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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
EUL0GY OF TAFT.
Ex.President Roosevelt Says No Ex.
ecutiye Had Hjqher Character,

Ex-President Roosevelt Says No Ex-
ecutive Had Higher Character.
A remarkable feature of the "souve-
mir" issued by the committee that had
charge Of the Inauguration ceremonies
is a biographical sketch of President
Taft by ex-President Roosevelt. 1t has
peculiar significance In view Of the
rumors that have been published to
the effect that friction existed between
Mr. Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft. The key
found in these words:
No man of better training no man OF
more dauntless courage of sounder COM
mon sense and of higher and finer charac-
ter has ever come to the presidency than
William Howard Taft.
Mr. Roosevelt prefaces this state
ment with history Of President Taft.
touching simply upon his public
achievements. In one place he says,
referring to Mr.. Tafts course as So
licitor general:
He won an enviable reputation and suc-
ceeded to remarkable degree in combin-
ing entire fearlessness in stating and up
|
ity to avoid giving needless offense to
those whose convictions differed from his.
The combination of these qualities Is rare.
There are too many men in public as In
private life who Will not stand by their
convictions in time of Stress and there
are also not few who. having the right
convictions and the courage to stand by
them, nevertheless put them forward in
the most offensive manner-in the manner
best fitted to prevent their becoming the
convictions of, any considerable number
of their fellow countrymen. 1t is one Of
Mr.. Tafts great gifts of usefulness that
| he possesses exactly this ability-the abil-
ity unflinchingly to stand by the right
and yet to do it with the minimum of Of
fensiyenesS toward those who do not see
matters as clearly as he does.
In referring to Mr. Taft's judicial
record Mr.. Roosevelt says:
| It fell to Mr.. Taft to decide a number OF
cases in which he blazed in advance thu
| trail that all our judges must in the end
follow. This was notably the case both
as to corporations and the rights of labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Still Ii the Business.

Lord Kames. a once famous Scottish
judge, on his way southwark to Perth
from the northern circuit had to spend
the night at Dunkeld. Next morning
he made for the ferry across the Tay,
but, missing the road, asked passer-
by to show him the way.
with all my heart" said the stran-
ger. 81 see your lordship does not
know me. My names John Cow.
Don't you remember me? l had the
honor to be tried before your lordship
for sheep stealing"
Now recollect you, John" replied
the judge. And how is your wife?
She. too, had The honor to appear be-
fore me for receiving the sheep, know
ing them TO have been stolen"
"Ah, we were very lucky to get off
for want of evidence. but am still In
the butchcriag business"
Then" quoth Lord Kames as he
came in sight Of the ferry, 1--WE may
have the honor Of meeting again."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
His Opportunity,

A lineup of jurymen appeared be-
fore a certain Judge one day, and every
man explained that 1t would mean dis
aster to him to serve at that term Of
court-all but little fellow at the tail
end of the line. This man was a hunt
er, and he had lived in cabin on the
creek all his life.
Have you no excuse to offer?" asked
the surprised judge.
"No. sir"
Haven't you got sick mother-in-
law needing your attention."
mo, sir: / amt married"
"What about your crop?"
Don't raise anything"
"No fence to fix up?'
Haven't got n fence on the place"
"You think you can spare the time
to serve on jury two weeksT
"Sure"
The judge sat awhile and meditated.
Reaching over, he whispered to the
clerk, who shook his head in perplex-
ity. Then the judges curiosity got
the better Of him.
you're the only man who's got the
time to serve your country as jury
man." he said. would you mind tell
ing me how it happens?'
"Sure not" said the little man
promptly. 81 heard you was going to
try Jake Billings this term. He shot
dog o. mine oncet."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
What the Nation Expects of Taft
National Symposium by Prominent Per-
sons In the United States. - 81 81 q

ing an appropriation Of say. $50. 600 600 for
the building of good country roads in the
United States, This appropriation should
be made annually and distributed among
the several states in proportion to pJpu-
lation on condition that the several states
accepting their share should provide So in
addition to every dollar received from the
national government.
Restore Peace to Business. /
BY THURLoW WEED BARNES. Author
and Capitalist. +.
The most important task before the
Taft administration is to lead the people
back to sanity. For the past year the
public mind has been demoralized freak
ish and disteanpered. What we need in
this country is to return to the straight
ana safer methods of our forefathers.
Free Press.
BY JOHN MITCHELL. Vice President
American Federation of Labor.
The most important work Of the new
administration viii be to preserve invio-
late the constitutional. traditional and IN
herent liberty of the people to write.
speak and print their opinions, being re-
sponSible under the law and to jury for
what they write, say or print. Any sys-
TEN which permits, under whatever pre-
text. q censorship of speech or press, ex-
cept In times of war, will prove destruc-
llNe OF llDStby anu VIII ItSiu 10
evils than the alleged wrongs which tho
denial of these rights seeks TO correct.
Readiust National Finances.
by Hon. CHARLES II. TREAT, Assistan:
Treasurer of the United States.
The important thing of today is to re-
enforce the money requirements OF the
treasury. The next is, the readjustment
of the tariff and the third monetary re-
form. These questions must first be adj
justed before we can take up other topics
or duties. because prosperity must come
through treasured abundance of revenue
and an adequate monetary system that
will not only insure confidence as to its
stability. but be expansive and safeguards
ed to meet the growing needs of business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
No Use TO Die.

81 have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you can get DR.. Kings New Discov-
ery," says Mrs. ]. p. White of Rush
boro, Pa. 81 would not be alive today
only for that wonderful medicine. 1t
loosens up a cough quicker than any
thing else. and cures lung disease even
after the case is pronounced hopeless
This most reliable remedy for coughs
and colds, la grippe, asthma, bron'
chitis and hoarseness is sold under
guarantee at all druggists. so cents
and 81. Triallbottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
BUSINESS AND LABOR.
Harmonic capi.al and Labor.

BY HENRY CLEwS. Banker, New York.
One of the most vital questions that
will confront Mr.. Taft will be the strained
relations of labor and capital. There Is
no doubt in the mind of any fair man but
that, in the unsettled conditions that have
existed during the past two years. labor
has been tyrannical and uncompromising.
The great mass of the American public
has been like corn between two mill
stones. one of which was labor and the
other the trusts, and as usual many were
ground exceeding fine.
II Mr.. Taft can devise some method of,
procedure that will bring harmony, with
Justice. between these opposing forces,
which will prove to both that the interests
OF labor and capital are identical, he will
solve the greatest problem now perplex-
ing the American people
Build Good Country Roads.
BY AMI L. BARBER. Capitalist.
I think that one great thing to be
achieved by the administration under Mr..
Taft should be the commencement and
carrying out of a new policy upon the
part of the national government by max
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Not a Path of Roses.

II is not u path of roses upon which
President Taft has entered. Probably
no one realizes this fact more clearly
than he. But if the new president
needs strength to sustain him he may
gain 1t from the assurance that the
American people have confidence in
his ability to maintain the safe and
sane course steadily, quietly and with
the colin judgment that has distin-
guished his service in other difficult
and even critical situations. Boston
Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Far From a Pessimist.

1t was hardly necessary for Mr.. Taft
to tell us over his own signature that
he Is an optimist. His celebrated
smile of the irremovable variety, the
hopeful views contained in his
speeches and writings and the material
contributions to the cheerfulness Of
the nation which have resulted from
his public career are sufficient to show
that the president and chronic pessi-
mism are as far apart as the poles
Pittsburg GaZette-Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
In Public Statement They
Endorse Father Johns
Medicine.

Fall River, Mass.-Mr and Mrs.
Handel Hobson of SO Holden street,
give out the following statement:
Our little boy of four years had been
very sick for quite a while when a
friend of our told us TO try Father
Johns medicine. We got one bottle,
and before it was gone, we saw great
improvement in Joseph's health. Then
We got second one, and We are
very glad to say that he IS now al!
right again. 1t has not only done him
a deal of good, but made him very
lively little fellow. We can truly
recommend Father Johns Medicine
to everybody" (Signed) Mr.. and Mrs
Handel Hobson.
Builds you up because it is all pure
nourishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
To Live In Amity,

A president of the same party as the
overwhelming congressional majority
should certainly be able to live in
amity with the legislators. and it is
not likely that Mr.. Taft's innate pug
naciousness is such as to drive him
into unnatural war. He will not suf-
fer his toes to be tread upon by the
lawmakers: but, on the other hand. he
will not deliberately offer cause for
offense.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
HRest Ixns of Man.

The president viii be the very best
type of man and possess the finest
kind of individuality. He has balance
and poiSe; he has wide experience and
capacity; he has sense and insight; he
is noted for his consideration for the
views of others and his firmness in
holding to rightful positions.-Balti-
more American ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
High Tribute to Taft's Character.

There has been called to the presi-
dency man who realizes the charac-
ter of the gravest duty that confronts
government. He also understands
the unprotected character of man.
Taking men as they are, he will en-
deavor to attract and employ the best
that Is in them for the service Of the
country. His temperament gives no
cause for apprehension, his experience
no ground for uncertainty, and on his
character all men rely.--Boston Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19

gence- AMI Win the training ana with
the democracy and with the conserva-
tism which would have made him a
splendid Judge of the supreme court
long before this If the good luck which
presides over the affairs of America
had not saved him for the presidency
of the United States.-Syracuse Post
Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
No Slow Work on the Tariff.

Taft wants the tariff revision busl-
ness done promptly That man is go
ing to fool some people who have
given overmuch heed to the old adage
that large bodies move slowly.-Cieve-
land Leader
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
UNITED STATES SENATORS.
Revival Of Merchant Marin..


BY Hon. WILLIAM p. FRYE. President
Pro Tempore. U. S. Senate.
know of no legislation more important
for the consideration OF congress during
the present administration than that pro-
viding for the revival of the American
merchant marine.
Many Important Tasks.
BY Senator GEORGE c. PERKINS of
California.
The most important subjects which are
likely to be brought forward are old age
pensions. public health and tuberculosis
legislation. preservation of forests and
conservation OF natural resources, legis-
lation to safeguard food preparations
greater sanctity of our courts and extern
sion OF rural free delivery.
Attend to Its Own Business.
BY Senator A. J. MLAURIN of Missis-
sippi.
The most important thing for the adj
ministration to do is to attend exclusively
to executive business and let congress at
tend to legisating and the courts attend
to adjudicating
Opening Field of Opportunity to All.
BY Senator PORTER j. MCUMBER OF
North Dakota.
While there are many problems the
proper solution of which will advance the
material interests of the people. each i'm
there is enc in particular which tram
sends all others in it's scope and impor-
tance-the problem of opening and keep
Ing open the field of business opportunity
for each and every American citizen.
The work of the Roosevelt administra-
ton in protecting the Industrial field
against monopoly has been great, the ac-
complishment great, but the work Is not
completed. Any cessation of endeavor
along this line would lose US all we have
gained. This work VIII not be completed
until the rights and duties of great indus
trial and other combinations have been
fixed and determined in such way as to
guard every field and avenue of trade and
business from the control of monopolies
and maintain equal opportunities for the
small and the great.
A Federal Incorponation Law.
By Senator JONATHAN BOURNE of
Oregon
The most important tasks before the
present administration include everything
that will tend to readjust the controlling
forces of society to their legitimate
driving us upon the rocks of anarchy or
upon the shoals of despotism, through
unionis,n on the one hand and plutocracy
on the other. An equitable adjustment
between these two forces. which should
be had and I believe can be obtained
through federal incorporation law,
ought to be the special task of the new
administration.
Enforce the Law.
BY Senator NORRIS BROWN of Ne
braSka.
The most important task before the
new administration under President Taft
is to enforce the law.
improve Inland Waterways.
BY Senator WILLIAM II. MILTON Of
Florida
The Improvement of the inland water
ways is one of the most important task!
before the Taft administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Feature of His First Message.

Mr.. Taft's first message to congress
may be expected to recommend that
the pure food laws be amended so as
to include possums and alligator
steaks.-Kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Not Likely to Carry a Bio Stick.

1t is anticipated by those who know
him that President. Taft, while speak
ing softly. will not carry a big stick.
He will keep the big stick. however.
where he can lay his hand on it in
case Of need.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
COURAGE TO Correct Mistakes.

Mr.. Taft is far more successful than
most presidents elect have been in
pleasing the public. Thus far he has
made no mistakes. and if he should
chance to make one in the future he
has the courage to correct it-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
May Ride q Hobby or Two.

Mr. Taft win ride horse for style.
an automobile for comfort and per-
haps hobby CT two in memory of the
great departed.-Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
TAFT AS PRESIDENT
Comments ON His Ability and
What He May Do.

Is it not significant that President
Taft read over his inaugural address
to Mr.. Roosevelt. but made no
changesg' He clearly intends to
speak his own mind.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
keepino In Practice.

you have broken my heart" sobbed
the young wife after their first quar-
rel.
II always was a heart breaker"
jauntily replied the young husband.
"But you have broken mine for the
last time"
."What-going to deprive yourself Of
30 much pleasure?''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
MAY Raid the Constitution.

Since Mr.. Taft has at least five law
yers In his cabinet 1t looks as If he
were getting ready for raid on the
World Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Possible Cabinet Room Innovation.

We take it fer granted. of course.
that the first innovation to be made in
the cabinet room now that President
Taft has taken hold will be To hang
on the wall the cheerful old Smile,
D. You sign.-Los Angeles Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE.
REGULATION of Child Labor.

Regulation of Child Labor.
BY WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE.
Sculptor. New York
The most important objects for the pres
ent administration to direct its energies
upon are the regulation of child labor, the
extension OF civil service reform and the
preservation of forests and natural re-
sources.
Uniform Divorce Law.
BY Mrs. DONALD MLEAN, New York
consider the uniform divorce law as
importa~t as any measure liable to come
before the new administration
Cut Out the SpoiIs System.
By DR.. DAVID STARR JORDAN, Presi-
dent Leland Stanford Junior University.
The most important thing that the new
administration can give is to set the eX-
ample of clean and just executive work.
cutting out the spoils system and other
forms of graft just as far as may be in
everything with which the government
has to deal.
Federal Appointments According to
Sectional Sentiments.
By CLARK HOWELL. Editor Atlanta
Constitution.
The greatest work ahead of the pres
emit federal administration Is the material
ization of the pledge of Mr.. Taft. as made
repeatedly in his recent southern ad-
pointments all sections of the country
will be treated with due and reasonable
consideration by the national administra-
ton and that in appointments for Office
selections will be made with due regard
to the sentiment of communities to be
served.
Efficient Insurance Against War.
By HUDSON MAXIM, Inventor Brooklyn
The most vital concern to the broad in
terests of the American people is efficient
insurance against war-such insurance as
shall be a warranty of enduring peace
There is only one thing that can give ua
this happy security. and it is an efficient
navy, one big enough and powerful
enough to circle our shores with a wall
| of steel. through which no enemy car
penetrate to work US harm. If we build
| but few battleships and forge but few
| guns. we must slaughter with them and
| lay cities in waste. If. on the other hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

XWYHAT is the most important
N task before the new admin
istration under President
Taft? What one great thing
should be achieved by the Taft admin.
istration?
Following are some of the letters
from prominent Americans received by
answer to its queries as to the most
important task confronting President
Taft:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Keep Expenditures Within Income.

By ASHIUN z. SEiAIJlEN bE4flNIf.4l,
Governor of Nebraska.
The most important task for Mr.. Taft
is to keep the national expenditures with
in the nations income and to make 4 re-
vision and reduction of the tariff which
will be substantial relief TO the Aneri-
can people and to induce congress and
the executive to realize that big salaries
and excessive expenditures do not buy
the best quality of public service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19

Constructive President.
We shall find him a constructive
president endowed with the intelli-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
Uniform Divorce Law.

BY Mrs. DONALD MLEAN, New York
/ consider the uniform divorce law a
importa~t as any measure liable to com
before the new administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
GOVERNORS OF STATES.
To Preserve Highest Ideals of Govern
ment.

by ]. o. DAVIDSON. Governor of Wis
conSin.
The administration under President Tart
should bring back the government to TIE
control of the people wherever they have
been deprived of it. provide facilities by
which the people may express their de-
sires in the government wherever new ac-
tivities have been assumed and preserve
for and hand over to it's successor the I'M
blemished ideal of democracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19

BY Hon. WILLIAM p. FRYE, President
Pro Tempore. u. s. Senate
know of no leg.slatio more important
for the consideration OF congress during
the present administration than that pro-
viding for the revival of the American
merchant marine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
It's Honest Soap

Galvanic cannot harm the clothes
I've SO years reputation dependent Gal
vanio Soap.
can't afford to make statements that my soap
will not prove in a trial.
Don'tpay Sc for merely good laundry soap
soap not one-half SO effective. Learn what YOU
save and gain-using Galvanic Soap.
Clip coupon now. Hand it to the grocer TODAY.
CALEB E. JOHNSON, Pres'..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19
100000 Housewives Converted

figure that 0OO housewives Galvanic Soap
eVe'y ady-use it for laundering and washing dishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-19

Why should you miss what they're getting3
See what it is. Learn if the merely good soap
you use now isn't great deal less for 5c-isn't
far behind.
Please take my word for the moment-until
you have tried the first cake
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-03-13
| WAR BETWEEN AUSTRIA
AND SERV|A INEVITABLE
rhe Belief Is Expressed that servla
viii Be Destroyed When War
Comes, After Severe
Struggle.

Vienna.-If you come to the Aus
trian provinces you hear people talk
only of one subject, that is the immi-
nent danger OF war between Austria
with Servia and Montenegro. II is the
only subject of our provincialists. 1t
surpasses all other topics and rules
the conversation.
with the Viennese 1t is different.
We say: well, war with Servia may
begin at any moment" and then we
dismiss the subject. The war seems
unavoidable.
1t is clear that Servia will be de
stroyed by this war when It comes, but
this struggle will not be quite such
childs play as the Viennese think II
will be guerilla war, In which many
thousands OF our brave soldiers will be
killed by bullets coming from dark
woods and treacherous gorges. Be-
sides. nobody knows II this little
blaze on the Servian-Austrian boun'
Diary may not set on fire the large
powder barrel called the Balkans II II
does not cause q confagration OF the
whole world, feared and augured by
so many.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-03-13
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED
By BOILING Grease--Skln All Came on
One Side OF Face and Head
Thought Her Dlsfleured for Life.
Used cutieura: No Scar Left.

my baby was sitting beside the
fender and we were preparing the
breakfast when the frying-pan full OF
boiling grease was upset and 1t went all
over one side Of her face and head
Some one wiped the scald with q
towel, pulling the entire skin off. We
took her to a doctor. He tended her
a week and gave me some stuff to put
on. But 1t all festered and l thought
the baby was disfigured for life.
used about three boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment and 1t was wonderful how
It healed. In about five weeks 1t was
better and there wasn't mark to tell
where the scald had been. Her skin
is Just like velvet. Mrs. Hare, l.
Henry St, South Shields, Durham
England, March 20. 1908"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston