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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
New Jail for Watertown.

Watertown village board has let to
J. NJ. Benson of Hampton the contract
to erect a village jail in the next 80
days. Mr.. Benson was the only bid
der and the contract price is $40. The
Jail will be a one-story structure, 1Sx24
feet, located on the village lot, corner
of Third street and Ninth avenue, and
facing the latter. The village mar
shall will be keeper of the jail. There
will be two cells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Davenport A dinner closed the meet
ing.
MAGILL is APPOINTED

Made Member Of judiciary Commit
tee of the Moose.
States Attorney L. NJ. Magiu yester
day received letter from E. E. Tan.
ner of Columbus, Ohio, supreme dicta-
tor of the Loyal Order of Moose, no.
ttfying him Of his appointment as one
of the members of the Judiciary com.
mittee Of that order. Mr.. Magill, with
six others, will comprise the judiciary
committee which meets at the call of
the supreme dictator. ]. J. Lentz of
Ohio is also a member Of the commit.
tee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
To Buy Power Hereafter.

Beginning Dec. 1 next, the Deere
factories, of which there are six,
four in Moline and two in East Mo-
line, will be supplied with power to
operate their machinery by the Peo-
pies Power company, a longtime
contract having been signed today.
F., years the Deere company has
been manufacturing its own power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
StudyVIn Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. John Studyvin
was held at o'clock this afternoon
from the residence, 40S Twentieth
street. Services were conducted by
Rev. RI Pearce. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Licensed to Wed.
F. e. HUGHES AWARDED
LOAD OF PYROLITE COAL

The load of Pyrolite coal given
away by the Mueller Lumber COM
pany was awarded to F. E. Hughes,
14O3 Fifth-and-a-half avenue. The
actual net weight of the load was
7,640 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
New shlpment of Shears

Just received a new shipment of
shears. Can have same for last Sun
days coupons, Oct. 16. Ben F. Bloch
linger. Chicago Examiner agent, 120
West Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
HSX Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs Mary Hay will
be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home Of her granddaughter,
Mrs. Hannah Huber, 1887 Thirty-ninth
street. The services will be conducted
by Rev. Philip Wilhelm. pastor of the
German Lutheran church. Burial will
be in the German Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Some Growth at Omaha.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The popula-
ton of Omaha is 124 ,O96; an increase
of 21,541. South Omaha has 26,259
people, an increase of 25S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Reserve Your Seats.

Be sure and reserve your seats for
the Bispham recital at the Totten mu-
sic house, beginning Thursday morn
ing at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Mrs Hetter,s Funeral.

Private services for Mrs. Rosma
Hetter will be held at the home, 61S
Ninth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19

! in the shortest time for those who
are injured. Under the old laws
some secure a larger amount of
money than others for injuries or
death. Others secure little or moth
! ing. Under the workmen's compen-
sation all are treated alike and the
average received is considerably
higher than otherwise.
THE employers liability act, If pass
ed, will be a good thing in some ways.
For the most part, 1 am in favor with
it, especially in the more important
matters. However, 1 am with you in
whatever you see fit, and will fight
for whatever the majority wishes.
Too Many Laws.
For some time we have been piling
up laws and now OIL state has q large
number, but until our resources have
been increased they will be ineffective
for lack of enforcement. 1 would ad-
wise you to adopt a resolution favoring
an appropriation for more stringent en-
forcement of the factory inspection
laws, for under the present condition
they are idle.
I'VE have had many ARRANGEMENTS
in the government during the past
year, but We hope for more in the com
ing year. Send the best men to the
legislature, men who will work for
your interests and will not be led
astray by money"
Mr.. Robins concluded his address
with an explanation Of the initiative
and referendum and said that he ear
nestIy hoped that this would "again
be a government of the people, by the
people and for the people"
Committees Are Named.
An invitation was received this
morning from the Modern Woodmen Of
America by the convention to visit the
office and plant of that society. The
invitation was received and referred
to the entertainment committee. A
vote of thanks was rendered to the
speakers of the morning. The com
mittees of the convention were then
appointed by President T. r. Wright
and are as follows
On union LABEL. E. Farrell, H. J.
Brown, P A. Halzer, Mike Whalen.
Charles F. ColscS
On officers reports-T A Lewis,
James Mullen, T. K. Ball, ]. B. Con-
nors, George 0. Johnson.
On resolutions-H. J. Conway, J. w.
Clifton, William Vorsatz, John Hard
ing.
On organization-Charl F. Town
er. c. c. Rakow, Frank Macomb, Har-
~ Payne and Mr.. Ohring.
On onstitution-Charles Mendlein,
George n. Schmidt, D. w. Davis, A.
J. Jackson, Stephen E. Swain.
The committeeman were then given
instructions and will meet sometime
this evening and submit their reports
before tomorrow noon. The meeting
was adjourned this morning at II
o'clock and viii meet tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock.
At the session yesterday afternoon
the following were elected by ballot
as members of the auditing commit
tee: T. A. Lewis. Miss Elizabeth Ma
loney and c. F. Sullivan.
Have "Get Together" Meeting.
Last evening at Industrial hall, the
delegates were the guests of the Tri-
City Federation of Labor at a get to-
gether" meeting at the Industrial
home. An interesting program was
given and refreshments were served.
This noon, dinner was served by the
local body at Industrial hall This af-
ternoon a trolley ride around the tri-
cities was participated in by the visit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19

OF COURSE YOU WANT TO HELP
BETHANY HOME. THEN HAVE
YOUR TAG FEE READY SATURDAY
WHEN THE LADIES GREET YOU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
COMPENSATION LAW FOR WORKERS
URGED AT CONVENTION BY ROBINS

Convention Program.
WEDNESDAY.
Evening - Dance at Industrial
home.
THURSDAY.
Ladies' day - Convention meets
at 8 a. m.
FRIDAY.
Business session at q. N.
Adjournment, IL.
Business session at D. m.
Adjournment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
For Compensation Law.

my friends, I am III favor of a
workmen's compensation. Under
such an enactment, when a man is
injured or is killed, he or his heirs
have direct recourse and do not have
to carry legal fights through all of
the courts to secure real money. We
want the largest amount of money
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01
Protection of Young Citrus Trees from
Cold.

The Agricultural Gazette of New
South Wales in back number describes
an excellent method of protecting the
young citrus trees from the cold. "To
begin with, the branches are drawn to-
gether, and tied with binder twine, but
not SO tightly as to preclude free
circulation of air. A small trench is
made around the base of the tree, in
which are placed the butt-ends of sor-
ghum or corn, the leaves being then
spread loosely around the tree, not so
closely, however, as to smother it. Ali
that is required is just sufficient to pro-
tect it from frosts, and if covered too
closely it might smother and kill the
tree. Then tie about fifteen inches from
the ground, and again near the top. It
will be observed that a portion of the
leaves can be seen through the cover
ing; there is, however, little danger of
this foliage being damaged, as the sor-
ghum will protect it all right, and, as
before stated, trees should not be COW
cred too closely. After the sorghum is
tied with the two ties, little earth is
thrown around the base to assist in
holding the covering in place."
In Florida it is usual to bank soil
around the trees up to the first branches
in order that enough of the tree will
be left to bud upon, in case of severe
freeze that would kill the tree back to
the ground.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01
The Ponderosa Lemon.

This truly ever-bearing variety pro-
duces lemons of remarkable size. The
trees are strong and healthy, easily cul-
tivated and enormously productive.
They bloom and bear fruit when quite
young. The flowers are pure white, with
yellow stamens, and as fragrant as or
ange blossoms. The beautiful foliage
is thick, glossy, and resists insect at
tacks admirably. A tree of this sort,
covered with masses of flowers and
large, handsome lemons is a sight to
behold. The lemons are excellent for
culinary purposes. Usefulness and beau-
ty are combined in a high degree in
this remarkable plant. So say the cat
alogues - especially of California - that
are exploiting this lemon, which is all
that is claimed for it except that relat-
ing to its culinary qualities. 1t is too
large to come into general use: The
writer has grown it for years and there
is no demand for it in Florida. The
good housewife takes the rough lemon
or the regular lime in place of it, while
scores of four-pound Ponderosas hang
on the bushes until they rot and drop to
the ground. In pots it is to be COM
but for general use it is Use
less
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01
A MINIATURE FARM
What an Industrious Man Has Actually Accomplished
on One and One-Half Acres in Florida.
By J. B. SMITH.

year, with the proceeds, erected quite
nice slx-room cottage on the place.
I have had no income whatever ex-
cept what | derived from the cultivation
of this acre and half Of land, and yet
I enjoy the most absolute independence.
[ work by no whistle, have no super
intendent except my own judgment.
am not worried with strikes, lock-
outs or lack of orders. [ am produc-
ing a commodity which is inevitable and
indispensable. No power can corner the
commodity which l produce.
Supply and demand does now and
always will fix the price of Florida
vegetables They are as essential to
the existence of humanity as Standard
Oil stock and will bring a price when
stocks and bonds are worthless.
In conclusion, want to say to the
millions who are huddled in crowded
cities that we have here in Florida
millions of acres of land as fertile as
the one and one-half acres I till.
You need not fear to make the ven
ture to make an independent living in
Florida on five acres of land.
In the shops. if you do not work full
time, you are "docked" In other words,
you are driven to work, while in your
little Florida home you use your own
Judgment as to whether it is best to
work, and when to work.
If you have saved, in all your years
of toll, in the factory few hundred
dollars, you can do no better than to
put that in little home in Florida and
for the balance of your life at least be
as independent as Nature first made
man.
My friends, I am telling you this from
personal experience [ have worked
in the shops, mills and factories. Ten
years of my life, I was hired travelling
man.
Three wears I was local merchant,
but in the last year and half on my
little farm I have derived more divi-
dends on the capital invested, and more
genuine satisfaction, than in many years
previous.
If I could convince you that the con-
ditiohs as above stated really exist in
Florida. what a rush for this fair fertile
cline there would be.
In writing this, have no axe to grind
more than my interest in the teemlng.
struggling millions, who are. laboring
day after day and can promise them
selves or their children nothing but a
mere existence and life of servitude.
If you doubt my statements as to
making an independent living on one
and one-ha1f acres of land, with no
other income whatever, I beg to refer
you to the Citizens Bank of Lakeland
or Hon. John S. Edwards, mayor.
Lakeland, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01

The split-log drag is still meeting fa-
vor in many parts Of the country. Good
roads associations are being formed all
the time and better roads are making
their appearance over many sections of
the country. All this agitation will lead
to permanent roads, The quicker the
better. Get into the movement.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01

The people of the entire United States
will regret the removal of Clifford Pin
chot as head of the forestry service.
Whatever Objectionable characteristics
he may have manifested toward his ST.
perior officers, it is universally conceded
that he is capable and jealous for the
protection of the timber interests of
the country.
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01

For the benefit of the thousands who
are laboring in factories, shops, mines,
etc., for a mere existence, having day.
dreams of an independent life, liberty
and home, while they toll on day by day,
filling only the capacity of the machine
they operate, I wish to give them
through the medium of your valuable
journal, little of my experience, which
I trust will inspire such with hope and
confidence that they, too, may become as
independent as Rockefeller, Rothsclild,
or the Astors-or even myself
I do not mean by this that by follow
ing my instructions Or my experiences,
that they can hoard up surplus gold to
the extent of a multi-millionaire, who
becomes thereby more dependent upon
his fellow man than even I am.
One of the least considerations as to
what it takes to constitute independent
American manhood, is the boarding of
wealth we are unable to use in the pro-
duction of happiness and independence
in our home life.
In fact, an immense bank account is
not always an absolute guarantee of
peaceful, happy and independent home.
Having Travelled over the principal
part of the United States and Cuba in
search of a place where [ would be will
ing to locate for life and at the same
time, making a close study Of the condl
tions of humanity, | find the greatest
degree of happiness, independence and
patriotism exists among the classes who
own their own little homes and are de-
pendent upon no corporation, factory,
shop, or any thing else except their own
brain and muscle for an independent
existence.
I have also learned that the State of
Florida is the haven for industrious
who have a very limited capital to start
below little of my own experience.
I came to Lakeland, Fla, five years
ago, and launched out in the retail gro
Gerry business, but as a precaution, I
bought ~ acres of land in the suburbs
of the city.
During the time of my mercantile
experience I did not pay much atten-
ton to my little farm (the ~ acres).
Just about one year ago, sold out
my grocery business and after paying
my debts, had $500 and my acre and
a half of land. then devoted my entire
time to the cultivation of this little tract,
and I was myself surprised at the won
derful results.
On one acre of this land, I planted
5000 cabbages the 1st of December. The
1st of January, I put down Irish pota-
toes in the alleys. The 1st of March, I
commenced shipping these cabbages to
the Northern market, and by the 1st
of April, had my potatoes all off.
The half acre I planted in various
kinds of truck and sold here in the
local market. During this year the
truck gathered from this half acre and
sold here on the local market, has paid
all of my living expenses.
The principal part of the truck from
the one acre I have shipped to the
Northern market and have during the
The Florida agriculturist., 1910-01-01

Chemistry of soils is a fact which
has always been true, but has not al
ways been known. Man is thinking Gods
thoughts after Him these days even with
respect to the possibilities of the land.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-07-26

the acre. That he can make twenty
barrels on one acre shows what better
m ethols and mixing brains with labor
will DO
The object lesson Of the big produc-
tiCn Of corn and cotton to the acre is
reyolutionizing the growth of these
two standard crops. Farmers have
come thousands of miles to see the
crops, and thousands who have never
seen them have read of the methods
employed. and they have been encour-
>Sed to try the newer method, OF
q. @er acres, Well tiled and we'll fertil-
md Mr.. Myatt says such exam
doing more to make farming
su. 20 than any man can imagine
who 5 IT come in close contact
with th> .rmers, L verify believe"
said Mr. Myatt. "that more progress
has been made in successful farming
in North Carolina in the past two years
than in the previous twenty years" 1t
is to the leaders who grow two bales
of cotton and two barrels of corn
where one formerly grew. and to Cot
ton King Simpkins and Corn King
Bats that this progress is largely due.
Let us crown them and give them the
honors that in the Old Country are
shoWered upon a decadent aristocracy.
The real King in the carly days was
the strongest and fittest man, who
could govern men by might and brains.
Later it became hereditary and that
gave us weaklings for rulers. Let US
in America give the kingly place to
the man who does OSt for the prog
ress, prosperity and uplift of his fell
low man. Last spring I nominated
Simpkins and Bats for the Legsla-
ture, but they were too busy growing
cotton and corn to accept. They are
doing more for their country than
they could accomplish in public o1uce,
but official station needs men who
have made good in private Lac. We
will call for Smpkins and Bats some
day to make laws after they have
taught US more perfectly how to make
farmer how to make thirty barrels of
corn and two bales of cotton to the
acre, and 1 care not who makes it's
laws" is the sentiment of Mr.. Simp-
kins and Mr.. Bats. Every farmer
should follow the example OF Mr..
Simpl1ins and Mr.. Bats, as Mr.. Sauls
is doing Then we Will have a pros
porous agricultural population.
j. D.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-07-26
2aS "a BUSHELS OF CORN ON ONE
AC42E,.
Mr.. Bats Tells How he Made It
Good Seed. Liberal Fertilization,
Deep Flowing and Constant Cult
yat.on Did the Nork-Hopes to
Rcport on 20 Acres Next Year.

Messrs. Editors: AS [ am receiv-
ing many inquiries concerning my
acre on which l produced 226 2-3
bushels Of corn, l gladly accept your
invitation to write short article
about it.
in the first place. rs many seem to
doubt that | made so much. let me
say that the acre and the yield "ere
measured under the rules of the
Wake County corn contest by diSin-
terested and welI-knOWn frcc-h hold
ers and that the evidence was heard
under oath before the judges, namely:
Major W a. Graham. Commissioner
of Agriculture;- Mr. I. 3. Parke~, and
COL Fred \. Olds. 'These judges after
hearing the evidence confirmed the
report Of the local Judges who meas
ured the land and the yield. THIS viii
settle the doubts of some, / think
Now. as to how l made the yield [
did all | could 90 with the land ana
the cultivation. | cultivated as much
as I thought The land would stand. I
manure as generously as l thought
necessary ] have made a full report
to the State Board Of Agriculture on
the details OF cultivation and fertiliI-
ing. and l understand that this report
Will be printed in the Bulletin.
thought l had the seed corn that
would win. if | gave it d fair chance:
Continued on page SIX
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-02
NOTES FROM
~ THE MISSION
is WORKING FOR
FUND TO BE USED FOR CoNTiN
GENCIES AND AN EXPLANATION
OF AIMS is GIVEN.

In soliciting funds for the carrying
on of the mission work, .ip-some cases
where applied for, the answer has
been that the appropriations for char
liable work has been expended and
hence there is nothing left for con-
tingencies, such as new work, etc.
At the first of the year very often ap-
preparations are made and the mission
asks that as it is probably the most
important of all charities. that it be
considered The mission is perma-
nent work and is now in process of
incorporation. To those who do not
know of the different departments OF
the mission, condensed and brief
idea of what is being done, and what
is now being established is herewith
given.
The mission aims to look after the
young. boys and girls, to train, edu-
cate, place them in positions and make
them useful men and women. 1t aims
to rescue those that are in sin, and
more particularly to prevent girls and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-02

our boats at Manila. The admiral IS
prematurely old and his health is
poorly. His popularity led to late
hours and midnight banquets and "wee
small hour" receptions and all that
fol de rol which has broken down
many great men without the verbal
stamina to say mo" and stick to it,
Too much flattery from the army and
navy clique at the capital has inva-.-
dated George Dewey before his time.
The friends Of Commander Peary, now
another army and navy pet, may we'll
profit by the Dewey example and not
load their favorites stomach with rich
viands until they break his body
down. But we fancy that the Arcllc
explorer, grim, unsocial citizen under
the most hospitable of conditions, will
be harder to spoil
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-02

boys from falling. 1t helps where
every help is needed and looks after
the sick. At the present time ar
engagements are being completed to es-
tablish a hospital and woman's home.
The temporary rescue station at the
mission home is always in demand
and since the meeting of the advisory
board, held on Dec. -, there has not
been a night but what one or more
people have received shelter in the
rescue rooms, and 235 meals given.
The director, Mr.. Simpson, will be
pleased to call upon anyone and ex-
plain the work, and, again, the books
of the mission are always open to
investigation.
The rooms on Palafox street are
being transformed into a rest for
ladies. Some kind ladies of the city
are going to decorate one of the upper
rooms for Japanese room to be used
for private parties. committees, and
such like. There will also be a parcel
counter for checking parcels, and light
refreshments will be served. 1t is
fully expected that the rest room will
become a prominent meeting place,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-02
What Will Be Cotton
Acreage of 1910?

July cotton is selling in New Or
leans these days we'll up toward the
17-cent mark, and it will be a strange
state of mind that can keep the South
ern farmers from putting more acres
than ever into cotton this year The
history of cotton-planting frrevocably
shows that small yield is followed
by increased acreage and a larger WELD
per acre. Paintings for the 1910 crop
will affect prices for deliverence,
even in the present short yield year,
for the cotton market always takes the
prospective crop into consideration.
The average increase for tho past
10 years has been 764.3O0 acres a
year, or 100000 in 10 years. But
there arc successful cotton prophets
in the belt who look for the greatest
acreage jump of 20 years in 1910.
The 1903 paintings went to 3l,91S.-
600 acres. An increase equal TO that
of 1904, of 1908. CT of 1905 even, would
boost the total to $4,000 600 acres pos
sibly, to 33,00o.G00 certainly. either OF
which would he a rGcord-smashing
figure.
A safe guess puts the 1910 acreage
at 100000, and favorable weather
would carry the crop raised on such
an acreage we'll up toward the $4,000
0O0-bale line. The 1909 prices have.
we trust, taught the 1910 planters a
lesson which. if needed. will mean
even more money in their pockets on
New Years day 1911 than on New
Years 1910.