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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
ARSENAL WAGES
WILL Be HIGHER
AS Result of Washington Visit
of Committee, Says Con-
gresham Dawson.
PRESENTED THE FIGURES
Show That Higher Pay Is Received in
Same Trades in Surround
ing Factories.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11.-(Spe-
ciaD-"I believe at least some of the
Rock Island arsenal employees can ex-
pect higher remuneration as a result
of the visit of the workmen's delega-
ton to the army and navy depart
ments."
Representative A. F. Dawson made
the above statement after having visit
ed General Crozier. chief of ordnance,
with delegation representing the ma
chinists, sewing machine operators.
carpenters, polishers and files and tool
makers.
Figures Are shown.
1.-THE delegation said Dawson,
Showed by actual figures that the ar
senal wages are lower than those paid
in the same trades in the surrounding
territory"
The delegation consists of Messrs.
Kirk, Dyas and Weingeland, Rock Is
land; w. P. Alias, Harry Cory and
Fred McNair, Davenport.
Representative James Mckinney is
assisting the delegation IN its mission.
Two Cannon Donated.
w. o. Meese, of Moline, has persuad-
ed the army and navy departments to
famous Indian battle on Suburban Is
land, and two more to mark an historic
spot at Sears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
A PUNJAB CIRCUS.
Program, In "Punch and lab" English,
as Good as the Show.

Program, In "Punch and lab" English,
IS Good as the Show.
The sun never sets on the English
language. This overdose of sunshine
sometimes warps it out of shape. In
the Malays it becomes pigeon" in
the south seas it is either sandal
wood" or "beche de mer." and among
the erudite along the water front at 70
kohama it is "banzai." Here is a sa m
pie of a brand sometimes called
punch and jab" English. 1t was cap.
tured alive by q Calcutta exchange ed
itor armed with his scissors In the jun
gle of advertising literature that threw
it's shadow ahead of a native Punjab
circus:
PROGRAMME.
Under patronage of Royal Duke OF
Knaught. K. c. B.. &c.
N. B.-This Circus is the very better.
therefore he comes to see that
The performance preparation will COM
mence at p. m. sharp.
PART /.
1. Some horse will make very good
tricks.
q The kIown will come and talk with
that horses. therefore audience will laugh
itself very much.
B. The lady Will walk on horses back
and horse is jumping very much also.
:. The klown will make a joking words
and lady will become to Angry therefore
klown will run himself away.
5. One boy will fall a ball from top side,
then he can catch that ball before that
ball can fall
G. This is the very better jumping trick.
Refreshments 10 minutes.
PART IL
l. One man will make so tricks Of
trapeze, Audience will fraid himself very
much.
= Dogs Will jump and roll In the mud.
& One lady will make himself so bend.
then everybody he will think, that he is
the rubber lady.
4. This is the very grand display.
5. This is the very better GYMNASTICS.
6. One man will walk on wire tight he
is doing very nicely because he is a pro-
fessor OF that.
Refreshments 10 minutes.
PART Ill.
Then will come the very good Dramatic.
NOTICE.
No sticks will be allowed in the spec
tator, and he shall not smoke also.
Charges for Entrance.
Isl class OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. RS.
<no claSS .ss"...-............-..... KS.
sra CLASS ---.....-.......-......... .annaS
There is no any 4th class.
New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

ont the use OF It's fms. and Instantly
assuming horizontal or vertical posi-
ton. according to the mood or need OF
the moment. is q fact that a little re-
Election will soon develop into prime
motive for wonder.
For It Is clear that the fish must be
able at win to vary IT'S weight in rela-
ton to the water 1t dispiaces. When it
sinks to the bottom It must have sud-
denly rendered itself hea yier than the
medium it inhabits; each time II rises
- the surface like released cork.
head first, tail pointing almost vertical
~ downward. it must not only have
transformed itself into something
lighter than the water, but must have
become lighter in it's fore parts than in
its tail.
The mystery. for such 1t undoubtedly
is on casual survey, says the London
Chronicle. resolves itself Immediately
we come to study the nature and func-
tons OF the so called air bladder In
fishes. BY this contriyance all these
intricate movements of the fish are
brought about.
The bladder. however, contains not
air. as is commonly supposed. but gas,
which is discharged or regenerated by
certain organs of the fish. according to
whether upward or downward move
ment is necessary: also either the
whole length OF the bladder or only its
front or rear portion can be inflated.
Thus the fish Is able to swim level or,
by altering its center OF gravity. to
raise or lower either head or tail at
will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Singular Services of Sheep.

In the northern part of India sheep
are put to a use unthought of in Euro
pean or American countries. They
are made to serve as beasts of burden
The mountain paths along the foothills
Of the Himalayas are so precipitous
that the sheep. more sure footed than
larger beasts. are preferred as burden
carriers. The load for each sheep is
from sixteen to twenty pounds. The
sheep are driven from village to VII
lage. with the wool still growing. and
In each town the farmer shears as
much wool as he can sell there and
loads the sheep with the grain which
he receives in exchange. After the
flock has been sheared he turns 1t
homeward, each sheep having on its
back small bag containing the pur-
chased grain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
HANDEL CONCERT
Is FINE SUCCESS
Voted Best Entertainment Yet
Presented by College
Chorus.
DIRECTION OF MRS. LUND
Mrs. sidenius-zeudt. Gustaf Ho4r1-
quist and Mrs. Henry Mattbsy,
Soloists, Score in Numbers.

'One Of the best concerts ever CIV
t en- at Augustana'' was the universal
verdict Of all who attended the Christ
mas entertainment of the Handel Ora
torio society at the college last night.
The college chapel was filled to its
capacity. every seat having been sold,
| and the big audience was enthusiastic
in its appreciation OF the splendid
work of the chorus under the able
leadership of Mrs. Edla Lund. The
soioists, too. were given a cordial re-
ception, and their performance well
'merfted the appreciation they received
The cantatas and choruses rendered
by the chorus gave ample opportunity
for Mrs. Lund TO exhibit her skill as
director. In all the numbers she
showed complete mastery over the
chorus. bringing out admirably the in
dividual characteristics of each num-
berthe impressive and technically diff
;ficult passages In Bach's Gods Time
Is Best" the sweet and tender ex-
pressiveness In Lemare's Song of
Songs" the awful tragedy and soul
stirring climaxes In Gounod's by
Babylon's Waves" and finally the
beauty and majesty in Grieg's Land
sighting"
Mrs. sfaenius-zendt Scores.
The Bach cantata was perhaps least
appreciated by the greater part OF the
audience, but the skill with which the
chorus executed the technically diff
cult and involved passages in this
number was a delight to the more
trained ear. The work Of Mrs. Siden-
ius-Zendt with the chorus in the Song
OF Songs" was extremely beautiful.
The Arise, my love, my fair one, and
come away" passage was especially
fascinating in the sweet blending Of
the so1oist's voice with the soft accom-
paniment of the soprano and altos of
the chorus.
by Babyion's Waves" was perhaps
the most enthusiastically received of
all the numbers. The Gounod master
piece was effectively rendered through
out and was finally brought to a
mighty climax. The listener could al
most imagine himself to be by the
edge of the waters, listening TO the
moaning of the winds through the
bArps hung on the trees. and hearing
the dramatic cry of despair OF the
Jewish captives, "Jerusalem!" The
avenging bitterness of the captives
was well brought out, finally culmiIat-
ing In the wierd and terrible climax,
"Then unto thee, o Babylon, the
mighty, be woe!''
Thanksgiving" was also effectively
rendered, leading gradually up to a
climax that was tremendous Mr..
Holmquist's work in this number add
ed to the impressiveness and grandeur
Of the Grieg masterpiece.
Ovation for SoIOist.
The soloists were all accorded en-
thusiastic ovations. Mrs. Henry Mat
they, contralto. OF Davenport. appeared
only In the Bach cantata and ELECTED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Roller skating.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Open evenings. ]. Ramser.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz
Fine beaded bags, mesh bags, at ].
Ramser's.
Diamonds mounted to your order at
J. Ramser's.
One-dollar Alaskas 10 cents Monday
at McCabe's.
Try Bakers laundry for fine work.
Old phone 237; new 1914.
LaVanway buys and sells every
thing. Telephone W247.
Pictures and artistic picture framing
to order. L. S. McCabe & Co.
Let William johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
Holiday silk umbrella buyers are
docking to McCabe's as never before.
Fl. T. Slemon wants your tin ana
furnace work 1526-1528 Fourth ave-
D 2e.
Twenty per cent off on Christmas
l..;re framing at $50 Twentieth
z,rCet
Mugic In Young & McCombs' cafe
every evening except Sunday to 8
o'clock.
Call Slevin's cabs nights at the Har-
per house. Daytime at Moeller's liv-
cry. Both phones.
The avalanche of handkerchief bar
gains is simply swapping McCabe's
handkerchief section.
Try Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four.
Makes dandy cakes. with the genuine
favor. Ask your grocer.
What would appeal to the average
woman more than a gift of some china
or real cut glass from McCabe's?
Good, old fashioned cakes are made
from Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four.
Fresh goods now at your grocers.
Very old Spanish Port and Sherry
Wine for medicinal purposes at H.
Riegel & Co.'S. 2104 Third avenue.
Sunday table d'hote dinner, 81
cents. IL to p. m. A la carte service
OLlAl o - SA- AloSAOs 4O0LS q N.Y.
Combs.
Fine leather bags, travellers sets,
smokers sets, umbrellas, gold, silver
and fancy wood handles at J. Ramser's
Engraved free.
Woodmen hall, South Rock Island,
for private entertainments and par
ties. For terms apply to H. Gaethje,
Center Station.
It has been said that no more ele-
CANT or suitable gift can be chosen
than some one or more of those beau
tiful fur pieces at McCabe's.
The load which Santa Claus dumped
at McCabe's back door just at dark
Friday night will be distributed to the
boys and girls all next week every
day. Take the smallest tot as we'll as
the big boy and girl.
Miss Bertha Kari and Harry briggs
viii sing duet, Lead. Kindly Light"
at the services at the Memorial Chris
tian church tomorrow morning, and
Miss Bella Carpenter will sing "Come
Unto Me" in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Council Committees Meet.

There is to be a general meeting of
all the committees of the city council
this evening in order to clean up as
much of the committee work as posi-
BILE before the close of the year. There
remains very little time in which to
do this, and some of the work Is urg-
ent. The committees will also con-
slider the additional clauses which the
Pittsburg Filter company would like
signed up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
FISH LocoMoTIoN.

The Nature and Functions of the Sc
Called Air Bladders.
Leaning over the parapet Of some old
stone breakwater OF pier head and
watching the fish playing about IN the
clear green depths below. perhaps the
last thought which is likely to occur to
any Of rs is that we are looking on at
a really astonishing thing. That fish
is able to propel itself through the wa
ter in any desired direction IS In no
way surprising. but that it can change
its level at will. rising or falling with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Doll Hospital.

Remember the only doll hospital in
the three cities or west OF Chicago is
at VIM. Trefz & Co.. Poll Fourth ave-
nue.. They also carry a full line of
toys for the little folks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
sIdesteps Prison AaaIn.

New York. Dec. lin the United
States circuit court yesterday, on mo-
ton for a new trial. Judge Noyes
granted a stay of ten days to Charles
Morse, the convicted banker facing
team of Is years in prison on convic-
ton of incorporation OF national
bank funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Hancock Rankers oraanIze.

Carthage, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-An organiza-
tion of Hancock county bankers was
effected here at a banquet last even
ing. The organization will entertain
group Illinois Bankers at Carthage at
the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
ICE COMPANY CONVICTED
American Concern Found Guilty of
Trying 10 MonopoIize.

New York, Dec. 11.-Guilty Of
Gripping competition and trying to
secure a monopoly was the verdict
against the American Ice company
yesterday of a jury in the supreme
court and the judge at once imposed
a fine of $4,000 under the Donnelly
law. The conviction is the first I'M
der the new law and viii probably
be fought to the highest court in the
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Services in Hall.

Owing to changing of the heating
plant in Sacred Heart church. services
for tomorrow in the church will be
dispensed with. Instead the services
will be held in Sacred Heart hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
MANY ARE FOR STRIKE

Photographers on Big Four Strong for
Increased Wages.
Cincinnati, Dec. 1.-THE commit
tee of seven representing the teleg-
raphers of the Big Four railroad re-
ports that 80 per cent of the tele-
graph operators of that company
who have sent in their ballots on the
question of a strike for higher wages
if their demands are refused have
voted in favor of a strike. In Gin
cinnati, Toledo and Dayton the vote
is unanimous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11

Madison, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE Uni
versity of Illinois last night defeated
the University of Wisconsin in joint
debate, the question being the in
come tax and its relation to low
salaried people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
City Chat

And So They Were Married.
A-spinning, sat Priscilla fair,
John Alden came to WOO her there.
So she put down the spinning wheel
While he put up the winning spiel.
Kansas City Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
skaters. Attention.

Remember prize skaters masquerade
at the roller rink Wednesday, Dec. Is.
Full costume affair. Usual prices.
Band Saturday afternoons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
Oxford sests cambridqe.

London, Dec. lin the annual
inteS-varsity rugby match today Ok
ford defeated Cambridge by four
goals and five tries, to one try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-11
conaress to Adjourn Dec. 21.

washington, Dec. 11.-Congress
will adjourn for the holidays on the
21st instant and the recess will con-
tinue two weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
TODAY's MARKET REPORTS.

Chicago. Feb S-wHEAT-Estimated ted
shipments of 100000 bushels of wheat dur
ing the week from Argentina inspired con-
siderable selling of that grain at the open
initial declines of 1sc to ssc compared with
the previous close. The market received
little support during the early part of the
day. demand coming chiefly from lesser
shorts. Sentiment continued bearish the
first hour. May opened at S113% to $1.14
and sold off to $1.135s
Demand improved somewhat late in the
session and May advanced to s.. 1.14ss. Re
newed profit taking however caused a,
slight setback and the market closed easy
with May off A@asc at $1137s@1.14.
CORN-Unsettled weayner in the corn
belt had a bullish effect on the market for
that grain, also deliveries showing mod
crate gains early in the day Prices at
the start were d shade to 1s@d4c higher,
May opening at 655sc to $3.50. Later May
sold at &c.
The top for May was reached at 661kc
Prices reacted in the final half hour on
selling by cash interest The close was
firm with May up &c at 661s@66Ac.
record mark for the season when the May
delivery sold up to 545sc. There was a
rush of general buying by commission
houses early in the day and offerings were
light. Small stocks of cash grain in store
was the chief bullish influence. Prices at
the start were unchanged to Ac higher,
May opening at 5414 d54sc to 543sc. Before
the end of the first quarter of an hour
May advanced to 549sc.
PROVISIONS-Provi were quiet
and easy. A decline in live hogs brought
out moderate setting orders. Prices at
the opening were shade higher at PIC
lower
RYELGash; n@Tsse; May, May, 7s1k@Soc.
TIMOTHY-March, 1915.
CLOVERS$920.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
BOOMS KANSAS.
Gov. HOch Gives the SunfIower
State a Send Off.
In a Talk to Newspaper Men in
Chicago.
II is THE JUICY MEAT
In the Sandwich of the Entire
Country.
Raises More Wheat and Trouble
Than Any Other.

chicago, Feb. 1S.-'I bring mes
sage from Kansas that we are with
you on the deep waterway and will do
all we can to get it," said former Gov
ernor Edward w. Hoch of Kansas.
VINO is here to deliver an address.
we want and must have water
transportation from ocean to ocean
throughout national resources, rivers.
great lakes and canals, and your busi-
ness men must do the work
want to say something about
kansas-the Sunflower state-that will
do you good. We are the center of the
United States-the hub of the country
We raise more wheat, more corn, more
alfalfa, and more trouble (when it is
necessary. than any other state in the
Union. We are 400 miles long, 200
miles wide. 1000 miles deep; and
reach to the blue sky. In fact, we are
the juicy meat in the sandwich of the
entire country, and why? Why be-
cause our men vote, go to the polls,
and work for the best interests of
Kansas
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
New York Stock Market.

Wall ST.. New York, Feb. 1S.-STOCkS-
Only languid interest was shown in the
stock market when the days trading be-
gan. Small fractional declines were the
rule The pressed steel car stocks fell 11A
under the unfavorable influence of the
poor earnings reported for last year.
Large blocks of United States steel were
thrown on the market which had a bad
effect ON the general list Other steel
stocks also showed acute weakness and
there was distinct pressure again at the
high priced railroads. United States Steel
sold down to 81 and the preferred to 1885.
Pressed Steel Car gave way 21z, the pre-
ferred "a, Central of New Jersey ., To-
ledo, st. Louis and Western Ia. Bethle-
hem Steel 11z. the preferred I. Denver and
Rio Grande IA, and Union Pacific. Texas
and Pacific. Louisville and Nashville
Missouri Pacific, Western Maryland,
American Leather preferred and Twin
City Rapid Transit 1. In an Irregular rally
later American Cotton Oil got a point over
last night.
Protracted dulIness was broken by an
other brisk selling movement in which
the western railroad stocks fell sharply.
Union Pacific lost pa Illinois Central and
Minneapolis and St. Louis 21z. st. Paul
and Minneapolis, st. Paul and Sault Ste
Marie preferred 2, the common ~. Louis
vile and Nashville and Kansas and Texas
1a, Erie first preferred liz and Reading
13g United States Steel preferred gave
way to 11121s, a loss of nearly points and
the common touched so.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Feb 1S-CATTLE-Receipt
estimated at 1900. Market weak and a
steers. $4.25d5.25; southern steers $410@
$50; stockers and feeders, s.. 3.35@5. 40; cows
and heifers, 81 1.S5Q5.60; calves, $6.006I8O0.
ket 10c lower. Light, $6OO@6.30; mixed, $500
Q6.40; heavy, $6O5@6.45; rough, $4,000. 20;
Q6.10; bulk of sales, Sc 2506. 40.
SHEEP-Receipts estimated at 5000
Market weak to 1Oc lower. Native. 3.250
$50; western. $S-50G5. IS; ,yearlings, $6.O56
100; lambs, native, $5.750l7. 90; western, $5.75
DAILY MOVEMENT OF PRODUCE.
WHEAT-Receipts, 5000 bushels; ship
ments, 765, 900 bushels.
CORN-Receipts. 19s,SOO bushels; ship
ments, 295, 100 bushels.
Car lot receipts: Wheat 26 cars. with s
113 cars. Total receipts of wheat at Chi
cago Minneapolis and Duluth today were
313 cars, compared with 125 cars last week
and 15S cars the corresponding day a year
ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18

The Shubert-Fields production of
1.-THE Mimic World the great success
of the Casino in New York, also comes
direct after a seasons run.
1.-THE Mimic World is a burlesque
on all the hits of 1908. It takes off
1.-The Wolf" Lord Dundreary," 'The
Witching Hour Father and the
Boys 1.-THE Thief Girls "The
Yankee Prince ''Mary's Lamb ''The
Spring Chicken and all the other big
shows.
comedian, will enact the role of Miss
Tiny Dale. Will West, Nellie King,
Elizabeth Brice and Ada Gordon are
other principals in the company.
What Will make hit with all the
women is the gorgeousness and smart
ness of the gowns in the show.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18


the drivers of the Republican band
wagon when they withdrew the
utilities bill from consideration and
set it for special order Friday morn
ing, by demanding that it be taken
up. He declared that the admin1stra-
ton forces had accused the minority
and insurgents of obstructing i'm
portant legislation, yet here was an
administration bill laid over on a
pretext of there not being enough
copies of the bill on hand for all the
members. One bill to a double desk
was enough, he said. He called for
and got standing vote before he
gave up the fight for immediate con-
sideration of the bill.
Among the bills adversely reported
by committees are: The anti-bucket
shop bin by Lauder: the bill provid-
ing for the removal of county
officials for neglect of duty by COM
mittee on temperance; the bill by
Ravenscraft making it unlawful for
high school students to belong to any
secret school society. There were
fifteen other bills to share the same
fate.
At its night session the house dis
posed of a dozen bills in committee
OF the whole and did not adjourn un-
til late hour. Each member was
compelled to read his own bill. The
house had lots of fun but it accom-
plished lot of work at the same
time.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
INSIDIOUS POISON.
Is What w. j. Bryan Calls the Car
negie Pension Fund.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 1S.-Before the
joint session of the Nebraska legisla-
ture w. j. Bryan delivered an extend
ed address discussing most of the
state issues. He disclaimed any in
tention of posing as a dictator and
asserted that he was speaking merely
as a private citizen He endorsed the
bank guaranty plan and asked for the
redemption of all platform pledges
He urged the establishment of school
of citizenship and condemned the Car
negie pension fund for professors. de-
claring that-"it was the most insidious
poison ever injected in the body
polite
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Feb. S.-BUTTER-Market
steady. Creameries, 22d2Sc; dafries, 21@
2Sc:.
EGGS-Market weak at mark, cases in
cluded-> Firsts. 23G26c; prime firSts, 26c.
CHEESE-Market firm. Daisies. &c;
Twins, 1515@16c; Young Americas, 141Ad15c
Long Horns, 16G16Ac.
POTATOES-Market steady. Choice to
fancy, SSGJ90c.
POuLTRY-Market steady. Turkeys,
lie; chickens. lac.
VEAL-Marl1et stead. so to so Id. WITS,
70Sc; IS to ITO lb. WITS, SQ9c.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-18
Konsas Citv Produce Market

Kansas City, Feb. 1S.-WHEAT-Cash:
Market unchanged. No. 2 hard, 81. .06G1 II
No. 3, $1O61zQ1. .0S1z; No. red, $1.24q1. %;
No. 8, 1.20@1.25
CORN-Market 1ad1c higher. No. , mix
ed, 61s4c; No. 3, 6119G613zc; No. 2 white and
No. s, SIC
RYE-76GSOc.
HAY-Market higher. Praire, SIS. S.50GS. Is
timothy unchanged. s9.75@10.00
BUTTER-Creamery extra, 31c; firsts,
271sc; seconds, 251zc;. packing stock, TIC.
flat, &c; seconds and dirties, 151sc.
WHEAT-Receipts. So cars.
CLOSE: WHEAT-May, $1.04ss; July, 93c;
September, SS7sc.
GORN-May. 625sc; July. 62asc; septem-
Der, Gle.