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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

The legislature has passed a bill
which is intended to give adult first
offenders a chance. The measure
authorizes a circuit judge. in his dis
erection. to release a defendant who
has not previously violated any Grim
inal statute or city ordinance. The
prisoner IS inhibited from leaving the
state and must make a monthly re-
pert 20 the court
The bill * great step forward.
Il is wrong TO send = man who has
committed his first crime 10 the pen
itC-tary. There may be exceptions.
whore the cFe1se IS d revCltlnc one
for instance, bat rs a rule n first
offender should he given q chance 10
reform Sending him TO the peri-
Tertiary makes him hopeless
wreck.
such "a Jaw bag long been needed
and heCarse the statutes contain no
such humane measure the future Of
many q first offender has been blast
eF Were such a law in existence
George Nay would rot face q prison
cel. JudEe Frost IN his wisdom and
discretion would, TO doubt. parole
him.
The bill has passed both houses
end there seems TO q'estion that
Governor 10raen will sign IT, It
authorizes Judge F'rCs and other
circuit stdaez 30 appoint . probation
officer ar = salary Of 5000 a wear
ard IN assistant who viii receive
$500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
The Farmers' Free list.

The house Of representatives Of
the national congress has passed
what is known as the farmers free
list bill" The bill has the united
support Of the democrats and in adj
dition to this there were "a repub-
Iican votes cast in its favor. The
purpose Of the free list bill is to re-
move the tariff from articles used ex-
clusively by farmers and incidentally
to Offset any imaginary injury that
might result from the reciprocity
treaty with Canada. Among the ar
ticles TO be placed on the free list
are: Plows, harvesters, mowers,
farm wagons and carts and all other
agricultural implements, whether in
whole or in part; bagging and all
other material suitable for covering
and bafing cotton or for bagging or
sacking other agricultural products;
hoop or band iron for baling cotton
or any other commodity and wire for
baling hay, straw and other agricul-
tural products; many varieties Of
leather and boots and shoes made
from this leather; harness and sad
dies; barbed wire fence and wire suit
able for fencing; fresh sailed and
cured meats; flours of various kinds
and prepared cereal foods: timber
and other lumber, except that made
from specified cabinet woods; sew
ing machines and all their parts;
salt. whether in bulk or in packages.
There is TO doubt that the placing
OF these articles would be of advan-
tage to many others besides the
farmers. and there is no reason for
the failure to pass the list except the
unreasoning opposition of those who
believe that the tariff is something
sacred and that It will enable a ma
ton TO tax itself rich or lift itself
by its own bOotstraps. This ques-
ton has really no bearing on the
general one of reciprocity of trade
with Canada and this will appear af-
ter its passage.
While the reciprocity treaty is the
important thing at this ime. the
free list" is one that ought to COM
mend itself to the legislators as one
that strikes at the root of the tariff
question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Edwin Wheaton's ancestors had al
ways been rich. He was born and
raised amid the comforts OF wealth,
but was deprived of them by the ten
derness of his heart Never was he
known to turn a deaf ear to any ap-
p1ication, reasonable or unreasonable
At first when a friend applied to him
for loan he would write him check
for the amount. Then when he could
not produce the cash he would indorse
the friends note, which he was in
variably called on TO pay at maturity.
He Cancelled these obligations by the
sacrifice of his property till it was all
gone; then his Endorsements were no
longer acceptable TO bankers.
Loans, private gifts TO needy individ-
uals and charity subscriptions finally
reduced Mr.. Wheatons property to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
LcHer FostaI f{a-es.

Lower postal razes are coming
certainly as night succeeds the day.
Postmaster General Hitchcoek's ad-
minlstration Of the department. has
become a record breaker IN the
past fiscal year he has wiped out a
deEc.t Of SIT.5OO.00e. Not only
that but ne has been instrumental in
bringing 10 justice many takers who
have used the United States mails
for the vehicle Of perpetrating frauds
on the gulIible public. Wiping cut
an annual deficit extending into mil
lions of dollars is not an easy
achievement YET Postmaster General
Hitchcock has done II without re
dueing the salaries CT his employees.
The Ietter-Eriting public has profit
ed by his sound business manage
ment to the tune OF sI7.50o, 0Oo,
and not at the expense OF the en-
ployes of the department Presi-
dent Taft has no greater man in his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
cabinet than Postmaster General

cabinet than Postmaster General
Hitchcock
Letters are now sent across the
Atlantic for two cents. This may
seem a small matter to those who do
not have relatives on the other side
Of 'fhe pond" but aside from the
saving to those who do have to send
letters to Great Britain where the
cold folks" are, we must take into
calculation the inestimable benefit
that cheap postage confers on all who
participate in its advantages. The
more communication we have with
the people across the water, the
more we will learn. More than that,
the nearer we will approach to uni
versal peace. Frequent communica-
tons with the peoples who have
been engaged in solving the prob
lens that are comparatively new to
US will do US good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
RIGHTS OF THE WIFE.
An Important Decision Affecting Matri-
noniaI Relations.

An Important Decision Affecting Matri.
noniaI Relations.
An important case recently decided
is De Brauwere versus De Brauwere,
where the late Justice Whitney of New
York held that an abandoned wife who
has expended her own money for nee
essaries for herself and the children Of
the marriage may recover the amount
so expended in an action directly
against the husband.
1t is, however, only the logical extern
sion of doctrines long recognized by
the law-namely, that the wife has
the irrevocable right to pledge her
husbands credit for necessaries in case
he fails to support her Herewith, and,
further. that she may in such case
even borrow money on his credit and
expend it for necessaries and that the
lender may recover the amount so lent
and expended from the husband
These rules were. however made
Quate to meet the needs of the wife in
many cases. because oftentimes the
delinquent husband had no credit
which she could pledge. and even If
he had credit or she could procure as
sistance from friends she was placed
in the position of a suppliant for IA
vor
The De Brauwere case by extending
the doctrine Of subruga ton to the wife
herself has placed her in a position of
Independence, where she can draw
upon her own resources If she has such
for necessaries or purchase them with
her own earnings and COMPEL the hus-
band to reimburse her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
The Illinois Theatre.

The Illinois theatre is a peoples en-
terprise- Ii was made possible by
the voluntary contributions of the peo-
pie who gave literally to the first
nights performance in ordt~ 20 make
the new amusement house possible 1t
is modern theatre in all respects.
with one of the largest stages III The
state, being OF the same dimensions as
the Illinois in Chicago, and with con
Venient seating arrangement and
splendid acoustic properties
1t was built nine years a5o, at a
time when Rock Islaru WAS sadly in
need OF modern playhouse. After
the opening 1t passed into the hands
of the Chamberlin-Kindt syndicate
and has since been conducted by that
company and its successors. While
the theatre is now in need IF rcpnirs.
due rather 10 time than neglect. it is
still an Up-to-date house. Repairing.
refresCoing, recarpeting and modern
opera chairs ca tire main nhar would
make IL as good as new.
The Illinois theatre wa bull. fo-
legitimate attractions. While i. is TO
be expected that weeks run of
shows Of d second class order will
break in once in a while, and occa-
sioHally vaudeville bill viii Je Put
on FOR a wcah OF so and there are
other purposes TO which fhs house
may bee properly devoted. he general
idca &C the people rF. :S4t the .1nld.
ing Of the theatre would insure Rock
Island ne best attractions aha, trave'
And it has been SO for Rock Island
has proven g5ed .now tawn is
people viii patrC1ize the right kind d
att.a- ions i IT is no u hat they are
right The bes, shows have aIvavs
drawn wei here and win
Thus i'm view o. the motives that
prompted the erection o. the Illinois
there IS a disposition on The part
1f the public 70 demuT to the sugS 5
tiCn CT converting it into a vaudeville
theatre. Vaudeville IS all right. ard
no ur-,o-da-e city is without this class
Of amusement But the people want
something besides vauaestlie. They
want strictly legitimate house
where the be- shows are TO be seen.
There g no uh0lnd feeling here 10
ward the present owners d he Hi
nois o. toward The wculd-be Iessees.
1t is conceded 20 ne purely a question
Of business or the part OF both part
les TO the prospective agreement tPat
was related in last evenings Argus.
bat under the peculiar circumstances
attending the building of the Illinois,
and the purposes for which 1t vas
erected, tae people feel the right 20 OBJ
jecJ e the abandonment OF the oriSi-
nal plan
The people Of Rock Island have
demonstrated tine and again that they Z
are public spirited and that they are
liberal where projects come up in
yolving The city's advantages and well +
fare. 4 irsr-class theatre is essential T.
10 he happiness and reputation OF ev-
cry progressive ctty. and if The iii
lois Is TO cease to be what il was
originally intended It should be, The
Argus feels safe in saying there viii
De another to take its place and that
without delay
What the people have done they can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Procrast situation.

SIT and idly contemplate
The things l ought to do.
There are so many on the slzrS
I fear III skip a few.
Where could sufficient time be foun,
on each one to attend
wonder as 1 sit around
And watch the smoke ascend.
ought to mend the garden gate
That wabbIes in the breeze.
Likewise before # is too late
L ought to trim the trees.
I ought to noe the onion patch,
I ought 20 set a hen.
Instead OF that 1 strike n match
And light my pipe again.
So many little tasks appear
That time and EFFORT take
That L could spend about a year
And no impression make.
And some OF them I should attack
Before they get too ripe,
But once again ny the track
And fin my ancient pipe.
The time is ripe TO clean the f,ues.
The stove must soon be set
I really ought to shine my shoes
And some new neclSwear get.
So many duties on tho string
That hourly multiply,
And yet I hardly do a thing
But watch the days go by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Nay ! 3 in American
History

1S46-The United States declared war
against Mexico. Congress voted
$1O.OO0,OOO TO carry on the war
1s61-Great Britain issued proclama-
ton of neutrality in American civil
war.
1S65-Last battle of the ciEil war;
skirmish at Palmetto Rancho, near
BraZos Santiago. Tex.
1SS4-Cyrus Mccormick. inventor OF
agricultural machinery. died tB
Chicago. aged seyenty-fve.
1908-Conference Of governors TO de-
liberate upon the state OF the coun-
try met IN Washington.
1910-The United States government
asked permission OF Cuba TO raise
the battleship Maine. wrecked by
explosion I'm Havana barber Feb.
IS. 1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Federal Judge George A. Carpenter
Of Chicago has declined to permit
the beef packers trust further delay
in his new trial after years Of delay
for violation of the antitrust law. Judge
Carpenter incidentally scores the poi
icy Of hair-splitting technicalities en-
ployed in this case TO circumvent the
law. All O. which the people VIII APP
prOyP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

BRING IT TO NE, " SHE CONCLUDED.
following articles-to wit: His ward
robe. including one threadbare dress
suit. one opera hat and one snunbox
set with jewels that had come down to
him in the line Of succession from his
grandfather. These were his assets.
His liza blIities were sundry small bills
due to rradesmen. most of which were
considered uncoilectible and many Of
which the creditors would never press
on account OF the orders they had I'LL
ed to their debtor when he was rich
and on which they had reaped large
profits.
Mr. Wheato dress suit and opera
hat were the only articles necessary
to his maintaining the position in So
ciety 10 which he had been born. The
lovable traits there were in him, re-en-
forced by an especially pleasant smile,
did the rest He was loved by many
young ladies, but all except one felt
that their fortunes or expectations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Residents OF Arizona have -discov-
cred that cactus needles or thorns
are admirable for use as graphic
phone reproducing points and a big
export trade is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

do again, and the next time with suf1-
cient safeguards to insure the carry
ing out on permanent lines OF the
ideals and intentions which prompt
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Perhaps" says the Milwaukee
Free Press. Some day we shall have
a Milwaukee choir which will carry
the fame of our city to all parts of
the world" Is Milwaukee stagger-
ing from too much "famous?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Il startIed lac WorId

when the astoau-lnE- ailns wer
made for Bucklens Arnica Salvt
but 40 years Of wonderful cures nav
proved them true, and everywhere OF
earth for burns. boils. scalds. sores
cuts, bruises. spraiRs. swellings. eczl
ma. chapped hands. fever sores am
piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

The eyes that are aiming those in
surrecto guns are not the eyes Of
Mexicans. They are the same eyes
that sighted the japanese guns
They are the eyes of Americans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Florida congressman declares
that the congressional record doesn't
tell the truth. Still, that esteemed
contemporary cannot hope TO reach
the heights of journalistic Parnassus
until it iuvents a new japanese war
scare
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Governor woodrow Wilson may be
the best Greek scholar In this coun-
try, but he also talks a grade of
English that the New Jersey Iegis-
lature can understand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Nicaragua having recalled all con-
cessions granted TO Americans by Ze-
laya, we may expect to hear that "a
grave internal crisis demands the
presence Of American marines in the
Central American state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Necessary.
81 WONDER
"VhatT"
why "A lazy
man always has
an en- erg etid
wife"
Simplest thing
In tho world"
"Eiucidate."
"She has to be
or they'd both
starve 10 death,
aud the will 70
live is strong"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

81 suppose your clerks are all Re-
publicanS?"
No" said the merchant II hire the
best men. irrespective OF their poll
tics"
What queer way to run n bust.
ness commented the politician
Louisville Courier Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

A tAxtcab concern has gone
''broke" in Chicago because fits GUS
TONERS wont pay their bills. Great
is Chicago. It-can bluff even a taxi
cab chauffeur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
All Rsnnenbered

Ever try campaigning in a woman
suffrage staten
''No How does # feel to be a can
didate thereY
Feels like n department store-ci.
gars in one pocket and chocolates in
the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

It took long while to coronate
King George. Perhaps they were
waiting to see II he would accept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Her Preference.

Her Preferences.
CONSISTENCY IS a jewel"
''You don't sayP'
"I do"
"Well. that may be. but prefer 4
pearl any day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

1t looks nightly as IL Secretary
Dickinson had done it and then wished
he hadn't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
az am going the way of all earth" JOshua, XIII, =

going way of al Jshus
hear throbbing drum
As sobbing
OF gIad of
and of a
God knows
And he nu 5 of
And muffed chords
Was he
Vas be
God knows.
So hear them with the moaning brass
And the waling of the reeds
OF his Joy and pain could he ganf
Had he profit of his deeds9
Eszssxz God knows
slowly and chords
he rtruet to eknew
- Did he live die in vainS
ID knows
play
To the OF sound-
Is quits with life? Has he done with stres
Was he out-or honeNvard-bound9
"God knovws God knovvs" So
In the slow the dirge.
And the moaning
And the words
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
The prolifo seaaar

A yea from now we Hire a hail
To pick a candidate.
Aud many bOOms VIII rise aad TAN
Before arrives that date
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Bull fights in Juarez henceforth
will seem tame by comparison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
amy.

"Do you know PercyP'
Eyes"
"What do you think Of himr'
"He is a nice old lady"
what makes you say thatT'
"He always drinks tea and KIN
ure cure for rheumatism"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

The Exception.
''Is marriage a fallureW.
mot always"
''In what case Is 10 nOtP
when good alImony may be col
iected."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Hun1Or and
F! Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~. .SrfTTR
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

IF there is one thing a girl thoroughly
enjoys il is seeing her brother mar
ried 10 n good disciplinarian.
Man was born to matrimony as the
sparks 10 fly upward.
An egodst is a man who eclipses
yourself.
A patient man has a good wife.
Not to need any excuse is the ideal
condition.
Some men are gentlemen and others
are perfect ladies.
There are people who are so explain
story that they are wholly unconvinc-
ing.
The lawn mower athlete doesn't
greet the merry springtime with too
warm a fervor.
The man who CANDLES with himself
ought to have no difficulty in knowing
Just how he stands financially.
Il won't be much fun TO own an auto
when all the swells are up in the air
in biplanes.
It is as easy for some people to get
into debt as It is for them to stay
there.
Having a husband to blame things
on IS about the only consolation that
some women have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Mexico's revolution is passing out
of the amateur class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Might Consider II.

"Would you marry for moneyP'
would II"
ayes"
well, not unless something better
failed to come my way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
In His Mind.

In His Mind.
"And so bis horse won"
$50 he says"
by a neckT'
"No; by a stretch Of the unagina,
ton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

There are people who are so explain
story that they are wholly unconvinc-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Some men are gentlemen and others
are perfect ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Safer Still

"He is a scrapper. al right"
Does his fighting by long distance
telephone, / presume"
No; by wireless"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

All the news az me time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

greet the merry springtime with too
warm a fervor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
DR.. WILEY PUTS MANY
HEADACHE "CURES" ON
OFFICIAL BLACKLIST

tcontinusa from PaEe one)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

II won't be much fun TO own an auto
when all the swens are up in the air
in biplanes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

The man who CANDLES with himself
ought to have no difficulty in knowing
Just how he stands financially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

An egotist is a man who eclipses
yourself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

IF there is one thing a girl thoroughly
enjoys il is seeing her brother mar
ried 10 a good disciplinarian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Not to need any excuse is the ideal
condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
THE ARGUS.

BY TIVE !. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Man was born to matrimony as the
sparks 70 fly upward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

A patient man has a good wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

It is as easy for some people to get
into debt as It is for them to stay
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Having a husband to blame things
on IS about the only consolation that
some women have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

and looking up into my face. Then the doctor jumped astride the sec- ond horse, having hurriedly instruct ed the woman to get into his buggy and ride to her home, where he would come after he had attended to my brother. Then we all set off through the little town, causing no end of ex- citement and questions, for several men and boys had gathered about the doctors office door to ascertain what all the commotion was about.
 "We went pretty fast, the doctor and I. He proved a good horseman. and we urged our beasts on as fast as they could go. The woman came far behind, driving the doctors horse which was hitched to a very old buggy. She told me afterwards that she found her husband in a terrible state of temper and nerves, fearing their best horse was stolen, and that the thief would succeed in getting away. But she said she thought the excitement had done him good In a way, for 1t broke up the ague. The doctor, of course, paid the sick man a call on his way back to town, where l he exchanged the horse for the buggy. But the doctors medicine was never given the credit of curing the patient. Both man and woman declared the | excitement of having a horse thief come in broad daylight and boldly ride away on their finest horse, had frightened the ague right out of him.
 "Well, the doctor reached our house lust in time to save my brothers life. Half an hour more, and he would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18

have been too late. The bandages had done good work by keeping the poison from the body. Paul was delirious, knew nothing that was go- ing on. After the doctor had gone, I kept watch over Paul. and followed the doctors instructions to the letter.
 Well, Paul got well, all right, and grew to be the finest fellow in the county, and when he was twenty seven he married the likeliest girl in the state. And now their three fine sons-none in the world fner-come here regularly to see the old uncle who, as a kid, had the presence ot mind to play horse-thief for an houl to save the life of his brother.",
 Uncle Tim paused, wiped the per spiration from his brow and smiled 'Lawsy, that was a long, long tim, ago."
 And all that the boys could say was "Yes, Uncle Tim" for all were deeply affected by the story, told so simply, yet with such feeling.
 But those days were good days" spoke up Richard. And the boys then werewolf. they were cracker jacks
 Just then old Granny Jarvis, sev- enty years of age, but as sprightly as a woman of forty, called them to dinner. "Oh, it's chicken!" cried Tommy, jumping and running towards the house. And only Granny knows how to fry 1t nice and brown. Gee. Granny's great!"
 And Uncle Tim, a tear in his blue eye, said, "Yes, Granny, is great"