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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Future of the South.

The Southern Commercial congress
which has been in session at Atlanta
Ga, the past week. is the expression
of a very laudable ambition OF the
part of the progressive business men
Of the south to improve commercial
conditions in that section.
The south, II is true, has been do
ing very well in many ways Of recent
years. and rehabilitation Of its fallen
fortunes has reached q point where II
has made an impression on the world
at large. However, the largest indus
triestthat have been put in operation
in the south have benehted certain
sections and certain communities, and
there is need of a more widespread eff
fort to develop the products Of the soil
in the raising not only Of fruit, vege-
tables and grain, but cattle, meat and
dairy products. This diversity of pro-
duction is possible without reducing
the area devoted to cotton or sugar
and would add largely TO the wealth Of
the communities where such farming
could be undertaken. If the south
would develop its own waste land it
would find its own market and event
ually il would build up home mar
ket through the acquisition of a thrift
ty and industrious population that
would use great part of the products
of the fields and gardens
If the south expects TO benefit itself
at this time by the attraction OF immi-
grafton and capital, it must begin to
work diligently In some ways Can
ada and even Mexico are Offering
fattering inducements to northern
people wanting homes or investments
which appeal to them more readily
than such proposition would coming
from d southern community.
This is not because they have SUI
perior natural advantages. but because
in the south certain traditions and
customs have been fOstered which DO
not make for cOngeniality between
mixed people. 1t is time the south
woke up to this fact and the business
men Of that section who are alive to
their interests, viii seek to eliminate
these difficulties by an appeal to rea-
son and a campaign OF education.
The recent convention at Atlanta
was made up of 1000 delegates repre-
senting the leading commercial bodies,
Of the southern states. II was OF a
kind and displayed a spirit worthy Of
the work TO which these business men
are devOting their energies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Notice is hereby given, that on
Tuesday, the 4th day of April, A. D.,
1911. an election will be held in the
city of Rock Island, Ill, for the fol-
lowing officers, 10 wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One mayor for four years
Four commissioners for four
years.
TOWN OFFICERS.
Six assistant supervisors.
One constable.
One town clerk.
Places for registration and voting
will be as follows:
First ward, first precinct-413
Fourth avenue.
First ward, second precinct-628
Eighth street
Second ward, first precinct-lOl4
Third avenue.
Second ward, second precinct
919 Sixth avenue.
Third ward, first precinct-County
jail building, Third avenue and Four
teenth street.
Third ward, second precinct
1434 Seventh avenue.
Third ward, third precinct-11O1
Fifteenth street.
Fourth ward, first precinct-1914
Third avenue.
Fourth ward, second precinct
Trinity church vestry, rear Of 1918
Sixth avenue.
Fifth ward. first precinct-Hose
house on Twenty-second street.
Fifth ward, second precinct
Schmid's grocery store. S23 Twen-
tieth street.
Sixth ward, first precinct-Hose
house on Twenty-sixth street.
Sixth ward. second precinct
rear of 2T00 Seventh avenue.
Seventh ward first precinct
31I0 Fifth avenue.
Seventh ward, second precinct
Peterson carpenter shop, SO For
ty-fifth street
Seventh ward. third precinct /
Gaunon's paint shop. Fourteenth I.
avenue between Thirty-eighth and /
streets
NJ. T. RUDGREN, :
City and Town Clerk. .
Rock Island, Ill, March IA, 1911. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

the prison. During the year 14,32S
cases OF varying severity were report
ed, and 25,997 prescriptions were dis
pensed.
1t is extremely doubtful II a sim
liar number of individuals enjoying
their freedom every day have shown.
or ever will show, so low a death
rate.
And yet, there is no reason why
the average community should not
attain al least q relative approxima-
ton TO the prison statistics.
The explanation Of the remarkable
hygienic condition thus reported lies
in the rigid regime enforced by pTis-
on regulations.
The men who involuntarily enter
ed therein, are literally, sentenced to
health, as a rule, unless their consti-
tutions are broken beyond repair be
fore the doors close on them.
Regular hours-regular time for ris-
ing. for retiring. ample sleep, SEN
sfble diet, freedom from dissipation or
excesses-these are the influences
that make for health, anywhere,
whether IN prison or under the blue
canopy Of heaven.
It is even reported that a distin-
guished prisoner who, some years ago,
entered the institution in the last
stage Of locomotor ataxia. usually re-
garded as incurable, has been rester-
ed to health. Had he succeeded in
staying on the outside" IL is likely
he would now have been in his grave.
All Of which does not, necessarily,
mean that the health-seeker should
apply for admission to a penitentiary.
But the temperance and sanitary fea-
lures that are necessary at such in
stftutions are well worth remember
ing for the practical value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

There is a mission station on an
island in the Pacific ocean where
clergymen work among the aborigines.
Not long ago DR.. Snively, the head OF
the mission, n married man with r
family, suddenly awakened 20 the fact
that there were four bachelors on the
island who could no longer be kept
there on account of the loneliness of
their situation. True, they had one
another for company, but there were
no women except natives, and men
cannot expect to live without woman's
society.
There was mission consisting en-
tirely of women on a neighbOring is
land, and Mrs. Snively advised her
husband to learn if wives could not be
imported from that station. Mr.. Jen-
kins, the principal one Of the assistants,
had precipitated matters by resiGning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Mr.. jenkins was a man of forty, while
the other three assistants we're young
Sters. It was determined TO make an
experiment of getting wives for the
bachelors Of the mission and to begin
with Mr. Jenkins. Mrs. Sniyely in
formed him as deiicately as possible
that she would write to the lady super
intendent OF the neighbOring mission.
asking If any of the young ladies at
work there could be induced TO come
over and marry him. Mr. Jenkins
thought well of the proposition and
said that if the plan could be carried
out to his satisfaction he would with
draw his resignation.
Mrs. Sniveiy sent a letter by a vessel
that ran irregularly between the IS
lands, propOunding the plan and re
commencing Mr.. Jenkins very highly.
1t so happened that the young women
missionaries had tired Of one another's
exclusive society and no difficulty was
met in securing a wife for Mr.. jenkins
Miss Amelia Edmonds, twenty-five and
comedy. volunteered to go and look
into the matter
II so happened that Dir. Arnold. one
OF the younger of the assistants. was
at the dock when the lady arrived He
had not seen a white girl for a year
Indeed, so lonely was ne for woman's
society that he was meditating putting
il his resignation. he approached Mss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Three Mrs. Jenl1inses-By F. A. Mitchell
Convrighted 1911 " Associataa Iitarar. Eraas

E6monds. lifted his hat and asked If
/ he could be Of assistance to her. The
/ girl stammered, blushed and finally
told him that she had come TO marry
/ Mr.. Jenkins.
+ Il am Mr.. jenkins" said Arnold.
The accusing angel who few up to
heavens chancery with the lie blushed
as he gave it in and the recording
angel VINO wrote it down dropped
. tear on II and blottad it out FOR ever.
1 The next day jenkins told Snively
that a ship had arrived from the wo-
mans mission and girl had come,
who had been married to Arnold He
didn't think this was treating him
fairly. Snively told him that there
must be some mistake, but he would
make inquiries, and If It We're so he
would send for another girl. This salts
fed jenkins. and he agreed to wait
Snivciy sent st once for a second girl
Another Of the young tiers. Chippen-
dale, was very thick with Arnold. and
Arnold told him how he had fallen
heir 10 a wife. The same day Chip
pendaIe heard Mrs. Snively ten her
husband that size had written for
another girl for jenkins Chippendale
thought he could do what Arnold had
done, and the day the ship bearing
Miss WinJerton arrived was ou The
dock, introduced himself to her as Mr..
jenkins, and she disappeared I'm the
same manner as Miss Edmouds.
As soon as jenkins heard Of the
second lady's arrival and marriage he
went in high dudgeon to Mr.. suiva'y
and protested against such treatment.
Already" he said, two OF my wives
have been kidnapped
Neither the law nor the church al
lows but one" replied the superin-
tendeut
Accept my resignation at once"
Suppose we try it again. This time
you'd better he on the dock when the
lady arrives"
IN do it." snorted jenkins
The third lady who was sent for 10
be the wife Of Mr.. jenkins was Miss
LarElius. p this time Mr.. SFiu:on, /
now the only unmarried man .u the
island except jenkins. had heard that I
wives were 10 be had for the first
conner and that another girl would
soon arrive. On the morning this third F.
SWiIton saw Jenkins there waiting
for the ship TO come In. STintOn hired F.
a boat ana pulled far out into the har-
Dor. Presently the ship bearing 3Ir. .
jenkins third wife hove ia sight
When the vesse! came Up abreast Of .
SWi1tOn he hailed her.
who are you and what do you
Want:" asked the captain.
MY name IS jenkins, and I'm expect
ing lady
A young woman leaning over the
ships side blasbed and told the cap
tain she thought she was the lady ez-
pected
DO you wish TO join him?' asked
the skipper
4 suppose So
Steps were lowered, and tie girl went
down into the boat with SWiat0n.
When the ship reached the dock and
jenkins inquired for the tnird wife
that had been sent FOR Llm and lac was
informed that lady lad got into
boat with manIn the o9ang, although ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
IRISH CENSUS EXPECTED
TO SHOW LESS DECREASE
Only Part of United Kingdom In
Which Religion Figures.

Preparations are now complete for
the taking of the census in Ireland.
For many decades the census in Ire
land has told a gloomy tale Of dimin-
ishing population, and the most hoped
for in 1911 is that. though the decrease
may be shown 10 continue, its rate
may show some check
The plan in Ireland differed and stu
differs from that at the other side OF
the Irish sea. There they have an
army of specially appointed enumer-
atOrs: in Ireland the work Of collecting
the returns is left to the police. One
Of the features of the return which is
exciting increasing interest is that de
voted to language. Each person will
have 10 state whether he speaks Irish
only or both Irish and English or Eng
lish only. The figures will thus show
by comparison with former cases
whether the decay of Irish has been
efectusily checked by the Gaelic
lea que and viii mark those districts
where it has most real vitality
Another question Of importance sf-
fects the birth rate. Each married wo-
man will have TO state the duration OF
her marriage and the number of chill
cren born Of It and how many sur
Eive- Ireland is one Of the few coun-
tries which in this respect show little
change from census TO census. The
actual birth rate is one OF the lowest
in the world because of economic
causes leading TO the restriction of
marriage. But the proportion of births
TO marriages is one of the highest in
the world, and the census OF 1911 Will
once more demonstrate that fact
Ireland is the only part Of the United
Kingdom in which there Is q religious
census. Everybody is expected to state
bis form Of religious belief, though
there Is no penAtIy for refusing 20 an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

BACK 20 fIe farm Thus rsus the hopes
~ butcher man and rIrr..
or those VINO RI, not know the r0pes
nor understand tine work
The Think. poor wi-l rr..uI souls.
- f.ey Co-'d Ecf Doe
Aud drop Some corn OIL. Ifffn Nll-s
That wealth % them would flow.
They see tbe pictures il tle books.
the outlines. on the map.
And from their point - slew Do looks
80 though o. were o. snap
They read u men who rest their feet
Iu autos every day
VINO made their money selling wheat
And corn and oats and hay
Ifry read about the simple ne
Or TaiEiUs caves and colts.
Frr from the citya care and strife
AID special brand az igIts.
Trey -ead the words. sublime and era %.
H IL there aH pla.I as laN
- men "10 want f1 sru them lard
And TAI commissions draw.
10 ~n-e them 20 VJ4lI be a shame.
f0r f- there any rs.I
IN may aa f.er .i I..rr fFe game
and DO f.s ED Fur.#eI
Lat as tret tourney toward tho hay
50 .tIy free az Ul4a
Those who have made their Rot.lVaV
Cannot rIprrc~s HIf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Mar. / 4 in American
History

lgoy-Rey ILOmas Eiuuicut Beeshoc.
noted Congre-a uyuaIst minister.
died born ls2I
15Jl-A mob in New Orleans captured
the city prison and Killed ii ltal
ians, alleged members Of the Malta
and charged with COLLISION ln the
killing of Chic. OF Police Heuucs-y
This affair led 90 diplomatic COM
pLcatiors. tie United States de-
Ching sa-r possibility.
1sJ4-JOLu r. Ford. well known theat-
Tic4i manager and owner Of The
opera Louse where President Lin
coin was asSass mated bv John
Wii.es Booth. a.ed. born 1920
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

John Sharp Williams, former
leader OF the minority IN the house
of representatives, who became q
United States senator at noon on
Saturday, hasn't much of an opinion
Of the congressman who come from
larger cities. In n recent speech he
said; = was in congress Il years.
and in all that time I never knew
three men of fair intelligence from
New York. Chicago and Philadel-
phia combined. When a bill gets
the reputation Of having New York
and Chicago behind II. Il has as
much chance as an anti-farmers' IN
ion candidate for justice OF the
peace AZ Benton. Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Next January in Washington the
national committees Of the two part
les, democratic and republicans, will
name the time and place for holding
the national conventions to nominate
presidential and vice presidential can
didates. These conventions come
around quicker than most folks mag
inc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

President Taft is entitled to every
possible degree of credit in the sue
cess Of his corporation tax act. That
II has held water is evidence Of the
presidents knowledge of technical
law. That il amounts to an income
tax in a great measure is the strong
est card in It's favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

swer tie question. PTCtestGn.s az
urged TO distinguish between their vari-
Gus denominations, and so far there
has never been any difficulty in ar
irving at pretty exact estimate as to
all the churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

If the Tri-City Railway company
will put in that Long View loop with
out further parley and not wait for the
time limit, We may be able TO forgive,
though We cannot forget that Third
avenue switchback.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Sentenced 70 Live

OF the 1889 prisoners al the fed
IeTal prison near Atlanta, only one
died during the past year. That is
one OF the interesting features OF the
annual report of Warden Meyer.
Those figures do not, Of course.
mean that there was no sickness st
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

For the first time in many years the
democrats OF Maine expect their state
20 De an important one in the national
election Of 1912 These democrats did
not set much store by the recognition
of their state in 1896 when Arthur
Seweh was nominated for vice presi-
dent on the ticket heaued oy Bryan for
the first time Also the democrats OF
Massachusetts and Connecticut expect
10 be more potent in the next national
convention than they have been for Is
years past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Her Idea.

you believe In reciprocity, don't
you, deurE
Certainly. my love"
"Theu we are managing II beautf
fully. aren't we|
What do you mean|
"Why, you earn the money, you
know"
wei. what Of that2"
"Jnly that 1 reciprocate by spending
IT,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Baron d'Estournelles de Constant,
who arrived in this country on Sunday
last. is one OF the most distinguished
members OF the French senate and
perhaps the foremost European advo-
cate OF the policy Of International
good Will. He will be received by the
president during his stay in America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

When military movements are on, it
is no time to discuss motives, pur-
poses or provocatiOns. II is the duty of
every good citizen to leave it TO your
Uncle Sam and stand by him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Governor Harmon of Ohio and for
mer Mayer Tom /. Johnson are the
best of friends again and there is some
talk in Cleveland that if Johnson is
well by 1912. he viii present the name
Of Governor Harmon TO the national
convention. Mayor Johnson is in com
plete control of the Cuyahoga county
democratic organization and expects
TO run for mayor of Cleveland again
next fall, if his health permits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

David jayne Hill, United States Am
bassador to Germany Will arrive in
this country this week, % deliver q
series of lectures al Columbia univers-
fUy. He will remain in America about
a month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Of course in view of the season 8
abundant harvest, the ice men will
reduce the cost of the coming sum
mers supply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Arc you frequently hoarge? DO
ycu have that annoying tickling IN
gou- throat? Does your cough an
uov you 90 night ara do you raise
Mucous in the morning? 10 You
want .r'isf ~ so. take Chamber
ia'H.s cough Remedy aud sou will DO
pleased. Sold BY ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

ExMayor George B. Mcclellan of
New York is TO pass most Of the next
eight months in Italy There he is 10
write a number of lectures on
political economy and political sci
ence which he is 20 deliver next
winter at Princeton university, OF
which he is an alumuus and Stafford
Little lecturer. BY that time also it is
expected that the chair of a professor
ship viii be ready for Mr. Mcclellan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Coming to Him.

Gle is such a s,!f satisfied thing"
Isn't that an right"
81 think n IL so displeasing 10 the
behoiIcr."
"Gut. after all be has done. don't
you think somebody ought 10 be pleas
ed with HING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
under Protest.

OId man BilLins had made his money
I'm the west. but when lac moved 10
town for life OF ease the girls natu-
rally wanted 60 get action on IT,
you'll never cir me In one OF them
dress suits" he announced
But. pa, you have 70 dress Ike
other folks
mot I'm that harness."
PA"
well. what IS itT'
"Will we have 10 throw you and rope
you 10 get you logged out In the garb
Of civilzaUony'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

or have TO work for living"
"What do you Do with IL when you
get IT,"
Just keep Oh working"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
Fashien's Latest.

We resd about the trousers skirt
That puts tho IObbls IN the shade.
That VIII not gather up the dirt
As those that with train are made.
Q woman. very lovely and
Euanc.psted from mans thrall
win You for such n garment stand
Or in IL stand az fashions call2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Boss Cox has been acquitted of
contempt of court, but not of law or
the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Secretary Fishers appointment is
considered an overture 10 the progress
sives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Pears like" if Canada can't
keep us all wrought up, Mexico will
have to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

40 you believe ia reciprocity"
Depends whether I Kiss the girl FOR
poifcucss or because ! want to-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Everything's bound for Texas, in
Guiding the home-seekers' excuT-
sions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
One TheorI

"Homely people are generally good"
They have 10 have some excuse for
living"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
HumOr and
Philosophy
HI DUNCAN ~, SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

NO true woman wants a man around
all the time. She likes 20 have
some time In which 20 send her detuch-
able hair 10 her hairdresser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

The trouble with rich relations Is
that they are so few in number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

The person that never hears any
gossip can't lay claim 10 n broad un-
derst7nding Of human nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

How would you like to be the ice
man?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

When a man calls himself fool BIZ
Is always surprised that his friends
take him so calmly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Provided For.
He has de
hay"
What do you
mean z"
M arrie q a
grass widow"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

II may be better 90 he good than TO
be good looking. II not 80 popular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
TIE ARGUS.

BY the J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

Il * embarrassing 70 have the bridge
club get on it's bad behavior Just the
minute that the minister's wife drops
I'm for her call
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that on
Tuesday, the 4th day of April, A. D.,
1911, an election will be held in the
city of Rock Island, Ill, for the fol-
lowing officers, 10 wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

COOPERATIVE sT0RE CO Eocs STAND III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-14

That sleep IS natures true restorer
doesn't comfort the baldheaded man.
An Office girls idea OF = snap is a
fob where her duties consist Of eating
candy and answering the telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
YUKON RlVERMEN TO
REMAIN IN THE u. S.
barry Young and John Burns Turn
Down Offers to Go to the Ar
gentine Republic.

William Brown, who Is obtaining re-
cruits for packet service on various
Argentine rivers, and who represents
the big boating interests in that
country, has communicated with
Harry Young and John Burns Of this
city in an effort to induce them to
join his forces this winter. Both
these men are engaged in the packet
business on the Yukon river, Alaska,
during the summer and are old heads
at the game, having had years of ex-
perience on the Mississippi before en-
tering the Alaskan fields. According
to Brown, it is a difficult propo sltion
to obtain men of the proper calibre
and experience in Argentina, and for
this reason he is making his present
campaign.
Mr.. Young did not take kindly to
the proposition, as he had an excel
lent offer to go to New Orleans and
boat the entire winter, and as a re-
suit he left for the south yesterday.
John Bruins, while he has not COM
mitted himself, will very likely re-
main in Rock Island the remainder of
the winter