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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-03-30

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-03-30

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

If
Saunders Joe"
Swedish, German and
At Milton
1851 the daughter CLERGYMAN and descendant the John Alden
land Of yangene where the redon and historic
foundation of her and public schools until fifteen when she
o her
into literature Her first short brought forty dollars but she realized
observation study training and practice She several
then returned
for the best illustrating kindness dumb animals Miss Saunders determined
which largely autooaphc and the spirit pvang her intense
her committee of award The prize to her book Beautiful
and should have become standard Tor al hbran and
begging publishers months before accepted Miss
Saunders privilege money
he manusc
of animal
stories Her "Tda pathetic humorous adds
ambitious
"Roe Chae" of the life of the Acadians
the historic ylc
trials and higher things
rtIs6 y nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
Culture and the Birth Rate.

That birth rates decline with increas-
ing civilization is fact borne out by
much evidence. The people of Nor
mandy are probably the most highly
|cultured in all Europe, which is to say
that they are the most highly cultured
in the world, France leading all ma
tions in the march of civilization. Fig
ures of the birth rate there show it to
be frequently as low as 10 per thous-
and per annum.
Standing at the other extreme is the
Russian province of Orenburg, ON the
|confines of Asia, where the production
lis 60 children per thousand inhabitants
per year Congestion of population y
the Philadelphia Record says, has the
effect of reducing the birth rate, but
|only where it is accompanied by COM
|paratively high degree of culture"
The rate does not decline in the con-
|gested districts of New York, where
the degree of culture is low, but in
such parts of the city where culture is
high it shows, a decline In China and
India, most densely populated coul-
tries, the rate is high. England, with
|incomparably more culture, and the
most densely populated of all Euro
pean countries, records a decline of IS
per cent in the rate during the last %
years. German cities also report a de.
cline. unfortunately" the Record
concludes, the decrease is greatest
among the most cultivated part of the
population in Europe as in America
The civilized nations are being perpet,
uated by those who, in the struggle
for existence have proven the least
| fit" That conclusion admits an un
warranted pessimistic inference. 1t is
from the poor and uneducated of the
preceding generations that the great
Iof today have sprung.
The level of culture is constantly ris
ing and the progress of civilization is
inevitable. Culture is a growth and
rarely the product of a single genera
ton. Yet there is more of it in the
world today than there ever has been
and there will be more of it on the
tomorrOws than on the yesterdays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
For Millionaires Who Prefer Jail To
Home.

New York now has a milliOnaireS
Jail What is probably the most cur
ious institution of its kind in the coun-
more generally as Alimony Inn, where
the wealthy members of the Anti
Alimony club" who use il as their
headquarters, enjoy themselves in
luxury. at the expense of the city in
preference to paying alimony to their
divorced wives. At present this Club
numbers II members, the length OF
whose visits will vary from one to SIX
months. To look after their wants the
city employs a staff of "a persons, a
much larger proportion than Is to De
found in any hotel, however, exclusive.
The Ludlow street jail is maintained
only for persons who offend the civil,
not the criminal laws.
If the wealthy man fails to pay the
alimony imposed on him by the judge,
he can either migrate to New Jersey
at a. cost OF 8 cents if he goes by
ferry-or for cents if he goes by tun-
mel, or he can enjoy six months in the
Ludlow street Jail free OF cost and in
the company of his kind. From 10
o'clock in the morning until O'Clock
in the afternoon visitors are received.
In the evening card parties playing
either bridge or poker are the custom,
and at all times any desired luxury IS
available. In the. yard at the rear of
the uildng outdoor exercise may be
taken TO afford this entertainment,
which Isl furnished free of charge 20
the prisoners, the city is expanding at
present 1929 month for each member
of the wealthy and exclusive colony
which enjoys its hospitality The lat
est member to Join this club did 50
rather than pay s125 month a!imony
Like the others when he is released
his obligation will be discharged.
Altogether this curious institution
furnishes cheap and easy way oil
evading the financial obligations i'm
posed by the divorce courts and many
wealthy men are glad to resort to il
since 1t involves practically no inter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

shall fix the maximum sentences of
convicted criminals instead of leaving
| it to the state board of pardons,, was
lplaced on Governor Deneen's desk yes
terday, in company with an opinion
| from Attorney General Stead to the
effect that the measure is unconstitu-
Itional.
| The bill is~in the form of an amend
ment to the indeterminate sentence
act, and, after looking it over care
fully, Mr.. Stead has come TO the con-
clusion that the amendment is broader
than the original bill, and that this
would be a ground for invalidation.
The executive has not decided as yet
what disposition to make of the meas
IRE, which was strongly advocated by
States Attorney John E. Wayman of
Cook county and by the State Associa-
lion of States Attorneys, but his gen.
eral custom is to follow the opinions
lof the attorney general on measures
in which the question of unconstitu-
tionality might warrant a Veto
Summary of House Session.
| The house met at p. m, and dur
| ing a short business session advanced
lseveral bills on the calendar, among
them being Durfee'S bill (house bill
lad, repeating the act which author
ICES mining and manufacturing com
lpanieS to own stock in railroad com
lpanieS. which was advanced to third
reading after Representative Morris
had withdrawn his objections to its
consideration
| Senator Hearn's bill (senate bill No
20), providing for the protection OF
the name and badge of benevolent, hui
name, charitable and fraternal organ
izations, was called mp on the order OF
second reading, but was not advanc
cd, owing to objections to its cOnsid
Grafton by Representative Carter. Rep
lreSentative Browne and others urged
Carter to withdraw his objections and
let the bill go to third reading, but he
was persistent, saying: Il object be
cause | have the right to-
| In the senate.
The senate met in perfunctory ses
sion at O'Clock, with Senator JOIN
DALEY of Peoria in the chair. After
listening to the reading of the min
lutes the senate adjourned until thi:
morning at 10 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

The German minister of finance has
issued table showing the general up
ward movement of wages in that coun-
try for the past third of century.
Whereas the lowest annual wage OF
coal miners was S127.57 and the high
est $201.S2 in 1882, the lowest paid in
1907 was S257.04 and the highest
$i45.30. Several other trades reported
show average increases as large. In
1886 the average wages paid in the
great Krupp establishment was "
cents, and in 1908, 1927. Even with
this increase the German workingman
is worse off economically now than in
1882, because the cost of living has in
creased in higher measure, and the
burden of taxes has grown steadily
greater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Fugitive Witness-Ry William H Handy.
Copyrighted, 1909, by Associated Literary Press.

dodge this time nell throw you llto
jail for contempt of court. See?"
"Oh. yes, / see" answered the young
man. The case did not seem hopeless
yet. but mighty annoying. Doubtless
the Judge would let him off when he
heard the circumstances, but it would
make it case of mad hurry to get
back to Belltown in time for the 4
O'Clock train next morning. 1t was
seventeen miles overland to the county
seat.
For several miles Mason argued and
begged. but the sheriff only grinned.
Very well. he would wait until he saw
the judge. But when they reached the
county seat the judge was in bad
humor and refused TO listen to the
agents excuse. Instead he turned to
the sheriff with Il peremptory Officer,
hold you strictly responsible for the
appearance of this witness in the
morning; commit him to Jail if neces-
sary."
Hell be in court in the morning.
your honor" said the sheriff, with his
eyasperating grin.
The officer took him TO the hotel and
engaged room on the top floor-a
room with but one window and one
door. 81 will leave you here little
while by yourself" said the sheriff
after inspecting the window. 81 DOM
,, think you want TO get married badly
enough to break your neck jumping
out of that" 1t was brick wal
dropping sheer thirty feet TO the
ground. He went out and locked the
door behind him.
In a few minutes a deputy sheriff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

1t was an entirely new situation to
things in stories, but he never had be-
ieved that real people encountered
anything like it in real life-much less
that he would.
1t was new enough to him in two
respects without being uncommon in
real life. In the first place. he never
had been within twenty hours of his
own wedding before; in the second
place, no other man ever had been en-
gagged to q girl half so sweet and
charming and altogether lovely as
Macy Torrey. and then, in the third
place, came the uncommon and almost
unbelievable situa tion-what other in
nocent man in real life had ever been
violently possessed by sheriff at such
Il critical time?
But 1t had all happened simply
enough. Wahoo county had an i'm
portant case against the c.. Q. and I.
| railroad. Mason was agent for the
road at Belltown and was wanted as
an important witness.
lie had been subpoenaed for the
next day. Thursday. but to avoid I'M
necessary risk he had planned to take
the 5 o'clock train for Layton, where
| his bride to be lived The relief agent
| had just been checked in. the boys
| had shaken hands with him, the dis
| patcher clicked him Good luck, Char
| ley" and he had turned away to GO
to his room to dress when the sheriff
stepped up and took him by the arm.
| hy-why-really," he began, when
he saw 1t was not a joke, 81 just can's
| 20. You'll have to excuse me. YOU
| see"-he bushed-'I am to be married
at s o'clock in the morning"
The sheriff grinned knowingly. He
had heard all sorts of excuses before.
| 1T won't co. he said Nothing
| Will go except your body"
| As the captured witness was lee
away to the officers buggy a picture
/ stood wildly before his mind of the
happy wedding party growing little
/ restless, then nervous and then un
easy as the clock hands tripped alons
/ toward S. He saw the face of hi:
lovely. happy bride as she waited, anC
Il then saw the modification the agony
/ the scorn in her face when the houl
came and no bridegroom.
4 And she Is just the sort of girl
he reflected bitterly. who would never
forgive fellow for being absent oil
his wedding day. Good intentions
don't count with her; she believes /,
men who do not believe in impossi
bilities."
Say. Mr.. Sheriff." said Mason af
fably as they reached the buggy, .
acknowledge service all right. and yol
just leave me here to fix up things
and I'll be over in the morning in tim
for court"
/ Not much The sheriff CRIME,
again. 1.-THE judge is wrathy. Yo'
lodged one subpoena. you know. an,
he said for me to hold on to you thi
i time-and IL you make an effort t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
ELKS MEET AT SPRINGFIELD
Festivities Planned for Delegates t.
the state Convention.

Springfield, H.. May 11.-Three
thousand Elks arrived in Springfield
today to attend their annual state con
vention. Springfield is giving rous-
ing reception to its guests. A vaude-
Vile entertainment, reception for the
ladies, automobile rides and dinners
have been arranged for, the festivities
to conclude with minstrel show and
smoker Thursday night Representa-
tive Harry ~ Shepherd of Jerseyville.
Frank Fox OF Peoria and John S.
Brown of Monmouth are active candi-
dates for exalted ruler for the next
year. Frank Sowle of Rockford and d.
A. Decosta of Bloomington aspire to
be state secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
RUSSIAN CABINET STICKS
Car Refuses to Accept designations
Of Stolypin Ministry.

OF sotoiypin Ministry.
ST. Petersburg. May IA solution
of the cabinet crisis whereby Premier
Stolypin and his colleagues will gre
tain their posts was arranged at a con-
ference between the premier and the
emperor, which continued until
o'clock this morning The crisis was
solved in manner peculiarly Russian.
The emperor refused to sign the Bill
providing for naval staff because h
considered it an invasion of his pre-
negatives, and he declined also to ac
cept the resignation OF the cabinet,
ordering the ministers to remain NJ
their posts. The latter, after reiterat-
ing their representations Of the impos-
sibility of rendering useful services
under the conditions, decided that
their duty, according to Russian pre-,
cedentS, was to continue in their
present Offices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
Tie SurpriSe.

'Thats one Of the biggest surprises
ever got" said the thcater manager.
How did you get it,"
See that man over there? He came
to my Office and told me that we were
having lot of bully shows this sea
son. Said last weeks production was
the best yet and that he'd sent all his
friends to see it. Went en- to say that
his favorite actor was with this week s
show and he'd break his neck to get
here
well, where does the surprise come
in?"
HE left without asking for pass
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

for countries where fanatical mobs or
murderous soldiers are permitted to
run loose. China learned that lesson
when it met the bill for damages to
foreigners by the Boxers. Turkey AMI
Persia will be on the collectors route
when the mischief wrought by bloody
minded Moslems and fierce Turconaus
has to be paid for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
The Finish.

Worry. worry every day.
Wrinkles come and hair gets gray.
Voice grows like a working file
Lips forget they're made to smile.
Gay that nothing turns out right.
Fancy things are done for spite.
Look at matters with a frown,
Everything see upside down.
Fume ana ferment. fuss and fret.
Satan hasn't got you yet,
But unless you change your hand
In his precincts you will land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
The Sax Tooay.

The Old Fashioned Man - Look,
There's mouse right by your foot.
The Modern Woman = Sh! Don't
scare him. Go quietly and get piece
of cheese. and I'll catch the dear little
thing.-Clevelard Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
p>S>
Hum0r and
Philosophy
D. DUNCAN n. Smith
REGULATION scRAPPERs.

JEFF and johnson,
Jim and Jack.
. How they sputter
Forth and back,
Putting orators
To shame
That is now
The fighting game.
Each is ready
For a scrap.
Each would lick
The other chap.
Yet with chances
There in sight
Do you see them
Strip and fight?
Conversation
Good and strong
Meant to jolly
Us along
Gives them without
Chance to lose
Advertising
They can use.
Up and at II,
Gentlemen.
With the battle
or the pen!
You may some time
Scrap again.
Well believe 1t,
Maybe. then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

If the primary law is again TO be
declared dead one by the supreme
court, it will relieve a lot of legisla
tors of some obligation they feel 70
ward Hopkins in voting for United
States senator. Without the glamol
lent him by that advisory primary
the Aurora borealis would be DINNER
than farthing rush-light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill NtEn-
tered at the postoffioe as second-class
mattcr.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Whether hides are put on the free
list or not, good many people are
going to have lower shoes in the very
near future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

The Pennsylvania kidnapers got
just what was coming to then-th2
full extent of the law without the friils
of technicalities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

You don't blame that man out
west who seeks for divorce from his
wife because she smokes in bed do
you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Aldrich has put duty of 100 per
cent on oilcloth. Rhode Island sup
plies the cloth and Rockefeller the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

ruption in their ordinary mode of life.
OF course it is expensive for the city
but nobody appears to bother about
that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Justice in Pennsylvania is not tam
pered with technicalities so far as
scoundrels who kidnap children are
concerned at any rate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Colorado, however, cannot advertise
it's snowbound trains as regular feat
ures during July and August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
ProxiJina For the Finish.

"What is the excitement?" asked the
tortoise.
The snails are having Marathon
race.
Who are the judges?''
a six-year-old boy at the start has
promised 10 send his grandson to check
the finish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Fooled,

"Where are the papers?" Kissed the
villain.
1.-The papers?" said his wife.
Eyes. the papers"
"The delivery boy has stopped them.
He says we can't have no more until
we pay his last bill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Roosevelt seems to have got &
rhino on the hippo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t seems harsh to call a little gentle
curiosity gossip when oneself INDUCES
in it.
In training husband 1t is quite nee
sssary TO impress him with the impor-
lance of bringing home nice fat sal
~ every week.
Marriage is an experiment. and
divorce is the public report on the
same.
1t takes some people long time~to
earn short living.
Probably the reason that truth IN
stranger than fiction is because We
meet it so much more seldom.
The man who is unable to do a thing
himself is sometimes quite willing to
tell others how to accomplish it
+ A fine blend of zeal and caution IL
often the essential element In a mans
good luck.
Do to others what Il necessary to
get them on your side.
Being hypocritical Is 4 profession
with some people and an amusement
with others.
People who keep skeletons In the
sloset ought to be reported to the
health officer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
APPROVED BY Law
Governor Signs Bill for SAM
taria by Fraternal So
cieties.
PRESENTED FOR WOODMEN
Amendment to Indeterninatc SEN
tencc Act Held unconstitutional
by Attorney General.

Cprin1foId III Nov II I-;,r',
omnloyors, lioh;I;t,. I'M oin,oa ~ a.
RurIingtop poi1ro.d poIiof o.,ocio-
tion uas nasco6 nv rho bouso today
If nrovides that in an accident for
damages for nersonal iniurv mr.
death no contract of empIovment in
surance. relief. benefit. pension or in
demnity constitutes a defense of the
act as bar to any action afor dam
ages.
Another Ballot Taken.
Springfield, H., May 1.-THE
Saith joint ballot for United States
senator today resulted:
Hopkins rs.
f'oss 10.
ShurtleH ~.
otrlhSer 80.
| brien 20,
scattering D
| ch'perheid is Fiery
| Springfield, H., May 11.-Burnett NJ
Chiperfield of Canton uncorked his
afternoon and flung their contents IL
the direction of Secretary of the In
terror X. A. Ballinger. a letter from
the interior department at Washington
reiatlVe 10 the investigation the as
sembly Is going to make OF the title
10 reclaimed lands caused the eXplo
sion, Mr.. Chlperfleld blazing out witt
a speech IN which ne declared that
| SIoSS Insult HdS pSeH uole tHe Stdtt
VI ,i'o
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11
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-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

curiosity gossip when oneself INDUCES
in it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

Marriage is an experiment. and
divorce is the public report on the
same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-11

1t takes some people q long time to
earn short living.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-07-02
PARASOL AND SCARF MATCH.
New Feature Which Fashion Insists
Must Be Made Part of
the Costume.

A touch of bright color will be add.
ed to the costume this coming season
in parasol and long, tilmy scarf, which
is worn about the shoulders.
1t is quite essential that the para
sol should match some part of the
costume, either frock, hat or pumps,
and stockings.
The many-ribbed Japanese parasols
will be popular this summer. They
are of silk with quaint little Japan.
ese characters embroidered or hand
painted on. Those made of Persian
silk handkerchiefs are most attrac
tive and match up well with the Pals
ley scarfs.
A Clio Clio San sunshade of white silk
was lined with pale lavender and EN-
broidered with Japanese iris in Law
ender and tall spike leaves il
vivid green. With it was worn {
scarf of lavender and white striped
chiffon, with embroidered violets scat
tered over the entire surface. The
scarf was finished at the ends will
long white silk knotted fringe.