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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06

In view of the international confer
ence so soon to convene again at The
Hague an especial interest attaches to
an article in the June Atlantic on The
Future of Arbitration" Benjamin F.
TrueblOod. the secretary of the Amer
lean Peace. society. has some signifi-
cant facts To point out in regard to the
advances already made by this peace
full war on war He musters his evil
dence convincingly: Anyone he
says, who has carefully followed the
arbitration movement during the de-
cade since 1895 knows that it can no
longer fairly be spoken of as an ex-
pertinent 4 government which will
not try arbitration before resOrting TO
arms is. in these days. scarcely con
sidered respectable" Mr.. TrueblOod
looks TO the future with equal assur
ance. IF ii be true. as is generally be-
lieved. that reforms never go back
ward. it is altogether reasonable to as
sumo. that the next 30 years will wit
ness the practical completion of the
arbitration movement. The perfect
ing of this system, whether it comes
sooner or later. viii inevitably see the
end OF war as a general institution
recognized under International law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Cleaning Up
Sale

Of Mating Remnants, from 2 to Is yards
long.
China Mattings. per yard. Sc.
China Mattings, up to l7c yard. 1Oc.
China Mattings, up to 24c yard. 15c.
China Mattngs. up to 32c yard, 19c.
Japanese Mattings. up TO Csc yd.. 15c
Japanese Mattings, up to SAC yd., l9c.
A lot of Mating samples, yard square,
with finished ends, values up to SIC, take
them, &c each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
AT ccCA!!IIB|;lI EE5,''Sf;
THIRD AVENUE THROUGH TO SECOND
Toilets

Listerine, S. size. Csc.
Pyroxde OF Hydrogen. 75c size. see.
Liquid Green Soap, Hudnuts. Toe.
Bay Rum, good quality. large size. 43c
LaBlache Face Powder, SEC.
Cold Cream, large jar, l8c.
Pure Witch Hazel, large bottles, Ice.
Lundborg's Violet Talcum. &c.
Riker's Toilet Benzoin, 22c.
Imported CASTLE Soap, cake, &c.
Culta Derma Soap. equal TO Cuticura,
cakes for CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06

First We tax ourselves through the
tariff into increasing the cost of every
merchant marine and then the repub-
licans propose 10 tax us again to even
things for the merchant marine. voting
Tor the ship subsidy bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Wednesday. June 6, 1906.

Every part of the hog is now utiliz-
ed The New York Commercial says
on this line: THE packing houses
used TO pack all but the squeal. and
now they are certainly putting up the
squeal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06

Three panel oak Screen Frames,
worth Sl.25. Thursday, 75c.
Choice Silkoline Patterns for Grapes,
screen Filings and comforters, l23c
and l5c values. Thursday, 8 l-2c
per yd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
White Canvas Oxfords

W/OMENS Sizes blucher or lace, heavy or light
'" soles. $500, $500. S so. $l.25 and ST 90.
Misses and childrens white canvas oxfords. in
many styles. Sl5O. S.l8, 89c and 69c.
Remember how hard it to get the style and
size you wanted last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06

Oriental tapestry. 5o-inch width, for
window seats and box coverings. actual
value Sl.25, Thursday. Csc yd.
Chameleon 5O-in. drapery materials
for overhangings and portieres. the
$l.oo kind, Thursday. Csc yd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06

UPHOLSTERED Shirt Waist Boxes,
- IA inches deep. IA inches wide.
% inches long, covered in different
colors of Cretonne, about 20 left from
the big sale. to close them out, be
prompt Thursday a. m, at $50, one
10 a customer, 75c each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Thursday, $50 D. m. 400 yds. white
India linons. usually &c, at per yard, DC.
IL yards limit.
White ParasOls.

NEW arrivals best quality linens hemstitched,
broidered insertion and edges. handsome hand
les $500, Sl.97. $50 and ST. Us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
Important Wash
Goods Sale

WHITE dotted and embroidered Swisses.
Just received late shipment of these
very desirable and dainty white fabrics,
will be placed on sale Thursday.
Dotted Swisses are scarce. and will not last long
at these seriously low prices 48c 30c, 32c Csc and
15c yd
39c and soc embroidered white India linons. for
waist and shirt waist suits. real linen finish embroid-
cred with dots, Fleur de Lis Clover Leaf and other
handsome designs. very special at per yd Soc.
2 pieces 4O-inch allover embroidered French
lawns. these are imported waistings white and ecru
grounds. exquisitely embroidered, in aover stripes
and figures. usually retail at 75c to ST. 90 per yard,
Thursday and while they last per yard 45c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-06
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
6econd avenue, Rock Island, Ill [En-
tered at the postoff1ce as second-class
matter.1
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

''rhe Childhood of Jesus Christ" BY
Henry Van Dyke D. d. Published by
Frederick A Stokes Co
In this daintily published little volume
DR.. Van Dyke has taken the birth and
childhood of the Christ-child as 1t is so
wonderfully and wildly portrayed in the
New Testament and has shown the eff
feet of it's power In the art of our mas
ters of all time. While the authors text
Is sweet and thoughtful and full of ten.
der beauty and grace. as his work always
is. the value and interest is greatly en-
HANGED by the Illustrations which accom-
pany the text Dr. Van Dyke explains
the three elements of interest which the
subject possesses in the arts. First,
there is the religious interest which CEN
tiers in the arrival of the Divine Saviour
in the world which He came to save.
Second, there is the human inter
est which clings to the ever beautiful
relation of motherhood and childhood.
Third, there Is the poetic and pic
torial interest which grows out OF the
incidents OF the story
Later he writes: THE FIVE chief points
around which the paintings of the birth
and childhood of Christ naturally group
themselves are: ~ The annunciation;
(2) the nativity; ca the alteration of the
Magi: ca the flight into Egypt (0 the
home at Nazareth.
There are some twenty copies of world
famous pictures by the best painters bear
ing on these themes. 1t is a precious lit
tie book and in conclusion DIR, Van Dyke
writes: ut is enough If they make us re-
member more clearly that the Lord and
Master of us all grew up in a simple
human home ruled by Pure religion,
breathing household laws. -
The New Far East. BY Thomas F.
Willard Published by Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons. 1906.
THE New Far East" writes the author
rs designed to give a condensed exposi-
ton OF certain significant phases of the
far eastern question. and especially in its
relations to western civilization and the
interests of the United States OF Amer
lea The material. Mr.. Willard explains,
was gathered in the course of several
eojourns in the far east, made during the
last six years. The first chapter is entitled
"A Starting Point and here the author
writes: 1T is clear that the practical
details OF the settlement that is to come
must be worked out mainly in the future
of the Chinese empire. and incidentally,
OF Korea: and there are Indications that
the existing situation in these countries
is not fully understood In the west, and
particularly In America"
In going over the situation as it existed
before the war and as 1t is today the au-
great changes have taken place, nothing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

In times past when anything reached
the pinnacle of popularity it had a cigar
named for 1t. Now things have changed.
and post card picture is the eliminating
evidence of success. Judging by this
standard c. n. and A. NJ. Williamson's
latest story, MY friend The Chauffeur
has arrived at the highest rung of the
ladder, for not only one postal card but
a series of postal cards has been put on
the market, illustrating the trip taken
Through Dalmatia by the party in the
book.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
NEW Works. VAsTNEss.
How the Metropolis Loomed Upon
Western Visitor.

From the Kansas city Star.
New York is to the United States what
Westminster abbey is to the British en-
nire. the ultimate expression Of the genius
and character of the people, reached with
ont conscious effort and perfected by the
inevitable process of time. They have
Chatham's bones in the abbey. but hidden
away in Wall street. gray with age ana
silent is the hall where George Washing
ton took the first oath OF OFFICE.
,rhey sing the requiem of the mighty
dead behind the great good screen OF the
noble English church, but, by DAY anu
night, to every window OF New fork
there rises the sonorons note or us count
less traffic, blended and musical as the
noise of rocking surf on a storm swept
coast. which may be poor poetry. but IT
liz good fact New York cannot be taken
in detail. as a first impression. 1t Is TOO
big for the focus of any camera. 1t PAL
files ordinary language in describing IL.
Words tinkle down It's mere vastness Ike
pebbles from the face OF cliff. IL de-
mands the iambics of Milton. Any man
who says that New York, on first view
does not overwhelnl him with Its magni-
tude and delight him with it's beauty
must be a very small man. indeed.
And it is surprisingly beautiful. Even
the Flatiron building is that. Photographs
OF that building are meaningless. II Is
an architectural evolution, the only posi-
biiity for the existing surroundings
neither ugly nor pretentious. And that ia
true of every other of the great hotels
and offices and stores that march down
Broadway and stand sentinel In Park
row. The visitor who would attempt 10
critscse this place or compare II with any
other citv anywhere at first sight. would
play a tin whistle In a cathedral.
And next to the vastness OF the city
its interminable streets, its roofs that
seem to support the sky. is its fresh clean
ness The streets seem scrubbed and pol
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
shed. the buildings holystoned. the people

shed, the buildings holystoned, the people
newly risen. If they are tagged or over
worked they don't show It. If they are
hurried they are never inconsiderate of
strangers, If they are broken by misfor-
tune their eyes are never red with weep
Ing II they are the wastrels of constant
pleasure they are never gross and always
gracious. They are for simple western
folk, good people to meet and cheerful
people to part from, just as their city is
place of engrossing splendor 10 wander
in and marvel at. and a place. too. that 1t
II just as well to journey from before It
overwhelms the untaught pilgrim and
makes OF him one OF its countless slaves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
How to Train Birds to Act.

Harriet Quimby in Leses Weekly
10 train birds to understand tricks is
comparatively easy. but to induce them
to act just when you want them to is
another question Then, again, bird
viii act alone. but IT is difficult to get
him to act in unison with half dozen
others. In the first place. birds cannot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

be driven. II trainer attempts punish
ment AS means OF training. the conf
dente which is So important between
trainer and bird is shattered and there
lis an Immediate end to that particular
birds usefulness. BY invariable kind
ness. feeding caressing and a mental
sympathy which is recognized by birds
as by every living thing cockatoos will
respond aud will try their best to please,
and often they win evidence reciprocal
affection for the trainer"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Under the Arch" BY Lady Henry
Somerset Published by Doubleday.
Page & Co. 1906
The keynote or dominant thought of this
new novel by Lady Somerset, Under the
Arch. Is found in the complete couplet
quoted from Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
Under the arch of life. where love and
death, z
Terror aud mystery guard her shrine. I
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

1t is the power house of America. but
the fuel and the men come. after all.
from the limitless west where the corn
and oil are so abundant and the country
grasses grow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
childhood" BY Mrs. Theodore w. Bir
ney Published by Frederick A

childhood BY Mrs. Theodore w. Bir-
ney. Published by Frederick A.
Stokes Co.
The Introduction to this little volume
entitled childhood" is written by @.
Stanley Hall. PHI. D., he writes: 1T is a
book for fathers and especially for
mothers, and / count it pleasure and an
honor to have an opportunity of heartily
commencing 1T to both. Its author Is the
founder and the first president OF the
mothers congress- and the book admir-
ably expresses in practical form the par
entail regimen, which. as I understand 1t.
1t is the spirit of that benehcent organ
ization to cultivate
Mrs Birney in her opening lines OF the
book writes THAT parenthood Is a voca-
ton no thoughtful person will deny, but
the saddest part of it all Is that men
and women are called to fill this vocation
without any real training for It, and often
with a. very vague sense of the response
blities 1t involves"
The author in most practical and
suggestive way writes on the "Amuse-
ments' Of children. Chapters follow on
Fear, Anxiety and Grief" 'Individu-
atty" Habits and WILL" Companions
etc. altogether forming a most valuable
help in realizing the highest and best in
ones duties of this class. 1t is really in
valuable to those who have small chill
dren in their care
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
For Road Supervisor.


hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office Of representative from JEFF
ferson county to the lower house of the
legislature, subject to the action Of the
aAmocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

The best haIf-tone cuts are made by
the Gawk Engraving company. Age.
Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

The Keynote or dominant thought of this
new novel by Lady Somerset, Under the
Arch Is found in the complete couplet
quoted from Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
Under the arch of life where love and
death.
Terror and mystery guard her shrine.
say
Beauty enthroned.
Lady Somerset has provided for her
readers broad canvass. giving a. wide
scope 10 the picture of modern life as 1t
is enacted in London today. She places
thereon diversified group OF personages.
Lady Cliffe, the spoiled darling of So
ciety: Eric Errington. eonceited, selfish
and INSCRIPTIONS; Lady Hornden. the
veriest froth of the social exclusive set;
and in strong, vigorous contract, Michael
Lane a socialist. true to his ideals but
absolutely ensrossed therein; and best of
all, Elizabeth Maynell, pure and loving,
wholesouled and genuine and out of these
well-drawn and well conttasted individu-
allties the author has seen beauty en-
throned.'
First of all. Lady Somerset has story
| to tell-the fundamental necessity; then
I
she IS able to portray hne characters
which enact their part in the unfolding
OF the plot There are men and women
SO genuine In their impulses and so actual
in each PERSONALITY that the human inter
| est of the reader Is enlisted at once. But
the author has done more than this and
with wonderful Insight she has empha-
sized the metaphysical and shown how
/ unerringly the publication which comes
| through sorrow and suffering leads up
ward, ever toward perfection and beauty
| of character. Father Martin stands for
| this embodied thought in the story, and
at each exact psychological moment sheds
his tender, loving influence into the in
nermost recesses of the heart and gently
| draws 1t on.
Talk to Father Martin about it, said
| Mlachel helplessly.
II am sure you are not looking at
| things from a sane standpoint and your
| own sorrow dims your vision about every
thing in the world just now"
And listen to the old mans advice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
fer the Office OF sheriff OF jefferson coun-
ty, subject TO the action of the demo-
cratic party. In the Forthcoming primary.
ALBERT STRADFORD.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of Sheriff Of Jefferson
county. subject to the action of the
democratic party. J. P. STILES.
For Road Supervisor.
To the Democratic Voters and Citizens OF
Jefferson County:
am a candidate for reelection TO the
office of Road Supervisor, subject to the
action of the democratic party.
]. ED HAIGLER-
thereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office OF Road Supervisor of Jeffer-
son county. subject to the action OF the
democratic party. JOE HILL.
Joe s. Davis is candidate for road
supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to
the action of the democratic party. VIII
appreciate as much as anyone your sup
port, and II elected will strive hard to
do my whole duty. Inquire of those
who know me as to my ability and in
teRrfty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

The death OF Henry Harland will re-
arouse interest in his books, especially
in the last one he published, MY Friend
Prospero." Autograph collectors will be
glad to know that an autograph edition
OF his book, on fine paper and in special
binding. was brought out at the time of
the publication of the regular edition.
This de luxe formal has a fine collotype
portrait of Mr. Harland signed by him.
1t was limited to 500 copies. of which
only a few are still unsold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

1t would be interesting to know what
proportion the number of English novel;
lists finding favor in America bears to
the number of American fiction writer's
having large following in England. Ac-
cording to Mr. Clement K, Shorter, In
the London Sphere, there are. but three
English novelsts who are popular in
America. These are Mrs. Ward, Mrs.
Thurston, and Robert Kitchens. Judging
by the frequency with which American
names appear In the announcement lists
of English publishers. 1t would seem that
more American novels annually find ia
vor abroad than the reverse, though in
volumes OF letters and essays. England
takes the lead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Boston is getting frivolous! At the pub
lie library the other day 1t was announc-
ed that Mrs. Thurstons THE Masquer-
ader' and Gertrude Athertons5 THE
Travelling Thirds two good stories with
never a pretense to teach nor preach,
led the list of fiction most in demand
while Mark Twain's editorial wild
Oats" was given one of the most
popular works of non-ficton. One Is at
loss to know why the last named
should not be reckoned among the fiction.
Surely Mark Twain would be amused to
find these journalistic "reminiscences Of
his early days classed as authentic his
tory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Miss Ida NJ, Tarbell, whose scholarly
and vital essay, Commercial Machi-
avellianism is to appear in the March
Mcciure's has left for the west to join
Mr. and Mrs. William Allen White, with
whom she will visit the Grand Canyon
of the Colorado. After that, Miss Tar
bell will probably spend few weeks in
California.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
REALM or BOOKS

BY PAUL PRY.

vital to the question has really been set
tied.
In the second chapter the author takes
up somewhat in detail the status of rTb-
lie opinion in Japan, the elements of poll
teal life. Japans real position among
the nations its ambitions and its mill
tary affairs The author devotes much
of his attention to a careful consideration
of Japan in Korea and all that this
implies He says;
If the Japanese will not or cannot
cultivate their own country profitably, it
is not to be assumed off-hand that they
will do IN Korea what they have not
done at home" and after very complete
review of the situation concludes that In
Korea, Japan has a problem, not neces-
sarily an asset, on her hands,
Chapters on Japanese in Manchuria."
THE New China" Americas Position, :"
etc. follow giving a very full and
thoughtful review of the entire subject
Maps and an appendix aid in calculating
the text.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-09-08
.RoosEvELT. MIGHT HOLD OFFICE

Speaker Cannon Says He Could 5e
: Chief Executive Until 1912.
Rockland, Me-, Sept -"stranger
things might happen than Rooseyelt's
being president until 1912" ~ said
Speaker Joseph Ct. Cannon here in
the course OF a speech advocating the
reelection OF Representative Little.
field. \ The; statement was made after
MIR. Cannon had discussed the recent
utterances Of w. J. Bryan. 1. !.
This ID Mr.. Littlefsld's home city
and Mr.. Cannon's audience cheered
his reference to Mr.. Littlefeld loudly.
At the opening Of his address Speaker
Cannon took up question which had
been handed to him by a represents
tive of a local newspaper asking why
he had abutted in. in the Maine cam.
paign. Mr.. Cannon said he had
"butted In" because he was interested
In the welfare Of Congressman Little.
field, whose reelection as an advocate
of protection was of as much interest
to the people Of Illinois as to those Of
Maine. ;35 :.55sz 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-09-08

st. Petersburg, Sept. S.-The open
conflict between Premier Stolypin and
the reactionists at court, due to the
refusal of the premier to acquiesce in
the abandonment of the proposed re-
forms, is reflected by the comment OF
the reactionary newspapers on the pre-.
mier's note of Sept s, which are now
openly demanding the retirement of
NJ. Stolypin. ..ss .5.'..t
The Svet, whose court connections
are known, while approving the insti-
tuition of drumhead courtmartial for
the trial of political offenders as a
step in tie right direction, does not
conceal IFS dissatisfaction at the prom.
ise of reforms.
The Russian Banner, organ of the
League of the Russian People and
other reactionist organizations, de
mands the premier's resignation, pre-
Stunning that he is bidding for the sup
port of the Moderate Liberals Gin
stead Of leaning only on true patriots
The paper adds:
IN. Stolypin's declaration that n,
terrors can drive the government or
the way of reaction is nonsense of tn,
rankest sort. Under such pilotage ou
ship can never weather the storm"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-09-08
3. MAKING LITTL PRoaREss.
Status Of Peace citations RsnaIns
Unchanged.

Havana, Sept. The main tea,
lures Of the situation here are stub
bornness Of the Liberal leaders and
the determination Of the non-partisan
veterans to compel the Insurgents TO.
accept peace terms. It is not be-
lieved, however, that anything definite
will transpire until the arrival here Of
more Of the party leaders. who have
been summoned here from distant
parts OF the island Meanwhile the
plotting Of ambitious politicians, who
desire TO be favored by the new adj
ministration ID the event of President
Palma's resignation Of the Liberals
winning by force Of arms, continues
ID General MenocaI reiterated that he
hoped for peaceful solution of the
srisis, on the other hand It was
pointed out that should the veterans.
decide to carry out their plan Of COM
polling peace by making war on the
Insurgents IL would result In the
strange condition of Eastern Cuba be-
Ing ia arms against the western part
DC the Island.