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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
President and CaIiforni-
ans Near Accord en-
Jap Problem.
TERMS NOT GIVEN OUT
OrientaIs Said to be Willing to
Accept Treaty Satisfac-
tory to All.

Washington, Jan. 31.-After two
hours conference at the White house
last night regarding the japanese ques-
ton nthe Pacific coast, tn eCalifornia
delegation in congress authorized the
statement that the delegation had Il
full and harmonious discussion with
the president, Secretary of state, and
secretary of the navy, and that they
are confident that a solution will be
reached satisfactory to all concerned.
Asked to Come to Washington.
The delegation last night telegraphed
the president of the San Francisco
board of education and the superin-
tendent of schools to come 10 Wash
ingtOn at once for conference with
the president and secretary of state.
The existing treaty with Jaban will
expire March IL this year The presi-
dent mas assured the California con-
gressmen that he would endeavor to
form new treaty with the japanese
empire which would meet their entire
and at the same time prove
satisfactory to the Toxic government.
Leave 1t to President.
The Californians have in the past in
sisted ON an exclusion act to bar Jap
anese coolies out of the United States.
but it is limited as a result of the CON
ference they have practically agreed to
waive this demand and leave it to
President Roosevelt TO negotiate a new
which will keep Japanese
coolie labor out of this country. Japan
has made it clear that it wiiIs ONLY
consider a treaty that is mutual, and
what concessions this government has
been asked to make have not been
made public.
II is admitted at the Japanese en-
bassy that Japanese Ambassador Aoki
has discussed the proposed treaty with
The president and that tney are in per
feet accord.
Directors 60 to Washington.
San Francisco. Jan. 31-SchOol Di-
rectOrs Walsh and Roncoyieri will leave
for Washington tonight in response to
President Roosevelt's invitation. They
declare they are determined not to ac
cept a compromise in the matter of
Japanese attending the public schools
other than those set aside for orientals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
orininal Cleveland Man.

Marshalltown. Iowa, Jan. 31.-ByrOn
Webster. former editor of the Mar
shalltown Statesman. died today. He
was the first editor to suggest the name
of Grover Cleveland for the presidency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Vote State Dispensary out.

Columbia. S. C.. Jan. 31.-The house
of representatives yesterday. by a vote
of "A to as, passed a bill abolishing the
state dispensary. The senate is com
mitted 10 the same policy by a ma
jority of three votes. so that the dis
pensary seems to be doomed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
MASON DIES ON THE STREET
Grand Master of Michigan Grand Lodge
Expires from Heart Disease.

Detroit. Mich. Jan. 31.-Charles L..
Stevens. grand master of the Michigan
grand lodge, Free and Accepted Ma
sons. dropped dead of heart disease last
nigth on High street west while walk
ing toward his home at 457 Second av-
enue. He was Sc years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
JURY'S VERDICT A
TRIUMPH FOR ARMY
Lieutenant Drury and Private Oowd
Acquitted of Murder of Citizen
at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 31.-The jury in
the case of Lieutenant Ralph w. Drury
and Private John Dowd, L. S. A,
charged with the murder of William
H. Crowley, citizen, returned a YER
dict today of not guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
is THE ELEVENTH TO DIE
Michael Donahue Latest Victim OF sx-
pIosion of Ammonia Tank.

Chicago. Jan. 31.-The death early
today of Michael DonOhue, one of the
men injured in the explosion of the
ammonia tank in the stock yards plant
of Armour & Co. brought the total IA
talities up to IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Directors 60 to Washington.
INDICTMENT FOR
THEATRICAL TRUST

New York. Jan. 31.-The grand jury
today returned an Indictment against
the socalled theatrical trust charging
conspiracy and restraint of trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Manv New Fever Cases.

Chicago. Jan. 81. Two hundred
eighty-one new cases of scarlet fever
were reported today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
EXTENDS TO CITY
Peoria County Investigation
Threatens Number of Mu-
nicipaI Officers
ACCUSED OF LAX METHODS
Court House Janitor Permitted to In.
crease Laundry Bills and Keep
the Surplus.

Peoria. H.. Jan. 31-Charges of
graft against the county officials which
have been before the grand jury for
the last two weeks. and which SHOW
conditions TO have been unusually !ax
IN the handling of county money. have
resulted in similar charges being insti-
gated against the present and former
city administrations. AS a result of
these charges it is announced that the
present grand jury will begin an in
vestigation.
The alleged discrepancies in ac-
counts which may drag III M&yor Al
fred B. TolsOn, Chief Of Police Charles
Wilson. Chief Magistrate Frank Fox,
and City Clerk Robert Joos are the
charges which will be taken up. it is
said. as soon as the grand jury com
pletes the work of auditing the county
books
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
A MILITARY UNION?
Alliance Scente d
as Result of Kings Com
ING Visit
TO SPEND WEEK AT PARIS
Announcements That Mission is Pure
Iy Personal and Private Are Not
Accepted.

London, Jan. 31.-KinS Edward ami
Queen Alexandria are going to spend
a week in Paris before the opening OF
parliament. Their majesties start Feb.
,, returning probably Feb. 9. The trip
is described officially as purely per
sonal and private.
other Visits Recalled.
1t is, however, recalled previous
visits of the king TO Paris have been
followed by a strengthening of the
understanding and the
general impression is interviews which
will doubtless occur between the kinS
and President Fallieres and foreign
and other French ministers during his
stay at the French capital will assis.
in the extension of an understanding
which some observers believe will ulti-
mately result in an Anglo-French mill
tary convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
withheld Fees.

Police Magistrate Fox, 1t is claimed
wrongfGly withheld fees collected in
his office. Other city officials. it is
charged worked in conjunction with
constructors in the awarding of con-
tracts Former Mayor e. H. Wood
ruff and several aldermen have come
in for a scoring on contracts let for
new bridge across the Illinois river.
In the investigation of the county
affairs Andy Jones, for eight years jan
itor of the courthouse, admitted that
the building committee of the board of
supervisors had allowed him to in
crease the laundry bills for county
work and himself keep the profits.
Charles Engler, chairman of the build
ing committee o. K.'d all of the bills.
He is also under suspicion for the dis
crepancies which have been going on
under ShLTIF Potter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

The conference ended at 2:25 p. m,
having been in progress for half an
hour Jerome looked decidedly angry
as he strode rapidly to his seat. II
was evident any plan he may have had
TO release a Juror had been blocked b.
the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Places Quickly FnIed.

Oscar A. Pink. grain salesman
aged 4G, was chosen at the 10th juror
and Wilfur F. Steele, manufacturer Of
gas plants, aged GO, was chosen as the
11th juror
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Makes state officials subjects.

While admitting that no technical
violation of any provision of the con-
stitution was involved, Mr. Rayner
contended that it was a practical an
nouncement that the acts of state Off
cials were suhjec: 70 the approval or
displeasure OF the federal government.
The turbulent times in the senate at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
After Another One.

During the luncheon recess rumors
began to circulate that another juror
in the case might be excused at the af.
ternoon session. II soon developed thar
District Attorney Jerome had asked for
a conference of attorneys with Justice
Fitzgerald. The name of the juror said
to be under consideration was freely
discussed, but there was nothing Off
cial To any of the sfafemenfs made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
did Not Itcndily Consent.
Had wanted walker.

1t was practically at Thaw's dicta-
tion that Walker was first accepted.
Both the released jurymen were taken
by surprise at the proceedings, but
quickly left the court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

Washington. Jan. Disclaiming
any intention of "assailing" President
Roosevelt and protesting for him pro
found esteem, Senator Rayner of
Maryland today addressed the senate
at considerable length in critical re
view of what he termed the presidents
usurpation of governmental functions
not conferred on him by the constitu-
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

Mrs. Evelyn Thaw and compan
May Mckenzie, usually among the I
persons to reach the court room e
day. did not put in appearance II
1890. The morning session had
however. opened. being delayed b.
Of all the attorneys v
Justice Fitzgerald, and it was ne;
II o'clock when court was called
order
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
HAND PICKED.

Paint the ladders before putting
them away.
The question of getting competent
farm help will be solved when q man
IL not expected to do both . days
work ON the farm and . nights work
In tho COW barn.
Cultivation of the strawberry bed
should continue until the ground
freezes; but don't mulch the plants
too early-wait until the ground
freezes sufYiciently hard to hold up
wagon.
Planning for an evergreen wind
break to protect your orchard? All
right, good idea; but don't set the
trees this fall. Order them from the
nurseryman now. but tell him to ship
them In the spring.
Grade your apples when you take
them to market. You can get . bet
ter price for the best ones and the
others will sell better than they would
IL all mixed In with something else.
lender varieties Of grapes. rasp-
berries. blackberries. etc.. can be pro-
tected through the winter. In cold ell
mates, by bending down the canes
along the row and covering with earth.
Farm Journal.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13

cess or peasant. II would have been all
the same to him. Only his tone might
have lost half key.
Bauer called to his assistant. and the
girl stepped out into the road. The
stranger followed, as she knew he
would. II will Be seen that she knew
something Of men, II only that they
possess curiosity.
What a beautiful place this Isl" the
stranger ventured. waving his hand to
ward the stiH lake and the silent
misty mountains.
There is no place quite like It," she
admitted. You are a stranger in Bar
scheit ?'-poiitely. He was young and
seen In a month OF moons. II Doppel
kinnn. now. were only more after this
pattern!
Yes. this is my first trip to Bar
scheit." He had very engaging smile
you are from Vienna?"
mo"
"Ah. from Berlin. was not quite
sure of the accent"
81 am a German-American." frank.
ly. II have also spoken the language
al II 1t were my own. which doubtless
1t is
"America!" she cried. her interest
genuinely aroused. That is the coun-
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
STORING CELERY.
Suggestions by Prof. w. r. 6eattis Of
U. Q. Department Of Agriculture.

Almost without exception the larger
northern growers have found It un.
profitable to store celery for late
keeping. and those who still adhere
they may control and supply . spe-
cial trade. Even under special cir.
cumstances there IL only = moderate
profit in storing for late marketing.
The best form Of storage house is
q broad and long structure with low
side walls and . roof coming almost
to the ground ut the caves. The walls
should be constructed of concrete or
brick and the roof made very tight
to keep out frost. The roof portion
should also be ceiled to form a double
construction with air space between.
Large doors should be provided at
both ends. and II SO arranged that a
team Of horses can be driven through,
the work Of unloading the celery will
be greatly facilitated.
The earth floor of the storage house
should have a covering consisting OF
four or FIVE inches Of loose soil. In
which to pack the roots Of the celery.
It is desirable to have the storehouse
divided lengthwise into beds six or
eight feet wide by six inch boards on
edge, raised three or four inches from
the soil and fastened to stakes. These
lines of raised boards assist In holding
the celery in an upright position and
increase the circulation OF air
through II.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13

These figures are large. but inter-
esting:. There are 10.43S,219 farmers
in the United States. with 5,739,657
farms. worth S20,514. 001. 1898. the pro-
ducts of which are worth $3.764.177
70s. and who feed nct only themselves
and the rest of the eighty-four million
Americans, but send 117.71S.657 bush
els Of wheat, to say nothing Of 1879.
048 barrels Of -four. to foreigners. The
foreigners pay $50. 061 1856 for the corn
and $2s. 757, 517 and $59.106,869 for the
wheat and -four.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
EQUITABLE PROFITS.
Cost Of Production Should Always b
Factor In the Matter Of Prices.

Profits should bear an equitable re-
lation to cost of production. The farm.
er who has money invested in lands,
agricultural implements. stocks. and
other things necessary to carry on his
business. when selling his products
must take into consideration the inter.
est on his money invested. the wear
and tear of farm equipment, the wages
of hired help and salary for his own
service. When he sells his products
for less than pays the expenses nee
essary to carry on his work and cult
vate his crops. care for his stock, ETC.,
he is the loser. The same PRINCIPLES
apply to the person engaged in any
other line Of business. There Is inter
est on capital employed. wages. taxes.
license and cost of articles which com.
prise the stock necessary for opera
ton. Goods must be sold at certain
percentage Of profit or there will be
case for the sheriff or the bank.
ruptcy court. In dealing with our
fellow men we should always bear in
mind the principles of business. and
not exact too great profits or sell or
buy at prices other than equitable. 1t
is also good thing to remember when
great bargains are offered that cost
of production and legitimate profits
must be considered. Too low prices
give cause for suspicion that goods
are inferior In some way. or that there
Is "nigger In the fence"
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13

One of the important things to be set.
tied regarding the selection of seed
corn is, when shall, this work be done?
1t may seem a ls'tle out Of season to
call the attention of the corn growers
to this matter at this time Of the year.
Many growers do not worry much
about seed corn until a week or two
before planting. Some. however, are
beginning to learn that there is q bet
ter way: that the rail pen. or the mid
die Of the corn crib. is not the best
place to look for seed Of high quality.
II seed corn be not gathered and so
cared for that 1t is either thoroughly
dried out before freezing weather ar
rives, or is kept where the tempera-
ture does not fall much below freez-
ing. the vitality is likely to be greatly
impaired.-C. G. Williams.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
LITTLE TOWN HELPS.

In these days of invention and pub.
up to date. Well graded and paved
streets. shade trees kept in order.
walks and ample lighting make a IA
vorable impression on the stranger
who visits the place.
There is a wholesomeness in the
right kird Of competition. and in CO.
operation; but neither foolish CO.
operation or foolish competition has
ever been known to help along the
business Of any town, unless 1t Is that
other town" near by.
Sales days in the town that Is sup
ported by the farming trade. and some
particular attraction that will enter
tain and instruct the members of the
farmers families. have been inaugu-
rated in towns of the west with good
results.
The American farmer is a progress
sive mortal. He is always ready to
learn new things. He realizes more
THAN SNSi tAC ACCcooity Vi
In his business. He no longer ignores
the fact that science is a wonderful
factor in his work. a money saver
that must be considered II he sue
coed. The more intelligent is the
farmer. the more interest will he take
in the furthering Of the interests Of
his home town.
American public schools are the
great props of national government.
The more prosperous is q community
the higher will be the educational ia
cilities. Good schools are a help to
any town. and bring into 1t the most
desirable classes who seek to educate
their children. He who assists in
building up the business Of town.
also assists in lettering the schools.
No town was ever made great by its
IScople and those in its neighborhood
giving patronage to distant insutu-
tons.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
MARKET DAYS IN TOWNS.
Successful Plans to Entertain Visitors
and Attract Trade.

How to attract trade to towns is 4
question that interests every business
man. There must be some attraction
for people of the surrounding country:
some entertainment to please. Many
means have been put in operation by
different towns to bring about the OBJ
jects desired. The people of the small
er towns in different western states
have inaugurated street oarnivals. fall
festivals and similar enterprises to
entertain people from the surrounding
farming sections. These methods
have been universally successful, and
have resulted in bringing trade to the
towns that otherwise would have gone
elsewhere. Not alone this. but the
residents Of the rural districts are
brought in contact with the city peo-
pie on a friendly basis and harmonious
relations established that are highly
desirable.
In many towns market days have
been established. From early spring
until late In fall one day In the month
is set aside for market day." For this
occasion bands of music are engaged,
balloon ascensions, baseball games,
races and similar attractions are en-
ployed to interest the people. All these
are free. the expense being borne by
the business interests of the town.
The farmers are invited to bring to
the town their horses, cattle, hogs, in
fact. every product that they have for
sale and the same is auctioned OF to
the best advantage. On these market
days all kinds of articles can be had
at bargain prices. Each storekeeper
u,akes special efforts to offer bargains,
and generally the sales are enormous
A few enterprising small towns that
have adopted the market-day idea
have become noted for many miles
about as lively trade centers and take
trade away from territory in the neigh
borhood of less enterprising towns.
The market-day idea is worthy Of con-
sideration by business men in small
towns who desire to pursue an mex
pensive method Of attracting trade to
the place.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
FLOWING THE ORCHARD.
Discussion Of Subject BY w. Paddock
Of Delaware Experiment Station.

That clean cultivation Of orchards
has been the rule in Colorado has al
ready been referred TO in publications
from the Colorado agricultural col
lege. But the system of culture has
not general included the use OF the
turning plow.
1t was thought that II the surface
was kept mellow and free from weeds.
all requirements had been met In fact
there seems to have been something
of prejudice against the use of the
pillow, as 1t was feared that the injury
to the tree roots would counterfeit any
beneficial effect
The continued use of shallow cufu-
vators tends to form q hard pan and
many orchards show the effects. Roots
need air, and lots Of 1t. in order to
i do their work effectively. The root
hairs are less abundant and many are
killed II the tree is compelled to i've
continuously in a hard. compact soil.
The effect on the .ree is much the
same as though too much water had
been allowed to accumulate about the
roots. Some means should be taken
to loosen such soils, and this can be
done best with a pillow, particularly IL
supplemented by some growing crop
or stable manure which Is turned UNI
der.
Peach growers in one Of the best
sections OF Colorado. up to about three
years ago, would scarcely allow q
pillow in the orchard; but since that
time its use has come to be nearly
universal. And we predict that 1t
will not be long until system OF
green manuring will also come into
general use.
The time Of year to use the pillow IL
now agitating the minds Of many. Tho
spring has been adopted In the east.
where for is years a great deal OF
study has been devoted to the subject
of orchard culture. The orchard land
is broken up as early as the weather
will permit, and clean culture IL given
till the end of the growing season.
when cover crop is sown. Convenient
rains usually start this crop Into
growth. when 1t helps mature tree
growth by using surplus moisture and
protects the soil in various ways until
the following spring. when 1t ID turned
under to supply vegetable matter and
fertility to the soil.
We are now pretty well agreed that
the turning pillow should be used but
extended inquiries among orchardists
show that in general they have mad
better results by turning the land over
in the fall. The main reason advanced
for this preference is that II the land
is plowed in the spring. and parucu-
larly II a green crop has been turned
under, 1t is nearly impossible to get
water over the ground without the
most of IT getting much to wet The
result is yellow foliage and setback
to the trees, from which it takes them
some time to recover. This experience
will probably be found to be true OF
most soils.
We conclude then. that the use OF
the turning pillow is very desirable. II
not essential, where clean cultivation
is given, and in the present state OF
our knowledge the fall OF the year
after the leaves are on. is the best
time for Its use.
The Lamar register., 1907-11-13
FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION.
Prosecution Of Oppressive Combines
Afford Lesson to Home Traders.

Never before has there been such
stirring up of the masses and an
awakening as to rottenness In finan-
cial affairs among the large corpora
lions as at present. Some one at one
time said that when thieves fall out
the devil gets his reward" So 1t
seems at present when faction is ar
rayed against faction In exposing
crooked operations in great financial
and business deals. in which the little
fish are swallowed by the big ones.
and the men in control. like wolves.
lead the lambs to slaughter.
It is amazing how farspread are the
frauds practiced, and how high up In
public estimation are the manipula-
tors of the rotten deals. The stealings
of the millionaires and multi-million.
aires, the intrigues and their perjuri-
GUS lying and Misrepresentation to
accomplish their aims; the intricacy
of the machinery used In their opera
lions. the perfection Of the means, the
combinations employed to fleece the
people OF dollars. would do credit to
. Gaglicstro or a Machiavelli. or q
Capt. Kidd.
There cannot be doubt that these
various articles appearing in the mag
azines and general newspapers will
have the result Of opening the eyes
of the public to things that few hereto
fore ever gave serious consideration.
They will have the effect Of making
the people more cautious in making
Investments Of their earnings. and
will result in lessons that are bene-
hcial to the country at large. Home
trade principles preclude the POSSIBLE
ity Of people losing by the operations
of such gigantic schemers. Money In
vested in your own community In the
development of its latent resources
will give excellent returns. is ever
under your own observation, and while
the percentage Of profit from some
home Investments may not be up to
the representations made by the ma.
I nipulators Of stocks and the shearers
of lambs in general. you are not SO
likely to be a loser.
d. M. CARR.