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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

profitable crop. The outlook now is
for a big corn crop, and this would
practically offset any loss in wheat.
Corn not only furnishes large amount
of freight to the railroads, but is trans
formed into pork and other products.
and is our most important and staple
of crops. Last year we raised 2,669,-
100000 bushels of corn valued at Is,
G16,000 600, whereas the wheat crop,
amounting to 665, C00,000 bushels, was
valued a. only SGT 100000. Our cotton
crop was valued at $700,000,000 and
hay at $635,O00,OO6; so that the SUI
premacy of corn is far beyond ques-
ton. Should the country be favored
with another big crop of corn, which
the prospective general increase in
acreage suggests, we may feel reason
ably sure of another year of agricul-
tural prosperity, the importance of
which can hardly be over-estimated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
The EyFant.

1t is declared that Senator Aldrici,
and his committee will allow no roll
calls on the tariff bill to inspire hon
est senators with courage to renewed
demands. On the contrary it is pro-
posed to make such slight downward
revisions as it is seen cannot be es-
capped. and throw the rest of the de-
mands in the waste basket.
We are certainly having a sad spec
tacle of the possibilities of prostitut-
ing popular government and making
it more tyrannical than constitutional
monarchies. Here is Aldrich,. life
long republican and a committee Of
minor partners using every known
parliamentary expedient to defeat the
promises of the republican party made
at the polls last fall and still de
manded by the great majority of the
party and by the president as we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Ccuriinu In Cordova.

At night Cordova sleeps early. A
few central streets are still busy with
people. but the rest are all deserted;
the houses look empty: there is an al
most oppressive silence. Only here
and there as one passes heedlessly
along quiet street one comes sud
denly upon a clcaked figure with
broad brimmed hat leaning against
the bars of Il window, and one may
catch through the bars a glimpse of
a vivid face. dark hair and rose IAN
artificial roScl in the hair.
Not in any part of Spain have l
seen the traditional Spanish lovemak-
ing. the cloak and hat at the barred
window. so frankly and so delightfully."-
on view. 1t brings touch of genuine
romance which it is almost difficult
for those who know comic opera bet
ter than the countries in which life is
still in fits way serious travesty to
take quite seriously. Lovers faces on
each side of the bars Of 4 window at
night in a narrow street of white
houses-that after al. and not even
the miraculous mosque. may perhaps
be the most vivid recollection that one
brings away with one from Cordova.-
London Saturday Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
The Business Outlook.

In his weekly review of the financial
situation. Henry Clews, the veteran
New York banker, finds much that is
encouraging. He writes recently that
one very striking indication of bust
ness recovery is that bank clearings
in the United States during the first
four months of the current year
amounted TO $4,000, 100000, an in
crease of so per cent over the same
period last year. Allowing for the fact
that considerable of this increase was
due to higher prices and greater ac-
tivity on the stock exchange, it fol-
lows, nevertheless, that an actual in
crease in the volume of business must
have been largely responsible for so
great an expansion. A still further
evidence of growth is found in the
latest reports of railroad earnings. the
total of all roads thus far reporting in
April showing an increase of about IA
per cent over a year ago. Railroads
are benefited somewhat from slight
advances in rates, but here, too, an
actual increase in the volume of traf-
fic plays the most important part. 1t
is quite evident that our railroads will
present satisfactory net results during
1909, since gross earnings are steadily
increasing and expenses have been
greatly reduced by recently enforced
economics. Bearing in mind that the
railroads will be free spenders during
the remainder of the year on account
of deferred repairs, improvements and
extensions, it must be recognized that
their return to prosperity cannot be
otherwise than an important factor in
stimulating business improvement else
where.
Of all the elements in the situation
the crop outlook is perhaps the least
satisfactory, the reduced acreage con
Z ditiOn of winter wheat and oats being
in the main responsible 1t is prema
ture, however, to take a pessimistic
attitude regarding wheat, since much
of the loss in winter wheat can be
made up by the increased acreage OF
spring wheat and favorable weather
conditions during the balance of the
season. Much of the acreage lost to
wheat will be planted i'm corn, which
for the last few years has been a very
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Rejected Story-By Maud Macmillan
Copyrighted, 1909. by Associated Literary Press

Some young ladies decide to become
literary only after having given the
matter rs much as half days serious
thought. but Miss Nina Harper saved
eleven and half hours by deciding
within thirty minutes after reading a
certain sketch of Ouida'S.
AS soon as pen and ink and paper
could be procured she began work on
4 story, and before sunset on the same
day it was finished and sent off tor the
waiting editor of magazine. .
Like Ouida. Miss Nina didn't start
out to write for money. Her widowed
mother had been left fair compe-
tence. Like Ouida. she had Il sudden
desire to uplift sentiment and improve
the social status of the world around
her. Like Ouida again. she had
thoughts and she wanted the millions
to share those thoughts with her and
profit by them.
This, in way. was praiseworthy in
girl of twenty who had half Il dozen
admirers and nothing to do but to be
entertaining and handsome and wait
for the right man to touch her heart
Unfortunately for her. the various pub
fishers didn't share in her object or
| enthusiasm. They were out for the
| dollar instead Of sentiment. or for the
sentiment that brought in the dollars.
The literary effort was returned with
| thanks.
If that greedy publisher chuckled
| over the idea that he had nipped n
| literary career in the bud by sending
back that manuscript he was very
much mistakenly Some young ladies
would have stopped right there and
| turned to crochet work, but Miss Nina
I! didn't belong to that bunch. She shut
| her lips tightly and determined not to
be killed off At the same time she
| determined to kill that editor if ever
opportunity offered.
In this determination she was backed
| and encouraged by Fred Waterman,
one Of her admirers, to whom she
showed the manuscript and related
how it had been chucked back at her
as If it had been copy for a family
| almanac. Fred was n lisper in his
| speech, but that only made his voice
more tender as he said:
| Miss Harper. take my word for I,
that you have gone beyond Ouida even
in your first attempt! 1t is glorious
1t is grand! 1t is enrolling! | fee
the better man for having heard II
| read"
But they didn't publish it!' pro
! tested the girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Shining Example.

When Turkey casts aside the bonds
That held her to the past
And comes. a giant new and strong,
BY elders not outclassed.
And from a nation old and sick
Sits up and sets the pace.
Then confidently we may say
There's hope for any race.
Who would have thought 1t of the Turk
So often billed TO die.
That he would come TO life again,
So gay and young and spry?
Who would have prophesied that he
The despot's power would check
And be discovered standing there
Upon the suItan's neck?
OF course he stood 1t pretty long,
And time he had to learn.
From centuries of greed and graft
At last the worm will turn,
And when at last he turned and took
The nations by surprise
He only had to reach his hand
To grasp the freeman's prize.
Good boy there. Mr. Youthful Turkt
You've surely won a place
Among advancing peoples who
Toward progress set their face.
You've joined the human brotherhood
Our hand is at your door
I'd welcome you and say you are
Unspeakable no more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

II see. but it was too high class.
don't YOU know. It's beyond the edi-
ter. He isn't up to the sentiment of
it."
This declaration Modified Miss Nina.
and she selected another publication
and another editor. Mr.. Waterman's
generous offer to call on and punch
the head of the first editor was de-
clined on the ground that the said edi-
tor might already have regretted his
haste in returning the manuscript.
The story came back from the Sec
ond publication just as request for
charity would have been returned
mot just what we are looking for"
it hurt and Inundated but it did not
| quench. Ouida's first delicious little
sketches went begging. Miss Nina
shed one tear. doubled up her fists and
, consulted Mr.. Horace ElkinS.
| Mr.. Elkins was another admirer.
though he didn't lisp. He had on
| many occasions written the menu
| cards for entertainments and there
| fore was admired as literary man.
| He read the manuscript with the ut
| most care. looked at the back of each
| page as he laid it down and then an
! nounced his solemn verdict:
My dear Miss Harper. it is grand!
, 1t is gem! Indeed. the only fault
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Clown Dons In Demand.

There are dogs and dogs, but not all
dogs are fitted for clown work in the
circus or dog and pony show. Clown
dogs are Il source of great amusement
with the children. and when pup IS
found which has keen sense of the
ridiculous he is the one for the saw
dust ring. Sometimes pups of no par
ticular breed are found which fill the
bill for harlequin roles, and the circus
man is glad to get them. When hui
morous dog is small and agile he Is in
great demand.-Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
The Most Common Cause of SUFFERING.

rheumatism causes more pain and
suffering than any other disease, for
the reason that it is the most common
of all ills, and it is certainly gratifying
to sufferers to know that Chamber
lain's Liniment will afford relief, and
make rest and sleep possible. In many
cases the relief from pain, which is
at first temporary, has become perma-
nent. while in old people subject to
chronic rheumatism. often. brought on
by dampness or changes in the wealth
er, a permanent cure cannot be ex-
pected; the relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

A hobo named Ivanovitch Ahkerchoo-
kel chookerschnitzelski was arrested at
desperate attempt to escape, but,
says the Keokuk Gate City, his name
was so long he couldn't turn the cor
ners quickly enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
The Dear Friends.

Vaudeville Dancer-When do you
go on? Vaudeville Singer-Right after
the trained cats. Vaudeville Dancer
Goodness me! Why don't the manager
try TO vary the monOtony of his acts?
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Practical Proof.

''Yes. my son, l want you to make
yourself ambdeXtrous. l want you to
fully as you do the other
That's me, dad. l can lick any boy
In my class with either hand"-New
York World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

The president of the Illinois Medical
society, in session at Quincy, in his
address advocated physicians advertis-
ing along legitimate lines. Certainly.
Why not, pray?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
MARQUIS SPEAKER.
Rock Island Pastor Heard by
Presbyterians at Opening
of Denver Meeting.
CONTEST FOR MODERATOR
Six Candidates i'm Field and Interest
in the Election Is at Fever
Heat.

Denver, Colo, May 19.-lnterest on
the day before the opening of the gen
eral assembly of the Presbyterian
church is at fever heat over the choice
of moderator
The race lies between DR.. William
L. McEwan of Pittsburg, DR.. James
Barley of Detroit, DR.. Robert Mckcn-
Zie of New York. DIR. Howard Johnson
of Colorado Springs, Dr.. Edgar Hill of
Chicago, and Justice Harlin of the
supreme court of the United States.
McEwan's supporters claim the UNI
contested votes of the Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa dele2a-
tiOnS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

President Taft has been made a
Mason "a sight and a G. A. r. man,
but we defy him to secure a member
ship in the Daughters of the American
Revolution or the National Mothers
congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

In Springfield two street car en-
ployes left the car while they had a
lunch of chill con carne. The superin-
tendent came along and ran the car to
the barn. They had a hot time then,
for sure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

The truth is the hats only look like
peach baskets. If they really were
peach baskets they could be bought
for IL cents a dozen, instead of costing
an average of S1533 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

The prison for trust law violators,
for bank wreckers and for kidnapers,
all in one week shows that the law
once at least in action enforcing a sal
utary moral lesson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Hurraor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN n. SMITH

1t would not matter so much II my
lady should mistake the waste paper
basket for her new hat except for the
litter when she inverted it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
Her Preference.

'Will you be my wife. my dearr'
said the aged millionaire to the pert
young thing.
well. there is only one thing that I
would rather be-" she admitted refleo.
lively.
And what is that?"
"Your widow"
What isf
MAR
"Yes. my son."
you say there is place for every
thipg?"
Certainly"
"welI. what is the proper place for
Improper thingsY'
More Attractive.
what are you going to be, Edgar.
when you grow upw
president"
"Sure Of that?"
YES. since they raised the pay Z
think will take it, &.
Needed Help.
ThatS bright boy"
eyes. he is a bright boy"
II know it. I saw him come In ct
OF the rain.'
"Sure a policeman wasn't afto8
him?'
Easy Enough.
HE overheard them making Iowa,
What did they sayT
Nothing"
"a deaf man could have overheard
that"
lsves Us Not.
| Into the deep. remorseless sea
| He'd like TO have q chance to shove ~
Between the post and you and me,
feel that Castro does not lsse -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. (En-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
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Nothing for the farmer! He must
go ON paying tariff prices for Ameri-
can made agricultural machinery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
MaruuiS In Heard.

The first preassembly meeting was
held this morning. This was the an
nual foreign missions conference con-
Quoted by the home department of the
foreign board. Among the speakers
was Dr. w. S. Marquis of Rock Island,
III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

ueTStduuS tuc tdiiu, out IL ~ NC -
wisely keeping still.
The man who takes things as they
come and never let's go is the man that
is heard from later.
The results of money saving may be
comfortable, but the operation isIt
nearly as exciting as that of money
spending.
People talk a lot about liking to take
chances. but they never are willing 10
let sure thing get by in order to take
q chance.
All optimistic things may not be pay
ing. but did you ever notice that all
paying things are looking toward op-
timism?
If the rage for tipping continues. at
the end the undertaken may expect US
to arise and hand him a good sized
one.
Admitting that there is coed in each
Of US. should it stay there or come
out?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

Perhaps there is some one who I'M
derstands the tariff, but if so he 10
wisely keeping still.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

1t is easy to
give advice. but
just suppose for
a minute that
you had to take
it yourself. Ora
ciouS!
S o m e people
are n a t ur al ly
truthful. and 9th
ers acquire that
trouble breeding
condition only by
persi s tent eff
fort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentatfve
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
<gbEs
&Ikz1Is E sses eo1Ec!ls
N(cIT
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19
RP3l1rqa1l1 :
By UIh11r D0nrHhit

by Utlh11r " llPThlt
- z
! H ! !! :: !: !: :: ::
TX. - eff he live agains"-Job xiv. "a
LILLIAN questions all the silent Stars
% He ponders on the hollow skies,
Whose unreply1ng darkness bars
The further vision of his eyes,
Yet year year the trusting earth
Bursts from its winter winding sheet,
And man not the wondrous birth
Of miracles beneath his feet
When bare brown boughs blaze into green,
When life thrills the blade of grass,
We scan the stars and leave unseen
The little mysteries pass
The marvel of the swelling bud,
The wonder of the bursting bloom,
The blossom gems that thickly stud
The ground that has been their tomb.
The patient trees unquestioning,
They live and die and live again.
AS the call of fall or SPRING
They lack the hopes and fears of men.
No niser-le the blossoms lead;
They spend their perfumes in the breeze;
And he who knows of worth may read
The lessons written in the trees
Man asks his of the night
And may not pierce the shrouding dark
The earth looks up against the light
That wakens grass and bud and bark
The common earth-it has no creed,
Save that spelled by each upturned clod,
No faith save that of root and seed
And the blind patience of the sod.
l1lR,tk
AW ,SsfT-N..-3s r.
WIS.,
Copyright Chapman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

Continued on Page Eleven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-19

Into the deep. remorseless sea
He'd like TO have a chance to shove n
Between the post and you and me-,
feel that Castro does not lcvo -
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

devised and the heads of the com mercial organizations of Tempe and Mesa called up on the long distance telephone and invited to confer with the local board of trade at a meeting which was held yesterday morning
 committee consisting of J. E. Cook, president of tine Tempe board of trade. Andrew Neilsen, Charles Woolf and J. W. Harris met the board of directors of the Phoenix board of trade and conferred on the subject of two bridges. The men from south of the river were given every assurance that the business men and merchants of Phoenix would cooperate with them in their bridge project. The advantages to Phoenix, as well as to the outlying districts from two bridges across the Salt, one at the foot of Center street and the other at Tempe, can hardly be Overstated. and every effort will be made to bring about this result.
 The absolute good faith of the citi- zens on this side of the river is shown by the pledge which was drawn up by the members of the board and printed below This pledge is being widely circulated and is being signed by every business man and tax payer to whom it is present. ed. twill be circulated, not only in Phoenix, but in the surrounding coun- try and will probably do more than anything esle to solve the bridge diff ficulty.
 The people of Phoenix, but more particularly those on the other side of the river immediately south of Phoenix, feel that the Center street bridge is necessary for their saliva ton and those who fear that the pro- ject might fail through division of in- terest, have joined with them in an effort to assure the building of both bridges. That they might further the mutual plan and show to the Tempe people that they have no desire to
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02
PHASE OF
 BRIDGE PROJECTS FROM SOUTH SIDE CONFERS WITH BOARD
 OF TRADE.
A Pledge is Circulated Binding Sisner to Vote For Both Bridges.

The move for harmonizing the sec tional differences between the north side and the south side concerning the Salt river bridge projects, made good progress yesterday A plan was devised whereby both sides are to CO., operate in the building of two bridges, one at Center street and one at Tempe, and there seems to be good reason to believe that the idea will meet with general favor.
 The move toward harmony started at a meeting of the directors of the board of trade Wednesday afternoon. It was the general feeling that there should be no differences between Phoenix and the neighboring towns, that whatever was of benefit to the one would be equally so to the others. The plan for cooperation was then
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

voters and tax payers of AIaricoua county the question of constructing a bridge by the board of supervisors at or near the foot of Center street. in Phoenix, Arizona, and also at the same election the question of build ing a bridge across Salt river at Tempe, Arizona, that We and each of us will vote in favor of each of said bridges and use our best efforts among our friends to secure their votes in favor of each of said bridges at said special election.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

keep Tempe from having the bridge SO much wanted there, it is under stood that there is in progress a movement tO help the Tempe bridge plan also by a bonus. A number of those interested in the Center street site have stated that they will con- tribute to the Tempe bonus in sums ranging from S1GO to $1,O0O. though what amount such offers aggregate to date has not been learned.
 There is one more section that must be considered in the matter, and that is the Buckeye and Arlington people They feel that they need a bridge over the Agua Fria as much as the people on the south side do over the Salt. It has been their attitude that they were inclined to favor which ever side of the controversy was in- clined to favor them. At the same time some of them have been in doubt whether the amount proposed to be appropriated for an Agua Fria bridge, would be sufficient to build such a bridge as they want. The proposition it is understood has been made to some of them therefore, and received quite faVOrably that if they will support the double bridge plan at this end, Phoenix and Tempe will unite two years hence in securing a larger appropriation for a bridge over the Agua Fria-
 In pursuance of the harmony plan the board of trade committee yester- day prepared for circulation the fol- lowing pledge which is self eXplana- tory. and is designed to help along the plan by securing an expression of sentiment from those who will have to pay the cost of whatever project shall finally be undertaken:
 We, whose names are hereto sub scribed, being qualified electors and tax payers of Maricopa county, here by pledge ourselves that in case the board of supervisors shall call a spe- cial election and submit to the legal
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

39s or 3.s per cent: Austrians. 2S6 or 2.7 percent: English. 217 or 20 per- cent: Roumanians, e. or . percent; all others, 517 or so percent. The illiteracy among the fOreign-born whites in New York is 13.5 percent of the total foreign-born population. One of the most surprising features in this connection is found in the fact that there is no difference in the percentage of illiteracy between na- tive born of foreign -parentage and native born of native parents. In other words only a single generation is required to put the foreigner on an equal footing with the American in this respect.