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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
Latter Would Start
Now, President Would
Wait Awhile.
FAIL TO GET TOGETHER
Executive Talks Before New
Orleans ConVention-HaS
a Busy Sunday

New Orleans, Nov. 1-Ownig to the
departure of many persons counted
upon to take part in the second days
session of the deep waterways conven-
ton there was much uncertainty to-
day as to the program The principal
features Of the day proved to be the
addresses cf Secretary Dickinson and
Clifford Pinchot, chief of the forestry
service. Various questions in connec-
tion with plans for river Improvement
We're discussed pro and con by dele
gates. Sentiment apparently was large
.ly divided.
On Go All Day.
New Orleans, Nov. President
Taft went to bed on his train last
night thorouhgly tired. His New Or
leans friends kept him on the go all
day. He made two speeches during
the afternoon, visited the naval sta
tion and Jackson barracks, rode
through the interesting old French
quarter of the city and attended
sacT ed concert or the campus OF Tu-
lane university.
This busy day. following the activ-
tiles and entertainments Of Saturday,
which did not end until 8 o'clock
in the morning, when supper after
the opera was concluded, brought the
Presidents stay in New Orleans to a
close.
Enjoyed Saturdays Program.
Taft Saturday enjoyed day of the
New Orleans hospitality which he re-
Gently declared that he both "longed
for and feared" From the moment
Of the landing of the Oleander, at
1890, the president was kept going
Gntik past IETahfglt.
Before the waterways convention
in the afternoon, Taft reiterated that
he is in favor of the issuance of
bonds for every deep waterway pro-
ject approved by the competent en-
gineers as practicable and necessary
for the growing commerce.
Went to French Opera.
After an address, the president
lunched with Archibald Blenk, at
tended two football games, attended
dinner in his honor at the Pick
wick club at night and then went to
the gala performance of Les Hugue-
not, a French opera. A supper at
q famous French restaurant ended
the day.
In his address to the waterways
convention where he was enthusias- |
tically greeted, the president declar- |
ed that no progress had been made in |
river navigation in this country in |
more than 40 years. But the water |
ways, he added. must eventually car
ry the bulk of the heavy merchan- /
disc. a declaration that he favored /
the issuance of bonds for carrying |
out the Ohio river Improvement as |
one of the approved projects for in
land waterways was greeted with ap-
plause.
FavorS Bonds.
The Ohio river Improvement will
cost 63,00O,0OO, Taft said, and he
also favored bonds for all other i'm
provements' including the Mississippi
as soon as a feasible project was de-
cided upon and shown necessary and
justifiable. Remarking that the en-
gineers needed S2,0OO,OOO more
yearly to carry on the work of pro-
tecting the banks of the Mississippi
from further sloughing at the out
side of the bonds, the president said.
it was a shame that congress did not
give it to them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
Sneaker Cannon sees eouts.

New Orleans, Ia, Nov. L. Uncle
Joe" Cannon was an interester spec
tator at the boxing matches here last
night In which Young Fitzgerald and
Kitson fought a draw and Jack Rob
ison knocked out Alb Hollander. The
bouts were refereed by Billy Papke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
BODY OF ITO is RECEIVED

Honor Done Assasslnated Statesman
When Remains Reach Toxic.
Toxic, Nov. 1.-THE body of Prince
Ito. who was assassinated Oct. % at
Harbin, Manchuria, was received in
this city this afternoon with honors
consistent with the distinguished ca
reer of the Japanese statesman. The
funeral win be held Thursday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
KING OF ABYSsIAMI ILL

Death of African Monarch May Cause
Complications to Arise.
Rome. Nov. 1.-The latest reports
received here state that King Meme
lik of Abyssinia is sinking fast. 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
OFF BRIDGE TO HIS DEATH
Sterling. Ill.,, Student, Freshman at
Stanford University, Drowned.

DtENHHHDIN = N-A5ENgf NIEN1 1INNHs
Palo Alto, Cal, Nov. Charles
w. Anthony, a freshman at Stan
ford university, was drowned yester-
day morning by riding his bicycle
off OF the Dumbarton bridge into San
Francisco bay. Three companions
threw him a plank, but he could not
reach it. His parents live at Ster-
ling, Ill. He expected his father to
arrive here soon to visit him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01

sEsli 5zieE;;eebap pdize 'stoT7s or Bradshaw
lfAothers st Eenexa, Kan, fearlS ~
Cay. shot and fnortally wouMled "
d. Haskin, town marshall, aff&H an
exchange of shots. One ro5ilef was
also shot, how badly is not kpown,
as all escaped. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-01
SURPRISES ROBBERS
WITH USUAL RESULT

Kansas City, Nov. -Four rob-
bers, surprised at work in the gen.
oral a ,Sst,,s ~ NOV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
A Nine Days Wonder.

Two weeks ago this morning an earth
quake shook down several large cities
and small towns, in Calabria and Sic
lily, destroying, it is estimated, 100000
lives and property values amounting into
the hundred millions. The whole world
paused in its normal activities to express
sympathy and to give generously of its
surplus for the relief of those who sur
yiyed the unprecedented cataclysm. Yet
today comparatively few Americans are
thinking about the horror. The news
dispatches, which for week or ten days
held first place in the papers, have
shrunk to small proportions and now rate
with the ordinary tidings of the days
happenings The collection of funds con-
tinues at a gratifying rate. to be sure,
but the earthquake has ceased to interest
the readers of papers as acutely as it
did a week ago.
This swift passing Of a stupendous event
into the perspective Of the public 8
thought is the result Of the modern
facilities for gathering and printing the
news of the world. In a few hours after
a great disaster has occurred 1t has been
proclaimed in all the cities of the civilized
world in full detail. Within a week it
is thoroughly understood as to cause and
effect. and the great machinery of public
charity has been set in motion for the
succor Of the afflicted. Then something
else occurs to shock the public. or to d.
vert it's attention, and the catastrophe be-
comes an item of history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
The Secret Service

There is no reason why the House
should not have all the facts relating 10
the cost of the secret service The in
CURRY ordered is entirely proper, and
should be made thorough. Congress an
propriates all money for the support of
the government, and has a right to know
If its directions and stipulations have been
observed. or. if dsregarded. why The
total amount for all purposes is enormous
and the secret service bills, at their
largest. can be but drop in the bucket
sim. as that particular fund is now under
discussion, Congress and the country are
entitled TO know all about it.
IL will be a mistake, however If the
inquiry should be permitted TO take the
form of a renewal of the controversy with
the President. That chapter should re-
main closed. Surely the House has every
reason to feel satisfied with the record as
it stands. 1t was affronted by the Presi-
dent, and 1t replied with the proper spirit
and dignity. 1t could not with justice to
itself have remained silent, but it might
had il yielded to passion have gone to
an extreme in expressing its indignation.
No delicate piece of business was ever
better handled
All talk about putting somebody in Q
hole" whether INDUCED in by one side or
the other. is. unworthy Of the, occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Discourag cement.

allus was opposed to these here pes
simistic folks
That used our leading citizens as topics
fur their jokes.
When a man was crowned as leader fur
the people out his way
We ought to bow an lift our hats; that S
what used to say.
But the things that they are sayin' bout
the idols of my dreams.
The way that they ar hintin' round at
profitable schemes,
Have left me so suspicious an so heart
sick an so sore.
guess Pll never give three cheers fur
no one any more!
I've loved the rugged patriots whose
speeches moved my voice
To hours of demonstration. I have
risen to rejoice
With vocal efforts most enough fur
drownin' out the band
That was patiently performin' Hail
Columbia, Happy Land!'
1t makes me shiver when so many ruthless
hands are seen
Stretched forth to snatch the laurel
wreaths from foreheads once serene.
There's no predictin' what new disappoint-
ments are in store.
I guess I'll never give three cheers fur
no one any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

of the lawbreaking element and the pass
ing of jackson City. But the prize-fight
promoters have lately grown bold enough
to adopt the expedient of carrying the
pugilists and spectators from Washing
ton down the river. beyond the waters OF
the District, to hold there the encounters
which they are forbidden to offer within
this jurisdiction. The denial of wharf
privileges will effectively stop this game
1t is not matter of present considera-
ton whether the pugilists, thus thwarted
within the capital area, start their ex-
petitions from one of the states. The
work in hand is to make it impossible
for them to defy the law here in the Dis
trict by openly starting their unwhole-
some enterprises from the local wharves
If this enactment does not put an end
to the game additional legislation Will be
sought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
River Pugilism.

Congress should promptly pass the bill
which the Commissioners are sending to
the Capitol. authorizing them to refuse
wharf privileges to boats on which prize
fights are conducted. The laws now for
bid pugilism within the District and they
are effectively enforced. But from time
to time bruisers meet in Maryland. close
to the District line. with only q pretense
of secrecy and draw their supporting
patronage from Washington. There is no
direct means of preventing these spec
tacles as long as the Maryland authori-
ties fail to act to enforce the state
statutes. There is no ground for COM
plant against Virginia in this respect.
since the rescue Of Rosslyn from the grip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Wall Street,
From the Jersey City Journal.

The man who CANDLES in Wall street is,
to say the least, foolish. He will lose
his money. The chances are about ninety
nine to one against him. He is no more
likely to WIN by betting on rise i'll
stOcks-and that is what Wall street
gambling really amounts lothian by bet
ting on race horses, or on the weather, or
on the haphazard course of events There
is no essential difference between gam
bling in the stock market and gambling
at roulette or faro. One is as hazardous
as the other. All are equally immoral
and exercise the same destructive infiu-
ence upon character. The gambler is not
good citizen. He wants to live by the
losses CT misfortunes of others, and Is
unwilling to contribute his share toward
the productive work of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Mall-Avenue Triangle Foundations

AS far as the people of Washington are
concerned there is no need of refutations
Of the aspersions cast in the Senate last
Friday on the security of the foundations
of the Municipal building or other public
structures within the Mall-avenue trt-
angle Nevertheless it is well that Con-
tractor Parsons has written a letter to
Commissioner mcfarland. printed today.
denying the statement Of Senator Nelson
in the debate to the effect that 1.-The con-
tractor who put up the new District build
ing congratulated himself on the fact
that the building did not sink before he
got through with it." Mr.. Parsons says
that he believes the foundations are ade-
quate and will sustain the weight Of the
superstructure Indefinitely.
1t is to be borne in mind that the
square now occupied by the Municipal
building was the site of a great power
house. The heavy engines that drew
many of the cars of the Capital Traction
system by cables were there located. and
were operated for some years without the
slightest trouble from unstable founda-
tions. The ground was piled" to be
sure. as is the case in practically every
building erected in New York city today.
Buildings continue TO go up anu up dilu
I'D still higher in New York on the same
ground, because of a commercial neces-
sity Here the necessity to erect public
buildings within the Mall-avenue triangle
is neither commercial nor economical.
There is plenty OF room elsewhere. But
this land is now the right place for the
public structures of the future because to
put them elsewhere would destroy the
unity of plan which Is essential in the
evolution of the great capital Washington
is destined to become.
Extravagant exaggerations about the
foundations within the triangle will not
avail to impede the progress of this work
of giving the government an adequate
building equipment. The two houses of
Congress are not to be frightened away
from the adoption of businesslike sys-
tenn of emplacements by the familiar old
bugaboo of the "made land the IAN
cient morass" or the trembling founda-
tions" of the area lying between the
avenue and the Mall. The Municipal
building and the post office. the National
Museum, the State Department and all
the other structures standing or soon to
be erected within this space will remain
stanch and safe for generations to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Let the House show up the President
and the cabinet in this business is a
suggestion heard on the one side Let
the President use all the material he has,
and give names and dates" is sugges-
ton heard on the other side.
This proposition is probably not under
serious consideration. But it should not
even have been suggested Such con-
troversy, waged not for public ends but
under the impulse of personal passion
would injure both sides. The greater the
measure of their success, the more de-
plorable for the country. If it be admit
ted that there is dirty linen in the closet,
1t is to be said that 1t is not always ad-
visable-it does not always contribute to
the public welfare-to wash dirty linen In
public.
The proper purpose of this inquiry-and
probably that will prevails to ascertain
where the secret service in larger field
than formerly may best be employed. and
how much money will be necessary for It's
support. The subject is worthy the at
tention of Congress, and of prompt action.
Because the President befogged the mat
ter by his manner of presenting 1T is no
reason why the fog should not be dis
persed and the matter properly considered.
The fact stands revealed to us all that the
secret service has excellent uses far be-
yond the confines of its former employ
ment, and should, so to say, be brought
by express arrangement of Congress up to
date.
Putting one in hole is game at which
two may play; and when two aroused and
angry contestants with public responsiblll-
ties indulge in it, the shindy Is neither
edifying nor helpful to the pubic Inc
House has an excellent opportunity to do
a good piece of work. and should confme
itself to that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Indiana,

The Indiana legislature will take up the
senatorial matter Wednesday. There are
five candidates, with Mr.. Kern in the
lead. Gov. Marshall will have no part in
the contest. 1t is rumored that Mr..
Bryan has in a quiet way spoken a good
word for his recent running mate, but
particulars are wanting. Why not MIR.
Kern? Few men have played in worse
luck in politics, and yet his neighbors, or
both parties, speak well of him. Should
he fail this time he will probably go
hence and be no more known. Having
tried without success for the governorshp
and the vice presidency, what hope will
be left him If he goes down now?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Change the Date.
From the Savannah News.

Preparations are going forward in
Washington for the inauguration Of Presi-
dent-elect Taft, and all of the prepare
tions are anticipating foul weather on
inauguration day. The weather is nearly
always foul in Washington during the
early days of March. Snow, sleet and
rain, with freezing temperature. have
characterized a great many inauguration
days. and number of the prominent men
of the country have caught thetr death
of cold while attending the inauguration
exercises. Several times it has been pro-
posed that the date of the inauguration
be changed to a more propitious season,
but we Americans are SO welded to our
customs that not even the danger Of pneu-
monia and death can drive US away from
some of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Defiance Of the Courts.
From the New York Pre-,

AT the risk OF appearing ungraciuus we
venture tc ask those New York cous ,tmers
of gas who have thought Mr.. Com )ars
was entitled to defy decree Of the copl
with which he did not agree whethe. they
would also corcede that the gas trust
would be justified in defying the supreme
courts decision that the price to be
charged in this city is eighty cents q
THOUSAND as the legislature has enacted
and not 81. as the monopoly holds to be
a proper charge?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
SIGNS Too Often Overlooked.

what are the first symptoms of in
sanity?''
Now a days" answered the alien1st,
1.-The earliest symptoms seem to be per-
sonal grievance and the purchase of a
six-shooter."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

grin order to avoid delays on account
of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
Or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Some sleuth should be put to work to
set the public at rest by showing that
this first robin OF the season. that makes
such frequent appearance through the
country is an English sparrow in disguise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Growing Suspicious.

"You should remember that public
official is but servant of his country"
YES" answered young Mrs. Torkins,
but aren't few of them little like
the servant we used to have who went
home every night with a market basket
on her arm?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
An Advantage.

"Why do you prefer Italian grand opera
singers?'
Because" answered the impresario,
mot understanding their language, l don't
have to pay so much attention to them
when they get quarrelsome."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

II John D. Rockefeller should really go
in for playwriting, he would probably
show the so-called theatrical syndicate
some financiering that would compel it to
take notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
WileY's Work.

From the Philadelphia North American.
First and last. then and now, against
the odds Of ridicule. money and political
influence. Ir. Harvey w. Wiley has beLn
the crusader for honesty and health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Statesmen have to be exceeding alert
and determined these days to prevent
their names from being used for advertis
ing purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Confirmation of reports concerning the
identity of the next Postmaster General
shows that Mr.. Hitchcock's card index
never errS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Care should be taken to prevent any
such explosion as must occur in case a
message from the White House, on its
way along the avenue, should collide with
a senatorial response
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rural Prosperity.

What you farmers want is uplifting"
said the statesman.
That's right" answered Farmer
Corntossel I've got grand piano,
steam heat and a private gas plant. All
we want now is an elevator in the house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

The Russian government finds it hard to
rebuke Tolstoi in a way that will not
operate as an advertisement for his books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Amounts given away by Mr.. Carnegie
last year foot up to nearly 800, 100000
No wonder he feels more or less independ-
ent of a protective tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Senator Knox is not a large man ply
sically, but man of small stature can
drive an argument or a golf ball as far
a big one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
JOYOUS Prospect.

The aviator bids us hush
Our dull complaints of wintry care;
We will not mind the mud and slush
When we can travel through the air!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Castro is said to be suffering from
stomach trouble. 1t would take more
than dyspepsia to account for his had
disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Reports indicate that Georgia's prohibit
ton laws were not sufficient to put the
New Year resolution wholly out of bust
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Some of Tenneesees night riders are now
rejecting on the inadvisability of keeping
late hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Cuba can take a considerable weight off
Uncle Sans mind by proving once for all
that it is equal to the task Of self-govern-
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

1t will hardly be commended that an ideal
secret service is one that has no secrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

Another thing that might be done with
ex-Presidents is to put them in charge
of the secret service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11
Neuralg

Do you know how to cure it?
Constitutional treatment will, Of
course. But that takes time, and
in the meantime you continue to
suffer. This is where DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills are invaluable.
They stop the pain. The pain is
in the nerves-in the large ones
that is why it is so severe. Anti
Pain Pills soothe these nerves and
bring relief. Get them at any
drug store.
my husband and have been using DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain PILLS for neuralgia md headache for
the past ten years"
MRS THOS LAIDLAW
Yates Center. Kansas.
II first package fails to benefit. money back.
Is doses. Is cents. Never sold In bulk.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. E1khart. Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-11

TIE STAR has a regular and per1na-
nent Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-13

mental order for the expulsion of those tribesmen convicted of gambling. MT. Gill's residence was entered by an infuriated Indian and he was compell- ed to kill the man in defense of his own life and of the lives of his wife and little daughter. After the tragedy at Mcdowell MT. Gill was employed at the local Indian school but after a short time resigned from the govern ment service and took up missionary work in the place where he met his death.
 At the time of his death he was 50 years old. His whole life had been de- voted to the uplift of the Indian and to the establishment of churches among those in portions of the coun- try far removed from church influ- ence.
 The body will be taken to Los An geles for interment and the widow will make her residence for a time at least with her sister, Mrs. William Blount who until recently was a resident of this city Mrs. Gill has the sincere sympathy of large number of friends in this valley.