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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
All Sections Limited.

In the discussion of improvement OF
the inland waterways of the United
States, the fact that the old time pol
icy of sporadic appropriations for spe-
cial objects, not regarding the charac-
ter nor the value of the stream when
Improved, is especially noticeable. The
reason, though obvious always, was not
given its just weight in the times when
appropriations for waterway improve
ments went by favor and were looked
upon in the light of fads, useful in the
days preceding nominations rather
than useful to trade and commerce.
The trade and commercial interests Of
the country pushed forward by the ir-
resistible force of development are now
as a unit in appreciation Of the fact
that the inland waterway is the nat
ural avenue between shipper and re-
ceiver and that, when improved, devel-
opment can proceed on unhampered
lines with freight COMPOSITIONS avoided
and communication between producer
and market always open.
Moreover. all sections of the United
States are united on the automatic
proposition that all inland waterways
worthy OF improvement and with ton
mage bearing capacity, when improved,
are component parts of one magnificent
system of transportation, each bearing
its constituent part of the comprehen-
sive whole, and with each to receive
the attention of the government of the
United States in due time and with
complete and effective consideration in
the adoption of the platform of the
National Rivers and Harbors congress
"A Policy, Not Project"
The policy of inland waterway i'm
provement is now in the stage when
unity Of action on behalf of the adop-
ton of the policy and the abandonment
of the project will command success.
There is no longer question OF the
value Of the improved inland water
way to the trade and commercial inter
ests of the United States That value
is appreciated-and appreciated at a
great cost to shipper and receiver--On
the Pacific coast no less than on the
Atlantic. New England, with its man
ufacturing interests, appreciates the
inestimable value Of the inland water
way improved no less than the value
is appreciated in the cotton and rice
land the sugar fields Of the south. now
supplemented by the wonderful indus
trial development of that section. The
lbe1t Of manufacturing and mining
states extending from the Delaware,
crossing the mountains and stretching
Through to the Mississippi, appreciates
THE value-and across the Mississippi
IFS the great west stretching to the
foothills Of the Rockies.
All sections, and all parts of Sec
tons Of the country, with each state
OF the 46 having it's especial treasure
Of mine or field or factory, are now as
one in the demand for the adoption OF
that comprehensive platform-"A Poll.
cy, Not a Project" The unity of de-
sire is conceded. The supplemental
force Is unity of action. For that rea-
son I've absolute Importance OF each
and Sery section Of the union, and
each and every trade and commercial
organization being adequately repre-
scented at the sixth annual session of
the National Rivers and Harbors con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Only Salvation Free.

Cecil Hoe, a Washington ID. c.
newspaper man, points out the oppres
sions OF the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill
In the following lines, which recently
appeared In the Washington Herald:
There's a tariff on sugar,
A tariff on ice,
A tariff on lemons,
A tariff ON rice,
A tariff on tea
But, praise be to Allah,
Salvation's still free!
There's tariff on razors,
A tariff on soap,
A tariff on leather.
A tariff on rope.
A tariff on coral
That comes from the sea-
But, whoop, hallelujahi
Salvation's still free!
There's tariff on muskets,
A tariff on nails,
A tariff on washtubs,
On tin cups and pals,
A tariff on diamonds
Note schedule c.
But shout loud, We mourners!
Salvation's still free!
There's tariff on pork chops,
A tariff on bread,
A tariff on behring's,
Both live ones and deads
See page So
A tariff on cotton
But let In the sunshine!
Salvation's still free!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Milan

Mrs ]. Criswell and son are visiting
in Reynolds with Mrs. Criswell's par
ents
Frances Cullen is sick at the home
of D. w. Matthews.
Irene Saulpaugh of Black Hawk has
been spending a few days with her
cousin, Ruth Ruge.
Miss Adah Martin is visiting a few
days with her aunt in Clinton.
The Epworth league will give a So
cable Tuesday evening at the Meth
odist parsonage.
The w. NJ. B. society will meet with
Mrs. Gibson of Rock Island Friday af-
ternoOn.
s. Kent. who has been in the south
for some time, arrived home Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

THIS Is THE PIN, rs IT NoT?" SHE ASKED.
wrinkled face almost hidden in the
depth of an old fashioned Quaker bon
net.
lis the breeze too strong for you?"
asked the girl, smiling down into the
bonnet, and then, seeing The great tears
which were flowing down the burrows
on the tired little face. she added i'm
pulsively, Can L help you in any
way?'
II am afraid no one can do that, my
dear" replied the little old woman
painfully. Il am going on sad jour-
ney today"
1t was evident that her need of hu-
man sympathy was very great, but
she checked herself suddenly, embar-
raised at the realization that she had
been on the point OF conhding in
stranger.
With an expectant look in her soft
eyes the girl waited. perhaps" she
suggested feelingly. you would like
to tell me all about it."
For a moment longer the woman
hesitated. and then. treasured by the
kindly interest il the girls face, began
her story.
Its my son." she quavered. HE is
in great trouble, and I'm hurrying to
him. 1t is years since I've been on
a train. years since I've been in a
city, and it will all be very strange
and hard for me. He doesn't know
I'm coming. Henry doesn't, but If his
mother can help him she Is going to
be right there. Just yesterday it hap
pened: He was going in on this very
train to the city, where he lives. The
car was filed. as 1t is today, my dear.
and he sat beside a lady just as we
IRE sitting. She wore one of those
dresses. he wrote, that are fastened
way up the back. and through the fas-
tening was pinned a diamond horse
shoe. She was leaning forward all
the time, looking through the window.
so be remembers the horseshoe very
distinctly as it flashed and glittered in
the sun. Well. why they should say
be did it-those men-I can't under
stand. unless they were anxious to
blame it on some one when the lady
missed it. for it was gone. the dia-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

gress. at the New Willard, Washing
ton, Dec. 8, 8 and 10, cannot be too
strongly nor too persistently urged
That congress will mark the beginning
OF the end Of delay and disunited de-
mands. The day of the policy, with
comprehensive system of improve
ment of the inland waterways, and the
ending OF the disastrous freight conges-
lions will follow and be permanent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBoRS
Continued from Page Two.)

(Continued from Page Two.)
Hogue there was a family gathering
for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Thompson and
Mrs. Martha Oden of Hampton and
John Peterson and family of Water
town were guests.
Mr.. and Mrs S. P. Cosner entertain
ed a large crowd of friends and rela-
tives from Moline and Rock Island
Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Sad is the lot of the man who by
putting forth extraordinary efforts gets
his boy to agree to a safe and sane
Fourth Of July only to become vic
tim of the foolishness of football.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

A New York family has managed to
keep a servant girl continuously for
six years without having paid her a
cent of wages. Probability is she re-
fuses to go until she has collected her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

VIM. Upchurch Of Glen Oak, Okla,
was an exile from home. Mountain
air, he thought, would cure a frightful
lung-racking cough that had defied all
remedies for two years. After six
months he returned. death dogging his
steps. Then began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery" he writes, and after
taking six bottles I am as well as
ever" It saves thousands yearly from
desperate lung diseases. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds, It dispels Hoarse-
ness and Sore Throat. Cures Grip,
Bronchitis. Hemorrhages. Asthma.
Group, Whooping Cough. SOC and S1.00
trial bottle free, guaranteed by druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Truly Wonderful.

81 have a wonderful memory"
"You have?"
Eyes, indeed"
"How many quarts in a bushel?"
"You see that's what's so wonderful
about IL. II absolutely insists on
throwing out all eztraneous and I'm
material matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

There will be a congressional inves
tigation into the alleged sugar frauds
Congress is an unsuspicious old body
so it must have heard startling ru
mors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
OF Course.
AIRED now.

"Chndren seem badly reared now.
adays"
''But not from ignorance"
"No?"
mo; there are legions who know al
about how they should be trained"
Indeed. Who are they
Those people who have no chill
dren."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Taking Stock.

Taking Stock.
Pause and take stock
Every once in awhile.
See II It gives you
Fidgets to smile.
How is the crouch
You so modestly wearP
Might be you're not
or its presence aware.
Habits a master
That VIII exact
Faithful performance
In deed and act.
Maybe you do not
Know how the grip
or the old monster
Clings 20 your hip.
You may In looking
Z Clearly espy
Faults I'm the neIghborB
If you but try.
There may be others
Near and home grown;
You may be missing
Faults of your own.
Look in the mirror,
Look in your heart.
How are you coming
Playing your part2
Well your remaining
Strength you can tax
In self improving
J., Go get the ak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

For fear that you may forget to do
that Christmas buying early we shall
continue to remind you of it from time
to time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Copenhagen is still awaiting the Cook
data. The doctor evidently is more
deliberate now than he was while dash
ing madly for the pole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Managers of American lecture bu-
reaus are thick on the trail of Nine.
Steinheil. Thus it is made apparent
that the managers Of American lecture
bureaus know their public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Nicaragua rushed in where larger
and wiser nations would have dallied
with the diplomats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. I'm
tered at the postoflce az second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Tho Engagement Ring.

"He hasn't any money"
''Is that the reason why she doesn't
love him any mOre?"
''No, but It is the reason why she has
turned him out into the cold world 10
hustle up aud make good or else she'll
ring Off"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
IurnOr and
Philosophy
ERT PARAGRAPHS.
= DUNCAN n. SMITH

I'VE nEht understand better some OF
w theabstruse problems Of life II
there we not so many very clear ex-
PLANTATION of them by people who
know noling about them.
The frieds you can't lose are quite
apt to be ,e friends you can't use, but
who can d 1ehow use you.
There isho use in noisily pointing ;
out your god qualities to a man. He
won't believ them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

The trial Of the sugar trust has be-
gun. The end will come after years
Of legal delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
of seeming stupidity at lessons. Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give a child,
for they are mild and gentle in their
effect, and will cure even chronic con-
stipation. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents of young children
should be prepared for it. All that is
needed is a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without It in their homes and
it has never disappointed them. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

We can't be too careful OF our poll
ticians. II something grave should
happen to them we might all die Of
sheer Joy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
All Things come Round.

"You look serene"
81 am waiting"
"What for?"
"All things"
"Allow me to congratulate you upon
your grasp Of the situation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

When the aeroplane industry gets
fairly on its wings some enterprfsing
man will be starting a summer resort
in Mars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
War of an cures.

81 see you have a very hard cold"
THANK you. Please don't mention
It."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

One Of the delights Of cold weather.
is the purely negative Joy Of having nc
song and dance from mosquitoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Boost the belt line.

Bring In the interurbans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Do your Christmas shopping early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
OF Course.

did you say he made a desperate.
struggle against adverse fate?'
YES"
WAS II really adverse fate?"
eff it hadn't been. he wouldn't need
TO struggle against it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

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, 1909-12-01

Perhaps the most noticeable thing
the matter with our civilization is that
it isn't civilized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

The selfish individual doesn't eonsid-
er himself well equipped in any line
until he feels assured that he can get
the best of other people every time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Waiting for something to turn up
isn't very exhilarating. and the waiters
would doubtless be wildly surprised
should the expected happen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

Poverty may be blessing. but it-un-
doubtedly confers its blessings by Its
consistent absence.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
LOS ANGELES STOCK EXCHANGE

The stock market yesterday was the quietesi
stocks seemed to be in demand but orders
were scarce and the prices showed too much
of a spread to do any business.
Twenty Associated bonds were offered dur
ing the day. but the quotations were too weak
to bring out any Of the bonds; closed 921a at
93ia. The Home issues seemed to be in de-
mand. one Home bond sold at % off board;
closed 81 at %.
The bank list continued without change
and was not active.
In the industrial list the out of town Home
issues were freely offered. Pasadena was
offered down to 37la santa Monica a. River
side 36is and San Diego at 32is. There were
still large blocks of the Home issues, both
preferred and common, offered.
Associated Oil looked little stronger during
the call. opening sales at 3012, selling up to
SlA during the day Though this stock Is
weak in the market it was held up we'll
Olinda Land opened at 2S9.c; 1000 selling at
2Sls During the afternoon call another thou
sand sold at 2S5s A block of over 10000 was
offered around 80 during the morning and
other blocks not as large as this one were Of
fered a little less, as this was not near the
market they were considered dangerous
Mexican Petroleum gains strength as it nears
the time for the option Of rights for the new
stock Union is much weaker and not so much
in demand as at the first Of the week.
Mirning sales-10 Associated Oil at S3052;
at S3l: 10 at S3O.S712i 10 at $751; 20O0 Olinda
Land at 2S94 1000 at 2S13 10 Union Oil at
sizes. %.
Afternoon sales-1OOO Olnda Land at 2Sss;
10 Associated Oil at S3l. Is; l Home bond, off
beard, 49,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
Rradstreet,s Review

NEW YORK, June 11-Bradstreets tomorrow
will say reports from leading industries are.
on the whole favorable so far as booking OF
future orders is concerned. Iron and steel are
sctiye in finished lines, though output is stlll
below normal in some districts Some wage
advances are reported and resumption OF oiast
furnaces are reducing the floating labor supply
The leather trade is active with higher prices
ruling in sympathy with hides and skins
which are apparently scarce. Eastern shoe
orders are fair. Building trade reports con-
firm earlier predictions Of a record spring con-
struction in an enormous total far SURPRISING
all previous monthly records ever complied
Business failures for the week ended June 10
IN the United states were 1877, against lsl iast
wear 253 In 1908 l61 in 1907, 40 in 1905 anu 10
in 1906 Failures in Canada for the week
number % which compares with % last week
and "a in the like week a year ago.
Wheat including -four, exports from the
United states and Canada for the week ended
.Tune 10 aggregated l. ,1s4 bushels. against ?,
12s 1879 bushels last week and 3,O64,5f this week
last year For the fifty weeks ended June 10
this year exports are 1874 SIS $50 bushels against
195 3l5, 267 in the same period last year
Corn exports for the week were Il 1874 bushels
against IS 1913 last week, and 1263SS in 1908.
For the so weeks ended June 10 exports OF
corn were 2s $3.50 7o5 bushels against 45lS3''61
last year
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
MONEY YIELDS
TWO PER CENT
INFLOW OF CURRENCY SEEMS
UNINTERRUPTED
ESTIMATES IN CASH GAIN VARY
ACCORDING TO SOURCE
seasonable Hardening In Money Mar
ket May Have Something to Do
with Speculative Activity
in Stocks
1Bv Assoelated Press.l

NEW YORK June 1.-THE action OF the
davis stock market threw no conclusive light
upon the state Of speculative opinion beyond
the uncertainty mirrored in 'he constant NJ
tuations Of prices. Forecasts OF the oahk
statement afforded some increased assurance
over the money outlook and rates Tor cal
loans Welded TO below 2 per cent after the ap-
nearance of the preliminary estimates OF the
weeks currency movement. In spite OF the
easier tone of the Chicago exchange on New
York the inflow Of currency from the interior
seems to be uninterrupted The estimates OF
the gain in cash by the banks vary from So
100000 to over 100000
1t is probable the seasonable hardening ~
the money market has something 70 DO Win
the scaling down Of speculative activity IN me
stocks The suggestion that exports OF copper
we're accommodating in foreign stocks and that
domestic deliveries by producers were hndlns
Judgment In second hands without going wholly
into consumption was regarded as disturbing
and as partly accounting for the sluggishness
In the copper industrials.
Steel also was almost inlmoVable- Colorauu
g. Southern dropped points because me al
rectors refrained from declaring a dividend.
There was another variation in the opposing
movements of the Hartman Pacihcs South
ern Pacific taking up the advance while Union
Pacific became reactionary. wabash prefer
red was a strong feature with the repetition
Of still uncophrmed rumors of absorption by
the Iackawanna. Bonds were irregular. Total
sales, par value, s5.57e.oOO. Government bonds
were unchanged on call
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
Pacific Coast Trade

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1l.-Family extras,
se 6067: bakers extras, S6.60q7; oregon ana
Washington. $5.S0d650 90 ma
thanksgiving, $2.1OQ2.1o; milling S2luq
220. ,,,ot.
oats~Red, $2ioa22O; white, 2.b@2 2o black
nominal. 1900. -, ..oa sqo
8s2; rolled barley, $1,000 oatmeal So'4oi oat
greats S. 40; rolled oats, $40@4S. -
Hay-Wheat, s17@22; wheat and oat, Sioq
90: wild oat, $11914; tame oat, slsq2o' oarley'
s1iG14.a alfalfa $S610; straw, 50dSOc
Receipts-Flour, $780, wheat, 80; barley, 4OSoi
beans. 1OOo corn, 20; potatoes 17oo onions, SSo
bran. 800; middlings. ITO; hay, TO; straw zo'
hides 920; wine, 800 .oa,o,
Beans-Pnk s3.1O@s.25; Lima, Alo@4; 70;
small white, $6.4Oq6.6O; large white s62oq
$50. .oo-1Ao a. -
potatoes, 14@21ac. .o
Onions-Red fancy, Soc common, b0c
Various-Green peas, $lq1.76; string beans.
264c; egg plant, 10@15c; green peppers, l0q2Oc
Tomatoes 95cdsl 25 summer SQUASH, 75eq$2;
asparagus. STAG: rhubarb, S1ql.5O; garlic 4a
SCI cucumbers 65Q75c
Poultry-Old ROSTERS. $q5 young SS@lO;
small broilers s2.5O@s large. $3.50Q45O; flyers,
s5 5OG16 so; hens $5d10; old ducks. S5q5.5O;
Young, s6Gs; geese. $1.75q2.5O old pigeons, sla
| / so; young, 1902.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO June 1.-THE steamer Boudon
arrived this morning from coquille river and
after taking oil cleared for San Diego with
lumber cargo.
steamer Claremont completed discharge OF
lumber cargo and cleared for Grays Harbor
via San Francisco to reload.
Tom Anderson, sailor on the steamer
Claremont, was caught under falling sling
load of ties this morning and his left leg so
badly mangled that amputation was necessary.
The steamer Whittier will return Saturday
from San Diego to load 10000 barrels OF oil
a. Terminal for the Union oil company at
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
sALTLAKE MINING STOCKS
SALT LAKE CITY, june 11.-Following wer,
The Metal Market

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE London tin mar
ket was 81 lower with spot quoted at G134 5'
and futures at G135 12s Cd. Locally the mar
ket was dull with quotations ranging from
500 25a29. 70. Copper was lower in London, with
spot quoted at e59 lis Cd and futures at ESQ Us
Cd The market today reported dull ano
unchanged at e22 IS Cd in London The Local
eiectrolytc SIS. 371aQ13 casting, sl3 25qlS 81
Lead was unchanged &13 5s in London and
remained quiet at 81 .35d4. 10 locally. Spelter was
unchanged at g. Is Cd in London TIL local
market was quiet at IS. S5954O Iron was I'M
changed in London with Cleveland warrants
al ASS cd. No change was reported locally.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-12
Bank clearInas Increase

Los Angeles bank cIearings for the week
ending THURSDAY show a substantial gain over
the figures for the corresponding period ias'
week and year ago -. A..
Clearing house transactions throughout the
state show an increase over the preceding
yyssk and the same period last year.
Transactions OF the six clearing houses OF
year are as follows -.
san Francisco. s35, 5s1, 900. gain 12-1 per cent
Los Angeles. tl2 954. 9s1. gain S4.s per cent;
oakland. ST. 931. SOS, gain 30.5 per cent stock
80, ss1e 15o ratn 10 per cent; Sacramento,
81 90 on gain 45 per cent; Fresno. $546,s5o'
gain 2s.5 per cent; san Diego, n.ll6,7Sl gain
SIS ger cent.