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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
The Commission Plan.

Another progressive city, Yankton,
S. d., adopted the commission form
of municipal government at the cleo
ton this week, by vote of three to
one. Illinois cities are rather impa-
tiently waiting for the legislature to
pass the enabling act that they may
join in the procession of the up-to-
date cities. The business affairs of a
city should be divorced from the pea
nut politics of partisan gangs, whose
sole objects are to secure personal
control of the spoils of office and to
levy heavy tribute upon the taxpayers
in order to line their own pockets.
Hundreds of cities in dozens of states
are seeking relief from the control Of
partisan bosses, and scores of them
have already adopted the commission
form and have found it works to
charm. Not city in the country that
has adopted the commission form re-
grets having done so. On the contrary
they all boast of the advantages it
possesses over the old aldermanic sys-
tenn and the benefits it has secured
for them.
Accompanied by the recall, the in
itiative and. referendum it holds even
men who otherwise might be disposed
to trif1e with public duty, to sense
Of their responsibility and a deter
mination to make good The con-
ference committee appointed to con-
Ter on senate amendments to the COM
mission plan bill for Illinois should
periodically and promptly come to an
agreement that will give the cities of
Illinois a model enabling act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

In the last IL years John D. Rookie
feiler has drawn in dividends from the
Standard Oil company the enormous
sum of Sis, 179. 440. His quarterly
dividend, payable March Is, and just
announced. will yield him $4,050, 600
60 times the annual salary of the
president of the United States. While
this steady stream of gold is flowing
into the lap of Rockefeller, hard work
ing, God-fearing men are trying to
solve the tragic problem of the cost
of living. Obviously there is not equal
ity in such a condition, and it ought
to be changed. By calling attention to
the, condition Mr.. Rockefeller has
opened the way to reform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
Don't Bottle Up the mississippi

Commenting on the st. Louis Re
pubIic's protest against the narrow
locks proposed in the governments
plans for drowning out the Keokuk
rapids, and which was published in
this newspaper in recent issue. the
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin says:
The Republics protest has the en-
dorsement of experience wherever
water freighting enterprise has been
progressive. Although river business
during the past % years can hardly
be elassed with progressive commerce,
there are signs that the people of the
Mississippi valley are waking up, and
1t you'd therefore be a mistake TO
build the lock IN the proposed dam
of khe dimensions planned by the gov
eminent. The experience at Sault Ste.
Marie should dictate the broadcast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

view of the future necessities at the
very outset. If, as the st. Louis Re-
public states, the proposed steel barges
500 feet long and 60 feet wide are for
upper river navigation as well as for
navigation on the lower river, the gov
ernment's plans are awry from the
start.
For If it is possible to economically
utilize barges of maximum carrying
capacity of 5000 tons in through
freighting from upper river points to
the gulf, adding to the cargo as prog
ress is made down stream and deeper
channels are reached, there may be
revival of river navigation that would
soon discredit the government engi-
neers who are planning the lock
against which the ST. Louis Republic
protests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Gratis of the country will be present
and some presidential booms may re-
suit
A typographical error in a previous
letter was responsible for the writer
being made to predict that President
Taft was certain of reelection" AS
originally penned, the prediction was
that Mr.. Taft appeared almost GER
tain OF denomination" Such a re-
suit is indicated by the fact that the
men who will probably attend the
next republican national convention
will be principally federal office hold
ers appointed to their positions with
the understanding that they were to
support Taft.
ellison Gardner, one of the most
prominent of the Washington news
paper correspondents, is on his way
to Egypt to meet Roosevelt. Gardner
is close friend of the ex-president,
and a strong anti-Taft man. Gardner
will undoubtedly urge Roosevelt to
oppose Taft for denomination, and be
a candidate again himself.
May 10 is the date on which, it is
rumored, congress will adjourn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

house and ministered to her TIL she
came back to consciousness. Then he
left her.
Fanny Severance and William Clarke,
her lance. found themselves thus I'M
expectedly cut of from the dowry they
had expected at their wedding. But
the young man showed no disappoint-
uent TO the girl be loved. and they
were married soon after her fathers
death
Cover put the laboratory in order.
shut 1t up and Eavo Fanny the key.
She saw no more Of him till soon AFTER
her wedding. Then he called ostensi-
bly, TO learn OF her welfare, but really
to see If he could gst from her a BIT of
secret information. he had put to-
Eether the chemicals necessary to the
compound Severance had invented, had
pul IN the uniting substance be mad
seen Severance use. but notwithstand-
ing that he had tried every known per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Missing Ingredient-By Evelyn Withwoth.
Copyrighted. 1910. by Associated Literary

tied by the sound of an explosion in
the laboratory. Every drop Of blood
left her face instantly. Rushing int
the laboratory. her worst fears were
realized. Her fathers body was lying
on the door so disfigured that he was
scarcely recognizable. Cover followed
her. He was pale and trembling.
1--WE been fearing this for a long
while" he said.
But the girl did not hear him. She
had swooned He carried her into the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

According to Everybody's Magazine
a gentleman of Arizona once hanged
himself to the bed post by his suspen-
Over at Danville, KY. a day or two
since the village hearse was pressed
into requisition as a patrol wagon to
haul some % keepers of blind tigers
to- Jail The vehicle was in keeping.
for blind tiger operators are certainly
dead ones with the people in such a
frame of mind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

The bingham Democrat asks the
following pertinent questions: ''Mr.
Stead, attorney general of the state
of Illinois, did you read of the indict-
ment Of the beef trust in and by the
state of New Jersey? What are you
doing, Mr.. Stead, to serve the peo-
ple?" Well. what are your answers,
Mr.. Stead?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

A few minutes delay IN treating
some cases of Group, even the length
OF time It takes to go for a doctor,
often proves dangerous. The safest
way is to keep Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in the house. and at the frat
indication of Group give the child a
dose. Pleasant to take and always
cures. Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

II anyone is capable of handing an
other hotter roast in polite language
than Pinchot gave Ballinger Saturday
and yet keep within the bounds of
truth, he is due to pass it along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

One beautiful thing about q castle
in the air is you don't have to pay
taxes and special assessments on II.
Pause and think twice before you
Judge your neighbor-and then don't
A desirable acquaintance isn't as
a usual thing. around looking for
friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
OF Some Importance.

At knew she had been dying to 60
on the stage for some time. but her
parents wouldn't hear of it,
But she finally got their consent"
"And now she is going|
Eyes; just as soon as she gets the
consent Of a manager"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
Feb. % in American
History

1712-Louis Joseph, marquis of Mont
calm, British military hero in
American service. born; died of
wounds near Quebec, 1850.
1003-General William Farrar Smith,
noted Federal commander OF tho
civil war, died; born 1889.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Pinchot, the friend of Roosevelt,
calls Ballinger, the official representa-
tive of Taft, a public faIsifier and a
traitor to his chief. That ought to
start something.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
Probably.

Probably.
HE says he is welded to hts art"
"He ISL"
'sThat's what he says"
'sThen can tell you one thing"
what is it?"
sSThe lady will soon be suing him for
divorce"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Ballinger is already trying to es-
cape the scathing attack made by Pin
chot on purely technical grounds.
Everyone knows what that means.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

ders. The verdict of the coroner's jury
was: Deceased came to his death by
coming home full and mistaking him
self for his pants.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
rheumatism Cured in Three Days.

fhnSdEHdttST' SuiCO IN tH'CS Lays
N. B. Langley, Madison. Wis, says:
II was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so could not turn my head,
and all through my body. 1 tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until 1 procured
DIR. Detchon's Relief for rheumatism.
In few hours the pain was relieved
and IN three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and was at work"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel
& Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
HuTnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
Dy DUNCAN n. SMITH

SOME people put out such good sam
pies OF their wares that there Is
nothing OF the quality left for their
follow up.
Making money is the vocation Of
some men, and spending It is the Vo
cation OF their wives.
Losing a dollar may be bad luck,
but having none to lose is worse.
A real blond is always open TO the
suspicion OF knowing all about the ac-
ton of certain chemicals.
Being smart is the special preroga-
tive of all youths and some men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

The Chicago Record-Herald says
what Taft needs is a press agent.
How would DR.. Cook do?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
THE ARGUS.

published Daily and Weekly at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill LEn-
iSred at the postofhce as seoond-class
u3atter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
rhorouuhIy Practical

"I hear he is a practical joker"
practical. / should say so. he re-
duces an Of hts jokes TO writing and
sells them for cash"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

is composed of the chairmen of the
various committees that handle the
appropriations of the government.
But if Boss Aldrich insists, the new
commission will have to be appointed.
It can be no other way. Under Mr..
Aldrich's domination the government
has spent $50, 066,640.24 more than it
took in since the beginning of the
fiscal year 1908 The appointment of
the government business methods
commission will simply mean that
the annual deficit will be 100000
more than had the commission not
been created.
After the big press associations had
created the impression among the OPP
ponents Of the bill that the ship sub
sidy measure had been practically
dropped for this session, the house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries quietly reported the bill with
an extended report, evidently intend
ing to steal a march on the anti
subsidists.
The minority of the committee. led
by Representative Spight of Missis-
sippi, discovered by accident that the
report had been filed, and narrowly
missed the opportunity Of fling notice
that a minority report would be sub
mitted against it. The ship subsidy
bill, it will be recalled, was railroaded
through the committee on merchant
marine and fisheries after but one
hearing and before any of the opposi-
ton bills had been given hearings.
William J. Bryan occupies much the
Same position in the democratic par
ty that Colonel Roosevelt does in the
republican party. He has everyone
guessing as to his future movements.
The closest friends of Mr. Bryan in
Washington declare they positively do
not know whether he wishes to run
again or not. And there is no way to |
get a line on Mr.. Bryans views, as
he has kept his intentions |
to himself, as has Roosevelt.
Announcement has been made that |
the hearings of the senate committee |
which is to investigate the increased |
cost of living and the relation of the
tariff thereto, are to be secret. That
Is to be expected. It would not do to
trust the public with the amount of
profit being made by the tariff trusts.
Keep in mind, by the way, that the
verdict of these cost-ofliving probers
Is that the high prices are due to the
increased proportionate output Of
gold.
An interesting Jefferson day dinner
s planned to be held in the national
capitol in April. 1t promises to at
.ract national interest. Mayor Cay
Tor of New York, Minority Leader
champ Clark of Missouri, Governor
Harmon of Ohio. Governor Marshall II
# Indiana, and other leading demo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
RoosEvELTs IN soUDAN

Expect to Hunt Little More While on
Way Down Nile to Civilization.
GondOkoro, Soudan, Feb. 2S.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt, his son, Kermit, and
their party arrived here Saturday even
ing on the Belgian gunboat Boch All
were looking well. Colonel Roosevelt
in the last expedition killed bull and
a COW. They had spent from IL to Ii
hours daily in the chase. The heads of
the animals are considered extraor-
dinarily fine. Colonel Roosevelt said
he would hunt no further unless Lake
Ne, on the lower Nile, offers an easy
opportunity to secure specimens of
rare animals he has failed to get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Boost for the Belt line and for the
interurbans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

''what is a good janitorT'
zone who keeps US in hot water al
the time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

2SAnother
in
south side Monroe between Clark LaSae
will
the sidewalk caissons will down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
He Should Know.

nc ohOuTd FHUWs
"My mother-in-law hasn't tooth In
her head"
'That is unfortunate. But I would
like to know one thing more"
"whnt is that"
~Has she a tonguep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
Tbouoht Hiaher Up.

Thought Higher Up.
"My corns hurt me so can't write"
'aThat wouldn't bother me-"
'Wait till you get some and see"
ST know IL wouldn't. / don't think
with my feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

NCCUTUNo IFITUTFUaLIOUs
ats there plenty OF water herer'
"Lots of IT,"
Glow far down do you have to gor'
'"Ti1 you come to it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
Prepared.

FTSP@i O
Yes.
I've got
Ny arctics handy,
Put my rubber
Boots IN shape.
And I'm taking
Swimming lessons
Any method
For escape
Fixed the roof
With easy rockera.
Got q hammock
] can swing,
And, you bet.
I'm getting ready
For the freshet
In the spring.
Sure.
I've had
Ny stills extended
Like a blooming
Circus pole. -
/ have mended-
Calked up
Every crack and hole
Got a bunch
OF life preserverB
Tied together
With q string
Everything
Is fixed and waiting
For the freshet
In the spring.
This time
VIII 1t catch me napping1
No: you bet
That IL will not
I'll be there
When floods are washing
All the corners
From the lot.
This time
1 will not be listed
AS q soft
And easy mark.
And 20 make
The thing
Real certain
Maybe
I will buy an ark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28
SOME REAL LIVE Cos
SIP FROM THE CAPITAL
OF THE NATION

from Page one.>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Let the town grow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

All the news an the. time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-28

Monday, February 20, 1910.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
sITMMER sEssIoN

University Of Southern California, summer
session, 1910. Students, and particularly
teachers, hereby notified OF the oppor-
tunites offered at the College of Liberal
Arts, u. S. c., Wesley avenue, during the
six weeks beginning June 81. Glasses will
be conducted in economics, philology,
biology. chemistry, drawing. education.
English. French. German. history. italian.
Latin mathematics, physics and Spanish.
Cree j given have full university value
For further information apply to the
registrar of the university, $500 Wesley
avenue. 5-1s-Mon-Wed st
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
D. 7. WILSON LAND CO.,
Owners
71s Delta Bldg, 42s S. Spring st.
6-1q-f

SACRAMENTO VALLEY IRRIGATED
lands. The largest irrigation project in
California. The most valuable water right
in the world. granted by special act of
congress.
Irrigating an area from to 12 miles
wide and 70 miles long in Glenn and
Colusa counties; $50 miles northeast OF
San Francisco; So miles north of Sacra-
mento. Both river and rail transporta-
tion. Roads graded around each quarter
section. Water delivered to the highest
boundary of each 40. Complete drainage
system. Most perfect system of irrigation
ever undertaken. No pioneering to be
done Good towns. with telephones. cleo
tricity, schools. churches: S125 acre.
including perpetual water right; SIS an
acre cash. balance in ten annual pay
ments. No land sold to speculators--only
actual settlers-tilers of the soil wanted
This is a Kuhn project The Kuhns de-
veloped the Twin Rails region In Idaho
and their previous signal achievements of
this kind insure the success OF their lat
est and greatest undertaking. sACRA-
MENTO VALLEY IRRIGATION CO.,
w. s. Kuhn President. The Kuhn Cali
fornia Project. Vernon ]. Barlow. Resi-
dent Manager SOC Central Bldg, Los
Angeles. Cal. 6-l-r
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
FOR SALE
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
BEAUTIFUL
Orchard Dale
A Money Maker
FORTUNE AWAITS YOU IF you
COME TO
ORCHARD DALE

The most magnificent orange and lemon
land in Southern California. Abundance of
free water, the best soil. perfect climate,
beautiful surroundings. Why go miles
from home, into the desolate and remote
sections of the country, and spend your
money for sO-called good lands, when TINS
magnificent high-class home acreage, with
all its modern Improvements and positive
assurance of immense profits, health and
happiness lies at your door?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
ORCHARD DALE

is subdivided into tracts ranging from to
Is acres each, situated high and slightly,
having a magnificent view of mountains,
valley and sea. with beautiful turnpikes,
oiled and rolled streets, an abundance OF
free water piped to every tract.
Remember that purchasers of this tract
will own and control this magnificent SlOO, :
600 water system supplying the land.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
ROSEDALE CEMETERY
CHURCH NOTICES
Christian Science Services

Second Church of Christ, Scientist
At the church edihce on West Adams
street near Hoover. Services Sunday IL
a. m. and 9 p. M; sermon from the
Christian Science Quarterly. subject.
christian Science" sunday sehool NJ
II o'clock a. M; wednesday evening
meeting o'clock. Reading room, 1O4
Herman w. Hellman Building, Spring and
Fourth Streets open daily sundays eN-
cepted, from Q e. IN. to p. m. o-so-f
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


MIDDLE-AGED MAN DESIRES ENGAGE
ment other than clerical. Now occupying
lucrative position of trust involving con-
tinuous travel which latter is only reason
for changing; extensive acquaintanceship
with general conditions entire coast. I'm
questionable references. Principals only
to whom this may appeal will please ad :
dress Box 1S5. Herald. 6-ls-2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
THE WEATHER
Los ANGELES. June 10
Maximum temperature n.
Minimum temperature Sc.
FORECAST

California. south of the Tehaehapi-Fair
Monday; light northwest wind.
San Francisco and vlcnity-Fair, warmer
Monday: light northwest wind.
Santa Clara and Sacramento valleys-Falr
and warmer Monday; light northwest wind.
san JOAQUIN valley-Fair, warmer Mon
day: light north wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
HOUSES

A new and thoroughly modern 2-story bum
galow of seven nice large rooms. In fash-
ionable Hollywood, between Hollywood blvd
and Franklin ave. and between two car
lines situated on high ground with fine view
of the mountains; large cement porch across
entire front of house; blue brick columns
front balcony. size porch; screen
porch with laundry tub; toilet, broom closet
rear balcony, suitable for sleeping room
LIVING ROOM 15x2S feet waxed. oak floors
beamed ceilings art tile mantel with brick
trimmings, bookcases and seats, elegant
electric fixtures. ceiling lights. three art
glass plano windows. DINING ROOM 13xl6
feet; waxed oak floor. beautiful s-foot buffet
with loaded glass doors and plate mirror
elegant electric fixtures, beam ceilings, win
three easement windows. fine electric fix
lures, large closet in hall. BEDROOMS
three large bedrooms in white enamel, large
closets. polished floors fine fixtures; two OF
the rooms open onto front balcony. BATH
ROOM 10x11 feet, in white enamel chiffon
ier and medicine cabinet with plate mirror;
large trunk room. Very best of sanitary
nickel plumbing. Large, spacious upper hail.
French doors opening onto. rear balcony,
finished in white enamel; two large linen
closets with glass knobs. KITCHEN 11Xl6
feet and very completely equipped. cup
boards cooler, -four bin etc. Basement 10x
Is feet cement walls and floor. House piped
for furnace and gas heat EAST FRONT
LOT. 60x1s5; excellent neighborhood; an
ideal home. PRICE ONLY $500. Nothing
like 1t for the price in the city. VIII make
terms. Must be sold. This is your oppor-
tunity to get fine home. Phone MIR. FRYE,
Main 2o4S; A2o4S. 6-l5-tt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
ORCHARD DALE

is located in the celebrated citrus belt of
East whittier, 80 minutes from Los Angeles
by the Pacific Electric railway. surrounded
by beautiful orange, lemon and walnut
groves, One-haf mile from the famous Lef-
fingwell rancho, the show place of south
ern California, now shipping hundreds OF
boxes of lemons daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
ORCHARD DALE

is offering today to the seeker of high class
orchard lands an opportunity of a lifetime.
Grasp it now.
Get five acres in this beauty spot, plant
it to lemons or Valencia oranges and your
property will double in value in two years.
Ten acres will make you fortune. You
could not duplicate "Orchard Dale" with
its soil, climate, health and beauty, any
where else in California for $1,000 per acre.
our prices to the first ter purchasers, $3.50
and up.
TERMs-One-fourth cash. balance long
time.
If you want to realize your life's dream.
don't waste your time, but come early and
Iox sbo
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
WE CURE ECZEMA

MEDALS, Lo,-KETs. CHARMS AND PINS
made or repaired stones set. G. c.
GIEScHEN, 7o2 Broadway Central Bldg.
F25a3 -6-16-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS

HOME FOR CHILDREN-PARENTS TRAY
cling can secure pleasant home for children
with lady physician; treatment II necessary;
~,tural hygienic methods; substantial table;
prices reasonable. 241 N. EUCLID. PASA-
DENA 6-1-1mo
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
HOUsEs-FURNIsHED
Observation-Disclosures
ROOMS AND BOARD

PRIVATE HOME FOR TUBERCULAR PA
tient requiring special care; fine location,
sanitary and quiet. p. o. Box 12l. Pasadena.
6-1S-3t
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20

WANTED-LADIEs AND GENTLEMENs
clothing. Positively highest prices paid.
MAIN S597: F593s. 6-25-l2mo
CLOSING OUT $500 GALLONS OF CAR
rara paint. $3.50 per gallon. SHEEHAN's.
ooo g broadway 6-15-te