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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-26
0RVILLI WRIGHT TO FLY
AGAIN IN GOVERNMENT TEST.

WASHINGTON, March 26-Aerial
flight at Fort Nyer, where the Govern
ment aeronaut'cel tests We're held last
summer will b. resumed in May, The
Wright brotha!s are expected to arrive
with their aerpvlGne before the first OF
Iune. Orville "! .ght. who was serious
~ injured in t.. reCk of his aeroplane
Al Fort Myer last September, hopes TO
complete the official trials of the aero
plane himself In letter received
here to-day from France he says: III
am sufficiently recovered | will COM
plete the demonstrations myself
The Wrights have contract to full
Ill at Rome, 10 which city they have
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-26

NNi oOi'i' olIlIllS NOOIll
land Dining Room
the complete outfit
costs you $3.50, on
which you are asked to
pay but SIS at time Of
purchase. We immedi-
ately deliver every.
thing to your fiat
you start housekeeping
at once and pay the bal
ance of your bill at the
rate OF 81 PER week.
Figure for yourself and
see whether thise.p,an
don't beat boarding.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-26

This simple remedy enabled me perUa.
nently to find entire relief from all trace OF
unwecome hair, aud forever end my EN-;
barrassuleut. IL is simple. safe. sure and
can be used privately AZ home. without
fear OF pain or biemsh II makes the ee,
trio needle entirely unnecessary
WIN tell in derai! tuI particulars to
same happy results as | did. All ask is a
tuo.cent stamp for reply Address Caroline
Osgood, 593 T. Old p o. n. Providence. r. l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-26
WESTON HEADS FOR BUFFALO

BATAVIA. y. Y. March is.-Edrard
Payson Weston. refreshed after good
nigkts rest. left Bergen at si5 A. NJ
to-day on his trip to tho Pacific. lie
ALL probably remain III Buffalo to-
,ight
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-26
Woman Sent Postal.

ms pOsthl sent 10 the ldtAeE Seems
to substantiate the theory held by the
police. The writing was that of
woman. 1t was in pencil, and some Of
the words were nearly undecipherable.
The writer said nothing about want
ing money. She attempts to convince
the parents that they will never see
the boy again.
Make up your mind, you stupid
father" It ran.
The postal was written by woman
Of no especial culture or education
The writing was not that Of young
woman. The mother believes the WON
an who wrote the postal has her boy,
and that he is not mile away from
the little butcher shop.
oh If were man and could go
from one house to another and look
for my poor Tony" she said to-day.
we ell feel now that my boy was
sto,en-not for any ransom. bat by
some woman who wanted him for Ner
own She had seen him often and
learned to love him. She had no chill
,rrn OF her own and stole him to bring
him up as her own boy
The mother is the picture OF absolute
dependency At times when the police
or some reporter calls her spirit re.
VIZ, OLt most OF the day long size sits
IN the room at the rear OF the little
store buried in grief. She has become
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: 81 want to go on record
as saying that I regard Electric Bit
tiers as one Of the greatest gifts that
God has made to woman" writes rms.
o. Rhinevault of Vestal Center, n. Y.
q can never forget what it has done
for me-" This glorious medicine gives
a woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body
and jubilant health. 1t quickly cures
nervousness. sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and dizzy
spells; soon builds up the weak, ailing
and sickly Try them so cents, at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
The New Lord Mayor of London.
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Bishops Kitten.-A Christmas Story.
Copyrighted. 1903. by Literary Press.

ice in this house tonight. Can you tell
me-
NO; it's Christmas night" said the
man. hurrying on.
He had mistaken the night and all
this long journey. Too bad. kitty"
he said to the head which was just be-
meath his chin and which was giving
utterance to the widest and most hope
less bowls. LAS | have nothing else
to do. though. perhaps ] might find
place where they would give you a
little milk and maybe adopt you"
A little distance farther on there
was house where there was a fire in
the front room, and he could hear
mans voice within. All. here was the
place. 4 man would understand the
situation.
ring at the bell and the door was
flung open and man stood on the
threshold. THAT you. Fred?" he ask
ed, peering into the darkness.
NO, it is not Fred" replied the btsh-
op mildly. and then he repeated his
formula.
See here, my man. said the person
in the doorway, Il don't know whether
you're crazy or on jag. but you'd
better hurry on, for it is mighty near
time for the copper on this beat to git
around"
The bishop drew his splendid figure
erect and walked on. "All men are
becoming pessimists," he said to him
self and the kitten.
Perhaps it was this gloomy thought
bat = hA I-if5np In
and surpass all its previous efforts in
the way of soul stirring walls. The
bishop set his lips in Il hard line
I'm going to lind something for this
kitten to eat" he said. half aloud. and
when the bishop said things in thar
way it was as well for circumstances
to yield.
a tiny cottage stood at a street cor
ner-such tiny cottage that it seemed
to have been crowded into the corner
as an afterthought when the place was
already full. There was Il light in the
front room. and as the bishop had
grown desperate be walked up the
small stoop and rang the bell.
a young man opened the door. There
was an electric light a few feet away.
and the bishop saw by it that the
young man had u pale face and that
his hair was tumbled as though by
restless fingers. While he was noting
these things he was telling about the
kitten.
Il have applied to several people"
he added. but they seem to look upon
me as dangerous and suspicious char
acter. L hope you will be more gener-
Gus in your judgment"
The young man had started at the
sound of his voice, but he opened the
door wider.
Come in he said. II think we
will be able to find the kitten some
thing to eat"
slender slip of a girl arose from
her seat near the fire and went into
the other room. She came back pres
emily with saucer of milk aud set it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

seconded by McNealy, was adopted.
Alderman Blochlinger presented a
petition from the West End settlement
for free water and moved that the Pc
tition be granted, which motion, being
duly seconded by Alderman Utke, pre-
vailed.
Upon request of Alderman Blochlin-
ger, Mr.. Leopold. representative of the
Pittsburg Filter Manufacturing COM
pany, was heard by the council upon
two proposed additions to the filter
contract. Alderman Utke moved that
the matter of the proposed additional
clauses to the filter contract be taken
under further consideration, which mo
ton was duly seconded. Alderman
Ellinwood moved as a substitute that
the matter of the additional clauses be
referred to the ordinance committee,
the finance committee. the city attor-
ney and the city engineer and that
each alderman be furnished with a
copy of the contract and report at the
next meeting of the council. Substi-
tute carried
Alderman Ellinwood reported a dan
gerous sidwalk on Thirty-eighth street
and requested that the street commits
sioner Immediately repair the same.
Alderman Ellinwood offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the mayor and al
derman of the Sixth ward compel the
party taking away the dirt off of Sew
enteenth avenue and east of Twenty
fifth to Twenty-ninth street, to remove
the stumps and gutter the avenue SO
as to allow the water to run off easily
which was duly adopted.
Upon motion the council adjourned
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Industrial Slaughter.

1t has been said that the cheapest
dustrial output of the United States is
human flesh and blood.
While his may not be literally true,
it is striking as an exaggerated express
sion of the disregard of the country
and it's government for the appalling
toll that is paid every year in the lives
and limbs of producers.
The census bureau has gathered sta
tistics which show that 100, 900 persons
are killed annually while at work.
This takes no account of the many
more thousands maimed-many~o
whom are left hopeless burdens on the
community
Several careful students of industrial
conditions estimate the number of
workmen killed and MANNED IN sin
gle year at 100000.
These figures make war seem like
harmless pastime. The last great con-
fiict between nations of the first rank
appalled, the world with its slaughter
Yet in that war the total number kill
ed and wounded on the Russian and
Japanese sides were fewer than $780,
900.
Two days killing in the mines,
workshops and on the railroads of the
United States represent a greater loss
of life than the total of Americans
killed in battle during the war with
Spain.
ActuarieS have reckOned that the
slaughter and manning of workmen in
this country impose an annual direct
loss of between $30OO0O,O 900 and $780,
600, 600.
Without entering into the details Of
comparisons with other countries it
may be said that the railroads of Eu-
rope kill only about one-tenth as many
as the railroads of this country, and 1T
is claimed in a German official report
that So per cent of the accidents N
that country are preventable.
Illinois furnishes its share of this
awful industrial slaughter And it IS
probable that a very large proportion
of the accidents in this state are pre-
Ventable. Greater safeguards should be
thrown around the lives of the work
men of Illinois. and it is the duty of
the general assembly which meets in
special session. to provide by law
for more perfect methods of pro-
tecting the lives of the working people
of the state.
Simply from the point of view of
public economy it is a crime that this
industrial slaughter should exist; for
10 other waste can compare with the
destruction OF the makers of wealth.
Every life uselessly sacrificed is at
once a perversion and an indictment
of civilization
AS our industrial life at present is
governed by the principle of Immediate
profit. the most effective way to lessen
the awful loss of life is to make it un-
profitable. A way can be found, #
the people really want to dc it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Effect of Higher Hosiery Duties.

3 Chicago Tribune: The American con-
( sui at Chemnitz describes the method
of getting around the higher duties on
cotton hosiery imposed by the Aldrich
tariff. The great bulk of the trade has
been in stockings retailing here at 70
cents pair. The problem was to main
tain that price in spite Of the advance
in duty The importers have slightly
Iessened their margin OF profits. The
manufacturers have done the same
and are also turning out styles OF
hose which are slightly inferior IN
and workmanship TO those
hitherto supplied to the American -
cent trade. The American importers,
says the consul. will continue to buy
freely In the Chemnitz market until
the home manufacturers shall be able
to offer better goods at the current
prices.
This must be a cruel disappointment
to those manufacturers. They had
taken it for granted that they would
have the American consumer at their
mercy through the tariff legislation
which congress gave them in the face
Of universal protests. II appears that
they are not yet rid OF German COM
petition. But while their hopes have
not been realized, the American con-
sumner is faring a little worse than I'M
der old conditions He can still get
a pair of stockings for % cents, but he
will notice presently that they do not
last so long as they used to. In reali-
ty he will have to pay little more for
his footwear, and nobody is benefited
thereby
This is the way in which one of the
provisions of what it's trainers call
The best tariff that ever was enacted
works out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
FARMERS HALL OF
FAME IS OPENED
Unique Ceremonies Take Place at
State University in Honor of
Inventor of Reaper.

Urbana, ILL.,, Dec. 16-The Illinois
Farmers Hall of Fame twas yes erday
opened with ceremonies in honor of
Cyrus Hall Mccormick, inventor of
the reaper, whose name and portrait
are the first to be admitted. The
painting of Mr.. Mccormick by G. A.
P. Healey was unveiled by Muriel
Mccormick.
Dean David Kinley headed the re-
ception party to the train from Chi
cago bearing members of the Nc
Cormick family and other Chicago
ans. The visitors were taken to the
physics laboratory, where President
James spoke a few words of informal
greeting. The university was in
spected briefly. A reception at the
woman's building followed the
ceremonies. Messages and greetings
from all over the world were read.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
DoIIiyer,s Brave Stand.

Senator Dolliver, once the leader Of
the Iowa staIwarts and now an insur-
gent, is handling Cannonites without
gloves He recently said: The time
when the skin games can be worked
On the people with the unanimous
consent of congress will never come
again. When l am asked why l do
not vote with the majority, | say, Not
until l have made chemical analysis
Of it, 1t is the duty of the representa-
lives of the people to study their in
:erests and to respect their opinions
without being subject to party dicta-
ton. The public would be inclined to
look with more favor upon a protest
made in its behalf by Independent SEN
ators and representatives than by the
successful bluffs described In the pres
dents Winona speech, which was in
spired by combination Of worsted
spinners and Rocky mountain wool
growers to defeat all tariff legislation
unless it conformed exactly to their
private interests. The real insurgents
at the extraordinary session of con-
gress are not the few men who tried
to represent the public interests faith
fully and carry out the pledges of the
party platform. but the interesting
group Of private interests, before
whose threats of defeat of legislation
the leaders of tbe~party bowed down
for the sake of harmony. 1t will be a
queer state of the public mind when
representatives of the people are sue
cessfulIy read out of the party In ord
er to secure solidarity organized
around merely private matters" Then
he went on to say that the republican
party is like an old man. Some people,
you know. as they grow older, become
more thoughtful of others, respect
their rights more and are wiser men,
while others develop in the opposite di-
rection and become cross and narrow
SO, the solution is up to the new vot.
ers, millions Of whom are coming to
the front"
In his fight against the interests
Senator Delliver not only has his state
behind him but the middle west as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Continued from Page Two.)


$40. All f o. b., Rock Island For
city building IL lump delivered as
wanted at $2.S5.
Chas. L. Myers-For waterworks, +
o. b.. Rock Island: "11A" Springfield
screenings at $1.471A per ton; go
Springfield screenings, S1.62 per ton;
"%x11a" screened coal, SLIP per ton.
Coal Valley Mining company-For
waterworks, f. o. b., mines: "a"
screenings at 60; '11a" screenings at
95; "a XII II nut coal at S1.2O. Freight
rates on each of above Goals being so
cents per ton to destination. For city
buildings, f. o. b., mines: &c" lump,
$3.50; Standard lump, $1.7O. Freight
rate being So cents per ton to Rock Is
land
Rock Island Sand & Gravel Co.-For
waterworks, f. o. b., waterworks
switch: Screenings same as have been
furnished s1.45 per ton; Nut No ;,
S1.7O per ton. For city buildings, de-
Iivered by wagon as ordered: Screened
lump coal, $3.50 per ton.
Central Illinois Fuel Co.. per F. F.
Young.-For waterworks, f. o. b., Rock
Island: Springfield "3" screenings at
$1.40 per ton; Springfield - screen
ings at s1.371s per ton; Harrisburg
%" screenings at S175 per ton; Har-
risburg "11a" screenings at $1.65 per
ton; Franklin Co. "2" screenings at
$170 per ton; Shoal creek washed
screenings at SITS per ton. Two or
three cars per week as needed.
Alderman Holzhammer moved that
the several bids for coal be referred to
the waterworks committee to report
back to the council their recommends
tions. Alderman Blochlinger suggest
ed as an amendment that the finance
committee be included in the motion.
Amendment accepted by the mover
and seconded and carried.
The clerk read the monthly report
of the police matron, police magistrate,
plumbing inspector and superintendent
of waterworks. On motion of Alderman
{olzhammer the reports were received
and placed on file.
The clerk read a request from Ward
& Mcmahon to make a sewer connec-
ton Upon motion, referred to the
sewer committee with power to act.
The clerk mentioned complaint by
Simon Lemon who was assessed for
Second ward sidewalk for ten feet
where he only owns six feet; also an
other case of Harriet NJ. Eckhardt, as
sessed for the wrong lot; and request
ed that the two cases be referred to
the city attorney and city engineer TO
investigate. Alderman Utke moved
that the two cases be referred to the
city engineer and alderman of the
ward to investigate and report. Car
ried.
The clerk read a communication
from the Tri-City Electrical workers
relative to the Central Union telephone
company's proposed ordinance. Alder
man Utke moved that the communica-
ton be referred to the meeting of the
committee of the whole a week from
next Tuesday night and the ordinan ce
committee, which motion. being duly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
HIrCOr and
Philosophy
Dy DUNCAN n. SMITH
CHEAP REMEDY.

U1HE greatest cure for worry.
i II that way you're inclined.
Is to get very busy;
Have something on your minds
Endeavor to accomplish
Two peoples work. Old chap.
And you'll forget yoIr troubles
And want to take a nap.
The man SO full of business
He don't know where TO look
VIII notice just in passing
That worry gets the hook.
Perhaps he may be- able
Two things at once 70 do,
But doing that VIII leave him
No time for feeling blue.
Though trying this prescription
At first may cause a pain,
It's cheaper than a doctor,
So please do not complain.
To strain your back little
And cause the sweat to start
Is easier and better
Than tits to break your heart
Then take a turn at labor
And drive your cares away.
AS long as you are idle
Depend on them to stay.
Relief is for the taking.
Why all these Ills endure?
Strip off your coat and collar
And try the labor cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
DEPOSED SHERIFF FIGHTS
Davis, Ousted After Cairo IynChing,
Scores the Governor

Scores the Governor
Cairo, H., Dec. 16.-Frank E. Davis,
does not propose to accept the deci.
sion of Governor Charles S. Deneen de
prlving him of that Office. He will
bring suit to test the constitutionality
of the law under which Deneen acted.
Mr.. Davis has employed w. S. Dew
ey and Angus Leek TO bring proceed
ings to test the law.
According to the attorneys who are
now looking into the law, quo warranto
proceedings may be begun in the cir
cult court at any time, and it is posi-
BILE, if action is taken at once, to get
the case before the Illinois supreme
court at its February term so as to
get an early decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

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
Liniment is applied cure may be ef-
fected in three or four days. This lini-
ment is one of the best and most re-
markable preparations in use. Sold by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
TO PROSECUTE ALDERMEN
Action Taken on Report of $1,000
600 Graft in Montreal.

Montreal, Dec 16.-As the result
of exposures made in Judge Cannon's
report on civic conditions in Montreal
it is announced that steps will be
taken at once to bring to trial the IA
city officials and others charged with
malfeasance. According TO his state
ment on the city's income for the
past six years, S7,2OO,0OO has been
feloniOusly used by the aldermen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

The Terre Haute Star asks: 'Tf the
suffragettes desire to ape the so-called
sterner sex. why don't they carry on
their operations in a more manly
way?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Cruel.

''You are going to get married and
you don't know a thing about house
keepingF'
But can't / learn?"
do you love your intended hus-
bandY
"Of course | do"
"And you are going to practice on
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

The best recognition of the Christ
mas spirit is to be found in remember
ing the unfortunate. Think of the poor
children you are capable of making
happy-if you try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

"The engineer had been on duty IS
hours and was asleep" In such cases
the old recipe for safe railroading
would apply: Tie a manager to the
cowcatcner''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

we'll He takes a bold stand and is hast
ening the day when the party collar
will not be considered an emblem of
party servitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Hard on Doc.

Our place is beautiful and sweet.
And realthful every breeze that blown.
No sickness here. but bright and clear
Each cheek in healthy beauty CLOVIS.
One public Office doesn't pay.
1t to it's holder brings no wealth,
For in this free community
Our doctor is the bored OF health"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

The recently formed telephone and
telegraph trust is to be fought by a
combination of Independents. The pub
JIG will have to listen to some loud
.hollering now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Mo ConversationaIist.

Glow do you get on with your auto
mobile?"
VERY WE'LL
"Can you understand itT
mot "a word. DO you suppose l can
talk that chug-chug languageF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

G A divorce play which had created 4
sensation in Paris was a fiat failure in
New York. 1t was too much like put
ting on play with the cooking of all
ordinary meal as the main theme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Plain as Print.

Does the future promise fiyingf
VIII IL all our wants supply?
Look into the heavens. dOubter:
Read the Wrighting in the sky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
When He Milked Her.

"He always has a kick coming"
as that so? thought him such a
mild hammered man."
"Oh. he is that, all right"
"Then how has be a kick comingp
"He has brindle COW, and she has
an irritable temper"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

"Why are baldheaded men usually
sensitive?"
Because they are baldheaded."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
Improves His opportunities.

"Do you think man can love more
than once?"
THAT depends"
ION WHAT"
"On whether he has an opportunity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

An extravagant Christmas present:
4 dozen fresh eggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Shop early and save your corns from
being trampled upon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16

Ii sou ale o.4ae...s uCm 1llous
ness, constipation. Indigestion. clronic
headache. invest one cent 10 a POSTAL
card. sent 20 Chamberlain 81 ticinS
Co Des Moines. Iowa with your name
and address plainly on The blck and
they viii forward Won a free sampig
OF Chamberlainb Stomach and Liver
Tablets Sold hy All drugg t7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island Ill. IEn-
Tered at the postofhce as second-class
matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-16
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Ability to make n hit is the thing
that counts. especially II you are
baseball player or a prizetighter.