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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Meat Prices Here and Abroad.

How the price of commodities is at
fected by protection as compared with
free trade is shown by che price OF
meat in Germany and in England. In
Germany the Agrarians-land owners
by means of a highly protective
tariff and all sorts of restrictions upon
imports of meat, have so increased
the price as to make it prohibitive for
the poorer classes.
In England the price of meat and
cattle, upon which there are no import
duties. has varied but slightly during
the past three years. The London
Economist, which publishes a monthly
index number of the price Of commodi-
ties. in its September number gives the
index number for meat on September
1st as 143; the index number for May
1, 1907 is also given as 143, SO that
the price is the same today as it was
three years ago.
Great Britain imports cattle and
meat from the United States, the Ar
gentine republic, Denmark, Holland,
France. Canada, Australia and New
Zealand, and the price is fixed in this
free trade market according to the law
of supply ami demand. AS the price
has been stable in the English market
for the three years it is fair to assume
that the supply has been ample; for
if there had teen a shortage competi-
ton would certainly have advanced
prices.
In the United States, as in Germany,
with our protective tariff the price OF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Good Roads.

The building Of good roads has be-
good road construction can looked for
ward to in the near future Every dis
trict is compelled to use the. material
at hand or adjacent, but the question
of how to adopt it so as to produce the
best roadway possible is the important
thing to be studied and learned. mo
general rule for the construction of
roads can Re applied everywhere
alike, the local conditions being so
different. Many states have Highway
Boards or a Road Commission, and it
should be their duty to study the con-
ditions and material at hand and in
struct the local authorities what to
use and how+o use it
Some states have taken great for
ward steps in bodybuilding; of these
Maryland is one of the most notable
mainly because of the activity of Gov
ernor Crothers He has nearly abol-
ished the toll gates in Maryland, and
through his efforts state bonds were
voted and many miles of good roads
two years, and the good work is being
continued.
IF there is anything in the state of
Maryland that 1 dislike to see it is the
toll gate, said Governor Crothers in
speaking before an improvement as
sociation recently. 1.-THE money ex-
pended for good roads benefits the resi-
dents of the cities as well as the
people of the counties, and he advised
his hearers to take an active interest
in their improvement associations.
"a citizen who never thinks of any
thing but his business does not half
do his duty, said the Governor. THE
people should see that they get desired
improvements, and this is where the
work of the improvement associations
comes in. There is no more important
work being done in the state than that
of improving the roads.
We people of other states may well
follow the example of. Maryland, and
become aroused to further action for
good roads.
\ They pay good interest on the in
yestment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
DETECTIVES ARE INDICTED
Des Moines Men Are Charged With
Threats to Extort.

lDeS NIOlIl6S wen k1Eo
Threats to Extort.
Des Moines, Oct 14.-C. P. Brown
ing, head OF the Browning detective
agency; R. B. Mckee and A. R. Rice,
all of whom were instrumental in
securing evidence for w. c. Barber
in the late trial of Chief of Police
George Yeager, who was charged
with mal-administration in Office,
were indicted yesterday by the Polk
county grand jury. They are charg-
ed with malicious threats to extort.
During the Yeager trial it developed
that the three detectives searched
the house of Jacob Cassman for
liquor Cassman and his wife were
arrested and declared at the Yeager
trial that while on their way to the
county jail the detectives offered to
dismiss the charges against them
for $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
To Make a Showing.

"This automobile seems TO be a swell
machine, all right" said the man who
was looking It over and taking a SAM
pie ride. Gould you let me take 1t q
week on trialT'
"That is against the rules" said thu
salesman.
"But I ought TO have a few days Ia
see If / really like. it,"
"But why a weekT' asked the sales
man.
well" replied the man in a burst
of confidence. I'VE are going to have
company for just that long" !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
HurnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
by DUNCAN m. SMITH

THERE is lots of satisfaction In hav-
ing something laid by for a rainy
day, but sometimes the cashier getE
both the cash and the satisfaction.
Why do we always remember thu
disagreeable job we have to do and
forget the one we really don't mind
doing?
1t is easy enough to pick Jaws in thu
other fellows work, but could you
do better yourself?
Some persons are good because they
are too lazy to be bad.
A gentlewoman may do as she
pleases-if she has the price.
Every mother knows one boy that
wouldn't smoke cigarettes.
Figures don't lie, but they furnish
a basis.
Nothing disgusts a man 30 much AZ
TO tell the latest smart thing that
baby said to a bachelor friend and
have the same man come back with
a story about his cute little niece.
Bachelors should be fair game.
If you don't expect too much in this
world you viii save yourself a heap
Of dlsappointments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Just For a Chance.

I've been a soft and easy marx,
For any one could say 20 me.
"Old man. I want a I'VE today d
And 1 would fork him out a " "a
But by a multitude OF bumps
The very dullest person learns.
Hereafter, II you want 20 know.
I'm going TO be the worm that turn
In passing through this vale OF tiara
II may be better 10 be meek
And when you get a Jolt 20 pause
And gently turn the other cheek
But after many years OF knocks
A fellow feels he's had about -
Enough Of that 90 last awhile -.
And Is inclined 20 cut It out ~
Before took n tumble 20
Myself when fellows rubbed n N
I used to take It az a joke
And sort OF stand around and grin
And say: "Oh. what a lovely time
We're having. children, 20 be suroi
And won't you do It, please. son
inoreP'
But that was e'er took the cure.
This program am weary OF,
This being worked by every ono,
And long ago the thing has ceased
To be what I would class as fun.
- MIR he that my liver paiiSS
It may te an excess OF bile,
But here 1 cease 20 be the goat
And work the other man awhile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Fair Exchange.

There comes the very man wan,
TO see-Jenks, the scribbler. Hello.
jerks; you are mighty handy with
your pen. I want you TO get me up
some bright verses for the lodge meet
ing next week"
with pleasure. old man. And, say,
you are mighty handy with the wheel
barrow. Come around tomorrow and
clean the ashes out of my basement"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Coming and Going.

"I am going TO start two weather
bureaus. There is u fortune in it"
But why more than one7 It VIII be
a duplication OF work"
Eyes, and it will be a duplication Of
results. Each will predict directly the
opposite Of the other, and one W." NJ
ways be right"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

The editor of the Terre Haute Star
says having put king and two
queens into the discard, Portugal
doubtless hopes to get four aces in
the draw" which would indicate that
the Terre Haute editor is some play
er himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Oct. IA in American
History

lO+f-H Ii.i....i i'''.s4i. iuuHGrr or Penn
sylvania. born: died IT'S.
1884 Francis Lightfoot Lee. "signer."
born: died 1877.
1905-The Portsmouth treaty" nego-
tiated at Portsmouth. n. H, sign
ed by the emperors OF Russia and
Japan. Close of the Lewis and
Clark exposition at Portland, Ore. !;
total attendance, 2,545,5O9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

The voters of New York are in
complete control of their SURFACES
and Will correct the colonel's omis-
sion by writing the tariff plank diff
ferently."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

There is another candidate for the
Ananias club. Rev. Johnston Myers
of Chicago, just back from Africa, says
Roosevelt was never in peril in the
dark continent. that the jungle trip
was mere play, and that he was al
ways safeguarded and we'll protected.
whewI Wait until the colonel hears
that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

The colonel in his tour OF Indiana
champions Senator Albert ]. Bever-
idge's opposition to the Taft-Cannon-
Aldrich tariff bill, yet in his own state
he boosts the measure. Verify, the
colonel can do no wrong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

The son of the pretender to the
throne of Portugal declares that his
father Twill go to Portugal only
when Portugal sends for him." an
other way of saying that the pre-
tender puts high value on his own
head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

It is rumored on poor authority
that Taft is growing in popularity.
He undoubtedly has plenty of room
to grown popularity. But physic-
ally he can never expect to fly in a
class with Hoxsey and Teddy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

There will be no dissent from the
statement that the meanest man is
the fellow who stole a century plant
In its seth year between blooms in
New Jersey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

meat has advanced and will remain
high until we let down our tariff-pro-
lection bars and allow competition as
England does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Worth Having.

"Come over to my house an I'll give
you something"
"What'H you give meP' o,
"The measles"
Huh! What's the good Of themr
"They won't let you go to school
If you have them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

By the way do not overlook the
fact that Bethany Home tag day has
not been abandoned. It has merely
been postponed one week in order
all may have a chance to do their
best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

Hoarseness IN a child subject "a
Group is a sure indication OF the ap.
proach Of the disease. II Chan Der.
lain's Cough Remedy is given az
once or even after the croupy cough
has appeared It will prevent the at.
tack. Contains no poison. Sold By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
Better Guassara.

The dinner bell has lost the Job.
It worked at once so steady.
The modern people know enough
Pa, To come when dinners ready.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
EooI;shn.as M. Business.

"why don't you act sensibly once In
awnileY
"Who-meT
ayes, you"
att would be unprofessional."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
yecond avenue. Rock Island, Ill tEn-
lered at the postofice as second-class
natter.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14
DANGEROUS

"He keeps his temper we'll"
"He has to-"
"WhyY
Nobody will have II around"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

TERMS-Dai1y, 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.
pz9 R6NzNs
G4RAoEs I HsEaf coGNcIIp 40
fsNtTI4
Friday, October IA, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

Continued on Page Thirteen)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

Figures don't lie, but they furnish
q basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

If you don't expect too much IN this
world you viii save yourself a heap
of disappointments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-14

Every mother knows one boy that
wouldn't smoke cigarettes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From StangeIyiIle

Mr.. Joseph Kraynik wife and daugh-
ter Glayds and Verona, of Green Bay
visited at Mr.. Kraynik's brother
Adolph last week
Mr.. A. G. Heidmann sold his farm
of 81 acres. and personal property, to
Jos. Chada for $500.
Most of the farmers in this commune
ty are through harvesting, and are pre-
pairing for threshing.
Mr.. Jos. Wollak returned from St.
Vincent's hospital Wednesday. He is
all right again.
Mr.. Frank Youra and Miss Lillian
Kraynik visited at the home of W..
Zimmerhackel of Tisch Mills last Sun
day.
Mr.. Jas. Finnel bought gasoline
engine from J. p. Ording last week.
Mr.. Tom Meehan drilled a well for
Jas. Marinan last week.
Mr.. Martin Paider, Jr., bought a
first class camera lately. Any one
wishing to have his or her picture
taken just give him a call, and see
what he can do.
Grand Festival dances at Mach S
and Mazanetz's halls in Stangelville
Sunday Aug. 18th. Come one and all
and have a very good time.
Dr. c. j. Skwor of Algoma is a
candidate for coroner of kewaunee
County on the Republican ticket.
DR.. Skwor is a Manitowoc County boy,
and has many friends in the northern
part of the county who would be
pleased to see him land the nomina-
ton and the office.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
COURTHOUSE ROOF
CAUSES TROUBLE.

The condition of the roof of the new
courthouse has become SO faulty that
the improvement committee of the
county board at a session on Tuesday
decided to order the county clerk to
call special session of the county
board during next week to consider
the bringing of suit against Hickman
q Sons, the contractors who built the
courthouse, to compel them to put the
roof in proper condition. Hickman x
Sons put up n bond of $1,000 to insure
proper construction of the roof and the
county will seek to compel them
to fulfill the terms of the bond by put
ting the roof in proper condition.
The roof has been leaking during
most of the time since the completion
of the building and it will probably be
necessary to rebuild the roof using some
different material before it gives salts
faction.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From ureenStreet.

JOS. Hurka. our teacher for the com
ing year, has returned to his home
from Oshkosh where he attended sum-
mer school.
Miss Naomi Harrington, who has
been at Nanitowoc the past week has
returned here to the Tuna home to
spend a few days.
Mrs. John Shuster and family of
Chicago are spending some time here
at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Kotik of st. Paul
Neb. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. f. Ziesler of
Manitowoc and Oscar Westphal of
Sheboygan are spending some time
here at the home of Mr.. Frank kotik
Edward Pribel of Manitowoc was
seen spinning through our town in his
auto on Sunday with crowd of pleas
ure seekers.
Mrs Gustave lKropachek and child
of Fond du Lac are visiting here at the
Albrecht home.
Miss Agnes Spacek of Reedsville
spent Sunday here with Blanche Ko-
hout.
Several of our young folks took in
the dance at Maribel Opera house on
Tuesday evening and all reported a
GOOD time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From Newton

Mr. Edward Gallagher lost a valua.
bic horse last week.
Mr.. VIM. lehman purchased a new
rig from +. j. Bonde.
Mr., Lewis Kieselhorst, our up-to-
date painter, is painting the school
house in Dist. No. ,, Newton.
Don't forget to attend the grand
harvest dance given at Detjen's hall at
Glover, Friday evening, August y.
Music by Morris Bros. Guitar orchest-
IA. Don't miss it.
Mr.. Carl Fischer, one of the early
settlers of the town of Newton, died
Monday night, Aug. at the age of 81
years. Mr.. Fischer was born in Ger
many on the 18th of November, 1929.
He came to America in 1857 and set
tied on the farm were he died. Mr..
Fischer was held in high esteem by all
who knew him. The funeral was held
last Friday afternoon. Burial was at
the German Lutheran cemetery in
Newton. Rev. SEEKER performed the
last sad rites. May he rest in peace.
Mrs Andrew Bushman and Miss
Mary Bonde spent Tuesday at Mantle.
voc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From ST. Nazianz.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Lueloff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleghan and son from
Stratville, Wise, are visitors at the
home of Mrs. Stiefvater.
Mr.. Ed. Doyle of Milwaukee spent a
few days with his grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Leichtmann.
Mrs. Chas. Nenahlo of Brillion is
spending a week with her sister, Mrs.
l.. Sprang.
Miss Lizzie Koenig, who has been
spending her vacation with her
parents has returned to Evanston
where she will be employed.
Miss Theresa Koenig took trip to
Appleton and Greenwood.
Mr. Geo. Streicher returned to his
home at Milwaukee after spending
sometime here with his relatives.
Mr.. John Gutman who has been en-
ployed in the canning factory at
Lowell Wis, returned home.
a baby girl made her appearance at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Math
Heinzen.
Sister Fabibla who has taught in
the Catholic school here for the last
four years has left for Oregon, where
she will teach in the future.
There will be a grand harvest ball
in the Northwestern hall on Friday,
Aug. y. Let everybody come.
Jos. Mailman is preparing for a
picnic and dance at Pigeon Lake on
unday Aug, 2l. Meme band will
furnish music.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From Franklin.

On Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 9 o'clock,
Mr.. John Naidl and Miss Ida Seibert,
both of Franklin, were joined in mar
riage, Rev. Braun officiating. Miss
Libbie Vida, cousin of the groom was
bridesmaid, while George Naidl acted
as groomsman. The bride wore a
handsome gown of blue silk trimmed
with beautiful trimming and wore a
wreath and carried bouquet of roses.
The bridesmaid wore a white dress
trimmed with lace. After the cere-
mony the bridal party repaired to the
home of the brides parents where Il
sumptuous wedding dinner was served.
The bride is a popular young lady and
is well known throughout the county.
She is a daughter of ,dr. and Mrs.
Chas. Seibert. The groom is n son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Naidl His mar
rage to Miss Seibert is the outgrowth
of friendship of several years. Mr..
John Hausner conveyed the bridal
party with his automobile. There
many friends wish them much JOY and
happiness in their journey through
life
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From Cato.

The fire which burned the barns
and in fact all buildings but the house,
on the farm of Mrs. Bernard Murphy,
was the result of spark from a
threshing engine. The loss is esti
mated at five or six thousand dollars,
with about two thousand dollars in
surance. The high wind carried
burning shingles over mile and set
fire to straw pile in the barn yard
of Albert Kguadt. But for prompt
and efficient work his buildings would
also have burned. Dave Morgan's
buildings were on fire in a hundred
places at different times and it is a
miracle that they were saved being
directly in the wind. Had they burned
there is no telling how far the fire
would have gone, for three or four
farmhouses were in line of the wind
and less than 4 mile away. People in
the town of Cato are to be compli-
mented on the prompt and efficient
service rendered. The sympathy of
everyone is with Mrs. Murphy and
family.
Mrs. c. w. Sweeting, who has been
at Cato for a few days, returned to her
home at Manitowoc Monday.
Local teachers who have been at
tending summer school are home to
enjoy their vacation.
Mrs. G.. Klann entertained a large
party of Manitowoc and local relatives
Sunday, the gathering being in the
nature of family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Morris of Osman
spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. B..
Murphy.
MIR. Joseph Platz and family, and
Mrs. Taylor and daughter Nathalie,
all of Milwaukee are visiting at the
home of the latters mother, Mrs.
Annie Platz at Clarks Mills.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From MeInik.

Mr.. Edward Krejci was visitor at
Manitowoc for a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Libal of Green
Bay visited here with relatives last
Thursday.
Friends and neighbors of Mr.. John
A. Shimanek were entertained at his
home last Wednesday evening, the oc-
casion being the 18th anniversary of
his birth. Games and other amuse-
ments were INDUCED in and the even
ing was enjoyed 10y all. The guests
departed at late hour, all wishing
Mr.. Shimanek many happy returns of
the day.
Masters Wilson Baker and Johnnie
Suchomel Of Manitowoc are spending
their vacation here at the home OF
their grandfather, Mr.. John Suchomel
Sr.
Miss Marie Valicer of Norman Ke.
waunee county, spent portion OF last
week here with her sister Miss Dora
who is employed at the home of Mr.
Frank Hostak.
Miss Anna Tetrev OF Chicago /,
spending her summer vacation viii
! her cousin, Miss Beatrice Dushek
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11

Mrs. Charles Washichek and child
dren, who were spending their summer
vacation here with Mrs. Washichek's
parents departed for their home in
Milwaukee last Saturday.
Messrs Frank Dept and Anton Pet
chenka who were spending their sum-
mer vacation here at Zeman's hotel,
departed for their home in Chicago
last Saturday.
Farmers in this vicinity are through
with harvesting. On the basis of 100
per cent representing the normal yield
IN this vicinity the crop is about IS to
70 per cent.
The hum of the separator and the
whistle of the engine is beginning to
be heard in many places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Kropachek and
children of Fond du Lac visited here at
the Albrecht home the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Kuchenbecker
and son Emil visited at the Sladky
home in Rosecrans last Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Witt, who spent the sever
al past months at Escanaba, Mich, and
Racine, Wis, returned to his home
here on Thursday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Pautz and
children are visiting for a few days
with relatives at Montpelier and ke-
waunee.
Mr.. Frank Bohacek of Denmark Wis
tied here with relatives over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Worel and
children of Manitowoc visited with
relatives in this vicinity.
Several from here took in the dance
at Greenstreet last Sunday and all re-
ported good time.
Mrs. Frank a. Wattenbach and son
Howard of Milwaukee are visiting Mrs.
Wattenbach's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Kriwanek of Gibson. At pre-
sent she. is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Jos. Suchomel at Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-08-11
Notes From SChIeSWig.

Mrs. VIM. Wagenknecht celebrated
her birthday anniversary last Friday
with relatives and friends. Refresh
ments and a fine lunch were served.
We offer congratulations.
Mrs. Peter Theilen and Mrs. Theil-
en-, ST., from Manitowoc are visiting
at the home of Fred Schnulle. Mrs.
Theilen, ST., is the mother of Mrs.
Fred Schnule and sister of Mrs. VIM.
Wagenknecht,
Miss Lydia Wieting has returned
from her visit at Kaukauna, Appleton
and Omro.
Threshng is in full swing in this sec
ton. Winter crops are turning out all
right Some thresh over so bushels OF
winter wheat to the acre. Oats and
barley are only half a crop and peas
are only one-third of crop.
Mr.. Elkart Luelloff of Colby, Wis,
came down here last week for few
days visit.
Mr. Philip Straus was visitor al
Chiffon last week.
The Misses Mable Sell and Jennie
Elmegrcen from New Holstein called
on friends here last Sunday.
Ferdinand Xastrow of Kiel died sud
denly last Sunday of heart failure He
was 60 years of age and was well ant
favOrably known. He served as chair
man of Schleswig some years ago.