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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Root and Reciprocity.

There was no doubt in the minds
Of his political opponents that when
Senator Root took up the fight against
reciprocity that there was going TO
be delay and trouble in passing the
measure. Mr.. Root is an adept poiiti-
clan and he is also a friend of reci-
procity, he says. But he seeks to put
it through with a rider which real
friends of reciprocity can see viii Vi
tiate if not destroy it.
Mr.. Root is an astute politician. 4
thorough scholar and a trained man
of affairs, observes the Springfield
Register. While processing undying
friendship for President Taft and m
willingness to Aid in the adoption cf
reciprocal tariff relations with Can
ada, he proposes that he viii vote for
on his little amendment which may be
explained as follows:
The bill as passed by the house ad-
mits paper free from duty if thers is
no restriction on the export of the
wood from which it was manufac;ur-
ed. In certain Canadian provinces
the expectation of pulpwood cut from
crown lands is prohibited by the pro-
vincial legislatures, a matter ever
which the dominion parliament has TO
control. Mr.. Root contends THAI al
agreement as to admission of paper
into the United States free from duty
cannot be truly reciprocal until this
prohibition on wood exports is remoy
ed by all the provincial legislatures on
all wood.
This is a cunning bubble because
Mr.. Root knows that free wood is one
OF the greatest advantages that tbe
United States would realize from re:i-
procity. Our forests are being de-
pleted at a rate that makes it almost
a necessity. To pass his amendment
would defeat the measure and his spe-
cious plea that no Canadian paper
should be allowed to come in free un
less 1t all comes in free is framed fer
that purpose. Cunning Mr.. Root.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

"a very neat job" commented De-
tective Fem as he finished his inspec-
ton of the Raddason house after the
robbery.
"a cleanup for me-" grunted Hiram
Raddason. After this careful inspec-
ton of the premises 1 suppose you
have some theory to advance. Mr..
Fem"
The detective frowned at the mil
lionaire victim Of the jewel robbery,
and then his frown changed to a smile,
for it would never do to antagonize
this man who had employed him and
who had promised him a personal re-
ward of a thousand dollars, besides
his professional fee. if be recovered the
stolen jewels. Nevertheless Detective
Fem was reluctant to confide his the
cries to any one.
"WeIl, SIR" he said patiently, "to
sum up what have gathered, you say
you retired last night about 11:30 and
that the jewels were placed for safe
keeping under your pillow. You were
all alone in the house for the reason
that your wife and family are at your
country home and you merely stopped
here for the night. as you were in town
for the purpose of getting the Jewels
from the bank to take to Mrs. Rad
dason. You say you found the care
taker absent and decided to remain
here all night, as you were too tired
to go on to a hotel.
you went to bed after assuring
yourself that the house was without
any other occupant than yourself. You
are quite sure that you did not miss
some closet In your searchT'
Mr.. Raddason shook his head posi-
lively. 81 tell you. Fem. l did not
leave a corner uninvest1gated. be-
gan at the wine cellar and went mp to
or closet. curtained doorway or
piece Of furniture that did not peer
behind or under or poke at with my
cane. Can't fool me on that. I'll
swear there wasn't a human soul in
this house last night save myself
when / went to bed"
"And you heard no unusual sound
during the nightY' asked Mr.. Fem.
Not a sound from the time drop
ped off to sleep until I awoke at to
find the jewel CAGE gone from under
my pillow"
Didn't feel dull or stupid as If
drug OF some sort had been used to
keep you quietT' pursued the detec-
tive.
Never felt brighter in my hfe," as
sured Raddason. Put my hand under
my pillow for my watch, looked at 1t
and then recollected the jewel case. 1t
was gone"
Cant understand why they didn't
take the watch. too" unused Detective
Fem
That's another funny kink in the
matter Every door and window In
the house locked as snug as you please,
and yet the jewels disappeared Chain
up on the front door and the other
doors locked on the inside. What do
you make Of it," Mr.. Raddason look
ed down at the thin. why little man
before him with ekepticaI szAa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
No Pockets in Shrouds.

The supreme court or Illinois has
upheld The effort OF the legislature 10
prevent lodging Of taxes beyond the
tomb.
The Illinois Inheritance tax law con-
tains a provision under which safety
deposit concerns, trust companies aud
corporations are compelled to give no.
tice TO the attorney general and safe
treasurer before box may be opened
and property transferred after the
death Of the owner. The court held
valid this section and ruled that 1t AT
piled not only to individual decedeniA,
but in all cases where the decedent
was a member of partnership doing
business in the state.
Tax authorities estimate that in con
sequence Of the law and the couIrs
decision one million dollars which II
otherwise would be impossible to col
lect, will this year be added to the
states income
The tax dodger who with his las.
breath seeks to cheat the state. and
his heirs will be checkmated, because
he will entrust the evidences of his
wealth to no one and TO no place OF
security except the safety deposit box
hence ii will be easy for officers of the
state to determine his possessions at
his death simply by examining his
credits.
In time perhaps, the state will
catch up with the cupidity of its rich
tax dodgers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Lo. the CantaIoupe!

Basking in fits bed of gauzy tissue,
or lolling indolently in pyramids of its
own kith and kin. the lying, deceitful
cantaloupe is again in our midst, says
the Cincinnati Inquirer, in a prose
poem on the cantaloupe. Seducjvely
Il flaunts it's crinkled surface, notified
In green. olive and yellow, and hidden
wealth Of flavor and fragrance 10 lure
mankind 10 explore it's Wanted hidden
wealth of flavor and fragrance.
Trust her not. She is fooling
thee"
No such extravaganza of deceit and
untruth was ever encompassed in so
small space. II is lure OF lies and
unfulfilled promises, driving mankind
20 wrath and dire expletive. Man goes
forth TO buy joyously and IN hopeful
expectation Of gustatory delight, only
to consume In despair and sorrow.
The cantaloupe Is ever an unfulilled
promise.
And yet. II, perchance, as the dusky
diamond digger. once in a generation
or q lifetime, unearths from the blue
clay a kohinoor. or a Cullinan. one
greatly favored by fortune. a child OF
destiny. luckily plucks from the sordid
piles Of promise q melon IN which the
elements have mingled and blended
sweetness and fragrance and perfec.
ton. he forgtves and forgets. and be-
comes again o slave 70 the lure of the
cantaloupe.
And 30 he VIII 80 On through all his
years. The remembrance OF that morn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Mysterious pisapusaranos.

Where are. since vanished IL the craze,
The bicycles OF other days7
1t used 10 be that one would meet
A bicycle on every street.
On highways, byways, country pixies,
There was an endless chain OF bikes.
Where has II gone, that rolling scar
And echo only says. Search me-"
It used to be the fat. the tall.
The young. the old. and one and all
Went whizzing by at morning light
And then whizzed back again at night
In fact, a regular old gee whis,
A sort OF Jumbled human phiz.
Was every moment scooting By
And making nimble pedals ny.
And all the talk that one could hear
Related to the running gear
Or pedals. tires and handle bars
And saddles that were free from Jars,
And one who didn't have q wheel
Could chilly isolation feel.
For not a soul with him would talk
II all that he could do was walk
True, there are riders now and then.
Bold youths or plain, old fashioned men,
A girl or two with mincing tread,
But, on the whole, the craze is dead.
And no one asks who lost or won
Or speaks OF centuries he won.
To where have vanished from our gaze
The bicycles OF other days?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
No. DUNCAN ~. -srfsT@

A PERSON of tact is one who seems
to know by instinct where the
sore spot is and to have an aversion
for IL.
mean man is one who accumulates
treasure that never does his friends
any good.
gown good enough to make q wo-
man ami:ble is expensive enough to
make her spouse cross.
Some people lie for fun. others for
money-and don't get 1t.
Handsome is the actress who hires .
good press agent
A good bank account often enables
a man to give an excellent account OF
himself.
Smart people make others smart too
often to have a large and enthusiastic
circle of friends.
People who are lame in the intellect
often limp In their language.
An outright person frequently gets
in wrong.
The price of a thing often cures the
appetite for it
You can give an approximate guess
as to a mans income by the amount
his wife spends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

ing, when, in the midst of snowy linens
and sparkling silver, he breathed for
a moment the exotic fragrance Of a
pale green fruit embracing crystal
frigidity and felt the tintillation of his
palate by this gastronomic rarity, COM
pensates him for the sorrows and hard
ships Of life, fortif1es him and sends
him forth again to face the world, re-
assured that there are good things
worth living for, rare though they be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Railroad News

Passenger trains on the Illinois d.
vision Of the Rock Island road es-
tablished a record for maintenance
of schedule during May, as is shown
in a report issued to the operating
and passenger department by F. w.
Rosser, trainmaster. OF the 1924
passenger trains operated, 1922 of
them ran on time. This is an aver
age of 95.2 per cent. A new system
has been inaugurated by the Rock
Island road relative to passenger
be kept of all traffic movements and
reports viii be submitted TO the op-
Grating and passenger departments
each month. AS result the officials
will know exactly what theS passen-
ger trains are doing.
Beginning July 1 every railroad
conductor on trains running in I'LL
nois will assume the duties of sher-
III or policeman All OF the rail-
roads with tracks in the state are
preparing placards promulgating the
law just passed by the Illinois state
legislature making il unlawful TO
drink intoxicating liquors or TO be
intoxicated in or on railroad passen-
ger cars in use for transportation of
passengers or in or about any rail-
road station or platform. According
TO the final section of the law, the
railroads failing to put printed cop
les of the law in all of their railway
stations make themselves liable TO a
forfeiture of $50 for each omission.
For this the railroads are printing
thousands OF copies OF the booze
bill" and these will decorate the rail-
way stations from the finest terminal
stations to the smallest village de-
pots. The law says that there shall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

1t is not the wrinkles in the face
that count so much for age, but the
wrinkles in the disposition. The young
man with a crouch is just as OLD as
the old crouch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Leaps From Train to Liberty.

Bloomington, ILL.,, June 26.-Milos
Mandich, who was being taken from
Cleveland to the federal prison at
Leavenworth, Kan, to serve a term
of IL years for counterfeiting, leap
ed from a Rock Island train while
it. was running at full speed near Fox
river in LaSalle county yesterday and
escaped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

I'VE must protect the beet sugar IL
dustry," was apopular cry few years
ago Then the sugar trust came along
and kidnapped the infant the taxpdy-
ers had nursed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

The proper idea of sane celebra-
ton of the Fourth, according to some
mothers. is to take the boys away off
in the woods where they can't hear
the noise nor smell the powder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

The sugar trust, steel trust, oil trust,
tobacco trust, print paper trust and all
the other trusts have been investigat-
ed before, but none of the promoters
are In jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

There have been four King Georges
and three of them failed to make good
But they had some duties to perform,
while the present George has only TO
look wise and keep mum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Worries Her.

what has given your wife nervous
prostration"
"You know we have a poll parrot"
eyes"
"Well, she is determined to talk all
the time"
"And can't your wife stand itr'
my wife always has to have the Last
word"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

Following reciprocity is to come a
general downward tariff revision. AS
q hot weather soother this prospect
cannot be beaten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Bound to Cure.

Bound to Cure.
al am desperately in love-"
"Welly what of it?"
"Can you recommend a curer
do you want to be curedT
"Sure. cannot AFFORD such a lux
ury."
"Then get married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
June 20 in American
History

1S62-Beginning Of 1.-The Seven Days
fight" before Richmond.
1868 - Rear Admiral Andrew Hull
Foote. q. s. ~. noted I'm the civil
war. died: born 1905.
1910-Steamer POughkeepsie of Cen
trai Hudson line burned at High
land, n. T.; passengers escaped.
Waste not fresh tears over ssS
griefs.-Euripides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Favored.

Favored.
"Many an old man has a charming
young wife"
And he always has something else
too"
"WhatT
Money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

The doctor who said that waste Is
the chief cause of the high cost Of liv-
ing can easily produce figures to prove
his contention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

1t ia said that $500 Chicagoans a;e
witnessing the coronation. Most Of them
are meat packers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

The season is now here when lover
of cantaloupes will order a half dozen
in order TO get one he can eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

Lame shoulder Is almost invariably
caused by rheumatism OF the muscles
and yields quickly to the free apD!&
cation of Chamberlain's Liniment.
This liniment is not only prompt and
effectual, but in no way disagreeable TO
USE Sold By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

II congressman want to swelter in
Washington all summer, why let EN-
swelter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Could Prove an Abb.

Could Prove an Abb.
"Who owns this country anyway
shouted the street orator.
There was ne reply.
who owns this countryr he cried
I'm a louder voice.
81 don't" replied a little man in the
audience. "You can search me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

June. we prefer your days rare in
stead of so we'll done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

His Name.
you have q
pretty little ter
rier."
YES"
whats his
Manner
Umbrella.
That's a fun
ny name Tor a
dog"
well, you
see, everybody
steals him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

A mean man is one who accumuIates
treasure that never does his friends
any good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Nothing Doing.

Nothing Doing.
"Let me give you some advicer
"Do you really want tor
Unexpectedly good advice"
"All right. You may administer IL
TO me for a dollar"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

why did He marry herr
"He was attracted by her voice"
But she hasn't any"
That was what won him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
Deliberate.

Deliberate.
Tall oaks from little acorns grow,
But not in double quick.
Unless you have the time TO throw
At birds you will not let them show
You how they turn the trick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

A gown good enough to make a wo-
man ami:ble is expensive enough to
make her spouse cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26
THE ARGUS.

BY TIVE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-26

Some people lie for fun, others for
money-and don't get 1t.
The Washington times., 1911-01-15
EDDY WILL UP FOR
PROBATE TUESDAY
Directors Admit No Plans as
to Course in Suits Against
Testament.

BOSTON, Jan. 15.-The will of Mrs.
Mary Baker Eddy will be offered for
probate in the United States circuit
court Of New Hampshire Tuesday. ac-
cording to statements by attorneys for
the Christian Science Church.
The directors attorneys. Samuel ].
Elder and William A. Morse. represent
ing the church, and Gen. Frank S.
Streeter. of Concord. n. H, represent
ing the executor of Mrs. Eddy's will,
are the men who have made the pleas.
No plans have been made concerning
the steps to be taken by the directors
in connection with the bill filed by DR..
Ebenezer Foster-Eddy, adopted son Of
the late Mrs. Eddy, in the United
States circuit court OF New Hampshire,
and a similar bill of equity filed by
George w. Glover and DIR. Foster-Eddy.
both of which question the legality Of
the will and ask the court for con-
structiOn of it.
The hearing on the bill filed by DR..
Ebenezer Foster-Eddy in the United
States court will take place on Febru-
ary 6, and a hearing on the bill in the
State court will be opened in early
April.
The Washington times., 1911-01-15
The Figure
How Too Much Fat May Be Safely
Reduced at Home.

"Oh. that this too. too solid flesh would
melt" cry the ladies nowadays they try
to squiTm into princess froCk How much
would the too generously proportioned dame
not give up for four inches less in the waist
line she compares herself with the more
fortunate one hundred and twenty-five pound
sister. Various devices are suggested to ar
rest the flesh producing tendency and keep
the figure trim. including exercising, walk
ing, and dieting as well as numerous pat
ented remedies. but there are objections to
all Of these. Exercising is hard work and
takes up precious time: dieting Is distaste-
full and a real punishment, and most OF the
patent remedies are dangerous TO health.
The very hest thing for the overfat, whether
maie female, is a simple home receipt
= OF. Marmola. W Fluid Extract Cas-
cara 6Ar"matiC, 3t2 Peppermint Water.
which can b.. obtained Of any druggist at
small cost This should be taken a tea
spoonful at a time after meals and AT bed
time. and results will be- both speedy and
certain. This is a harmless mixture that
cannot bring any stomach troubles nor
cause the dried-up. wrinkled appearance Of
those who starve or take patent reduCers'
TO get thin. On the contrary. although it
often takes the fat of at the rate Of a pound
day. il Is really very beneficial to the
system. cleansing the blood and causing the
complexion to become fair and beautiful
The cost ~ the three ingredients is mere
ha gltella. and one may. II they prefer. get
them separately and mix them together at
home.
The Washington times., 1911-01-15
FINLEY URGES PLAN
TO EDUCATE PUBLIC
Would Have Railroad Men
Mold Opinion Favorable
to Companies.

President w. w. Finley, of the South
ern Railway Company, would have
every railroad man looking after his
own dutis, but a public educator. max
Ing 1t his business also to educate the
public into reasonable treatment of rail-
roads.
Before the Washington Traffic Club
last evening, at its dinner in the New
Willard. he outlined to the railroad men
the reasons they should advance in such
a campaign. Above all, he urged them
to fully study and appreciate their
side of the case and then spread the
information.
Under our system of government
public opinion is supreme" he declared
The effect on railroads will depend on
the wisdom of the policies which are
SNAPPED by public opinion. Policies
harmful to the railroad will be even
more harmful TO the people at large"
Some ideas about railroad rates which
sounded novel were then advanced by
President Finley, with the advice to the
railroad men that they prepare them
selves TO show the reasonableness of
these points.
Neither capitalization nor cost OF
construction can have any controlling
bearing on the fixing of any specific
rate. The only just method of deter
mining the reasonableness Of transpor-
tation charges is to measure them by
the service rendered"
These are the two points he brought
out as the text for educating the public.
The Washington times., 1911-01-15
HINT Of SCANDAL IN
BARRY RETIREMENT
Pacific Squadron Officers In
innate Admiral Did Not
Quit Voluntarily.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 15.-Rear Ad-
miral Edward B. Barry. commanding
the Pacific squadron, will haul down
his pennant from the flagship West
Virginia in a few days and will be re-
tired under peculiar circumstances,
which Admiral Barry refuses to ex-
plain beyond slight dissatisfaction. d"
Secretary of the Navy Meyer has 'ap-
proved his retirement lat his own re-
quest after forty years of SERVICE" bu:
there is much gossip among the naval
officers of the squadron at present in
San Francisco. There are rumors that
Admiral Barry's retirement was not
wholly voluntary.
Admiral Barry denies that the sug-
gestion that he avail himself of the
long service clause originated in the
Navy Department as the result of
charges made against him by officers
Of high rank in his squadron He
denies that his request to relinquish
command was the only way in which
he could avoid a court-martial and pre-
vent a scandal in the navy.
The Washington times., 1911-01-15
NORDICA TO OPEN
LONG TOUR HERE
Washington Symphony Con,
cert This Week-What
Musicians Are Doing.

The appearance Of Nine. Lillian Nor
dica in Washington to inaugurate an
American concert tour and the third
Orchestra are the features Of this
weeks musical program.
At her concert at the Columbia Thea
ter tomorrow afternoon, at 4:3O o'clock,
Madame Nord!ca will add several num-
bers to her program by special request
g Washington admirers. Among them
ske will sing the aria fron Madame
Butterfly and Der Erlkonig.''
She will also pay tribute TO the Ameri-
can composer, Wakefield Cadman, by
including his Omaha Tribal Melody"
in her program. Myron w. Whitney,
basso. who will support the noted diva
on this occasion, VIII be heard in a
varied list of selections, which will in
Guide the "Serenade" from Berlioa's
"Faust." The concert will bring out
large delegations from the prominent
schools and colleges of Washington and
vicinity
Washington Symphony Orchestra.
The Washington Symphony Orchestra,
under the direction Of Heinrich Ham
of FIVE concerts at the Columbia on
Tuesday afternoon.
Special interest is added to the pro-
g-am by the appearance of Miss Dag
mar Ruebner as piano soloist. She will
play Mrs. H. H. A. Beach's Concerto,
which was dedicated by the composer
TO Nine. Teresa CarrenO.
Among the other numbers are Grieg's
"Sgutd Jsrsalfar Slr1te." which will be
given an authoritative Interpretation by
Mr.. Ha9pner whose personal friendship
with the composer extended over many
y1ars arH lasted until the dSath of
Gf'eE. Liszt's symphonic poem, Les
Pr-ludes," appearing in the program. IS
hCatd, perhaps, more than any of the
other compositions of this character.
Attention is called to the fact thaN
the concert begins at 4:45 o'clock. and
not at the time stated on the tickets.