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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
HurraOr an
PhiloSG
ACROSS THE W;

WE look across the ocea
w And there we see a 81
That with a little stretchir
Would almost be a fight.
Our blooming British cousi
Are torn from stern TO ste
In holding an election.
And do we envy them?
This struggle for the bulge
A ripping catch-as-can.
Appeals TO. you may notice,
The sporting blood OF man.
The spouting of the speakers
AS up and down the land
They go 10 tell their troubles
VIII as a wonder stand.
The lords have said I'm writing
They do not like the bill
Their forces are enlisted
Its little life to kill.
But just when they imagine
They have its tender pelt
Their scalps may turn out danglh
There In the peoples belt.
Yes. Britain is awakening.
We almost feel the Jar
On this side CT the water,
So near and yet so far.
Our cousins who were backward
Have forward set their face
And II we are not careful
May beat US In the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
FURTHER CHANGES
III ROAD OFFICIALS
Reorganization of the Rock Island
Freight Department Is Under
Way.

A practical reorganization of the
freight department of the Rock IS
land system will be effected Satur-
day Under the plan the following
changes will be made:
George f. White. now CONNER
cial agent in Chicago, will become
general agent in that city, succeed
ing F. 0. Jennings, who withdraws
from the Rock Island service and
continues as general agent for the
Frisco and Eastern Illinois roads.
]. l. Hazard has been promoted
from soliciting agent to commercial
agent to succeed Mr.. White at Chi
cago.
H. W. Morris, who has been gen
eral freight agent at Little Rock,
will be made assistant freight traffic
manager at the same place.
H. a. Snyder, who has been as
sistant general freight agent, will
become general freight agent of the
lines of the Rock Island east of the
Missouri river, with headquarters in
Chicago.
R. G. Brown, who has been as
sistant general freight agent, will be
maze SeneTdl freight agent lot inc
lines of the road west of the Missouri
river, with Office in Kansas City.
T. A. CAN'T will be made assistant
general freight agent in Chicago. sue
ceeding Mr.. Snyder.
F. H. Simmons, general freight
agent, will be assigned to other du-
ties.
A number of other changes, prin-
cipally in the outside agencies of the
nnnn No nv ,rilI Ia onrounnad ln4nr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Porto Rico,s Discomfort.

Secretary Of War Dickinson is I'M
derstood to have started on trip Of
Inquiry to Porto Rico at the request
Of the president. 1t is to be hoped that
he will be able to secure definite in
formation regarding the measures re-
quired in that island to confer greater
prosperity and contentment upon its
Inhabitants.
4. It is no secret that MILAN Porto
Ricans who accepted American rule
voluntarily and even gladly when the
flag was raised over them, have shown
intense dissatisfaction with their
status since. This may be due in part
to the denial Of their right to citizen
fhip Or it may be largely caused by
Anic Conditions which this coun-
oAlStvol.. Or it may be
TEA, C0Ffnent at
1873 1920
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Very much, of course, depends upon
[ the point OF view. which is saying
nothing at all since points of view are
not to be had at department stores or
any other establishment catering to
the general wants OF humanity.
Being in love with more than one
girl at time is the way that the aver
age young man has of insuring himself
against damages to his affections.
Don't waste too much time In talk
ing. The logic Of events is the only
thing that most OF us understand any
way.
The lazy man IL simply a man who is
economical Of his strength and energy
and who believes I'm conserving his re-
sources.
You have to work like a drudge TO
get anything that is worth while and.
after all, take long chances on fits prov
ing so.
Man is born to trouble and madly
rushes forward three steps at a time
to claim his inheritance.
Sometimes, 1t is safe to suppose, the
reason a lot of people are looking mis-
cradle and cast down is because his Sa-
tanic majesty has been round collect
ing dues.
1t is always easier to tell how things
should be done than It Is to pay the
bill for the doing of them.
A dollar is worth much or little. all
depending upon how much It made you
dinch or sweat IN the earning Of It.
Some men conserve their affections
so slkillfuIly that It In hard TO believe
that they really have any.
A sprained ankle will usually disa-
bic the injured person for three or
four weeks. This is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamberlain's
Liniment is applied cure may be ee.
fected in three or four days. This iini-
ment is one of the best and most re-
preparations in use. Sold By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
New York and PhiIadeIphIa

cannot be more pleasantly or convent
emily reached than by the Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley double track route via
Niagar Falls. Solid through trains OF
coaches and sleeping cars. Magnificent
scenery.
For descriptive literature apply to
w. S. Cookson, A. G. p. A, Grand
Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

The sale in New York the other day
Of $1,000 miscellaneous mining shares
for $40 in a commentary on the cred
ulity of some investors. a mining pro
moter convicted in a California court
of making false representations in a
mining prospectus. was fined $4,000.
But fraud is by no means confined 30
mining promotion. and there are graft
ers even in clerical garb who put
forth false representations concerning
the needs OF their charge and exploit
The generosity of the philanthropic.
These are the most reprehensible
rogues because they use the livery If
The Lord to serve selhshness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
LOSES JOB; KILLS SELF
AnOther's appointment as Postmaster
Followed by Suicide.

Springfield, Ill., Dec. 30-W. E. Vir-
den, for 10 years mailing clerk at the
TaylorviIle. ILL.,. postoffice, committed
suicide last night because of disap-
poiatment in failing to be appointed
postmaster at Taylorville.
For several weeks it was known
that a change was to be made in the
postmastership and on the strength Uf
an agreement with Postmaster ]. r.
Smith Virden expected to be appointed.
Announcement that w. D. Hardy
had been given the place was received
yesterday afternoon. On receipt Of
this information Virden left the post
Office, purchased revolver, and shot
himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
IN BANK GUARANTY MOVE
Governor ShalIenberger of Nebraska
Favors TPi-State Conference.

FavOrs TPi-State Conference.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 30.-Governor
Shallenberger has sent letter to
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma &C
quiescing in the suggestion of the
latter that a conference of the gov
errors of Nebraska, Oklahoma and
Kansas be held to adopt policy con-
corning bank deposit guaranty laws.
The suggestion is made in view of
the action of the courts declaring IL
legal the enactments of Nebraska and
Kansas.
Governor Shallenberger announc-
ed his willingness to cooperate and
suggested Jan. Is, at Washington,
when there is to be a meeting of
many governors, as the time and
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
VAST STEEL DEAL Is MADE
Trust AbsOrbs Monongahela River
Coal and Coke Company.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 30.-The United
States Steel corporation yesterday alb
sorbed the Monongahela River Coal &
Coke company, branch of the Pitts
burg Coal company. The action follow
ed meeting in New York Tuesday. 1t
is reported that the deal involved $780,
000,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

mo" said the man approached by /
stranger, who claimed TO be an old nc
quaintance, IT can't recall that eve
saw you before"
"oh. yes. you didw
whereabouts?
"Just think a minute and see II you
can't place me-"
well, your face does seem familiar.
Did you ever travel with a circus as
the dog faced boyT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

APPLY illustrating the proveroial
thrift of the French IS the discovery
Of $4,000 forged French postage
stamps indicating superior workman
ship in execution Of the design. The
average government would have de-
stroyed the stamps, but not so the
French. The stamps were put into
circulation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Two Quarts of WHISKY Kill,

Rockford, ILL.,, Dec. BON. A.
Witt of Harrington. Kas., was taken
eff an interurban car in an uncon-
scious condition yesterday, and died
at the city prison few hours later.
He is said to have drunk nearly two
quarts of whisky while travelling
from Marengo to Rockford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

How many words will be in the
promised special message on the
trusts? The trusts must go! Give
EN- fits" 4 six-word message will
satisfy the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Stuna for is Years

by indigestion's pangs = trying many
doctors and $500 worth Of medicine in
vain. B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside, N. c.,
at last used DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
and writes they wholly cured him.
They cure constipation, biliousness,
sick headache. stomach, liver. kidney
--.'aa-hazyel troubles. 25 cents, at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
A Useful Subject.

A Useful Subject.
Surprising the number of schemes
there arep'
How do they make them all work ?"
You know a sucker is born every
minute"
Say, you know my brother BfnY
Eyes"
''WeIl, 1 think he was born twins.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
LOOKING One,a Beat.

It's a woman's delight to look her
best, but pimples, skin eruptions. sores
and boils robs life OF Joy. Listen!
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them:
makes the skin soft and velvety. 1t
glorifies the face. Cures pimples, sore
eyes. cold sores, cracked lips, chapped
hands. Try it. Infailible for piles. 25
cents, at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Saved Rent.

$50 you have an automobile"
yes, a fine one"
where have you built your garageT
81 have none"
How do you manager
'Well, you see, the machine is In
the repair shop so much OF the time
that haven't felt the need Of one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

With due respect to the statisticians
Of the postof1ce department. The pun
lie may be permitted to doubt that the
deficit in the carrying of second class
matter newspapers and periodicals.
amounts to SG4,0G0,Oo0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
No Diversion.

No Diversion.
who is that pompous looking
manT
HE is president OF a bank"
81 wonder II could borrow a dollar
of himY'
II should say notr'
why notr'
Because lending money is his bust
ness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Facts Enough.

Facts Enough.
'TWhat do you know about the Wild
ow who has moved in across the
way?"
mot a thing"
who knows herr
Nobody in the neighborhood."
'ThatH be enough for the gossipA
What more could they askT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

William NJ Anpt OF Cincinnati, who
died the other day. left s150,0O0 TO the
city to pay for popular concerts. \
lover of music himself. he felt that
philanthropy should do what the re-
sources of cities prevent them from
doing-provide opportunity for the
masses to hear the music of the
masters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

By fixing your mind daily upon the
figure 10 you may get yourself into
readiness for properly dating things
next January
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

The man who is too lazy to fan him
self in the summer may be relied upon
to kick at having to carry in coal just
now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

The book that will be published after
the return from Africa will not be en-
titled The Experience of a Molly
coddle."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

People who have been eating dog
fish which they bought for cat fish
have been putting on more dog than
usual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

1t is not too early now to hope that
the coming year will be a prosperous
one for all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. III. EEn-
tered at the postof1ce as second-ciass
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

The belt line should be the main &C
complishment for Rock island in 1910
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

VIII it be necessary to put runners
on the water wagon?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

BY THE ). w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

Being in love with more than one
girl at a time is the way that the aver
age young man has of insuring himself
against damages to his affections.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13
Capt. Brown Leaves Frisco in Search
of Fabulous Sum.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-Captain
James Brown, who was a member of
a party that searched for the famous
Cocos island treasure in 1850. sailed
again for the south seas today to re-
cover the spoils of the Spanish free
hooters taken from them by Captain
Smith of the schooner Black Witch,
which sailed from Salem, Mass, in
1920.
Ever since that time venturesome
treasure seekers have sought the rich
loot, but all that has ever come of
their saerch has been countless ro-
mances of the sea.
According to an interview given by
Captain Brown before he sailed, the
reason for the failure was the fact
that the party which he accompanied
in 1850 removed the treasure from the
Cocos to another island of the south
Pacific.
sailed with Captain Henry Smith, son
of the doughty seafarer who relieved
the Spanish ships of their great treas
are. According to the captain, the
treasure was found and 100000 was
removed to Australia after the schoon-
er had broken up and all of the crew
except the captain, the steward and
himself had persisted. The remaining
$50 100000 was buried on another is
land. Before this country was reach
ed the captain and steward died, SO he
claims that he is the only living man
who knows the whereabouts Of the
treasure.
Captain Brown left this port on
board the Mariposa and he plans tc
outfit a small steamer when he
reaches the group of islands where
the treasure is buried. He has fam,
| lily in Providence, R. I.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13
HEPBURN STATES
HIS POSITION

Some have criticised Senator Hey
burn, claiming that he is opposed to
postal savings bank. The dispatches,
undoubtedly colored by political enc
mics, have indicated as much. In an
swering a Caldwell person, Senator
Hepburn states his position clearly
and unequivocally. LII his letter he!
says of his opposition to the proposed
bill:
"It is not directed against the sys-
tenn of postal savings banks, but
against the particular bill under con-
sideration. The terms Postal Saw
ings Bank Bill" and Direct Primary
Elections" and forest reserves" are
mere labels to be placed upon legis-
lation. The important question is not
in the label, but in the contents of
the bill. However desirable it may
be to have legislation upon those sub
iects we can not be governed in ar
irving at our conclusions by the sla-
bel which is to be placed upon the
package. You may write the label
pure gold" and insert in the package
sawdust. The important duty of a
senator is to see that the contents of
a package are true to NAME"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13
Bank Statements.

The reports of the condition of the
First, Western, and American National
banks appear elsewhere in this is
sue of The Tribune. The First Ma
tional is the oldest in the town and
stands at the head with footings ex-
ceeding three-quarters of million
dollars 1t is one of the strongest in
situations in the state. The Western
is a comparatively new bank. 1t has
been In existence about three years,
It's totals are now approaching the
half million mark. II Is also safe and
sound. The American is just kid 1t
is six months old and now exceeds
$100,000.O0. 1t is growing rapidly.
The banks of Caldwell are in fine
condition. Caldwell has four strong
prosperous banks. There Is not a
town In Idaho with Caldwell's popula-
ton that can anywhere approach this
city.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13

too much of a hurry about getting wa
ter on the cemetery, that the country
was on the eve of a boom, that it
would not be wise to act in this matter
until the proposed improvements at
the pump house had been made. Mr..
for further time. Cupp and Jones
combatted Lowell's argument, even so
far as to intimate that there was
something shady in asking for the de-
lay But Lowell don't care about a
little thing like an intimation and kept
his temper. The final wind up was
like some of the editorials appearing
in the Statesman-there was nothing
to it. 1t will doubtless come up for
consideration at the next meeting;
it has been doing that for the last
two years. 1t was decided to call for
bids for a new pump and motor for
the pump house This is as it should
be 1t might be possible if the pres
ent council should continue in Office
for another term that by the advice
of the Tribune they would ripen into
first class officers. They are all able
men, but some need fixing.
After the buAiness had been dis
posed of and the council was about
to adjourn, deputy policeman and ex-
officio dog catcher Waldrodt address
ed the council, wanting to know If the
chief of police or the mayor was his
boss-if the former, he would resign
but If the latter, he would continue in
the service. Neither the mayor OF
council could give him the desired in
formation and Abe is, figuratively
speaking, suspended in the air. Chief
Hodson stated his side of the question
at issue. From the statement made
by Mr.. Hodson, 1t appears that his
deputy had knocked drunken man
down and otherwise brutality treated
him and he had ordered him to take
off his star. If there is any one thing
more than another which Abe de-
lights in it is in wearing the star, and
no one can blame him for not wanting
to surrender 1t. The question was
unsettled at the time of adjournment
with Hodson a little in the lead
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13
BRISK WEEK IN SOCIAL
CIRCLES OF Caldwell

Mesdames A. X. and c. d. Steunen-
berg and ]. H. Lowell entertained at
an enjoyable Kensington on Friday
afternoon last at the home of Mrs. A.
X. Steunenberg. About so guests were
present.
The regular tea of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Presbyterian church
was held at the home of Mrs. G.. H.
Van Wyngarden on Wednesday af-
ternoon. A very pleasant time was
enjoyed by all. Mesdames Van Wynn
garden, Ollie, Ruddock, Brobst, and
Sanburg were hostesses. About 40
ladies were In attendance.
Mrs. H. b. Aven entertained at 500
on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Chas.
Baker won the prize, a pretty hand
painted bowl. The guests were Mes
danes Boyes, Barnard, Bryan, c. Ba-
ker. Andrews, Cue, Ruby, Hedden,
Dorman. T. Murray, Roberts. G. Da-
Wis, Williamson, Miss Madden. Out
of town guests were Mesdames Chris
Jensen of Jerome and Walllng of
Nampa.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13

did honor the request of the city coun-
Gil, and deposited said funds with the
American State Bank.
On the list day of December, the
said depository, it appears filed SUI
rety bond for 100000, leaving the
personal bond that had already been
filed as it was In view of the opinion
| had had already from the city at
torney previously, l felt that the or
dinance under which bids for the de-
post of the said funds of the city had
been called for, had not been COM
piled with, either by the council or by
the depository, and that it was not
my duty to deposit the funds in the
depository named, until the ordinance
was complied with.
Whenever the ordinance is complied
with on the part of the council and
depository, l am ready, at all times
to comply with the same.
Respectfully,
NELLIE ]. WILLIAMS
Treasurer City of Caldwell
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13
CITY COUNCIL LABORS
and Brings forth MOUSE

The city council held an adjourned
session Thursday night for the pur-
pose of completing the unfinished
business left over from the regular
meeting. When Mayor Smiths fist
struck the table every one of the six
councilmen were present. The first
business was the appointment of
judges, clerks, and registers for the
coming city election.
First Ward
Registrar-Mrs. Ida Beal.
Judges-James Patton, Mrs. Zilpha
Miller and DR.. w. G. Maxey.
Clerks-Mrs. Cora Beal, and Mrs.
Carrie Blatchley.
Distributing clerk-Mrs. E. G,
Moore.
Second Ward
Registrar-Mrs. Villa Wilson.
Judges-William Kinkade, Miss
Jennie D. Wood, and T. F. Bridges.
Clerks-Mrs. Matte K. Zeh, and
Mrs. M. d. Parker.
Distributing clerk-Mrs Villa Will
son.
Third Ward
Registrar-Miss Lillian Potter.
Judges-Thomas Crawford, J. H.
Simpson, and F. L. Kellar.
Clerks-Mrs. Mary Meek, and Bertha
Cupp.
Distributing clerk-Miss Lillian
Potter.
The next important matter for con-
sideration of the council was the plan
of irrigating the cemetery. This GEM
etery proposition has been confront
ing the present city administration
so long that it has grown whiskers
and they are turning gray Numerous
bids were opened and then a general
medicine talk ensued. J. H. Lowell
was present and as this was his first
appearance before this august body
he was granted permission to state
his views as to the best plan for irri-
eating the ground In question. Low
ell has been talking boom and expan-
sion so long that he Is fairly saturat-
ed with the idea His only argument
was that the council should not be in
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-02-13

Coroner A H. Lang was called to
Caldwell Thursday for the purpose
of investigating what appeared to be
case of crime, but after a most
searching investigation by a coro-
ner's jury it proved to be an accident
and not criminal intent.
From the evidence presented to the
jury, the following are the facts; 1t
appears that the illegitimate child of
Miss Matilda Edison died suddenly
and was buried the afternoon of the
same day, consequently neighbours
tongues began to wag until the Off
GERS were called upon to have the cor
oner make an investigation. Coroner
Lang arrived in the city Thursday and
Immediately had the remains exhum-
ed and taken to the Jones Undertake
ing parlors, where Drs. Cue and Gun
examined the body of the infant, but
failed to find any marks of violence
on the body. The first witness called
was the mother of the child, who
swore that she would be Is years old
the 10th of this month, and that she
was the mother of the child. In her
own language she stated that she and
| the baby retired to bed on the might
of January 28th at about nine O'Clock