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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Pensions for old Employees.

One of the great meat packing firms
of Chicago is reported to have evolved
pension scheme for the benefit of
its ten thousand employees, based on
the foundation of joint action by those
workers and the concern itself. While
contribution to the pension fund, those
wage earners who wish to share in its
advantages are to contribute three per
cent of their pay. Out of the money
thus accomplished, annuities are to be
granted to employees who have served
an age of So, the amount depending
on the previous salary drawn. Those
who remain in service longer will get
larger pensions on their retirement.
The plan is notable as another illus
tration of the tendency toward the
systematic pensiOning of employees on
the part of large corporations. Many
important railroad companies have
adopted this method, and it is said
work well in practice, inspiring the
men to keener interest on their task
making them feel that their positions
have a substantial value that is in
creasing, and relieving them of the
fear OF restitution in their old age
When the project is designed on co
operative lines, by which each EN-
ploye himself pays part of his future
Ipension, the Indictment to thrift ant
sobriety, should be all the stronger.
| There are many indications that thi:
movement, in one form or another, /!
destined to spread widely. One of it!
Iaspects is seen in the system unde
which life insurance and annuities are
provided at cost by Massachusetts say
Iings banks. Great Britain has under
taken the scheme of national pensions
lby wholesale for the poor and aged
| American methods, so far, are dis
ltinctly preferable to this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
A Paying Weakness.

For many years certain cid fellow
had been engaged by farmer to gath
er his potatoes 81 fixed sum per acre.
He died, however. and the farmer was
obliged to get another man. A day
or two later the farmer strolled around
TO sec how the new man was progress
Ing. To his surprise, at one end of
the field he found a large heap of
stones.
Here wots this mean?" he de-
handed
We'll, sir" responded the man in
charge of the operation. 1--WE thought
we'd save We bit of trouble next
seedtime. so whenever we finds a
stone in the taties we just dumps 1t
DOWN there"
All" remarked the farmer sadly,
81 shall never find another man like
| .sam. the old one"
"Oh.' replied the other. rather net
tied. why. old Sam was rather blind
an didn't know q stone when he seen
| one"
"Mebbe he didn't. and mebbe he
did, sighed the farmer. but he worn't
so particular about keepin' 'em out Of
the taties. They weighs - London
| Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

said on very suddenly and turned
her face the other way.
It WAS II. The couple from the floor
below who had come up for Il game of
whist had taken their departure. Mrs.
| Baxter was making the rounds OF her
apartment to be sure that all was fast
against the storm, which still ragged
| furiously Polly and Roland stood in
the round bay window looking down
the storm blocked boulevard
what cruel thing a big storm isl"
said Polly
Not this storm. | think 1t is the
finest old blizzard that ever blizzed''
| He tried hard to look into her eyes.
IF 1 could just tell you what this
blizzard means TO me-
| He had been drawing her toward
him with his glance. but now she drew
back and summoned all her dimples.
please. please. not now, not here.
TO be polite
"Don't you want to be politeT" urged
Roland Baxter significantly.
Il don't know. oh. you are not play
ing fair. lis SO SOON
Nothing of the sort" interrupted
Roland reckless,y. 1T happened at 10
o'clock this morning. / remember the
chimes ringing just as 1 looked into
Your eyes for the first time"
And again Polly Hess said 'Oh,"
which. oddly enough. seemed to satisfy
her companion, for he dropped the
heavy curtains. blotting out all sight
Of the raging elements, and drew her
hack into the circle of crimson shaded
lamplight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
The Reformation of Andrew Carne'
gle.

Andrew Carnegie was highly in
teresting witness before the ways and
means committee. Chairman Payne
having whispered to Mr.. Dalzell and
declined TO repeat his remark aloud,
the greatest steel maker in the world
said: Il should say that your words
were, The jig is up"
The jig is up with a spoilatory tar
iff. A revenue tariff we must have,
and it will afford quite as much protec-
ton as any manufacturer really needs.
The country will not put up with any
more tariffs of the Mckinley and the
Dingley variety.
Mr.. Carnegie made merry over the
statement of Mr. Gary that the steel
corporation could get along without
protection, but the smaller concerns
could not. He understands that the
smaller concerns = none are really
small = are just as well able to stand
alone as the immense combination.
He warned the committee against pay
ing much attention to the statements
of interested parties, the only persons
to whom the ways and means commit
tee has been in the habit of paying at
tention. AS for the figures that Mr..
Payne wanted, Mr.. Carnegie said:
"The more figures you get the more
you will be befogged. l don't judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Washington dispatches indicate that
Whitelaw Reid viii be retired by Mr..
Taft as American ambassador to the
court of st. James. Mr. Reid has
maintained his London establishment
at an annual outlay said to approx
mate $1,000,00G. OF course no man
not immensely rich could stand that
as much or tenth as much a year, nc
man in moderate circumstances could
afford to accept the post. John AID
ans, as the first American minister
to England, established a reputation
for republican simplicity which ought
to be adhered to as nearly as reason
able conventions admit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Ycu asked her about dressmaker.
and<she gave you my address whea,
sire thought she was giving you the
dressmakers. That's just like her" p
The Two women laughed il concert
ard than suddenly paused Both had
caught the rumble CT masculine laugh
ter and realized that Roland had risen
and Was standing. altogether expect
ant in attitude and expression.
"Aiy g1n, Miss Do tell me your
name ana stop for d cup OF tea" muir
INJURED Mrs. Baxter. eager to relieve
the girls embarrassment. Miss Hess?
stove and ring for some of that straw
| Derry jail sou love
Mrs. Bauer meant only to undo the
mischief wrought by her voluble and
Inaccurate friend. but in few min
utes she WIS ifs.erciy Interested III
her charniGg if unexpected guest.
They had mutual friends in Denver,
and PolIy's great-grandrather and Mrs..
| 1axtsr's creat-unclc had fought in The
same regiment during the war of 1872.
| So II happened that Roland Baxter
vas just wondering whether the am
5rosia Of the gods and strawberry
sam sandwiches were Interchangeable
terms when somewhere far OF q soft
chime struck five times.
| With the exquisite flush which was
dnc Of her best points Polly sprang to
her feet.
you've been 50 perfectly charming,
2irs. Baxter, that I've lost all track OF
time. and now ii must he quite dark"
Mrs. Baxter was bending her head
Il listening attitude.
Roland, that sounds like sleet II
must be Storning''
Young Baxter fastened to the win
dow and uttered an exclamation OF
dismay.
The worst ever You can't think
Of going out in it, Miss Hess
''Oh. but 1 must. Please telephone
for cab Mother will be so anxious
Baxter rang up the nearest cab sta
| ton.
What's that? Yog :. Guldn't send 9
horse out ii this storm: ire you run
ming an animal society or n transpor.
tGtion line?'
Brief silence, then prolonged wills
tie. and the receiver was hung III
with decision.
No venturing out for you, Miss
Hess" he remarked. with unconceaiei
satisfaction. Its Il blizzard. the sort
we usually get in February, and its
been tying up the town while we've
heen drinking tea
ooh, but l must Mother win worry
Whatever shall do:"
Polly's checks We're pale now, ant
her dimplcs had faded.
do, my dear? Why. we will tele
phone your mother before the Wire.
are down." interrupted Mrs. Baxter
Il trust your grocer and butcher bea
the blizzard. and if you viii be m,
guest until the storm is over
Impulsive Polly sprang forward ant
clasped the hand OF her hostess.
''You are SO splendid. / wish coult
say what 1 feel'- And then, catchin:
the light of a pair of hazel eyes watch
ing her above the telephene book sin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

In the exposition this year the most
rigid tests and examinations were
made before single animal-horse,
hog, sheep or steer-was given place
in the exposition buildings.
The International Live Stock exposi-
ton was established primarily for the
purpose of education. This alone was
the first and only thought in the minds
of the men who originated the plan
which developed into the international
exposition.
students day" was the official title
given to the first day of the big show
test of the representatives Of nine
agricultural colleges for $1,000 worth
of scholarships offered by j. Ogden
Armour. The students judged cattle.
sheep, swine and horses, and except
in one instance team work and indi-
viduaI skill Will count. The exception
was the case of j. G. Troutman Of Man.
haitian, Kan, the son of a farmer, who
pitted his farm experience against the
special training of the college men.
The cause of "higher education" in
scientific cattle breeding and Purdue
university triumphed when Fyvie
knight. the two-year-old Aberdeen
Angus entered at the exposition by the
Indiana university, was named chair
pion steer The animal was awarded
first honors by George Sinclair, the
Scotch judge who came from Edin-
burgh for the express purpose of Sc
Letting the grand champion of the
show.
To strengthen further the claims of
the agricultural colleges and depart
ments of the seven state universities
| which sent cattle to the exposition the
third prize in the grand championship
| class was awarded to Symboleer, an
other Aberdeen-Angus, the entry of
| the Kansas State Agricultural college
| Judge Sinclair awarded the reserve
championship honors to Roam Jim, a
| half brother of Roam King, the year
ling grand champion of the 1907 ex-
| position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

The advertiser who, after starting,
stops to await results, is like the fool
ish farmer who would tear out his
seed from the soil to see whether it
is growing. 1t takes time for a crop
to grow. OF course, there is more
temptation to stop and await results
il the advertiser use a slow medium
than if he invest in space in publica
ton which brings quick action. Re.
turns from good advertising in good
daily newspaper are practically instan
taneous and continuous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Medicine That Is Medicine.

81 have suffered a good deal with
malaria and stomach complains, but l
have now found a remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Bitters: a medicine that is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles, and for
run down conditions" says w. C.
Kiestler, Of Halliday, Ark. Electric
Bitters purify and enrich the blood,
tone up the nerves, and impart vigor
and energy 10 the weak. Your money
will be refunded if it fails to help you.
soc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
CHAMPION MILK cow. E
Animal Worth $4,000 Feature of Chi
Cages Big Stock Shows.

CdSOS Big StOCk SHOWS.
The most notable attraction to Chi
cagoans and visitors at the national
dairy show, Colantha Tvs Johanna,
is the champion milk COW of the
world, owned by W. ]. Gillette of
Rosedale, Wis, who has repeatedly re-
fused offers of $4,000 for this animal
and has had her insured for $4,000.
The official record for this valuable
cow for the last year was 27,432 1-3
pounds of milk, containing 99S.26
pounds Of fat, equivalent to 1900
pounds of butter. With the average
price of butter placed at 80 cents this
COW yielded $500, while the ordinary
milk COW rarely exceeds an average Of
$40.
A herd of thirteen Kerry cows, the
smallest boyines In the world. which
were brought to the United States
from Ireland by their owner, III. P
Crane, millionaire proprietor of the
Wild Rose farm, ST. Charles, ILL.,, att
tracted much attention. The largest
animal in this herd is forty inches
high, but In spite of their diminutive
stature the cows are excellent milk
givers. They average six gallons per
day to the COW. The calves In this
herd are scarcely larger than New
foundland puppies.
Bigger and better than ever before"
was the verdict Of the tens and hun
dreds of thousands Of visitors to the
ninth International Live Stock exposi-
ton held at the Union stockyards Of
Chicago. Domestic and foreign breed
ers focked to the exposition.
The animals exhibited In this show
Of champions, where only two Of the
best In each class were allowed to be
offered, have won prizes all over the
country, and some have been the win
ners at. expositions in other. countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Pure bred sheep from the famous
focks of England with records of cen
turtles almost. the ariStocrats of the
ileecy tribe; pure bred American sheep,
the product of imported sires 2nd
dams. bred TO as high a state of PEI
fecticn as their English cousins anu
dividing the prize honors with them,
sheep Of the great western ranges
where the highest production of both
wool and mutton gradually is forming
new type, were entered in the show.
ing Of sheep, considered one of the
strongest features of the show.
The biggest lot of sheep sent to the
show this year came from the Cana
dams. who sent over herd, or. rather
several herds. numbering go head
In the United States Wisconsin had
the first place, with 142 head
Between 1000 and LOO giant steeds
from Americas and Europe'S best
stables were entered in the draft
horse exhibit equine beauties which
cost fully $4,000 to import. In the
pony classes an unusually large mum
Der of entries were made, particularly
Of Shetlands.
All records We're broken In the nom
nations in the horse and cattle divi
sions of the live stock show, which
competent Stockmen consider tn,
| greatest event of the sort in the
worlds history
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Good Cough Medicine for Children

Good Cough Medicine for Children.
The season for coughs and colds is
now at hand and too much care can
not be used to protect the children.
A child is much more likely to con-
tract diphtheIia or scarlet fever when
he has a cold The quicker you cure
his cold the less the risk. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the sole re.
lance of many mothers, and few of
those who have tried it are willing to
use any other. Mrs. F. +. Starcher, of
Ripley, w. Va, says: 81 have never
used anything other than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for my child en-
and it has always given good sasisfac-
| ton" This remedy contains no opium
or other narcotic and may be given as
confidently to child as to an adult
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

"Are drafts healthy" asked the man
who had been investigating several of
the new health fads.
Not" responded the boarder who
lived in a financial atmosphere, ''un-
less you have the money in the bank
to meet them when they come strag-
Cling in"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

The New York World propounds a
conundrum. 1t says if it takes Is min
utes to move $570,000,OO0 from the
new, how long will it take to move
$29,000,G00 from the Standard Oil
vaults to the United States treasury?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Careful With 1t.

"And this is river" unused the
traveller, gazing down over n dry and
glistening waste Of sand.
You're on, replied the guide This
is the great I6obocbee river of which
you have heard
DO you take it in when,it rains"
asked the traveller, $50 that 1t will not
get wet and warp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

A crank put his arms around the
neck of the president of France and
pulled the old gentleman's whiskers.
Suppose some one had played SIM
liar trick on the president of the
United States-and tickled his chin?
WheWi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Casually mention in the hearing of
your relatives and friends that you
might get yourself that set of beauti-
full books that you have coveted so
long if you didn't have to spend so
much in Christmas presents. 1t will
make them prize so much more highly
the tride that you present them with
st the merry, merry Yuleside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

judge by results. The results are
vast exports of iron and steel and 9th
er manufactured goods, and they are
far more conclusive than alleged costs
of production given by tariff benefi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Humor aue Philosophy
SEASONABLE.
By DUNCAN M. SMITH


The Christmas present problem
Looms largely on our view.
1t takes a lot of money
And judgment to pull through,
Just where to dip in gently
And where far out to reach,
Which ones to be remembered
And what to buy for each.
Before he starts to count them
A fellow wouldn't dream
There were so many children
That held him in esteem,
So many little nieces
And nephews on the list,
Before he takes a census
To see that none is missed.
And, though he is determined
To see it through or bust,
He feels to put it over
That he should own a trust.
His present ready money
May last for half a week;
Then he must strain his credit
Until it springs a leak.
This buying gaudy trinkets
For Archie, Tom and Kate
Is something of a problem.
You'll find this hint is straight.
The Christmas present burden
is on our minds today
Much like an arctic glacier
And will not fade away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

It wouldn't have taken more than 10
lines to inform the discharged colored
soldiers that if they would own up to
guilty knowledge of the Brownsville
hold-up they would be reinstated in the
army. But that isn't the Roosevelt
way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Carnegie says he favors taking the
tariff Off of steel. But maybe he has
designs on the society of humorists
of which Rockefeller has become a
member,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Their Natural Key.

1--WE are going TO form a newsboys
quartet"
THAT will be great"
Novel at least"
II suppose they will sing only II
Geev
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Former Secretary Long says Roose-
welt was not the whole navy at the
outbreak of the Spanish war. but he
cant make Roosevelt believe it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
He Felt the Need,


81 admire myself very much"
'Do you?'
Eyes, l do"
'Why?'
cant you see why?"
"No, / can't, and l don't see bow
anybody else can"
"Well, that's the reason"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Some strange things are happening
these days. From Carnegie's present
mental trend it would not be surpris-
ing if he comes ont for Bryan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
A-pienty.

Christmas comes but once year.
Which seems pretty tough.
When you're buying presents, though.
1t is quite enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Pennsylvania is the banner republi-
can state and whether significant or
not, il is the banner CRATER" state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

The Chicago Medical society wants
a new name for milk. How would
near milk do?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

The United States is the only coun
try where one is majority and he is
the speaker of the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

That Missouri woman who never told
a lie would better not brag about it
until after March T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

The only break in eggs apparent
these days is in the kitchen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill. En-
tered at the postoffice as second-elass
matter1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Mabel ought to
be satisfied with
a ribbon orna-
ment. 1t doesn't
amount to much,
but 1t certainly
does make a great
show, and s b e
ought to be CIV
in G GU some
t b 1 n 6 W or t b
while.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
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.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-28
I2O-


Miss Pauline Kelley returned on the
Flyer last night froul visit with friends
at Muskogee.
Heber Skinner and wife are at Pryor
Creek attending the picnic and visiting
relatives.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-28
College Addition. Harden ReGltJ
Co. Office Cherokee National Bank.
Opportunity Is Seized.

One characteristic of the American
is shown in his cheerfulness under diff
fcuIties, and another in the prompt
readiness with which he turns mishaps
or Just incidental unforeseen happen
ings to his advantage, an illustration
of the latter appearing In sign nailed
to a temporarily boarded up window
from which the glass had been broken
in an uptown drug store.
This glass was broken by the wind,
hut--it was insured
Insure your health BY using Blanks
drugs Guaranteed pure and fresh"
Many people pause to look at the
boarded-up window, and all are curl
GUS to see what it says on the sign
There was a chance here, and the
store didn't let 1t go by.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-28

Mrs Frank Burkhalter has returned from
a visit with Mrs. C. S. Avery at Tulsa.
The Cherokee Investment company last
evening closed deal involving the sale
of the S. B. johnson residence property in
the north part of town to Alfred A. Quinn,
who will improve the property and occupy
it with his family as home.
The merry Company Uill give an
other exhibition at the M. E. church
tonight. A number Of changes wil be
made in the program. Admission, 10
and IS cents.
Amos Staalabarger of Enid, today pur
chased through the Cherokee Investment
company Of ]. w. and f. L. Grr. 1850 acres
of land near Bluejacket. The farm is
well known as the Gore place and lis con-
sidered one of the best in the county be-
ing well improved Mr. Stoalabarger ex-
poets soon to remove with his family to
Vinita to reside.
College Addition. Harden Realty
Co. Office Cherokee National Bank.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-28
HAILEYV|LLE DISASTER
CAUSES BIG STRIKE

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 28-Labor Commits
sioner Dougherty received word last night
that 100 miners walked out at Chant, Ok.
yesterday on strike they have been
compelled to carry their own explosives
into the mines, They now refuse to con-
tinue the practice, owing to the Hailey-
vile disaster.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-08-28
Ths Realksr.
Tonight and Saturday, fair

Local observations. for day pre-
ceding. furnished by C. E. Lahman:
Maximum temperature, 80 degs-
Minimum temperature, G7
Temperature at pm, rs
Precipitation :. ........ u
Wind direction. southeast
Per cent. of sunshine. 100