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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Taft with the standpatters.

Springfield Register: Champ Clark
says a true thing when he says that
by his veto of the wool tariff bill Taft
went over boots and breeches" to the
standpatters. II is with unholy giee
that the high tariff followers headed
by Mann and Cannon welcome him
back to their ranks. Having worked
the democrats for what he wanted, an
endorsement of his reciprocity policy,
the president turns around and smites
the hand which aided him.
But what else could the democrats
expect of dyed in the wool republi-
can protectionist like Taft? They vOt-
ed for Canadian reciprocity because by
no other course could they redeem
their campaign pledges. They went
farther and attacked the schedule that
affected the cost of living of the great
mass of the people.
This was too much for the stand
patters who want to keep on fooling
all of the people all Of the time regard
less OF the fact that they have been
able TO fool only part of the people all
the time and a few others all of the
time.
they pretend 10 say that they are de
laying action that viii reduce the
tariff on the necessaries of life so that
they can get the judgment of a hand
picked tariff board as to how much
relief will be good for the people to
have. This tariff b6ard has no more
authority to fix a tariff on anything
than il has to regulate the sun and
moon and the procession of the equi-
noxes. That is q power and duty
that is imposed upon one body alone,
the congress of the United States
The president as representing the
executive branch OF the government
has nothing 10 do with il except that
he holds the power of veto in his
hands President Taft is starting on 4
tour of the "enemy's" country. We are
informed. Why the "enemy's" coun-
try? II Taft shas been the friend OF
the people they will be his friends
surely. But has he2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Togo and Hobson.

It may be about time for Hobson to
emerge from his retirement, now that
Admiral Togo has left the United
States and has gone away peaceabIy
without any of our scalps.
Hobson is a good fellow and he has
done that for his country which enti-
ties him to the respect and gratitude
of all patriotic citizens. Whatever we
may think of his views on public af-
fairs We can't wipe out that fact or
dim the luster OF the glory that should
come to him from it.
But, referring TO Admiral Togo didn't
he seem to be a quiet, harmless old
gentleman TO have done the things
that he did to that Russian fleet?
Our own Dewey got into the lime
light once for some things he did, but
the best thing that we remember about
him is when he quietly turned to his
subordinate, on the morning of his
great battle at Manila, and said: IF
you are ready, Gridley, you may fire."
Let us hope that Admiral Togo will
never visit our shores on a hostile er-
rand. If he does, he will find a plenti-
ful crop of Hobsons and Deweys wait
ing TO welcome him with open arms
to a hospftable grave"
1t may have been that Hobson was
premature or over anxious when he
predicted a war between this country
and Japan, but there isn't a mothers
son Of US who has a right to say it
was because he was scared.
The impression that Admiral Togo
has left with us is that of a man of
peace rather than of war, but we
know so well his ralor and ability as a
fighting man that We hope they will
never be invoked against u.s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

door," but it was sufficient TO make
the big man squirm.
Like the heel of Achilles, the presi-
dent had vulnerable point and
Champ Clark landed on it. Taft had
been warned that if he called con
gress together the democratic mem
bers of the body would proceed TO
redeem their pledges to the people.
They did so and put it squarely up
to the president what he was going
to do about it. Having attained his
desire as to the Canadian reciprocity
resolution and seemingly appropfiat
ed the credit for the whole thing. he
undertook to choke OF the further
consideration of tariff matters. 1t was
plain case of a backdown from a
high position when he vetoed the tar
III bills
IClark's reply to the statements made
in the Manchester speech is anything
but querulous It is counter
straight from the shoulder 1t may
seem unkind and may make the other
fellow feel bad, but it is a real fair
and square blow between the eyes and
which has hit the spot it was intended
TO hit. 1t is too late for Mr.. Taft
to dodge now.
He must come back. Can he?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
The Steel Trust and socialism

Congressman Stanley's statement
that the only difference between
President Gary Of the steel trust and
Congressman Victor Berger, is that
Berger knows he is a socialist" ap-
pears 10 be more theatrical than
sound. Close students of such corpo-
rations as the great steel trust have
all along observed drift toward that
time when the government would vir-
tually direct their affairs. BY ANAL
gamattOn aud purchase these institu-
tons have grown 10 that extent where
nothing but the general government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Deep Waterway Convention

To the American People-Greeting
Transportation is the most vital sub
ject before American citizens. We pay
yearly $4,000, O00, 900 for domestic
transportation, OF which seven-eighths
goes to railways; a quarter of our
freight might be moved by water at an
annual saving of $500, zoo, 900. OF late
the cost of transportation has increas-
ed more rapidly than population or
production; today it averages $3.50 per
family, or one-third of the cost of liv-
ing. Because of the cost of transpor-
tation, consumers pay too much and
producers receive too little for the
products of field and forest. mine 1:-f
factory; the burden is limiting pro-
duction and diminishing export, so
I that the growth of states aud nation
is hampered.
The transportation question is acute
in the Mississippi valley. This great
interior valley. for which the Missis-
sippi is the natural artery of COM
merce. is the heart of the country. the
producing part of the United States;
with a farm acreage of 20 per cent, its
production of wheat 76 per cent, of
corn SIS per cent, of domestic stock
over so per cent of wool SO per cent,
of cotton 20 per cent of iron and
petroleum 90 per cent, and of bitumin-
Gus coal 60 per cent of the total for
the country. Its population approach
es 60,000,000, or nearly two-thirds of
our people. The Industrial strength
OF the nation lies in the interior, and
corresponding commercial strength
must be gained by improved transpor~
tation through development of the
waterways.
The Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Water
way association stands for improved
transportation throughout the interior
Through its activities the people OF
Nthe interior have awakened and made
known their commercial needs. II
stands Tor the people and for COM
merce. Its annual conventions have
marked the current history of the in
terror; more than any other organize
ton it has enlisted the support of pub
&c men and given the people a means
OF making their influence felt in shap-
/ ing national policy. With other organ
izations Of related aim. the association
has built up. strong and sane senti-
ment concerning waterway improve
men1, while II, more than any other,
has demonstrated the power OF the
/ people, when. organized in q delegate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

can cope with them. It is quite nat
ton should feel the need of some di-
recting power which would legaliZe its
transactions and protect 1t from minor
vexations. The performing Of such a
function might be ciassed as social
ism, or not, according to ones point
of view, though it savors more of de-
mocracy, in its broadcast sense. The
control of corporations, in their wide
ramifications and involved interests, is
undoubtedly the country's most acute
problem and the solution will undoubt-
eddy be found in that theory which
makes for the greatest good to the
greatest number. Once the facts are
fairly presented, the common sense
view is easily related to fundamental
policy, and public opinion is pretty
sure to be formed along safe lines.
The equities of corporation dealing
are not essentially different from ordi-
nary barter. The difference is in the
magnitude Of the transactions only.
There is no crying need for the in
PRODUCTION of anything strange and
new at this time. Most of the mis-
takes of government have been made
through departure from fixed princi-
pies, which stood the test of earlier
periods, and only became logged by
lack of independence and wisdom on
the part of those whose duty it was to
put them into practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Reciprocity in Canada.

American travellers returning from
Canada bring reports which cast ser
ious doubt upon the success for reel
procity with Canada. Opponents of
the movement on the Canadian side
have instilled the annexation idea
into their audiences until all thought
of the advantages Of reciprocity are
excluded. The French are with Sir
Wilfred Laurier and it is 20 them the
friends of the treaty are looking with
eager eyes.
AS the end of the campaign ap-
proaches reciprocity appears to be
holding a slight hope of success. If
ii wins it will be due to the personal
popularity of the premier, rather
more than the popularity of the real
Issue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Hum0r and
Philosophy
~ DVWcAN ~ .sHssra
MILD LUNACY.

A BASEBALL game is just my size
A To see the players humping
While humping balls and catching flies
To watch the umpire umping
I'd rather tend a game than eat.
I would, as I'm sinner.
Just let two sassy teams compete
And win miss my dinner.
There with a bunch OF lovely guys
Upon the bleachers sitting
trim my voice and bulge my eyes
To cheer and watch the hitting,
And when q fellow gets TO first
And slides to second handy
With Joy suppressed almost burst
And tell him he's the candy.
1 like to see the boys get gay
And argue with their faces
Because the umpire dares to say
A man Is out On bases,
And II they raise the rough house yen
And mark the czar for killing
let my voice run wfid TO ten
Them I am more than willing
oh. yes. iiloe the baseball field.
Its motion. life and action.
To IL the palm 1 gladly yield.
The grand high class attraction.
want 10 go this afternoon
To paint the grand stand reddor.
MY heart is Hight, my voice in tune.
And it's a double header.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Wanted Protection.

Wanted Protection
It was all settled except breaking
Ghe news to her father. The young
man was commissioned TO do this. and
he approached the task with trepida-
ton and trembling
Minnie said the young man, a.
he blushed deeply, 81 am to call on
your father this evening"
YES, love"
"And 1 was wonder1ng"-here the
young man blushed some more and
words failed him.
You were wondering whatT"
"Oh, how can I ever say itT
ooh, tell me, tell me-" she tmplored
"There must never be any secrets
between us. What IS ftp
"If you must know he blurted out,
"I was wondering If had better wear
padded underwear"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

association, to control public affairs.
The work of the association is too
well known 10 require statement With
the help of the governors of states,
who form its advisory board, it has
brought presidents of the United
States to inspect the great river, has
impressed the federal congress, and
has united the common interest of the
leading citizens of the interior In its
conventions delegates have voiced the
demand of that majority OF our people
living in the interior for a better COM
merce through waterway development,
and have shown that river regulation
is rate regulation" Advocating gen.
eral waterway Improvement, the asso.
citation holds that the onlv logical
course is that of beginning with the
main natural artery of commerce
finest in all the world-and connecting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

only to delay his business matters
and promised an indefinite prolonging
of his stay In 3. He was not sorry.
He was quite satisfied with the libra
~, the story he was reading, his
double heroine and the librarian.
though the last was the only living
one OF the three. He reached the IL
brary about II, and. no one being
there, he asked the librarian to tell
him what she knew about Eleanor
Trtmble.
1--WE been thinking about my prom
ise." she replied, land would recon-
mend your waiting till you have fin
ished the story"
Treadwen was quite satisfied to do
80 and, going to his alcove, buried
himself In his book.
One stormy afternoon when the rain
was keeping every one indoors Tread
well, sitting in his alcove, closed the
book he had been reading and took it
to the librarian.
I've got It into my head" he said,
~that there is some connection be-
tween Eleanor Trimble and the her
oine of that story. At any rate, 1 am
in love with the two. I don't know
why I include Miss Trimble, but If
she is a real living young woman you
will confer a favor on me by offering
her my hand and heart"
The girls usual sphinxlike express
sion broke with a very pleasant smile.
while over her passed the faintest
blush.
"She is and yet she is not a real
&c
O'Clock and time to lock up. Come
with me and will show you her pic
ture."
"Her picture"
Eyes, and her too"
els she single or doubleT
Neither She is triple-F
"I give it up" said Treadwen- 81
shall have to wait"
Taking the girl under his umbrella.
he walked to a coy cottage where she
lived Ushering him into living room,
she pointed to the portrait of an old
woman hanging on the wan and said:
Eleanor Trimble.'
Treadwelrs face fell. His dream
was shattered.
Come across the hail." said the girl,
anu L Will SDOW yOu LhO NOoOlC-
The double was a portrait also, but
of a woman about thirty-fve. Tread
well was not comforted- You told
me that she also lived"
Coloring, the girl said, 81 am also
Eleanor Trimble."
A very different expression came
over the mans face. he started to
say something pleasant, but the situa-
ton was embrassing. He had com
missioned Eleanor Trimble to OFFER
herself his heart and hand. The girl re-
lieved the embarrassment by continu-
ing:
MY grandmother, Eleanor Trimble,
was the model for Marcia Colfax. She
owned the copy of the book you have
read and marked certain passages.
My mother, the second Eleanor Trim
BILE, made other marks, sometimes
doubling grandma's. 1 have made
still others. Sometimes when one OF
us has been displeased by some senti-
ment or act we have made q cross
mark"
"a diagonal" interrupted Treadwell.
eyes. We have all three been nat
urally interested in the character, and
both mother and myself have been
often told we and Marcia are trtplets."
singular. isn't it," said Treadwell,
that I should have had a vague
Knowledge Of the combination
Miss Trimble explained that the copy
OF the book Treadwell had read was
lent to the library.
Treadwell made failure in the bust
ness matter he went to b. to transact,
but achieved what was of more ins-
portance to him. He got wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
.ouerulons. Chanp Clark.

The New York Tribune alludes TO
Speaker Champ Ciark's reply TO Pres
ldent Taft-s Manchester speech as be
ing "Querulous in tone" ana lacking the
rdash and easy assurance il cOntTo-
versy for which the speaker is IA
nous"
Now the wound that pierced the
presidential armor may not be as
deep as q well or as wide as a church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

It's just like as not the people of
the three cities are entertaining a fu-
ture president of the United States
today. and if this is to be true, the IL
lustrious speaker of the national house
could not have determined upon a bet
ter occasion, time or place 10 start the
procession
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Sept. 4 in American
History

1S64-John Morgan c'Morgan, the
raider'O, the noted Kentucky Con-
federate. killed in a night skirmish
at Greenville, Tenn: born 1926.
1909-Clyde Fitch. dramatist. whose
Beau Brummel." produced in 1890
established him as a playwright,
died; born 1865.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

Charles w Gidden, a resident of
Boston, has broken another record by
eating So ears of corn in an hour. Du-
gan of New York recently put down 81
ears in the same length of time. Thus
il is seen that Boston holds the belt
for more things than mere "culchah."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

The people love 10 do honor to a
champion of their rights. So Champ
Clark has been since he entered public
life. A more fitting selection could
not have been made for the tri-city
Labor day orator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

Well, no, it is not likely that Ri
Taft will call another special session
You know the old saying that the
young father never wakes the baby the
second time to see it laugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

The mighty hosts of labor are hav.
Ing their annual holiday and through
out the land the multitude of the PEG
pie pay the tribute that is due to the
first producer in the accumulation of
wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Monday, September 4, 1911,

1t may be hammer and tongs" be
tween Champ Clark and the president,
but 1t looks like pretty long range for
those weapons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

The Cullom Deneen- Yates-Lorimer
love feast was well managed from the
standpoint of the press agent b~t
wait till the fire works start.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

"Come here and take a turn at this
work.
Take a turn
That's what / said"
"Not me. I'm no crank"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Wanted an Eaueated One.

The salesman was very suave and polite
Who had typewriter to sell.
"WhlIe plainly you show me Just how IL
can write
Said the purchaser. ''how does It speuT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Wise Dad.

aid you ask papa?"
''Yes"
"What did he sayT'
He said I'd better let you audit my
expense account and compare it with
my salary and then come yourself and
talk to him about It."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
No Confidence.

'ewen. Peter, have you got Amanda
tanned YETI
$50 she viii eat out OF my hand"
Have you tried it:'
"Do You think / want TO get DltT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
Their Difference.

what are those two girls quarrelins
about?"
Each declares that she is more
sweet tempered than the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

If man tells you he is as good as
you are he means you are as bad as
ne knows he is.
We do six foolish things for every
wise one.
Every girl ought to be pretty. and
that's why she IS 50 mad about II.
1t is hard for a crank not to make =
deadly grind Of life.
There are people who don't have TO
live long to entirely outliye their use
fitness.
1t is better to be kicker than a
dead one.
The man who doesn't worry about
anything leaves it TO his wife
Some women are so old fashioned
that nobody could give them q per-
fectly good divorce.
Riches may not1 make happiness.
but it must be confessed that they srs
somewhat amusing.
Having a good time is susceptible OF
a good many interpretations
Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get bottle o.
Chamberlain's liniment for % cents. a
piece OF flannel dampened with thia
Ifufrnaut "a q,ruarfor tn any plaster foe
lame back, pains in the side ana
chest. and much cheaper. Sold b. ali
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

W. L Park. vice president and
general manager of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, Is representing his
company in negotiations between
the Illinois Central, Hartman lines,
and Northwestern, and their shop
men, who demand higher wages,
better working conditions and rec
ignition OF the recently organized
Federation OF Shop Trades.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

An the news an the time-ThG
ArEEs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

Are you an srtistT'
st can draw a little"
what can you drawn"
"The attention Of idiots"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

TERAS.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

CONTINUED on Page seven.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

II man tells you he is as good as
you are he means you are as bad as
he knows he IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

Having a good time is susceptible OF
a good many interpretations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-23
| slizee n Houston lScstpl Trans
W. u 4 sa h. our II
s,alseslon
WILL PETITION C0lQUITI
1esuam AH 49, Ask,l 70 Induce
Court h. Reeoasld, Action
lioa,on Frauds Are
Charged

4tnas Nsw8 aclNice sprclmi
Houston Eek#s 1Hu 20 Fvti-
ZONE are beinr prepared ioaea hy
e3tlkens ~ Houston Aei ghss "a he
presented sa Governor sr0lqutt re-
4nes' ing HAN 90 Induce iaAi Ion
Judge hoi,iaspf a. reconsider hls de-
olsien 10 ahanee ibe elect ion fraud
cases 60 Galveston The situation Is
unique Judge Roisisn seu this mora
inA on his oNn motion granted
change Of venue and Transferred the
election frHnd eases 60 Galveston
- ing b. did nos believe fsir trial
could is obtained ~ Houston iie
notified about five hundred witness
es 10 appear ia Galveston February
The witnesses protested saying
the move would depopuiate Houston
Heights aud cause much hardship
The charges 81 fraud grew pns of
the contest for the nomination for
sheriff last july between Archie An
derson and Frank Hammond The
former Wa declared elected arter
the court threw out many fraudulent
votes for Hammond
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-23
COMMITTEES IN SESSION.


Texas News Service Special
Austin. Texas, Jan 23. Ihe
house was not in session this in"rh-
ing but il met at ? O'Clock this aftef
noon. There were many committees
in session this morning The lapo r
committee spent the entire mornlnA
considering the bill applying to RAJ 1
roads requiring employees 70 be paid
every two weeks. J w Robins OF fhe
Trinity and Brazos Valley f. {. P'a-
tibone Of the Santa Fe. w p piake
OF the Frisco and other prDhhheh'
railroad men were present ana Cd
iected TO the measure. Prominent la
Dor representatives argued IN FAVOR
of the bill The committee decided t'
make a favorable report on the meas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-23

Aiikes-iIarlc Man Discovers Worth
les Papers" are bonds

Wnkesharre Pa, Jan. 30 Jas.
g. Marley au undertaken OF this
city discovered in a box which hs
thought contained worthless papers,
hequest OF $3.50 made TO him by
| Mrs Bridget Mosisr, who died at his
home ia November
/ before Mrs- Aosier Died she call
\ cd Marley 10 her NeAskae ana gave
{ lhAn the box Nth Ann,r uetionA not
. 70 open 81 nnth SHE MAS lead ane
\ buried lie put the box away an
% thought no more of il until toda
a when. opening H. he found that
7 IcoutaTnod government bonds