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Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13

and the Rock Island rapids would to-
day be impossible at low stages; sand
bars and snags would exist as bad as
they are in the Missouri river, and
the history of its steamboat naviga-
tion would have followed that of the
Missouri, and would have become
practically a thing of the past.
II have called attention to the in
herent natural advantages that the
waterway possesses for cheap trans
portation. No matter what advances
the railroads may make, the steam
boat has but to initiate them to re-
tain the ascendency. If the railway
engineer places compound engine ON
his locomotive, the steamship can
have the quadruple expansion engine.
If the railroad diminishes the relative
dead weight by increasing the size of
cars, by increasing the size of steam
boats, the same end can be accom-
plished, and that is precisely what is
taking place today everywhere eN-
cept on our western rivers. While we
have remained satisfied with the
steamboat of 30 years ago and made
few improvements, the world has
lakes the improvements in the marine
engine have far outstripped those of
the locomotives. The steamship built
as late as 1890 cannot compete with
the one built in 1900. The steam
ship of 1890 cNpends 10 pounds of
coal TO carry one ton of freight 100
miles, while the steamship of 1900 eN-
ponds but pounds. The terminal
facilities of the boats navigating the
lakes are such as to enable them tc
load and unload at approximately one
tenth the cost per ton that is eXpend-
ed for a river boat.
"But if without keeping pace with
the progress of the day the Missis-
sippi river steamboat has given you
cheaper transportation than your
off the river possess. by the
application of modern methods still
greater benefits could be derived. If,
for example, the boat could be navi-
gated with an expenditure of one
half the fuel. the owner could afford
to charge still Lowell rate. which the
would have to meet in some
or loose more of its trade.
But to obtain the benefits of modern
it is necessary that the inn
provement of our river keep pace
with modern progress. y river with
six inches of water would float the
Indian canoe; one foot was ample for
the bateau of the voyageur, but it |
will not do for the modern steamboat.
Ii demands as much water as it can
get. and its economies are proportion
al to its displacement.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13
A Pretty Incident.

At Trinway, Il small place west of
Dennson, o.. the school children lined
up on either side OF Il large United
States flag and waved their handker-
chiefs. The president stepped out Oh
the rear platform and waved his hat
in response to the demonstration of the
little ones. Vt Columbus he changed
trains and before leaving the first train
he shook hands with the engineer and
fireman. Neither at Columbus nCr
Cincinnati was there any speaking. but
he held quite Il reception at his car
window. At Louisville the president
was greeted 10y the mayor, Il reception
committee. prominent citizens and
Spanish war veterans. He only stopped
ten minutes
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities. Phone West 1241. Tri-
City Milk & Butter company, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13
WORK Done by Government

IF it were not for the work done
on the Mississippi river by the general
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13
What is Wanted.

1.-The project of improving the river
is exceedingly moderate.-to get Il
navigable depth of Az feet at extreme
low water, to be ultimately increased
TO feet This 4H-foot channel would
permit boats to move at least double
the amount of freight at low water
that they now carry. To make this
improvement would cost about $25.-
600 per mile-less than is expended in
constructing an ordinary single track
railroad. The amount appropriated
by the last river and harbor bill for
the present year was 100000, from
which $500 was allotted to local
purposes. leaving $325,OO or $500 per
mile TO be expended on the improve
ment of the river bed. With this
amount it is necessary to maintain
the structures already built, as well
as to continue the improvements. As
the work progresses this cost of
maintenance constantly increases. \
railroad annually eXpends about ST.
600 per mile for maintenance of way
alone. The railroads on the banks
of the Mississippi have largely exceed
ed that amount during the last few
wears. The river engineer is expected
to maintain and develop his waterway
for one-haIf the amount the railroad
engineer is allowed for maintenance
alone. The river engineers progress
under such conditions must neces-
sariIy be slow, and the time remote
when railroads will be subject to in
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13

A dainty little Desk, made of
richly polished birch, finished ma
hogany color; &c inches wide and 16l
inches deep; has one long drawer,
curved legs and number of pig
con holes A bargain at our No
vember Sale. 40 coI
Price do. .Ou
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13

Money to loan. General legal bus1-
ness. Notary public. 17O5 Second
avenue, Buford block.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-13

Rock Island and Milan. Rock Is
land office in Bengston Block. Milan
Office on Main street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

has Jurisdiction IN all cases OF inter-
national dispute, unless the parties pre-
fer TO establish a special arbltral jur-
isdictlon. Each OF the slgnatory pow
ers are represented in this court by at
most four competent persons. And out
OF this general list the arbitrators can
be selected by the states involved in
conflict
Such was, briefly stated, the work
Of the peace congress Now the list
Of arbilrators OF international disputes
has been completed The diplomatic
corps at The Dutch capital has been
established as permanent adminstra-
tive council Methods OF procedure
have been agreed upon. The apparatus
so much desired by the Gear for the
promotion Of universal peace and a
general disarmament Is In working or
der. So far, II has had no case to arbl-
trate. There Is less desire for interna-
tional arbitration than one would have
a right to expect But the peace idea Is
growing al the time There is n peace
crusade throughout the world, and II
IL bound to end In victory for that
principle. Great and momentous events
are not always appreciated at the time
they happen. II Is told OF John Adams
that in 1859 he wrote 10 q friend. we
have made a Constitution which will
keep Us from cutting each others
throats for q few years longer" Little
dld he foresee what the Constitution
OF tAe United States was to be to this
country, and to the world. AS little
are many people now far-seeing enough
TO appreciate the work OF the Hague
congress. But the time viii come,
when Il will stand out in history as o
landmark Of the age. In this thought
there Is encouragement for the friends
OF peace to work steadily and faith
fully, for their labors are sure to bring
fruit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10
THE MARTINIQUE DISASTER.

That is n most awful calamity which
is reported from the island OF Mar
Unique, by whlchSit seems, thousands
Of persons have perlshed, through a
volcanic eruption Of Mont Pelee The
dispatches, though as yet comparative
ly speaking, meager as TO details, tell
enough 10 give some idea Of the extent
OF the disaster. The loss Of life Is
estimated as high as 10000
Martinique Is an island Of the Lesser
Antilles, belonging TO France 1t Is
about 43 miles long, and ~ miles wide
and contains a surface Of about $50
square miles The north and south Of
the island contain clusters OF volcanic
mountains and IA line Of lower heights
forms bridge between these. Mount
Pelee Is TO the northwest It Is over
1000 feet high and at its foot the III
fated city Of Pierre Is situated This
was the business center OF the island,
with a population OF about $4,000. The
island on an average Is about as dense
ly populated as Belgium, and II It
proves true that The entire city O..
Pierre has been wiped out, The saie-
ment that the total number Of victims
amounts TO 10000 is not Incredible
Immediate relief for the survivors
in the stricken region is undoubtedly
needed and It is to be hoped our gov
eminent can see It's way clear to dis
patch ships with provisions 70 the
scene. France Is a long distance of
from her unfortunate possession, and
immediate relief Is beyond doubt
JAILED for.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10
SENATOR HoAR ON sABBATHs

The following views of Senator Hoar
on the Sunday question, In its legal
aspect, are comm ,nded TO the atten-
ton Of people who imagine that Sunday
closing Of business is a mere religious
observance and that the liberty OF nom
religious citizens is thereby improperly
lnfcinged. The Senator'S statement OF
the case Is direct to the point, and
meets common objections, which II will
be seen are unfounded:
Now the law which secures Satur-
day afternoon to the workman In the
factory, may for the same reason Sc
cure Sunday to all citizens alike,
u suppose nobody would have
deemed II an act OF tyranny for the
legislative power Of the state to re-
quire the public TO abstain from Or
binary secular business on the day of
the funeral OF Lincoln. or Garfield, or
Mckinley. This would not be because
the state would claim the right to CONF
pei men 10 profess TO reverence the
dead President, whom they did not rev.
erence, or TO pay any hypocrltical tri-
butte to his memory. But the right OF
the citizens In general to pay such
tribute cannot be exercised while Sec
ular business Is going on, and IL Is a
reasonable use OF the authority Of the
state to require men to deslst from or
binary business.
The factory bell and the steam whls-
tie must be silent during the hours OF
the night, The trade procession or the
torchllght procession shall not be al
lowed to pass my house at midnight.
The trip-hammer may properly be
compelled to cease It's din In the nelgh-
boring factory that my family may
sleep. The lot which Is vacant next 10
that whereon | dwell shall not be used
by its proprietor for boisterous games
at unreasonable hours The state has
the right TO compel Its citizens, with
In reasonable limits, 20 respect the hol-
days OF a majority OF it's citizens, and
1t may require a like respect for the
holy days, Whether other men con-
slider their observation religious
duty or not, | consider It a re-
religious duty. and also a necessity of
my spiritual moral and, indeed, of my
physical nature.
81 do not, therefore, undertake in
advocating moderate and reasonable
Sunday laws, TO put any restraint upon
the conscience Of my neighbor, or to
compel him to any religious observance
which his own conscience does not de-
mand of him. / do not enter into the
question Of whether the fourth COM
mandment was divine command at
all, whether Il was for Jews alone, or
whether II relates 10 the seventh or
the first day Of the week. ] concede |
that the legislative power In the state
has no right to be discussing such |
questions. or acting upon such reasons |
But think the state may secure for It's |
citizens reasonable periods Of rest, and |
reasonable opportunity for worship re-
llglous meditation and religious In
struction. which, II desired by large
enough body Of citizens, may be secure
from Interruption by the prohibition OF
secular business"
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characters Of the novel, the various
persons figuring In the Mabry scandal,
years ago. They win read Mabry for
Armby, llif FOR Toppliff, and Salt Lake
City for Y. Other names are not SO
easily recognized, except, perhaps, by
persons familiar with the incidents
evidently alluded to-
The story is told In an easy, read
able style. There are some very pleas
ing pen pictures in 1t, and the revela-
tons concerning ministerial jeaousies
ana lntrigues probably contain some
truth. but on the whole It is 80 exag-
eerated that It leaves the Impression
that the author has but little regard for
truth. Moving as II seemingly does, in
the domain Of falsehood to a very large
extent, II fails to accomplish its object.
whatever that may be. If Is intended
as a vindication, It's purpose Is defeated
by the improbable plots and situations
It introduces, and If II is meant for re-
Venge, 1t, FOR the same reason, misses
the mark II It Is neither, II is simply
a romance OF more than questionable
character.
It is perhaps but fair to add that the
author himself, In communication TO
local contemporary denies that
"Toppliff' is intended as a sketch of
Dr. lllH Mr.. Mabry says.
referring to your review of When
Love Is King in your issue of April
20, feel constrained to say that while
the circumstances attending my mis-
fortune at Salt Lake City suggested
the plot your reviewer Is wholly in
error as to most Of the characters.
Nothing was farther from my pur-
pose than to attribute to DR.. lift the
vices and crimes portrayed In the ca
reer OF the Rev Augustus Toplff. The
name Itself was suggested 10 me by a
Motel Of the same name at Elyrla, O..
where | often had occasion to stcp al
the time when began the writing Of
the story. While have suffered much
at the hands OF DR.. Iliff. / would not
knowingly do him an injustice.
Nor did intend that the virtues and
set forth In the Rev.
Albert Armby should be attributed TO
myself He Is simply my ideal of a
Christian minister, in spirit, In faith
and In work-an ideal up TO which /
make no pretension Of having meas
ured.
The two poles are not further apart
than Is your reviewer from the truth
IN the suggestion that Edna Lee was,
In any respect, intended 10 represent
Mrs. Reilly There Is absolutely moth
ing IN common between the two"
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OF GEOGRAPHICAL VALUE.


One Of the most useful books that
have been published In these latter
times has Just been issued from the
press, II is the first volume OF Lat
ter-dsy Saint Biographical Encyclo-
pedia," and consists Of compilation
OF life sketches OF prominent men and
women In this Church The author
IN Andrew Jensen, one Of the assistant
Historians OF the Church.
Among the biographical sketches are
those Of leading men and women In
this community who have become no.
ted among the people, and the data
about whom win prove Of very great
value. All the general authorities OF
the Church from the beginning find a
place In the volume. Also nearly all
the Stake PresIdcncies, past and pres
ent, and great number Of Patriarchs
Bishops and other presiding officers
who have figured In Church history
Wen executed portraits OF the lndigid-
uals accompany most Of the sketches.
which beautlfy the work and add
greatly to It's worth.
These biographies are OF very great
interest and embody the principal in
cldents in the lives and labors OF the
subjects OF the work. They are much
more elaborate than might be expected.
considering the number Of persons thus
represented. The pictures too, are well
executed half.tones and are good like
nesses OF the originals The style OF
the writing is lucid and terse and very
readable and pleasing, Dry details
are not INDUCED In. but the aim has
been to present each subject in life.
IKE character
This Is the first book Of the kind |
that has been published since the !
Church was organized, Il is designed |
as q work Of reference, and In this
particular ranks with the well known |
work by the same author, called
Church Chronology" The particu-
airs which It gives have been collected
by great labor, through a series Of
years, although the book has been
prepared and published wi.hin the past
twelve months. Accuracy has been
one OF the chief aims OF the author.
and he hes taken great palms, by per-
sonal communications and by extensive
travel In foreign missionary fields as
well as in the various stakes Of Zion.
TO obtain correct information. such as
may be relied upon by his readers.
The particulars given. including
dates and figures are OF so much inn
portanoe to students OF Church his
tory that It appears to us this work
should have a place In every private
library, and copies should be had IN
each Sunday School, Mutual Improve
ment Association and other Libraries. OF
the auxiliary societies as well as Of
those OF the Wards and Stakes. II
will doubtles find its way into many
homes and public institutions not con.
nected with the Church. the lives OF
whose celebrities 1t so well portrays
We confidently recommend this i'm.
1ortant work TO the consideration OF
he Latter-day Saints everywhere. MS
he beginning Of a series OF volumes
which win become necessary as time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Mormon doctrine Is perslstently
taught. Those who practice po-
lygainy are law breakers Those
who believe IN It, uphold those
who break the law. Those who over
look the practice give aid and support
10 law breaking. I have the kindeHt
feeling towards the Mormon" people,
many of whom are sincerely trying 70
do right. but the greatest kindness that
can be done 10 them IL to rebuke this
evil before II grows to greater proper
lions. II this Is not done In time, our
own descendants viii feel the bightlng
effects of this curse
The reading Of this letter and resolu-
tlon caused some animated disputes
one lady delegate thought they had
troubles enough Of their own without
going to Utah for more" Another
stated that "the street corners OF chi
cago were constantly filed with men
preaching the Mormon faith" Half
dozen women were on their feet at
once In the excitement that ensued'
Mrs. Elizabeth -. Johnston Of the
~. ....,,,to, ado,tod
In Salt Lake City
lhat no polygenilst 10 ueSIvn
with that doctrine should be eligible TO
membership In the society"
Mice Narv posho NJ the District OBJ
rosod tho amendment for said she. "In
r,uiro one 1esoondonts NJ nolvgamlsts
,yo nav shpt ont ourselvos some OF
&c mac no descendants Of Abraham
mo ,>,or, IN Tho washington Post
soys NO, al This point when every
,yoroor IN ,ho rootn seemed anxious 10
an, - no onosHo, the nrevlous
o,os,,on yoa novea ana cnrriad Miss
Iohns,on,s amendment ana tbe original
,,o,,or wont through with q rusb fully
nino.ton,hs NJ the goo or 200 women
nresent voting Tor the measure"
Tho ,osnt shows wbot may ne me-
oonni,sbod thro,,ob INSTRUMENTATION
ana ,act, 10 u,dors,o,dlne also through
c,innlnp manlnulation ana oulet work.
inc The roeo,ption soid IN have been
odonted in tbis civ. we venture TO any
was known IN but very few Of the
ladies connected win the society chilled
the nanebtors ~ ,he Amertean peyolu.
tlon Tbav oueb, IN know whnt was
done annarentiv in ,halr name Tina,
% ,vbv wo glve tbis nro,oinence IN ,he
action ,hat vac tabon
Tho name Of tho "ehan,ero that for
mulatea tbe salt Lake resolution nm
nears striklnsly protesaue when the
belief of q menber ,s made reason for
her exclpsior ~ tho, ID mo asnirlt NJ
rth.,.,,.n a., .,t,ah,, ,o,,o. oo, ha
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10
QUEER KIND OF "LlBERrY."

Our attention has been called to the
action taken at the Congress OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolution,
held sometime ago in Washington, In
which a resolution was introduced. said
TO have been adopted by 'The Spirit Of
Liberty Chapter d. A. r. Salt Lake
city Utah" at a meeting especially
called for that purpose. which was as
follows;
"Resolved. That the Spirit Of Liberty
Chapter send greetings TO the Cont
mental Congress. ID. A. r., and earnestly
request that the members OF that body
indicate whether or not they desire az
members these who practice, believe In,
or condone polygamy.
"CORINNE NJ ALLEN, Regent
ANNA Y. MURPHY, Secretary"
A letter was read. signed by Corinne
N. Allen, in which this paragraph oc-
ours:
This question is more pressing than
the daughters Of the east realize. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

The President of the Illinois Humane
Society suggests that law be enacted
making wifebeatlng states prison Of
Tense, with the additional provision
that certain portion Of the money
earned by the prisoner while serving
sentence be devoted to the support Of
the family" The suggestion Is right
and proper, only the imprisonment
should be made for life, with hard la
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

rolls on and further information Is OBJ
tained. The book has been printed at
the Deseret News Office, and win be
found worthy Of a place on any table
or in any book collection. Our lead
Ing men and women should use their
influence m It's aid and circulation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Mr.. Carmack has appologlzed to ths
Senate for the language he used to-
wards MI Dollver and shaken hands
with the gentleman. Which IL all very
proper. But what is the sense Of using
language that has to be apologlzed for?
The thing TO do is to use the language
Of gentlemen at all times. 1t is amply
sufficient to convey all ideas and ex-
press every need Of denunclatlon and
reprObation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Because Of Mr.. Morgan's shipping
combine John Bull is fearful that he
may not be able to rule the waves.
II he cannot rule then he might try
pouring oil on them, But he might
have to apply to Mr. Rockefeller for
tho oil
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Mr., Carnegie has given away some
sixty-seyen million dollars II he still
breads to die in disgrace as a rich man.
he must dispose Of much more than
that, though none can gainsay that II
Is a good beginning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Edward Everett Hale says that one
OF the duties Of the twentieth century
is to construct four-track railroad
from Labrador to Patagonia. why
conhne II to tour tracks2 Why not
make It twenty, one for each century?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

The awful catastrophe at ST. Pierre
at which 80 many human beings per-
ished and go much property was des-
troyed, appears to have been without
parallel in volcanic calamltes, We
wait with great suspense the full par
tlculars, which will come no doubt In a
few days, with the hope that the terri
BILE disaster has in the first accounts
been exaggerated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

II Is not generally known that the
Tabernacle organ recitals, which We're
discontinued for time, have been re-
sumed, Professor j. J. Mcclellan VIII
be found at his post on Tuesdays at IL
a. m, and Friday at p. m. This VIII
be welcome news to many Of our salt
Lake friends who have not yet learned
OF the re-openlng Of those delightful
free entertainments
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

The White House is to be papered.
So long as Mr. Roosevelt is there there
win he no necessity for any white.
washing,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Boston Is to have once again soda
water on Sundays Sunday soda water
Is the elixir Vita to the average BIOS.
tonese.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

The House has passed the omnibus
statehood bill. II the Senate does the
same then each Of the territories will
drive into the Union In coach and
four
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Mr. Nixon may be the leader and
boss Of Tammany but Mr.. Croker Is
coming back in August to do a little
chaperoning for It.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

Having secured the White Star and
the Red Star lines. Mr.. Morgan may
yet aspire 10 have the Star and Garter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

The President having signed the oleo-
margarine bill, the butter market feels
easier.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-10

II Is fortunate for Mary that she
lived long ago else she could never
have had a little lamb. The beef trust
would not have permitted Il.