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The Conservative, 1901-05-09
Extravaganza of Public Funds.

necessary expenditure OF the public
funds. 1t presents an ever-present
temptation to employ help, whether
needed or not, to make places for polit
ical favorites, to deal in the purchase
of supplies with those tradesmen who
represent personal or political interests,
and the institution is indeed fortunate,
if it does not pay far more than it should
for supplies, as political influence is apt
to be an expensive luxury when paid for
in cold cash from the public treasury.
Humane Care Paramount.
The paramount consideration in the
management Of these institutions, is
the proper and humane care Of inmates
No ht-thinking taxpayer will ever
object to any expenditure of money
which is reasonably necessary or proper
to accomplish that end. He does, how
ever, properly object to a wasteful or
unnecessary expenditure of the public
funds. He has right to expect and to
demand that, in the conduct of the busi-
ness of the state, and in the operation
of it's public institutions, the strictest
economy shall prevail, consistent always
with maintaining the highest standard of
care of inmates. 1t is matter of the
utmost Indifference to the great majority
of the citizens of the state whether John
Jones or William Smith hold positions
in public institution they do not now
nor have they ever demanded, that
political debts shall be paid at the
expense Of the state, or to the detriment
of it's wards. What they want is
honesty, efficiency and economy in the
administration of such public trusts.
1t must be conceded that any system
which tends to impair high standard
of care for the unfortunate wards of the
state, or which induces wastefulness or
an unnecessary expenditure of the pub
lie funds fails to meet the demands of
this enlightened age, and should be
speedily superseded by something prom
ising better results.
Mode of Control Objectionable.
Manifestly the mode of control under
consideration is open to both objections.
It does not require an expert in the care
of the defective or criminal classes to
know that inmates will not be properly
cared for under any system when, to
satisfy political considerations, there is
change in the management of an in
stitution every few months. Such fire.
quent changes and wholesale removal of
officers and employees Of an institution,
serve no useful purpose. Why should
we look with complacency on system
which, at every change Of party ascen.
dency, demands the official scalp Of
every opponent holding such a place,
and spares not the skilled physician or
nurse who ministers to the sick, the
chaplain, the cooks and the domestics? It
would be as reasonable, and quite as
consistent to remove all institution
officials at every change of the moon.
What greater moral crime can political
official be guilty of, than placing the life
and health of one whose reason is de-
throned in the hands of one who is
innocent of all knowledge or experience,
relating to the more serious mental
ailments? No one claims that such acts
are proper, but many seek to justify
them on the ground of political neces-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
FOR AN UPPER END PARK.
S. w. McMaster Recommends Purchase of
Suitable Tract.

s. w. McMaster Recommends Purchase of
Suitable Tract.
Rock Island Jan. 11.-Editor ARGUS:
The lower and central portions of
our city have each small well inn
proved parks. The Seventh ward, en-
bracing more than one-third of the
area of our city, has none. We have
an ideal location for one. situated be-
tween Fifth and Seventh avenues and
Thirty-hrst and Thirty-third streets.
1t is easily accessible to the whole
city. 1t commands a grand view of
the three cities-of the great
river with its grand sweep, of the
island with its massive shops.
1t has shady groves and an artificial
lake can be easily and cheaply con-
structed at the east end. The entire
tract is unoccupied with the excep-
ton of the Holt house on the west end.
l have no doubt this tract might be
secured at moderate cost on long
time. 1t belongs to the Holt estate,
Ellen Andrews and the Harper and
Robinson estate The whole tract
has been lying idle for over 35 years,
waiting, waiting, l hope, to be occu-
pied at last for this benificent pur-
pose. S. w. MCMAsTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
new LIBRARY PLANS
Four Sets of Specifications
Opened at Last Nights
Meeting of Board.
TO BE IMPARTIALLY CONSIDERED
Designs Cover Buildings of Great
Beauty, Simplicity and Arch
itecturai Finish.

The Rock Island public library
board held an adjourned meeting last
evening to examine the competitive
plans offered for the proposed library
building. There were four sets OF
plans up for consideration, three OF
which are understood to have been
prepared by local architects and one
by an outside firm.
In accordance with the specifica-
tions made by the board to insure an
impartial selection, there was no
Identifying mark on the drawings,
and they were numbered by Miss
Ellen Gale, the librarian, to distin-
guish between them during the period
of consideration.
All the plans are admirably adapted
to the purposes for which the build
ing is to be constructed. Each is for
2-story structure with high base
ment, as originally favored by the
board, designed with particular ref.
erence to the location and of impos-
ing appe lrance They vary in length
from go to 106 fest, and in width
from so to 70 feet. Two have single
story stock rooms at the rear.
Two Plans Favored.
While members of the board at last
nights meeting did not in any way
commit themselves to either set of
specifications, two of the mum Der,
which are designed SO as to afford the
head librarian a good general view
from her desk of the main room, were
apparently favored.
The board expects to be assisted in
its choice by the opinion of D. II
Burnham, the well known worlds
fair architect. who has kindly offered
to inspect the plans. He has had
large experience in the building of
librar. ,s and his work has given much
satisfaction. Another meeting will
be held tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
The Mothers Favorite.

amberlain's Cough remedyis the
mothers favorite. 1t is pleasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. 1t is intended especially for
coughs. colds, Group and whooping
cough, and is the best medicine made
for these diseases. There is not the
least danger in giving it to children.
for it contains no opium or other in
furious drug and may be given as
confidently to babe as to an adult.
For sale by all druggists.
All druggists guarantee every bot
tie of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to anyone
who is not satisfied after using two
thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any ten
dency of cold to result in pneumo-
MIA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
YATES IS FOR PRINCE:
SO DECLARES Mr.. FREER

Congressman George W. Prince is
back al his home in Galesburg after sew
eral days spent in booming himself for
United States senator at the state
capital. He has made no announce
ment beyond that he is in the race to
remain to the finish. and does not ap-
pear to be making any particular
effort to secure support, Informing
the Representatives from his district,
so the dispatches say. to stand by
their pledges, and not break any
promises on his account F. A.
Freer. of Galesburg, who is one of
Mr.. Princes closest political friends,
has the following to say:
Next to Cullom, Prince has as good
a chance as anyone for the senator
ship. if not the best. He and Sena-
tor Cullom have a perfect understand
ing in the matter. and there is no an
tagonism between them. 1t is this
way: Fifty-eight votes will elect
Cullom. He has exactly So of them
pledged to him at present. Now, if
in the election Cullom comes up to
within one vote of the needed num-
Der to win, Senator L A. Townsend,
WIN 10 IEluC6 Ou1y PleuSSu NOIcI'
will, before the ballot is announced,
change his vote to Cullom, thus Civ
ing him the plum. This much has
been positively agreed upon between
Townsend and Cullom in a meeting
which they had day or two ago.
But If Cullom hasn't the strength to
elect him Townsend will support
Prince. and tell you there is q whole
lot of others who will dc that. too.
1--WE have found a large proportion
of the votes that are pledged to Gull
lom are simply anti-Tanner votes, and
that these have not at any time been
promised to Cullom as against any
other candidate who might come up.
We have also found that there is a
strong sentiment among the legislat- |
ors in favor of the choice of young |
man for senator, and you would be |
to know the large number |
of young mem bers of the legislature |
who have come, unsolicited. to Prince
aud volunteered him their support.
His headquaIter at the Leland hotel
have been visited by some of the
most prominent workers now at
Springfield, and tell you fatty that
Gov. Yates himself is for Prince and
has said so to number at Spring
fieId.n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
His Yyife saved Him.

My wife's good advice saved my
life writes F. NJ. Ross, of Winfield,
Tenn. for had such bad cough 1
could hardly breathe, I steadily grew
worse under DOCTORS treatment. but
my wife urged me to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption.
which completely cured me-" Coughs
colds, bronchitis, la grippe, pneu-
monia, asthma, hay fever and all
of chest, throat and lungs
are positively cured by this marvel
GUS medicine. so cents and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles tree
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
Old People Made Young.

j. G. Sherman. the veteran editor
of the Vermontville (Mich } Echo, has
discovered the remarkable secret OF
keeping old people young. For years
he has avoided nervousness, sleep
lessness, indigestion. heart trouble.
constipation and rheumatism. by
using Electric Bitters, and he writes:
''It can't be praised too highly. 1t
gently stimulates the kidneys, tones
the stomach aids digestion. and gives
a splendid appetite. 1t has worked
wonders for my wife and me. It's a
marvellous remedy for old peoples
complaints. Only so cents at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
The New Train to the tropics.

The Chicago and Florida special
(via CincilaatD is magnificent trav
cling palace. Exclusively Pullman
equipment. Solid train of diners.
observation cars, drawing room sleep
ers. All through without change,
Chicago to st. Augustine.
Any ticket office. Big Four Route.
Monon-C., H. & D., Pennsylvania
lines, Queen & Crescent. Southern
railway. Plant system or Florida East
Coast railway will gladly give COM
plete details
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
Made Young Again.

lone of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again." writes d. H.
Turner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They re
the best in the world for liver. stom-
ach and bowels. Purely vegetable.
Never grippe. Only % cents at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
HUNT FRUITLESS ONE
Mrs. August Larson, Searching
for Husband. Reaches the
City Destitute.
LAST GENT FOR RAILROAD FARE
Comes Here With Little Son.
Friends Provide Lodging
for Them.

Mrs. August Larson, wife of a tailor
in Creston, Iowa. came to Davenport
yesterday with her 3-year-old son. in
search of her husband, who left home
over a month ago. As he was known
to have come this way, Mrs. Larson
concluded he was probably in the
tri-citles, and having exhausted her
means, with no one left to whom she
could turn, she spent her last cent for
car fare to Davenport.
But the police Of that city assured
her that her husband was not in town,
and giving her a quarter, steered her
scross the river. officer Barney Nc
Cabe CHANGED to be the first one over
here to whom she told her story. He
at once made inquiries which satisfied
him that no tailor going by the name
of August Larson was employed in
the city. By this time it was near
night and the police were appealed to
to find lodging place for the woman
and child. This, however, was an
mpossibility. as the city makes no
provision for such cases.
Refusal Fom Poormaster.
Poormaster Lidders was next COM
municated with, but he reminded
those making the plea that the county
board had refused to allow bills for
lodging in similar instances. Besides,
being a case from outside the state, he
had no right to provide assistance.
The matter was finally taken up by
kindly disposed citizens, who found
lodging for the woman and little one
at the Union Mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

L. j. Blackmore, of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since procured bottle of Mys-
tic Cure. 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. / took to my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and the
Mystic Cure is the only medicine that
did me any good. / had FIVE of the
best physicians in the city, but re-
ceived very little relief from them.
I know the Mystic Cure to be what it
is represented and take pleasure in
recommending it to other, poor suf-
ferrers." Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island, and Gus
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Let me say have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly
recommend it for what it claims. Very
truly. Crew. H. w. Hathaway, Eliza
beth. n. j.
tried Ely's Cream Balm, and to all
appearances am cured of catarrh. The
terrible headaches from which / long
suffered are none.-W. j. Hitchcock,
late major u. S. volunteers and A. A.
general Buffalo. N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold By druggists at so
cents or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
For over fifty Year

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
ooufa a hottla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
After e GrIppe-what7

Usually racking cough and gem
sral feeling OF weakness. Fo1ey's
Honey and Tar is guaranteed to cure
the grippe cough" and make you
strong and well. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
Refusal Fom Poormaster.
In OIden Times

People overlooked the Importance
of permanently beneficial effects end
we're satisfied with transient action; ;
but now that it is. generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, well
informed people will not buy other
laxatives, which act for time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine, made by the California Fig
Syrup company.
Chapped hands, cracked lips and
of the skin cured quickly by
Banner Salve, most healing ointment
in the world. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11

Save doctors bills by giving Foley's
Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time to prevent pneumonia or
Group, which are fatal to so many
thousands of babies. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-11
SHORT STAGE STORIES.

L
For fifth of a century Manager
Yale has continually kept the Devils
Auction" company before the public
and each year this attraction is re
vised and brought up-to-date in every
respect. The many novelties. innova-
tions, specialties. etc., for this season
far surpass all previous years; In fact,
| not one old feature remains and the
many patrons of this famous spectacle
will find that the only thing old in
the performance is the name. Among
the many new specialties may be
mentioned Mile Irene and Zaza, "the
girl with the dog with the auburn
| hair,"a novel act seen outside of New
York for the first time. The three
Brothers Leando, comedy robats;
| the Clements sisters. in an artistic
singing and dancing specially; the
Sidonia troupe. an importation from
the training school of Madam Phasey;
Richard 7. Brown, the comedian:
Mlss Maud Terrell, The Vital
Spark" and numerous others in con-
junction with the speciality novelty
entitled, 1.-The. Dance of the Ele-
meuts," an electrical novelty, and
produced for the first time with the
Devils Auction, - together with new
scenery, costumes. trick and trans
formations, will undonb tedly be the
best performance of this long ived
spectacle, and the patrons of Har-
per's theatre have treat in store for
them next Sunday.
AS contrasting the theatrical condi-
tions of Rock Island and Muscatine, it
is interesting to note that in the latter
town Robert Downing, who few
evenings previous here drew one of the
smallest audiences of the season,
Wednesday night was given fine
welcome. he and his company appear
ing at their best. Thursday night on
the occasion of the pres entation of
"a Poor Relation" by Frank keenan,
standing room was at a premium.
Muscatine is proud of its new theatre,
which was built by George H. John
ston. who is promoting a similar en-
terprise in Rock Island, aud the peo-
pie there are giving liberal patronage
to the attractions, which are booked |
only after the management has relia- |
BILE assurance. of their quality.
In Arizona, to be produced at the |
Butts next Tuesday, Augustus
is said to have pictured ac-
accurately for their own
indeed, the persons of |
some of his best friends in the far
west. Army men are laughing over
the caricature of old Col. Forsythe. of
the 9TH cavalry, which they assume to
see in "Col. Bonham;" Henry CANDY. |
the gigantic ranch owner, some of the
9TH people say. is none other than
Did Donald Frazier, one of the king
cattle men of the southwest. upon
whose range Thomas spent part of his
salad days as $15 month cow
puncher. Kirke LaShelle announces
] number of well known people for
the 'Arizona" production. Among
them are: John w. Cope, Fraser
Coulter, Brandon Hurst, Lionel Barry
more, Miss Laura Almosinno. Grace
rhorne. Eleanor Wilton, Catherine
Jountiss, Carrie Reynolds and others
selected especially for the parts they
assume.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-13

However. the boys took ID all as fhly
should and passed The time eNcnangins
J0Ae- Uu-4s 0 dered to there posts. rms
been called 8ut and the Lows shtlld D.
pround or their work.
Hohert Yovps. the Eui5con Of the bat
terry, stated that the next time ne turned
Out nc would provide himself with
morse that would lake "a inherent gait
since Monday "bobs' has been standing
at his desA
Last week battery A enlisted three
more men, T. K GTOo. Don - Dung and
NJ Hand h tarnes- The latter recruit
has seen service IN the philippines.
After last Mondays turnout tht bat
terymen were given a dinner at Boards
leys tavern The boys did the meal fuii
justice after having been out in the
storm for couple Of hours.
on account Of having unframed horses,
maneuVerS were made very diflcutt for
the battery last Monday The horses
However, If the same animals can be OBJ
tanned on every occasion they VIII soon
become accustomed TO their work and
easier TO handle.
First Sergeant Jennings OF battery a
returned last Tuesday rom. a pleasure
trip TO California, where he has been on
a three weeks furiOugh.
The new manager of the Grand theatre
rendered every officer Of the guard a
complimentary ticket for Tuesday even
ing's performance of a "Giided Fool.
The boxes We're beautifully decorated
with the national colors- The officers
speak in high terms of the management
Company B held no drill last Nvednes-
day evening on account OF a large num-
Der of their men "suping' in the 'Shen-
andoah' performance.
COMPANY will hold an election next
Thursday evening to fiji all the commits
stoned vacancies. City Recorder J. O.
NyStTom and Clarence Neslin of the
Deseret News will probably be candidates
for the positions of captain and first lieu
tenant, respectively. As yet there has
been no candidate brought forward for
the second lieutenantCy- With such men
as NyStrOm and Neslin AT the head Of the
company. that organization should be one
of the best in the guard
Captain W. c. Shoup of TOrTey's Rough
Riders, and son of Senator ShOup, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-13
london Money Market.

London, Jan 12.-The demand for money
Is better and hardening owing to the
Bank Of England having taken off con-
siderable sums IN expectation of regain
ing control next week This mas firmed
discounts
Business on the stock exchange was duh
today, being overshadOwed by the posi-
tious OF West Australians and an indis-
/ position TO deal pending the general
] ctrry-oVer.
/ Operators generally were very nervous
/ auu oisorEauized and some failure ore
! expected but 10 Is a question whether they
Will be of any Importance The general
view lS that there viii be no tsTJher dis
dStrr- compared with the settlement, but
That The immediate future depends great
| ~ ON what arrangements can be made
I with the creditors of the London a
/ Globe finance corporation.
| The cTfccr Of the bank rate and the ad-
/ Ndncing Of discount was short
lived. The struggle of the last
/ few days has often been 10 prevent
the rate falling below , per cent Con
uuentdl houses have been keen compets-
tors for bills and bought them at 3 ISIS
Z nank rate. This has done mischief in
stead of good
Reviewing the bank return i'm conuec-
uon WITH the treasury position. the In
weston $ REVIEW expresses the nope that
ihe worst OF the goverument-iuduC
credit ehcapUcr= iS now over and that tire
bank holds some millions Of short dated
ullIS- the majority falling due the cur
rent month 10 is also understood To he
borrowing on its stock in order 10 reduce
the floating supply Hopes are enter
tanned that thereby money will gradually
become ded-er and enable il to put up
The discount rate TO 4ie- Ordinarily revC-
nue. payments would aid powerfully. but
this year lt cannot depend on them. be-
cause the war demands of the treasury
sweep of the money almost as fast as
o. comes in The government balances
are now under l,uD,u.u- one competitor
in JHe bull market which tends to keep
DOWN rates is Paris. Having a surplus of
of enterprise and speculation, il finds
London the most profitable market. To
employ IL means q per cent bank rate
and somewhat elevated exchange, but il
does NOT point TO enduring shipments OF
gold I.DudOu-Ward-
The Statist considers that if the value
of money in London is maintained $500 .
or &.t4toAt of New York sold probably Will
come. This Strengthening of the Bank
of England : position, the iail Ia COnsOis
and fifteen British railroad stocks. the
floating of government loans below par
or one of 100000 issues nave caused
some English financial observers and I'M
friendly foreign critics to think England
"a much less rich than hitherto supposed,
and that the resources of the London
bankers have been enormously exaggeT-
Elections traces the depression in con-
soils To the government s. reduced invest
meutS and in savings bank deposits which
had averaged lif.ttu yearly and to the
sales by large investors To procure cash
for immense expansion of trade The f.sIl
the price of coal wages and materials.
while the government Is borrowing in
England simply To obtain gold for tenn
p0rary purposes.