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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-07

bring TO bear upon- this most important
subject all the agencies OF the govern
ment which can contribute anything to
its efficient handling
AS consequence of section 2 Of the
tariff act of Aug. 5. 1909. 1t becomes the
duty of the secretary Of state to con-
duct as diplomatic business all the
negotiations necessary to place him In
a position to advise me as to whether
or not particular country unduly dis
eliminates against the United States
In the sense Of the statute referred to.
The great scope and completely of this
work, as well as the obligation to lend
all proper aid to our expanding COM
'merce, Is met by the expansion OF the
bureau OF trade relations as set forth
IN the estimates for the department OF
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-07
NO TARIFF WAR PROBABLE.
Further Revision to Wait on New
Tariff Boards Recommendations.


1 regret to refer to the fact OF the
discovery of extensiveA -auds in the
collection Of the custo1 revenue at
New York city, in whichsa number Of
the subordinate employees in the weigh
ing and other departments were direct
ly concerned and In which the benefi-
ciaries were the American Sugar Re
f1ning company and others. The frauds
consisted in the payment of duty on
underweights of sugar. The govern
ment has recovered from the American
Sugar Refining company all that it is
shown to have been defrauded of. The
sum was received in full of the amount
due which might have been recovered
by civil action against the beneficiary
OF the fraud. but there was an express
reservation In the contract Of settle
ment by which the settlement should
not interfere with or prevent the
criminal prosecution Of every one who
was found to be subject to the same.
Criminal prosecutions are now pro-
ceeding against number Of the gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-07
SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
Suggested That Magazines and Pc
riodicals Pay More Postage.

The deficit every year in the post
Office department is largely caused by
the low rate of postage of l cent a
pound charged on second class mail
matter, which includes not only news
papers, but magazines and miscella-
neous periodicals. The actual loss grow
ing out of the transmission of this
second class mail matter at I cent
pound amounts to about $63 100000 a
year The average cost OF the trans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-07

yards, all Of which have been found
by the attorney general to be in ac-
cordance with law. I have approved
the execution Of the plan proposed be-
cause Of the greater efficiency and
economy It promises.
The generosity Of congress has pro-
vided In the present naval observatory
the most magnificent and expensive as
Economical esta biishment In the world.
1t is being used for certain naval pur-
poses which might easily and adequate
~ be subserved by a small division
connected with the navy department
at only a fraction OF the cost of the
present naval observatory. The Of
fetal board Of visitors established by
congress and appointed in 1901 ex-
pressed it's conclusion that the official
head Of the observatory should be an
eminent astronomer appointed by the
president by and with the advice and
consent OF the senate, holding his
place by q tenure at least as perma-
nent as that OF the superintendent Of
the coast survey or the head OF the
geological survey and not merely by
a detail OF two or three years dura-
ton. I fully concur In this Judgment
and urge a provision by law for the
Of such q director.
It may not be necessary to tall the
cut Of the navy depart
ment and put It into another depart
nent in which opportunity for sci
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-07


In the interest of immediate econ
Omy and because of the prospect of a
deficit / have required a reduction in
the estimates of the war department
for the coming fiscal year which
brings the total estimates down to an
amount forty-five millions less than
the corresponding estimates for last
year. This could be accomplished only
by cutting off new projects and sus-
pending for the period of one year all
progress in military matters. For the
same reason l have directed that the
army shall not be recruited up to it's
present authorized strength. These
measures can hardly be more than
temporary-to last until our revenues
are in better condition and until the
whole question Of the expediency Of
adopting a definite military policy can
be submitted to congress-for / am
sure that the interests of the military
establishment are seriously in need OF
careful consideration by congress. The
laws regulating the organization Of our
armed forces In the event of war need
to be revised in order that the organi-
cation can be modified so as to produce
a force which would be more consist
emily apportioned throughout its nu-
merous branches. To explain the cir
cumstances upon which this opinion is
based would necessitate lengthy dis
cussion, and postpone 1t until the
hrst convenient oppor eity shall arise
to send to congress- ecial message
upon this subjeo
he secretary Sf war calls attention
to lumber of needed changes in the
army. in all OF which concur, but the
point upon which / place most en-
phasis is the need for an elimination
oiiI providing method by which the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

association and the treasurer of
the Woman's Municipal Cam
paign committee. 1t is she who
has raised the funds to carry ON
this work. Mrs. Stewart was
also the most influential factor
in the organization of the Men 5
League for Woman Suffrage
recently launched in Chicago
and officered by some of the best
known political reformers in the
windy city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Examinations are in progress.
School closes today for weeks vaca
ton. A number OF the teachers will
spend the time out OF town.
The senior class, 22 in number, was
entertained at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
O'Leary last Friday evening.
Visitors for the week: Mrs. Woodman,
Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Latshaw, Mrs. Bur
lington, Mrs Lee, Miss Irene Lane and
Arthur Crane.
At the meeting OF the Michigan school.
masters club at Ann Arbor next week,
Miss Zahn will discuss 1.-The Aims and
Difficulties OF First-year Latin"
Candidates for the base ball team are
numerous The two days practice indi'
Gates that we shall have team that
will sustain the reputation of the school
in humble defeat TO the pro@ess OF the
seventh and eighth graders. Ii was
proved to the satisfaction OF the judges,
Mrs. Woodman, Mr. Head and Mr.
Hawley that the United States needs a
powerful navy
The seniors have chosen the following
to participate at commandments Salut-
atorian, Mamie Bishop; poetess, Carrie
loan; prophet, Leland Asetine; histo-
rian, Ruby Hoyt; valedctoran, Maurice
Cole; orations, Eula Finch, Carl Howe
Walter Burlington; reading, Mary
Howe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
W oman Suffrage victory in Chicago.

Woman Suffrage Victory In Chicago.
Woman suffragists of Chi
cago are rejoicing because Of
the great victory which they
won in the charter convention.
Saturday, March 10. The con
vention, after a short debate, by
a vote of 20 to II, adopted the
plank which provides for mum.
cipal woman suffrage The ques-
ton now goes to the state legis-
lature and the suffragists will
maintain lobby at Springfield
and go to the capitol from Chi
cago aud other parts of the state
in full force, when a hearing is
granted on the measure.
This municipal suffrage cam
paign has been admirably con
Quoted aud has been of immense
educational value. 1t has been
supported by women represent
ing the best thought of the city,
prominent among whom are Jane
Adams, Mrs. Charles Henrotin.
Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCul
loch and Mrs. Ella $. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart is the president
of the Illinois Equal Suffrage as
ISOLATION, an officer in the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
Churches.

Regular services at Church Of Christ
next Lords day morning and evening.
MECCA MARIE VARNEY. pastor.
Morning theme in the Presby terian
church next Sunday: 1.-The Ransom Paid
More than $4,000. Evening themes;
The Iron Did Swim" All welcome.
The meetings OF the Christian Science
society are held IN First National bank
hall every Sunday morning at l0:45 and
every Wednesday evening at 7:45. All
are welcome Sunday school immedi-
ately after Sunday service. Reading
room open to public Saturday afternoon
from 10 ) o'clock Subject, Sunday,
March %, Realty"
Next Sunday the choir at ST. Mark =
church will render the following:
Hymn 4l4-St Oswold ....J b. Oy kes
Venite l3........... ...... Robinson
Benedicite %. Observation-Disclosures. Hay es
Jubilate "a. ...........H Aldrich
Hymn 423-"Lead Kindly Light"
j n. Newman
Offertory Anthem "Weary of Earth"
Fervis Tozer
Hymn 432-"Love Divine" 49,. }. H. Roe
M. r. Church. q. Gilbert Stansell, pas
tor. You will always find a cordial well
come to the following services:
$50 a. ~, class meeting.
1870 a. M, morning worship.
/ 80 class meeting Bros, Adriance and
Olson, leaders,
1900 IA, Sunday school leon Douglas,
supt.)
800 p. m., gospel meeting at thu jail
500 p. m Junior league. Miss Peacock,
supt.
500 p. m, Epworth league devotional
meeting.
700 p. m, evening worship.
1870 D. M, choir practice, Saturday even.
ing.
The pastor invites anyone to call on
him al any hour.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
Mort gage sale.

Whereas. default having been made in the pay
ment of certain indenture of mortgage bearing
date the 23rd day of March, A. ID. 1904, made aud
executed by Herman A. Barnard and Emily s. Bar
nard his wife, OF the State OF Illinois, TO George
Lyle, of the County Of Van Buren, and st ate of
Michigan, WHICH said mortgage was afterwards, on
the 2bth day of April 1904, at 10 80 O'Clock in the
forenoon. recorded in the office OF the register
Of deeds for Van Buren, county Michigan, in Liner
~ of Mortgages, on page 3O7, and which said
mortgage afterwards, on the 21st day of April
A. d. 1904, duly assigned by the said George NJ
Lyle 20 the Paw Paw Savings Bank of Paw Paw,
Michigan, and said assignment duly recorded In the
office of register of deeds for Van Buren, county,
Michigan, LibeT "a of mortgages at page 532 aud
Whereas, the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, has according to the terms thereof be-
come operative and the whole amount secured by
said mortgage is due and payable. and the
amount now claimed to be due on said mortgage at
the date of this notice il the of six thousand
FIVE hundred and eighty dollars and 4-l0O dollars
aud no suit at law orproceedings in chancery having
been m ttuted to the debt secured by said
mortgage or any part thereof,
Nov therefore notice is hereby given that IN pur
suance Of the power of sale contained in said mort
and by virtue of the statute in such made
and provided said mortgage will b. foreclosed by a
sale of the mortgaged premises much may
be necessary TO satisfy the amount due thereon and
the attorney fee provides 10y the terms of said
gage aud by the statutes of this state aud other
costs aud expenses OF said sale provided by
law; the premises described in said mortgage will
be sold az puUic vendue to the highest bidder at
the north front door of the court house in the village
of Paw Paw, county off Van Buren, and stat OF
Michigan, chat being the place of holdn the cir
cult court of said county, on Saturday, the 10Th
day of June A. ID. 1908 at oclockin the forenoon
Of said day, the description of said mOrtgaged prem
Uses being a. follows: The southeast quarter "a of
section number thirty-tvO l32 i'm township number
three (3 south, Of range fourteen (1D west except
ing and reserviug therefrom three fourths of an
acre of land in the northeast thereof, said
mortgage premises 20 be sold comprising 1891
acres OF land.
Dated this 2Gth day Of March. A. d 1909
PAW PAW SWINGS BANK.
tl3 Nor gagea.
A. LYNN FREE, Attorney foI Mortgage.
Business address Paw Paw. Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.

There will be caucus of the republi.
can electors OF the township of Paw Paw
at LongweIl's opera house Saturday
March 27, 1909, at 2:30 o'clock in the af-
ternoon for the purpose of placing in
nomination candidates for the various
township offices and for the transaction
of such ether business as may be legally
brought before the caucus.
BY Order of
REPUBLICAN Twp. COMMITTEE
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
REPUBLICAN TOWNS CAUCUS.

There will be a caucus of the republi-
can electors of the township of Almena
at Amena town hall, Saturday. March
q, 1909 at , o'clock in the afternoon
for the purpose of placing IN nomination
candidates for the various township
offices and for the transaction of such
other business as may be legally brought
before the caucus.
[Signed REPUBLICAN Twp COMMITTEE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Supreme Justices
CHARLES A. BLAIR,
JOHN w. STONE,
For Board of Regents
w. l.. CLEMENTS,
GEORGE p. CODD.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
LUTHER l.. WRIGHT
For Member of the Board OF Education
WILLIAM J. McKONE.
For Board of -six-year term
|. ROY WATERBURY,,
w. X. WALLACE.
For Board of Agriculture -four-year term
ROBERT ID. GRAHAM,
A. II. DOHERTY.
For Board of Agriculture two-year term
WILLIAM J. OBERDORFER,
WILLIAM l.. CARPENTER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
Go W it'll "a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful stom-
ach, liver and kidney cure, Dr. Kings
New Life Pills is astounding. All drug
gists say they never saw the like. It's
because they never fail. to cure sour
stomach, constipation, Indigestion, bill
iousness jaundice, sick headache, chills
and malaria Only p cents. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Ard Yet They Have Such Feet
A Boston shoe blacking factory has
removed TO St Louis. No business in
Boston, where they shine intellects,
not shoes. Philadelphia Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
wAvERLY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

WAVERLY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The republicans of the township of
Waverly will hold a caucus at Town
hall at 2 p. m. on Saturday, March u,
officers and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before the
meeting
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
Wanted Names of Lincoln Voters.

wanted Names OF Lincoln V0t6rS.
The True Northerner would
like to obtain the names and
addresses of all the voters in
Van Buren, county who cast
ballot for Abraham Lincoln for
president, with a view of the
ultimate organization of
county Lincoln voters league
When sending in your name,
please state whether you voted
for Lincoln in 1860, 1864 or
both those years. Or would
also be pleased to have you
state your present political af-
f1liations One object of the
formation of the proposed
league will be to assist in flu
ture celebrations Of the birth
day of the great emancipation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

NUII Ut II W|I|TN INWTTIL.
II there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand. or il you want
any medical advice, write
TO the doctor, and he will
answer you fully. There is
no charge for this service.
The address is DR.. w. B.
Caldwell, 500 Caldwell bldg.
Monticello, Ill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
ST Down
ST a Week

Look over this list and see il
there is anything you want
tor ST. down and 81 a week.
Mark the items that you want
bring them to our store,
take the goods home with
you by paying us 81 down
and 81 week for each ar
ticle until paid for.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26
A Constipation
Remedy Free

There is no action of your daily
life of greater Importance than to see
that your bowels move. They should
move at least once day naturally,
and by that is meant without any help.
If they do not move at least once a
day you can consider yourself con-
stipated and it is time you did some
thing about it.
You will be glad to know there
is a way out of the difficulty. Lem
uel Landerdale, an old soldier at Quincy,
H., Elmer Mcmillan, of Speed, Mo-, Mrs.
Monahan, of Stonewall, Miss, and many
others were as you are now. But one
day they awoke to the fact that DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin was curing their
friends, so they bought II too and 1t
cured them. Today they are loud in
praise Of ii.
What DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin did
for them ii should do for you. Surely your
constipation is no worse than theirs, one
of whom had il since 81. Ii only remains
temporary good and what you want is a
! permanent cure; that pdrgative tablets,
| cathartic pills and such violent things
make a great show Of doing something,
but do nothing that is lasting. Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is a scientific prepa-
ration, a laxative tonic, q mild syrupy
liquid that contains ingredients that not
only cure the constipation, but tone the
intestinal muscles SO that they learn
[ again 20 work without help. bottle can
be bought of any druggist for the small
price of 80 cents, and there is a dollar
/ size for families who have already found
/ out its wonderful value in stomach, liver
and bowel troubles. IN old or young.
Send your name and address to the doc.
tor and a free trial bottle will be sent yoJ
so that you can test IL before buying
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Mark of the Small Mind.
The talent of ridicule is the quali6.
cation of little, ungenerous tempers.
addison.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Bed, Iron or wood,
DreSSerS,
COmmOdeS,
Springs,
Mattresses,
Sanitary CoucheS,
Davenport,
Couch,
Chiffonier,
Book Case, combination,
Ladies Desk,
Roll Top Desk,
Office Chair, Gents,
Kitchen Cabinet, all grades
and Sizes,
Dining Tables, Round;
Square, all lengths,
Dining Chairs,
Ironing Boards,
Clothes Bars,
Music Rack,
Side Board,
China Closet,
Center Table,
Library Table,
Morris Chair, Royal,
Go-Carts,
Baby Carriages
Any Rocker can be purchaS-
ed for SOC down and SOC a
week.
Pictures at all Prices,
Mirrors at all Prices.
Rugs, Carpets
and LinoleumS
200 patterns of Rugs in
9x12 and smaller sizes.
These rugs are all in stock
for immediate delivery;
also Mattinss direct from
China and Japan in the
roll.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Carpets
and Rugs

AT the greatest reduc-
tons ever heard of in
Southern Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-03-26

Battered inthe postoffice at Paw Paw, Michigan
as second class mail matter
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-03
Biographical Calendar.

Jules Arsene Arnaud Charlotte, ons
of the most famous of the living hit
erate"rs of, Frans, director OF the
Theatre Francais since 1885, was
born in Limoges, sixty-nine years ago
NJ. Claretie will round out his sew
entieth year and his quarter century
as ministrator of Frances greatest
theatre by retiring from public life
according 10 a recent announcement.
He began his literary career as a
war correspondent in 1866. Later ne
won such great success with his
books and plays that in 1889 he was
enrolled as "one of the forty" of the
inmortals of the French Academy.
His loLs list of works include novels.
essays, dramas, tragedy. comedy and
opera, history and biography.
Already the ambition of those who
are eager to succeed him is manifest
ing itself through their friends. 1t
goes without saying that a man of
Clare1e's redundant intellectual
force does not like to talk of this Inn
pending event. He AYERS that he will
take his own time to retire, but In
both political and theatrical circles
il is clearly understood that the date
has b-ep finally fixed. The report
that, in spite of his age, he will as
su7ne the post of critic on the staff of
finds many believers. He will thus
enjoy both comfortable pension and
a liberal salary.
There are many distinguished cam
didates for the Office of administrator
general of the Theatre Franchise.
Most IN view is Albert Carre, admin
istrato- of the Opera Comique, whose
chance al this writing be regarded as
best Others of great distinction are
Adolphc Brisson, whose political ca
reer is well known: Jean RicAepin,
the poet: Brieux, the tiramatist, who
may rot, however, because of his sa-
tirizing of the bureaucracy, be ac-
ceptable to the ruling powers, and
Antoine, administrator of the Odeon.
Richepin. although denies the fact,
is sa.1 TO be most arziently desirous
of having the Theatre Francias con-
fidad to mis- charge
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-03
T.iE MEANEST THIEF
KNOWN IN NEW ORLEANS.

NeT Orleans, La. Dec. 3.-The
meanest sneak thief in the state has
been operating in New Orleans. His
specially is stealing brass screws
from tombs in the cemetery. This re-
port Was made by a junk dealer yes
terday to the sexton of the ST. Louis
cemetery. a quaint burial place which
thousands of travellers from all over
the country have visited to see its
above ground graves" The sneak
thief, il was learned today. has been
extracting the screws from the mar
BILE vaults at the st. Louis and other
cemeteries, leaving the marble slabs
to tumble to the ground.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-03
KING EDWARDS SPEECH
PROROGUING PARLIAMENT

London, Dec. 3-King Edward s
speech proroguing parliament was
read today. The proceedings were
Crief and only a handful of members
were present
As soon as the speech was read,
the Kings consent TO the bills pass
ed during the session was announced
and the members dispersed.
Freed of their legislative duties
members of the House of Commons
and many of the peers began their
own constituencies today. Compare
lively few of the members remained
in Lcndon> for the formal proroguing
of parliament. David Lloyd George,
Chancellor of the Excaequer, fired
the first shot at a luncheon of the
MAJ ional Liberal Club.
Winston Spencer Churchill started
the campaign in Iancastershire, while
on the other side Lord Lansdowne and
j. Austen Chamberlain have gone to
Plymouth 10 speak the first words
for the Unionists.
This afternoons train is reported
three hours late.