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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06

Washington. ID. {. Dec 5,-ln his an
nual report made public today, SecTe-
tary of the Treasury Shaw side-steps
the ship subsidy question. In his re
port the secretary calls attention to
the prepondeTance OF European vessels
in our trade with foreign countries
and particularly To the fact that our
ships are seldom sent south OF the equa-
tor in America. In closing he says;
Il am well aware of the claim made
bv the owners OF foreign eight and ten
knot ships, that now make irregular
trips between the United States and
these countries 10 the south. that the
means OF communication furnished by
them are as good as the commerce be
tween the two countries viii justify.
| deem il important that the means
of communication shall be sufficiently
good not only TO justify but 10 insure
increased trade.
Nothing to- Recommend.
- / do not presume TO recommend
any particular means by which the end
shall be attaineG-the method must
be determined by tie Congress; but |
do desire to recommend, as strongly
as ! may. that everything reasonable
shall be done 10 encourage our eX-
port trade"
Discussing the years receipts and
expenditures the report says:
The ordinary revenues for 1905. a.
! compared with 1904. show an increase
: OF $S.642 .935.45. while the expend-
itures were less by Sl5.l2S .407-S6
/ The net result for the fiscal year was
an excess of expenditures over reven
ues of S23 .004 22S.6O.
/ Running Behind 1--WE \ cars
For the past TWO years the eXpendi
! lures of the government have been IL
/ excess of the revenues to the aggre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
SENATOR IN JAIL
Frank c. Farnunn, Member of lIli-
nois Upper House, Un-
der Bond
AS ACCESSORY TO MURDER
Case Grows Out CT Stabbing to Death
of John V. Kopf in Republican
Ward RUction.

Chicago. Dec 6.-State Senator
Frank c. Fanum. representing the
Nineteenth district in the upper house
of the Illinois assembly. was arrested
yesterday afternoon. and locked all
night in a cell in the Warren avenue
police station.
The charge brought against Farnum
by the city police is that of murder.
Translated. the accusation is that of
being accessory before the fact TO the
fatal stabbing of County Commission
er John V. Kopf eight days ago. George
Gill Roberts. a clerk at the republican
ward election in the Thirteenth ward,
is held for the actual stabbing, which
resulted in the commissioners sudden
death on Sunday.
The arrest of Farnum was the start
ling outcome of the murder. which in
turn was the elimination of long con-
tinued bitterness between warning fac
tions of Lorimer and Deneen republi-
cans in the Thirteenth ward
Held i'm Bonds.
Chicago. Dec. 6.--State Senator
Frank c. Farnum. charged with being
an accessory To the murder of County
Commissioner John V. Kopf. was today
held 10 the grand jury in bonds of 500
900 for a hearing Dec. 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
I'm PitiabIe Plight.

Mrs Berry was removed n a car
riage TO the jail and placed under the
care of city physicians. Ems ciated by
her long fast. and weakened from loss
Of sleep and from exposure the wo-
man presented a pitiable appearance.
Her clothes We're torn. ana face and
hands badly sOiled and hair dishevel-
led. She will be delivered into the Gus
tody of the probate court this after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
Overcome by Gas Mrs.
Ina Berry at Last
Captured.
In A PlTIABLE PLIGHT
Defied Officers Five Days From
Toilet Room in Car at
Girard. kanS.

Girard. kans.. Dec. 6.-Mrs Ina
Berry. who since Friday last had held
the town officials al bay frcm her fort
in the toilet room OF Il Frisco railway
coach on the tracks here, was remoy-
ed today shortly before noon after she
had been partially overcome by fumes.
\ few moments before surgendering,
Mrs. Berry fired one shot a. her cap
tors but without effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
Runnins Behind Two ! ears.

For the past TWO years the expendi-
lures OF the government have been il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
None Can Claim Credit.

Williams declared the canal a non
partisan undertaking. and said no one
could claim credit for IT, He intended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06

has any other government ever held
so much of the precious metal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06

Continued on Eighth Pase)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
80 Days 40 Act.

The bill provides that the commits
sion shall decide promptly and within
90 days after hearing all cases brough
before it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
Need Elastic Currency.

CONTINUED on Page IWoJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
Fall Debate ON Canal.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The session o
the committee on rules, held just be
fore the house convened today. resulted
in the preparation of a rule which vii
admit consideration of the canal bill
even though unanimous consent be re
fused The rule provides for unlimite;
debate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06

Unanimous consent vas given for
the consideration of the bill appropria-
ting S16.50o.000 for the Panama canal
Williams claimed there should have
been an itemized account of eXpendj-
lures. Hepburn made general speech
ON the canal and progress of the work
thus far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-06
sa,r- old Constitution.

McNary. Of Massachusetts. intrOduc
ed bin providing for the transfer oi
the frigatc Constitution 10 Castle Island
Boston. Mass. for use aS a nava
museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Fraud in Horse Dealing.
From Outing.

The salary of the average high-class
coachman ranges from 1925 to $50 a month,
but his income is a widely different matter
Those In a position to judge would place
the income of several coachmen at little
less than $4,000 per annum!
This is a startling assertion; but, for the
servant OF upper 9Th avenue. Tuxedo and
Newport connections, II is not an exaggera-
tion in many cases. And It is rendered pos
sible by a number of things for which the
MISUNDERSTOOD term graft" may stand as
representative!
A certain handsome pony was shown to a
wealthy man. and he sent his coachman to
look at It, The price was 81 $50 and the
bargain was closed at that figure the pony
being sent TO the new stable while the
coachman dropped around" for his COM
mission. He was offered $3.50, and threat
ened to have the animal returned as insult
able unless he was given another $50 to
make II an even thousand.
A rather sensational pair OF high-Steppers
were sold In April 1903, for $500 or an
proximately that amount. The coachman
received 5000. struck for another thousand
and obtained that also. In August both
went amisS. they were sore coughing and
began to shy" the man being ten years
In his place and OF unimpeachable reputa-
tion. The owner told him to sell them and
get a new pair They were sold to a third
party. representing the coachman for
81 600, sent to his farm turned out fed up
coats let grow, and another pair were Sc
cured FOR 5000. on which the coachman
secured 2.lOO. The following spring OF
1904. one of these was lame and sold rs
incurable for $500, and from the brother OF
the third party mentioned above the
original near-side horse was purchased for
1850. clipped. newly trimmed, in grand
condition, with new white star peeping
from the base of his name. OF this the
coachman pocketed 5000. and the brother
1900. besides the lame horse as gift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
WOrnen's New
Spring Belts.

The Belt is very necessary adj
junct to the toilet-and has its fash
ions like any other article of wom-
ans dress.
We are showing a superb collcc-
ton, in leather and silk. The Crush
Belt again bids fair to be the most
popular this spring and summer,
and we are showing a very compre-
henslve assortment, in silk and
leather, black, white and colors.
White Kidskn Crush Belts; also white with red
olue and green edges and French gilt G, 90
o"'h'es i1oSh. -''.....----..--. Y''OO
White Kidskn Crush and GIrdle Belts
with gilt buckles. Each. .......,......, soc.
Crush kidskin Belts, in pink, blue and
white, with French gilt buckles and back o.
fi''''' I"eh' ''''...-.-,-.-. YA'~O
SILK Belts. crush and girdle styles plain and
shirred, in white black and colors with French
GIT ana covered buckles; also with loop ~.
fastenings. Each. ..................,. soc.
Also Evening Belts in silk and leather in crush
and girdle styles, with French gilt and jeweled
buckles.
SI.75 to $I2.oo each.
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

1t is many years since the Sewing
Machine has been looked upon in
the light of a luxury, and since any
question has existed as to its great
value, and, in fact, absolute neces-
sity in the economy of the house
hold. Nearly every woman is
brought up from childhood to per-
feet familiarity with the sewing ma
chine and its use, and the machine
occupies today its proper place as
one of the most essential of house
hold equipments. The only ques-
ton is as to the most desirable ma
chine
Our Sewing Machines are the
most perfect and complete produc-
tons on the market today. They
are made by picking the best points
from all other machines, and they
are complete with every new device
for convenience and fine work.
They are easy-running, full ball
bearing and splendid working
throughout.
They made In quite a number Of different
models, reaching from the perfect machine with
the least cabinet work at $500 to the fine drop
head, automatic-lift machine in desk cabinet at
$500
If You contemplate purchasing machine call
and let our saleslady show you the spring
models and demonstrate their superior merits.
full set Of the latest and best attachments
accompanies each machine.
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Milk Authorizations.

From the Womans Home Companion.
During the year 1904 1885 persons died
in the metropolis. OF these, 21.952 were
under two years old.
Health Commissioner Darlington says that
one-half of infant mortality is due to stom-
ach or bowel diseases.
Babies under two years old feed almost
absolutely on milk.
A high official of the New York health
department says: NO doubt, If we could
get pure milk. mortality OF infants would
decrease 80 per cent
MIX prisoners and your scientific Access
sories, observe 109T6 infanticides In New
York in one year-thanks to you.
Many curious things have been done with
water. 1t has been transmitted into milk,
but the transmutation cannot be extended
into blood. 1t turns back to water. and
men with water in their veins make mighty
poor soldiers. England from her scums,
sent an army to do battle with a tenth
their number, and IL took them three years
10 beat. although they never conquered
them. The Beers blood and bone came
straight from the soil through the cow and
the wheat stalk. while the veins of the I'M
dersized English soldier contained little
more than water. England came mighty
near not canceling that score. Let us, then,
take warning.
BY starving the children we are running
up debt that may throw the nation into
bankruptcy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
THE SCHOOL TEACHER.
His Importance in Republic Based on
Intelligence Of the People.

From the Ind1anaTOls NeWs
The twenty-ninth annual convention OF
the teachers of southern Indiana Is note
worthy for its large attendance. These
thousands Of men and women represent in
an especial way the life and moving foSce
of this republic Our republic rests on in
telligence-at least. such is our conviction,
and from the first no sacrifices were con-
sidered too great to establish public educa-
tion A government founded on manhood
suffrage, subject, by its nature, to immigra-
ton from the world, and without an estab-
lished church, taking under its wing gen.
eral education, must for Itself make edu-
cation its special care. With sovereignty
resting in the people. who should have
neither rank nor cast to lead them, 1t be-
came vital that the people should be able to
make wise decisions, and to this end the
rudiments Of education were held to be fun
damental.
This conviction has grown with the years.
Although 1t has not turned out In practice
according to the theory (when does 1t
eyer?) that the people were the Independent
sovere.gns uninfluenced by special interests
as was assumed we have still held TO our
faith in popular education, and more than
this have advanced in its application. So
necessary do we still hold IT to be that the
idea of compulsory education is so spread
ing as to Justify the belief that 1t may be-
come universal. That is, we not merely
cleave to the Importance of education to
the extent of furnishing II free, but we go
further, insisting that 1t shall be acquired
whether desired or not. Out of this condi-
ton has grown the American school teach
er, figure that In all history is one of the
most prominent and among the most neces-
sary. In our recent attempts to govern
other countries, no agent occupies a larger
place or was called on earlier than the
school teacher. We testify to our some
what Juvenile faith by placing the school
teacher in charge of Malays. which means
that we still believe in the power of edu-
cation to make good citizens.
In our own civfliZa ton we hold up exam
pies of the power and influence of the
school teacher In double sense. The
teacher has been not merely a teacher, but
the calling has been discipline for the
making of many IL not most of the leaders
OF our public life. What man of promi-
nence does not enumerate among his early
experiences that of teaching? Indeed we
have not far to seek to find that the expe-
rience of teaching is held to be necessary
to make the full man. and that he Is pooE
learn to govern himself by having govern.
ed others In this relation So 1t is that the
school teacher has become one of the great
est figures in American life, contributing
most, both by his office and his being, tt
the welfare and development of our insti-
tutions. In sort he is a privileged per-
son. He wears his calling as a badge oil
distinction and when he ''convenes'' as he
| does here he has the tribute of special in
| terest and becomes the object of distin.
| guished consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Bison Shooting Unsportsmanly.

From Outing.
The present agitation in behalf of our few
remaining bison, usually and enormously
termed buffalo," should win the support
of every true sportsman. For host of
enlightened men to allow the threatened ex-
tlnction of the once mighty race would be
a serious blot upon our American sports
manship; which, after all. is of the very
highest type. The preservation of the bison
really is more matter OF sentiment than
anything else. In my own opinion, the
bison Is not and never was fit quarry for
sportsmans rifle. In the old red days of
course many excellent gentlemen thought
differently as was their privilege, but we
of today need not repeat the errors of our
fathers. The killing of grand animals
merely for the sake Of hide. head, hump,
tongue or whatever trife the slayer actually
made rational use of is not and never was
that higher type of sport of which this
magazine teaches. But the responsibility
for the slaughter of the bison does not
rest upon American sportsmen, but upon
those who slew as a business, or through
Ignorance of what true craftsmanship
meant. / can recall time when one OF the
inducements offered man In connection
with trip through the then far west was
that he could slaughter big game from the
steps and windows of railroad cars. That
very thing was DONE too, and many times,
but / am positive that our craftsmanship
of today would not stand for such outrage
Gus work We have greatly advanced along
this line. as upon many others, and no mat
ter what few scoffers may say, i do not
believe that the same opportunities tomor-
row would bring a repetition of the old-time
carnage That same spirit which creates
and supports such fine nature schools as
the Bronx Park and kindred institutions. es-
tablished and to come, Is Numerically cp-
posed to everything savoring of slaughter.
The trend of that one real controller, pub
lie opinion, is along newer and soander
lines, and while the natural sporting in
stinct will not die so long as this nation re-
mains great, 1t surely will develop to that
much to-be- desired point when the actual
killing of wild things will be minor III
stead of the most important feature OF our
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
High=Class
OxfOrds and Boots
For Spring and Summer.

Spring requires a lighter shoe,
and our stocks show the best and
newest in footwear, from dainty slip
pers. new Oxfords and ideal house
shoes to light walking boots-all
elegant and comfortable.
Our Shoes are more than cover
ing for the feet-they are leather
luxury, real additions to the toilet.
Shoes of the very highest class,
made for the critical, for the DIS
eliminating, for those who want
what is lust right" and will not be
satisfied with good enough.
Then there are many little deta'ls
in the making and finishing peculiar
to our shoes. The stitching is dam
tier and more accurate than in tire
usual footwear-and hosts of other
helps that add to the grace and
goodness.
Some interesting items:
womens Sea Isle Duck Meredith Ties, G, IN
with Cuban heel. Pair. .-.-.-.-...-..--- To'>'o
wonen's Sea Isle Duck Meredith Ties, G, Cn
with military heel. Pair .......--.--.... w.
women,s Tan Suede Oxfords. with welt G. n
sole and Cuban heel. Pair. ......-...-... ~"
women's Black Suede oxfords. with Sc 90
welt sole and Cuban heel. Pair. .....-.--. w.
women's Patent coltskn Alexander Ties. made
ON the new stag last. with extended welt 81 %
sole and military heel. Pair. ..-..,.....
Women's Patent Coltskin Alexander Ties. with
sealskin tops welt sole and Cuban heel S1tn
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Higher Wages and Fewer Children.
the Philadelphia RECORD

From the PhiladeIphia Record.
Vital statistics show that with the rise of
the wage rate there is a proportionate fall
ing off in the birth rate. In England sta
tistics show that the birth rate in 1870 was
35.3 per 1000. In 1903 it had fallen to 2s.4.
Contemporaneously with births, wages and
better living there were fewer marriages
and fewer children.
AS nations advance in civilization and in
the diffusion of intelligence and wealth,
though life is prolonged, there is steady
tendency toward celibacy and small fami-
lies. The lower the scale of living the
greater the swarms of children. According
to President Roosevelt, the number of chill
dren ought to increase in proportion to in
creased ability to care for them properly:
but the true preventive of race suicide
would seem to lie In the direction Of re-
turn to more promitive, simple and uncom-
Portable conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10

At San Francisco II was learned Satur-
day that Biaggio Vilardo. who was killed
with a eleaver on Wednesday evening, and
whose head, arms and legs were hacked
from his body, came TO his death in the
house of Pietro Torchrito. also known as
Peter Torchi. who Is in hiding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Girls and Kisses White Dresses.

stock White Dresses girls MANY
AN beautiful creations that usually found
W. stock
number of very rich and dainty confirmation
parties Dances and connection these very at
collection plain effects suitable for general wear
We mention several particularly attractive styles,
linen that priced very reasonably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
A Sailors Collection.

Followers of the new hobby are going in
for 1t with great enthusiasm, and the fever
has spread to all parts of the word. A
sailor came to the store not long ago with
round $500 specimens which he had collect
ed in the seaports which he had visited.
Some Of the cards in his collection were APP
parently home made. for l had never seen
anything like them before.
Il usually carry in stock 800 or 1000 diff
ferent varieties, but a young Venezuelan
who had just returned from trip to Eu-
rope where he had caught the fad and had
purchased a large number of cards. picked
out enough cards from my slender supply
to amount altogether to $500.
This year there are dozens and dozens
of varieties of Easter postal cards of the
handsomest description. and have already
sold tremendous lot of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Special Value i'm
Pure Food Department.

We offer a lot of Bridal Bell"
Choice New York State Sweet Corn
at
IOc. the can.
Original price, I5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10

We have just received and placed
on sale a new shipment of Berliner
Tea Mazoths, in fancy, round car
tons.
for 25c.
Fifth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
At SIo.so each.

At SI2. so each.
Misses White India Linen Dresses with full
waist and square yoke of embroidery, finished with
deep bertha OF embroidery, lace and tucks. sleeve
has deep cuff OF insertion; skirt is tucked at top
and has deep tucked rufHe belt OF embroidery
sizes IA, 16 and IS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
At $50 each.

Misses apiece White India Linen Dresses. waist
fastening in back, with surplice 'front.' trimmed
with embroidery. small tucks and lace; skirt made
full with tucked seams and deep hem; sizes IA. IS
and IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
Asbestos
Sad Irons.

Women who wish to have their working
utensils handsome and comfortable as pos
sible, as we'll as useful, appreciate
Asbestos Sad Irons.
Why continue to torture yourself on iron
ing day with the old-fashioned fiat iron?
The Asbestos Sad Iron makes ironing pleas
ant because the handle is always cool and
fits the hand perfectly The polish is so
smooth that the iron will glide over the
article you are ironing without sign of
sticking And there is an iron for every
purpose.
Visit demonstration in Housefurnishing
Department and attest their merits.
Fifth floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
New Easter Millinery.

N1o71 splenddy ready Beautiful Hats Toques ard
III II Bonnets will be shown (Iuesday tor the hr
\A1 The exquisite freshness and newness of mill
is charming. The left from the unusual Easter
filled bright fresh crisp seasonable millinery,
the beginning
the
Superb Dress Hats light airy and dainty prominent them
French models recently arrived Our Paris organization
sends the latest productions they thus enabling to
show them simultaneously with the Paris shops.
New Toques and Bonnets fresh worooms pleasing
variety alike We particular this thus
afordng excusveness of style.
of Trimmed Hats for and cidren-s
is gis Plain effects for general and those that
elaborate for dress
Each individual exclusive styeand the
Workmanship highest chat
To those who intend having their Hats made for Easter would
suggest that the order be placed
fe,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-10
At SAG each.

At $2.75 each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses. full waist
with yoke of small tucks and Insertion; collar and
cuffs OF embroidery, finished with narrow lace; full
skirt with nounce tucked at top and bottom; sizes
to IA.
At $2.os each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses, long WASTED
guimpe style, trimmed with embroidery, ruies and
small tueks; RULED and tucked skirt; sizes TO TO-
At $3.7!5 each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses with lace yoke
and deep bertha of lace and insertion; full skirt
trimmed with clusters Of small tueks; sizes to TO-
Third floor q st.