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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
state Civil Service.

That the Illinois civil service statute
includes a large proportion OF the state
positions is noted from the examina-
lions held this week. There were ex-
aminations at Quincy, Watertown,
Springfield, Elgin, Kankakee, Jackson
Vile and other places. Positions are
open to physicians, assistant physi-
clans, hospital attendants. store and
bookkeepers, domestics, laborers. cooks,
masons, shoemakers, timers, plaster
ers. and a score of other occupations.
The wages are not exceptionally
tempting. the highest salaried mention
ed in the entire list being 1925 per
month for a physician which also in
cludes his living. The examinations,
so far as learned, have not been ex-
tremely severe, though many appli-
cants- have little or no real conception
of the duties required in certain Of the
positions.
There is one civil service position in
the state which is attracting consider
able attention. 1t is that of executive
secretary of the state charities commits
sion. The salary fixed for the incum-
bent is $4,000 per annum. 1t was ex-
pected that this secretary would be
appointed by the commission without
the formality of a civil service exam
nation, but the attorney general has
ruled otherwise.
The tests are not prohibitive, the
possible 10 points of the examination
resting on a paper setting forth the
education, training and personal quail.
flcations OF the applicant; another on
the applicants conception of the du-
ties of the position and its relation to
the field of charities, together with a
report on one of the state institutions.
The examination will be held in Chi
cago in December.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
The Argus Daily Short Story
Janet, the Factory Girl-By Frank H. Sweet.
Copyrighted. 1909 by Associated Literary

and not have to go in until o'clock
A depression in the road caused her
to stumble, splashing, the mud up to
her waist Her lips quivered. She was
not bright, like Mary. She could not
do anything except make Indian pud-
ding and brown bread and coffee and
things like that and spin. They did
say she was the best spinner in the
whole room. But spinning was no
good to help one up to anything else.
1t meant that she could just spin and
spin and spin all the rest of her life.
A hating footstep and an eager ga
net, Janet" caused her to slacken her
pace a little. a lame girl was limping
toward her, girl younger than her
self and far more thinly clad, but the
sallow, pinched face was radiant.
isn't it fine, Janetr' she cried glee-
fully as she Struggled under the water
proof. which Janet promptly opened
and shared with her. Il can go along
with you to the mill now. and I'm to
work in the same room. Just to think
I spoke for a job six months ago and
only got It nowi It was awful nice
that Mary Bosworth got her fine place
nice for her and me, too, for 1t gives
me her job. Now can get lot Of
things that mother needs, and maybe
next summer 1 can take music les
sons"
Janet drew the frail, happy figure a
little closer. A year before, when she
first obtained her job, she had felt
much the same. And the job had
bought her mother and herself many
nice things they had not had before
And now she was rePining.
Janet's spirits began to rise. After
II. she was glad that Mary Bosworth
Il been promoted. She had earned
.lr place, and she was such Il beauti-
fui, sincere. thoroughly nice girl. 1t
was not that she envied or was jeal
Gus of her aud the book heroines; ii
was only that she could not go and
do something that would make her
like them.
The last bell had been ringing for
several minutes now. and from its ac-
celebrating clangs and tumultuous jim
giles they knew it was racing on to-
ward it's final, 'dinglety, dinglety, din
glety,' the last notes of which would
still be madly vibrating the air when
the night Waterman darted out, put
ting on his hat and coat as he ran.
His speeding exit would be the signal
for the last of the help to slip inside
the yard gates, for then they would
be locked. Janet and her companions
were a dozen yards away when the
final "dinglety'' sounded and the
Waterman speeded out, but the gate
keeper saw them and fumbled clumsilv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

From every part of the country are
going out the appeals for help for the
widows and orphans of Cherry. Imme-
date, instantaneous aid is needed to
succor the distressed
While at this time the thoughts of
all men are turned naturally on the
needs of the immediate moment and
every effort is being made to hasten
funds and assistance to the scene Of
the horror, nevertheless the states re-
sponsibility does not end there. In
several months the tragedy at the mine
at Cherry will no longer day by day be
brought to the public's attention. The
story Of the disaster will be remem-
bered as one of the dread pages of his
tory's crimson record. But the wild
ows and orphans of Cherry must still
exist. Their husbands and fathers, the
sole bread winners of the family, had
their lives snuffed out in the shaft of
the mine. They must be fed and cloth
ed, the homes maintained and the chill
dren sent to school. For them the
tragedy In the mine at Cherry will
ever endure. Somewhere from the
abundance OF those whom the hand of
fate has not touched so severely they
must receive the aid which will pre-
vent abject poverty and starvation.
The funds from which they will draw
win not be those of charity, but those
levied as duty ON society.
Another duty, the Quincy Herald
suggests, will soon devolve upon the
states of this country, and that is to
afford some industrial insurance sys-
tenn which will come to the aid of
those who suffer through the death
losses In mines and factories. While
industries are not compelled to bear
losses Of all kinds due to panic or dis
aster, they are free from every nabili-
~ for accidents and deaths due most
often to their own criminal careless
ness. In Europe system of indus
trial Insurance has long been effective.
creating a fund from which the Wild
ows, orphans and dependents of the
workmen who are killed are support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

President Walter A. RoSenfield~ of the
Rock Island Club, evince neighborly
disposition on the part Of Rock Isl
and's sister city, Moline. The Argus
has always contended that Rock Islahd
and Moline are separated only III
name, that so far as common interests
are concerned the boundary line is In
visible, and that what is of concern
to one is of vital importance to both.
When the freight division headqua:-
tiers of the Rock Island road were
transferred to the east end of Moline,
the position taken here was that the
people should rejoice that the center
of railroad operation was still to re-
main in the community, and when the
same great road located its immense
shops further east, but nevertheless
in close communication with the two
cities, it was source of qualification
in Rock Island as it was In Mo
line Rock Island did not murmur
that the shops were established nearer
to Moline than to Rock Island.
And now 1t comes that two of Mo
lines greatest industries are to link
their fortunes with Rock Island. This
city Is to share to large extent in
the advantages that such industrial tn
stitutions bring to the locality in which
they are established.
And so the two cities are growing
closer together each year. They may
be welded in time, not only by indus
trial ties, but who knows but by
stronger bonds.
The duty of the hour therefore is &c
make sure of the coming to the west
end of the plant, which. through the
effort of Captain Rosenf1eld, is ready
to locate here. This can be accom-
plished.
Indeed it will be accomplished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

ed. The industry and through the in
dustry ultimately society must bear the
burden of the creation of this fund To
the cost of every ton of coal, for in
stance, is added the small premium
fee for the Industrial insurance fund.
As society demands that the work be
done, SO must society stand the re-
sponsibility for the cost of providing
means for life to those whom the in
dustry has left penniless and starving.
Let all hasten with assistance to
alleviate the suffering at Cherry. Also
let us see to it that some arrangement
is made for the permanent protection
OF those who suffer most from indus
trial disasters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The only time that a thing that
You thoroughly understand is interest
ing is when you have "A chance 20 dis
play your attachments regarding IL 10
on udmirlng audience.
All men are not bride takers. There
must be some on the other end Of the
game.
woman's sphere is to keep man
guessing.
1t doesn't take much OF n girl 10
make u woman batter change his mind.
but what ais him is that so few Of
Them try It,
When you feel that you have TO be
disagreeable. visit your enemies.
A bad joke IS Joke on a good one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Prof. Byron Kenmore
READ CAREFULLY.
4 BONA FIDE GUARANTEE.

do hereby solemnly agree and guar
antee to make you no charge IL fail
to call you by NAME IN FULL; also
friends, enemies, rivals, whom and
when you will marry; give never
failing advice upon all matters Of life,
such as love, courtship, marriage. d.
vorce, business, law suits, speculations,
and transactions of all kinds. l never
fail to reunite the separated, cause
speedy and happy marriages, overcome
enemies. rivals. lovers quarrels, evil
habits, stumbling blocks and bad luck
of all kinds. lift you out of your sor-
row and trouble and start you on the
path of happiness and prosperity.
And if do not faithfully fulfill every
word and claim sworn to above, and
give perfect satisfaction, then you pay
me not one penny, you to be full Judge.
Business confidential. Hours, 10 a. m.
to p. m: Sundays, 1 to p. m. Studio,
No. 4, Swedish Olive block, corner
Fifth avenue and Thirteenth street,
Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Does anyone imagine for a minute
that e city that raised $4,000 by pop
ular subscription for the purpose of
booming the town viii experience any
difficulty in raising a stock issue of
100000 with guaranteed earnings of
per cent with Deere 6, Co. back of it,
when the contingency is that Rock
Island is to secure another factory that
will employ 300 men? Guess not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
rheumatism CURED In a pay.

DIR. Detchon's Relief for RheumA-
ism and Neuralgia radically cures In
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
sohlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
THANKSGIVING.

A soul to guide,
a mind to know.
And hands to work withal,
To win from life the best it has;
Needing the inner call
To sacrifice whatever things
Impede the Higher Way
Tor these have a thankful heart
Today, and every day.
"A. II. McQuilkin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Tho sugar trust now looms up as a
wholesale offender against the laws Of
the nation. II has been sweetening its
Golfers through bribery and corruption
of the most fragrant form and this
time the man higher up" should be
reached
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Senator Aldrich declines to discuss
the tariff in his western campaign. and
1t cannot be said that he has thrown
much light upon the scheme of a cen
trail bank on his tour. The favorite
field of Aldrich is the senate where he
has a subservient majority at his heels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
HumOr and
Philosophy
THE GREAT CALM.
4y DUNCAN n. SIXTH

WE do not have
w To worry OF
Our heads
About the matter,
Nor need we stand
AND take
A nand
In al. The din
Anc ciatter.
Around
In silence most profound
The stiffness is 50 ample
THAT any CHAP
May AXE a nap
In using
10 a sample.
A YER ago
The three ring
Show
was certainly
In action.
And here
And there
And everywhere
q
The sole attraction.
The air
We smote
And took a vote
To save
The blooming nation.
And so
This year
It should be clear
We've earned
A big vacation.
We're thankful for
The brief
Respite.
But still we are
Not humble
We know
In one more year there'n Be
The same
Old
Rough and tumble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

With one of MoHne's great factories
already breaking ground in Rock Is
land for a branch that will employ 500
men, and another ready to establish
one in Rock Island that will give en-
ployment to 800 men, the prospects
for Rock Island are about as promising
Just now as could be desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

The new factories are coming. So
is the belt line, and so are the interur-
bans. In fact, all that Rock Island has
been longing and waiting for is in
sight. Keep up the booster spirit and
every hope will be realized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Didn't Suit.

. Thought you had a new maid"
81 did. but she didn't stay"
Didn't you like herr"
"Oh, yes"
''Then why didn't you keep herr
my attainments weren't sufficiently
high class TO suit her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Rockford Star: Tenderly the gentle
autumn fingers at the trysting stile of
winter. Amateur bards will please
complete the "pome"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

"Pa. what were bricks without straw
likeT'
81 don't know, my son."
"Were the bricks made with straw
anything like 5aled hayY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Liahtninq Missed Him.

ct think the offices should be passed
eround."
Depends on how they are passed
around"
"Is there more than one wayF
81 should think so. For example.
they have always been passed around
me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Contributions to the Red Cross fund
for the Cherry sufferers show that
the great good heart of the American
people is still warm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Youna Gle &c vietlms

of headache, as well as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build NJ
your health. Try them. 25c al all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Protection.

The 7nan who gets a gift cigar.
II he Is wise. will 90
And pass IL TO the ianitor
Or one who doesn't know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Matters have reached a desperate
stage in Chicago when the citizens in
Yestigation committee must engage a
private vault in which to safeguard its
evidence against the city hall gang"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Treating the Family.

Treating the Family
"Going to the lecturer
mo; I am too busy. Besides, my
folks don't care for such things"
But have some free tickets here"
"What's thatY
How many can you user"
"You might tear of about twelve"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Senator Aldrich's remarks upon a
central bank do not seem to be whit
more popular than his tariff bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
ReoaIIina the Paet.

'T see have disturbed you"
Nothing serious. lust wrecked &
train of thought"
ANY passengers or baggage on itT
"Just a mail car with old love let
tiers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

Now are you not glad you have been
a consistent booster for Rock Island
right along?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, III. I'm.
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
Natural Feed.

az hear he is sowing his wild oats"
Yes. he is hard at it."
whats bis idea?"
well. his father has just bought
carload OF wild horses"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

"He IS violating all of the rules Of
health
Except one"
"W Which is that2"
"He is Keeping we'll"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20
But That's All.

blessed arc those that expect
thanks"
"WhyY"
Well. they sometimes get it. don't
they?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

BY THE ). w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-20

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-
hon No such articles win be printed
over fictitious signatures.
! Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
UPSET ON TAMPA TRACK.
Virginia Maid Beat Alice Mack by
Three Lengths in Second Rece.

TAMPA, Fla, December 1.-The best
card Of the meeting was run yesterday.
when the talent broke even. three favor
ties winning and one equal choice coming
home. The attendance showed a marked
increase. The upset Of the day was when
Virginia Maid beat Alice Mack by three
lengths in the second race. Green put
up bad ride, getting into several pockets
which caused him to lose ground Sum
maries:
First race. five and half furlOnss-Captain
GIore, 102 "a. Burtonl, to 5, won: Lottie Darr,
1O7 tMountain), to l, second; Inspection. So
(Estep), 10 TO 1, third. Time. lip 10. Autumn
Girl Sim"nette and Levengston also ran.
Second race, six furlongs; selling-Virginia Maid.
1903 Qrvin), to o. won; Alice Mack, % Green.
to TO- second; scarab 1oS u. Martini 20 %
/. third. Time. 10. Advise. Daisy B., Silver
Star and Sidda D. also ran.
Third race, six furlongs; Standardization.
LOG lGlasner), to 8, won: Rebel Queen LOG
u4ovelD, to 10, second: Beth Goodwin, 101
1;step), II to 1, third. Time, liz 20. Nellie
Burgess True Boy and fannie also ran.
Ball, 1O7 Garner, to . won; Autumn Maid,
l07 tLovelD, to l, second Gordon Lee, 112 tR.
Murphy, ! to =, third. Time LOS 10. Hurlock,
W. l. Hinch Firebrand and Fete also ran
Fifth race, five furongs seling-Uncle Jim,
100 ID. Boand), to 1. won: Ametus, liz (Grif-
/ third Time, LOS. Julietta NJ, Serenade, Bob
Ayers, Mamie Worth and Malta also
Sixth race, mile-Descomnets, 103 Uovell,
even won Occidental. 81 tPhairJ, 8 to D. second
Lille Turner, 100 tNiOuntain). 3 TO l. third.
Time, 1.4s Is. Elysium and Dunvegan also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
WOLGAST BEAT POWELL.
Is Now Considered Fit Opponent for
Battling Nelson.

SAN FRANCISCO. December lad
Wolgast. the Milwaukee lightweight, who
recently beat Battling Nelson In a ten
round bout at Los Angeles, added an
other scalp to his belt Monday night by
defeating Lew Powell, the best lad of his
weight on the Pacific coast at the present
time.
Powell was the favorite at odds of 10
to s, and he was backed for thousands
1t is said that Wolgast. after his show
ing against the Californian. is the legiti-
mate opponent of Champion Nelson.
The fight was remarka BILE for the ter
rifle clip the fighters maintained and the
dlslncl1nation at any time to break
ground or shirk punishment.
WolgaSt opened the contest as if he in
tended to make runaway fight of it, He
fairly dazzled Powell with his speed, and
his aggressive fighting at close range was
a revelation. Time and again he drove
right and left short-arm blows to the
body and jaw, and kept his arms going
with such regularity that Powell was all
at sea-
Try as he might, he could not elude the
Mllwaukeean's determined rushes, and
the best he could do was to protect him
self, let alone administer any punishment.
In the twelfth round Powell made his
only showing. 1t was the most vicious
round of the fight, and for moment it
looked as though Powell might turn the
tables. He sent in several ponderous
right smashes as Wolgast rushed in, and
forced him to stall most of the round.
Toward the close of the round, however,
Wolgast cut loose again, and after adj
mtnistering a fearful beating to the Cali
forniap the latter went to his corner
groggy.
Wolgast again took the lead. and held
it to the end, all the time Furnishing Pow
ell severely about the face and bringing
fresh blood In almost every round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
SINFRAN BEATS CHOICE.
Black Oak Not Speedy Enough fol
Winner at Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. December L.
Although the weather was decidedly
cooler than Monday, large crowd was
present at Moncrief yesterday afternoon
and the play was probably the heaviest
since the opening OF the meet. Sinfran's
victory In the fourth was the feature Of
the day, Black Oak RUNNING him a pref
ty race to the finish The winners were
we'll played in each event. Summaries:
First race, two-year-olds: i've and one half fur
longs; purse-Abrasion, 100 (Gilbert). 2 to /,
won; Banives, 107 &c. Burnsl, g. TO !. second
Time los. Sucker, Cludy. Sir Ashton, Langen
back and Katherine Van also ran.
Second race. three-year-olds: five and one-haif
fgroags; .slling-EaTls Court. 10 l9g q Bergen;
to 5, second: Bat Masterson. !06 Ring2. to
l. third. Time. 1.Os 20. Cloisteress. Bdgely,
Waterbury. Alencon, sandpiper, Pearly Hopkins
Third race. three-year-olds and up; one mile;
selling-Wooistone 100 page. to 2. won;
Jack Baker. LOO lRayner), to !. second Sill
I.4s Is. Flarney, Irrlgator, Admoni.h, Daruma.
Pearl Point. Roseburg II and San GIL also ran.
Fourth race. three year olds and up; seven fur
longs: P%se1 ,6s 60 obert to E wpn
Premium, 100 Il. Howard, to 1. third. Tine.
1.2a. WOODLAND. DR.. Barkley and DR.. Pillow
also ran.
longs; selline-Mary F.. 100 Powers). II to 20.
won; John Garner. 100 a. Reid. 8 to /. second;
Matte Bumpo. 100 (Howardl: to !. third.
Time lie oro 1o .nd sa.c John
Sixth race. three-year-olds and up; one mile;
selling-Merry Gift los tBurns) to l, won;
Topsy Robinson. 104 llusgrave), to second;
i.43 Lois Cavanaugh, Rubia Granda, Dona h.
and Pallas also ran.