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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Proposals to reduce the income tax
exemption figure will meet with just
opposition. If we cannot have fed
eral inheritance tax, gathering reve-
nue. from unearned fortunes, let us in
crease the tax rate on the huge in
comes of the rich; the revenue derived
would be much larger and the cost of
collection much smaller. 1t is said
that the munitions trade has brought
forth a crop of more than a hundred
new millionaires, besides adding ire
mendously to the wealth of those al
ready in that class. What could be
fairer than to exact a substantial tax
from these easily acquired fortunes?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

cat poison? Certainly many neigh
Dor, and many a household pet
reaches this conclusion.
But the purpose of our story, the
moral to be drawn, is obvious: Toe
much meat will kill even a cat.
And remember how it works: 1t pois-
ons the cardio-vascular systematic
heart and arteries.
Then consider the fact that the
death rate for persons over forty
years of age is higher today than il
was 10 or Is years ago, although the
death rate for all other ages is declin-
ing.
Finally, look over the meat bill and
see how foolishly you are squander-
ing your money.
AS matter of fact, corn meal, in
the shape of Johnny cake or that in
comparable delicacy, fried corn meal
mush, will stay by the Woodworking
man quite as well as meat. at trif1ing
cost, and without the meat toxemia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
THE OBVIOUS PURPOSE.

The militarists at Washington are
industriously trying to influence pub
lie opinion for standing army Of
100000 soldiers and a navy twice as
that of Great Britain. They are also
holding up to public gaze through
press dispatches the possibility, if not
imminent danger of the United States
being attacked by a combination of
Japanese on the west side and of Eu-
ropeans on the east coast, both de-
termined to overthrow this country
and then annihilate the Monroe doc
trine, preparatory to cOlonizing the
two Americas with emigrants from
Europe and the Orient.
This lurid picture, the Springfield
Register declares, it is expected by the
militarists, will strike terror TO con-
gress and lead to the adoption of their
scheme of military despotism. A por-
ton of the people may be fooled by
the horrors depicted by the militarists,
but it will be that portion. only COM
posed of people who are not gifted
with ordinary common sense. The
wilder the militarists become the more
likely they are to fail in persuading
even handful Of congressman to pay
attention to their shrieks and their
blood curdling pictures.
In the meantime congress will pro-
coed intelligently in adopting a law
providing for reasonable prepared
ness for defense" along lines recon-
mended by President Wilson in his in
augurai address.
The free and Independent Ameri-
can citizens will see TO it that the great
republic shall not become a military
despotism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
When We Ed Gets n Guu.

The editor of a Kansas paper says
that he picked up a Winchester rifle
recently and started up the street to
deliver the weapon to its owner. The
delinquent subscribers got it into their
heads that he was on the war path,
and every one he met insisted on pay
ing all they owed. One man wiped
out debt of 10 years standing. On
returning to the office, he found a load
of hay, - bushels of corn, 10 bushels
of potatoes, load of wood and a bar
rel Of turnips-La Belle tkan.) Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Neutrality-suspicious. of The As
sociated Press THE prince born on
the night of Dec to Empress Sadako,
making the fourth son of Emperor
Yoshihito, has been named Suminomi-
va Takahito. The event Of the birth,
on the day of the great coronation mil
itary review which is held only once
in the lifetime of an emperor, has
been interpreted by the Japanese peo-
pie as an omen bespeaking the lasting
perpetuity and prosperity Of the i'm
perial family. The announcement that
both the empress and the infant are do
ing well has also been welcome news
to the people in view of the fact that
rumors concerning the health OF the
empress had recently been circulated
widely.
The Japanese people for ages have
believed in signs as indicating the
trend Of the future and the glorious
view which could be had of the sacred
Mt. Full during the coronation review,
as we'll as the daylight vision of the
crescent moon, which was followed at
dusk by the news of the birth of an inn
perial prince, created a most favor
able impression among the older peO-
pie that the destiny of the imperial
house and of the nation will be a glor-
ious one. 1t was recalled that the
emperor's third son, Prince NObuhitC
| Takamatsu-no-iya was born on the day
ress at Port Arthur capitulated to the
Japanese army, Jan. 3, 1905.
On the day of the birth of the new
prince, while the Emperor was review
ing his troops on the grounds just op-
posite the Aoyama palace where the
! Empress was confined, she was able tC
see the fleet of aeroplanes and airships
manoeuvering over the parade ground
and, accompanied by her court ladies
/ she was seen to wave flags in saluta-
! ton to this newest arm of japanese
defense.
/ Fulfilling hereditary custom. the
! emperor has presentd sword to the
| infant prince. This is token of pro-
! lection from all manner of evil things
and is a survival of the former wide
spread custom Of presenting every
Japanese boy baby with d sword rep
resenting the soul Of the Japanese
samurai or warrior. Another traFi,
ton called for the presentation of q
smaller sword to all baby girls
the weapon to be used for self
| destruction in case the child were al,
tackled beyond means of relief from
family or friends
Within a few days religious cere.
mony will be held in the presence o.
the infant prince. Specially appointed
court scholars will read selected pas
sages from the books of ancient Sages
( Confuoius and others. and the court
musicians will play sacred airs OF
harps and flutes 10 calm and purify the
spirit of the child. The underlying
idea is that the infant by hearing tht
sacred music is inspired to sense OF
virtue and high morality. /, is alst
believed that If the player is not q mar
4 of virtue the sound Of the stringed i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

terest on the part of the workingman.
He must turn his eye beyond the boun-
daries of his trade, state and country.
His leaders must be as well versed in
the erstwhile secrets of international
relations as the oiliest and bluest-
blooded old-style diplomats.
Furthermore, he must organize in
ternationally. He is fitted, by being in
the majority everywhere, by being the
heart Of every nation, and by having
classes, to form international alliances.
He must develop a horizontal allegi-
ance which shall be equally strong
with his vertical allegiance; that is, he
must have as faithful a regard for the
rights of the working people of other
countries as he has for the flag the
traditions, and the abiding political
principles Of his own country. He
must organize true federation of the
world, with officers, with laws, with
agreements. He must make those
laws and agreements simple, but he
must make them strong and just, and
he must be prepared to lay down all
he has, even to his life. to defend them
either within his own borders or out.
side Of them.
Then, if his government leads him
to the verge of war he will know why
he is there, whaU sacrifice he is about
to make and what justice or injustice
there is in his governments appeal
If he exercises the peaceful power that
! is always in his hands his govern
ment will never dare to ask him tc
take part in an unjust or even an un-
profitable war, and that will mean that
wars will cease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
Selected by Tavenner
To the Readers of The Argus:

To the Readers Of The Argus:
The Argus has generously agreed to permit me 10
make regular contribution under this head to use the
space as If it were my am left free to make my
selection from where will, whether it ls timely OF u-
timely: to search the highways and the byways 1or
ubat NAV mpress me as of interest and value to the
people.
assure my readers shall try to make the most Oh
the opportunity To do must forget that party lines
exist and WILL just wish it might be practical LOT
them not exist and that the principal issue on cleo
ton day might be- not whether candidate belongs 10
this or that political party but whether he is willing to
serve the Of the people the few who exploit
them.
In other words my idea is to submit information or
a thought that would give to the world If l myself
edited newspaper, the only mission of which was to
serve mankind; to do this and nothing more.
When personally write the contribution will sign
it, and when present the thought and work of others
will so indicate. CLYDE H. TAVENNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
The Daily Story
A Tragedy-By Es Their Vandeyeer
BY Els Their Vandeveer.

In a public park In Rio de Janeiro
q lady handsomely dressed walked
alone. The fact Of her being unat-
wonder, for it is not usual for one
of the higher class to he out alone.
When she deliberately took a seat at
one end Of bench, at the other end
of which sat a man, the surprise was
even greater, for she appeared to be
a lady. She had been sitting but a
few minutes when two gentlemen
walked by.
Gentlemen" she said, "tbis man
who is sitting near me has insulted
me- May / ask you to get his address
that my natural protector may demand
satisfaction
The two men stopped, lifted theil
hats and offered their services. The
accused man denied that he had offend
ed the lady. She begged one Of the
others to call upon her at her hotel
He did so, sending up his card, bearing
the name OF Roger Stone, Denver, Colo
II am fortunate" she said, 'in not
only finding countryman to assist me
in this affair, but one from the chival-
rous west. l am travelling with my
twin brother. He is not with me this
evening, but will be in later. viii you
be the bearer for him Of challenge
under the code for tomorrow morn
ing?"
Mr.. Stones surprise at this singu
lar proceeding was even greater than
before. He asked the name of the
man for whom he was to bear the
challenge and was told that it was
Harrison-Frank Harrison. He en-
deavored to learn something of the
manner in which the lady had been Ill
treated, but she appeared to be SC
averse to going over the disagreeable
details that he did not press the mat
ter. What added to the mystery was
that the man who had offended the
lady was also an American named
Mathews.
The next morning the two parties
met on the ground chosen. Mr.. Har.
rison. who was the image of his sister
and looked equally feminine, was at
tended by Mr. Stone, the other princi
pals second being Brazilian. His op.
ponent protested against the proceed
ing, for which he said he was IN
able to account. He disclaimed any
intention of interfering with Miss Har
rison, and if he had unwittingly done
so he would apologize The lady's de
fender refused to accept an apology
and preparations were made for the
encounter. which was to be fought
with pistols.
When the two principals were placed
face to face at thirty PAGES interval
and the signal was about to be given
to fire Harrison made signal for de
lay. Then, addressing his opponent
| he said:
Jim Mathews, you don't know me
| for you have never seen me before.
am not Frank Harrison. am Eugenia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
OPPOSING THE PRESIDENT

Four United States senators. Gore,
o'Gorman, Owen and Hitchcock. on
the floor of the senate last Wednes-
day refused to uphold the president
In his energetic course to support
American rights on the high seas and
back him up in any action that events
in the submarine controversy might
make necessary.
In what intercourse the United
States has had with foreign powers
President Wilson has acted as the
executive head of this nation. There
has been no attempt to foist partisan
opinions upon the public in lnterna
tlonal exchanges, Dut always the aim
OF the administration has been Amer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
Leap Year i'm Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Jan. 9.-The aristocratic
East Side, wealthiest part of the city,
is covered with detectives tonight who
are stopping every young man they
meet. Police headquarters officials will
not explain what is happening One
man was stopped four times in three
blocks. Every detective on the force
is out working and central station is
full of suspects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
Daily History ClaSS-Jan. IT,

1907 Ezra Cornell. founder 81 'o''.
university. born; died i>'i' !.
lSi4-frauciS Scott Key, "utn"'
The Star Spansled Banner w
in Baltimore. born lISu
l9l5--Iiigh water in tue AiS''
vented the ailic~ from reenl'f'H
them tine north Of the - :.
French rcpulScl heavy German :.
lacks north Of scissors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

The Burlington Uowa) Gazette says
that the man who is giving up the sa-
loon will do it more cheerfully than
the reformer will give up the addi-
tional taxes required on account OF
closing the saloons It's a chance to
see who can be the best sport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Roadway. The unprecedented prob
lens of trade growing out of the war
will undoubtedly have to be met by
new tariff adjustments, in making
which selfishness and politics must be
submerged. 1t is not impossible that
the meeting Of these problems may
open the way for real progress toward
tariff commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

One reason why English workmen
oppose CONSUMPTION might possibly be
found in the fact that while something
like 100000 common soldiers have
been killed during the war, not one
king, prince or munitions manufac-
turer is numbered among the list Of
the dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
WITH OTHER EDITORS
TRUE.

Kansas City Journal: True. the nom
ination of Roosevelt by the republicans
would bring the few progressives who
are still unreC Jnciled back to the fold.
But it would cause much larger num-
Der of republicans to stay at home on
election day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
thOlecystitjs- What IL ItY

what does ''non-calculus cholecys-
'ltls' signify? Is it durable?
INFLAMMATION of gall sac
without gallstones, II is generally
durable by medical, dietetic or surgi-
cal means.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Good Treatment far Eracture

Please state whether ii is considered
good treatment to remove splints ev-
cry day for the first three weeks to
examine a fractured elbow.
Answer THAT is about the way we
would do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
EASY.

Chicago Herald: Britain hash t
much enemy territory to trade at a
peace conference. but she can offer
Germany the opportunity for it's fleet
to get out and take bit of needed ex-
ercise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
We Get Y0u, Steve.

A cat of the pole variety was per
niciously active in the First ward on
Tuesday evening. This information is
not based upon personal observation,
but on strong circumstantial evidence.
und.l Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
ALI But Her Powder Puii-

Lost-In East Fffty-ffth street. near
Euclid avenue. black leather grip con-
tanning lady's pocketbook, pair OF
trousers and pumpkin pie Reward
Rosedale 1857 r Adv. il Cleveland
(Ohio) Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

AT last the English government is
exercising some military tact. Percy
Lake, the dispatches state, has been
placed in command of the forces that
are retreating over the arid lands OF
the far east. But it required year
for the necessity Of the change to
soak through the London war office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Every time congress is in session
the left ears of the munition makers
and militarists must burn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Ventilate properly il YOU would
check the grippe-or whatever you
may choose to call it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

What Do You Suppose the Groom
Wore!
From society item received by The
Argus: AS to the brides attire, she
wore white satin silk lace trimmings
and carried shower roses, and the
groom wore a congenial color"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
The Going Guest.

Welcome the coming, speed the 60
ing guest" is the correct quotation.
Parting guest" is wrong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

BREWERY is now a pickle fac
tory."-Headline We imagine it was
never anything else.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

COFFEY, despite that he was kn<k-
ed out by Frank Moran, has grounds
for aspiring to the heavyweight title,
says c. E.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
Tuesday. January II, 1916.
Rock Island-From River to
River.

The Chicago News says that Moth
ing seems left OF that Gary dinner but
scraps"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
In Missouri.

Fuller Strongwater is one of the
leaders of the prohibition movement
in Missouri, and it seems to us that a
man with such name would be more
of handicap than a help to the cause.
Nashville Tenneseean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
Street Car Comedy.

Street Car Comedy.
Pipe the lid on the dame in the
front seat"
Rather nifty, isn't it,"
But it's too small"
Yes, p'rhaps it is for an old bird
like her"
II tell you how it is, dearie, she's so
tight she'd wear a nickel on top of
her nut if she could get by with it.
Why, she won't laugh in the open for
fear that she'll get her teeth sunburn-
ed" l.. P. E.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11


tight she'd wear a nickel on top of
her nut if she could get by with it.
Why, she won't laugh in the open for
fear that she'll get her teeth sunburn-
ed" L.P.E.
IF you feel the grippe coming on,
and don't know what to do for it, ask
the first friend you meet. If you seek
the advice of enough of your acquaint-
ances you'll land between the blank
cts, and then some member of your
family will realize that you need the
services of a physician, and will sum-
mon one.
NEW Haven jury acauits six and
disagrees on five Inasmuch as big
business never asks more than fifty
fifty, it is taken for granted that, deep
down in their heart Of hearts, the de-
PENDANTS are satisfied.
MAGGIE Teyte, the 1O0-pound op-
era singer, who has recently been d.
vorced, announces she is to become
the wife of a one-armed, one-legged
captain of the British army. Maggie
apparently, has decided to tie, to some
one she can lick, if occasion demands
JUDGE Edward T. Wade of the Chi
cago municipal court says the judges
job is like that of the plumbers The
court probably had in mind the clos
| ing of some of the joints of his home
city.
CHICAGO girl is to marry an Arctic
explorer. "B-r-r-r-r," exclaims Gwen
| dolyn.
MISS Susie Sandbag of Murphys
boro spent last night and this morn
| ing with friends who are students a
the niversity.-Carbonda Ere,
| Press.
THE Central association may b.
wrong in the baseball territory squad
bic over Rock Island, but you'll OBJ
serve that it has Justice on its side
PLEA for peace and disarmin,
made by women" Headline. "Hov
about the rolling pin, girls?" inquiries
| Ignatz.
/ WHEN Chicago club women fine
time hanging heavy on their hands
they take whirl at censoring NOV
| ing pictures. Inasmuch as there ar,
several hundred such houses there
the ladies are kept occupied for quit
a period, and then they get by tn
doorkeeper without making the Gus
tomary cash deposit, which is an iten
not to be shifted at in these days whel
film admissions run as high as tw,
beans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11

NEW Haven jury acauits six and
disagrees on five" Inasmuch as big
business never asks more than fifty
fifty, it is taken for granted that, deep
down in their heart Of hearts, the de-
PENDANTS are satisfied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-11
THE ARGUS.

BY THE ]. ". POTTER co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-12
The Daily Novelette,
THE PROPOSAL.

Long years had passed since they had
met
And said adieu I'm p1pin-
That parting she would ne'er forget
And now they meet again.
6LT WISH 7 wasn't 50 shy" though;
Appleby Sweet as he looked
longingly at the fair form OF
the other end Of the sofa BY Jove
it's still leap year-mavbe can sc
her to start it, I'm positive the dea h
girl loves me. III breath a hint into
her shellac-shelllike ear"
Glorianna was looking with g
thoughtful, faraway ,air at the $3.50
enlarged crayOn portrait OF her father
on the opposite wall
Miss Struthers" fsltered Applebv
DO you believe that leap year,
mean 10 say do you think a girl"
Il was about to propose broke If
the beautiful creature suddenly.
"Oh, yes. yes" cried Appleby breath
lessly.
was about TO propo2se-ah--'
Go on, 90 on" implored the shy
youth.
That as you have been calling on me
so long now
Yes, yes. yes"
1T would be only fair IL YOU stavec
away a while and gave somebody els
a chance" finished the ravishinE thing
Coughing apologetically. Appleby
sweet took his hat, his cane and hii
leave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-12
RIVAL MEMBERS CONFER
ON SPEEDING UP CONGRESS

Washington y. c. July Demo
cratic ard Republican senate leaders
conferred today on measures to speed
the work OF congress with a view TO an
early adjournment for the political
campaign Democrats aEreed Tuesday
on a legislative program and decided
10 hold the senate in session nine hours
daily until il is completed
Democrats hope none OF the admin
istration's big measures viii meet dila-
tory tactics
Imperative legislation on the Demo-
cratic program IS given as the army
and navy appropriation bills. the child
abor and corrupt practices measures
and the revenue bill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-12
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
UNCLE wIGGILY AND THE CATNIP.
ny HOWARD r. GARIS.

7 against Uncle WiEgily. purrinE. and
then she began nibbling at the catnip
the bunny gentleman had in his paw
All at once he understood.
This bad ear-scratching cat likes
catniD as much as kittie does said
Uncle WisEily- III just leave a bit
here for her 10 roll about in and ] can
run safely home" And that's what he
did As soon as the bit of catnip was
on the ground the bad cat made good
all Of a sudden) began to tumble all
over IT, And she liked the green leaves
so that she never even noticed the
bunny
So Mr. LonEears got safely home.
which shows YOU that catnip is good
for something else than making tea for
babies
That night, for the first time in a
long while. the ear scratching cat
didn't yowl and keep everybody awake.
She went TO sleep after eating the cat
nip and she forgot all about the rabbit
gentleman
And if the stove lid doesn't shut
down so tightly that the coffee pot
can't find place 10 hide when the tea
strainer chases il. I'll tell YOU about
Uncle Wiggily and the oats--Copy-
right 1916. BY Mcclure Newspaper
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