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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-13
BY JAMES MOi.GAN

clash, the president drew his own
sword between them and stopped
the fight.
That little incident gives US,
picture of the spirit of Monroe and
has administration. While he was
in the White house, men and fac.
tons had to leave their quarrels at
the door.
The quiet. modest president was
not SO successful in keeping the
peace among the women of the off,
cial circle, and their disputes over
social rank and procedure brewei
many squalls about his head. Hay-
ing been with her husband at The
courts of Paris and London, Mrs
Monroe and her daughter - the
schoolmate of Queen Hortense-
were accused OF putting on semi.
royal airs. 1t was held to be be-
meath their presidential dignity to
sit in the presence of the presi-
dents wife or to receive any one
not in ceremonial dress One poor
relation of Mrs. Monroe actually
was turned away because he came
in the then new-fangled pantaloons
rather than in proper knee breeches
and silk stockings.
Although Jim Monroe, as he was
Familiarity called, was the last pres
idena to cling to the ancient knee
breaches. cockade and sword, he
was as plain and easy as an old
shoe. When a newly arrived En-
ropean diplomat saw a bald-headed,
watery-eyed man in striped seer
sucker coat, dirty waistcoat spot
ted with ink and with slippers down
at the heel writing at a White house
desk, he wondered that the presl-
dent would have such a slovenly
clerk until he was dumbfounded to
find that he was in the presence
OF the president himself.
In the six years that remained to
Monroe after retiring from the pres
idency. he set himself, as an ex-
president, a high standard of COLI
duct Having received the supreme
honor at the hands of all the people
he felt that his name belonged TO
them and he refused to lend it to
any candidate or any party,
Unhappily the country was not SO
scrupulous in keeping its obliga-
tionS IN him and neglect Cd IN nav 4
simple debt that it honestly owed,
He had left the White house with
hardly a dollar and without RIB
bon-With nothing to show for a
life spent wholly in the service Of
the country save the badge Of an
honorable poverty and the Hesslar
bullet, which he carried in his
shoulder through the half centur!
since the battle of Trenton.
Feeble and alone after the death
of his wife, Monroe sold Oak Hill
his Virginia farm, in the closing
months of his life. With the feel
ings of an exile, the last of the VIZ
ginians left his native state to live
with son-in-law in New York city
where he died on July 4, 1881, the
third president to pass ont on the
birthday of the republic.
Tomorrow: 4 Diplomat at IA.
published by special arrangement
,paner Syndicate
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T'lEQEs DAILY SHORT STORY

Heaven forbid" he exclaimed
fervently.
At this, they laughter merrily;
but sudden thought sobered him,
and he glanced at her speculatively.
Then:
Il wonder il you'd be offended at
a proposition I'd make to you?"
Suspiciously. she quickly looked
up at him, but was apparently re-
assured by the expression in his
eyes.
We'll, that depends a good deal
on the proposition" she answered
noncommittally.
I'll be absolutely candid with
you he said. ITO tell the honest
truth, when you approached me /
was wondering what on earth
could do to while away the eve
ming. l happen to have tickets for
tOnight's performance at the Pal
ace, but there isn't much fun going
alone. is there? Now l thought
hoped-Oh. hang it: would you care
to go to the theatre with a per-
fectly strange man." He finished
with apparent relief.
Il would not care to 90 with a
perfectly strange man" At her
words he looked crestfallen-"but
I'd love to 90 with YOU"
You will? Fine!' he exclaimed
joyously when he realized that he
would not be refused, after all.
Linking his arm through hers, he
leisurely escorted her out Of the
station. He halted on the curb out
side, and made a motion as il to hail
a taxi which was standing not far
from them. but she stopped him.
do you mind if We walk in
stead?" she asked him. Il love to
walk, and it is such fine night +"
"All right; l feel the same. too.
but l didn't have the courage to
suggest walking"
Up the street they stroiled, strug-
Cling through the throug for . few
blocks till they reached the Palace
theatre. When he finally handed
his tickets to the usher the second
act was already In progress. It
was also II O'Clock when they
emseged on the street again.
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Enforcing the Industrial Court

The spectacle of Alexander Howat, head of
the Kansas miners, in Jail for contempt, being
permitted to make a speech denouncing the
governor as skunk was not particularly
edifying for those who respect law and believe
that the interests of all the people ought to
take precedence over the interests of any class.
The sheriff who gave the privilege probably
was moved by wish to avoid trouble rather
than sense Of duty or out of sympathy with
the stand that Howat has taken Whatever
his motive he is in line for reprimand if the
courts or the executive department OF the state
see fit to make an issue of his conduct.
From the size of the majority by which the
legislature passed the legislation creating the
industrial court it is fair to assume that the
people of Kansas are very much in earnest
in their desire to avoid a repetition of con-
diions last winter when volunteers were COM
PEELED to man the coal mines to keep the peo-
pie from freezing. 1t is likely that they will
not look with favor upon extension of special
privileges to those who have undertaken to
thwart their will.
1t will be hard to convince the public, at
the present moment at least, that there is any
denial of justice in compulsory arbitration
where a supply of anything SO vitality
necessary as fuel is involved. Interests of all
tie people surrey are paramount. As for the
parties to the dispute they can ask no more
than justice and orderly adjudication is far
more likely to result in justice than an appeal
to force. That is principle too long recog-
nized in adjustment of the rights of men to
require any defense now
If the miners of Kansas can show where
the industrial court act discriminates against
them doubtless they will be able to get an
adequate remedy through the regular chan
nels if they will only be patient and give evil
dence of good faith. In numbers they are
comparatively few and they can hardly hope
to gain anything by setting themselves up
against the will of the many. Individually
their rights are not infringed upon in any
manner. No law can prevent them from
changing their occupations or removing from
the state if they do not like the conditions of
employment
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1Sl1-JameS Monroe. Inaugurated
fifth president. aged IS.
lS31-July 4, died in New York.
aged -.

Monroes administration was the
most serene and yet one of the most
important periods in the life Of the
nation. 1t was an eight years
crowded with glorious and lasting
victories of peace, such victories as
swords never can win.
BY a mere exchange Of notes be-
tween the United States and Eng
land, those two jealous neighbors
pledged themselves to disarm for
ever on the Great Lakes. After
more than 100 years of peace on
that long watery frontier, this sim
pie gentlemen agreement" of
1917 stands before the world today
the most successful example of dis
armament. BY . common-sense
business transaction, Florida, which
was of little use to Spain, but of
much use TO the United States. was
bought over the counter in 1920, a
peaceable conquest that ranks sec
ond only to the Louisiana Purchase
By civil notice to the old world
in 1923, the whole new world was
set aside under the Monroe" Doctrine
as an immense preserve of inter
national peace. By give-and-ta in
the Missouri Compromise of 1920,
north and south were bound togeth-
er anew, though with false ties.
Those four acts of constructive
craftsmanship, to the credit of Mon
roe's administration, cannot be
matched by any other presidency.
Monroe's two terms cover what
is known as the era Of good feel
ings.' The old Federalist party hav-
ing given up the ghost, he succeed
ed to the presidency as the last of
the Virginia dynasty almost as
easily as an heir apparent receives
the crown of his father. With the
exception of Washington, he is the
only president who has been IN
opposed at the polls. and his second
election would have been entirely
unanimous had not New Hamp-
shire elector cast one dissenting
ballot
Yet that ERA of good feeling"
really was filed with many bitter
feelings aroused by personal ambi-
lions and the quarrels of factions.
But Monroe formed one of the
strongest cabinets in history. and,
with John Quincy Adams. William
Il. Crawford, John c. Calhoun and
William Writ among its members,
he succeeded in reconciling to his
administration the most divergent
elements. In his desire for harmony
he would also have included Henry
Clay and Andrew jackson, but they
declined.
One day the British minister glar-
ed across the White house dinner
table and shouted to the French
minister, Are you biting your nails
at me, sir?" The F'renchman re-
sponded by drawing his sword and
the two diplomats rushed at each
other. But as they were about to
Copyright, 1920 by James Morgan;
with The Mcclure New
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Slowly they made their way back
toward the station.
Let's go in here and have sup
per-" he suggested as they were
passing cafe.
"As you like" she assented.
An obsequious waiter, on their
entrance uShered them to a table
near the dancing floor. He then
took their order, and departed.
While awaiting his return, the man
and the girl chatted together. Oc-
casionally, when he thought that he
was not being observed. Dicks
glance roved about the restaurant
and then rested approvingly on his
companion as though he thought
that she compared favorably with
the other ladies in the room. The
waiter soon reappeared, bearing the
steaming dishes.
"A few minutes later the orchestra
crashed into the opening bars of a
popular "jazz" one-step. As with
one accord their eyes met.
'Oh, boy" he exclaimed, 81 wish
/ was young again" A disinterest-
ed observer would have given him
about 80, as his age.
Don't you know the saying, "A
man is just as young as he feels p B"
she asked, demurely.
I'm that case, / must be about
20 again." he laughted, boyishly.
Il declare l do feel as if l could
unsupported OF course, you'd
consent to risk yourself on the floor
with me-"
You never can tell-why don't
you ask me" she said, roguishiy.
Without a word he laid down his
napkin and rose from the table
she followed his example. and to-
gether they glided smoothly on the
floor. A moment later they were
whirling in and out among the other
dancers. After the dance they re-
turned to their table and finished
the supper, which had become cold
by that tins. Then they left.
Back in the station once more, he
gfavely asked her:
well. young, Indy. do-yo0Adll In
sist that your home II IN California,
|oe shan I buy . 0ckst for some
otlsnpgst 0etAy1xion-
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Heart GHOmQ
,!IP !E ! }; !! 81: 49,,
0y 4 Md ElJ7A RETH r10Hnc0Ay
~ x.MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
married woman % years old. My
husband is Il years my senior. We
have been married three years and
I don't love him. Life is just a
misery with him and he says he
doesn't love me and wishes he had
never seen me. want to work
and buy myself some decent
clothes. but he won't let me.
I was engaged to marry man
nearer my own age and a mlsun-
Outstanding arose between US and
our engagement was broken. but
dearly love this man. We pass as
strangers and never speak and
haven't for three years. l am mis-
cradle for days after l see him to
see what a fool | was to marry a
man I didn't love.
| would love to work and then
the time would pass more quickly.
We haven't any children. His
wages are barely sufficient to get
what We eat and pay our debts.
Neither of US have decent things
to wear. I think l ght to work
anyway whether he wants me to
or not. 1t is only jealousy that he
doesn't want me to go where any
one will see me. ANXIOUS.
l admire your husband for not
wanting you to work. 1t is pride
rather than jealousy which makes
him feel this way.
Your only course seems to be di-
vorce. This is not fair to your
husband. but since you cannot love
him it is useles for you to try to
live with him; you cheaper your
self and make his life unhappy.
Since you have no children your
problem is easie- because you will
only hurt one by leaving.
1t is pitiful thing when either
a girl or man enters into marriage
without love. 1t is the lowest kind
of cheating. Be honest to your
husband now and ask for your re-
lease.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
girl II years of age. l dearly love
a young man who is rather tough
and my parents won't consent to
my marrying him. He is all the
| world to me. have chances to
go with nice young men. but re-
fuse because l do not enjoy their
company. 1 can't get him gu. OF
my mind.
Don't tell me that it ism true
love, for it is. 1t seems as IL nv
heart would break ease tel. me
! what to do.
A DROPPING FLOWER.
II the young man 10 tough, he
has qualities to excite and thrill
you. but not to make you happy,
He would be q constant worry aftsr
MARIAN. Deside2 b wuuld not
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tAny reader can &c. the answer 70 a
ton bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. Director,
address ana eaclosc two-cent stamp for re,
confidential. the replies being sent direct
Daid to anonymous lettseal.
@. In what state is the per cap
ita contribution toward the sup
port Of clergymen greatest
J. d. +.
A. Nevada leads all other states
in supporting its Christian minis
tiers. The per capita contribution
to pastors salaries averages S11.12
a year for each church member.
@. What is the formula for the
paint used on the White house,.
D. V. W.
A. 1t consists of 70 per cent
Of white lead, so per cent French
white zinc. Sufficient raw linseed
oil is added to get the proper con-
sistency.
@. How long is an ex-service
man protected by government in
surance after he fails to pay the
premium On his policy? PIX.
A. The war risk bureau saws
that he is protected for one month
after he allows the policy to lapse.
This is called the period OF grace
@. Is Herbert Hoover still Unit
ed States food administrator?
B.N.
A. Mr.. Hoover's secretary says
that he presented his resignation
Is food administrator to the pres
ident on July !. 1913 He served
40 food administrator from August,
1917. until that date.
@. What has been the cause Of
The large number Of casss Of pois-
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"Bronxville will do very nicely.
thank you.' she answered primly.
Two tickets for Bronxville," she
overheard him say to the ticket
agent.
An hour later they descended at
the little station of Bronxville. A
a-mlnute walk from there brought
them to neat little cottage that
stood a few steps from the street
They walked inside the ward and
up the porch steps, but paused at
the door for an instant while he
searched his pockets for his latch
key. When he had finally found if
ne unlocked the door and thew STEM
ped inside. She Immediately went
upstairs, but he dotted his hat and
coat and hung them on the clothes
tree in the hallway before he fol-
lowed her.
A few minutes later he was ing.
gins industriously at a suarIed
shoe-lace; while she, with her hair
down over her shoulders, was sit
ting before her dressing table en-
gagged in her nightly tribute to the
goddess of beauty. Suddenly she
paused. he hands poised in mid-ajr
Addressing his reflection in the mir
ror, she abruptly observed:
We've had a splendid time this
evening. haven't we, Dicky-boy?'
"Fine!" he exclaimed, smilinplv
Another struggle with the refrac-
tory shoelace was crowned with
success, then he added: Would Won
believe couple Of this this eve
ming l actually caught myself i'm
agining that l was single again,
ANA the funny part Of it is that |
was flirting with my own wife."
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Whats I'm a Name?
BY MILDRED MARSHALL -
Copyright. 1919. by the Wheeler Syndicate. Inc,

Spain. where it is still popular,
The Germans opted it as An
tonic. but the French are response
BILE for the charming Antoinette.
which is fore er pityingly recorded
in history through til fate of love
ly Marie Antoinette. queen OF Louis
VI
The French later contracted An
toinette to Toinette. popular
form throughout the country.
TOinon is also sometimes used as
diminutive. Italy has an All
tonneetta and an Antonica. An
tonia Antonetta the the favorite
equivalents in Sweden
The garnet is Antoinette's tails
manic stone. whose flaming cart
it SO closely initiates 1t promises
is wearer courage. dauntless
heart, and success in every ambi-
ton. Friday is her lucky day and
five her lucky number.
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The force OF practical psychology
constrains many people to take
their pancakes, biscuit or rolls
fricasseed. Ii they prefer carbo-
hydrate in that form, we'll and
good. Perhaps it serves to keep
more money in circulation. At any
rate, it encourages the psycholo-
gists and saves the cook some la
Dor. But poor folks should lose
no sleep worrying about the amount
of money in circulation. Let peo-
pie who buy gasoline, fancy furs,
s12 shoes and such things take
care of that. Poor folks should
rather contrive how much money
they can keep out of circulation
without injury to themselves.
Long ago a young woman told
us. on the occasion of her 18th
birthday, how to use plain wheat,
the kind farmers grow, you know.
as combination breakfast food
and preventive of the great Ameri-
can ailment, constipation. We
printed the young womans contri-
button here. our more desperate
readers may recall. She advised
that the family purchase from some
farmer bag or bushel of plain
wheat. the natural stuff which
farmers manufacture with the
threshing machine This wheat
was to be rinsed in cold water, and
then cooked in a double boiler
three hours or an hour on three
successive days, or four or five
hours in a fireless cooker, and
served as breakfast food. Besides
its wholesome. appetizing charac-
ter, the dish is economical. since
the honest farmer does not mix
any lavender cardboard or other
decorations in the wheat. Person
ally, take my breakfast food in
the form of bread and butter or
toast and coffee. But once in a
while or as often as you like this
crude wheat makes a real treat.
Speaking of breakfast food. ham
and eggs. mince pie and other ia
vorites save only coffee must give
way TO the most healthful and
needful of all such foods, namely,
fresh fruit
Fresh fruit should be the begin
ming of every child's breakfast, the
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You Wort Forget the Date. NJ Dear.

From the Cedar Rapids Republican
DR.. William Fitzgerald announces the mar
riage of his daughter Margaret to Mr. Andrew
Stirton Prime, Wednesday. April the seventh,
one thousand nine hundred and twenty Cedar
Rapids. Iowa.
TRENDS DON'T RECOGNIZE HIM.
Quincy Journal
Perhaps he doesn't Recognize trends"
BRICKLAYERS have made Mayor Hylan
of New York an honorary member of their
union.
AT this distance it appears the art Of lay
Ing brick is not so much needed by Tam
many hall leader as the art of throwing
bricks.
MRS. MURPHY of San Francisco won a
divorce from Mr. Murphy on the plea that
Murphy loved his dog more than he loved
me-"
good dog DOES take hold on ones
affections
BERLIN dispatches report Paul De Mott
American newspaper man, was shot and killed
while attempting to escape from government
officers He was under sentence OF death for
alleged participation in communist revoIts in
the Ruhr basin
IF guilty spell it De Mutt. RE. MIG.
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AntUinptfe.

AntUinptfe.
To the average person, Antoln-
cite and Annette IRE regarded as
closely related - the former is
thought TO be merely an elabora-
ton OF the latter. But such is not
the case. Annette. which will be
discussed later comes from the
Hebrew. while Antoinette is of Ro-
man e.. Gction. 1t means ''inesti-
mable" and is said to have origin
ated with Antius. son OF Hercu-
les.
Several distinguished Roman
families bore the name OF Antonius
and its first famous exponent was
Mark Anthony, avenger of Caesar
and lover of Cleopatra. 1t receiv-
ed rel utation for sanctity through
st, Anthony, the great hermit of
the fourth century.
The feminine rorm Antonio iaade
its appearance in Italy. also. and in
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A HARMLESS FILTRATION.
By Beatrice Trahan.

Copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc.l
A small, timid hand on his arm
arrested the restless pacing OF the
tall, refined blocking gentleman who
had been walking to and fro in the
waiting room of the Grand Central
station. He turned with a welcom-
ing smile. but his expression altered
slightly as he perceived the person
who had accosted him. She was a
pretty girl. neatly dressed in trim
tailor-made blue serge suit. Her
age might have been anywhere be-
tween IS and so. Smiling quizzi-
cally, he raised his hat and said:
II beg your PARDON
OH" she exclaimed. in a shy
timid little voice, which was hardly
in keeping with the roguish CLEAN
in her eyes. "Oh, excuse me. !
thought"
You thought / was someone
else?" he concluded. smilingly, as
she paused, apparently too embar-
raised to finish her sentence.
"Yes. l thought you were Dick
81 was so glad, My purse has
been picked-I became aware of ii
only a moment ago. when l was
about TO buy my ticket for home
and when | saw you l rushed right
over"
She did not vouchsafe any fur
Their information about Dick" He
might have been her brother-most
probably was, if one could judge
from the .matter-of-fact way in
which she said the name--but al
any rate. perhaps because OF her
excitement. she seemed to take it
for granted that this stranger knew
all about this particular "Dick."
What coincidence! My name
happens TO be Dick. too. wouldn't
I, do Just as well?" he said. AT
least you will allow me to advance
ron enough money for your fare
|Aeme?" And he slipped his hand
I6Qegestively into his pocket.
But you don't know where my
|lfne H." she objected naively.
1urpose ! Lived IN California. for
j1Qtances
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