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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

ufacture comes to pass or not" stated
Tavenner today, Il believe can just
ly claim credit for having already saw
ed the government my salary as
member Of congress several times
over. AS result of the publicity that
has resulted from the attempt to bring
about government manufacture OF
munitions, the war trust has become
frightened and reduced its prices con-
siderably. More than 100000 has
already been saved, and much more
will be saved. The armor makers now
offer to reduce their prices from $425
a ton to 1895 ton. The government,
however, l believe, could manufacture
armor for $3.50 a ton, or $500 at the
very outside.
Since the senate committee report
ed the armor factory bill favorably a
peculiar thing has happened. The
Wall street newspapers are throwing
fits, collectively and individually.
They evidently consider it an outrage
that after they had gone to so much
trouble to work up the preparedness
propaganda, congress should step in
and take the profit out of it.
"The truth of the matter is that the
large city papers which are the most
vociferous in the demand for prepar-
edness are the most hostile to govern
ment manufacture. Because l sug-
gested government manufacture they
would have it appear | am opposing
reasonable preparedness. If private
profit is taken out of war and prepara-
ton for war, and the rich are made to
pay the cost OF the army and navy,
some of the big newspapers will
change their tunes on preparedness.
Wait and see ii | am not right"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
WHAT CAME FROM
STAR SHOOTING
Senate Arm0r Plate Manufacture
Measure Is Bill Tayenner Was
Joked About.
Especial to The Argus.)

tCpCSldl W lAC AL
Washington, Feb. 12-When Rep
resentative c. H. Tavenner two years
ago suggested a government armor
plate factory as a part Of his program
for complete government manufacture
of naval and military supplies, it was
alleged by some that he was shoot
ing at the stars This week the SEN
ate committee on naval affairs favor
ably reported bill providing for an
appropriation of $11 100000 for a gov
eminent armor plant.
This is the same bill, practically,
that Tavenner introduced in the house
at the beginning of the present session
OF congress. Senator Tillman and
Representative Tavenner got together
on this particular bill, Senator Till
man introducing the measure in the
senate and Representative Tavenner
introducing it in the house. The SEN
ate committee reported the bill favor
ably in spite of the threat of the Beth
lehem company that it would increase
its price 5000 a ton If the government
entered the field.
Whether complete government man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

solicit the cooperation Of former pa
irons and to add new ones to the list
of friends willing to back the choral
enterprise Those selected to serve
are: X. T. Anderson and Mrs. c. W.
Foss of Rock Island, Rev. A. F. Berg
strom, Charles Brunstrom and Mrs.
Charles H. Godehn of Moline
The sum of $500, being part of the
proceeds of former concerts, has just
been turned over by the chorus,
through Oscar Bohman, its treasurer,
to the board of directors of the Luth-
eran hospital. with the stipulation that
the money shall be used in the main
tenance of a free bed for needy pa
tents, but leaving the administration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Lecture PleaseS.
IN MOLINE LODGES

Sixteenth annual coon ball last
night of Moline lodge, No. 1873, l. o. 0.
+, surpassed expectations of those
shO had made arrangements for the
biggest event of its kind in history of
The local lodge Nearly 1000 persons
we're in attendance and there were 300
cOuples at the dance. The affair was
ted in Eagles hall with WriXon's or
thestra furnishing music.
Awarding of four prizes for cos
tlmes was one of the features of the
evening. Each prize was s. in trade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

of the fund to the discretion of tho
hospital board.
The present officers of the Swedish
National chorus are:
President-Ernst w. Olson, Rock Is
land.
Secretary-C. W. Kronholm, Moline.
Manager-Charles Brunstrom, Mo-
line 4
Director-in- chief-Professor ]. Vic
tor Bergquist, Augustana college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Ass IS HONOREO
8y COLLEGE BODY
.,-suees from tugustana Fac
.nd students on Occasion of
His Anniversary.
apfr.rHREE YEARS SERVICE
Gives Lecture on abraham
- ,,,ooln: the Man and His Place
in History.

.,n-eciation of SO years of ser
. Students and faculty of Angus
~ ,..eollege united last evening in trib-
'a's mr. c. ". Foss, who since 1879
's ..,unied q professors chair at the
: o,Ilpge Beloved by all, DR.. Foss
go .-eSspted with a gift from the
:. .,.n,s and teachers as an express
:, their estimation. After DR..
~ Ivceum lecture on Abraham
LIN. the Man and His Place in
.,,.torr~ which proved the worth of
:, = sneaker, DR.. G. A. Andreen took
|. !. nIatform and in a few words in be-
~ If the faculty. recalling the early
,..osses of DR.. Foss, presented the
...,or with beautiful bouquet of
s.ro-s George Engdahl served as
.,Rasman of the students and in well
s.,en words expressed their earnest
.,,reciation OF the great work accom-
.T.bsd Offering an artistic walking
sirs. suitably engraved, the GIT or
eudents and faculty.
m Foss celebrated the 60th ami
,.-sary Of his birth Aug. %, 1915, and
ras the plan 10 remember the day.
a,,urring as it did during the vaca-
=, season. the day of DR.. Foss' lee
80 was set aside as a suitable occa-
"a, and last evening the birthday was
s,nmemorated. In presentation, DR..
,rdreen. who has known DR.. Foss,
nth as schoolmate and colleague,
mike Of his many admirable qualities.
Us kind smile and pleasant DISPOSE
inn are irresistible and have made
,,ngbt but the host of friends who
vare glad to have the privilege of
showing their good will in the manner
chosen.
Lecture PleaseS.
The lecture which DR.. Foss present
ID radiated the character of the speak
A. His truthful narration of the stir
ring events of our national history
which led to the great rebellion in 1861
Illustrated the integrity OF Lincoln's
Eiis. His lucid description and ready
knowledge of history indeT1bly i'm
messed the audience with his ability
s in instructor. The clearness OF
thought and the ease with which the
Life Of Lincoln vas presented made the
eTening one of great interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

did your audience throw you bou-
quets after your speech?"
NO" replied the reckless orator
They brought only useful gifts. such
as bricks and other building mate
rial. Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

at the Lundt & Company department
store. The winners.
Best ladies' cos 'ume-Mrs. 4. L.
Carrigar.
Best gentleman's costume-Ted
Johnson.
Best coon makeup A. Haver-
wass.
Best gentleman's coon costume
Fred Mathis.
Judges, who decided on merits of
the makeups were Miss Nellie Howell
Miss Elsie Clausson, Mrs. Catherine
Fall, Grant Bergandahl, Elmer Wi
borg, Clarence Allison and Claybone
Scudder.
Committees in charge of the ball,
who deserve credit for its success are
Arrangements-Ale Fraser.
chairman
Invitation-B. F. Carlstedt, ]. A.
McClelland, P. G. Inman.
Music-Elmer Carlson, A Ander-
son, George Townsend
Tickets-A. Kaufman. G. Townsend,
E. F'orsberg, S. W Britton.
Floor-B. F. Carlstedt, ]. W. Malloy,
Henry Andreen, Elmer Carlson, Joe
Andreen, A. Anderson. F. Davidson.
ldentification-A Youngberg. NJ. W.
Boston
Prizes-Elmer Ludwick, George
Townsend, B. F. Carlstedt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

Red Men of King Philip tribe No.
"a, held their regular meeting in Red
Men hall last evening. Due to the
Odd Fellows dance, the session was a
short one, routine business only be-
ing transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

Decision to hold a supper and
dance some time in March, definite
date to be announced, was reached at
the meeting of Swedish Olive Re-
bekah lodge, No. 25S, l. o. o. F., in
Swedish Olive hall Committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting to decide
on questioned holding the affair, will
find what evening the hall will be
available and make definite arrange
ments then. Regular business was
also transacted last evening and after
this social session was enjoyed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-17

mer's army norA j PrzeVloka broke
down in German curtain fire.
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cannon and 10 machine guns. Rus
sian attacks against Gen. Won Both
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against the irrigation project mat was
proposed for village near the city.
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monies. introducing the visitors to the
townsfolk
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-09-21

A meanly malicious priest who can describe
Carranza as an "arch- fiend" is capable of any
mendacious vituperation whatever
The most Wiley abusive literature that I
have ever seen, is that of Rome against the
Luthers, Calvins, Knoxes, and all other ex-
Romanists and heretics who fearlessly strip
the veil from her hideous features.
1t is my information that General Car
rama did not educate his daughters at
Catholic convent, but in Protestant school,
AS to my only daughter, she received her
education-a 4-year course after the common
schools-at the Agnes Scott Institute
tur, Georgia. Presbyterian college,
When she was twelve years old, she spent
three months only, in Catholic school, and
was then taken away. That was before had
ever devoted any special study to the Roman
Question.
The State of Georgia employs inspectors
to keep an eye upon her public schools, her
sanitariums, her prison camps, etc. To say
that Rome's institutions shall not come under
the operation Of similar laws, is to arrogate
for this foreign church a position of Special
Privilege.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-09-21
A Fair Survey of the National
Field.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Merchants, farmers, etc, have to pay taxes,
irrespective Of profits; but the courts hold
that all the cars, engines, buildings, bridges.
meaning of Magma Charta and the Constitu-
ton, if the corporations do not clear a rea-
sonable net profit.
The consequence is inevitable: untaxed
corporations are accommodating stupendous
wealth, while individual property shrinks
year after year
l am fairly familiar with the history Of
governments, but [ have never read of any
thing equal to our rage for the creation of
new Offices the payment of several salaries to
have the work OF one man done. the ever
lasting discovery of new demands for public
funds, the abnormal extension of administra-
tive activities, and the wild willingness of
legislators to log-roll with one another in
piling up enormous appropriations.
Under Roosevelt, we were staggered by
Federal lavishness: under Wilson. we have
lost the capacity Of being staggered
The drunken debauch, the deirious orgy
of Carpet-bag profligacy in the South, dur
ing Reconstruction days, looks tame and viz
tuous by comparison to this Democratic adj
ministration which squanders taUo thousand
million dollars at one session, and COMMITS
TIE GOVERNMENT to continuance of
that colossal expenditure
One hundred dollars to the family. to be
paid over the counter when the necessaries of
life are being bought!
This is the administration whose platform
scathingly denounced Republican extrava-
gance, and promised the voters return to
"strict economy and Jeffersonian simplicity"
There isn't a sane man anywhere who be-
lieyeS that orr RpnuhIic will ever have q vor
which it does not provoke; and yet the Adj
ministration, which in 1914 expressed identi-
war did not necessitate an increase of our
military establishment, has succumbed to the
greedy clamor of the Munition makers, the
fanatical militarists, and the gold-crazed
capitalists who seek to ravagc the Philippine
Islands, the Mexican Republic, and the
Americas south of u.s.
No sane person could possibly believe that
any other nation would ever make war upon
us, on our own soil The mere idea is mons
trous; but because the Privileged Interests
fear an uprising of the oppressed commoners
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-09-21

Lney HuSC take SIX hundred millions OF the
peoples money, TO create an A1may against thu
people!
That's the real secret.
Ask the President why he now favors q
huge military establishment when tqoo gears
ago, he as positively declared we didn't need
it.
What changed his mind?
Thomas Jefferson is still the patron saint
of the Democratic Party, and the party is
about as far from the saint, as the Pope is
from John the Baptist. Jefferson's cardinal
precept was that national banking system is
as dangerous to a Republic as a standing
army: under Woodrow Wilson, q0e haze got
BOTH the national banking system and the
standing a1moy.
From Senator Aldrich's monetary Commits
sion, we took the financial system which now
excites us to unbounded adulation; and from
President Roosevelt, we have taken the mill
tarist fantasies which we used to cuss him
for
The Big Stick which Roosevelt fourished
at Peru, our Democratic President now flour
ishes at Mexico; and the scandalized indigna-
ton which Roosevelt kindled in our patriotic
bosoms by his Obhglng course concerning the
Steel Trust and the Morgan interests, have
been superseded by snug cOmplacency born
of familiar and accommodating intercourse
with Munition patriots, Wall Street cotton
gamblers Sugar Trust philanthropists, and
Williams Tumulty favorites.
We scored President Taft for creating
Commissions, and we resentfully abolished
them: we have since seen new lights, and re-
pented; and we have created more Commits
sions, with bigger salaries, than poor Mr..
Taft dared to suggest
1oaJ A.,
have drifted from a democracy into bureau
cracy, more Russian than Russia endures.
AS far possible, we have removed gov
erning bodies from the reach of the governed.
We shall soon have Government of Blu
reaus, filled and controlled by the Privileged
Interests, and using the irresistible powers of
Federalism to transfer the annual increase IN
2redzth from those qrh0 produce, to those aUho
steal 1t under forms Of zoec
The strides in the direction Of Federalism
which shall obliterate State lines, and rule
everything from the Federal centre, have been
infinitely more gigantic under Woodrow Will
son than under any other President.
No Republican President had ever pre-
sumed to violate the plain words Of our high
est law by running over the States, and mar
shallng the militia outside the States to
which they belonged.
There was no INVASION no instruction, no
obstruction Of the laws; vet the State troops
were forced into The field, as hastily as
though all three of the Constitutional c01odi-
tons existed in the most acute form.
We have had no war, but we lost more men
from cur navy, at Vera Cruz, than we lost
during the Spanish American War!
In the foolish effort to force salute to the
flag, we got 10 men killed, and nobody knows
how many died Of wounds and sickness; but
the 10 were more than Dewey. Sampson and
Schley lost at the battles of Manila and
Santiago
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-09-21
GEORGIA'S SHAME.

One naturally seeks reason for things and
looks for causes of events. But when We search
for such in the agitation which in Georgia and
elsewhere is at present so active against the very
name of Catholic, at loss. The Rt Rev.
Bishop Kelley writes a very interesting though
sad account of what is transpiring in this great
State of Georgia, and of the unaccountabe dis
play of bigotry and bitterness in that section.
Mr.. Watson, who seems to be at the bottom of
the Ubiquitous measure recently passed in the
Legislature, sent his daughter to be educated in
Catholic convent school. The arch-fend Carranza
of Mexico, who persecutes the Church relentlessly
had his daughter trained in a convent in st.
Louis.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

established and waste and dupli-
cation in the public, service avoid
ed.
eve heartily commend the rec
ord, achievements and conduct of
our Democratic Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress.
eve heartily commend and in
dorse the present Democratic State
administration under the leader
ship of Gov. Stanley, for it's fidelity
to the promises made. to the people
in advance of its election, and
point with pardonable pride to the
pertinent fact that its every prom
Use has been fulfilled and all of its
pledges redeemed within six months
following its election. We heartily
commend and endorse the faithful
ness and efficiency of the last Gen
eral Assembly in It's cooperation
with the executive force of the
Commonwealth in carrying out the
pledges of the party platform
adopted by the Democratic State
Convention of last year.
"We reaffirm our allegiance and
devotion to the Democratic plat
form adopted at Louisville, KY,
August 81, 1915, and to the princi-
Piles therein enunciated."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
CHAMPIONS WILSON

the acknowledgement of American
rights, and of all neutral rights
even amid an orgy of destruction,
withou. parallel in the worlds his
tory. He has forced universal ac-
acknowledgement of the principle that
human life has a claim upon civil
cation superior to military neces-
sity; and that civilized nations in
an enlightened age must hold un-
justified any mode of warfare
when conducted so as to place in
jeopardy the lives of innocent neu-
trails and noncombatants.
"Third-His wise and patriotic
course toward our distracted sis
ter Republic of Mexico. BY de-
Ginning to place a premium upon
murder and treachery in refusing
recognition of the unspeakable
Huerta and by remaining sternly
deaf alike to the abuse and plead
ing of those seeking to turn the
power of the United tSates to pri-
vate uses, he has adhered to a pol
icy based upon the Democratic doc
trine that the people of all nations
have an inherent right to settle by
and for themselves internal govern
mental problems. We applaud his
prompt and vigorous action ii the
use of the army of the United
States for the apprehension and
punishment of the perpetrators of
the massacre at Columbus, n. NJ,
and we express our confidence in
his wisdom and foresight in dealing
with the Mexican problem, declar-
ing our belief that his policy will
ultimately result in adequate re-
dress for American wrongs infict-
ed by irresponsible bandits and in
the restoration of peace and order
in the republic.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

Were he living Judge Cooper eighty
years of last Sunday, having Magon county,
Kentucky June 1886 That the memory of the departed ur
Of whom the above is excellent likeness be kept green
among the people whom he faithfully
the hope that his successful life may inspiration young
of industry, character and WORTH take this of
paying tribute to him who friend in life and whom
honor in death.
Judge Cooper received his early education in the
schools of his county, spent University
Lexington KY working for his tuition then studied
Liberty KY, and admitted the bar 1852 On January
18TH of the year, he married Miss Margaret Turner
who, with two chidren-a and daughtersurvive him.
In 1860 he appointed Deputy L. S. Marshal take
of Rowan county, KY In the War of the Rebellion he
Confederate soldier, being member of Co. A. 9TH KY
Infantry, and later member of Co. h KY Mounted Rhemen
At the conclusion of the he entered actively into the practice
of law West Liberty In nominee
for the Senate in the Thirty Senatorial District, and
elected by increased majority Again. 1884,
for his party for Circuit Judge Thirteenth Dstc
fill out the unexred term of ear caused by the resg
nation of Judge Robert Riddel In
Judge in district for the full years During
this the district changed by
ment to place him in the Twenyfr Judicial District In
1892 he again the nominee of the party
judicial district and elected for the years
In 1897 he renomnaed and reelected by overwhelming
majority, voluntarily retiring the first Monday January
The remainder of his life devoted practice
fesson, his death occurring Hot Springs Ark 81
1867.
Judge Cooper self made Of rugged constitution
strong convictions and interchangeable worker As Judge he
presided at the trial of many noted criminal and during
when he took his life Lawyers
who make study of such things say he
than any other Judge the whether acting
pubic-sprtedness, fairness and high moral courage.
soldier Judge lawyer citizen he always noted for his
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Monroe Doctrine.

'Fourth-His maintenance of
the Monroe Doctrine and his con-
sistent policy of fair dealing with
all our sister republics in the West
ern Hemisphere. In the field of do
nestle endeavor we believe that no
National Administration has ever
made an equal record of progress
and reform. We commend the null
titude of splendid Legislative
achievements brought about by a
Democratic Congress under the
leadership of the President during
the last three years.
"We commend the practical and
efficient action of Congress which,
though dedicating America to the
cause of peace, assures without
excessive military burdens or con-
scription, immediate expansion of
our armed forces so as to provide
adequate means of military de-
tense against foreign aggressors.
1--WE commend the Federal Re-
serve act, which has forever freed
American business from financial
panics and established permanent
ly democracy of credit. In strik-
ing contrast to the crude and vic
ious banking system, developed and
fostered under Republican regimes,
productive of periodical financial
disaster, the present law has car
ried our national business life
through a period of depression
produced by world war into an era
of unexampled prosperity.
1--WE direct special attention to
the fearless endorsement of anti
trust laws and the enactment of
legislation for the complete eradi-
cation of monopoly and the resto-
ration of competitive methods of
trade in accordance with the
pledges of the Democratic party.
, 1--WE express our qualification
that the Underwood Tariff act,
substituted for the infamous Payne
Aldrich law, has demonstrated the
wisdom and craftsmanship of the
Democratic Congress framing it.
We especially approve the income
tax system, which places the bur-
den of taxation upon those best
able to bear it, in complete accord
with traditional Democratic doe
trine.
1--WE call attention to the elimina-
tion of invisible government at
Washington, resulting through
fearless exposures in Investigations
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Constructive Measures.

"We further recommend all such
measures of constructive or reme-
dial legislation as may be neces-
sary and adequate for the creation
of better conditions or better ia
cilities, for the promotion of bust
ness enterprise, for the removal of
unfair conditions Of competition,
either in the United States or in the
dealings of America with foreign
competitors, and for the increase
of scientific efficiency in industrial
and commercial undertakings.
'The scrupulous conservation of
the national resources of the Unit
ed States by provisions of law
which do not prevent their use, but
which do prevent their waste or
monopolization.
"The most rigid economy in all
expenditures for the support of the
Government consistent with wise
and efficient administration, and
to that end we favor STANDARDIZED.
ton and uniformity of expenditure