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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
STORY OF rae MuELLEE Hill
Asst Is Told in the Legislative Gossip at
Springfield

AsIt II Told In the Legislative Gossip at
Springfield ~
This is what gossip says of the
Mueller bill: THE Mueller bill slept in
the committee from Jan. p to March
IL without an attempt to disturb its
slumbers. On Monday, March 10. word
came to Chicago that Stewart had
adopted the MUELLER bill as his plat
form an the traction problem, and
wanted it rushed through the legisla-
ture. The. next morning there was n
countermanding order from somebody
in Chicago. and Il call for meeting
of the committee on municipalities
was revoked. After the session of the
senate had convened, message ar
rived again, asking for action on the
Mueller bill.
when the senate adjourned for the
day the committee nn municipalities
met. adopted the amendments to the
Mueller bill suggested by Walter Fish
er, secretary of the Municipal Voters
League. and unanimously ordered the
bill reported to the senate with the rec
concentration that it pass as amended.
The next day the committee report
was received by the senate and the
Mueller bill should have gone on the
senate calendar in the order of bills
on second reading. The calendar on
Thursday, March 10, does not mention
the Mueller bill. The BILL to all prac-
teal intents and purposes has gone the
way of Senator Berry's bill enlarging
the duties of the attorney general and
relieving the governor of the RESPONSE
bility of appointing number of spe-
cal board and department attorneys.
This measure was the first billin the
order of senate bills OH third reading,
when it suddenly disappeared from
the calendar, and the ownership meas
ure has gone to keep it company.
IN the house repeated efforts on
the part of the friends of the Bill to-
get Chairman Indy to set day for
hearing on the municipal ownership
bills hasthus far been futile. Political
reasons" have been the only excuse
volunteered by the man from Bond
county for delay in action on this inn
portant measure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
is Put on the Wall

every time a room is repapered,
and the length of time that money
viii stay there depends on the
quality of the paper.
Some quickly fades and becomes
quickly colored or otherwise OBJ
jectionable in very little while.
Then it must be replaced. Better
to buy good WALL PAPER the
first time and save the additional
cost; even the very cheapest pa
pers in my stock have lasting quail
tiles. All are very beautiful; none
high priced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
ANOTHER GRowL FROM CHICAGO
Two More Bills of Interest to the Windy
City Politicians Are Slow.

Two More Bills of Interest to the Windy
City Politicians Are Slow.
Another complaint. of the Chicago
politicians is this: Two other meas
ures of great Importance to Chicago
are also tied up in committee-one at
least standing little show of ever see
ing the light of day again. This is
the Parker voting machine bill, which
was introduced in the senate by Park
er and in the house by Brundage. Both
bills have been referred to sub-com-
mittees. Senator Len Small, of Kan
kakee, has had charge of the Parker
bill i'll the senate for month past
and has done nothing. In the house
the responsibility lies with Chairman
Ed Morris, OF Chicago, head of the
elections committee. The sub-commit-
tee has been ready to make Il favor
able report on the Brundage bill for
some time but Norris will not call
meeting of the elections committee to
report it out.
THE other bill tied up is the Field
museum bill. This measure can pass
the senate this week if pushed at all.
In the. house Fred Erickson, of CHI
cago. has charge of the measure as
chairman of tue parks and boulevards
committee. The bill has yet to be re-
ported
The managers of the civil service
bill intend to wait until nearly all of
the Republican members are in their
seats before having the roll called, for
they are not sure how the Democrats
will vote on the DroDositiou Having
proceeded so far, the house leaders feel
committed TO push the bill through
the house and send it to the senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
Win Not Have Ranauet.

Upon the recommendation of the
committee arranging for the annual
banquet of the association it was de-
.cided to do away with that function
this year. The committee had en-
deavored to secure the presence of a
distinguished speaker from abroad,
but failed, and so much time has
elapsed now that ii was feared that
the affair would probably not be the
success that it would have been ear
lier in the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
CHICAGO CLAIMS
Seem To Be Dominant in the
Minds of the Solons at
Springfield.
WINDY CITY BILLS GO SLOWLY
According TO the Stories of Some
ofTheir Friends-LittIe
Business Done.

Springfield, Ills. March "a. - The
Greater Chicago resolution was a spe-
cial order for consideration in the
house this morning. Whether it will
come to a vote will depend on the
number of members present. 1t re-
qnires two-thirds' vote to adopt the
resolution, and many members of the
house are absent with committees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
ARE NOT WILLING
Merchants Do Not Favor All Day.
Closing On Holt
days.
FINAL ACTION Is DEFERRED
Other Business Before the Local
Retail Associa-
ton.

The Retail Clerks association evil
IDENTIFY win encounter some opposi-
ton to the demand made upon the
Retail Merchants association some
time ago for the closing of all stores
all day holidays. At last evenings
meeting of the latter body the gro
GERS reported that they had held a
meeting and decided with practical
unanimty against all day closing.
The discussion showed that the other
members were rather in sympathy
with the grocers' position, but action
was deferred till the next meeting,
when an effort will be made to get, a
full attendance that there may be a
thorough understanding in the mat
ter whichever way it is decided.
just as the meeting adjourned the
merchants were waited upon by a
committee from the Retail Clerks as
sociaticn comprised of Charles Davis,
+. Il. Goldsmith and Joseph Rite.
An audience was granted and Mr..
Davis, acting as spokesman, stated
that the purpose of the call was to
learn why immediate action had not
been taken on the request. Presi-
dent Kingsbury explained that the
merchants were waiting for Il larger
attendance before passing upon the
proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24

I42o-f43I Second avenue,
Opposite Court House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24
NAV Abandon Merchants' Day.

The wisdom of longer holding the
annual merchants day as Il holiday
was seriously brought in question in
an address before the association by
l.. Simon. Mr.. Simon declared that
Rock Island has attained such size
and Importance that the obligations
due the outside world are of sufficient
Importance to be worthy of first con
sideraticn and he held that if the as
ISOLATION held a holiday it ought not
be made obligatory upon all retail
establishments to close. Other mem
bers took the ground that it will be
useless TO attempt to have Il holiday
which is participated in by only part
of the merchants, for all will of ne
cessity be forced to keep open and
any excursion the association should
undertake would of course be n fail
ure This question will be taken up
later.
\ communication which is going
the rounds of the associations in the
state was read, asking that all MEM
bers write members of the legislature
of their respective districts asking
shat law be passed prohibiting the
buying of bankrupt stocks and clos
ing them out at a figure that repre-
sents less than the actual cost. This,
it is held. is Il serious menace to le
Ultimate trade and the merchants in
their organizations have set about
adopting some means to stop the
practice or at least regulate it by
Inv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24

which are visiting state institutions.
The friends Of the resolution agreed
last night that if the attendance was
light today they would ask to have the
special order postponed. If, however,
there is prospect of securing IL two
thirds vote the resolution win be
voted OH.
Chicago Men on H~nd TO Work.
John NJ. Clark, chairman: w. II.
Brown, secretary. and L. Allen Frost,
of the executive committee of the Chi
cago charter convention. arrived III
Springfield Yesterday afternoon. w.
w Baird. president of the real estate
board; w. ID. Kerfoot. former county
comptroller; Robert McMurdy; Alder
man +. h. Blake, John Z. AIeGoordy
and L. n. Eckhart, arrived here to-
day to work in the interest of the
resolution. Secretary Brown said last
evening that the committee would I'M
dertake to have the house resolution
adopted i'll its present form. The
amendment adopted in the senate" he
said, lis not satisfactory. Our idea Is
that the house resolution should be
| adopted. If the senate refuses to con-
cur conference committee can be ap-
pointed and this committee may pre-
pare Il resolution which will be salts
factory all round"
Chicago snid To BE Suspicious.
Word reaches here from Chicago
that the people of the metropolis are
suspicious of the sincerity of the gem
eral assembly regarding bills which
deal with the municipal ownership of
traction lines. Senator Mueller, Of
Chicago, introduced measure on this
subject in the senate and the same
measure, introduced by Representative
Clettenberg in the house. has the sane
ton o. Graeme Stewart. Republican
candidate for mayor in Chicago. In
the senate the bill was referred to
the committee on municipalities, Of
which Senator Albertson, of Pekfn, is
chairman. In the house it went to the
committee on municipal corporations,
of which Liudly, of Greenville, is
chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-24

5 Al5 the news all the time-The
Argos.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31
and the two principals let their hands fall to
 their sides and stood gazing at him help

and the two principals let their hands fall to their sides and stood gazing at him help lessly.
 'so, you're lighting again, Andrews, are you ?". said the officer, fixing his piercing eyes on the larger boy. "Go to your quar- ters and remain there under arrest until relieve you."
 Lieutenant, didn't start it"- began $ Andrews.
 Silence! I saw you push that boy into Haswell. You're bully. Now, march!' N Without another word Andrews took his coat from the frightened bearer, turned and started toward quarters
 "Well, what are you waiting for-to be reported ?' suddenly thundered Lieutenant Deagan, turning on the silent crowd. "Go to your quarters!
 No one ventured to reply, and silently the boys turned and obeyed. In the meantime Henry had united the rope from around the tree, and having drawn on his coat, he started to leave the spot with the other members of the team. x
 Here, Haswell," said Lieutenant Deagan. ''you men wait moment, I want to see you F "Yes, sir,'' said Henry, coming to stand still and facing about to receive the expected reprimand.
 What are you trying to learn there, tug of-war?'
 "Yes, sir. We want to enter the state ] fair competition next Saturday week. The
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me to-
 Certainly we. do," answered Harold.
 Then must give 1t up; should like to near my daughters answer ''Go on, Jennie" said Harold. Well, papa, no Polar bear has seven legs Certainly not.''
 "And one Polar bear has four legs hasn't he?''
 "But one Polar bear has four legs more than no bear?''
 .'Um-er-yeees!'
 Well, you just said that no bear had seven legs Four plus seven equals eleven.''
 But why did you specify Polar bear? ], Wouldn't any other kind of bear do just as | well?" asked the Judge.
 'Certainly, papa"
 "Applicant No. is dismissed,' called the ] President, amid a general litter. .'He may, l however, try again at our next meeting.' 1 Excuse me, bNt may ask Miss Jennie if | that is original!' qSeried Mir Wilson. You may not" replied the President, l abruptly, Mrs. Burtonsp l Here, MT. President Advance and extract a slip from the ex- 1 animation box
 Mrs. Burton obeyed. Nervously she un- 1 folded the paper and read: MRS. BURTON'S SLIP. l What bridge in Venice most resembles the I Brooklyn Bridge? "Gracious!' exclaimed Mrs. Burton, T 1 couldn't guess that What do you young folks know about Venice?'' Madam returned the president, do you 1 want to be fined?" l What do you take me for?'' screamed 1 Polly, evidently trying to help poor Mrs. Burton out. l Now let me see,'' the latter began. There's the Bridge of Signs, of course, l and"--
 "Correct!'' said Harold, adding proudly, "That conundrum is minev'
 But, my dear boy,o' Mrs. Burton replied, "I don't see any sense in that answer!''
 Perhaps our readers don't, either, but If .l they look closely for a pun the sense-or nonsense-of 1t will soon appear.
 Mrs. Burton is herewith and hereby ac, l cepted as member of the Centerville Cir cle,'' the president announced, "and may bring in as good will offering either a box I of figs or case of cream soda.'
 ''Not on your lifen' remarked Polly and again the guests gave way to roars of laugh, | ter.
 Miss Burton!'' called the president.
 .4Yes, MT. President that lady replied, and without waiting she drew out slip.
 Read it, Bessie" called out Miss King, after pause. M "Why,--it-it's-too-to tool stammered Miss Burton. @
 Read it!'' shouted the honorary members and the applicants in chorus.
 You may read the silly thing yourselves, " said Miss Burton, and she passed it around
 MISS BURTON's SLIP. Put your grandfather age here. ..,......... And you own age here. .,.. .......-........ Subtract, and you have your fathers age here. ...................
 "The very idean' continued Miss Burton Why, there's no puzzle to that.''
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the crowd; something was about to happen, every one felt.
 "Now, Andrews. you're going to give me an account for what you have just done, < said Henry, stepping up to the big boy, who was half head taller than himself. What did you mean by pushing that boy into me?'
 What did I mean?' repeated Andrews, with a swagger. "Why, meant to give him a soft thing to fall on.'
 This called forth an approving guffaw from the crowd.
 Well, then, you've got to fight me for It, said Henry, quietly, right here and now.
 The big boy stared at him in speeches. astonishment.
 ''Do you mean that?" he asked, at length.
 .tI most certainly do."
 Without further barley Andrews pulled off his coat and threw 1t to an eager small boy, and he then stepped into the ring whichhad already been formed. Henry was waiting for him, and moment later the fight would have been on had not the unexpected appear
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

Don't you know that it's against regu lations to pull down trees?''
 The only reply to this was laugh from the hundred or more onlookers who had crowded around the four tugging boys. !.
 Go on; don't pay any attention to them,' E said Henry to his companions. "Heave!''gs
 'Heave!' echoed the fourth lassman, mockingly,s and, seizing small boy who chanced to be near, sent him sprawling over the unfortunate "anchor."
 "That'll do! Ease up!'' commanded Henry, in ominously calm tones, and, rising to his feet, he began to free himself from the folds of the rope. A sudden silence had fallen on
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31
Hgoinst Odds.
BY WILLIAM WALLACE wHITLo
IN TWO PARTs.-PART

! |. 2 5
 Feeling was strong at the Norwood Mill tary Academy against Henry Haswell and his roommate, Dutchy Neumann. The two boys were new cadets, but they had both entered the third class instead of the lowest, or fourth, grade This, however, was not the cause of their unpopularity. Henry had s.told on'' one of the most popular second-classmen, a cadet sergeant, who had attempted to play trick on Dutchy, whereby the latter, it was in tended, should be made to suffer for the midnight disturbance of which he was in- hocent. Fortunately, despite the semi darkness of the corridor, Henry had rec ognized the delinquent as he thrust the kettledrum and sticks into Dutchy's hand,
 and on the strength of the testimony the
 elder boy had been convicted and reduced
 to the ranks
 Consequently, when it was learned that
 Henry had organized a tug-of-war team
 to compete for the state championship at the county fair, which was to be held in Lansing two weeks later, his enemies
 banded together for his discontinue Prac- tlce, 1t was learned. was indulged in daily late In the afternoon, after the drill hour, behind the gymnasium and drill-hall. No Hltimation was given to Henry and the three other members of his team that their plans had been discovered, and on the afternoon in question they were allowed to 1 get well settled to the hopeless task of 1 pulling down stout walnut tree before 5 Then suddenly they found themselves sur l rounded by the whole corps of cadets | save the few who were on duty and some i of the first-classmen, who considered 1t beneath their dignity to take part in a manifestation of this nature.
 The methods of Henry and his team were primitive. The team was composed l of Dutchy, whose big, heavy body and I limbs were formidable engines of draught; l Shorty Carson, jolly, reckless boy, who l had spent three years at sea as q runaway and whose heart Henry had captured by laying him flat on his back--a feat never l before accomplished by any one under l mans estate-and a quiet, studious boy l by the name of Parsons. whom no one | hitherto had suspected of being able to I lift fve-pound dnmbbell but who had l proved perfect tower of nervous, wiry
 strength. Henry had removed and bound his gray coat around his waist as protec-
 tion against the construction of the rope,
 and, having given the word to "go,' the
 four boys had thrown themselves on their
 sides and began to tug away in most un.
 scientific fashion against their immovabie opponent, ,sdigging their feet into the earth
 to prevent slipping. At the height of the unequal struggle the other cadets came upon them.
 .'Why, hello! Whats this? a big fourth
 classman who had been left over from the ] previous year cried In assumed surprise
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

ance of Lieutenant Deagan. the United States Army detail, put sudden and tragic end to the affair. The respect, not unmixed with wholesome fear, which the entire corps entertained for Lieutenant Deagan was un-. questioning. Other teachers, perhaps. might be regarded as targets for their shafts, but to no one did it ever occur even to suggest making sport of the military instructor. Beneath his gaze even the boldest' trembled, while his infrequent praise made the re cipient thrill with pride. Consequently, when Lieutenant Deagan now stepped for, ward frightened hush fell on the crowd,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

II 'spect we've had conundrums enough today.' It was May who spoke.
 II think you have said Uncle Ralph, still choking with merriment.
 Say, Jennie" queried Frank, after the older people had left, would that problem have really worked out rightI
 Yes said Jennie. Grandpa Is S1 and But, Jennie, you weren't to tell!'' That's so Well, neither have!' ''How did you get her to pick out the right slip?'
 ''That was easy. I wrote on blue paper that's Bessie's color, you know-and Harold fixed 1t on top of the others to make sure'' < "Ha, ha, hap came the voice of Polly from the other side of the hedge.
 And Frank joined heartily in the laugh.
 Gro be Continued.) a ~.st
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31
Tbe Gentrepille Circle.
BY G. M. L. BROWN.
 CHAPTER ".

The next two meetings of the Circle were not recorded. Frank, the faithful secre- tary, was sick with the humps, and May, the janitress, stayed in the house out of sympathy.
 But Harold Jennie and Will were not idle They had to devise q series of examinations for the future honorary members, and well they did their work, as we shall see.
 At the following meeting-that is, the third after the presidents eventful hunt for the peaches--the fun began. The five mem bers were all present as were Uncle Ralph, Mrs. Johnson and Polly, the honorary mem bers who had been admitted without any examination. Of applicants there were six
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31
PROVE THAT EVERY POLAR BEAR IA s ELEVEN LEGS

as followss
 Judge Burton, Jennie's father.
 Mrs. Burton, Jennie's mother. Miss Burton, Tenrrte. sister. MT. King HaruIds father, s.S Miss King, HarOii s sister James Wilson, WiIIs brother. Mir. Secretary let us have the minutes Of the last meeting." began Harold. Please, I've. been. away, two meetings. Ma President"
 That's so I forgot
 sBut I can read the minutes of the last meeting I was at" said the secretary, who wished to be as accommodating as possible. No; I think that would be out of order, :" said the president, hastily, and thesvisitors wondered why he blushed.
 Whats the matter, what's the matter?" asked the honorary doorkeeper.
 Flush up!" snapped Harold, getting red. Polly looked grieyed, but wisely did as she was bid.
 '.And now said the president, standing upright on the oficial barrel and looking
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

''No,'' said the president, who was evi- dently prepared for the discussion. Its very easy. You're sure to pass!"a
 But that isn't true. How could it be un- less it was prepared specially for me? Why, take Jennie and me. We have the same grandfather and the same father, so the fig- ures would be the same except our own ages. But the answer couldn't possibly be the same in both cases. could it?'s
 Madam, . replied Harold, '.you mustn't argue in the Circle. We promise you that it viii come out right if you put down the right figures. I"
 Then, MT. President, it's too easy.'' "Very well,' broke in Uncle Ralph, who was enjoying things immensely, .let's see you do ftp
 Miss Burton paused; then her face got red.
 Whats the matter?" querled Polly.
 T guess she doesn't want 10 tell her age,' roared Judge Burton, as he held his aching sides.
 ''The Circle is waiting!" remarked the
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

Just what wanted papa to get" chuck led Jennie.
 Wait till put on my spectacies, gasped the Judge, quite sure that he had not read the sentence correctly.
 Why, MT. President" he said, "this is ridiculous-perfec rubbish.''
 MT. Secretary, take down those remarks. Judge Burton, you must beware of contempt of the Circlen' ssasdee
 T suppose that means a fine of box of candies said Uncle Ralph.
 "Yes,' rejoined Jennie. Chocolate creams!''
 But, MT. President" expostulated the bewildered Judge, "ayou surely don't expect
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31

president.
 Well, it will have to wait.' replied Miss Burton. laughing T think I'll try another next week.
 "Jennie," continued the president, this is your conundrum; letSus havethe solution" :" .Oh-oo-o, no!' cried Miss Burton, amidst general laughter; Jennie, you mustn't!' < ''Then you must pay the Circle for the priv''-
 .tCertainly,' Miss Burton agreed. fI'll give you pound of nuts"
 The offer is accepted z declared the presi- dent.
 II move that we adjourn, z said will. 'tWthout the c. e. ?"asked Frank. 5}
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down upon the six waiting applicants with great dignity "who have we here?' Whom. you mean" Jennie corrected. 'sWill the Entertainment Committee please mind it's own business?o Harold retorted. The secretary thereupon called off the names.
 Judge Burton" began the president. ''Yes, sir meekly answered the Judge. Advance and extract a slip from the ex, animation box
 The Judge did as he was requested and pulled out the following remarkable prob lem:
 THE JUDGES SLIP Prove that every Polar bear has eleven legs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-31
LA1 EDGE ON FOLD OF CLOTH,

great Midland team is going to be there, you know.'' #
 q see. Well, now, If you want to pull against that team you've got to go about it differently. They'd pull you off the earth at present. What do you say to my taking you in hand and training you?' tongue.
 "oh, would you, sir:'' he stammered at last. ''That would be fne!'
 '.well, now, you come to my room this evening during the study hour and we'll