supposed
! Mr. Roosevelt would have been a:
good as his word. There is, indeed
not the slightest reason to doubt tina
he would have seized the chances foI
martial glory and political advantage
which President Wilson has persist
emily ignored.
yet Mr. Roosevelt was the candi
date of the Tribune, which now i
trucking to sedition mongers ant
holding up President Wilson as al
ally of the entente What would tn
Tribune have done had its candidate
/ been elected? Would it have broker
= with him to please its hyphenate,
: friends, or would it have stood by tn
: administration it had helped put in OF
| fee?
} THE Journal fears that the answe
l TO this question depends entirely o
i what the Tribune conceived to be tn
= more profitable course for itself.
2 paper which maliciously misrepre
, sents its own government in times c
= foreign crisis. as the Tribune has don
and is doing. must be acquitted of an
charge Of patriotism. It is seeking il
:, own advantage. and nothing else.
at is feeding the fires of seditiOn t
cook its own selfish plots. It will hav
: no one else to blame if the blaze get
o beyond control"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Look PrOsnernns.

Even though you may not be pros
porous, adopt as far as possible the ap-
pearance of prosperity. II is sound
capital and will bring good interest in
the long run. Shabby looking people,
you may have noticed. always appear
apologetic and can easily be turned
down when they are most in need o.
a helping hand. Keep a brave front,
Dame Fortune likes to throw her mag
&c cloak about the shoulders Of the
man or woman who looks capable o.
making the best of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

IiaymateS or Yesterday.
Oh, where are the playmates of yes
terday,
The fellows we knew at school?
Oh, what has become of the studious
ones,
And where, oh. where is the fool?
Oh, what has become of the orator,
Whose passion was to recite?
And the bashful kid who could speak
no piece
Unless he succumbed to fright?
Oh, what has become of the model
boy,
Who was always the teachers pet
And where, oh. where is the tough
young nut,
The one we can never forget2
The studious one. so we have been told
Is driving a hack these days;
While the fool owns stock in a bank
or two,
And a railroad that always pays.
The orator that we knew so well
Is clerk in - dry goods store;
While the bashfuI kid we knew has
been
In congress ten years or more.
The model boy is behind the bars
For stealing his neighbours COW,
And you ask what of the tough young
nut?
Oh, he's a preacher now.
ROY X. MOuLToN.
HARRY Geise has eloped with a
neighbor girl in Chicago, Who said
anything about little duCklings?
NJ r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Daily History CIass-May 81.

lSlS-John Albion Andrew. war gov
ernor" of Massachusetts five con
secutive tone YEAR, terms, born.
died 1867.
l@2-ferms of peace signed by Roe-
representatives and British off
Gals at Pretoria.
lsl5-A large section of the German
landSturm, or final reserve, was
called TO the colors. The Ger
man government acknowledged the
sinking Of the United States stea NJ
er Gulfight on May
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

r The convention dOorkeeper is an
important parsonage this year, as be
fore. and it may be well to cultivate
his acquaintance. If all reports are
true, the conventions at Chicago and
St. Louis will each have about 25,00O
visitors pressing for admission each
dav. The democratic manager Of a
Chicago crowd promises them all ad-
- mission at St Louis and relies on the
/. friendly doortenders. It is liable tC
prove a profitable season for the tick
ct counterfeiter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

A Canadian woman, the only woman
officer in the Canadian army, by the
way, is recruiting Indians TO fight for
King George. There is something
nathetically humorous in the Tedskln
lighting the battle Of the paleface.
However We may try to disguise the
fact, he now is embracing the cause
Of the races which have nearly wiped
him from the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
TROOPER ]. McQUADE.

with apologies to Rudyard Kipling.)
What's all the bugles BLOWN for?'
said Trooper ]. McQuade,
TO get 'em up, to get 'em up" the
color sergeant said;
What makes you blink your eyes so
hard?" said Trooper ]. McQuade
I'm thinkin' of the wife at home" the
color sergeant said.
For there's danger on the mesa, it is
hollow squares today,
That's why the scouts are comm in
that's what the bugles say,
So rub away the alkali an tumble from
the hay,
For there's danger on the mesa in the
mornin'."
Whats goin' to be the end of this p
said Trooper ]. McQuade,
God only knows, God only knows,
the color sergeant said;
What's that a-buzzin' in the air?'
said Trooper J. McQuade,
"A wireless word to hurry up" tht
color sergeant said.
For there's danger on the mesa, it il
hollow squares today,
That's why the scouts are comm in
that's what the bugles say,
So rub away the alkali an tumble from
the hay,
For there's danger on the mesa in tn,
mornin'."
What's that so white against tn,
sum- said Trooper ]. McQuade
"A 'dobe hut, 'dobe hut" the colo
sergeant said;
Whats that that whistled by m!
head?" said Trooper j. McQuade
"A bullet from a sniper's gum" tn,
color sergeant said.
For there's danger on the mesa, it il
hollow squares today,
| That's why the scouts are comm in
that's what the bugles say,
| So rub away the alkali an tumble from
| the hay,
For there's danger on the mesa in thu
morninI"
ROBERT REXDALE.
| HECTOR postcards that Miss Am,
/ Blue is one Of the cheerful and liVel,
( ~, IF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
TAPPING WIRES.

Quite a hullabaloo has been raised
in New York because the police de-
paTment, by an arrangement with the
telephone company, has been tapping
the wires" in cases where there was
reason 10 believe they were being used
to shield crime or 10 promote a con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Attention is called to the fact that
CoIoneI. Roosevelt, who is loud IN his
denunciauons Of those who are pussy
footing ON preparedness, which ne
holds is the paramount issue OF the
dav. is pussyfooting on the initiative
and referendum, the recall Of judicial
decisions and social Justice which he
declared were the paramount issues
~ 1919
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Great Britain sets its clocks back
an hour to save artificial light, ana
jov-riding motorists use the extra
DAYLIGHT to burn precious gasoline
National thrift is just one thing aIter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Why!

You carp at women's ways, Ignatz,
And view their modes of dress with
mirth;
But why do men wear derby hats
When summer heat curls up the
earth?
W. KEE MAXWELL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Magenta.

The color magenta is named afrer
a battle which was fought in the year
Of its discovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Rock Isiand-FrcTn River TO
River.

Let it be remembered, not only IN
passing, but for all time, that Nay o0'
1916. was a wonderful day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Strange-Very Stranpet

Strange-Very Strange!
A rivers not a Snoppyquop,
And yet my books all said,
THE Mississippi has its mouth
Some miles below its head"
Stanford Chapparral,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

If!
Husband (testily)-"Oh, if-if-if
You remind me of what the fellow who
got lost in the woods said to his COM
panion."
Wlfe-"Well, what did he say"
Husband-''He said: Now, if we
mad some ham we'd have some ham
and eggs if we had some eggs.'"-
London Opinion,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Winning Out.
Mrs. Crawford-"Why doesn't she
get divorce if they're fighting all the
time?"
Mrs. Crabshaw-"Why should She.
when she always gets the best of jt?'
Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1928 Second ave
nue., Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postofice at Rock Island. ILL.,, as sec
ond-class matter, under the act Oh
March s, 1879.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
DAVENPORT PROUD
ACHIEVEMENTS.

Davenport has raised $312,5O0 by
popular subscription during the past
few months for public Institutions.
The amounts are:
st Luke's hospital ..........$134, GOO
Lend-a-Hand club ..-........ 125, 500
= Battery B building ........... 10000
Boy scouts ....-.....-..... 5000
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3lZ,3 UU
This does not include the amounts
raised to finance the Fort Armstrong
centennial celebration and various
amounts raised for churches and
schools.
Davenport may well be proud OF
these achievements, for they demon
straJe the liberaIity as well as the pub
lie spirit OF the citizens. Rock Island
a few years ago built a beautiful Y. NJ
{. A. building and d Masonic temple
on the subscription plan within a short
space Of time It is hoped that one Of
these days. before very long, the spirit
of the people will move them TO a few
more big undertakings, which will win
If they are ever tackled. The city has
grown to proportions where there is
need Of another hospital and a Young
Women's Christian association build
ing.
If these are started maybe the idea OF
a new city hall will take root. Rock
Island is the hindermost Of the three
in the latter respect now. and the city
is big enough and important enough
10 have creditable municipal build
ing.
Rock Island never falls down when
1t is once started in good deeds. Let
Us pray for another start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

To Be Expected.
Diner-F'or spring chicken this is
pretty tough"
Waiter-"Well, sir, you know we've
had a pretty tough spring. Boston
Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
cH0RDS a Nd
DISCO r ID S
No Argument Against 1t.

Scientists say that kissing is very
insanitary practice"
Perhaps so, but l never heard Of
anybody doing it for ones health. -
Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

HECTOR postcards that Miss Amy
Blue is one Of the cheerful and lively
girls of fremont, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Davenport has raised $3I2.500 by
popular subscription during the past
few months for public Institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

HARRY Geise has eloped with a
neighbor girl in Chicago Who said
anything about little ducklings?
I NJ C.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
OPEN FORUM
X X X X \ X X X Il X X X X X
COUNTY AGRICULTURIsT

To Capital Journal: Commenting on
the article written by Americus" of
January 5th, will take issue. to some
parts of his arguments. AS to Judge
Bushey, will say he was placed in a
very trying place as he would be blam,
ell if he did and be blamed if ne did
not. As to theorganized attempt to
secure a juicy plum, will say | should
have been there but for sickness, as
felt it was my interest as well as the
interest Of our county to have the Of
flee of agriculturist retained.
Next he quotes Judge Bushey as be-
ing in favor of Marion county not pro
ducing at full capacity which ! don 7
believe the judge will stand for.
Why are certain influential city
dwellers so much interested in enc0ur'
aging larger crops on farms?
Perhaps because they recognize that
what is to our interest is to theirs also
Why were the returns to producers un'
certain and usually Improbable al
though crops were bountiful
4" "Americus gives the reason as toe
much profit for the merchant and com
mission man. Now did it ever strike
you that the kind and quality of onl
produce had great deal to do with
pricesl For example, exhibited al
the corn and potato show, and / sold
all of one variety of potatoes had at
$l.00 PEI bushel, and could have sold
one hundred bushels more if ! had had
them. And they were the old stand
ard Early Rose. Now are we raising
too much or too little in this case.
did not raise enough of these potatoes
and lost by not doing so. And for in
stance should buyer come acre tC
buy ear Of fancy potatoes, could he
get them? / think not. There arc
too many varieties and too badly
mixed
We should raise three or four vari
cites and have them pure, and who
could encourage and bring this about
better than the county agriculturist
And suppose we should raise corn
fed hogs by the thousands here. Would
there be market for them2 There
most assuredly would be, and ther,
would be no need Of shipping in mea
from the east and quoting prices lik,
this; Oregon bacon, Ice; Easter
bacon, 24c.
OF course ] have only been here il
this state two years, but / did no
come from Missouri.
l In regard to market conditions here
" Americus" has that down pat an,
they certainly need fixing ana us farm
ers are the ones to help fix them.
/ AN OREGON CUSS,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Farmers Union and
Grange Members to
Combine Interests

Corvallis, Ore, Jan. 10.-An agree
ment on federation has been reached by
representatives of the Oregon state
grange and Farmers union in their
conference at the Oregon Agricultural
college.
The newly organized federation is to
work for a scientific system of mar
keting, a practical system of rural cred
its, amendments to make effective Ore
gon land registration laws and to adopt
and put into effect any program that
promises to promote the welfare of
the agricultural interests of the state.
Neither of the federating organiza-
tions is to interfere with the other in
its particular field, each will do its own
work as in the past.
A marketing program will be at.
tempted through system of local
farmers exchanges, constructing OF
purchasing elevators where justified,
if supported by one or more of the
local unions or oranges.
Annual congresses will be held, pref
erably at the Agricultural college on
farmers week. A league council will
be organized in each county, composed
of local delegate from each grange
or union. The league is to meet month
ly and direct the federated work in the
county, and elect delegates to the an
nual congress.
The basis of representation in the
congress has not been definitely
fixed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
.CLEVEES|MPK|NS AND
REX TURNER INDICTED
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Grand Jury Jointly Charges
Young Men With Larceny
Of Public Money

Rex Turner, an attorney Of this city,
and Cleve Simpkins, now a student of
the University of Oregon, were jointly
indicted by the grand jury at its recent
session on a charge of larceny of public
moneys. The indictment grew out Of
the charges that were made at the close
of the last state fair when it was
charged that Turner and Simpkins had
been reselling tickets to their own ad-
vantage. Turner was a ticket seller
and Simkins collected the tickets at
the gate.
At that time Simpkins was arrested
and it is alleged made a confession
imnlicating Turner and one or two
others but only simpkins and Turner
were indicted by the grand jury in a
secret indictment returned Saturday
afternoon. Neither have been taken in
to custody. Simpkins parents reside
at Hopewell and Rex Turner is the son
of F. A. Turner, the supreme court re.
porter and well known attorney of
this city. He is practicing attorney
in this city and graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Oregon. Simpkins is a
graduate Of the Salem High school and
is Senior at the University of
Oregon.
The penalty attached to the crime
of larceny of public money is from one
year to Is years in the pen and fine
of twice the amount taken. The crime
of larceny of public moneys is a sep
arate issue from petit larceny and the
amount of moNsy taken does not set the
measure Of the crime.
Simpkins and Turner were arrested
by Sheriff Esch today and both men
put up bonds Of $500 each which sum
was fixed by the bench warrant.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Domgs at Liberty.

Capital Journal Special Service)
Liberty, Or, Jan. s.-During the
recent snow band Of Liberty hunters
composed Of Claud Carson, Walter
Dorman, Carl Gibson, Charles Ricka.
baugh, Lyman Mcdonald, Ray Gilner,
Harry Shaw Mr.. Coursey Of Salem
spent three days hunting coon. They
succeeded in getting ten Of the little
furry animals and captured couple
alive at the conclusion Of the third
days hunt big coon roast was held
at the residence Of Mr.. Fred Hoffman,
after which Mr.. Coursey rendered a
few selections on his mandolin, al.
though being somewhat sore, stiff and
chewed up they reported fine time.
The masquerade dance given by
Charles Ramp at the Ramp hall New
Years night, was n delightful success.
About fortyfiye being masked and
after a hard decision by the judges the
prizes were given to Mr.. Harry Hoff.
man as the best dressed man. Miss
Laura Wagner as best dressed lady,
Mr.. Carl Gibson best comic character,
Mr.. Oris Hoffman winning the boobie.
The dances conducted by Ramp are
making a hit with both young and old
and big crowd and q good time are
always assured on January 20, when
big leap year dance will be given.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
No More Examinations
For Teachers Who Have
Is Hours In Education

The certificate laws of 1911 provides
that in order to teach in high school
of this State, an applicant must hold a
life certificate based upon an exam
ination, or must have been graduated
from a standard university or college
and must have completed Is semester
hours in Education.
At the time this law went into eff
feet, June 1911, very few universities
or colleges were prepared to give the
15 semester hours in Education, and ap-
plicants were, therefore, permitted by
this department to make up this work
by private study and correspondence
courses, and to take an examination in
the proper subjects.
Since that time, the universities and
colleges have been organizing depart
ments Of education and are now so well
prepared to offer courses in this work
that the Superintendent of Public In
struction has been requested by the
following institutions to discontinue
the examinations in Education and not
to grant high school certificate to any
graduate of standard college of uni
versity unless said graduate has com
pleted in such standard college or uni
versity Is semester hours in Education.
The colleges making the request are:
University of Oregon, Oregon Agricul-
tural College, Reed College, Albany Col
lege, McMinnville College, Willamette
University and Pacific University. The
departments of education in these col
leges, as well as the other standard
institutions throughout the United
States, are now so organized as to give
students who expect to become high
school teachers, special preparation for
this work. To grant the same certifi-
cate to those who have not taken this
work, would be unfair to those stu
dents who have spent good proportion
of their college course preparing to
teach, and it is for this reason that the
colleges are making the request.
This department has granted the re-
quest, which means that after June,
1916, no certificate to teach in the
high schools of this State will be
granted to the graduates of standard
college or university unless the appli'
cant has completed Is semester hours
in Education.
"School boards, employing teachers
from other states" says Superintendent
Churchill, "should, therefore, be sure
first that the applicant is a graduate
of a standard university or college, and
that he has completed Is semester hours
in Education. If an APPLICANT is EN-
ployed who cannot qualify under the
laws of Oregon, it causes embarrass-
ment to the applicant and school board
as well as to this department. I am en-
closing a list of the standard colleges
of the United States. There should be
added to this list Pullman College of
the State of Washington. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Old Horse Of Troy
Story Is Re-enacted

Paris, Jan. 1.-The nearest thing in
this war to the famous Horse of Troy
is told Of in French soldier Is letter
from a base hospital at the front. II
was wooden COW in this case and
thereby hangs the story Of how the
soldier happened to be in hospital
The French trenches at this soldier Is
particular part Of the front were fifty
yards from the German trenches. A
harmless old COW relieved trench
monotony each day by grazing the lines.
The French and German soldiers finally
came to an understanding that the OPP
posing lines should alternately have
the opportunity Of milking the cow and
be immune from attack during the oper.
ation. This went on for some time
until n French officer suspected that
the Germans were using their milking
time for spying purpose and ordered
the next German milking party to be
fired on.
The French soldiers thereupon built a
wooden COW, as near as possible q
counterpart Of the real one, and put q
machine gun inside to await the Ger.
man milkmen. The soldier who relates
the story took his station inside the
COW and was successful in staying three
Germans as they approached with milk
pals. Having fulfilled his mission the
soldier prepared to slide his wooden
COW back to the trench when he was
interrupted by terrific shock. The
COW was smashed to pieces. The soldier
succeeded in escaping, though wounded
That is how he happened to be in thf
hospital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
They REFUSEsTOTEAT

AT periods in most childrens' hives
theyfail to relish their meals and refuse
to eat even the delicacies prepared to
tempt their appetites. They lack am
bition, and growth seems impeded,
which causes anxiety and worry.
To compel them to eat is grave
mistake, because nutrition is impaired.
Healthful exercise in fresh air and sun
shine is important, but equally import
ant is a spoonful of SCOTS Emulsion
three times a day to feed the tissues
and furnish food-energy to improve
their blood, aid nutrition and sharpen
their appetites.
The highly concentrated medicinal
food in Scott's Emulsion supplies the
very elements children need to build up
their strength. They relish Scott's-it is
free from alcohol
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. MI ls-A