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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
The money Trust Has Arrived.

Inc money Trust" Has Arrived.
A special New York dispatch to the
Chicago Tribune announces the for
nation of what Wall street itself re-
CARDS as a money trust.
$50 close has become the alliance of
the amalgamations of the leading
months" says the dispatch, that al
most complete control Of the country
financial affairs now is lodged In the
hands of a few men who are acting in
concert" These men are J. tPierpont
Morgan, George F. Baker, chairman Of
the board of directors of the First
National bank, James Stillman, chair
man of the board of directors of the
National City bank, William Rockefel-
Ter, vice president of the Standard Oil
company, Henry c. Frick, capitalist,
and William K Vanderbilt, represent
alive of his family's interest.
These five men, Morgan at the head
of them, absolutely dominate tbs
financial situation in the United
States. With the exception of Kuhn,
Loeb & Co., bankers of great resources,
and the Moore-Reid group of railroad,
fnanciers, practically all the great
financial and Industrial institutions
are under the control of the group Of
five through the system of interloclz-
ing boards of directors
There is not, of course, any definite
concrete organization of this latest
trust, no legal incorporation. no elect
ed directors, and no list of stockhold-
ers. IN the descriptive term of Wall
street it is "a community of interests. -
But the trust exists as a vital fact and
it's power is as great as it would be if
a regularly incorporated company.
The formation of such a trust. the
bringing together into the hands Of
one giant intellectual force OF the vari-
Gus strings of capital-banks, insur-
ance, railroads, public utilities, indus
tries-was n development long ago
foreseen and frequently pointed to us
a peril confronting the American ma
ton. It is a most significant fact that
the formation of this mighty trust fol-
lows Immediately upon a financial
panic which Frustrated the industries
of the country for two years. That
panic Senator La Toilette charged 70
Wall street, to the Morgan and Stand
ard Oil groups of 1nanciers. They
precipitated the panic, La Toilette
charged-and justly, we beleve-with
the avowed purpose Of insuring
against the election of another man
such as Roosevelt to the presidency,
and with the purpose of SO depressing
the stock market as to enable them TO
secure control of great organizations
with vast resources.
If we had different financial sys-
TEN one that would make impossible
imitation of money, we would have no
pyramiding of values and no financial
crashes. We have such a system be-
cause the great minds that have been
to secure control of the
of the country have been
inserting in the laws the pegs
on which they could hang monopoly.
They will not have finished their
work until they have caused the crea-
ton OF a central bank, controlling
every other bank in the country, and
acquired control of the central bank.
This accomplished, they will have put
the apex on their pyramid and will
dominate absolutely the capital of the
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

The newspaper is a medium indic-
pensible to advertisers because Of its
wide and repeating circulation. AS a
promoter of trade and profit newspaper
advertising is no longer an open ques-
tion-that is, when done in a practical
and intelligent manner, and through
mediums Of general and established
circulation. This kind of advertising
pays because it is effective, and for
that reason cheaper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
BIG TUBERCULOSIS GIFT
President Ely Whitney Announces
Fund From PhiIanthropist-

President Ely Whitney Announces
Fund From PhiIanthrOpist-
New Haven, Conn, Dec. 24.-Ely
Whitney, president of the New Haven
General Hospital society, has an
nounced a gift OF 100000 for the
treatment of tuberculosis. The sum
presented is believed to be the largest
amount ever given to any general hos
pital for the treatment of particular
disease.
1t is understood that the aim of the
hospital in accepting the gift and be-
ginning the treatment will be to apply
current methods for relieving and cur
ing a disease rather than to pursue
original research work in seeking new
cures. For the present the name Of
the donor of the gift will not be made
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Couldn't HeIp IL.

The shades of night were falling.
Are you surprised at that?
For gravity was calling,
And SO they tumbled fat
The village street was tWisty--
At least IL seemed TO be-
Because the night was misty.
So one could hardly see. 20
And SO the perfect stranger
Who bore the queer device
Brought UP against a manger
And didn't cut much ice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Stunn for Is Years

by indigestion's pangs - trying many
doctors and 5000 worth of medicine in
vain. B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside, N. c.,
at last used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
and writes they wholly cured him.
They cure constipation, biliousness,
sick headache, stomach, liver, kidney
and bowel troubles. 25 cents, at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

utation as a mountain climber, a STU
dent explorer, a writer of travels.
But there was no exultation in her
eyes as they looked out across the
world, dwarfed by height and distance.
With the conquering of obstacles
was coming a broader. more earnest
purpose in life that was above per-
sonality, and. moreover. over this day
was a shadow that made even the
conquering of the great heights of am
bition seem trivial and small.
Even as they started up the noun
tain they had passed a white faced
guide with story of his party being
caught by a snowslide and carried
over a preciptce. He was the only
one saved and had been swept many
rods down the mountain side and
saved himself only at the very brink
of the precipice by cutting the con-
Meeting rope.
The severed bit OF cord still dangIed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

A sprained ankle will usually disa-
BILE the injured person for three or
four weeks. This is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamberlain's
Liniment is applied cure may be eff
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, 1909-12-24
BY Ui,lhur D*DrShit

And thou Bethlehem Juda among
princes of Juda'-Matthew H. g.
20. little town of Bethlehem. how still we
thee lie
The song brings back the silent peace of
Christrnases gone byi
Brings back the Olden mystery, and sets
the heart a-thrin
With faneies Of the snow-draped frs that
With memories of ruddy lights that night
would find aglOw
Which from the cottage windows flung their
banners on the snow.
above thy deep and drearnless sleep the
silent stars go by
The stars above the little town were very
far and high;
They marched triurnphantly from lands
To other lands that beChoned him with
dawn's enchanting CLEAN
But under all the silent stars that marched
The little tovr-the little tovvn-cortented,
at rest.
yet in thy dark streets stineth the r
The mellow blaze of memory still leaps
And through its woncirous recronanCe
the bare trees it tlurneS
All pink and white are radiant with snowy
apple blooms
Whose petals. when the winter winds the
branches sway and lift,
Float drearnily away, away, to pile IN drift
drift
THE hopes and fears of all the years
Are met IN every little town IN the
Christmas light,
For Of but muses. now. when this
old song is sung.
Of all the Blessings that his when
head and heart were young,
And, niser-liNe, he counts his store Of
He builds at Christmas time his
town Of Bethlehem"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Alone in Saw Mill at Midniob,

unmipdful Of dampness. drafts, storms
or cold, w. J. Atkins worked as night
Waterman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up his work. He tried
many remedies, but 81 failed, till he
used DIR. Kings New Discovery. "Af-
ter using one bottle" he writes, Il
went back to work as well as ever"
Severe colds, stubborn coughs, infiam-
ed threats and sore lungs, hemorrhages,
Group and whooping cough get quick
relief and prompt cure from this glo-
rious medicine. so cents and 81. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Many persons find themselves af-
fected with a persistent cough after
an attack of influenza. AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, 1t
should not be allowed to run on until
it becomes troublesome. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Her Profession.

"What a markedly homely woman
eyes. but isn't she swellT'
81 should say so. She must be the
wife Of a millionaire"
NO; she is a business woman who
is coming money"
'In what businessY
'Making women beautiful"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Quite = pelieaeN.

Quite peieaey.
you are charged with stealing an
overcoat Have you anything to say
for yourself?''
Judge, my family was starving"
Might 1 ask you how your wife
cooks an overcoat so as to make It
palatable for the children?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

How much of the 100000 left by
King Leopold was tainted money the
will doesn't say. Evidently it pays to
be a king if one has a good side line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

1t will take the new king of Belgium
ia long time to accumulate as volumi-
nous and variegated a record as that
of his predecessor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Don't worry about Commander
Peary proving mis- claim to actual dis
covery of the north pole, Admiral
Schley. He'll be there with the goods
when the time comes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

1t is said that the Eskimo equiva-
lent for liar is shag-la-hoo-t. The
English word is shorter, but not so
ugly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Speaking Of the color line, natives
of the Solomon islands in the Pacific
are killing white men who marry
dusky women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
AIsn Ernanda L.

"What is the effect Of coIdT"
at contracts"
Give me an example"
"Cold contracts n coal bill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

, Speaker Cannon is finding his posi-
ltion embarrassing to him. 1t has en-
barrassed the country for consider
able time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Owing to the operations of the coal
barons, a flve-pound box Of coal will
! in few years become a splendid
Christmas present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
IL Looks Like That.

IL Looks Like That.
"Paw
Eyes, my SON"
what is a trustT'
"a trust?"
Eyes; that you read so much about"
Anything that is doing business, but
not operating in your favor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Gathnrinn Material.

ct expect to make some money"
"How?"
Raising bees"
ooh, in the sweet by and by"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Doctors may say what they please
about the bacteria in a handshake. -
The handshake is here to stay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Easier Way.

"AIy son. don't you know that It IS
the early bird that catches the worm?"
Huh! i can buy n whole can OF
worms for a nickel"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Commission Form of Government in

Mayor Henry A. Parsons and the
city commissioners have issued a state
ment to the voters, reviewing the first
year Of work. In Gloucester under the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

After the latest revelations about
J DIR. Cook, can you really blame Peary,
who knew the facts, for warning the
world at the outset to look out for him?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
ntdn't Match.

"You don't seem TO like Siegfried.T
"He gets on my nerves"
How does he do that"
by his prize nerve"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Getting into trouble isn't the speca.
ty Of any one. but getting out Of It {
a lawyers speciality. and be charge.
according to the depths Of the trouble
and the pressing need of getting clear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
More Practical.

"what are you doing-building cas-
ties in the air?''
mo; saving my money to buy ny
ing machine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

"Going to spend the winter in Flor
ida?'
NO"
"Why notf''
1.-THE winter is all have to spend"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

After all. the way we behave is the
best evidence of what we really think
and are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

1t would be pleasant indeed to his
friends If when a violent man loses his
temper the loss should prove total and
irreparable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

P. T. Barnum told us the truth
about ourselves, but it remained for
Cook to rub it IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

1t always might have been worse 20
the superficial. disinterested observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

When the Desert Looks Good.
"How is the scenery along the liner
Fine for wedding trips"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Pressure upon the pocketbook is re-
sponsible for many of the astounding
things that often startle us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
tSecoad avenue. Rock Island. Ill [En-
tered at the postoffice an second-class
imatter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
PLAYING Safe.

Playing SAFE.
"Why are you so discreetr
Discreet
Eyes"
Because"
Because what. you idiot?"
"Then ! won't have TO be brave"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

BY ThEyJ. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

While some OF
us are looking
for a amooth
track Up the bill
OF progress. 9th
ers have made
their own way
and pre.empted
m o st OF th e
claims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
3Y DUNCAN n. SMITH

THE ability to influence things about
you doesn't come from neglectinS
your own affairs nor interfering with
those of your neighbors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Nobody is Of any value to hts friends
who doesn't sometimes get angry with
them and prod them up a little.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Every skillful
liar knows that
there is a psy-
Geological no
ment W hen he
N ust tell the
truth or see bis
fabricntions III
glimmering. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Unless you run the risk OF being mis-
understood you will never say or do
anything OF much value to yourself or
those about you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

A Merry Christmas to all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

!. ] T: !: {. !,
liar knows that
+ there is a psy-
lSM Geological no
lS1A ment when he
WA must tell the
SnM " truth or see his
l2NA fabricntions
Il glimmering.
Getting into trouble isn't the specis.
ty of any one. but getting out Of iti
a lawyers speciality. and be charge
according to the depths of the trouble
and the pressing need Of getting clear
Pressure upon the pocketbook is re-
sponsible for many of the astounding
things that often startle us.
1t always might have been worse 20
the superficial. disinterested observer.
After all. the way we behave is the
best evidence Of what we really think
and are.
II would be pleasant indeed to his
friends If when a violent man loses his
temper the loss should prove total and
Nobody is Of any value to his friends
who doesn't sometimes get angry with
them and prod them up a little.
Unless you run the risk Of being mis-
you will never say or do
anything OF much value to yourself or
those about you.
r-
Couldn't Help Il.
The shades of night were falling.
Are you surprised at that?
For gravity was calling,
And SO they tumbled fat
The village street was twisty-
At least IL seemed 10 be-
Because the night was misty.
So one could hardly see. .r.-
And so the perfect stranger
Who bore the queer device
Brought UP against a manger
And didn't cut much ice.
Her Profession.
'FWhat a markedly homely womnnt"
Eyes, but isn't she swellT'
81 should say so. She must be the
wife Of millionaire"
NO; she is a business woman who
IS coming money"
"In what businessY
making women beautiful"
IL Looks Like That.
"Paw
Eyes, my SON."
fO
"a trust?"
YES; that you read so much about"
Anything that is doing business, but
lot operating in your favor"
Quite DeIieaey.
"You are charged with stealing an
,vercoat. Have you anything to say
'or yourself?''
Judge, my family was starving"
Might 1 ask you how your wife
looks an overcoat so as to make It
,alatable for the children?"
Playing Safe.
"Why are you so discreetr
Discreet"
"Yes"
Because"
Because what. you idiot?"
''Then / won't have to be brave"
Modest Spending.
Going to spend the winter In Flor
da?"
No"
"why notT'
''The winter is all have to spend"
Gathering Material.
81 expect to make some money"
"How?"
Raising bees"
"Oh, in the sweet by and by"
Also Expands IL.
"What is the effect Of coldr'
at contracts"
GIVE me an example"
"Cold contracts n coal bill"
Didn't Match.
"You don't seem to like Siegfried.T
"He gets on my nerves"
How does he do that!"
by his prize nerve"
Easier Way.
"My son. don't you know that II Is
he early bird that catches the worm?"
Huh! / can buy a whole can OF
worms for a nickel"
More Practical.
"what are you bodybuilding cas-
les in the air?''
mo; saving my money TO buy ny
ng machine"
When the Desert Looks Good.
"How is the scenery along the liner
"Elne for wedding trips"
A sprained ankle will usually disa-
lie the injured person for three or
our weeks. This is due to lack Of
roper treatment. When Chamberlain's
is applied a cure may be ef-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

Be good to the poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
P1RcHCLIMBER IS
! CAUGHT At WORK
MRS. James G. Dunn Surprises
Burglar at Her Home on
Twenty-seventh Street.
FELLOW THREATENS HER
when She Gives Alarm in the Neigh
borhood He Makes Himself
Scarce.

The porch climber was abroad in the
city last night but the police thus far
have not heard that he had gotten
hway with any property. His lone en-
kagement was at the home OF James
b Dunn. $50 Twenty-seventh street.
but he was frightened away before he
&eached the interior of the home.
Mrs. Dunn was at home alone with
her children. and was seated reading
ia the dining room when she was at
[racted. by a noise coming from the
6frection of the kitchen. PeerinS
through a window she saw the form
~ a man climbing over, the roof of the
korch adjoining the kitchen.
Knew Lady Was Alone.
Mrs. Dunn went outside and asked
4 he fellow what he wanted, He evi-
hentIy knew that Mrs. Dunn was
Hone, and he told her tht if she did
bot return to the house and not inter
|ere with his operations he would "GI
her," using his own language.
The porch climber continued to-
yards n window that he had fixed upon
Is a means of entrance to the home.
lot indicating that he was in the least
disturbed by the discovery of Mrs.
punn.
Mrs. Dunn then told him that she
Fould call the police. and she hurried
b the home of a neishb0r to give the
: farm Several of her neighbors re-
&nned to the house with her. and
Fhen they arrived the burglar had
&anished He had not entered the
souse.
Dangerous Characters I'm City.
There are known 20 be a number Of
dangerous persons in the city, they
5aving drifted in here when the word
#ent out that it was open territo-v
br the gambler and crook. Since the
aiming rooms have been closed. some
Il the more versatile of the hangersoI
bat usually are found about places af
bis character. in their desperation to
|eep even with their meal tickets,
lave turned to other lines of activity,
bid it was member of this gentry
bat in all likelihood picked the Dunn
|ome for raid last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
VAN SAINT WILL BE
AT SOLDIERS PICNIC
New National Head of Grand Army to
Deliver an Address to Veterans
of the County at Tower.

George E. Bailey received letter
this morning from Ex-Governor S. II.
Van SAINT of Minneapolis. recently
elected as commander in chief of the
Grand Army. in which the writer
promised to be i'll this city Sept 80 to
attend the annual picnic of the sol
diers of the county. Mr. Van SAINT
will deliver an address in the after
noon and in addition TO his talk there
will be several other talks by men
prominent locally.
The picnic is 10 be held at the
Watch Tower and all soldiers. not only
the veterans OF the civil war. but also
OF the Spanish-American war, are ell
giblc to attend. Adjutant General
Partridge of this state and Department
Commander General c. p. Hayes are
10 be present.
The affair will be in the nature OF 4
basket picnic. and it is expected that
if the weather is favorable there viii
be about 800 soldiers out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
CHIEFS ARE NAMED
Ladies Appointed to Have
Charge of Bethany Home
Tag Sale Oct. 2.
TO CALL UPON SUBURBS
Committee Holds Meeting ut Hotel
Harms and City Is Apportioned
for Thorough Canvass.

The tag day committee of Bethany
home. composed of Mrs. Sudlow. Mrs.
A. Mosenfelder. Mrs. Henderson and
Miss Denkmann. met at the Hot ii
Harms and organized for the tag day
20 be held IN this city, Moline and
Milan one week from today.
Those In Charge.
The following were appointed 20
have charge Of the different places
where tags viii be sold
Harper house-Miss Denkmann,
Mrs. II. b. Sudlow, Mrs. w. II. Whistler.
Mrs. +. A. Smith. Mrs. c. Woodruff,
Mrs. Virgil Warren.
Rock Island house-Mrs. Henderson.
Mrs. NJ C. Rice.
L. S. McCabe & Co and Young &
McCombs' stores-Mrs. A Mosenfeldar
Mrs. j. L. GARRISON.
Ferry boats-Mrs. w. ]. Sweeney,
Miss Simon.
Street cars-Mrs. ]. X. Scott
Seventeenth street to Twenty-firs:
street. residence portion-Mrs. e. w
Hurst
Twenty-first street to Twenty-fourtl
street-Mrs. John Tremann
Nineteenth street and Third avenue
Mrs. +. w Bahnsen
Twentieth street and Third avenue
Miss Gregg.
First, Second and Third wards
Mrs Kann.
Sixth ward-Mrs. Writ Taylor, Mrs
George Sheldon.
Seventh ward-Mrs. Z. w. Lewis
Mrs. Lund
South Park-Miss Mary Long.
Milan-Miss Carnaghan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-25
TO FINISH SEWER
Bluff Association Urges the
City to Go on With the
improvements.
ANOTHER DRAIN PROPOSED
Scheme 10 Take in Portion of Moline
Territory Is OppOsed-New Fire
Station Is Sought.

The Bluff Improvement association
met at the Horace Mann school last
evening There were % members of
the association present, and the chief
topic of discussion was the sewer con-
troversy. Work on the sewer, which
will drain the section between Thirty
eighth and Forty-sixth streets. has
been suspended, and the residents of
the district are anxious for its COM
pletion. There is a plan on foot to
build Il storm drain on Forty-siXth
street for the purpose of draining that
section OF Rock Island and some of
the Moline property. Residents of the
ncishborhood are averse to such an
arrangement. claiming it would cost
them much more than one which would
be built exclusively for Rock Island.
The improvement committee was in
structed to wait upon the mayor and
other city officials who have charge of
the work. They will make their report
at the next meeting.
Want Fire station Bluff.
The next meeting will be held Oct.
%. Officers for the next six months
will be elected, the sewer drain matter