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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
NEW RULE is GIVEN
POSTOFFlCE CLERKS
Are Ordered to Hand Out Stamps
With Mucilage Side Up to Pre-
vent Transfer of Germs.

Have you noticed when you buy
stamps at the postoffice that the clerk
takes pains to pass them out under
the window with the face side down
Maybe you have not noticed this and
maybe you wouldn't ask the reason
even if it were called to your atten-
ton; but there is a reason for it,
nevertheless, as orders from the post
Office headquarters show. The local
clerks were given orders recently that,
for sanitary reasons, a new rule had
been made, requiring them to do as
told above in regard to passing out
the Insignificant little postage stamps.
1t was called to the attention of the
department that stamps can be made
germs. All manner and sorts of peo-
pie go to a stamp window to get
stamps and the clothing and hands of
nearly every one of them come in con-
tact with the counter. Nearly every
one of these people draw their stamps
along the face of the counter before
lifting it up and wetting with their
tongue. If the mucIlage side of the
stamp was down, 1t is very likely that
It collected any dust Of germs which
1t came in contact with while being
drawn along the face of the counter
and these were transferred to the
tongue of the person who bought it
With the face side of the stamp down
there is less chance of its collecting
any germs, and practically no chance
of them being transferred to the per-
son who puts the stamp on its en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
March IL in American
History

1S1S-John Lorimer Worden, rear adj
miral, q. S. N, commander of the
victorious Monitor in the battle OF
Hampton Roads, March 8, 1862,
born; died 1897.
1S35-Simon Newcomb. distinguished
astronomer, born; died 1909.
18SS-The blizzard prevailed in the
north Atlantic states, the severest
storm of modern years.
I9O6-United States supreme court de
cided that corporations must pro-
duce their books and papers and
answer questions in actions at law
brought by the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12


less Offices. Secretaries and janitors
have been appointed for these commit
tees, and luxuriously appointed rooms
are provided. With one or two ex-
ceptions, however, these committees
have held no meetings since the re-
publican party has been in power.
Sought for Years.
The investigation of the expendf-
lures in the state department followed
three years of the n1ost skillfui and
ingenious maneuvering ON the part OF
Representative Courtney w. Hamlin
of Missouri, the ranking democratic
member of the committee. 1t SO hap
pened that three of the five members
present were democrats-Hamlin OF
Missouri, William B. Craig of Ala
bama and Martin Dies of Texas. Find
ing themselves Unexpectedly in the
majority, the three democrats pro-
ceeded to get busy.
Secretary of State Knox and Assist
ant Secretaries Huntington Wilson
and Wilbur J. Carr were sent for to
go over the expenditures OF the state
department for 1909, aggregating s42S.-
557.6S. The three state department
officials were practically useless as
witnesses, however. for they frankly
admitted they were not sufficiently
familiar with many of the items to ex-
plain them However, they promised
to look into the various matters called
to their attention.
Generally Rides in Auto.
Asked whether he thought $23766
was not a somewhat large amount to
expend for the shOeing of the four
horses in a year, Mr.. Carr admitted
that it seemed excessive. 1t devel-
oped that although the state depart
ment has but two vehicles and four
horses, it cost $2,S24.49 to maintain
the stables last year. Mr.. Knox added
that the horses are little used. as he
generally rides in an automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Fully nine out of very ten cases of
rheumatism is simply rheumatism of
the muscles due to cold or damp, or
chronic rheumatism, neither of which
require any internal treatment. All
that is needed to afford relief is the
free application of Chamberlain's
Liniment. Give it a trial. You are
certain to be pleased with the quick
relief which it affords. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

The sugar trust people seem to
think it is good policy to put every
possible obstacle in the way of getting
at the facts. Are not the people losing
patience with self-confessed corruption
lists who burn or hide their accounts
and correspondence?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

sit is superfuous to retell the ola
story of the distinguished citizen of
Massachusetts, who, in declining to
attend Wendell Phillips funeral,
said that he heartily approved of it.
s But, somehow, onesis reminded of that
story by Senator Elihu Roots terse
remark upon being told of the death
OF his predecessor, Thomas C. Plat.
Il thank you for the information" said
he. ''but have nothing to say about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Not So Strange,

Not So Strange.
did You ever hear" asked the sur
veyor of high grade wonders, ''of the
man who. having lost an eye In battle,
grew another oner'
mo-" they all replied.
"And after losing leg in a thrash
ing machine grew on one just as good
as the leg he lostT
mo-" they still declared
"And to cap the climax grew a full
set Of new teeth at the age Of ninety
fveT
mo, indeed" ~
Neither did T."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Thus Doth Protection protect"


While prices are increasing and the
quality OF manufactured goods deter
iorating under our policy Of excessive
protection, is the workingman being
sufficiently protected" to meet the
new hardships?
According to the high priests Of pro-
lection, yes" but according to the
worhngmen in the protected indus
tries, mo-"
One Of the highest protected indus
tries in the United States is the steel
industry. A representative of the steel
workers is now in Washington in an
endeavor to bring about an inyestiga-
ton by congress of the strike at Beth
Iehem, Pa, where 5000 men are out.
This labor representative says an in
vestigation would reveal just how the
steel trust protects" its men.
The Bethlehem Steel company is an
important arm of the steel trust. which
was over-capitalized to the extent of
about $500, 000,0 900. This means, of
course, that the workers in the steel
mills must earn for their employers a
regular annual interest on $3.50, 1000, 900
that is not invested in reality. To do
this it was necessary to drive organic
ed labor from the plants of the steel
trust This was done so far as the
Bethlehem plant is concerned.
The strike in Bethlehem is, there
fore, not one that can be charged to
unionism While 10 hours and 25 min
utes constitute a days work at Beth
lehem, the men have been forced to
work II and II hours. They have also
been forced to work ON Sundays. This
strike of 5000 men, about which the
big press associations say absolutely
nothing except when a man is killed, is
a case of where a committee of unor-
ganized workers was appointed to pro-
test against working two hours over
time without time and, a half pay, the
usual wages for overtime, and where
the committee was discharged by
Charles NJ Schwab as soon as they
presented their case.
At Bethlehem, on account of the fact
that they have crushed out the unions
completely and on account of the fur
Their fact that the highly protected
steel trust has In practice an endless
chain arrangement by which it takes
men from Ellis island to Bethlehem
to crowd out the higher-priced Amer
lean workers, the lowest scale of
wages paid in the country to skilled
laborerS is in effect.
The wages at Bethlehem are as fol
lows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

London, with 10000 children in the
hunger line, needs to try something
more far-reaching than reform of the
house of lords for its present trou-
hles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Cuban civilization is rapidly achiev-
ing Angio-Saxon standards. The stu
dents of the University of Havana
have already begun to haze people
they don't like.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

THE Oklahoma legislature has rati-
fed the federal income tax amend
ment. This is the fourth state to take
ssreh action-the others being Ala
bama, South Carolina and Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Stubborn az MuIes

are liver and bowels sometimes;
seem to balk without cause. Then
there's trouble--Ioss of appetite. in
digestion. nervousness, dependency.
headache But suca s-orhles dy se-
fore DR.. Kings New Life Pills. tae
worlds best stomach and liver rene
dy. So easy. rs cents at all druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

The Probable Explanation.
"what a beautifully dressed wo-
manp
isn't sheT
Indeed she is. I wonder how much
she getsT
"How much whatr
"Alimony."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Commander Peary refuses to ans
iwer. If congress wants to know how
lse discovered the north pole let it buy
the magazines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Against the ~ nOuI anu 20 HlnuLe
days at Bethlehem, with no extra pay
for overtime or work on Sunday or
holidays, eight-hour days are the rules
in most cities in the United States,
with Saturday half holiday and time
and a half for overtime and double
time for Sundays and holidays.
Thus does protection protect" the
American workingman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
The niHaranf..

The DIfferenGs.
''why do some men wear their haiI
30 long?'
"Wear their hair so longT
Eyes. l think II is so curious"
''Well, some of them do It because
they haven't a quarter"
"Ohp'
"And others because they aren't
bald"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

If Mr.. Rockefeller gives it all away
The can fail back on his son, who has
about $25, 000, GEO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Old Vesuvius is at it again, spout
ing like q campaign orator 1t is sim
ply getting in practice, we fancy, to
be in good trim to welcome Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

will you run AGAIN." should have
been put to Roosevelt while he was at
Lake No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
III. dvnnotie Power,

His Hypnotic Powers.
"He is good talker."
"He has to be-"
"WhyT'
eff he doesn't talk well and contin-
ually people will by and by get on 70
his utter uselessness."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Hurnor and
Philosophy
NJ DUNCAN ~. .sNSTH
WELCOME.

CosrE.
OGentle springt
Most any DAY
We know
You're coming
Anyway.
Put snow
And billiards
To the bad
And by your coming
Make us glad.
Here's where
Old Winter
Takes his hat,
And we are mighty
Glad for that.
For sure We are
The sight
VIII suit
To see him sliding
Down the chute.
To see
Him starting
On q trip
With no
Return check
In his grip.
Yes, spring.
We're suitten
On your style.
So stick around
For quite awhile
And show US
With your banners brEyl
Just how =
A season
So paint
The gardens
And the woods.
We know
That you
Possess the goodA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Piacino Him

Placing Him.
"Are you a farmer"
mo. Why do you askT"
Don't farmers SOW grain"
Eyes"
swell, dad said you are sowing your
wild oats"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

pessimist is a person who has the
dyspepsia before be eats the pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

ton Colonel Aston win doubtless re-
ceiye the heartfelt thanks Of his set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Some people never know what to DO.
and that is our only salvation, for that
sort ougbtn't 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
Notice of Democratic Primaries and
Conventions.

SOItNCHItOVS.
Notice is hereby given that primary
elections for democratic voters in the
city of Rock Island viii be held in the
several wards of the city of Rock Is
land between the hours of Z D. m. and
8 a. m, Saturday, March IL, 1910, for
the following purposes: To nominate
a candidate for alderman for a term
of two years in each of the wards; 20
select delegates to the city-towns1ip
convention, and to select ward COM
mitteemen, two from each precinct.
The places of holding said primaries
will be as follows:
First ward-Southeast corner Sew
enth avenue and Sixth street
Second ward-City barn, Sixth ave
nue., between Ninth and Tenth streets.
Third >ward-1422 Seventh avenue.
Fourth ward-Frickis livery stable.
Fifth ward-Hose house, Twenty
second street, between Fifth and Sixth
avenues.
Sixth ward-Hose house, Twenty
sixth street, between Sixth and Sew.
enth avenues.
Seventh ward-Thiesens shop, 4437
Third avenue.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate for every 25 votes or
major fraction thereof, cast for w. ].
Bryan for president in 1903, which en-
titles the various wards to delegates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

II Is easy to be good when we have
been as bad as we want 10 be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
"Aliuony.

any pas a scrapper."
saw, quit yer brnggin'"
"He amt 'frald O. uothin."
"Sayw
"Wot?"
~I bet he's 'fraid o. yer maw."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

We rarely diagnose our own case cor
recfly nor concur in our own healing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

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on ssl ground
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neisseors hlae~1ae sisTaess anassere es' sf0A
& ii ha1sd seesses vent Voc e o ms bead
F ses a. al e IN. 0 xsor as he ns meant 1 S saw
Wa 1hs ss Tie nsssas s TEES Te by o a s
he 1h w eseopsS and 1ete p a a e ss path
o. down a.s ssnssase aIlsd nth 5,as wrath
viii eosapa ssia youth
The very Coos eternal truth.
sS siso rots ss e aa se
He looked and saw the w Msss they go wsrs gore
Such mercy was I1iadness butt upon
AND theE Pssshsnse he swept he S,Is
said to her and yes to them. no doubt
perheSs eEs RE e. t Sa e a sa y no @ i've
~The may ms may for sfve-
We none of may uurdeFstand,
Yet ss sys knox saSaes he sa net %
It may Pc hat we vslny essToh he shies 40 -1'''
But @i,ie ssSss turn ne euT P' Eyes
Perhaps hssssas gsesd By aeesTs jsst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
For Consumption

Father
Johns Med
icine con-
aims the
exact kind
of nourish-
ment need
ed by those
who have
lung trou-
hleS and are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

veIope, as that side of the stamp is not
touched by any easily susceptible part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Boost for Greater Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

The person who knows enough to
rise to an emergency isn't apt 20 sink
into obscurity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Take care OF the present and the
past can never rise 10 assail you.
People who do nothing finally come
honestly 10 think that there is nothing
to be done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12
STATE DEPARTMENTS
EXPENSES ARE MADE
PUBLIC AFTER FIGHT

tcontinued from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

The delegates selected will meet al
Turner hall Wednesday, March 16, az
p. m, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for township offices, as fol-
lows: One assessor for one year, one
collector for enc year, one supervisor
for two years, three assistant super
visors for two years, and two consta-
bles for three years to fill vacancy.
Also to select a chairman of the city
township committee, and to transact
such other business as may properly
come before said convention.
BERT CORKEN, Chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-12

Keeping busy is the way a rumor
works so much damage.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Umbrellas

In silk and Silk Gloria,
Paragon Steel Frames. From
$500 to $500.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Bath Robes

A Bath Robe is one Of the most highly
appreciated gifts to man. We carry
most Complete Line in Terry Cloth IN
LARGE variety Of patterns. From S5.5O up.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Mems
Clothing

lust in time for Christmas. selling
comes this shipment of beautiful late
STYLES from New York. They are the pref
test patterns we have seen this season
and we would like you to look at them.
The prices range from $1,000 TO Soo.oo.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Shirts

Imported expressly for the
holiday trade.
A most extensive assert
ment of Standard Brands. You
will find the patterns some OF
the prettiest in the city. From
$1.25 up.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Combination Sets

Combination Sets Of every description. we nave
Handk erchef. Tie and Hose, Suspender, carter az"
Arm Band, Tie and Hose, and Tie and Scarlpn u
match. These combinations come in all inc view
Shades. and all the Boxes are fancy embossed anu
ready for mailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
MuffIerS

A silk Refer fOrty-eight
inches long in black silk, $500
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Fancy Suspenders

In Holiday Boxes. All new
patterns. From 75c to $500.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Mems NeckWedr

See cur Great Meckwear Carnival. The color ell
fccts this season are most dazzling The new Persian
tic comes in all colors and shapes. Whether you pay
SOC or $500 you vii! find the assortment in each
price splendid and values right.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Solid
Silk Hose

Solid Silk Hose, very sheer in all the
new shades Including Black and Tan. These
hose arc guaranteed I'urc SILK. 50c par.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-22
Initial Handkerchf'S

Makes an old hat new. IN
a large range Of co'ors. Soc.
The Washington times., 1910-03-11
RUTHERFORD'S FINEST QUIT:
FIRE ladies CALLED
New Jersey Towns Force Yclept Nine Gods of War .
Out In Sympathy Strike Following Elevation of
Man With Relatively Brief Service Record.

RUTHERFORD. n. J., March IL
RutherfOrds police force. nine OF the
boldest limbs Of the law that ever swung
hickory clubs, are on strike and the
pavements no longer resound with the
nat wheel effects Of their trusty bro
gans.
Even the traffic squad decided he
would go out with the others. while the
tenement house squad declared he would
do ditto, being the same man. The force
decided they could not strain at a gnat
and swallow Campbell This particu-
lar Campbell happened to a three-year
man, composing the tenth precinct.
boiler squad and harbor squad.
Campbell was elevated TO the exalted
rank OF rOUndsman this week. being
jumped over the heads Of men who have
grown red faced IN the service. The
other mine gods Of war" as General
Bingham called them, Immediately EMU
lated the Wright brothers. They cir
culated freely about in the high ozone
over Rutherford for several hours. ut
tering inarticulate sounds and finally
descending TO hold council Of war.
Campbell meanwhile has been TO the
official police tailor and has had his uni
form coat measured for some nobby
spr!hg chevrons He allowed as how he
diCn't see any reason for man waiting
to be eligible for a pension before he
was raised TO a rank which called for
keen eyesiSht in peeking into bakery
easements and back rooms that sup
The Washington times., 1910-03-11

ported all night stoves. Maybe he whis-
tied THE Campbells Are Comm, Hi Ho'
Hi HoT a trifie aggressively, but. be
that as 1t NAV, the nine good men and
true announced that they would strike,
and the station clock Joined them sym
pathetically.
When Rutherford's daily population OF
commuters ran TO the regular morning
accommodation today they missed the
familiar face at the station and Ihe
usual bluecoat was missing from ms
COign of vantage against the barber
shop pole The awful news naShed
around that the city was without Its
strong arm OF the law There were no
police cordOns TO keep the underworld
above the dead line or below the HE
line Rutherford's 1000 population
might time census) tTembled for the
two banks, the four schools, and SIX
churches. (Note the careful study or
the atlas)
Mayor Thomas w. Evans is a man OF
resource. There was not minute 70
lose At any moment a street carnlVal
OF crime might break out on the streets
OF his fair city. Did he pause2 Not a
moment He called out the fire depart
ment. He said II the nine cops didn't
come back 10 work he would be some
thing of a fire" department himself.
And so Rutherford had the spectacle OF
the brave fire laddies in full unifC IN.
With leather hats to keep off an C
casiCnal brick SHE'D from a housetop,
patrolling the clty's street They car
ried axes and pike poles. and were ever
on the alert for the criminal classes.
ROundsman Campbell made his rounds
TO-DAY. wearing his natty spring chey-
rous with a satisfied air.
The Washington times., 1910-03-11
SAYS FREE TRADE
IS NATIONS NEED
L. F. Loree, Railroad PreSi-
dent, Says Country Has
Outgrown Protection.

NEW ORLEANS, March lin an
interview filed with economies and de-
ductions from the trend Of affairs COM
mercial and financial, President l. +.
Loree, of the Delaware and Hudson
railroad, and chairman Of the executive
board of the Kansas City Southern,
Republican and protectionist from New
York. asserted that the American peo-
pie would find il 20 their interest to go
on free trade basis.
lie based this conclusion on his OBJ
servations of conditions. and emphatic
ally declined to be quoted as harborinS
lhs opinion that protective tariffs were
responsible for the present high cost OF
living. He strongly denounced the
wastefulness Of the National Govern
ment, and said that no business in the
country would be, run on the same ex-
travagant basis as the Government con-
duets its departments.
IF you want to loaf, go 10 Washing
tOn," was one of his most striking epi-
grams. The rest Of the country is too
busy 60 tolerate the man who has moth
ing TO do" ne continued
Asked for an expression on the pro
posed railroad legislation of President
Taft, he said "Au this railroad agita-
which is intended to divert attention
from the real issue. the tarlD, ne said.
Colonel Roosevelt started il for the
same purpose and Mr.. Taft was more
or less bound TO that line of policy. Be
fore his election he committed himself
so strongly 10 railroad regulation he
couldn't back out
Both Roosevelt and Taft were elected
on truSt-busting anti-high tariff plat
form The Republican party wanted 10
nave the tariff revised downward. Taft
got tariff bill through and was sorry
Tor IL, because Il was more or less of "A
makeshift- Whether the American peo-
PIE viii be satisfied is another thing.
There Is no question as to the issue be-
IOre the nation It IS the tariff
I'VE are going to 90 on a free trade
basis. This is coming about as a proc
eSS Of evolution We are in the same
position now that England was in the
Jhlrues when Il was i'm the thrOes OF the
corn law agitation and went OF the
protective basis into full free trade AS
nation becomes a great exporting
power II viii find that it has to adopt
free trade. This country has OutgroWr
protection. I say this although I am a
Republican and a strong believer in
protection Of our industries when IL is
needed But through the processes OF
economic development our land indus
would be better of without il and tho
trade of the nation as II expands makes
free trade imperative.
7 do not see why the Republican
party should not drop the prOtectiOnist
policy for our land industries and take
up the free trade idea Il Is not improb-
able at all in my opinion"