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The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14
Signs Pure Food Law.

After consulting with the attorney
general as to its provisions. the COVER
nor finally signed house ron 1876,
which amends the present pure food
law in the matter of stamping net
weights. The governor had hoped
that an opinion of the supreme court
| Wonld be handed down In the Swift
case With reference to the branding
| provision Of the law of two years ago.
but this may not come for another
two weeks.
The chief point involved in that
case from the standpoint Of the pack
ers was the question as to whether
their hams. wrapped in papers, could
properly be designated packages. II
the decision hinges on this point
alone. little light would be thrown upon
the mo0ted question with reference to
the law itself.
The governor Is not at all satisfied
with the provisions of the new law. He
said that SO far as he could see they
were Just about as ambiguous - the
statute for which they are substituted.
First Municipal Bonds for State.
State Treasurer Brian contracted
for his first municipal bonds rs an in
vestment for the permanent school
fund. The bonds were issued BY the
city Of Albion for the erection of q
city hall and for the construction of
an electric light system and amount
ed to $4,000. They will net the state
~ per cent interest. The bonds are
optional at the end of the year. They
are considered q good investment for
state money.
Chosen Secretary.
T.. C.. Simmo:s was chosen secre-
tary Of the State Board of Irrigation
by the board. composed of Governor
Shallenberger. Land Commissioner
Cowles and Attorney General Thomp-
son. He received the votes of Gov.
Shallenberger and Attorney General
Thompson, while Mr.. Covles voted
for Adna Dobson, who for eight years
has held the position. Mr.. Simmons
formerly lived in Central City, where
years ago he was principal
of the public schools. ne also served
as county surveyor of Merrick county.
State Guarantees No Insurance.
Auditor Barton is shortly to issue
a ruling from his Office that no insur. |
ance company may sell a policy in
Nohro clio nnon which 10 Stopnod xI,a<
it is guaranteed by the state. It is
the practice of some companies, the |
auditor said. to tell prospective pur. |
chasers of insurance that their pol !!
Icies are backed up by the state.
which is not fact. and to prove it
they show the seal Of the auditor that
the company has on deposit securities
to the amount of 100000, or what
over the amount is on deposit.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14

Starch. IKE everything else. is b.
ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market IS years
ego are very di1ersnt and Inferior 20
those OF the present day. In the lat
ct diseovery-DeAanee Starch-ali in
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition Of another ingredient, in
vented by N. gives to the Starch q
strength and smoothness never an
Deooehed BY other brands.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14
Morals and Manner.

The witness had been arraigred for
perjury.
Your honor" he complained. this
is most unjust. never could permit
IN absurd devotion to truth TO inter
fere with the fact that I am a gentle
man"
This was construed roughly a. .
plea Of guilty.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14
ToTAL LOSS OF HAIR

Seemed Imminent-SeaIp Was Very
Seaiy and Hair Came Out by Hand
fuis-Seaip Now Clear and
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14

county to build line OF six elevators
has finally reached stage where It is
assured that the project will be car
ried through, and before another sea-
son has rolled around the farmers will
be handling their grain products
through an elevator system all their
own. At a recent meeting articles Of
Incorporation. modelled after those
used by the farmers elevator system
In Buffalo county. were adopted and
it was decided to incorporate with q
capital stock of $4,000.
A statewide movement has been in
augurated in the interest Of Hastings
college which ia expected to place that
institution upon a safe financial basis.
At meeting of the trustees an amount
sufficient to meet one-third Of the pres
ent outstanding Indebtedness was
pledged. and It IL believed the re-
mainder will be forthcoming soon. The
campaign over the state will have as
its object the provision Of funds an
nually to make up the difference be-
tween tier income from the endowment
and tuition and the expense of opera
ton.
Governor Shallenberger has signed
the daylight saloon bill. and on and
after July 1. next. 1t will be in effect
in Nebraska. Liquor hen are much
disappointed and temperance people
correspondence elated.
Bert Taylor, alleged murderer of
Pearl Taylor, his sisterin-law, mar
rowly escaped death at the hands Of
The father of the Minden girl as he
was about to board a train for Lincoln,
where he is being held for safe-keep-
ing. Douglas Taylor, father of the
murdered girl, pulled a revolver and
aimed it at Bert Taylor. but was over
powered before he could shoot.
Fred Zorn. who had his skull frac-
tured in a runaway accident at North
Bend. is reported as improving and
will recover His skull was SO badly |
fractured that the brain prOtruded.
His physicians say that not only will
he recover. but his mental condition
will be unimpaired.
Rev. L. Won Gemming of Wisner has
accented a call to the pastorate Of |
Trinity Lutheran church Of Fremont |!
and will take charge of the parish
about May 1. Rev. L. A. Mueller. who |
has been pastor. will devote his entire
time to the charge of the Orphans
Home.
The Columbus journal., 1909-04-14

SUIClUG.
The committee appointed BY Gov.
Hughes to investigate methods of
stock and commodities trading In the
New York financial district has COM
pleted its inquiry and viii hold no
more hearings of any kind. Its re.
port will be ready for submission
probably about April -.
President Taft heard arguments Of
counsel and testimony Of experts ON
the perplexing question: What is
whisky"
The Minnesota senate passed the
Dill which permits any city in the
state to adopt the Des Moines plan
OF municipal government.
Senator Burrows of Michigan invited
President Taft to attend the twenty
n1tn anniversary celebration of the
founding Of Kalamazoo.
Justice Clabaugh at Washington or
dered Queen Lii to pay 81. 600 to DR..
charles H. English. her court physi-
cian."
Chief of Police Charles Brubaker
and Policeman G. b. johnson were ar.
restet and jailed at Fitzgerald, Ga. on
charge of murder in the first degree
'or the killing Of Robert Gresham.
whom they were trying to arrest.
Representatives. Of Canada and the
United States in Washington discussed
the treaty relating to the disposition
OF the waters OF the st. Mary's river in
Michigan
Richard Croker called upon Presi.
Gent TAFT. talked golf and afterward
said he intended to remain in this
country more. although he will keen
his place abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
An Inventive Genius.

There is a student in the University
of Pennsylvania whose inventive gen.
ius,. if directed in the right direction,
Is likely to bring him fame i'm after
life. This youth was called before one
of the professors. charged with being
absent from more than the permitted
number of classes. After lecturing
him thoroughly and telling him the
penalties that would have to be i'm
posed, the professor asked the youth
if he had any excuses to offer for his
continued absences S.This hour comes
from 0 to TO-" said the youth, land l
am so peculiarly constituted that can
never get up for o'clock hour"
THAT is no excuse" replied the pro-
fessor Indignantly. why don't you
get an alarm clock?" Il did try that"
answered the student, ''but it was no
use. 1 never could hear the alarm go
off. I have weak heart and as re-
suit am forced to sleep all the time on
my right side, and i am totally deaf in
my left ear" The professor knew full
well that this statement was not con-
fined to the strict truth. yet he thought
one who could invent such a tale was
deserving of better things and decided
to give him another chance.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

y ed Coura
American the
Wilcox
sympathetic
throughout country problems
plexites of
She BORN Johnown Centre Wisconsin,
vermont teacher
make fresh start in life at little the praries
Madison of
ture IN the form eos in aud which she still
AT fourteen she began
when her in THE
considered
in lieu of of the
Mrs W:lcoxs
World Laughs with
and for the received dollars
Passion which
made her known from Harbor
Wlcoxs
toward publicity;
opposition
1884 of
delightful
writes he in The
ft W MACK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

system, but in an imperfect form, and
it is still further weakened by the
fear that it might be used for break
ing strikes.
The system of insurance proposed
is also founded on trades union pre-
cedents, and in Mr.. Churchilfs plan
the insured would be grouped by
trades. The building and machinis.s'
trades and the shipbuilders are to be
first dealt with, and these would cover
nearly half of the field of unemploy-
ment. The government aims to intro
duce scheme of benefits rather lower
than are now paid by the strongest
labor unions to their unemployed men,
bers. To this end a fund is to be
created from contributions amounting
to sixpence per week per man, and of
this sum one third would be contri-
buted, respectively, by the working
men, the employers and the public
treasury. To, make the scheme effect.
i've it might be necessary to make in
surance compulsory; and this would he
practically to nationalize the trades
unions. 1t is this possibility that will
cause the greatest opposition to the
measure, and, probably as much from
the laborites as from the side of the
employers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

The Spirit Lake Beacon makes the
following Comment: "A fond father
down state shot his little girls head
off. OF course, he did not mean to,
in fact, the accounts state he is
crazed by grief over the affair. While
fumblng his breech loader a refrac-
tory she'll inconsiderately exploded
with the gun pointed at the face of
the child. Why in the name of ordi-
nary sanity does any man want to
get into his head that it is right to
point gun at anybody; at any time
or anywhere, loaded or empty? This
heart-broken father will never kill
anybody else in this careless fashion.
He has been effectually cured of the
reckless handling of a gun. Families
which have gone through similar ter
rible experience will not permit fire.
arms to lay within reach of children.
But candidates for kindred accidents
are in almost every community and
they will be elected from time to time
through monumental folly"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

smoke on a car stands in the back
end, clogging passage into the car,
subjecting persons getting on and
alighting from the car to inconven-
fence, and delaying operation. More
over, the smoke is waited to the nos
trils of women, to their discomfort,
and the annoyance of other men who
do not smoke. AS many smokers ex-
pectorate freely, they frequently lit
tel the floor, against the rules, in
creasing the expense of cleaning the
cars, and running the gowns of We
men.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
says: But has the man who smokes
no rights? Frequently he is forbid
den to smoke at home because the
smoke gets into the curtains and the
furniture, and won't come out He
cannot smoke in the theater nor pub
lie hall He cannot smoke in the fac
tory because of the danger of lire.
There is left him only the thorough
fares and if the street cars occupy these
are they none the less a thoroughfare
-""s't ~ 49," away q phi Wy ohiohCu
perfecto worth a dime TO spend a
nickel on the street car?
Let the question be answered as
they may, he will be troubled by the
new rule. He will time and time
again be called to account for its vi
olation. The old order dies slowly
and men do not give up their liber-
ties or their privileges without a
fight -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

You unprincipled wretch! What
did you do it forT'
Just to see what effect it would
have"
And what effect did it have?"
None at all You couldn't stir him
up to move an eyelash whatever you
did. He's too sublimely lazy even to
lose his temper"
Mrs. Albert shook her head gently.
You're off the track" she comment
ed, unwinding more scarlet wool. He
may perhaps be guilty of always keep
ing his temper. and, let me tell YOU. n
married woman would consider that a
very good failing. but as for being lazy
-Albert's friends say that, although
he has that lazy way and looks as il
he were letting things go to smash If
they want to, he has his eye on every
thing and every move he makes
counts l shouldn't wonder If you've
put your silly foot in it for once with
your invented man."
Mrs. Lloyd ceased her, lecture as she
found herself talking to a dissolving
view of blue organdie ruffles and a
couple OF whisking sash ends and re-
turned to her crocheting.
Roy appeared before Ruby early the
next day in his usual calm frame of
mind and his boating rig.
Think he'll object to your going out
on the lake with me just once more ?"
he asked. I'm going away early to-
morrow morning"
"What for" she asked.
Have to-" he responded. vacation
comes to an end tonight. Can you go?"
She reflected dismally that she must
either confess her little romance Of
yesterday to be an unfounded one or
bid goodby forever to this exasperat-
ing man. and she knew now that the
latter was something she could not do
and retain any shred of happiness
She waited. however. until they were
out on the blue. soothing bosom of the
| lake. Then she rushed into it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
Employment Assured.

A national system of national ey-
changes and a form of insurance
against unemployment are the means
wherewith the British government
hopes, if parliament be willing, 10
grapple with the 'hideous problems of
social Reorganization which are ma
ring the health and happiness of the
country" The quoted words are those
of Winston Spencer Churchill, who
holds the cabinet position of president
of the board of trade, and who is the
ministerial sponsor of the bill embody-
ing the proposed legislation. This new
departure, inferentially, is the final
act in the ministry's program of so.
cial reforms. Mr.. Churchill expressed
the hope of being able to put the in,
surance feature of his plan in on
Grafton next year. and he felt assured
that to the amelioration of the
"hideous' conditions referred to the
present parliament would gladly APP
ply its remaining strength This
sounds very much like a valedictory :;
and 1t would not be unfair to conclude
'h"' iht dt'ioh VI pdi Oh Tile
bill, favorable or unfavorable would
be the signal for dissolution and new
elections
A system of labor exchanges such
as is projected in the bill already. TX
lists in one or two countries of con-
tinental Europe. If in place of the
term labor exchange" we substitute
the more familiar one of employment
bureau'' the nature and purpose of the
system become self-explanatory. The
employer needing help and the man
out of job are to be put in communi-
cation with one another by a govern
mental agency whose qualifications ex.
tend all over the country: and if in.
teiligently operated, system as pro.
posed would be doubtless helpful To
a very large extent unemployment *
due to inability of the seeker for helo
and the seeker for work to find each
other. and in only lesser degree re,
the fact that there it no work to do
Some trades unions have adopted the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Rejected Dream Many Amelia Truesdale.
Copyrighted. 1909 by Associated Literary Press

Roy Adams. padding about among
the water lilies with Ruby Lane, had
just come near proposing to her and
she to refusing him, this being their
customary daily diversion. Now he
was watching her lazily. That was
what irritated her so-his inordinate
laziness. He was large and blond,
with placid blue eyes like sleepy
baby's. She was little and trim as
waxwork. and her gray eyes were
clear and keen.
81 don't know what kind of 4 fellow
you want" he grumbled amiably, with
an indolent movement of one oar.
Hes brisk" Ruby replied, "and en-
ergetic."
Think I've got him in my minds
eye" Roy gave the other oar an easy
touch. Small and busting and chip
perry. like the little cock sparrow that
sat on tree
"He isn't like that in the least"
Ruby sat up prim and stiff and rosy
with Indignation.
"Oh, isn't he? Beg his pardon.
Where is he now?"
AT work." Ruby replied promptly,
her tone implying a comparison be-
tween a man thus profitably employed
and one who idled his time away at a
summer hotel.
Perhaps he has an object in view"
Roy insinuated.
Perhaps" Ruby admitted demurely.
"And-um-is the object to be at
tanned soon?
Ruby let her eyes drop toward the
top ruffie of her blue organdie.
"I-don't know exactly: not before
next spring." She was dabbling her
hand in the lake. her eyelashes still
slanting downward.
"Ah! Congratulate him and every
thing. Shall we row over to that
bunch Of willows or down to the little
coye?"
For an instant Ruby wished she
might tip the boat over. just to see If
his exasperating equanimity would be
disturbed by such an emergency.
II don't believe 1t would" she de-
cided in disgust. He'd get us out If
be could conveniently, and If he
couldn't he'd drown with the content
ed smile on his face as serenely as If
he were wooden Shem out of a toy
Noah's ark"
Mrs. Albert Lloyd was peacefully
crocheting when her sister Ruby whirl-
ed in upon her, cast herself into a
rocking chair and rocked tempestu
ously for three minutes. Mrs. Albert
viewed her quietly, suspending her
crochet hook for moment.
Been fencing with Mfr. Adams
again." she queried mildly.
"Yes," Ruby answered, ''but I hard.
ly think he'll care about fencing any
more"
''No? Why not?'
1T practically told him 1 was-en-
gagged"
Dear me! And to whom?"
J; "a person ] invented"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours,

I. j. Blackmore of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since | procured bottle of Dr.
got me out of the house in "a hours.
took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and DIR. Detchon's
Relief for Rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good. |
had five Of the best physicians in the
city, but | received very little relief
from them. l know DR.. Detchons Re-
lief for rheumatism to be what it Is
represented and take pleasure in rec
onmending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &,
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
WhiteWash.

One of the beauties of country life
in Kentucky is the liberal use of
whitewash on those fences which en-
close the blue grass fields. No prettier
symphony of, color could be devised
for outdoors than white and green.
1t looks so wholesome and cheerful.
So significant of care, so hygenic and
care taking. A little lime and cheap
brush will cost only a few cents. A
little labor. after hours in these de-
lightful evenings will make the back
yard fence and the tree trunks look
like fairyland. 1t keeps out the bugs
and insects, gives bad taste to the
woodpeckers, and the contrasting col
ors will magnify the size of the yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25

will win for them wide application in
other schools.
Most of the schools now teaching
forestry are using as text books sew
erai of the publications issued by the
forest service. including farmers bull.
letin 173, "A Primer of Forestry" The
service also issues many circulars
dealing with local conditions, which
teachers in the localities dealt with
might find very useful. BY writing q
the forest service, Washington, d. c.,
as many copies of these various pub
LEGATIONS as are needed for class room
use. as well as other helpful material
and information may be secured free
of charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
What Are the Mans Rights?

In declaring that smoking will in
future be prohibited on the street
cars of Des Moines, the general man
ager of the street railway system be-
comes a candidate for admission into
the lin bad" club. alienates the sup
port of the men, who sit on city
councils and do the voting, and wins
the favor of the women who have
no vote.
He is convinced that smoking is
not only responsible for the uncleanly
and unsanitary condition of the street
cars, but that it is at the bottom re-
sponsible for certain inconvenience
of operation. The man who wants to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-25
HurnOr and
Philosophy
CALLING A HALT.
~ DUNCAN n. SMITH

Oh. you stupid Legislatures!
Do you think the lovely ''crature"
VIII be told her head adornment
Must not run to this or: that?
VIII the heady. naughty beauty
Own it's in your line of duty
To make rules and regulations
Touching on my lady's hat?
Mighty questions you may grappie
AS boy toys with an apple
That concern financial matters
Or the way to run the cars,
But to dip in light and airy
Where an angel might be scary
Only gets you in a tangle, -. -
Only carries to you Jars.
II 1t looks to you so simple
That the creature with the dimpie
Should be broken of the habit
While the thing Is yet In style,
Could be made to trim her bonnet
With less fruit and feathers on II
And would cut 1t one inch smaller,
You would make the wise ones snafla
She will wear II as she pleases.
You may bottle up your breezes
Or direct them In a channel
Where results at times accrue
If You monkey with the feather
Or the way she puts together
Hat and bonnet, she may saunteP
With hatpin after you.