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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Investigate the Sugar Trust.

Two resolutions providing for an in
vestigation of the misdeeds of that
star campaign fund contributor, the
sugar trust, occupy pigeon holes in
the desk of Uncle Joe" after having
been swallowed bodily by his in
famous committee on rules.
One Of those resolutions should be
called to the floor of the house, and
the investigation provided for in the
measure should be ordered to proceed
without further waste of time.
President Taft opposes the report
ing of the resolutions providing for
congressional probe of the sugar
trusts thefts on the ground 'immun-
ity'' might be given to the men
higher up" This position is untena-
bic for two reasons. In the first place
the men higher up can not secure
immunity unless they are allowed to
testify under oath, unless they are
forced to divulge information or rec
ords as to the conduct of their bust
ness, or unless the government itself
promises immunity in asking for GER
tain information. BY pursuing other
methods of inquiry, such as taking
tors. for instance. the investigating
committee of congress could secure
wealth of information on the subject
of the trusts business methods with
out giving immunity" TO those
higher up"
The presidents position in opposing
an inquiry by congress is also untena-
BILE because nine charges are made
against the trust in the resolutions
which are being held up at his sug-
gestiOn, in addition TO the one relating
to the recently-eXposed under-weight
frauds. in connection with which it IS
feared the men higher up might be
given immunity through a federal
investigation
Since there is such a great concern
over the liability of the men higher
up" going unpublished. the investigat-
ing committee could temporarily pass
up the under-weight frauds by which
the government was robbed of So
1904, and concentrate it's attention
to the following charges against the
trust as contained in the side-tracked
resolutions of investigation:
!. Unlawful monopoly.
2 Conspiracy to ruin independent
sugar refneries.
3. B!acklisting of grocers who han .
die Independent sugar
4. Importation of cheap contract /
labor.
5. Violator of Sherman antitrust !
law
C. Bribing officials of customs
service.
Z. Swindling of government by vio- F..
Iat;Cn of tariff laws.
s. Accepting rebates in violation Of !
interstate commerce law.
8. Violation of factory and health |
laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

sprung up among the republicans OF
the Pine Tree state who would like
to be represented in the senate by
man whose reactionary tendencies are
not quite so pronounced as are Senator
Hale'S.
Virtually the same conditions exist
in Massachusetts with regard to the
reelection of Senator lodge. Repre-
sentative Butler Ames has announced
his intention to contest for Lodges
seat. Mr.. Ames has some of the fight
ing qualities OF his illustrious grand
father, General Benjamin +. Butler,
but he has no such fame on which to
travel in a political contest. No we'll
informed politician here believes that
he has any chance of success in his
fight against the veteran Lodge.
Conditions are different in Michi-
gan, and the indications are that the
people of that state are going to wit
ness a red-hot senatorial contest.
Representative Charles E. Townsend
is to be Senator Burrows opponent,
and both have agreed to submit their
claims to a statewide primary of re-
publicans. Mr.. Townsend is known as
a progressive republican, while Mr..
Burrows is known as a conservative.
Michigan people say the fight will be
hot from start to finish and probably
close.
Aldrich OF Rhode Island seems to
have reconsidered his intention to re-
tire from the senate and will probably
be returned. Bulkeley of Connecticut
oil -
Carter of Montana will probably come
back, despite the talk of former Sena-
tor Clark entering the field against
him. Depew of New York wants 10
be reelected but the wishes of the
republicans OF his state are not yet
known and probably will not be until
after Colonel RoOsevelt's return. Dick
OF Ohio is another senator whose fu-
ture is rendered uncertain by the fac
tional differences in his own party.
Flint of California is to retire volun-
tarily. Piles of Washington is another
member who will probably not seek
reelection. Scott of West Virginia al
ready has a fight on his hands. Rep
resentative Hubbard is out for his
seat and the chances are that one or
two others will enter the contest for
the Scott tOga. Sutherland of Utah
can come back unless the Mormon
church decides it wants someone else
Warner of Missouri will find obstacles
in his path. even if the next legisla-
ture in his state is republican. Former
Governor David r. Francis has already
announced his candidacy for Warmers
place.
The republican members who prob
ably will be reelected without opposi-
ton include Clark of Wyoming. Du
Pont of Delaware. Kean of New Je~-
sey, McCumber of North Dakota,
Nixon of Nevada, Page of Vermont
and Oliver OF Pennsylvania. though It
is rumored that the latter may find a
rival in William A. Magee, the first
mayor of Greater Pittsburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
The Argus Daily Short Story
The suTragette.-By Kathleen J. McCurdy.
Copyrighted 1919. by Associated Literary Press

But one thing IN interest him very
much-the pretty sunraC He was
philosophic chap, always looking for
reasons for things. and problem oc-
cupied his thoughts from the moment
he saw the suGra cette-namely. what
there was about her that caused her to
remain a fixture in his mind.
While Thompson WIS walking along.
thinking about the suGragette and why
she had lodged herself within that
combination Of matter and forces
which he considered himself 70 he and
to which had been given the name OF
Thompson. he passed Il woman wheel
ing baby carriage. A little boy aged
about fifteen months sitting IN the car
rage looked up 1T him and smiled.
Thompson was fond Of children. He
put out his hand. which was cIutched
by the tiny pink tipped fUEers, the
boys eyes being fixed on Thompson as
though he had found his first ana best
friend.
What a beautiful boy" he ex-
claimed.
The mother looked happy. as moth
ers do when they hear their children
praised.
A sudden idea struck the Philoso-
pher.
Madam" pursued Thompson mus
ingly, his eyes still on the boy. who
continued to clutch his hand, Il wish
the loan of your child for awhile. 1
will pay you big interest"
The mother locked surprised.
To shorten the story, Thompson bar
gained with the woman that she
should wheel her boy up ia front Of
his suffragette, ask her to watch him
while she went into a store, then dis
appear. not TO return. Thompson
agreed that no harm should Nomc to
the child. that he should not be lost
to his mother anu when returned the
borrower would put 4 snug sum in
savings bank to start q fund for the
boys benefit The terms were accept
ed. the child was left with the suf-
fragette. who agreed to look after him.
the mother disappeared. and Thomp
son surveyed the scene from dis
lance.
An hour passed. during the latter
part Of which the fragette was evil
IDENTIFY wondering what had become Of
the mother. The child ut last began to
cry, and the sufragette tried to soothe
him Then Thompson left his point Of
observation and, approaching the suf-
fragette. remarked what a pretty boy
she had with her. This led her to tell
him that she feared the mother had
left the boy and did not intend to re-
turn.
you can put him in a f0unGiing
home" suggested Thompson.
II shall do no such thing" replied
the girl, firing mp. Poor. dear little
fellow. Mamma viii coma back sfe1l,sS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

The terms of so members of the
United States senate. "a republicans
and six democrats, will expire 4 year
hence. The six democrats in the list
are Daniel of Virginia, Culberson of
Texas. Money of Mississippi, Frazier
of Tennessee, Rayrer of Maryland and
TaInaferro of Florida. Five of the six
are slated for reelection. Daniel and
another term and John Sharp Williams
has been selected for the seat of Sena-
tor Money.
Four of the "a republicans are
classed as insurgents. or progressives.
These are Clapp of Minnesota, Bever-
idge Of Indiana, LaFollette of Wiscon-
sin and Burkett of Nebraska. The
outlook for Clapp's reelection has
frightened during the past year and
he probably will be returned if Frank
3. Kellogg, the trust buster" keeps
out of the race. Senator Beveridge
will be returned unless the democrats
of his state capture the legislature.
Burkett of Nebraska has displeased a
certain faction in his own party and
there is also a possibility that a de>lo-
crat-perhaps William J. Bryan-may
be chosen to succeed him. Senator
LaFollette of Wisconsin will have %
fight to get back. but he is very con-
fdent of winning. Governor Davidson
would like to have the seat. and the
understanding is that the stalwart re-
publicans of the state, backed by Sen
ator Stephenson. will make a big ef-
fort to dislodge LaFollette.
Three of the most typical of the
"old guard" Of the senate are under
fire at the same time-a rather I'M
usual occurrence, in view of the COM
plete unanimity with which their cleo
lions have been accomplished before.
These are Hale of Maine, Lodge Of
Massachusetts, and Burrows of Michi-
gan.
Senator Hale, who is the ranking
member of the upper house. faces OPP
position within his own party for the
first time in years. True, the opposi-
ton is not expected to amount TO
much. but it is regarded as significant
that it exists at all It arises from a
little band Of insurgents who have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
rheumatism Cured in Three DAYS.

n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
q was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so l could not turn my head,
and all through my body 1 tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until / procured
DR.. Detchons Relief for Rheumatism.
In a few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and 1 was at work
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, 1910-02-21
Feb. 81 in American
History

1S4S-John Quincy adams. sixth preSi-
dent of the United States, died ;
born 1857
1S16-Eheuezer Rock wood Hoar. distin-
guished jurist. born; died 1895.
1S99-The city of Manila fred by in
surgents; fighting in the streets
between United States troops ana
natives.
190S-EarFiet Hosmer, noted sculptor,
died: born 1881
19O9-Carroll D. Wright. soldier, statis-
tician and educator, died at Wor-
cester. Mass; born 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

precious. Don't cry any more. That's
q dear
"If his mother doesn't return" sat1
Thompson, Il don't see but you'll hava
to take him home with YOU"
Il Will" said the girl rs Thompson
walked away.
Another hour passed. duriitv which
the suffraCette neglected to sell pam
phlets. devoting herself to the child.
Thompson after awhile returned and,
expressing surprise that the woman
had not come back. told-the girl that
if she would take the boy home with
her lie would 10 the work of hunting
fer the mother.
She accepted the proposition. and he
walked beside her. carrying her unsold
pamphlets ana her poster. while she
wheeled the child. On arriving ut her
home he found that she belonged 20 an
cminently respectable family, everr-
thing about the house bespeaEing re-
fnemeut of the occupants. Sine told
him that she worked with the suffra
CCttcs simply because her heart was in
their cEuse. and she added. 1t gives
me something TO interest myself in So
that I'm not dependant upon balls,
parties and dress to occupy my mind
She asked Thompson to come I'm. lie
said he hadn't time just thCn, bu:
would cali just rs soon as he had Sc
cured any information concerning the
child and would keep her advised OF
his efforts to find his mother
Il suppose" he said. Il shall sec
you every day at your accustomed
place selling pamphlets"
Certainly" she replied. - shall not
neglect my work
But when Thompson passed hcr
stand again and again the next day he
saw nothing of her. He reported the
present hone Of the child to the moth
er and left Il check for Il substantial
amount with her as earnest Of his
honest intentions. Then lie went to
call on the suffragette to tell her that
he had learned nothing as to the iden-
tity of the mother since the deser-
ton of the child, which was perfectly
true.
Miss Edith Coleman, the suffragette,
did not seem to worry much over bis
Ill success. She told Thompson that
the boy was the dearest little fellow
IN the world, and she was in no hurry
to part with him. Thompson remark
ed that it was unfortunate that she
should be kept away from her legiti-
mate work. to which she replied that
administering to a child whose in
human mother had left him was just
as important as the cause of votes for
women. Thompson Looked surprised,
but said nothing
The next day. however. hs called
and said that his sister had offered
to take charge Of the deserted boy in
order that Miss Coleman might pur-
sue her greater work.
please tell your sister TO mind her
own bus-I mean that the precious
darling has fallen TO me. and I shall
keep him till he is claimed by his own
kim
Then Thompson went to the head
Continued on Page Eighth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

''I SHALL DO NO Such THING.
cuse to speak to her bought 4 pamphlet.
Read it," she said. and you viii be
with u.s.
I'm with your already" Thompson
replied.
Then help u.s."
II meant that 1 was with you person
ally"
At this the girl looked a trife dis
pleased.
There are certain qualities" Thomp
son added, that are required in those
who are given citizenship. One of
these
81 am quite sure women possess
those qualities" snapped the girl.
What qualities?"
Those to which you refer"
81 haven't yet named them"
We'll. do So
women are not good listeners"
81 deny the fact"
By this time several people had
stopped to listen, and Thompson. not
caring to amuse a crowd, passed on.
He had no opinions as to whether
women are entitled to the suffrage or
not. The subject did not interest him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Point out the town or city, where
the business is confined entirely TO
one street, and you will find one
where. not altogether, perhaps, but
for the most part modern buildings
arA LACKING, where rentals are hlgL
and gradually increasing and where
there IS not the room for new business
enterprises that there would other
wise be-
It cannot be said that Rock Island
is entirely a one street town, or that
modern business blocks are lacking IN
its main business thorOughfare, but
there is a tendency to make il a one
street town, and that will result IN
high and increasing rentals 10 the dis
couragement of more modern blocks
were old ones at high rentals viii
serve the same purpose. And the IN
evitable consequence will be the lack
of opportunities for new mercantile
Institutions to come n.
Second avenue has developed won
derfully in the past few years. The
Best building occupied by Young &
McCombs, the remodeled Robinson
block housing the Second avenue store
of L. S McCabe & Co.. as we'll as the
Rock Island National bank and the
Central Trust and Savings bank and
other important mercantile establish
ments and offices; the renOdeIed PEG
pies National Bank building contain
ing the bank, whose quarters are to
be still further enlarged; the remodel
ing of the Fries building for NJ & X,
the remodeled Harper house block, the
London building, etc.-all these enter
prises evince a progressive spirit that
speaks well for Second avenue.
But The Argus holds that Third ave-
nue., too is entitled to consideration.
There are fine up to date buildings
already there as well as on Second
avenue. Take for instance the Y. NJ.
C. a. building, the Hartz 6 Bahnsen
block, the Safety builuing, the McCabe
building, the Tremann building. the
City hall, the Modern Woodmen build
ing, the Memorial Christian church,
the First Baptist church, besides
numerous smaller but modern build
lngs all between Fifteenth and Nine
teenth streets, indicate that Third ave-
nue. is goins ahead and by doing so is
creating that healthful rivalry that Is
squirting Second avenue on.
IN view of all these facts The Argus
maintains that with the Encouragement
Of street car lines entering the bust
ness section Third avenue is just as
much entitled to consideration as Sec
ond avenue. The idea that every car
should pass a common point on Second
avenue, the time honored business
street of the city, is all right. but this
can be done and at the same time give
to Third avenue the facilities it de
sires and deserves, both in double
track street car lines and in the run
ming of certain of the cars through
that avenue, not merely as a matter
Of convenience to the street car CON-
pany, but for the convenience of the
business men there and the advantage
Of the general public.
The mistaken notion seems to pre-
vaiE to an extent that the Tri-City
Railway company is interested in the |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Lines to a charmer.

Here's TO the pretty waitress
Who brings our daily hash
And trades US smiles ana dOughnut
For cold and clammy cash.
Who never Keeps US waiting
For more than halt a day
When we are in a hurry
And long TO break awayi
with manners as engaging
AS in "a court are found
She takes our modest orders
And brings the fodder round.
If II Is not the order
We gave We dare not frown
Or mention the annoyance
Lest she should call US down
She throws in little chitchat
Between the bill OF fare
About the other boarders
Not at the moment there.
When she IS IN a hurry
The dishes fairly bang,
And while she sings the platters
She sings the latest slang.
with fingers light and nimble
She shoots the biscuits through.
Ard not n man she misses,
Because her aim is true.
Then for the pie or pudding
She makes q hurried trip
And stands around quite careless
Lest she should miss tip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

She was standing on the curb selling
pamphlets. while beside her box was
used to display q large handbiH on
which was printed Votes For Won
en- If it be asserted that only the
angular old maids or fat married wom-
Ell are to be found IN the ranks of the
suffragettes this young lady proved the
contrary, She was very pretty.
At any rate, Peter Thompson stopped
to look at her and by way Of an ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Tax Notice.

To the Taxpayers of the City of
Rock Island: You are hereby notified
that your taxes are now due. 1 have
the books at my office. 1712 Third ave
nue.. Office hours, from a. N. to S
p. m; Wednesday and Saturday even.
ings from to $50.
JOHN T. NOFTSKER,
Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

An attack of the grip is often Or
lowed by a persistent cough. which 20
many proves a great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of this
cough. Many cases have been cured
after all other remedies had failed.
Sold By all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Cynical.

"He Is very active"
as he?"
ayes. but he is a man OF one idea
"F am surprised"
why"
81 didn't think he would know what
to do with an idea If he should ever
run across and recognize one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
NAV Come Later

WHAT IS this shirt waist strike /
hear so much about"
THE girls who make the garments
want more pay and struck"
"Oh. thought il might be n strike
of the men who had to hook the blamed
taings up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

The Argus is for a Greater Rock
Island. Bring in the belt line AMI
the interurbans spread out the Tri-
City system in the business district
and let the town grow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Does anyone who knows Little Viii
lie Northcott imagine for a moment
that he is going to quit now? Not on
your tintype.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Philadelphia has followed San Fran
cisco's example in going back to the
flesh pots of corruption. Let them be-
ware of civic ptomaine poisoning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Herbert Gladstone draws a peerage
His famous papa always saw the titles
first and lodged them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

President Taft is going to beat the
comet to Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Mr.. Lorimer, our bipartisan sena-
tor, has crossed one over on Uncle
Shelby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

{ editors say of him so long as Rhode
Island editors sneeze when he does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Never Could Re.

"She is a remarkab BILE girl"
Eyes. but she is handicapped by her
sex"
II don't see IT."
'Tf IT wasn't for that she would be
a boy wonder"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Was Major Richie too aggressive N
behalf of deep waterways to SUIT the
railroads?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Good TO the Bank.

There goes the man who busted the
bank at Monte Carlo
when did he do thatF'
zone morning when he oversight
himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Sure Sion

"sThere is trouble anead in the Brown
family"
How do you krow|'
"Saw Brown Shying round the 10
rist's and coufectioner's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Afhiati- kIls.

1.-THE waves ran ike mountains"
81 never heard Of mountains running
before"
Ibid you never hear OF mountains
that run TO mineralsT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Spread out the street railway sys-
TEN in the business section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Grand Opera.

do you like It so well|
"No. but ] do love 60 see the people
IN the boxes pose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Second avenue is all right, but Third
avenue is entitled to consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill tEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Attraction.

The reason why the comets come
These chilly winter nights.
They've heard about our flying men
And want TO see the sights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Marriages may have been made IL
heaven. but in placing the output OF
the factory some curious errors are
made.
OF course we all hope TO be wealthy
and wise. bur we must know that our
next door neighbor will attain TO nei-
Their.
Some people think that unfavorabis
notice is better than none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Save First avenue for the belt line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
Sufficient Reason,

"Why don't you be good?"
"Good?"
Eyes"
at isn't at all fashionable"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21
HurnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DUNCAN ~. SMITH

7 WING in a fat has its advantages
when a good old fashioned winter
is eating coal and spewing snow ana
ice.
Keeping the hired girl in good humor
is almost as exciting as going to the
matinee.
II a man can conserve his pocket
book these days his temper will take
care of itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Let the town grow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Continued on Page Eighth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

Boost the belt line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-21

TERMS.-Daily. 10 cents per week.
81 per year in advance.