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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

or for money has been eliminated.
Bosses may control and corrupt dele
gates, but they cannot control the
private citizen in the secrecy of the
election booth. The only question
which remains is whether the private
citizen is sufficiently alive to his in
terests to go to the polls on primary
election day and there WELD the in
fluence which is vital to popular gov
eminent.
civil service laws are designed to
destroy the traffic In patronage. But
civil service laws must be executed
in spirit as well as in letter. The
voters must see to 1t that men are
nominated and elected to Office who
are pledged to the destruction of the
spoils system. Experience has shown
that the civil service system breaks
down under the pressure Of spoils pol
itics Civil service laws are worth
less unless administered by friends
of civil service. The progressive
movement contemplates not only the
enactment of thorough civil service
laws, but their enforcement by men
who are progressive at heart, and not
by spoilsmen masquerading in pro-
gressive clothing.
"A corrupt practices act must be
enacted for the prime purpose Of
eliminating the money of the special
interests from politics. Corporation
contributions for any political purpose
must be prohibited. Campaign re-
ceipts and disbursements must be
made public before and after cleo
ton. The laws as to bribery must
be made so strict and so effectively
administered by progressive officials
as to make 1t dangerous hereafter for
the special interests to attempt to
purchase special privileges or for pol
iticians to attempt to blackmail pri-
vate business. The lobby of the spe-
cial interests must be scourged from
the temple of legislation.
I'VE can never expect effectually
to eliminate graft and bribery un-
less we destroy the spoils system
The spoils system is the little
brother to the Jackpot. The man who
will sell his vote for a few jobs de-
livered by spells politicians has blunt
ed his conscience. He finds 1t an easy
step to the sale of his vote fora few
dollars furnished by the special inter
ests. The first turn in the roadway
beyond Spoils crossroad Is jackpot
lane
1T is useless to defeat few con-
temptible legislators who take lbribe
money unless we destroy the system
that produces bribery. The tpoils
system-bribsry with 1obs-as| the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

Although William B. Mckinley
of the. Nineteenth District of Hi
nois is one of the wealthiest mem
bers in Congress, he is one Of the
quietest and most unassuming
of men, says Leslie s. Those who
know him at close range tell
many story of his kindly heart
and generous nature.
Zone hot day." says a man as
ISOLATED with Mr.. Mckinley in
business, eve were at work in
the office when a little dog came
sneaking in to escape the misery
of blistering sidewalks. A worse
specimen of tattered dog | never
saw. 1t was mud-stained and
owned a bushy, unkept coat that
made hot weather a horror to it.
It's ears were ragged and there
was hunted, homeless look in its
pathetic eyes. 1t turned these
pathetic eyes on Mckinley, who
was trying to catch up with hard
days work. In few minutes he
laid down his pen, left the room
and returned with a bowlful of
water. | was called away.
"When / came back | found the
Congressman with newspaper
spread over his knees, and upon it
stood that dog. A pair of scissors
which had cut off millions of dol
lars in coupons was shearing away
at the ragged coat of the wretched
little beast, which was looking up
with almost human gratitude in
its pathetic eyes.
"What are you doingi" !
asked.
" I'm getting the hot coat off
this poor little pup. He's in mis-
cry answered the Congressman
in his quiet way"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

Your Uncle Shelby M. Cullom
viii again aspire for the U. S.
Senate. Suppose we don't try to
defeat him here in the evening
tide of his days. He has stood
firm for Illinois and his voice has
never failed in Congress when
questions Of moment presented
themselves.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17
EDITORIAL
POLICE LEAD MOB.

Now what do you think of that ?
A policeman sworn to protect the
people and to uphold the consti-
tuition is alleged to have led the
mob that burned the body of
Walker. the colored man of
Coatesville. Pa Yes, an officer of
the law CD Is that civilization
We pause for reply
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17
Home Coming Reunion Friday
Sept. %, at Twins Park.

The program is made up of lit
erary, musical and athletic novel
ties. Watch for the bills.
The following speakers have ac-
cepted the invitation to be pres
ent Ex-Gov. Richard Yates, Ma
ior Otis B Duncan and Hon. G. s.
Gibbs.
SAMUEL ALEXANDER,
Chairman Of the Day.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

Now what is the difference be-
tween a Progressive Republican
and regular Republican, Some
of the Republicans and Democrats,
too, are too progressive.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

When the whole truth is known,
The Forum will stand clear, UNI
convicted.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

People who do insidious things
will reap the same. Yates may be
a candidate for Governor.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

Deneen will have to look for
some other than Cullom s nest.
Cullom is here to stay.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

T. Il. Lyon for re-election-if
he wants it. DR.. J A. Wheeler for
State Treasurer.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

How is Senator Logan Hay for
Lieutenant Governori
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

Harry A. Converse is spoken of
for States Attorney
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-08-17

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
LEGAL.
Sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue OF an order and decree of
the probate court OF Rock Island coun-
ty. Illinois. made on the petition of the
undersigned, Central Trust 81 Savings
Bank, administrator cum testamento
annexo, Of the estate OF Louis Allars,
tate OF said deceased. at the Septem Der
term, A. ID. 1911, OF said court, to-wtt :
on the 9Th day of September, 1911, we
shall, on the 31st day of October next.
between the hours OF 10 o'clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon
o'clock in the forenoon, sell at public
sale, at the east door Of the court house.
in the city of Rock Island. in said
county. the real estate described as fol
lows, to-wit:
enty-four and seveuty-seven hundredths
C74.77) acres. OF the north one-eighth
G-SD of section eleven I'D, township
seventeen 90 north, range two 60
west Of the fourth (4thD principal me
ridian, which lies west Of the Tri-Citv
premises being formerly known as lots
eleven IIJ, twelve 1Z), thirteen 13).
fourteen 90, fifteen (15J and sixteen
G6J, and the alley dividing them, in
Edward II. Guyer's ub-divisiOn Of said
lot thirteen G3), and being now va
Illinois. subject 10 "A lease thereof 20
one Jacob Waldman. running from
month to month, on the following
terms, to-wit: Cash.
CENTRAL TRUST & SAVINGS BANK.
Administrator c. I. n. 81 the Estate OF
Louis Allars. deceased.
Dated this 2Gth day OF September, 4.
y. 1911.
Hugh f. Curtis, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
specInI Taxation Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
Interested that the city council of the
city of Rock Island. county Of Rock ISL
and and state Of Illinois, having ordered
that q local Improvement be made by
paving with brick Thirty-fourth street
from south line Of Seventh avenue to
south line of Ninth and a half avenue,
the ordinance for same being on file in
the office of the city clerk. and the city
having applied to the county court Of
Rock Island county for an assessm ent
Of the cost Of the said Improvement, ac-
cording TO frontage, and an assessment
therefor having been made and returned
TO said court, the final nearing thereon
will be had on the 18th day Of October,
A d. 1911, or soon thereafter as the
business of the court viii permit. All
persons desiring may file objections In
on the hearing and mae their defense.
JAMES FL LARkIN,
Oncer appointed to make assessment
October 3, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate Of George Lamont. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, B. d. Lamont, admin
istrator of said estate, has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
such in the probate court OF Rock Is
land county, and hearing on said report
has been set for Oct 4. 1911, at o'clock
a. m, at which time persons Interested
may appear and make objections there
to- and If no objections are filed, said
report will be approved at that time.
and the undersigned will ask for an or
der of distribution, and will also ask to
be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Sept. 7. 1911.
B. D. LAMONT, Administrator.
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney, attor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

\ l. RAY-Attorney practice in all
courts money 10 lend on good real
estate security; adviC. to ladies free
every Thursday from 1 until o'clock
j. ~. Ofice 400 safety building. Rock
Island. III. Residence. 3I2 Fifth
street Stocks OF ali kinds bought and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

Estate of William ]. Blade

Estate of William j. Bladel. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of William J. Bladel, late of
the county of Rock Island, state or I'LL
nUis deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the probate court
of Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the November term, on the first Mon
day in November next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are notified and requested to
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this 9th day of September. A.
D. 1911.
MATILDA KOEHLER BLADEL,
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

Executors Notice.

Estate of William whitton. deceased.
The undersigned having peen ap-
pointed executrix of the last Will and
testament of William Whitton. late of
the county of Rock Island. state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the probate
court of Rock Island county. at the
probate court room, in the city of Rock
Island, at the November term, on the
first Monday in November next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this Sth day of September, A
D. 1911 MARY WHITTON,
Executrix.
Clarence ]. Schroeder attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

If YOU WANT 10 buy, sell. trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation. the Mail and Journal Is
the only paper In Moline that can do
IL for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and Journal
wants bring results One-raIf cent
per word Is the price TO all alike.
cash IN advance; two-cent stamps will
do. Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Publication Notice.

Rock Island. Ill. Sept. IA. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing of the stockholders of the Crescent
Macaroni 81 Cracker company, an iii
office OF Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
Robinson building. city OF Rock Island,
Rock Island county, Illinois, on the
25th day of October, 1911, at the hour
of 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF said
day, for the purpose of submitting to
said stockholders the question Of the
surrender of the charter, franchises
and corporate name Of said Crescent
Macaroni & Cracker company, an Hi
nois corporation. and the dissolution of
said corporation.
PAULO RODDEWIG,
OSWALD SCHMIDT,
WALTER SCHMIDT,
HERMAN q. SCHMIDT,
ED G. MUELLER.
Being all Of the Board of Directors of
Said Company.
Jackson. Hurst g. Stafford. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
AHsTR AC-rs OF TITLE.

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A BSTRACTS of title prepared or con-
tinued TO date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C
curate service at reasonable rates
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; J. J ingram, president; w. J.
Sweeney, secretary; 100000. second
moor, Peoples National bank DuiId-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Improved Wisconsin farms
Forty acres. few miles from q good
town; 25 acres under cultivation, bal
auce pasture and timber; house. barn
16x30, and other buildings; price 81,
500. Eighty acres, three miles from
nice place; so acres under cultivation,
balance oak timber; soil, clay loan ;
fine eight-room house. good barn, fine
well. with windmill, machine shed
and granary. well fenced; price So.
600. One hundred sixty acres, six
miles from town OF 5000 population.
10 acres under pillow, balance timber
and pasture: good eight-room house
basement barn 50N40, grsuary I6xz0,
machine shed 16x30. corn cribs, etc:
also good well and windmill; price
$4,000. These farms are located in
central Wisconsin, near two railroads
and are all good bargains. / nave
sold a number here, and all you have
to do IS to talk with the owners; they
are farming their land now. Remenn-
Der the railroad fare is only IS round
trip: any day you are ready TO 20, !
have the goods II Wisconsin 20 snow
you E NJ Reading, IS McMsnus
building. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
wANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-Girl to do general house
work at 229 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

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NASSAS For MEN AND WOMEN
MIS-. r w KILLER. graduate masssuse /.
electric vibrator treatments vapor
baths. scientific body and facial mas
SAGE. therapeutic lights. spinal treat
ss-at- Swedish movements exc Hours
from 10 a "a. 10 p Il Henley build
ing, suite II. corner Fourth and Brady
streets, Davenport Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
ExPhEss AND STORAGE.

RELIABLE SLSRAGE-On hrst fioO-
also manufacturer OF awnings, tents,
wagon covers. etc Tents for rent q.
Roessler & Co. 209 Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

bodied men for the /.
=. marine corps, between the ages OF
~ and 30. must be native born or
have first papers. monthly pay SO TO
500, additional cOmpeuSa ton posi-
BILE; food. clothing, quarters and med
zeal attendance Irces after 80 years
service can retire with IS per cent OF
pay and allowances. service on board
snip and ashore in ali parts of the
world. Apply at L. =. Marine Corps
Recruiting office, state Bank build
ing. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE - For $4,000, a f1ve-room
house. partly modern; corner lot, near
school and street car; at 1925 Thirty
sixth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-One of the best business
corners on Third avenue, Rock Is
land. c. S. Mcdaniel, Safety build
ing; west $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
InTsEs WANTED.

FE can get you a tenant for your va
can. louise ~ rooms II You tel+0h1ns
7- -,.ld 49, 3 .O>-al Is soon aS vacant
Ne - Tut charge Tor thls service
summerfield's IIS-115 East Second
street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
FLORISTS.

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HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
p.anOCk nursery Cut flowers and
designs OF all kinds CITY store, 1897
Second avenue. Telephone lila
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
FOR sALE-cITY PROPERTY

FOR SALE - An oak heater medium
sized). good as new, at 1915 Eleventh
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
INSURANCE

Pleasant r. COX-Real Estate and
insurance. Loans a speciality. Best
nre companies represented Your pat
rouaEs solicited Phones west o. and
new 5isz Office at court house
BENNETT Insurance Agency - Fire.
lie. accident. health and plate glass:
real estate and loans. Second floor
safety building ONCE phone west
$50. Residence phone 726-K Open
Wedu esday and Saturday evenings
WE WILL BOND YOC-Exscutors. ad-
ministrstors', guardians. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodges and
society officers; city. state or L. Z
government officials; contTEcIors DO
Sitiors OF trust. in fact, any kind OF
bond you want except bail bonds)
Terms reasonable Hayes & CIeye-
land. resident mana gers. Fidelity *
Deposit company OF Maryland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
WHITE COLLAR LINE

Regular freight and passenger serv-
ice between Rock Island and Quincy.
Ill
For MuscatIne and Burlington, Iowa,
and Way Points.
Steamer Helen Blair leaves Rock Is
land every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 4 D. m. Close connection made
at Burlington for Keokuk. Iowa and
Quincy, Ill Round trip fares, including
meals and berth, to Burlin gton, 81; to
Keokuk. $3.50: TO quincy. IS.
Sunday Afternoon Trip to Muscatine
and Return.
Steamer Helen Blair leaves every Sun
day at ID. m. for MusCatine and re-
turns at 1880 p. m. Round trip so
cents. Supper served on board the boat
For rates and information apply to
RALPH w. LAMONT. Agent
Dock. foot OF Nineteenth street, Rock
Island. III. Phones west ISIS and west
105.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Fifty-four residence lots
in Island View Heights and vicinity;
this new addition is one of the best
ever offered for sale in the city of
Rock Island; good air, fine river
view, water, sewer, gas, and paving;
attractive terms to home buiIders;'
a fine investment; present prices will
advance Oct. !. c. 5. Mcdaniel, SOP
Safety building. Phone west $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

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LOANS Cl furniture. pianos, horses.
wagons, etc, quickly, privately. at the
(uninc.), room All, Peoples aNtlonai
bank building. New phone 5l09; old
phone west 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Or exchange, desirable so
acre unfmproved farm in the dairy
belt of Wisconsin, three-fourths mile
to e'illage, school, creamery, and rail-
road station. will sell on easy terms
or exchange FOR small property in
tri-cities- For particulars address
''B. 20O." care Argus, or apply 2132
Ninth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
MULTIPLE ELECTRoLYsIs.

MULTIPLE ELECTROLYSIS-Su
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to SIX
needles; four 20 six hours work in
one with six; treatments given at
home unless otherwise desired. Ad-
dress Miss a M Kittridge, Flat l,
argyle Flats. Brady street, Daven-
port Old phone 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Fine Second avenue bust
ness property. c. s. Mcdaniel, Safety
building: west 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
LODGE DIRECTORY.


Masonic.
TRIO LODGE, NO. So. A F. & A. M
- Meets in stated Communication
X ~ the hrst Thursday " each
!" month at 7:S0 p. m. BY order
OF Carlton q. Taylor. w. M; William
B. Petit, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED - Boarders and roomers in
modern home. Inquire 500 Forty-sec-
Ond street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR RENT--l.ar-c barn: 1aIS Second
avenue.
FOR r f-NT-A store. with living rooms
IN rear Call old phone west Ak
lao -I-a 1929 Twelfth avenue
FOR RF%T-Noderu furnished rooms
-ai-aat. rnr light mouse keeping IT
Irn1 t-oHrJ,sata -aEi-a-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR RENT-In Robinson building. well
lighted Offices; al! couyea!ences. in
GLIDING elevator service, roOmy Va uits.
etc. one choice suite with large pr
vate vault Apply room loo +. n
EA-aGs-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Fine home on Ninth street;
can be had at bargain price for quick
sale. c. S. MCDANIEL, Safety build
ing: west $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
BUSINESS oPPoRTuN1TIEs.

WOULD trade section Texas land, well
located. for drug store in Illinois;
store must be well located Address
Drug Store" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOE SALE-Lots on Sixth and Seventh
streets, between Fourteenth and Eli h-
teenth avenues; cement walks; easy
walking distance or west end factor
les: terms, small payment down, bal
ance on your own terms. Inquire %
Phone 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-A seveI-room house. with
furnace, gas, and bath; lot 50x292;
good chance for somebody; 210S Sew
enteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

FOR SALE-Eight-room house, corner
Twentieth street and Tenth avenue;
easy terms. Inquire at residence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

WANTED-Table boarders: prices rea-
sonable. Phone west 122O-k, or call
1927 Second avenue.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
A NOBLE EXAMPLE.

Munich. renowned as centre Of art.
culture and the comforts OF living. has
tust vindicated one OF It's most cher
ished ideals. Brewing beer I'm the capt.
tai OF Bavaria is serious and impor-
tant function Of life, and drinking II IS
not only pleasurable occupation, but n
patriotic duty. So long as the amber
or dark brown fluid flows In proper
quantity and quality all is peace and
contentment along the banks OF the
Isar. But when some Philistine, get
rich-Quick dispenser Of the brew which
made the city famous tries to skimp his
measures and introduce Coney Island
frills I'm the way Of exaggerated "col-
lars" Munich shows the stuff Il Is made
OF by going after the offender and put
ting him at the top Of It's list OF sedi-
tious and undesirable citizens.
1t is inspiring TO read in the cable
dispatches that the proprietor Of prom
iDent Munich beer house has just been
sentenced TO pay fine Of 5000 marks
and to spend six weeks I'm Jail for serv-
Ing too much froth and too little beer In
his mugs and seidels. His downfall was
due. furthermore, not to the activities OF
the police or Of any other representatives
OF tue government, but 10 his outraged