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Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
pien of Medal.

If the Carnegie hero fund COM
missioners continue to scatter medals
broadcast every year, it will soon
cease to be matter of distinction
for person to wear one of those
hero medals In few years the
point will be reached when news
papers will publish portraits of per-
sons who have never received one of
these medals, 1t has already been
proposed that the "heroes" organize
themselves into a society and one
woman, with an eye upon the fu-
ture has even suggested the organ
ization of a society of the sons and
daughters of heroes.
The plan offers a vista of almost
unlimited possibilities and deserves
serious consideration. If the number
of heroes increases at the present
rate the association would soon be
strong enough to elect president of
the United States upon their ticKet
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
The Argus Daily Short Story
Saved From Bankruptcy-By E stelle Clairmont.
Copyrighted. 1908. by Associated Literary

Well, they were married and had
gone to housekeeping in a cozy little
fiat. Arthur Lee and Edith Session. It
was love match. Edith knew that
Arthur had a thousand dollars and no
more to go into the gents furnishing
business in a modest little store. and
she knew that she would have every
thing 10 learn about housekeeping. as
1t would be a long time before they
could afford to keep a servant
Everything had gone along splendid
ly for u few weeks. both at the store
and at the fiat, when that old maid
Miss Headly came poking her nose in
| one day. She was an acquaintance
of both husband and wife and had to
be greeted. OF course she promenad-
ed through the five rooms and praised
nothing, but neither did she condemn
| until the bride pointed to a vacant
space in the parlor and observed that
it was reserved for tie piano when
they could afford one.
as poker with her hands In her lap
| and replied:.
"Well. | expected It."
Expected whatW
"That you would bankrupt your hus-
| band inside of a year by your ex-
, travagance. You'll coax him into get
! ting piano. and then will come a fur
;oI. nd rid in
hired auto, and if you tease hard
enough he may even buy an auto on
the installment plan. l saw the other
day that the business failures in the
country last month were 4IS. or 7S
more than for the same month last
year. The men are not to blame for it,
4 but have been driven into bankruptcy
by their wives"
But we may not get plano for two
years." protested the wife, "and walk
to save street car fare"
"But what are you doing to assist
your husband?"
"Why, I'm keeping house."
"Yes. and having nothing to do half
the time but read novels. If l was a
wife. situated as you are, I'd be earn
ing and saving against the crash"
rs there q crash coming?"
Certainly. and it's going to be In the
gents furnishing goods too. meant
to bring along the article / saw in
the paper yesterday, but left home in
a great hurry. Edith. do you imagine
that men are always going to wear
shirts and collars and cuffs? Has it
never occurred to you that the time
will come when they will make one
suspender do in place of two or wear
none at all? Are they going to keep
ON choking themselves with neckties
Are they going to- continue to wear
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
Rising With the Sun.

In Cincinnati the Daylight Leaguers
are working and playing with their
clocks and watches two hours ahead oi
standard time. It's English, you know
1t seems a shame, as an abstract prop
osition, to stay abed when the days
are long and lose so much daylight
or sunshine.
In the opinion of the Washington
Times 'ft's all right to get up at and
report for work at $3.50 or 0, standard
time. in the winter, when the days
are short and a little bit of daylight
before and after work doesn't count
for much. But it stands to reason
that at this period of the year when
the sun bobs up so early and drops
down again so late, the proper thing
to do, theoretically, is to make the
most of cheerful and healthful Cd.
portunity
: If you don't realize the force of the
argument, you should be made to dc
so; and that is the object of the Day.
light league. with headquarters in Gin
cinnati. Like their brethren over IN
England, the leaguers would have time
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

socks when all writers on hygiene de-
clare that wearing none at all is the
way to avoid colds, catarrh and con-
sumption? tell you that q great
change is coming, and you should pre-
pare for it. Any day your husband
may come IN and tell you that he is a
bankrupt"
why, how can men get along with
out shirts and things?" asked Edith as
she turned pale.
by returning to the simple life.
Adam had no use for those things.
You may yet see millionaires walking
the street, by advice Of their doctors.
with only n bedquilt wrapped around
them"
And Il, my husband goes to smash
in his business. then-then"-
Then suppose you had the money in
the house to start him in delicates-
sen store? There is business that is
not in danger. There are no fashions
to menace it. There are no doctors
holding out warnings. You simply SO
in and get potato salad and sausage
and come out again. If you are the
owner of the store you make 80 per
cent profit. Arthur can slice the roast
, beef andssuch. while you make the sal
ads. If | were in your place would
ing to get something to do to save up
money for the crash coming. but l
wouldn't saw word to Arthur to dis
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

pushed ahead two hours during the
daylight months, so that by rising
soon after dawn and putting in the
usual days work the people would
have an opportunity to enjoy more out
door life.
so in Cincinnati they are going to
make beginning along this line oi
action today 1t has been the rule in
some parts of the country to star;
work little earlier in summer. The
Cincinnati enthusiasts believe that this
idea should be generally adopted and
perhaps legalized That's the English
enthusiasts view of 1t. too. There
may be something in it,
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
A Snap.
n snap.
My little cousin Marguerite
Has everything her way.

My little cousin Marguerite
Has everything her way.
She doesn't ever do a thing
But run around and play
She sasses back like anything
And gets her apron soiled.
And all the aunts and uncles say,
TOO bad that she is spoiled
Her mother says: IT wish you'd try -
To be more iadylike.
1t isn't nice when you get mad
Like naughty boys and strike" i-l't
But she pretends she doesn't hear,
And when her ma is through
She simply goes ahead and does
The things she wants to do.
And all the neighbors in the row,
You may be sure. are shocked
When she's around the hired girl
Must keep the pantry locked.
She tears her dresses shamefully
And gets her stockings wet,
And no one round dares say q woro
To papa's little pet.
She plays with little alley kids
And lets them call her ISIS"
And she has Just a lot of fun
That other children miss.
Down in the basement with the cats
You're apt to find her coiled.
She always has a bully time.
wish that 1 was spoiledI
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Twenty years from now" declares
one of the scientists, well all be fly
ing" He may be right, but it will be
prudent to go right on in our efforts
to have cheaper shoe leather, just the
same
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

A Toronto boy Is years old is to
receive a salary of $500 a week for
singing with a New York concert COM
pany. We advise him to save his
money. His voice may not always be
worth so much.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Bryan's Commoner says the judge
who decided that two-cent fare did
not furnish adequate return on the
investment of the Missouri railroads
should take the people into his conf
dence and tell them just how he ar
rived at the amount of said invest
ment
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

The best news that has come out of
Springfield for some time is that the re-
publicans may break the deadlock and
elect some one other than Hopkins
United States senator.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Has Illinois no man like Dolliver,
Cummins, LaFollette or Nelson to send
to the United States senate? asks the
Chicago News. Yes, but the bosses
won't elect him.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

A California woman who was injured
in alighting from a street car brought
suit against the company and lost her
case. 1t was proved that she wore
yiOuS
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Orville Wright says "a bicycle IS
harder to learn than an aeroplane."
But the distance coming down makes
the difference.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

1t appears from the number of finan-
cial anchors Abdul Hamid succeeded in
casting to windward in the days of his
prosperity that he was not so sleepy as
he looked
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Senator Lodge says nobody ever
pledged him to vote the tariff down
ward or upward" Oh yes they did.
The interests for instance.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

We trust that the coming aeroplane
of commerce will learn to emit a pret
tier noise than "Honk!"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

ular and an extra edition The regu-
lar edition is simply; that one which
contains whatever news there may be.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

I One argument in favor of woman
suffrage is that women are going to
get it.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
> Monday, May II, 1909.

There is one brand new profession
the teaching of aeroplane naviga-
tion.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. [En-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matfer.]
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

And the sad part of it all is that the
back number Invariably thinks he is 1t.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Mothers would enjoy their congress
more if they could get a chance at the
domestic appropriation bills.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

We undoubtedly have many things
to be thankful for. but we usually are
so busy contemplating our i'll fortune
that we haven't time.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Home without mother is like short
cake without strawberries.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
Hunaor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
1y DUNCAN n. .sassrH

1t i3 curious world. Some people
have trouble because they haven't
money. and others have trouble be-
cause they have.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

They All Would.
"You are just an average man."
"You are frank and penetrating"
"Thank you.'
"But how did you guess it?'
"You have just demonstrated that
you yearn to get rich quick"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Enterprising perseverance is the
quality we so much admire in our
selves. but have noticed that some
times it looks like stupid obstinacy in
others.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Some people are SO set in their way
that they hatch out lot of disagree
able ways.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Be just to your neighbor. for you
don't know how soon he may have q
chance to sit in judgment on you.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
Getaway.

There isn't always a woman In tn
rase."
For exampleT'
"When she gets out Of It."
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Taking things on trust and tradition
may be beautiful and ideal, but seldom
does it pay the bills.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Financial.
Love will find a way"
'That sounds all right, but some
thing more is needed
"Well. whatF'
Somebody to pay the way after
love has found It."
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Desired Evidences.
you should love the right"
II am perfectly willing to, butt
"But what"
'I'd like some evidence Of reciproca-
tion."
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications Of argumentative
character political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Continued on Page Seven.)
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

When a woman can't stand OF bill
collector she then proceeds to sit down
on him.
The humble rolling pin often con-
stitutes itself an entire woman's club.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

Where He Gets OF.
"He Is so crude"
"Yes. but he always gets there"
"Where?"
"Oh. the place he wasn't going.s
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17
Justified,

Justified.
''Do say something"
"What forT'
"Oh. nothing"
Il never give something for moth.
Ing"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-17

That's the Question.
Zone man is as good a. anothee.s
(Which other2l -xMNI- ~.
Evening star., 1909-03-04
DECISION FOR HIS SUCCESSOR.
Secretary Wright Passes Up Pipe
Line Dispute at Santa Barbara.

Secretary Wright has left to the decis-
ion of his successor the controversy that
has arisen between the residents of Santa
Barbara, Cal, and the Union Oil Com
pany over the plan Of that company to
extend pipe line from the shore at
Santa Barbara to deep water in the
ocean to facilitate the shipment of Oil.
The company applied to the War De-
partment for the necessary permission to
construct the pipe line. and the citizens
of Santa Barbara, including the mayor
and other municipal officers, protested
against the granting Of the permit OH
the ground that the construction of the
proposed pipe line would be a serious
detriment to. the city.
1t was claimed that the shipment Of oil
in the manner suggested would be a pub
lie nuisance and might destroy the use
fulness of the beach for bathing and
other purposes.
The chief engineer reported that the
proposed structure would not be an OBJ
struction to navigation or otherwise af-
feet the interests of the United States.
The judge advocate general of the
army thereupon gave an opinion that
there was no legal ground on which Lle
Secretary could base a refusal to grant
the application. He said, however.
that the citizens of Santa Barbara had
am ample legal remedy in the courts
of their state Tor any damages that
might result to their property by rea-
son Of the operations of the oil plant.
Evening star., 1909-03-04
RICH GIFTS TO FAIRBANKS.
Recipient of Most Remarkable Trib-
utes Ever Given Presiding officer.

Behind closed doors the Senate yester-
day afternoon paid to Vice President
Fairbanks one of the most remarkable
tributes ever given TO a presiding officer
lie was presented with a magnificent sill
yer service costing S1,1SJ. as the gift OF
the entire body of senators. and with
loving cup as the present of the demo-
cratic members. The presentation
speeches made were filled with pathos and
honor and Mr.. Fairbanks in replying
exhibited deep feeling
The presentation of the silver service
was made by Senator McCumber, who
spoke of the Vice Presidents ability and
his devotion to work. and the interest
of the members of the Senate regardless
OF party Affiliations.
Senator Daniel spoke for the minority,
Evening star., 1909-03-04
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package.
Evening star., 1909-03-04
REVISION or COPYRIGHT LAWS
AGAINST MoNOP-
OILY IN CANNED MUSIC"
Authors Entitled to Two Cents for
Every Disc Reproduced-Any
Manufacturer May Use.

Both houses Of Congress yesterday
passed a bill to amend and consolidate
the copyright laws.
Early in the day the House passed
the bill and last night it was messaged
to the Senate and Immediately passed
There was no discussion in the Senate
and little in the House.
The canned music" provision is that
the author of a musical composition
shall receive . cents per disc or roll
when manufactured for reproduction. 1t
is provided that no monopoly may be
created.
The protection against monopoly is
made by provision that when one con-
Germ has reproduced composition any
other manufacturer Of records may re-
produce the same selection on the same
terms The bill enacted is complete
revision of all Of the copyright laws.
The term of the extension on copyrights
Is increased from fourteen years. as at
present, to twenty-eight years, giving the
author hfty-six years in all instead OF
forty-twO. This addition Is made appl-
cable to existing as well as to future
copyrights.
The law is also made uniform on all
work subject to copyright, including
books. music, art, etc. The manufactur
ing clause of the present law Is modified
by the omission of books in foreign Ian
guages.
Advantage to printers of the old pro-
vision was recognized as small and not to
be compared with the desirablity of
safeguarding our foreign trade in copy
right materials, which now amounts to
about $2.OO0OO0 a year. 1t is believed that
this feature Of the bill will be favorably
received abroad.
By the new bill the foreign author is
given a period of sixty days I'm which to
make his publishing arrangements in
America without endangering his copy
right. 1t is also believed that the security
OF composite and encyclopedia work is as
sured.
The music provision is a compromise.
While it is Intended to protect the public
against monopoly, provision is made for
compenSating the author.
The attachment of the Presidents sig
nature will make a law OF the bill.
Evening star., 1909-03-04

dlating upon Mr.. Fairbanks uniform
fairness. He suggested that If, at any
time, Mr.. Fairbanks should tire of the
monotonous service in the republican
party the democrats would be glad to
welcome him. He facetously suggested
that it would not be well for Mr.. Fair
banks to take more than cne draught
from the fiagon before breakfast If he
should happen to get filled with other
than buttermilk.
Reference was made by both senator's
to Mrs. Fairbanks and her delightful hos
pitality, and the Vice President especial
ly thanked the senators for these express
sions. Then practically the whole Senate
surrounded the rostrum and all shook
hands with Mr.. Fairbanks.
Evening star., 1909-03-04
Headache. and Neuralgia from Colds.

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Evening star., 1909-03-04
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES.
Health officer Reports 3,4OO Cases in
Washin pton

1.-The extensive epidemic of measles
prevalent in the District at present and
which began early in the year continues
without evidence of Abatement says the
weekly mortality statement of the health
department for the week ended February
81. And Health. Officer Woodward has
put in the report a word of caution about
the danger of complications.
The epidemic" the report says. sis not
confined to any particular section of the
city, but seems general throughout the
entire District. Its origin seems to have
been in Congress Heights and has spread
from there. The type of the disease is
mild and but fourteen deaths have oc-
Cured since the first of the year. This
is a low death rate when taken in with
the large number of cases reported. which
is approximately 3,4OO. and unless the
character Of the epidemic changes 1t is
not probable that more serious effects
will result. There is. of course. always
danger of complication, which may at
tack the respiratory system, such as
bronchitis and pneumonia, etc, and a
word of caution against exposure both
during the attack and during convalesc-
ence may be useful. especially to those
who are ignorant of these dangers.
"The record for measles during the
week just ended shows 526 cases reported,
against 24S discharges, increasing the total
number of cases of record from 1.91S. the
week previous, to >, 1856. During the week
previous 6S4 cases were reported and BIB
cases discharged.
The situation in regard to other con-
tagious diseases is not so bad, accord
ing to the report. The number of diph-
iberia cases was reduced from 81 TO 30.
l3 new cases being reported and IA dis
charged. Scarlet fever cases increased
from - to 81 total of Il new cases
being reported and IL cases discharged.
During the week the number of small
poX cases was reduced from 4 to >, only
new case being discovered and being
discharged.
Whooping cough claimed 16 new vic
Tins during the week, while only l case
was discharged. making the total number
on hand at the end of the week 146. Ty-
phoid fever cases were reduced by ID,
leaving 191 under treatment last Satur-
day. ChickenpoX cases increased from
179 to 1S9. only cases being discharged
and II new cases reported.
During the week there were no deaths.
10 less than during the previous week.
Pulmonary consumption caused IL deaths
pneumonia. 10 deaths; diseases Of the
heart, 10; apoplexy and malignant
growths., 8 each. and measles. Z. The
births reported during the week num-
bered 144
Evening star., 1909-03-04
TREATY WITH PANAMA.
Senate Action Makes It Unnecessary
to Return Pact.

The resolution adopted by the Senate
as part Of the ratification of the treaty
with Panama, which was recalled from
the State Department several days ago,
was amended last night in such manner
that 1t will not now be necessary to
return the treaty to Panama for fur
ther action by that republic.
The amendment does not alter the res
ervation made by the United States of
the right not to submit to arbitration
such questions as this government thinks
1t would be against Its interests to have
arbitrated.