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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
SCHOOLS IN A RUT
Those of Rural Districts Are Forty
Years Behind
Times,
DECLARES SUPT. FERGUSON
Raising of Standard of Teachers Re
quirements Advocated as
Remedy.

The rural schools of the state of
Illinois have not advanced materially
in the past 40 years" asserted 5. J.
Ferguson. county superintendent of
schools. yesterday. in discussing edu-
cation for the sons and daughters of
the people whose homes are beyond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
MEN OF THE PRESS MEET
January Sathering Of Tri-city Club
Held at Hotel Harms.

The Tri-City Press club held its
January meeting last evening at the
Hotel Harms. the members gathering
n Go" for supper. following which
there was a business session. Tween
ty-tiye Of the tri-city workers were
present The committee having in
charge the annual entertainment re
ported list Of lecturers and entertain
ers secured from the lyceum bureaus
but no choice was made. he whole
question being entrusted 10 the com,
mittee. with the cooperation of the Of
ficers. The cub has heretofore aimed
20 offer something out of the ordinary.
and IL finds that the difficulty grows
each year owing 10 the enterprise of
the various bureaus. who have on their
lists nearly every man or woman of
any note in the country who does plat
form work. sending them ont al bar
gain rates. Roy A. Sears, OF The AT
gus, was recommended for membership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
A New Star.

The Davenport Morning Star. for
merly the Tri-City Evening Star. prior
thereto the Davenport Republican and
originally the Davenport Tribune. made
its initial appearance this morning, as
new series. Vol. /, No. l." 1t is to- be
strictly republican in politics. is we'll
edited. newsy in character. mechanic
ally neat and attractive and bids fair
to make a favorable impression.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
Forced to Stafve.

ID. F. Leek, of Concord. KY, says:
For 20 years | suffered agonies, with
sore on my upper lip. so painful
sometimes, that could not eat After
Vainly trying everything else. / cured
I with Bucklin's Arnica Salye- It's
great for burns. cuts and wounds AT
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Only
Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

the large centers. THE solution of
the whole problem. in my opinion"
continued the superintendent. and the
question is one that | have devoted
much thought TO during my two terms
rs superintendent. lies in the raising
IF the standard of requirement of the
teacher. There should be Il Legislative
enactment fixing this standard. and it
should be high enough 10 keep the
novice out of the school room. In an
address that | delivered some time
since l. made the assertion that in the
country there We're children of 1G years
who We're, not as, far advanced in their
studies as children of u = in the cities.
still stand by that assertion. for any
one who will take the time TO post
himself will bear me out. Even the
farmer. in the operation of his farm,
has made advances. There has been
progress in all lines affecting his avo-
cation. but his school has stood still.
He is satisfed-of course there are ,eX-
ceptions. but this applies TO the great
majority-to allow matters to continue
on as they have been.
Compared Ia the LAW.
Teaching is a profession, just as the
law is, yet one is not permitted TO en-
ter upon the practice of law until he
has had specified term of experience
IN association with others of that pro
fession. The requirements of the
teaching profession should be even
more stringent than are those of the
law, for IL strikes at the mind of the
rising generation when most il needs
strength. ! know of a school in our
county that pays a teacher S25 per
month. and doubtless she is receiving
all that she is worth. II she were worth
more she could command il. I do not
mean to say that some day she will not
be valuable teacher. but the point
that | do wish To make is that il is
wrong To allow her To gain her expert
ence at the expense Of the children.
should Attend Training school.
Before she is given a school she
should be required 10 gain practical
knowledge in training school. The
law should demand il. Some advocate
the Capitalization idea in the rural
schools. but ] am opposed To- il. for the
all sufficient reason that il is imprac-
ucable. at least in Rock Island county
for the distances are not alone too
great for the pupil To travel. but there
is the additional handicap of poor
roads. especially in the spring season
Let the standard of requirement of the
teachers be raised. ana the children of
the country schools viii move along
az rapidly IS .iO tHose of the city"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
Tonic to the System.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. the famous little
pills. They do not weaken the stom-
ach. Their action upon the system
is mild. pleasant and harmless. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
Expert SEWING Machine Repairs.

Also sewing machine oil of absolute
purity. and the best needles and parts
for all machines at Singer stores Look
for the red S. 80 Twentieth street.
Rock Island, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

Perfect womanhood depends on per
feet health. Natures rarest gift of
physical beauty comes TO all who use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea Bright
eyes and red cheeks follow its use
IS cents. tea or tablets T. III. Thorn
as pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

Puts light in the eye. tints the cheek
with natures bloom, loosens the ten
sion OF life. brushes the cobwebs from
the brain. that's what HOLSTER :
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. IS cents,
tea or tablets. T. H Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
PURE LEAF LARD
At the Packing House Market.

j. 5. Gilmore. packer, makes spe-
eialty Of his kettle rendered lard for
family use. This lard is guaranteed to
keep sweet for one year
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
DULUTH HEIGHTS GOSSIP
BRIEF AND SOCIAL NEWS
School Improvement Meeting
to Be Held at Lowell
School Building.
Steps to be Taken to Improve
School Grounds, and Beau
tify Premises.

A public meeting which was fairly
attended was held at the Lowell school
building Tuesday evening to discuss
ways and means for identifying and
improving the school grounds. Many
suggestions were made. A pretty green
lawn was planned, and several citizens
suggested a good sized play ground
for the children just north of the build
ing After a lengthy discussion it was
resolved to meet again next Thursday
evening. An appeal is issued herewith
to the citizens of Duluth Heights to
attend this meeting and join in the
movement to beautify the premises sur
rounding our only public building. An
appeal is made to the public spirit or
our patriotic, people. Those who have
children will readily appreciate the
value Of good environments for the
little ones. It's effect upon the young
would be the most noticeable progress
Of the year. It would have as much
effect upon their character as any good
thing we know of. This being true, it
becomes our duty as parents to get into
this movement, and give it all the sup
port we are capable of giving. Let
every mother and father turn out to
the meeting at the Lowell school next
Thursday evening.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
STOLE RUGS WORTH
A NICE FORTUNE

NEW YORK, April 5.-Charged with
the larceny of two oriental rugs. val
ued respectively at $4,000 and 5000,
Frederick Comp. Of Rutherford, N. j..
formerly bookkeeeper for the firm of
Sajun & Tethram, which went into
bankruptcy on Saturday, was arrested
today and held in 5000 bail.
The arrest was made at the instance
of HadJi Hassano. who said that he
brought $25o,000 worth Of rugs to this
country and placed them in storage
with saniuE & Tethram some months
ago. since which time he has been I'M
able to get any trace of the rugs until
today, when he found these rugs in q
brokers' office, where, he said, they had
been placed on exhibition by Comp.
He also said he had been unable to
find any member of the firm since the
bankruptcy proceedings were institut-
ed 49, :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
GIRL GETS CARNEGIE !:
MEDAL FOR HEROISM

DIES MONIES. April 5.-F'or her her
oism in saving the life of companion
skater from drowning last winter, Miss
Lavina Steele, a former Coon Rapids
girl, recently appointed assistant state
librarian, Is in receipt Of a Carnegie
medal for her brave rescue. George
Hill, a Burlington young man. with
whom Miss Steele was skating, broke
through the ice and was immersed in
ten or twelve feet of water. His COM
panion, after a desperate struggle. In
which her own life was in peril, drag
ged him to safety Manager F. M.
Wtlmot Of the Carnegie hero fund COM
mission recently learned of the Incl
dent and forwarded the medal which
arrived today.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
DULUTH HEIGHTS BRIEFS.

A. M. McEwen has sold his home on
Palmetto street to Chas. A. Marshall
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company. Mr.. McEwen expects to go
into the milk and produce business at
Virginia. Mr.. Marshall will take up his
residence here by May list.
Some Of the young people are talk
ing Of building a bowling alley here
for afternoon and evening recreation.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Purcell enerained
the 500 club at cards Monday evening.
1t was one Of the most successful social
events of the season. Prizes were won
by Mrs. VIM. Donaldson John Hogan
and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. st. German.
A son was born Sunday morning to
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Halpin of Orange
street.
It is expected that George Johnston
will return home from the hospital
Saturday.
The Park Board at its Monday after
noon meeting acted favorably upon the
petition of the residents on Palmetto
and Palm streets for the planting Of
trees thereon. Men are now at work
digging holes for the trees.
The Water and Light department re-
ceiyed the petition for water on the
Heights Thursday. It is expected that
favorable action will be taken during
the coming week.
Mr.. Alex Reid, our former neighbor,
and now in business at Virginia was
a visitor on the Heights Monday
W. E. McEwen was in st. Paul this
week on a business trip. This accounts
for the scarcity Of local news in this
issue.
]. H. M. Parker left Monday for
western Canada. He will return early
in the week.
The new Board Of Trustees of the
Highland church organized Saturday
evening by electing F. A. Lumbard
president, w. E. McEwen secretary and
A. A. Bruneau treasurer
Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Purcell entertained
The taffy pull by the calender circle,
which was postponed last Saturday on
account of the weather, will be held at
the fire hall Saturday afternoon.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
EXPELLED LAWMAKER
AGAIN ELECTED

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 6.-very
little interest was shown by members
Of the house In the reelection of
district. No disposition to oppose his
re-entry as a member of the house is
expressed, but as the session is al
ready far advanced and Mr.. Conner
ford's certificate Of election will not
be forthcoming for some time, Mr..
Comsrford's services to the state for
the $1,000 he will be entitled to draw
as a newly elected member of the
house will probably be brief. Mr..
Comerford was reelected as an in
was recently expelled from the house
for accusing a colleague Of grating.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
VANDERBILT GETTING
NICE CAR BUILT

CHICAGO. April 5.-Contract has
been let with the Pullman company Of
this city for the most luxurious and
expensive private car ever constructed.
The car is for w. K. Vanderbilt and it
is said when finished will have cost
Mr.. Vanderbilt $4,000, Now that it is
proposed to merge the Vanderbilt lines
under one management, it is said to
be the intention of w. X. Vanderbilt
to devote more time to travelling over
the various lines Of ethe property he
controls, and it is for this purpose the
new palace on wheels is being con-
structed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
THE RUSSIAN
JAPANESE WAR
Intense Suffering among the Sick and
Wounded, and the Families Of
Deceased Soldiers.
Relief Commute Composed Of Many
Prominent Citizens, with the
Franklin Trust Company as
Urea surer, Appeals for

Touching appeals from Christian
workers in the Far East have come to
prominent citizens Of the United States,
imploring aid for the sick and wounded
soldiers of both armies and the null
titude of destitute widows and orphans
of soldiers killed in the war.
Rev. y. Honda, principal of the
Aoyama Theological School at Toxic
Japan, in a recent letter says: How
long this distressing condition OF
things will last we cannot say. The
people are doing their best and every
charitable agency is taxed to the ut
most, but so numerous have the irrf1
poverished families become that our
means of immediate relief are utterly
inadequate Could some general fund
oe raised for this noble purpose, and
missionaries on the ground be fur
nished with the means of distributing
and alternating the distress Of these
families. it would indeed be a precious
gift, and I assure you never be forgot
ten"
We may not help beligerents, but we
may help the suffering and distressed.
The Red Cross of Pity is neutral in
CVciy C1lIIlC, d1lu L1Ic S1dlll1S VI
children are a challenge to Christian
love and beneficence the world over
In responce to the moving appeals
thus coming from Christian workers
in Japan, the Japanese Relief Fund has
been organized to obtain the help need
ed, and all funds contributed will be
distributed through the Evangelical AL
lance of Japan, under the oversight OF
Bishop Harris, who is now in that
country.
The Executive committee composed
Of Hon. Seth Low, Bishop Greer, Bishop
Harris, Chas. Cuthbert Hall, D. D.; W.
r. Huntington, D. D.; DR.. Newell
DwightH Ills, Geo. H. Southland, DR.
VIM. Elliot Griffis, and B. F. Buck
Secretary, request contributions, large
or small, be sent to the Fralxlin Trust
Company, Treasurer, No. 40 Broad
way, New York City.
About $18,000.00 has already been
contributed for this purpose, 100000
Of which has been forwarded to Japan
for distribution.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
JAPAN's CIVILIZATION.
Formerly Called Barbarians, But thu
People Have Won q Differ. q
ent Title,

snt Title.
When the war began, whatever was
the opinion Of Travellers. and those
specially informed, the world In gem
eral regarded the japanese az oriental
barbarians. The judgment was based
on plausible reasoning, says the New
York Globe. As the present year is on
" the thirty-ninth Of the Meiji era,
and as before Meiji Japan, practically
untouched by western Influence. was
as she had been for 1000 years. 1t was
impossible for Japaese regeneration to
be genuine. However fair the SEM
blance Of civilization. 1t was only We
neer, we were told: mere aping.
which should not deceive, In the stress
Of war, it was predicted the oriental
would cast aside his assumed occiden-s
tai garb and reveal himself in his true
character-as cowardly and cruel. a
torturer Of prisoners, q murderer of
women and children. and mutilator
of the dead. Whether the Japanese.
are to win the war or not, they have
effectively. exploded this theory in re-
gard to themselves. If they are haf-
barians, many nations esteeminE then-s
selevs civilized may probably SO so
school to them. : 49, :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
BABY FARMS DOOMED
IN MINNEAPOLIS
M1NNEAP0IIS

MINNEAPOLIS, April 5.-"Baby
farms" in Minneapolis are doomed. AN
investigation of this system. which has
been described by those who have in
vestigated it, as Illicit traffic in human
life, was begun by officers Of the hu-
name society and has now been taken
up by the grand jury. At least four
indictments charging tho gravest Of
crimes have resulted. The accused
will be arraigned tomorrow before
Judge D. F. w. Simpson. Many cases
have been brought to the attention Of
the officials and further investigation
and indictments will follow.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
OIL PRODUCERS WILL
BUILD REFINERY

DENVER: April 6:-I IN 80. News to-
ture to pass the Wilder state oil re-
finery bill will not, as was expected
Put q stop to all opposition to the
Standard Oil trust in the Florence
fields. Representatives Wilder and
MCGUIRE, both of Fremont county, have
been in communication with their con-
stituents and now announce that the
oil producers have decided to begin
work on the new refinery at once.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
STREET OAR COMPANY
Is READY TO SELL,

CHICAGO, April b.-President John J.
Mitchell of the Illinois Trust and Savings
bank, chairman. Of the Reorganization
committee Of the Chicago City railway.
said today just before taking 4 train for
New York: ~ take Judge Dunno to be q
sensible, rational man. That being the
case tho traction question can be settled
with him In 4 sensible, rational Wayne
are prepared and willing to sell cut our
property to the CITY. We can get to-
Eether, I am sure: TIE only question will
be the price, :..~ss2"11:s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
FOX ELECTED CHIEF
OF REPUBLICS BUREAU

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE exec
utive board Of the bureau Of American
republics today elected william c. Fox.
the present chief clerk Of the bureau,
to be director to succeed w. w. Rock
hill, appointed minister to China. Mr..
Foxs election was by reclamation, in
recognition Of his long and satisfactory
service as chief clerk and as a mani
Hesitation of the regard cherished for
him by the members Of the board.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
SENATOR 0. II. PLATT
Is SERIOUSLY Ill

WASHINGTON. Conn.,. April g.
United States Senator Orville H.. Plat
is i'll at his summer residence here,
suffering from an attack Of bronchial
pneumonia. Senator Plat was taken
sick with a severe cold after returning
from the funeral of his colleague,
Senator Joseph r. Hawley, two weeks
ago in Hartford, During the last few
days the trouble Increased In intensity.
but today it was said that the chances
Of recovery were good.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
COMMUNION SERVICES AT
CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY

bath evening on the subject: "Skeptic-
ism and its Tendency" The Lords
Supper will be celebrated, and members
received into the church. Miss Nellie
Jennings of West Duluth will sing.
Services begin at 1880 p. m. sharp.
The seats of the church have been
re-arranged, and much new interest is
being manifested. 1t is expected that
a large number will attend next Sun
day evening. Mr.. Lowrie's text is most
opportune, and when one remembers
his wide knowledge Of the relation of
religion to economics and the ethical
side of such questions it may be pre-
dicted that rich treat is in store for
all who will attend.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
BIG TELESCOPE IS, -
.>~TBEING SET UP

CAMBRIDGE: Mays, April 5.-A new
6o-inch rejecting telescope, made In Eng
land university is being set up at the as
Economical observatory. in point Of aper-
ture, the new instrument IS the largest
telescope in the world. The present plan
L. to use 1t for measuring the relative in
sensity of the light Of different stars.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
ARE REUNITED AFTER
MANY LONG YEARS

LA PORTE, Ind.,~ April 6.-Julius
Schurr. mourhed az dead for 40 years,
but now a wealthy ranehInan In Texas,
has arrived in: Michigan City and met
his sister, Mrst Augusta: Leusch., The
sister attributes the reunion to prayer,
declaring that she had never ceased
duplication for the finding Of her lost
brother -; -. '--a
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
HAD HARD VOYAGE.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The steamer
Montreal Of the: French line arrived to-
day after an eventful, passage from
Havre. Severe weather which the
steamer experienced almost from the
first delayed her voyage so much that
her supply Of provisions was severely
taxed and it became necessary for her
to tranship six hundred of her steer
age passengers when she arrived at
Fayal, Azores. The Montreal had 200
messengers when she arrived today.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
,LInooLN,s FRIH1JD.zD DIES.

w., LINOOIN,s FRIEND~ DIES. 81 s
WASHINGTON, April t.--George w.
Goodall, aged 80, and an intimate friend
OF President Lincoln, is dead. He was
a native Of this city and rendered VAL
liable services during the war AZ a per-
sonal scout for President Lincoln in
the country surrounding Washington.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
TWO NEGROES ARE. 3.
-,@ HANGED TOGETHER

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 5-And-
rev Hibbet and Jas. Shudder, negroes
were hanged together in the Jail yard
here today. Shudder murdered {, his
3 year old crippled son and Hibbet
killed his nuonther- in-law. Both men
sang "Old Time Religion Just before
the drop fell Neither made any state
ment on the Kallows.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
AUTO VICTIM DIES.

LONDON, April 5.--A private tele-
gram from Monte Carlo says that
Frank Stevens, one Of two Americans
injured in. an automobile accident near
Monte Carlo April 3. is dead. Stevens
companion, Louis Hay, who was, hurt
at the same time. is making progress
towards recovery. :. 49,. ia. B.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
IT'S ALWAYS SUMMER

In California. Outdoor sports the year
round. Spend your winters in Cali
fornia and you viii! feel amply repaid.
The Northwestern Line runs through
tourist cars Tuesdays and Saturdays.
If you contemplate going and desire in
formation regarding rates, or literature
on California, address D. A. Blakeney,
Agent, Duluth, MINI.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
VOTE WAS CLOSE IN
ST. LOUIS ELECTION

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. April 5.-Complete
election returns give Rolla' Wells.
Democratic candidate for reelection
to the mayoralty a. plurality Of 1926
votes over John A.;,Taltys Republican.
The total vote for mayor stands: Rolla
Republican, 42,s42; VIM. NJ. Brandt,
Socialist. 1924; Lee Meriwether, INDIE
pendent ownership, 1885. Grand total
1859 votes.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
MARRIED or SINGLE.

GONOvA Tor Male and Femsis Tor for.
tho positive, cure Of doNoRRHoHA
fion. Irritations and Ulcerations Of the
mucous membranes. An internal rom-3
ody with Injection combined, warrantsds
~ cure worst cases in one week. - per
nsckaSe Or 3 for s.. Sent anywhere
insist on. your druggiet selling you
this kind. cheaper or other remedies
LII fooI you: Bear this f0rninE In
mind. Act on It and ret quick cufo
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08

You will find Boyce, The Druggist,
at 32a West Superior street ready to
attend to all your wants in the line Of
prescriptions, perfumes and toilet ar
ticleS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
CASE Is POSTPONED.

LEXINGTON, KY, April Son &C.
count of the continued absence OF the
states witnesses tho case against the
Hargises and Callahan, charged with
the murder Of J. B. Marcum was again
postponed until Friday. The witnesses
will be brought in under an order OF
arrest and placed in jail. !.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-04-08
Won DER AHE DYING.

ST. LOUIS, April 5.-Chris Won Der
Abe, for many years prominently con-
nected with the St: Louis national
'o~~-- :~seban team. and widely
known as the president Of the four
time champion Browns, Is in critical
condition from stroke of apoplexy.
He was stricken while voting and was
removed to his homo in Z carriage.