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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

son they are doing what they can to
prevent a vote.
The other danger which the propon
ents Of the treaty fear is amendments
extending the free list of Canadian
products imported into this country
as proposed by Senator Cummins
The Iowa senator said the treaty
ought to admit free the products
which the farmer consumes as well as
those he produces. He proposes TO add
lumber, steel, wool and clothing TO
the list OF free imports. The president
is opposed to changing in any respect
the treaty as negotiated with the Ca
madam commissioners, and, therefore,
will veto the measure if so amended.
He believes he would be justified in
so doing to maintain the republican
principles of protection.
All of which gives the democrats in
congress an advantage which they
have not heretofore possessed. By
supporting the president in his reel
procity measure they give him an as
surance of good faith in respect to
their fealty to the principle of tariff
reform. In the opinion of many it is
preferable to dispose of the Canadian
reciprocity bill at this session rather
than precipitate fight all along the
line with those who are demanding
that the call for a special session in
clude the whole question of tariff
revision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Absorbing the Red Race.

Christian Science Monitor: That
within hundred years the American
Indians Will have been entirely as
simulated by the white people is the
interesting assertion of a Washing
ton authority, whose statement if
authentic, does away with all uncer-
tainty in regard to the solution OF a
race problem that has aroused new
er ending speculation The ANAL
gamation is said TO be progressing
rapidly in Oklahoma among the five
civilized tribes. Thus the current
belief that the red man was disap-
pearing is upheld to some extent. but
explained in a manner that throws
an entirely different light on the sub
I ject.
When Europeans settled on the
American continent the Indian popu-
alton within the present area of the
United States was estimated at more
than 100000. In 1855 the COM
missioner Of Indian affairs reported
$4,000 Of them in the United
States. BY the census Of 1870 there
were 3SS.577, and by that of 1850
there were 255.93S. IN 1885 the
com missioner of Indian affairs esti-
mated the number at 24T.761
Thereby was created the belief that
the Indians were gradually decreas-
ing in numbers. A table prepared
from the report OF the commissioner
of Indian affairs in 1884 showed that
in the different states and territor-
les there were 81 agencies. with a
population OF 246.794. and that the
fTa 10 q Of 40
about 1882. 1t will be remem-
bered that when the confederation
OF states was formed the Indians be-
came a charge Of congress and pass
ed under the control of that body
II is the policy OF congress that In
dams shall be made citizens upon
renouncing their tribal relations, and
this fact, more than anything, has
borne a direct relation to the pro-
cess OF amalgamation now discov-
cred.
Realization OF what a momentous
discovery this is will only serve TO con-
vince the world still more that no
problem is too difficult for a progress
sive people TO solve. In that short
space Of a hundred years-nothIng
in the light OF eternity noble, pri- /
mitive race has been dispossessed. /
subdued. cared for and practically I
assimulated by its conouerors. The
men and women whose ancestors hunt 4
ed the primeval forest or roamed 1
Wild over hill and dale have different /
thoughts and ambitions No more
does hatred act as a check to their
advancement. Gone are he days
when the wrong done their fathers
ranked and drove them TO strife
And now we learn that in a hundred
Years more the Indians viii be
merged in the Caucasian race
Wonders never viii cease. The work
# war is being outdons by that Of
leace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Lady Decies. formerly Vivien Gould,
whose father is said to have given her
husband 100000 to marry her, is in
a joyous mood. She left New York
Saturday for an Egyptian tour and
will reach london in time to attend
the coronation. She will march into
the abbey with the peresses and she
will wear white satin with ermine,
and all the Decies jewels that her
father got out of hook" Her coroDet
which has been in the family for ages.
when not held by money lenders, is a
fourpointed affair of chased gold,
with rubies, pearls and diamonds, and
she will have two little Elizabethiau
pages TO hold her train.
And this is what induced Ibis little
girl TO marry a man % years her
senior.
1t is hoped her joyous mood will
last and not follow the beaten path
the divorce court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Life Lines
Copyrighted. 1911.
BY BASILEUS.


Your sneer at your neighbor is the
demon smiling within you; you hate
another that you may increase your
love for yourself.
the rope Of hope when we won't back
up our optimism with the genuine
struggle; to NOPE isn't good dope
when we've any try again" lefu
in us.
When you are greeted in a whole
souled way, you can feel the weight
of your load lifted, and the happy
handclasp opens the door to heaven
ly bliss.
No one knows what sin is until It
tempts him and the man who tries
to tame sin would find IL SAFER 10
avoid IL.
Sun, moon and stars can give us
knowledge when we know how to
listen to their music; we blossom
into goodness when we breathe in
the truth from everywhere.
Self-control IS a spiritual quality
in man, and as man keeps his spir-
itual poise he makes less noise about
what otherwise might displease and
disturb him.
Ghosts can never Brighten you
when you do not believe in them;
all fears will vanish in the face OF
faith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Great Mr.. Drd-By Clarissa Mackie.
Copyrighted. 1910 by Associated Litersry Press.

Henry Ord lighted another cigar and
waited impatiendy for the reappear
ance of his chief clerk. Every three
minutes he consulted his watch and
( compared it With the electric time
/ piece on the wall between the win
/ dows. He had an important engage
! ment at il o'clock, and it was now
( 1890. SIithers was getting more
stupid every day.
He brought his feet down from the
desk with a thump as the secretary
returned with a worried expression on
his long, pale face. Mr.. Ord reached
for his hat and held out his hand
"Give me the securities, Smithers,''
he said
Il can't find them, Mr. Ord" said
the clerk difHdently. II thought per-
haps you might have them in here"
Here" snorted Mr. Ord inpatient
ly. IF had them in here why did 1
send you to the vaults after them"
II have looked everywhere, sir
other place in the office. 1 will ques-
ton
mo need to question anybody" cut
in Mr.. Ord, sinking back in his chair
and tossing his hat into the ticker
basket. II gave you those securities
day before yesterday, with instruc-
tons to lock them in my private box
in the vaults. You returned the key
to me then, and I have just handed it
TO you now. l haven't had occasion
to so to the box since Thursday. Now,
where are those securities ~
II don't know, SIR" returned Smith
ers respectfully.
Give me the key to the box. Now
come with me and show me where
you placed them"
Drawers snapped open, papers rus
tied, and Mr. Ord's boot heels raped
out On the metal flooring as be went
from shelf TO shelf. from box to draw
er and from drawer to cupboard.
Once more he opened his own pri-
vate box and ran over the papers con-
tanned therein.
Where the dickens are they?" he
demanded savagely when his last eff
forts proved in vain.
Il really don't know, SIR" replied
Smithers. "As said before, I though;
1t possible that you might have taken
them out, and it slipped your mind
that you had done so"
HUH Perhaps you took them out
and 1t slipped your mind, eh7
Ever forget anything. SmithersY'
Not very often. sir
Smithers faithfully followed his en-
ployer back 10 the private Office and
folded his long thin arms behind his
back preparatory 10 listening to the
lecture that he knew Mr.. Ord had In
store. And this time-weil. those L.
D. bonds were worth $1,000 today,
Ind ii was known that tomorrow they
might not be worth the paper they
we're written on because-but that has !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Taft and the Special Session.


In the event of failure OF Canadian
reciprocity at this session of congress
it is nov practically certain that
President Taft viii call a special ses-
sion. II the treaty Is adopted with
amendments incorporating additional
free trade provisions he will use his
veto and proceed TO call an extra
session. In other words the president
is going to use al the power and IN
fsuence OF the executive once 10 &C
comphsh his end. What he may be
able TO do with = recaioitrant senate
is predetermined. The democrats OF
both houses have rallied TO his sup
port and have placed IL outside OF his
power 10 blame them for the defeat of
the measure If II should be defeated.
What the president appears 10 fear.
however. is that II he should call &
special session 70 consider the treaty
the democratic house VIII undertake
70 fli6ustsr in the interest OF a gen
eral tariff revisloc.
jast az present the Mccall bill Is
in the hands Of the finance commit
tee and il IS feared by It's opponents
that II # should come 70 a vote this
week It win be passed. For this rea- /,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

nothing to do with this story.
please cali up Hughes s; Carraway
and tell Afr. Hughes I shall be unable
to keep that engagement with him.
will talk with him later on the phone
Now, Smithers, this is the third time
this has happened-securities have dis
appeared in this same way during sew
eral days until the market interest in
them has abated. It's an old gag and
won't work again. Now, who do you
think is at the bottom of thisE"
Smithers fdgeted nervously and
looked cut Of the window at the blank
wall Of another building. Really, Mr..
Ord, haven't formed an opinion" he
said, rather minciugly.
Haven't, Ell? Well, 1 have" thun-
dered his employer, fixing the chief
clerk with hard stare.
Smithers jumped nervOusly. In
deed, sir!' he said
Yes, indeed, Mr. Smithers. I'm 60
ing to ferret this mystery out before
2 o'clock. See, This office is the
worst managed affair in the city Of
New York, and you are the most in
efficient chief clerk l ever employed.
Got that?'
Eyes, sir"
"See that row of books on the shelf"
Mr.. Ord pointed his ruler at a narrow
shelf laden with cloth bound copies of
Conan Doyle's books.
Smlthers bowed respectfully.
Detective stories, every one of 'em.
I've read 'em ALL" said Mr.. Ord. 1
shall solve the mystery Of the dis
appearance Of those securities by the
same methods as those employed by
that noted detective" went on Mr..
Ord, forgetting in his excitement to
compare his watch with the timepiece
on the wall. His searching glance
fell On an advertising bIotter that lay
on his desk. II had become mixed in
his personal mail, and he had not toss
ed it in the waste paper basket until
now. He threw 1t in and crossed his
hands on his plump waistcoat.
do you wear plasters, Mr.. Smith
ersT' he asked coolly.
The chief clerk stared at this per-
sonal question, fired so abruptly from
the lips Of the great Mr.. Ord-great
IN the financial district
Sometimes" he said guardedIy.
Have you one on nowT' snapped
Mr. Ord
yes. sir" blushed Smithers.
Mr.. Ord smiled with satisfaction
Mr.. Smithers. sir. you have been with
me for three years. and up to this time
have never detected you In a grave
error. I have trusted you implicitly,
and have always found you faithful
and honest. In fact, l have no fault
TO End save that the Office has no sys-
tenn whatever. and / can never find
anything when 1 want IT. Got thatT'
yes. sir" smithers replied dazedIy.
Now, sir. you admit you are wear
ng a plaster. How do I know that +,
hose securities are not concealed I
within your plaster. hnbz' Mr.. Ord 1
cooked from his astoRished clerk TO J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Better Railroad Facilities.

The Rock Island Business Mems as
sociation at it's meeting Monday night
discussed with much earnestness the
question of Rock Islands railroad IA
! cilities, and il was the consensus of
opinion that the cars of the Rock Is
/ land Southern interurban should be
brought into the city from the south
/ and likewise that better means of
communication with the upper end of
/ the county should be provided. In
i this connection IL was urged that the
| Belt line be constructed at the earl
/ lest possible moment in order that the
Southern and any other roads that
may apply be given desirable access
to the city, or that in the event of fur
Their delay in the realization of the
Belt line proposition some other
means mutually advantageous be de-
vised for bringing the Rock Island
Southern coaches into the center OF
town. The situation presented in The
Argus Saturday night, involving the
mistaken idea that prevails to a great
extent in Mercer county that Rock
Island is exhibiting an unfriendly at
titude toward the Southern, was dis
cussed and II was the prevailing SEN
timent that some course of action
should be taken that would put the
people of the community that is con
tiguous to Rock Island, right on this
subject.
The attitude Of the Business Mems
association on both subjects. both as
regards the bringing of the Rock
Island Southern into Rock Island and
more desirable means of communica-
ton with the upper end was timely
and ii is hoped that some steps viii
result that will solve the Southern sit .
uation on the one hand and afford the
communication with the upper end
on the other.
Rock Island should find a way OF
getting what belongs TO it or make
it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Surely this is a time of political
upheaval. The state of Maine has
been for lifetime the citadel of
prohibitory liquor legislation. Pro-
hibition has been for many years
bedded fast in the state constitution.
Yet on Feb. IA the state senate, by
a vote Of % to z, adopted a resoIu-
ton for the resubmission 10 popular
vote of an amendment 10 the constl-
tuition prohibiting prohibition. It is
alleged that the house may concur
by the necessary two-thirds vote
The roll call will be awaited with
doubling interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Feb. 20 in American
History

1732-George Washington born in
Westmoreland county, Va; died at
Mount Vernon, Dec. Il, 100.
1T7SIRembrandt Peale. celebrated art
ist who painted Washington from
life. born; died 1880.
1S19-James Russell Lowell, poet, au-
thor and diplomat, born; died 1891.
1s47-Battle Of Buena Vista, Mexico.
and defeat of Santa Annals MeKi-
can army by American volunteers
under General Zachary Taylor.
1S96-Edgar Wilson Nye. popular hu-
morist, died; born 1851
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
The Drummer.


I like TO see the drummer MT
As fits the painting train.
with polished samples I'm his hit
And business on the brain.
He jumps into a little place.
PursUes the buying men.
In whirlwtnd words presents bis casa
And then Jumps out again
When he is on the Job In form.
A creature to beguile.
He takes the little town by storm
And holds II with his smile.
For when his samples are displayed
To tho discerning eye
What can the gentlemen in trade
Do but succumb and buy7
Not showing ostentatious pride.
But dressed with skill and care.
He shows the natives. wonder eyed.
The things that they should wear.
Well posted on the latest fads
And stories UP TO date.
He entertains the village lads
While waiting for the freight
As busy as q bumblebee.
AS happy a. a lark.
He works the town from A 20 Y.
From morning until dark.
And every one IL filled with Joy
When he gets or the train,
And when he goes they say, "Old boy.
lie sure 20 como again"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
HuIn0r and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~. .SHSgTH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

POETIC Justice sounds well. but as $
matter of fact nobody ever yet
saw any poetry in the justice that
came his way.
Because a man says things not In.
tended for the preachers ears when
he slips on the pavement is no sign
that he doesn't contribute TO the sup
port OF the church.
When n woman tries TO break into
society she often finds that the hardest
thing 20 manage is her husband.
An artistic lie is like pretty girl in
this-people take to II much more kind.
ly than to the plain variety.
Some men can get as much out OF
Dragging over what their new coal
stoves can do as others can out OF
Boosting about their autos.
Artistic sense is the quality that en-
ables n woman to discover that her
friends new reception gown doesn't
match her parlor decorations.
II a woman doesn't stop the entire
household machinery when he is sick
a man suspects that she is iguring on
how she will spend his life insurance.
The wise woman knows that the
good fellow makes an admirable
sweetheart, but he is the sort OF hus-
band whose wife takes in sewing
No man was ever improved by q
nagging wife. but she is sure that 10
isn't her fault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
WELL KNOWN THIEF DEAD
/ ApopIexy Terminates Career of BUR
! glar JIM" Ohio Criminal.

ApopIexy Terminates Career of BUR
glar Jim Ohio Criminal.
Columbus, o., Feb. 22.-"Burglar
Jim" Anderson. one of the most spec
tacular criminals with which the po-
lice OF Ohio ever have had TO deal,
was found dead in bed yesterday at
the residence of ]. c. Masters. a far
mer living east OF Columbus. He had
died of apoplexy. His specially"
was breaking into postoffices. He "op-
Grated" throughout central Ohio. He
was released from the Ohio peniten-
tiary some time ago. after he had
been stricken with apoplexy. Recent
ly he had been peddling spectacles.
The Masters family harbored him for
charity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

An attack of the grip f. offer fol-
lowed by a persistent cough. which
TO many proves 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 beer
epred after all other remedies had
failed. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Charles P. Zimmerman asks for a
divorce because his wife, who is in
Colorado, has become a politician,
greatly to the annoyance and nui-
sance of this plaintiff" If she has
become like most habitual politicians
it is easy to see that Mr.. Zimmer-
mans grievance is justified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Previous Engagement
HE doesn't 60 out any more"
"SickT
"No."
'IngrowiRg grouchT"
mot exactly"
Maybe II Is the weather.
''That doesn't stop him"
"What does, then7"
'"The sheriff"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Cause For Haste.
Let's talk about our neiGhbors:
Let's roast thu weather man:
Let's pay respect 20 congress
II IN our minds we Gun:
Let's pick another president.
Though next year IL the date:
Let's roast the railroads. for We hear
They planned 20 raise the freight;
Let's talk OF Roosevelt and war
And books and trade end crime
Soon baseball season viii be here,
And we viii have no tina.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

The latest injunction from the ex-
perts is, don't eat when you are tired
That just suits US. a newspaper
man can beat Tanner on a fast He's
always tired, hence must never eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

OF the Des Moines water company for
permitting impure water TO run
through the mains The penalty is
Jail Imprisonment and fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Hopeful.
did you hear about Bob's engage
ment with EthelT
"whatF'
Didn't your
"No. Did your
"No-er-no, but ia like to. 1 have
q grudge against Bob"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Insuring q WeIeomo.
'T called to see you yesterday. bui
you were out"
"Call again"
"When?"
Lets see. About next Friday.
will be out then also"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

The coronation gown of Queen
Mary is to be IS feet long. It will
not be tackled onto a hobble skirt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekIy at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill IEn-
tered ct the postofTice as second-class
matterI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Defeat New Election Plan.

Topeka. Kan. Feb. 22.-The sen
ate yesterday defeated the initiative
and referendum and the recall bills.
which had been passed by the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Although his weekly salary was
only $50, a New York school teacher
has become bankrupt to the extent
of $3.50, 900. He is aImo a genius
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Reports of Kansas corruption are
enough TO wilt any self-respecting
sunflower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
DsbatabIs.

Debatabis.
Oh. woman. IN our hour OF ease.
Uncertain. coy and hard TO please.
But when a suffragette so gay.
Do you please then7 We dassn't say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Since champagne has gone up, less
will go down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
BRIBERY TRIAL SET AGAIN
Cases Of Clark and PembertOn to Be
Taken Up ON March o.

Springfield. H., Feb. 22.-Trial of
former Representative Joseph Clark
and State Senator s. c. Pemberton.
charged with conspiracy TO bribe, has
been set for March 6, in the circuit
court here. Indications are that the
hearing Will last a week or ten days.
The case was called two weeks ago.
but the Jury was dismissed owing 10
illness OF one of the number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

It's up to you. Study the candi
dates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Water Company 70 Be Sued.

Des Aoines. Iowa, Feb. z2.-The
city council ha instructed City Soiic-
itor Brennan TO prosecute the officials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22
Washington Compared With Napoleon.

TT is not his own destiny that hero OF this kind
res in his hand it is that OF his country. He does
not suffer himself 70 stake that which does not be-
long him. but from this proud humility how great
light arises Seek the woods in which flashed Wash
ington's sword What do yor find? Tombstones? No;
world Washington lett the United States trophy
on his battlefield
FRANCIS AUGUSTA CHATEAUBRIAND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Wantso . Supply.
Eyes, ~ 1Hught n tarta-
"What II a tartar. par
Zone who makes tarts"
where can you ketch themT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

BY the }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

When n woman tries to break into
society she often finds that the hardest
thing 20 manage Is her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Not So Pleasant
He was up in the air for q time, an
right"
"AeroplaneT
mo; mad bull"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

poETIC Justice sounds well. but as 8
matter of fact nobody ever yet
saw any poetry in the justice that
came his way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

An artistic lie is like a pretty girl in
this-people take to II much more kind
" than to the plain variety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

y y
Painful DisooV-
cry.
"a California
inventor has dis
covered 10000
new stars"
"Geel He must
have bumped his
head hard on the
ice"
y =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Some men can get as much out OF
Dragging over what their new coal
stoves can do as others can out OF
boasting about their autos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Wednesday, February p, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-22

Artistic sense is the quality that en-
ables n woman to discover that her
friends new reception gown doesn't
match her parlor decorations.